An 8-Day Women’s Health and Wellness Retreat
On Hawai‘i’s Big Island, the volcano shapes the land in cycles of fire and renewal—powerful, unpredictable, and deeply life-giving. In much the same way, the female body moves through its own dynamic rhythms: the flow of hormones, shifting tides of energy, and the transitions that shape a woman’s journey through youth, fertility, and the wisdom years. Both island and body remind us that change is not only natural, but essential for growth and vitality.
And just as the island remains rooted to the ocean floor, we can anchor ourselves in the foundations of health to navigate the fluctuations of womanhood with steadiness and grace.
This 8-day retreat, designed exclusively for women, uses evidence-based cirriculum to cut through the noise of trends. Guided by Dr. Kellie Moore, ND, psychologist Bia, and yoga teacher Bree Dillon, E-RYT, you’ll explore your body’s unique physiology, engage in mindful movement practices, and nourish yourself with intentional, wholesome foods. Each day we’ll tap into the island’s vital energy as we blend experiential workshops, restorative rituals, and opportunities for deep connection with yourself and a community of women.
Wake to the sound of waves. Breathe the tropical air. Sink your feet in the sand. Move your body powerfully and mindfully. Eat nourishing food. Swim in the ocean. Nap in a hammock. Laugh and learn with new friends. And repeat.
The Big Island of Hawai‘i is a warm and culturally rich island—February temps are in the 80s! This retreat provides the space to ground into your body, deepen your understanding of its wisdom, and feel the healing power of living the foundations of health—leaving you with embodied insight and practical tools to carry into daily life.
When you join this retreat, you are investing in your wellbeing as a woman—dive deep into your self-care and explore island life of beach, jungle, and ocean.
This retreat will:
refuel your vital energy and extinguish your languishing
empower you with knowledge & resources to support your ongoing health as a woman
connect you to nature, new friends, and yourself
ignite your creativity, purpose and direction
Sample Schedule
7am Morning Coffee & Tea
8am Yoga + Meditation
10am Breakfast
11am Free Time
2:30pm Lunch
3:30pm Health Workshop
7:30pm Dinner
“This retreat helped me to live my authentic self and was probably one of those defining moments in life for me.”
Accommodations
A room for every budget….We offer 5 room categories that differ in their size, views, amenities and location on the property. All rooms have been built by hand and designed to be in harmony with the trees and nature surrounding them.
Economy
Shared Bathrooms
Primitive & Personal
Convenient to Dining & Yoga Hale
Private Porch
Only 2 Economy Rooms Available
Standard
Shared Bathrooms
Orchard & Jungle Views
Queen or Twin bed Arrangements
Closer Dining and Yoga Hale
Six Standard Rooms Available
Premium
Private Bathroom
Ocean or Lava Field Views
Queen or Twin bed Arrangements
3 Minute Walk to Yoga Hale
Only 2 Premium Cabins Available
About the Retreat Location
Our home for this week is an eco-retreat center located on the Hilo side of the Big Island. This 10-acre tropical organic orchard is hemmed in by jungle, lava, ocean and an old growth mango grove planted in King Kamehameha’s honor. It feels rich, alive, and sacred. The property is fully integrated with state-of-the-art solar power and water purification systems, all the amenities of an "on grid" facility: including WiFi, flush toilets, on-demand hot water, and electricity. We'll dine, al fresco, on deliciously prepared fresh, local ingredients, many of which are harvested from the property’s garden and over 30 different tree species. It's a wholesome, unpretentious place.
No Road Access
Xinalani is only accessible by boat. Your boat transportation is included and the boat schedule is set so please fly into Puerto Vallarta before 4:00 pm and fly out after 11:00 am.
Remote Property
Xinalani is much like being on a remote island. To go to Puerto Vallarta Old Town, you'll need to take a 15 minute water taxi plus a 40 minute cab ride.
Lots of Stairs
Our retreat is built on a steep hill. There's an elevation of 215 ft from the beach to the highest point on the property. Yoga studios are 176 stairs up the hill.
Not Great Wifi
Our remote location means that telecommunication is unreliable. This can be frustrating if you're trying to check your email every 5 minutes.
The Food is Special
Xinalani takes great pride in their food. You'll be served from a menu that's designed for yogis and people who care about health and fitness.
Pricing
Eco Chic Suite | Two Double Beds $3,419 per person - SOLD OUT
Deluxe Room | Double Bed $3,459 per person — SOLD OUT
Deluxe Room | Two Single Beds $2,779 per person - SOLD OUT
Small Palapa | Single Bed $2,249 per person — SOLD OUT
Eco Chic Suite | King Bed $4,729 per person — SOLD OUT
Includes
7 nights accommodations
3 delicious and nourishing meals per day
Tea and coffee
Daily yoga and meditation
Cacao ceremony
Guided hike to a remote cove beach
Optional evening activities (i.e. bonfire, dancing, etc.)
Kayaks and snorkel gear
Transfer to and from the airport and Xinalani
Gratuity
Taxes
Excludes
Airfare
Optional Add-Ons
Surf & SUP lessons
Massage onsite
“This retreat was just what I needed to refresh and reset. The 5 pillars of health: Calm, Nourishment, Movement, Connection and Rest will always stick with me. The facilitators were all knowledgeable, passionate and also a lot of fun.”
“After losing my husband unexpectedly I lost myself. And when I experienced a week with new, powerful and beautiful souls, I was able to re-connect into myself and truly feel like me again. Even in the short week you really feel the vibes.”
“Never have I felt such total acceptance.”
About Your Retreat Hosts
Kellie Moore, ND & RYT
Naturopathic Doctor & Registered Yoga Teacher
Dr. Kellie is a licensed naturopathic physician and a registered yoga instructor. She is the founder of Presh Health where she specializes in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She aims to guide and support patients as they piece together their personal health puzzles always starting with the foundations of good health: nourishment, movement, rest, stress management and connection to self, community and nature.
Selected Credentials:
Functional Medicine for Women Dr. Aviva Romm MD
Environmental Medicine Dr. Walter Crinnion, ND
Trained in vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga
Contact: contact@preshhealth.com
Bree Dillon, E-RYT
Experienced Yoga Teacher & Studio Owner
With over 20 years of yoga studies and teaching, Bree started Motive Yoga Co. to explore how the principles of yoga can fuel our biggest and smallest endeavors. Her practical approach to teaching empowers her students with functional and relevant movement and mindfulness tools. Her classes makes sense in your body based on how it is designed and challenge your physical and mental limitations so you experience the freedom you desire.
Selected Credentials:
E-RYT 500 Yoga Medicine
RYT 200 Julia McCabe
Trained in yoga for: orthopedic care of shoulders and hips, mental health, restorative, yoga for athletes, and vinyasa
Contact: bree@motiveyogaco.com
Kelsea Cannon, DPT
Lifestyle Medicine Coach & Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kelsea guides women to go from feeling uncertain & disconnected to instead feeling confident & energized in their bodies and lives. Using 13+ years of pelvic floor PT paired with lifestyle medicine strategies, she helps women take heart-centered action that supports their feminine health as well as overall body/mind/spirit health. She believes that when women establish a foundation for feeling safe, physically strong, connected, & abundant with resources, that their health becomes naturally & sustainably enhanced.
Selected Credentials:
Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification - Herman & Wallace Pelvic Institute
Integrative Women's Health Coach - Integrative Women's Health Institute
Trained in Pilates
Contact: kelsea@pliabilityhealthcoaching.com
“Kellie is so open and kind and a perfect host making everyone feel included and comfortable. Especially those coming in without knowing anyone. Bree is open and honest and such a wonderful advocate for general authenticity and wellbeing. Her yoga instruction was educational and motivational. ”
FAQS
What will the meals be like?
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included in the room rate, including a fresh juice of the day at breakfast, including a fresh fruit water or natural iced tea of the day at lunch. Fresh purified water, high quality house coffee and house tea and hot water are available at the dining patio at any time of the day from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm. Meals will be pescatarian and based on whole foods, with no gluten, dairy or refined sugars.
What if I have food intolerances?
Vegan and vegetarian options will be provided. Please specify food intolerances and allergies in the intake form that will be sent after registration, and we will endeavor to provide foods that you can eat. If you have ever had an anaphylactic reaction to a particular food, please bring an epi-pen as we cannot 100% guarantee you will not be exposed to that substance.
What is your cancellation policy?
All retreat deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable after 90 days before the first day of the retreat. Payment is due in full 90 days prior to the start of the retreat.
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to ensure that you are covered in case of any unexpected event. Many events may prevent or interrupt your travels, like personal, professional, medical, environmental or weather related events. Even though those events are rare, they can occur and reinforce the importance of being covered by travel insurance. Should you elect to not purchase travel insurance, you will be assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. All payments made to Motive Yoga Co. are non-refundable and non-transferable. TravelEx and World Nomads are two reputable organizations. There is a broad spectrum of policies and options, so make sure you are clear on what exactly is covered.
What are the differences in room types?
Scroll up to see the room descriptions
Is there anything special to know about Xinalani?
Scroll up to read details about accessibility and connection
How do you get to Xinalani?
Xinalani is only accessible by boat, there is no road leading to the resort. Guests should book an arrival flight that lands no later than 4:00 PM and a departure flight that takes off no earlier than 11:00 AM. All guests arriving to the airport after 5:30 PM (as scheduled or due to delays or flight cancellations) will have to find their own accommodations at their own expense for the evening and will be transferred to Xinalani the following morning. They will receive a new transfer schedule and instructions notice by email in a timely manner. NO transportation service will be provided if the arrival flight lands after 4:30 pm on the arrival day or departs before 11:00 am on the departure day. For safety reasons, the guests will need to spend the night in Puerto Vallarta. Xinalani will not be responsible for the hotel night in Puerto Vallarta.
Required Shuttle Service includes:
Transfer by taxi or van from the airport to the pier at Marina Vallarta or Boca de Tomatlán
Transfer by boat from the pier to Xinalani
Return to the airport at the end of the retreat. Any guests not returning to the airport must pay for their own transportationfrom the Marina or may go to the airport and choose the transportation of their choice to go to their final destination.
Who is this retreat for?
People of all genders, nationalities, races and religions who are open-minded, curious and non-judgemental.
People who want to experience the benefit of lifestyle modifications to refuel their vital energy and who want to be empowered with knowledge and resources to support ongoing health improvements.
Nature Lovers AND City Folks! It’s normal to feel uncomfortable in nature if you’re not used to it. We find that people who are brave enough to join an experience like this, even if they are a bit uncomfortable with the rustic nature of the site, end up loving it and rekindling a valuable connection to the natural world.
Introverts AND extroverts! While you will get the most out of this retreat if you are willing to engage actively in workshops and share experiences with other participants, you will also be able to have plenty of down-time and solitude.
All levels of yoga practitioners. Whether you have had a dedicated yoga practice for years or have never stepped foot on a yoga mat, our instructors will be able to guide you in a practice that is appropriate for your level.
You do not need to be an athlete to participate in this retreat, but the activities included require the ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb as many as 176 stairs in a row.