The Ultimate ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT
And Vacation of a Lifetime!
November 17th to 24th, 2024
This retreat is now FULL!
Contact me if you are interested to join our wait list.
$500 off your retreat package.
Secure your spot now and start planning your incredible adventure.
Let today be your “someday.”
The highlight of my life for the past twenty-two years has been facilitating these retreats.
Like “plugging into an inspirational JOY battery,” it will keep you
charged, inspired and motivated throughout the year.
Additional bonus:
One additional night accommodation, no charge.
You will enjoy 9 days and 8 nights of joy-filled encounters, seminars, music, play,
and deeply moving experiences to affect positive changes in your life.
(November 16th to 24th.)
The focus of the retreat:
The purpose of this retreat is to spark your playful side, rediscover the joy of laughter, have fun, and rekindle your connection with your inner child. The experience of communing with dolphins exemplifies this. Their carefree and playful energy is contagious and uplifting. Their antics will remind you of the importance of letting go of your worries, stress and the busyness of everyday life. They also demonstrate the importance of being fully present and embracing the magic of the moment.
Dolphins are constant reminders of the importance of finding joy in the simple things of life,
and taking the time to nurture the playful spirit that exists within you.
By creating a space of safety and letting go of what no longer serves you, you open yourself to healing and growth. Forgiving yourself and others allows you to move forward with grace and compassion.
I encourage you to embrace this retreat with an open heart and a sense of adventure. To let the magic of laughter and the power of play guide you … so that you can fully receive the wonders and blessings that come your way. It is a rewarding journey that will bring peace and liberation to your soul.
The retreat is a wonderful opportunity to share with a friend and/or family member. You will definitely cherish the memories you create during this magical experience.
The magic of human-dolphin interaction shines a light on the
importance of play in our daily lives.
Play is crucial to our cognitive development,
and ultimately enhances our ability to deal with
the challenges life sometimes presents.
Where the Retreat is located:
The soul renewal retreat is held at a magnificent oceanfront guest home located on the Big Island of Hawaii. The house is nestled on the point of a beautiful aqua-green bay where the dolphins and whales often come to play, rest, birth their young, and commune with each other.
What you will experience:
As you put aside your worries and life’s challenges, imagine waking to warm tropical scents, the sounds of ocean waves and local tropical birds, and the red glow of the sun just rising. You may begin your day by participating in an early morning meditations to set the tone for the day. You then help yourself to a beverage and head to the lanai, which overlooks the ocean. You are met with the other retreat participants enjoying the spectacular view of the crystal clear aqua green bay, and the arrival of a pod of dolphins. Perhaps there may even be a whale spout off in the distance.
There are daily opportunities when you may feel your soul awakening as you snorkel/swim in the warm crystalline waters with a vast array of colorful tropical fish and the occasional turtle. With the group’s newfound communication skills, we will invite the dolphins to join us. Of course, you may choose to simply relax on the beach and watch from the shore. On another day, you are welcome to take one of the kayaks and feel the sun on your back as you leisurely explore the shoreline and numerous ocean’s treasures.
During the afternoons and evenings, you will spend time enjoying a balance of inspirational and motivational seminars, ancient ceremonies, and music by local entertainers and storytellers. Our guest artists offer fun, laughter and a true sense of celebration.
There will also be day trips to sacred sites as we explore the island. You will also be treated to our own private luau while we learn about the history of the islands, practice hula dancing, and how Hawaiian music evolved. At another time, Dolphin Dave will spend a day and evening taking the entire group through a playful spirit art project.
Your body will be nourished with delicious meals served on the lanai. Dinner is served in time to watch the spectacular setting sun slowly drop into the ocean.
With your body, soul and spirit filled to the brim, you might relax in our oceanside hot tub as you gaze at the dazzling display of stars in the night sky.
At bedtime, you’ll be lulled to sleep while listening to the gentle ocean waves.
It’s likely that you will return home looking younger,
healthier and happier!
‘Dolphin Dave’ Jimenez: Co-Facilitator, Visionary Artist & Musician
David’s art embraces his dedication to the interconnectedness and evolution of humanity, dolphins and whales. His playful nature is revealed as he motivates us with group spirit paintings and entertains us with his handpan and djembe drums and didgeridoo.
David has the innate ability to share awe inspiring stories. He connects you with your playful inner child and inspires you to laugh and feel love.
Mahina - musician & ‘Kumu Hula’, (a master of Hula)
Mahina is a masterful storyteller. She shares the history of the islands and how Hawaiian music evolved. Bringing a couple of her students and a variety of musical instruments, she demonstrates and encourages us to dance. She will also invite you to play the instruments and learn the basic steps of the classic hula dance.
Mahina also offers massages and healing sessions. As an optional extra, you can book her for a Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage. Trained in the use of “Accutonics,” she incorporates sound into her massages for added relaxation and healing benefits.
Included with your retreat:
Spectacular oceanfront accommodation in a spacious guest house.
Daily nourishing and delicious gourmet meals.
Morning meditations to set the tone for the day.
Inspirational, motivational and healing seminars.
Focus on intuitive communication with cetaceans and Mother Nature.
Guided snorkel and swims outings.
Leisurely kayaking for your pleasure.
Playful and joy-filled activities to awaken your inner child.
Local musicians, entertainers and storytellers.
Day trips to sacred sites.
Private luau and hula lessons. (Local history.)
Exploration of local beaches.
Participation in ancient ceremonies.
Spirit art creations.
Relax, working on your tan, soak in our hot tub.
Non-swimmers welcome!
Join in the fun, laughter and celebrations as you embark on a magical journey.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Intuitively Communing with Nature
Dolphins are magnificent intelligent beings that have the ability to induce you into a higher vibration, which will lead you to connect with your sense of joy, humor and playfulness.
In keeping with the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rules of conduct, you will have a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and explore the world of intuitively communing with cetaceans, all animals and nature.
The purpose of these communications will be for the highest good of all. You will learn to fine-tune your intuitive sense. With love, compassion, integrity, and respect, we will endeavor to positively assist nature and bring peace and harmony to all.
Intuitively communing with animals and nature affects positive changes in your life
as you connect to your heart and celebrate your sacred self.
LEARN MORE about dolphin behavior and how the new NOAA rules will implicate our retreat.
Additional BONUS Offer: One Additional Day/Evening no charge.
So that you are not rushed, have time to settle in, explore, and relax before the retreat begins,
I am gifting you the opportunity to arrive the day before. (Arrive November 16th).
The official retreat starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17th
and completes on Sunday, November 24th at noon.
Our first catered meal will be a delicious welcome dinner on Sunday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m.
Let today be your “someday.”
Your investment for this ultimate ALL-INCLUSIVE retreat,
November 17th to 24th, 2024: $3900
Don’t miss out on our exclusive early registration offer!
Register by June 1st and receive
$500 off.
Your vacation and retreat of a lifetime: $3400
Retreat is now FULL!
All amounts are in U.S. funds.
Your retreat does NOT include air travel to and from Hawaii.
Meals are included beginning with dinner on November 17th. (One evening meal will not be provided. This is to allow you to have a free afternoon to explore the town, markets and a restaurant of your choice.)
Optional bonus:
I booked the retreat house for an additional three nights after the retreat.
(November 24th , 25th & 26th.)
Should you wish to explore the island for a few more days, please ask me about the reduced rate.
Having facilitated well over forty retreats over the past twenty-plus years, following the retreat, your energy will be filled with love and ecstatic joy. You will also have created a deep friendship and bond with many of the retreat participants. Therefore, you may wish to stay for a few more days to relish your memories.
Having a few additional unscheduled days allows you to relax and the freedom to explore other parts of the island on your own or with your newfound friends. It’s definitely a wonderful way to ease back into your pre-retreat life.
Complimentary phone consultation:
To address any concerns or questions you may have, I will do my best to answer them for you.
Click on this link and let me know when the time of day or evening is best to connect with you. Please also specify your location, telephone number, and email address.
If you are overseas, we can set up a zoom call.
Upon registration:
You will receive a detailed package of information. It will specify the destination airport, house address and directions, car rental information, the cost for the additional nights, what to bring, what to wear, how to prepare for snorkel swims (not mandatory), and our daily schedules.
Your body heals when you PLAY.
LAUGHTER nourishes your mind and heart,
so that your precious soul soars with JOY.
I look forward to sharing this magical and joy-filled experience with you,
Hannelore
Buzzed into an altered state
According to research, dolphins sonar and clicking sounds affect our DNA and can elevate our human brain wave patterns of consciousness. Many people who have close encounters with dolphins making these sounds, experience a shift in brain wave patterns from beta to a more relaxed theta state of consciousness.
While snorkeling, we were approached by a pod of dolphins. We stayed put and did not interact with them; rather we respectfully stayed in one spot while I took this video.
I suggest turning up the volume at about the one minute mark.
The sounds they emanate activate our pineal gland which then induces a flow of endorphin's and serotonin, giving one the feeling ranging from deep peace, to ecstasy, to the ‘Bliss phenomena’ — feelings of love in its highest form. That sums up the very emotion I felt.
Later, viewing the video, I noticed that around the one minute mark, two of the dolphins kept circling me while emanating loud clicking sounds. I seemed to have been ‘buzzed’ into an altered state, as for several seconds the camera simply filmed the ocean floor.
Selection of Videos taken at previous retreats
Megan’s testimonial:
Megan shares her experience at the retreat. She states, “The biggest part of this retreat for me and for the people I brought with me, was we learned how to play again and how to remember our inner child and what that really meant for us.
I would highly recommend you do this and put this on your bucket list.
Just being in the ocean, replenishes our bodily salt and is overall healing and relaxing.
I filmed this video at one of our retreats. While enjoying playful moments snorkeling, it is always such a treat when a pod of dolphins approach and swim by. We respectfully kept our distance while they circled around, playfully interacted with each other and made a lot of chatting sounds.
They are always curious about us, check us out and eventually continue on their way.
Goldie’s testimonial:
“This retreat was the most magical week of my life. I met amazing people from different parts of the world, this is an incredible location, exquisite food, experienced the dolphins… beyond words, took me to a higher vibration – I will take this joy home with me.” ~ Goldie
I am happy to report Goldie returned and brightened yet another retreat with her infectious smile and positive spirit.
Yellow Tang and graceful turtle
Once called the ‘Gold Coast’ the shores of the Hawaiian islands were filled with yellow tangs. They were once prolific, but populations quickly diminished as they are one of the most popular marine aquarium fish.
While filming the yellow tang, gently gliding back and forth on the currents, I was met with a surprise visitor as a graceful turtle swam by.
Whale song … turn up the volume!
I was filming this small school of fish, when I heard the whale song. Knowing the sound is much louder and clearer the deeper one dives, I dove down and got this short recording. Enjoy!
Susan’s testimonial:
Susan shares her experience while at the retreat. I am happy to share Susan joined us a couple more times and has become a dear friend.
Brigitte and Sandy’s testimonial:
Brigitte shares how ecstatic she is that she faced and transcended her extreme fears of being in the water and how exhilarating her retreat experience is … she so eloquently completes with …
“It is an experience … for those who understand no explanation is needed, for those who don’t, no explanation is possible.”
What previous participants had to say:
“My life has been enlightened and enriched by all of the experiences of this magical retreat. I have done things I never thought I would do and I have seen magnificent scenes I never thought I would see. The people I met will be in my thoughts forever as they have touched my soul. The tranquility and the spirituality of the retreat will remain one of the greatest high points in my life.” ~ With Love Emjai.
“Hannelore, I am filled with gratitude, joy and cherished memories of your retreat in Hawaii. For the first time I truly fell in love and experienced forgiveness … and it was with me. I experienced "Dolphin Energy", and I now know what it is to love and live in each moment, to be open and trust and to let go and feel.
While going for a swim on my last day, I telepathically asked the Dolphins for a message, if there was one, and then let it go. A short time later a solitary Dolphin approached me and completed a full circle of spinning jumps around me. My message was that I was the center, the love-the joy-everything I have been searching for is within me.
The retreat was also a time of many new experiences and connecting with amazing people on a soul level who will stay in my heart always. I have healed, grown and opened. This experience has enriched my life.” ~ Mahalo, Shawna
“The Communing with Dolphins retreat was an experience of a lifetime! It touched my heart and soul and left me with an incredible sense of peace, bliss and love. I will be back! “ ~ Shelly
“I came with my daughter, and what a way to have a holiday and connect! I thought it might be too much for me as I am in my seventies, but all were very kind to me and I was able to take everything in. It was quite a privilege to be able to enjoy so many talented young people and the variety of entertainment was enlightening. My highlights were snorkeling with my swimming angel ‘Dolphin Dave’. We saw dolphins, turtles, colourful fish, beautiful coral and I got to kayak with my daughter.
There is something for all ages to do. The food was delicious and absolutely fantastic. Hannelore, you are a great facilitator and a very compassionate person.” ~ Thank you, Mina Werseen
“The changes that took place in my awareness were profound. My heart opened so much, and my vibration rose to a much higher level. To find such a beautiful connection with the dolphins and the people truly awakened a part of me that I didn’t even know was asleep. My gratitude to the universe and Hannelore is overwhelming.” ~ Mahalo! Sommer
“The retreat for me was a very mystical and magical experience. The magic of the Hawaiian Island intrigues me as I felt so warm, so healthy, so nurtured by the land, the sea and the air, the kindred spirit of its peoples and I felt an opening in my heart that I have not felt before.
The mysticism of swimming in the sea was such an incredible experience. I found myself surrounded by a pod of dolphins and I felt like I was being given a huge hug. It was a very emotional and heartwarming experience; one that will last forever as a gift from the sea. The dolphins demonstrate joy in their antics and playfulness. One feels so very humble in their universe. This holiday granted me so many gifts and I am ever so grateful for having the chance to take part in this delightful adventure. The memories are sacred and tender to my heart and I will treasure this gift forever.” ~ Mahalo, Jan Mills
“What a wondrous experience! I went to the Communing with dolphins retreat with no expectations. I had a few fearful concerns only to watch all of that melt away to be replaced with such love and joy. The support, both physical and spiritual, was gracious and readily forthcoming. I met with like minds while truly playing and laughing with both pods.
I’m home now and filled with dolphin energy. “Podliness is indeed Godliness”
I started saving for my next trip with Hannelore and her incredible team. If you get a whisper from the Universe, follow it to this magic.” ~ Rachel
“In one word, Magical! From the breathtaking retreat setting, the incredible people, the delicious food, 'Dolphin' Dave's infectious laugher, to Hannelore's wonderful and caring guidance. The excitement of standing on our lanai watching for and then finally seeing the dolphins come into the bay to play each morning was unforgettable. Plus, being able to be in the water with the dolphins approaching us was an experience that was more than I could have imagined.My greatest gift of this retreat was the special friendships I made. Many of these people continue to be a very important part of my life.
Thank you, Hannelore.” ~ With love, Shirley
“The ‘Communing with Dolphins’ Retreat was an incredible life changing experience. The Dolphins showed us how to let go and just play. They are beautiful loving, joyful beings. Hannelore, you have created a magical place on land and invited us into the sea. I felt welcomed into a community of people that reflected the magic realm of the Dolphins. It was like a fairytale. I took this magic back home and into my World.” ~ Carole Friessen
“With the combined magic of the island, the people, and the dolphins; I found a part of myself I didn't even realize that I had lost. I found my joy. I am forever grateful. The experience was bliss; it is my heaven on earth. The dolphins and the whales astonished us, awed us, and blessed us with their presence. Their sense of community and love for each other is a powerful lesson we can take back and share with the rest of the world. My heart soars when I think of the collection of people that gathered together. These souls are now my friends and my family. I was truly blessed by this experience. Thank you, Hannelore! “ ~ Melanie Anderson
“How can I begin to thank you for the gift of your magnificent and generous heart? From the very beginning, you graciously extended a loving welcome beyond my self-doubt into my sacred self. Your insightful wisdom and gentle embrace, created a circle of honor, trust and celebration. To say the least, each exquisite morsel of the gourmet cuisine was tantalizing and nurturing. The retreat was a profoundly blessed time and space for me to regenerate, renew and radiate my divine purpose.
With humble heart, I appreciate your patience in helping me explore the most amazing gift of honoring the dolphins and whales. The soul-searching and manifestation of our personal and group dynamic, has expanded my consciousness to infinity and beyond.
With eternal gratitude and heartfelt hugs,” ~ “Twinkle Toes” Nancy