Yoga, Art & Mantra Retreat!

5 nights on the Big Island of Hawaii

February 4-9, 2026

with Denise Wendler & Deborah Brommer

at Hale Punana retreat center

in the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary 

​

 

​

High above the Kona coast, tucked among the ferns, flowers and towering trees, where sunshine meets mist, we will gather to remember our oneness with nature. Join us as we breathe with the trees, stretch with the waves, paint with the light and chant to the heart of the sun.

​

For $1200 per person, your retreat includes:
- Your accommodation and use of this beautiful property
- Daily Yoga asana & pranayama with Denise Wendler
- Daily Yoga mantra & meditative art with Deborah Brommer
- Guided Cloud Forest tour
- Daily breakfast bar and snacks

- Welcome dinner & farewell dinner
- Tea tasting and tour at Mauna Kea Tea
- Sound bath meditation
- Yoga class at Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
- All Yoga props and art supplies (no art experience needed!)

 

This is an incredible opportunity to deepen your Yoga practice, find inner quiet & enjoy the beauty of Hawaii island!

​

The schedule varies each day. We will have daily asana, pranayama, mantra and meditative art sessions as well as other optional group activities. You will have free time to rest or explore as you like.

 

What are you responsible for?
- Airfare to the Kona International Airport
- Travel insurance

- Transportation to/from the Sanctuary and on-island (Rental car is HIGHLY suggested)

- Any additional adventures

- All other meals​

​​

Your Hosts/Teachers:

Denise Wendler is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist with 30 years of Yoga teaching experience. Her classes draw faithful students who appreciate her encouraging spirit and patient instruction. 

Deborah Brommer is a painter with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a lifelong love of color, travel, and contemplative practice. She discovered Iyengar Yoga in 2019 and has been devoted to the path ever since. She teaches a blend of art, mantra, and meditative presence.

 

Rooms are double occupancy with shared bathroom. This will be a small retreat and spaces are going quickly! For registration details and more info, email Denise

​