Staying at the Bamboo Temple at the Kahua Institute is among the most glorious retreats that can be experienced. The entire mandala house, with its complete amenities, is built around a magical octagonal bed in front of which is a window, as wide as the horizon. The panorama includes shoreline, ocean and sky framed like dramatic curtains, by palm trees on one side and tall papyrus reeds on the other. Tastefully paradisiacal. Balanese statues of lovers peak in at the window as the guests take a cue from the mating whales whose tails flip up in the panorama. Creativity fairly seethes in this ideal tropical environment.
At the Kahua Institute, all of the residences are superb. No wonder you feel so vividly alive here. There are no interfering power lines. The founders, Kutira and Raphael have been off the grid with their eco-sustainable technologies for years. World famous teachers in the sacred art of Tantra, Kutira and Raphael are also acclaimed musicians with numerous albums of original music that is etherial, energetic, and uplifting.
We recommend gifting yourself and a loved one with two weeks or more at the Kahua Institute taking advantage of all that they offer and have one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime.
-- Alex and Allyson Grey
Wow! Incredible! This place Rocks! We love it! Love you all. The Family here is caring and full of fun, spirit, nurturing and love. The moon is full and glowing mystically through the window! With love and appreciation.
Meleana & James
I never expected that in this life I would live in a bamboo house or wake to see the sun rise on the ocean ‘beneath’ my head. You have created a magical place here and it has been wonderful to share it with you. I shall never forget this place.
Sam Stewart, London, England
Thank you Raphael & Kutira for your sacred mountainside retreat. So many beautiful, thoughtful love filled details created a sanctuary for pure relaxation for us.
Jessica & Jim, Mill Valley, CA
Kahua Institute is the best retreat space I have stayed in. The people and the atmosphere are truly magical.
Steven Metz & Julee Margulies
Peace & Joy, wonderful island, beautiful place, enlightened people.
Bob & Marguerita, London/England
With open minds and open hearts we stumbled upon paradise. A glorious place to
spend our honeymoon and 10 year anniversary. We are grateful for the love and
attention that has gone into creating such a peaceful and harmonious retreat.
Lori & Paul, California
What a little taste of heaven. So quiet, so tranquil, so peaceful.
Paul & Tami, Minnesota
Thank you for creating and sharing this magical place with others. We
experienced such peace and beauty. Our time here was so special. We loved our
massages. Thank you for sharing this little corner of heaven. We will return.
Dana & Rick Tywoniak, Moss Beach, CA
We soaked in the serenity. We breathed out joy.
Duane & Rachel
Dear Kutira and Raphael,
Once again a big thank you for your hospitality and a wonderful time at Kahua. It has such a miraculous effect on us that we'll have to keep coming back. As soon as we arrived, the weight and responsibility of every day life just melted away. Before finding Kahua, I had no idea that paradise existed. Lush greenery, palms, the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean and sunrise in my bed....
Thank you for being so welcoming. At Kahua, it feels like the world is a safe place. No locks, no shut doors, just trust and peace. I know it does take an effort to put everything together and you have done a beautiful job. I am still astonished by the complex, elaborate detail and artwork of every single structure, house, building at Kahua. I love the blend of Swiss, Hawaiian and Eastern cultures. Swiss for the attention to detail and organization, Hawaiian to add spirituality, Eastern to bring the spirit to art and design. What a beautiful blend. I love your consideration of the environment and animals alike.
Staying at Kahua, I came to some life transforming realization. I have more clarity what to do with my life, how to use my knowledge and gifts and have come to a plan of better balanced life. My decision is to work less and explore the interests I had never had much time for - photography, writing, being.... I have told about your place many people already mainly because I believe that it will have the same miraculous effect on them. I hope you realize how gifted you are in making the world a better place.
Once again, Mahalo for all.
Love Peter
Dear Kutira
Mahalo, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with me and Bob. We had a FANTASTIC trip, and we loved your retreat center. Everything was so beautiful! It was Bob's first time in Maui, and I don't think it could've been a better trip. Bob's also a musician and artist, so he really felt at home in the house with all of its amazing art and positive energy. It was great to meet all the students too. This is our 2nd day back in Los Angeles, and we are already missing you and Maui, but we've been feeling so good and relaxed and peaceful. I went to the doctor's yesterday, and my blood pressure was 98/70!! I've never had my blood pressure so low before!! Yes, we're still riding the Maui high...=D Thank you so much for making our trip so special and wonderful. We will send you pictures when we upload them. Hopefully we will see you again soon!!
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