Bhakti & Tantra Retreat

Join with Christine Mason & Adam Bauer at Sundari Gardens on the Big Island of Hawaii for their first-ever 1-week immersion in the Yoga of Tantra, Bhakti and the I Ching. 

Join us for a sacred exploration of heart, body, and consciousness rooted in the living mystic and Nature-based traditions of Tantra, Bhakti Yoga, and the I Ching.

This immersive retreat invites you into a heart-opening embodiment of awareness, devotion, and insight.

Each Day Includes

• Guided asana, embodiment practices, and kirtan chanting

• Illuminating scriptural teachings and practical wisdom

• Daily I Ching readings and teachings

• Kin and Connection

You’ll Also Enjoy

•⁠  Three ⁠incredible fresh organic vegetarian meals daily

•⁠  ⁠Daily outdoor spa time with hot tub, cold plunge, pool and sauna

•⁠  ⁠Magnificent ocean views and gardens in a peaceful natural setting

•⁠  ⁠Field trips to some of the island’s most spectacular spots

•⁠  ⁠Integration with traditional Hawaiian Kumus (teachers)

•⁠  ⁠Intimate group size

•⁠  ⁠7 days / 6 nights all inclusive, with additional private healing session options available

•⁠  ⁠Upscale and budget packages available—same profound teachings and immersion

This program has LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE— full registration details below.

Your Facilitators

Adam Bauer travels the globe sharing the heart-expanding beauty of kirtan, healing touch, the I Ching, and transformational conversation. Adam spent years playing bass with kirtan pioneer Krishna Das, and later with Bhakti Yoga legend Shyamdas, both of whom nourished his love of sacred sound and the yoga of devotion. He has released three critically-acclaimed records: Shyam Lila debuted on Mantralogy Records in 2014, Wonderville was released in 2017, and Return to the Sacred in 2020. Adam sings & offers workshops, programs & coaching sessions worldwide, enchanting and inspiring listeners with his deep, soulful voice and presence wherever he goes. More information can be found on his website: https://iamadambauer.com

Christine Marie Mason is a guide, author, and teacher devoted to embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the restoration of sacred wholeness. She is the founder of Rosebud Woman, a women’s wellness company rooted in reverence and body literacy, and co-founder of Sundari Gardens, a retreat center in Hawai’i supporting transformational experiences. Christine has completed over 1,000 hours of training in yoga, classical and Shaivist Tantra, mantra, Thai massage, and trauma-informed facilitation. A longtime practitioner of Bhakti and sacred ritual, she leads retreats and courses that focus on nervous system healing, mind-body-spirit detoxification, and devotional reconnection.

She has spoken and taught on global stages—from yoga festivals and women’s gatherings to science and consciousness forums—and leads both in-person immersions and online courses. Christine is a mother of six, an enterprise builder, and a PhD (c)  in Philosophy and Consciousness. At the heart of her work is a commitment to unconditional love, deep listening, and the tender care of each soul’s unfolding. She offers her presence in service to those remembering who they are and why they came. More information can be found on her website: https://christinemariemason.com

The Place

Our host property encompasses 10 lush acres in Kalapana, on the Puna coast of Hawaiʻi Island (also known as the Big Island). There are more than 70 unique tropical gardens, including a farm garden and food forest, plus two ponds and a ½ mile walking trail loop. Guests are lodged in one of three houses or private cabins that host retreat guests, plus an open air yoga shala, a treatment room, massage room and 3,600 sq ft pool and spa. 

Kalapana enjoys a tropical, continuously wet climate that’s warm year-round. Daytime highs stay comfortably between 75°F and 82°F, with nighttime lows hovering around 64°F to 72°F—rarely dropping below 60°F or exceeding the low 80s. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, averaging around 2–4 inches monthly, with the wettest period in winter (October through April) and a slightly drier window in summer (May to September). Cloud cover is frequent, and trade winds bring breezy conditions, especially in summer. Kalapana offers a steady, mild tropical climate with consistent warmth, humidity, and a lush green landscape.

Kalapana's wild beauty is amplified by a blend of rare birds — we have a giant flock of the little yellow-green ʻAmakihi that call the land home, and frequent hawk visitations. Local marine life, giant sea turtles, dolphins and much more make Hawai’i Island unique in the world.

Throughout the year in Kalapana, there are approximately 12 hours of daylight (11 at peak of winter, and 13hours at peak summer). We are early to rise, and 9 pm is also known as “Puna midnight”. This equanimous sun makes for healthy and balanced rest. 

Hawaiian indigenous religion, rooted in a deep reverence for nature and ancestral spirits, honors a pantheon of gods and goddesses—such as the volcano goddess Pele —and is expressed through chants, hula, rituals, and the concept of mana, or spiritual power. For those interested in connecting with the spirit of Aloha, we offer that opportunity during your stay. Kalapana is also a meaningful local hub within the wider indigenous kingdom movement.

We are off-grid in the tropics so we do sometimes have to deal with bugs, wild boars, power outages, or tropical weather.

Housing Options

All tiers of accommodation include

• 6 days of programming

• 3 vegetarian meals a day

• Daily Spa, meditation, and movement

Budget options also include

• Group airport pickup time and drop off time at Hilo airport

  • 3:00PM Arrival Day and 12:00PM Departure Day

Eco- Luxe includes

• Upgraded rooms in our Lotus House

• Personal airport pickup and drop off

• 1 private healing session at spa (to be booked before or on arrival)

Eco-Luxe Double Occupancy Room $3500/per person

• Two twin beds or shared queen or King bed (for couples or friends)

• Eco-luxe rooms located in our Lotus House across from yoga and spa space, with a shared bathroom

Eco-Luxe Private Ocean View Rooms $4800/per person

• Private Eco-luxe room Queen or King rooms located in our Lotus House, across from yoga and spa space with private bathroom

  
  

Budget Room Option 1: $2300/per person

• Two Twin beds (or shared queen bed for couples) in a double occupancy room in our Rainbow Shala, (a recycled shipping container house).

Budget Private Room Option 2: $2900/per person

• Private queen bed and budget single occupancy room in our Rainbow Shala (a recycled shipping container house).

  
  
  
  

  

Please send us a note if you would like to add days of stay before or after this retreat and we will consider each individually.

We strive to offer world-class learning immersions at reasonable and mutually sustainable prices; if you are unable to afford these rates, please consider applying for our Scholarship or Work Trade options.

*All rooms are at our off-grid retreat center. We do not have A/C available, but all rooms have windows and fans for ventilation, and temperatures are reliably in the 70s year round. We can occasionally lose power briefly, due to weather conditions, but we have backup power options available. Similarly, we have Starlink internet in all rooms, which is fast and reliable, but can occasionally have short outages due to weather.