ALOHA RETREAT

June 27 – July 5, 2026

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THERAPISTS & COUNSELORS

Kona, Big Island Hawai’i

Imagine this…

You’re sitting on a peaceful beach in Hawaii, toes in the sand, as the gentle rhythm of the waves calms your mind. Surrounded by lush greenery and the warm island breeze, you’re guided in heart-to-heart conversations that unlock clarity, renewal, and new insights for your career and life path.

This retreat is a professional development and renewal experience designed specifically for therapists who are feeling burned out, questioning sustainability, or longing for reconnection with their work and themselves.

🌺 Continuing Education Credit

Participants may earn up to 12 CEUs:

3 hours – Ethics and counselor self-care

3 hours – Burnout prevention and professional sustainability

3 hours – Reflective practices for counselor wellbeing

3 hours – AAPI cultural sensitivity and culturally informed reflection

Who this retreat is for:

Counselors, social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals

Helpers experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue

Helpers questioning career direction or workload sustainability

Helpers seeking reflective professional development in a restorative setting

Helpers who want to immerse themselves in AAPI culture and ceremony

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

Morning Grounding

Gentle beach yoga and oceanfront HeartMath meditation
Quiet breakfast and personal reflection
Optional journaling or silent beach time

Professional Development

Career sustainability and workload alignment

Burnout and compassion fatigue awareness

Ethical self-care and professional responsibility

Professional identity and long-term direction

Afternoon Exploration

Follow your own rhythm, whether that means quiet reflection, gentle adventure, or simply doing less.

Journaling by the beach, resting, swimming, or exploring the island at your own pace.

Lunch and dinner on your own (cook at home, visit farmer’s markets, or dine out)

Evening Integration

Group check-in for insights and reflection

Nourishing restorative yoga practice for deep accelerated rest

Conscious rest is considered part of the professional learning process

Learning Objectives

By the end of this retreat, participants will be able to:

Identify ethical considerations related to counselor wellbeing, including impairment, burnout, and professional responsibility.
Recognize early signs of burnout and compassion fatigue and reflect on personal and systemic contributors.
Apply reflective practices that support self-awareness, emotional regulation, and professional clarity.
Examine boundaries, pace, and sustainability as ethical components of counseling practice.
Increase cultural humility by exploring AAPI cultural perspectives related to work and life.
Enhance cultural sensitivity when working with AAPI through observation and reflective learning.

This program is intended as professional development and continuing education. It does not constitute psychotherapy, diagnosis, or clinical supervision.

🌿 Blue Zones Wellness Field Trips!

In Kona, wellness is a way of living. It moves through the ocean, the food, the art, and the people. You will feel it in the wind, in the meals we share, in the rhythm of each day. These field trips and wellness experiences are included in this retreat as part of your journey to reconnect with yourself.

🎨 Tess Villeagas Rumley: Creativity as a Sacred Offering

Tess is a gifted artist whose work reflects intuition, beauty, and spirit. Her art gallery is featured inside the King Kamehameha Hotel and welcomes you into an inspiring space filled with color and soul. Her collection includes her own original pieces as well as artwork created by elder artists. Many of these artists have continued creating well into their later years with devotion and heart. When you choose to purchase from this gallery, you are uplifting a lifetime of artistic expression and offering support to those who have dedicated their lives to sharing their vision.

Tess will guide us through her creative process and show us how to reconnect with our own inner artist. She teaches transformational shifts, which she calls Mindset Upcycling. Her passion and lifelong career as an artist are reminders that we all carry a unique form of beauty, and that creativity is one of the most direct ways to express purpose.

🍵 Zen Life with Yumi: Purpose in Every Step

Yumi is a Japanese medicine doctor, environmental advocate, organic farmer, and lifelong student of healing and harmony. As a young woman in Japan, she was the Greta Thunberg of her time—fearless, passionate, and deeply committed to ending wars and saving the planet. Her activism began decades ago, and her mission continues today in quiet, powerful ways.

Yumi will guide us through how she infuses purpose into the everyday rituals of life—from her healing practice to the way she cooks, organizes her home, cultivates community, and honors nature. Her presence is like poetry in motion. She reminds us that purpose is a daily rhythm.

Yumi will show us how to align with mother nature. Through her teachings, we are invited to slow down and observe. How we cook, how we clean, how we care for our body and space—all of it reflects how we care for our spirit. Yumi offers this wisdom with zen and intelligence.

Turtle Independence Day

Every July 4th, Hawaiʻi honors “Honu Independence Day,” releasing young sea turtles back to the ocean. This sacred Hawaiian ceremony celebrates freedom, renewal, and “mālama ʻāina” a return to one’s true nature.

As the capstone of our week together, it symbolizes your own growth, abundance, and the courage to begin a new chapter with aloha. You will get up close and personal with this endangered species, learn about their growth and care, and send them off with a special Hawaiian blessing!

What You’ll Experience

A New Vision for Your Next Chapter – Gain clarity on what’s next for you so that work feels purposeful and sustainable

Guided Zen for Inner peace – Reset your nervous system on the beach, quiet the mind, connect with your divine truth.

Hawaiian Healing & Mindful Exploration – Experience the wisdom of the land and ocean with plenty of free time to tour the island on your own or with friends

Wellness & Longevity – Connect with health experts to learn best practices, from ancient arts to the most cutting-edge science

“I would advise anyone who feels stuck or burned out to work with Dr. Lynn. Her program revealed paths and opportunities that I wouldn’t have previously considered for myself. The coaching that she provided was encouraging and uplifting while the chance to experience my coaching sessions in Kona was the icing on the cake. This gorgeous, tranquil setting allows your mind to relax and be more open to new possibilities in your career and life. I came to the Career Zen Kona Retreat unsure of my next steps, but I left with peace, clarity and courage to pursue a life that is purposeful to me.” - Katy

“I had the Aloha Career Retreat with Dr. Lynn and it was life-changing! It gave me a chance to step away from my day-to-day routine so that I could truly open up to all the possibilities for my next career phase. Each day’s session was crafted to build a life vision and practical next steps that I could carry home with me. I highly recommend traveling to Kona to work with Dr. Lynn!”- Michelle

ACCOMMODATIONS

Your Asian-inspired home for the week is a peaceful Kona sanctuary designed for rest, reflection, and island comfort. Nestled in the city, short drive to the ocean and surrounded by the beauty of Hawaiʻi, our retreat house offers cozy shared spaces, tranquil bedrooms, and outdoor areas perfect for sunrise tea, journaling, or stargazing under the Hawaiian sky.

Enjoy a relaxed, intimate setting with:
• Comfortable private or shared rooms
• Inviting common spaces for connection + community
• Outdoor lanai for meditation, conversation, tea
• Easy access to beaches, local markets, and island adventures

🌺 Upstairs: Community Connection

The upstairs level is the heart of our retreat where we gather, learn, and nourish body + soul. Here you’ll find our main meeting space, a bright and welcoming kitchen and dining area, and cozy seating for group discussions and tea.

Upstairs Rooms with one shared bath:
• Queen Bedroom – $1,850
• Full Bedroom – $1,750

🌴 Downstairs: Cozy Cocoon

The downstairs level offers a more laid-back, family-style vibe, perfect for grounding and rest. This floor includes its own kitchen, living space, bathroom, and two bedrooms, providing a more private home-away-from-home feel. (Ideal if you have special dietary needs and want a separate kitchen space)

Downstairs Rooms with one shared bath:
• Queen Bedroom – $1,600
• Twin Room – $1,500 each (Semi-partitioned space with two twin beds; best for easygoing travelers or friends who don’t mind a more casual setup)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

As part of your transformative journey, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your experience on the Big Island with optional activities that allow you to explore, connect, and grow. Embark on these experiences with a zen mindset and an open heart.

Gorgeous Beaches- Choose from black sand, green sand, white sand, and lava rocks.
Scenic Drives- Experience 8 of the 13 world climate zones, all on this one island.
Kona Coffee Tours- Visit a farm to learn how this unique bean is grown, harvested, and roasted.
Botanical Gardens- A gorgeous peace sanctuary that holds sacred secrets and symbols.
Nighttime Manta Ray Snorkeling – Kona is the only place to snorkel with these majestic creatures!
Cloud Forest Sanctuary – Reconnect with nature in this tranquil, lush ecosystem.
Volcano National Park – Feel the earth’s lava energy for an unforgettable live experience!
Stargazing at Mauna Kea – Gaze at the heavens from one of the clearest night skies in the world.
Kamuela Farmers Market - Locally grown produce, mochi and jams, ono meals, and artisans’ works.

✨ What’s Included:

Your retreat tuition is thoughtfully curated to offer a seamless, restorative, and elevated experience:

Continuing Education Certificate

KOA Airport pickup to retreat home
6 nights / 7 days boutique accommodations in our private Kona retreat home
Daily breakfast & refreshments with local island touches
Daily mindfulness – morning beach yoga, HeartMath coherence meditations, and/or evening restorative yoga
Career Zen workshops & guided coaching with Dr. Lynn for clarity and fulfillment
Meaningful community experiences in an intimate, supportive group setting
Wellness & longevity activities such as Blue Zone cooking lesson
Turtle Independence Day experience to celebrate growth and new beginnings
KOA Airport drop off from retreat home

🚫 What’s Not Included

To give you freedom and flexibility, the following are not included in your retreat tuition:

Airfare to and from KOA
Rental car (share cost by carpooling with retreat friends)
Lunches, dinners, and optional island excursions

Ready for Paradise?

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $100 off if registered by 3/15

A non-refundable $400 deposit will hold your space! The remaining tuition will be due one month before our retreat begins.

VENMO DEPOSIT