Hedonisia Hawaii Sustainable Rainforest Community

Hedonisia is a gorgeous volcanic jungle hideaway, run by two beautiful, intelligent, conscious souls. Mojo and Linda care deeply about building resilient relationships between people and with the land. From their sustainably built bungalows (my favorites were the Ocean View and the one deep down in the volcanic canyon) to the community minded ways they organize the work flows and skill sharing, all kinds of rewarding and replenishing experiences await Hedonisia guests. Plenty of chances to appreciate and participate in the sustainability of this jungle paradise. And plenty of nearby attractions too, including quaint Pahoa town, Lava Tree Park, Alahanui Hot Springs, and Kehena Black Sand Beach, which is the first link when you google «naked hippy beach». Mojo and Linda are doing all kinds of good work in the world (ask them about their amazing projects) and have so much to teach, which they do just by tending this magical place, where all are welcome to learn and teach and share the fruits of our collective global wisdoms. And when you mix those fruits together, they taste a whole lot like fresh tropical Hawaiian fruit juice.

I came here as a volunteer in March of 2012 knowing nothing about Hawaii or the Big Island. I intended to stay for only 2 weeks, but ended up living here for about 6 months. This place was the most amazing experience of my life. This is where I met lifelong friends, travelers and business contacts.
Hedonisia attracts eccentric, interesting, talented hippie types and the like who all have something to contribute to the «community of individuals» that comprises Hedonisia. At Hedo, I learned how to do yoga, cook curry, tend tropical gardens, build structure from re-​used and re-​purposed materials, build trails, hula hoop, among many other fascinating hobbies that I would have ordinarily never have tried, all in one place, none the less! The most amazing aspect of this place is the people. Without them, Hedonisia would not be as enriching of an experience.
Hedonisia is on roughly 4 acres of tropical rainforest and it’s built in a whimsical play land sort of way. There are fun funky nooks and crannies to explore, lots of colorful art, cooky but functional structures, a converted hippie school bus, the works. One of my friends I met here described it perfectly once: This place feels like adult hippie summer camp. You work hard, you make friends, and most of all you have so much fun!
In addition to all the property has to offer including fresh fruit, beautiful flowers, vegetables, it is located in an amazing spot in Lower Puna which is rich with folklore and culture, as it is in the wake of Kilauea (active volcano’s) path. There are geothermal warm ponds just up the street, black sand beaches, amazing camping, cool farmer’s markets and night markets and overall the most interesting mix of people you’d ever hope to meet.
This place is somewhere to go if you have an open mind and an open heart, if you are eager and hungry to learn, explore, adventure and have fun. The owners are open, honest, fun, youthful and amazing people who I have become lifelong friends and business contacts with. They have an open door policy and often get their hands dirty themselves doing work, weeding around the property, getting to know all their volunteers, all their guests, and generally opening their little slice of paradise up for everyone to share and enjoy.
Do yourself a favor and volunteer here. Now.