A Beautiful Day/Nani La 'Ao offers various types of simple but comfortable accommodations. Working space, other than the accommodations, is usually limited, shared and must be kept intact and presentable for others. Visual artists use the studio spaces as available. Writers and artists generally work in their rooms, out-of-doors, or in the common areas.
Every effort is made to protect the artist's privacy during working hours.
Dining and Other Services
Twice a day we provide, abundant, healthy and delicious vegetarian cuisine for breakfast and dinner. It is served on an open-air lanai or in a gazebo. During rainy weather, (we do live in a rainforest) meals are served indoors.
Linen service is provided once a week. Laundry facilities are available once a week or you may wish to drive (15 minutes) to facilities in Keaau Town.
Kalani provides for a reduction of lodging and meal costs, saving you as much as 25% per month from our published rates. Although paradise prevails year-round, the artist in residence opportunities are available mainly from May-July and September-December. Minimum stay is 2 weeks, maximum is 3 months. Artists in all categories are welcome year-round, at regular accommodation rates. Additional credits may be available to artists who make significant contributions to pur community and/or facility. Any contribution must be approved in advance, and the agreed upon value will not be credited until the completion of the project.
We will be happy to discuss and support requirements you may have for program and funding support from other sources.
The discount we are able to offer varies seasonally and with availability.
Please contact Sherri if you would like to apply. Please indicate what type of art you create, when you would like to stay at Kalani, and how you think we could mutually benefit from this experience.
You will receive two meals each day and will be able to participate for free in all of our ongoing classes such as yoga, arts, dances, etc. There are reduced rates for the spa treatments and bodywork, adventures, and some of the workshops offered here. In addition, volunteers are offered monthly trips to explore different sites and locations around the island, and weekly trips into Hilo and/or Pahoa. Finally, after completion of your initial commitment with us, you will be eligible to return for reduced rates.
Expect a transformative experience by simply being here. This is your chance for a break from ‘normal life’ in an extraordinary place, and is an efficient way to spend an extended period of time living in Hawaii. We welcome people from all over the world who choose to share their personal skills, talents and stories.
We embrace a natural lifestyle and live closely with the jungle environment, which means you will encounter harmless creatures such as spiders, geckos and mosquitoes, so we recommend that you bring a repellent spray. Our accommodations are simple and comfortable, but fairly rustic, with no televisions or phones.
You are required to have health insurance coverage through your entire stay. You are responsible for your own health care treatment and cost.
Contact us at:
sherricarden_ymail.com
or visit
www.abeautifuldayhawaii.com
