Meditation sculpture surrounded by tropical gardens at KMEC in Pāhoa

Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center · Lower Puna

Come back to quiet on Hawaiʻi Island.

In a tropical orchard near Pohoiki, simple cabins, open-air practice spaces, plant-based hospitality, and everyday ecological living invite you to slow down and reconnect.

Tropical orchard settingSolar-powered sanctuaryRainwater collection systemsNear Pohoiki and the ocean

A glimpse of KMEC

Meet the place before you arrive.

Watch a short introduction to the Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center and its retreat setting on Hawaiʻi Island.

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E komo mai · Welcome

Step out of the rush and into something living.

KMEC is a place to slow down, listen inward, and remember the quiet relationship between body, spirit, community, and land.

Hand-built spaces rest gently among fruit trees and tropical gardens. Solar power and captured rain support a comfortable stay, while meditation and yoga offer a simple rhythm for each day.

Discover the KMEC story
KMEC founder Leonard Sussman on a tropical walkway

A place for the weary soul to rest, distinguish itself from the mind, and enjoy inner peace.

Leonard Sussman · Founder

Practice at KMEC

Room to breathe, move, and gather.

Open-air practice spaces and the surrounding orchard keep the landscape present, whether you come for stillness, movement, or time together.

Guests practicing yoga together inside KMEC’s Yoga Hale
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Yoga

Move, breathe, and reconnect in an open-air yoga hale where tropical light, ocean air, and the living landscape become part of the practice.

Explore the Yoga Hale
A retreat group celebrating together on Hawai‘i Island
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Retreats

Gather your community in a private, nature-rich setting designed for meaningful time together, thoughtful programming, and deep renewal.

Plan a group retreat

Choose your way here

How would you like to be part of KMEC?

There is no single way to arrive. Come for a few quiet days, bring a group with a shared purpose, or offer your hands to the life of the center.

Rooted in Puna

The land is part of the practice.

KMEC’s tropical orchard is home to fruit trees, herbs, and staple crops. Food, shade, rain, sun, and soil are not scenery here—they shape the experience of every day.

Explore food & the orchard
A double rainbow arching over KMEC’s tropical orchard and retreat grounds

Stay awhile

Simple comfort, held by nature.

Hand-built cabins sit among the trees, giving guests privacy without losing connection to the life of the center. Thoughtful essentials make it easy to settle in.

  • 01 Full electricity & complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 02 Instant hot water & flush toilets
  • 03 Solar power & rainwater systems
  • 04 Meditation & yoga practice spaces
Aerial view of KMEC’s orchard, cabins, and surrounding tropical forest

For retreat facilitators

Bring your retreat to life.

Create a private group experience with simple lodging, dedicated practice spaces, plant-based meals, and direct planning support in a nature-rich setting.

A tree-lined road leading toward KMEC Hawaii

Visit KMEC

The road here is part of the arrival.

Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center

13-260 Pohoiki Road
Pāhoa, Hawai‘i 96778
info@kmechawaii.org(808) 825-8666

Please contact us before your visit for current arrival details.