Muaisa Hale Pule

Hawaii, United States
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đź’¬ Guests Say

 

  • Profound Healing: Retreat.guru (5/5 rating) notes guests felt “transformed,” with the plant medicine ceremony revealing deep personal insights, though some found the experience hard to articulate.
  • Loving Facilitators: Quora praises Jack and Dr. ZZ’s “beautiful souls,” with guests feeling supported during sacred plant ceremonies, but a review on a retreat platform alleges Jack pressured a guest into sexual acts, claiming it was for “kundalini awakening.”
  • Serene Location: Best Retreats highlights the Kona Coast setting, with guests on retreat.guru appreciating the 1600 ft elevation, ocean views, and dolphin sightings at Kealakekua Bay, though some noted the lack of on-site lodging.

đźš© Incident Report

 

After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca), Quora, Tripadvisor, Google, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, and ICEERS reports—one serious unverified report of sexual misconduct and harassment linked to Muaisa Hale Pule was identified, but no verified incidents of theft or crime were found.
  • Theft: No reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen items at Muaisa Hale Pule.
  • Sexual Misconduct: A 2020 review on a retreat platform alleges shaman Jack pressured a guest into sexual acts (e.g., grinding against a wall in a shed) under the guise of “kundalini awakening,” exploiting their trust as a mentor. The guest felt unsafe but was naive and unsure how to respond. Muaisa Hale Pule claims this review violates a restraining order against a former volunteer, alleging it’s part of a harassment campaign by a “revengeful, emotionally-unstable” individual, but this remains unverified without legal resolution.
  • Crime: No police reports or violent incidents tied to Muaisa Hale Pule were found in Google News, Hawaiian media, or retreat forums, though the center notes enforcement challenges across state lines for their restraining order.
Muaisa Hale Pule’s online reputation is highly concerning due to the unverified sexual misconduct allegation, despite their claim of harassment by a former volunteer. Positive reviews on retreat.guru and Quora highlight healing, but the serious accusation and lack of clear resolution cast significant doubt on safety and ethics.

 


🔍 Critical Notes

 

Muaisa Hale Pule’s retreat in Kealakekua, Hawaii, offers a spiritual experience, praised on Best Retreats and retreat.guru for its profound plant medicine ceremonies and serene Kona Coast setting near Kealakekua Bay. Quora notes Jack and Dr. ZZ’s loving support, but a 2020 review alleging Jack’s sexual misconduct (pressuring a guest into sexual acts) raises severe safety concerns, despite Muaisa’s claim of a harassment campaign by a former volunteer. With no 2025 dates, a ban from a retreat platform, and unresolved allegations, extreme caution is advised—verify current operations, facilitator conduct, and safety protocols directly before booking, especially given ayahuasca’s unclear legal status in the U.S.

 

SUNDAY EVE
“HAWAIAKA”
CEREMONY

Shamanic practice holds that living in accordance with nature is medicine, and that people are capable of accessing their own inner wisdom, healing and knowledge through working in symbiotic relationship with the earth, plants and the elements. In keeping with this tradition, the Curanderos of the Amazon have a long history of using Ayahuasca in ceremonial practice; in the Andes Mountains of South America, the priests use  San Pedro, and in Mexico and the Southwestern United States, shamanic practice often centers around the use of peyote and psilocybin mushrooms.

Here in Hawai’i, we find it healing  to partake of the ancient, psychotropic plant teachers of the Islands in their original habitat — in the middle of the world’s largest ocean, the ocean  (“Pacific”) named after “Peace.”

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“Every time I’ve done Ayahuasca,

I wondered if it would ever end. 

With this brew, I wished

it would last forever.”

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— Jason Mamoa’s Cousin. HI

                                 

Although our plants are in the same family as South American Ayahuasca, our ceremonies are not to imitate those of Peru. The HAWAIAKA  BREW is a safe, more blissful and less anxiety-producing ceremonial opportunity for people to experience the Master Plant teachers of Hawaii and this part of the world. Much like the “Aloha Spirit, “Ha” (breath of life) “Wai” (mana/life force) “Aka” (shadow) is an experience that takes place within you and remains with you as you go back out into the world.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THRESHOLDS:

• $375 per person/per ceremony

• $750 per person for 2-day (ceremony + private, 1-on-1, individually-delivered SHAMANIC “DEEP DIVE.”

• Donate + $225 and receive a complimentary 90-minute HANDS-ON ENERGY WORK SESSION.  

“Sacred plant ceremony and private session, it’s a game changer.
Don’t even think about taking

only one of them. Only together,

only true experience to real self.”

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Viktor, Kazakhastan,

a verified Guest Review at:

https://retreat.guru/centers/893-1/muaisa-hale-pule#reviews

                                                                                     

“The most intimate eye-opening experience — 4 eva transformed!” — 1st  Timer 

SAFE – GENTLE – POWERFUL

With the assistance of Hawaiian and Pacific Island psychoactive, psychotropic, entheogenic plants that teach, people can receive insights about themselves and their Divine nature. This is the Within Self, which is otherwise often perceived as being separate and external as “other.”

We offer our sacred, indigenous, organically-grown  HAWAIAKA in small, intimate, Sunday evening group ceremonies to open the opportunity for healing, personal growth, and the experience of sacred plant interaction in an accessible, nurturing, well-groomed, upcountry Hawaiian setting.​

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2-DAY = CEREMONY + DEEP DIVE : 

Sacred Plants aren’t a quick fix or a magical cure and won’t, in and of themselves, solve your problems or transform your life. Rather, they open the opportunity for you to experience an altered state of consciousness, in which you may perceive and address your issues from a different perspective.

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By accessing a super conscious state, with the enhancement of these entheogens (literally, “becoming one with divine”), participants generally experience heart-openings and shifts in consciousness that take place via visions of the energetic world, inner knowledge and wisdom — in other words, the ability to “know oneself.”

Choose to combine Sunday ceremony with a 2.5 HR PRIVATE,  INDIVIDUALLY-DELIVERED, ONE-ON-ONE, DEEP DIVE WITH CHIEF ‘GOLDEN FEATHER on any weekday (Mon through Thurs) either before or afterwards.  This substance-free session is designed to assist you in exploring more deeply  the 3-D illusion and your own personal imagery; so that you may awaken from sleep and seriousness and free yourself from your unique, self-defeating symbolism and blind spots.

“As a retired psychotherapist, having maintained a private practice on both Maui and Hawaii Island back in the 90’s, I can tell you this:

“While I was in practice, I did not take insurance, and I had a thriving clientele because I was known to be fast and effective. Rather than keep folks in therapy week-after-week for years, I was known to get them up and out of my office within in a month to six weeks. My reputation was stellar, and people used to abandon their therapists of 14+ years to come to see me and get on with their lives.

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“As fast and effective as I was — and I could tell you stories — when I met Shaman, he was like lightning in comparison. As phenomenal as it may sound, for many who come here for the 2-day Ceremony + “Deep Dive,” the results are comparable to years of traditional therapy.” 

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— Dr. ZZ, Muaisa Hale Pule

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CEREMONY SCHEDULE 

Ceremonies take place at dusk till approximately midnight on NEW YEAR’S EVE and on EVERY SUNDAY EVENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR whenever 2 or more participants gather to join us.  The maximum number of spots available per ceremony is 8 (though we once stretched to 11 for a birthday party). The average size is 3 or 4 along with our shaman. All guests are required to submit in advance an APPLICATION FORM, SIGNED WAIVER FORM, a copy of a photo ID, and a colored, in the moment, head-and-shoulders ‘selfie.’  For those who care to go deeper and to acquire the tools for sustained change and  transformation, we offer a 2-DAY PROGRAM (which includes ceremony + a private, individually-delivered, 2.5-hour, substance-free  SHAMANIC DEEP DIVE ), and a 3-DAY PROGRAM (which includes ceremony  + private 2.5- hour SHAMANIC DEEP DIVE + a 90-minute HANDS-ON ENERGY WORK SESSION — or — ceremony  + private 2.5- hour SHAMANIC DEEP DIVE + an all-day  ECO-ADVENTURE / MYSTIC TOUR). ​ 

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All events and services are offered solely for the intangible, spiritual benefit they provide. In exchange for meeting certain charitable contribution thresholds, donors are granted participation in our programs and ceremonies, none of which are sold in commercial transactions outside the donative context. ADVANCED PLANNING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLACEMENTS AS  SPACE TENDS TO FILL SUDDENLY, AND THERE CAN BE NO LAST-MINUTE ADD-ONS.

Reviews

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CamilaL

My journey at Muaisa Hale Pule was an unexpected odyssey of healing and self-discovery. Nestled in the heart of Hawaii’s natural splendor, the retreat offers more than just an escape—it’s a soulful reset. I recall my first ceremony vividly: the medicine unlocked a torrent of emotions, and in that delicate moment, I felt both completely vulnerable and empowered.

What made the experience so profound was the genuine openness of the facilitators and the authenticity of every ritual. They never imposed a rigid structure, allowing each of us to explore our own inner landscapes freely. In the peaceful integration sessions, I found that shared stories and quiet moments of reflection helped solidify my breakthroughs. I emerged with new insights, a clearer understanding of my path, and a renewed connection to the healing power of nature. This retreat is a true gift for anyone ready to dive deep into their soul.

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vinevisions_kat

Imagine stepping into a place where the lush spirit of Hawaii meets the gentle power of healing. That’s exactly what I experienced at Muaisa Hale Pule. From the moment I arrived, the retreat’s warm, welcoming energy enveloped me like a tropical breeze. Surrounded by native flora and the soothing rhythm of ocean whispers, I felt a deep connection to the land and my inner self.

The ceremonies were nothing short of magical. One evening, under a sky splashed with starlight, I found myself in a state of raw vulnerability—a place where my tears and laughter mingled as I confronted long-suppressed emotions. The facilitators created a sacred space for personal transformation without overwhelming the experience with rigidity. The integration sessions, held in intimate circles around a shared fire, allowed me to absorb profound insights at my own pace. I left Muaisa Hale Pule with a renewed sense of purpose, a lighter heart, and a belief that true healing can be found when you’re in harmony with nature.

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river.sienna

Muaisa Hale Pule delivered an experience that was both powerful and emotionally challenging. The retreat’s setting is quintessentially Hawaiian—vibrant, untamed, and steeped in the natural rhythms of island life. I experienced ceremonies that stirred up long-hidden emotions and unlocked insights about my past. The environment was so immersive that every sound, every breeze felt like a personal invitation to let go.

However, while the group sessions were heartfelt, I sometimes wished for more one-on-one integration. There were moments during the post-ceremony circles when I needed additional guidance to fully process the intensity of what I experienced. The overall ambiance was uplifting, but the balance between collective sharing and personalized care could have been improved. Despite this, I left with a treasure trove of insights and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of the retreat.

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Ayla_Dreamer.444

Muaisa Hale Pule is a place where healing isn’t polished—it’s raw, unfiltered, and real. The retreat’s environment, with its dramatic Hawaiian landscapes and a palpable sense of ancestral energy, immediately drew me into a journey of self-confrontation. The ceremonies were intense; there were nights when I found myself swept up in a torrent of emotions that both scared and liberated me.

While the intensity of the medicine was impressive, I sometimes felt the integration process lacked a bit of warmth. The group discussions were sincere, yet a few more moments of individualized attention would have helped bridge the gap between the intense revelations and practical, everyday insights. Still, the overall experience was eye-opening and transformative, leaving me with a renewed commitment to continue my healing journey on my own terms.

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