A communal experience inspired in part by the ancient Asclepion, or healing mountain temples, which emphasized renewal through the natural environment.
Join us for a family-friendly, four day—three night gathering on the awe-inspiring island of Kaua’i. Slow down, connect with community and attune to the Mother Earth frequency while celebrating the human experience as creative beings through an array of guided explorations.
An experience created for connection, expansion, rejuvenation & play.
Known as the garden isle, Kaua’i is renowned for its beauty and its rare flora and fauna. Restore, recalibrate and commune under the sun, in the shadow of sacred Kalalea Mountain.
Our time together
For years Mercado Sagrado has witnessed the profound transformation that unfolds when a like-minded community comes together to connect, explore, and expand. The Mountain Medicine experience includes time for togetherness as well as for solo introspection and adventure.
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12PM— ARRIVAL
Camp setup begins at noon—come get grounded and make yourself at home.4PM— OPENING CEREMONY
We’ll gather to greet one another as Mahinanani Antonia leads us in pule (prayer), a water blessing, and offerings to the ʻāina.
6PM— FAMILY STYLE DINNER
On our first evening together, we’ll gather for a shared meal by Chef Makani Michiko—family-style and full of heart. As the sun sets , we’ll settle into the rhythm of the land, enjoy vibrant, locally sourced dishes, and begin weaving our stories together. This will be a time to connect, to laugh, and to savor both the flavors of the island and the company of new friends.
7:30PM— LIVE MUSIC
Each night, we’ll celebrate with incredible musicians from Hawai‘i and beyond, immersing ourselves in the rhythms and melodies that bring our gatherings to life.For our opening evening, Susana Pineda and Nicolas Maldonado will offer a collaborative set — they craft improvisational soundscapes inspired by nature’s beauty, weaving vocals, saxophone, percussion, and electronics into immersive musical ecosystems. Their music evokes imagined worlds and subtle, organic rhythms—like bird songs echoing through a forest—filling the space with the vitality and spirit of the natural world.
8:30PM— FIRESIDE
All are welcome to gather fireside to talk story, stargaze, and, for those who feel called, bring a musical instrument to join in an informal jam session.On this first evening together, we’ll open the fire with an informal Dreamwork activation with Honey C Golden and Farmer Dave Scher. We’ll explore the hidden language of dreams and the landscape of the astral—sharing symbols, stories, and perspectives on what’s truly happening when we sleep. Together, we’ll begin to peel back the veil. The conversation will carry into our morning activation the following day.
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AWAKE— COMMUNE WITH NATURE
Connect with the wonder-ful and awe-inspiring beauty of the ‘āina – quiet hikes into the mountains, sunrise dips into pristine, crystalline island waters or just take time to yourself before we gather as a group.
10AM—MORNING ACTIVATION
Rooted in the healing arts and transformative esoteric practices, and guided by the ancestral wisdom of our island landscape, each day we’ll gather for immersive activations and discussions—experiences designed to inspire reflection, expansion, connection, and personal evolution.Friday we’ll ease into the day with a gentle Qigong practice led by Farmer Dave Scher. Rooted in ancient Chinese wisdom, this moving meditation will help harmonize your breath, body, and energy—awakening vitality and grounding you into the present moment.
Afterwards, we’ll join Honey C Golden for a powerful transmission and activation, a remembrance of who we were and what Earth was like before the fall—and who we are becoming as we return to the original divine blueprint.
We’ll explore the ancient story of Earth’s descent into distortion and polarity, and how we are now living through a time of planetary ascension—where the old templates have dissolved and we are free to dream the new world into being.
Through shared insight, visionary inquiry, and energetic guidance, Honey invites us to reimagine reality from the inside out. What are we consciously creating? What frequencies are we anchoring? And can we remember that this waking world is the dream... while the unseen—our visions, our dreamtime, our astral knowing—is the deeper truth?
1PM—FAMILY STYLE LUNCH
We’ll come together after our morning activation to share an authentic, family-style Hawaiian lunch made by beloved Chef Makani Michiko.
3:30PM— AFTERNOON ACTIVATION
Join us for an intimate, hands-on exploration of the sacred Hawaiian practices of Lomi Lomi massage and Ho‘oponopono, a traditional pathway of reconciliation and peace. Guided by Chanelle Kanani—a practitioner deeply rooted in the wisdom of aloha—this ceremonial offering invites you into a space of breath, prayer, and presence.We’ll begin with ha (breath) and pule (prayer), offering gratitude to Ke Akua (Creator), ‘Aumākua (spirit guides), and Kūpuna (ancestors), and asking for guidance and protection for all who are called to attend. Oracle cards will help us attune to personal and collective intentions, while the gentle sounds of ukulele and original mele (songs) will ground and soothe us.
Through the use of paʻakai (sea salt), wai (water), and kī (ti leaf), we’ll participate in clearing and cleansing rituals—anchoring into the elemental forces of the ʻāina (land). Gentle stretches will awaken the body (kino), and we’ll explore simple yet powerful Lomi Lomi techniques to give and receive healing touch. These practices are shared with the intention of nurturing ‘ohana (family) and restoring harmony through mālama (care) and presence.
Active listening tools will also be introduced to cultivate safe, heart-centered connection—both in word and in silence. We’ll close our shared journey with reflection, journaling, and pule, honoring the sacred within and around us.
6:30PM— FAMILY STYLE DINNER
As the sun sets, we’ll gather for a nourishing meal crafted with reverence by Chef Makani Michiko. Rooted in the flavors of the land and sea, this shared table offers more than sustenance—it’s an invitation to slow down, connect, and savor.
8PM— LIVE MUSIC
We’ll celebrate with soul-stirring sounds by California’s Farmer Dave Scher, whose cosmic surf-rock bridges the mystical and the modern, and Noelani Love, a Native Hawaiian songstress weaving celestial vocals, ʻoli chant, and island rhythms into a healing tapestry of sound.
9:30PM— FIRESIDE
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AWAKE— COMMUNE WITH NATURE
Connect with the wonder-ful and awe-inspiring beauty of the ‘āina – quiet hikes into the mountains, sunrise dips into pristine, crystalline island waters or just take time to yourself before we gather as a group.
8AM— TEA CEREMONY
Intimate Offering – Sign-Up RequiredJoin Shiva Rose for a quiet, heart-centered tea ceremony rooted in the ancient tradition of Cha Dao, The Way of Tea. This intimate experience invites you into a meditative space of stillness, presence, and deep connection with the natural world. Shiva offers tea as a living medicine—an alchemical brew that softens the mind, opens the heart, and harmonizes the spirit.
Participation is limited. If you feel called to join Shiva, please be sure to sign up in advance.
10AM— MORNING ACTIVATION
This morning Bree Melanson will guide us through a somatic breathwork session designed to return you to your natural flow state — unlocking intuition, aligning with your inner wisdom, and activating your body’s innate healing intelligence.From this grounded and expanded state, she’ll open a portal for direct communication with higher-dimensional beings — including the Pleiadians — offering a live trance channeling and Q&A. These high frequency transmissions are filed with insight, inviting us to remember our true nature as creators and reclaim the keys to our collective future.
1PM— FAMILY STYLE LUNCH
We’ll come together after Bree’s activation to share an authentic, family-style Hawaiian lunch made with love by Chef Makani Michiko.
3:30PM— AFTERNOON ACTIVATION
Join Native Hawaiian musician and healing artist Noelani Love for a deeply resonant exploration of the voice as a sacred instrument for transformation. This activation is an invitation to awaken your throat chakra and reclaim the vibrational power that lies within.Through a rich weave of toning, mantra, affirmation, and ʻoli—Hawaiian chant—participants will be guided into deeper alignment with the healing frequencies of their own sound. Rooted in ancient wisdom and offered with gentle presence, Noelani’s vocal practices open space for clarity, confidence, and inner harmony to emerge.
This is a remembrance: your voice is not only an instrument, but a frequency of lineage, and light. You can anticipate feeling vibrationally attuned, subtly electrified, and newly connected to the possibilities held within your own unique frequency.
6:30PM— FAMILY STYLE DINNER
Gather to share an authentic, family-style Hawaiian meal by Chef Makani Michiko — unwind, nourish and connect over locally sourced, and lovingly prepared dishes.
8PM— LIVE MUSIC
We’ll enjoy the luminous sounds of Nicolas Maldonado, whose saxophone weaves jazz with ambient textures and spontaneous composition, creating sonic landscapes that feel both ethereal and deeply grounded.And Chanelle Kanani will share her signature aloha folk sound—a heartfelt blend of acoustic soul, island roots, and spirit-led songwriting that invites connection, remembrance, and grace.
9:30PM— FIRESIDE
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AWAKE— COMMUNE, CONNECT & SAY GOODBYES
We’ll awaken and reconnect—cherishing the awe-inspiring beauty of the land that has held us, the bonds we’ve formed, and the journey we’ve shared. With gratitude, we’ll celebrate our time together before bidding our farewells.9AM — MORNING MEDITATION
A special offering received in vision and prepared exclusively for Mountain Medicine, this activation channels Lemurian light codes through sound and frequency. Farmer Dave Scher weaves sacred tones, solar transmissions, and ancient memory into a vibrational field designed to awaken cellular remembrance and reconnect us to our original blueprint. A moment of soul resonance and sonic alchemy, shared in service to our collective rebalancing and return.
What to look forward to
A magical weekend on the sacred isle of Kaua‘i – set on a stunning property with views of the ocean and majestic Kalalea Mountain, this experience is an invitation to reset, explore, and expand through a diverse array of activations, music, movement, and community gatherings.
🌈 DAILY GROUP CLASSES & ACTIVATIONS led by visionary guides on Hawaiian culture, creativity & high craft, qigong, hidden history, ascension, the dreamtime, breathwork, extraterrestrial connection & disclosure, music & sound, fireside talk story & star gazing + more.
🌈LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES each evening, featuring renowned artists.
🌈ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS such as lei making with Michele Judy of Puakea Flower Farm, tea ceremony with Shiva Rose, and other immersive experiences with beloved Mercado Sagrado guides.
🌈 HIGH VIBRATIONAL MEALS by one of our favorite chefs, Makani Michiko — with locally sourced ingredients and a focus on traditional Hawaiian nourishment.
🌈3 NIGHTS DIY CAMPING on a breathtakingly beautiful Kau’i island property with views of the ocean and of Kalalea mountain – bring your own gear and spirit of adventure. If you prefer to stay nearby and join us for day+evening activations you are also welcome.
🌈 MERCADO SAGRADO curated marketplace featuring wearable art, design, high craft, holistic beauty, apothecary & more from both local and visiting artisans—
Aloha Folk, Ascended Health, Arielle de Pinto, Cookma, Honest Rituals, Isabela Mariposa Galactica, Katrina Sanj, LAKA, Lau Botanicals, Mahinanani Antonia, Michele Judy of Puakea Flower Farm, Noelani Hawai’i Jewelry & Venus Alchemy will be joining us + more TBA.
🌈 OPTIONAL 1:1 HEALING ARTS SESSIONS with gifted, trusted practitioners including Chanelle Kanani of Aloha Folk, Danielle White of Venus Alchemy, Dave Scherr Holographic Sound Healing, Honest Rituals & Isabel Mariposa Galactica.
🌈 KEIKI PLAYSHOPS with our gifted guide, Susana Pineda, offered daily for ages 6 and up.
🌈 OPEN TIME for rest & relaxation or adventure—whether it's unwinding on the land, exploring pristine nearby beaches, or embarking on a scenic mountain hike.
🌈 PRIVATE TELEGRAM COMMUNITY for connection & potential collaboration or coordination – carpooling, skill sharing, bartering and beyond.
Meet Your Guides
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Bree Melanson is a spiritual channel, international speaker, and breathwork facilitator with over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals toward personal transformation and heightened intuition. Her grounded approach to spirituality demystifies the unseen, empowering others to access their innate connection to higher consciousness.
As a channel, Bree conveys messages from higher consciousness, including connections with extraterrestrial beings, to provide insights that foster personal and collective growth. Her work emphasizes dissolving barriers between the physical and spiritual realms, making profound wisdom accessible and applicable to everyday life.
In addition to her channeling work, Bree is a certified breathwork facilitator, integrating this modality to promote healing and transformation. Her unique approach combines breathwork with intuitive guidance, helping individuals release emotional blocks and reconnect with their authentic selves. Through workshops and online offerings, participants often experience significant shifts, overcoming chronic conditions and long-standing emotional patterns.
Bree's teachings have been featured on platforms like Gaia TV's "Channeling: A Bridge To The Beyond" and podcasts such as "Beyond Belief" with George Noory. She continues to inspire and educate through her online classes and certifications, aiming to reactivate intuition and manifestation abilities in others.
Through her multifaceted work, Bree Melanson remains dedicated to guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys, facilitating deeper connections to self and the universe.
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Susana Pineda is a Colombian-born, California based jazz singer, composer, and interdisciplinary artist renowned for her innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds. Her musical journey led her to the California Jazz Conservatory, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies, refining her vocal technique and deepening her passion for improvisation.
Beyond her musical pursuits, Susana is deeply committed to arts education, particularly in nurturing creativity among children. From the age of 12, she taught various craft techniques in her mother's arts and crafts store in Colombia, fostering a lifelong dedication to teaching. Her technical high school education in applied arts and design further solidified her foundation in the visual arts.
In Los Angeles, Susana co-developed the "Mindfulness through the Arts" program at Seven Arrows Elementary School, integrating mindfulness practices with artistic expression to cultivate balance, connection, and joy among students. Her workshops emphasize the exploration of art, nature, and mindfulness, encouraging children to connect with their creativity while appreciating the world around them.
At Mountain Medicine, Susana will serve as our Keiki Guide, leading children's workshops that blend art, nature, and mindfulness. Her sessions aim to create spaces where young participants can explore and discover their unique magic, fostering a deep connection to nature and their own creative potential.
Through her multifaceted work, Susana Pineda continues to inspire both audiences and students, weaving together the threads of music, art, and mindfulness to enrich lives and nurture the next generation of creative thinkers.
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Mia Luciano is a curator of experiences, a creative connector, and one of the visionaries behind Mercado Sagrado, a gathering space where art, nature, and holistic wisdom intersect. With a deep reverence for the unseen threads that weave community and culture together, she has spent over a decade crafting immersive environments that invite people to slow down, remember, and reconnect—with themselves, with each other, and with the natural world.
Her work is rooted in a passion for bringing kindred spirits together—artists, seekers, makers, and healers—to explore the landscapes of creativity, consciousness, and collective renewal. Through her curation, Mia designs experiences that feel both timeless and alive, honoring the ancient and the emergent.
Inspired by the sacred landscapes that have shaped her own journey, she sees Mountain Medicine as a living temple—one that echoes the ancient healing sanctuaries of the past while serving as a beacon for those seeking inspiration, transformation, and a deeper sense of belonging.
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Nicolas Maldonado and Susana Pineda craft improvisational soundscapes inspired by nature’s beauty, weaving vocals, saxophone, percussion, and electronics into immersive musical ecosystems. Their music evokes imagined worlds and subtle, organic rhythms—like bird songs echoing through a forest—filling the space with the vitality and spirit of the natural world.
Originally from Colombia, vocalist Susana Pineda infuses the duo’s sound with the rich textures of Latin American musical traditions. Her voice moves fluidly between genres, blending traditional rhythms, extended vocal techniques, and spoken word to create a dynamic, expressive tapestry.
Saxophonist Nicolas Maldonado, a Los Angeles native, brings his deep-rooted skills as a composer and improviser, shaping intricate melodies, harmonies, and textures that expand the duo’s sonic landscape. Together, they create a musical journey that is both deeply intuitive and transportive—a conversation between sound and the living world.
Bree Melanson
Susana Pineda
Mia Luciano
Nicolas & Susana
Kailee Soong
Tahiti Kulia
Mel Nahas
Nicolas Maldonado
Nicolas Maldonado is a California based saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose work explores the intersection of acoustic and electronic sound. Performing on tenor and soprano saxophones, he integrates live electronics to shape spontaneous compositions within evolving sonic landscapes. His music blurs the lines between structured form and open improvisation, creating immersive textures that fuse jazz, experimental music, and electronic manipulation.
Nicolas has performed alongside esteemed artists such as Bennie Maupin, Les McCann, and Nicole Mitchell. In 2015, he was selected for the Catalina Jazz Young Artist Series. He leads the chamber-jazz ensemble Glass Bead, which released its debut EP in 2019, followed by the "Dayspring" EP in 2020. His recent project, "Affinity," is a collaborative album with vocalist Susana Pineda, released in March 2024.
Nicolas continues to expand his artistic horizons, working on a forthcoming album centered around solo works that engage live electronics, minimalism, and jazz practices, reflecting his dedication to pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.
https://www.instagram.com/maldonico_/
https://www.instagram.com/susanapinedac/
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Kailee Soong is a generational Native Hawaiian Ho‘oponopono practitioner, carrying forward the sacred art of reconciliation and deep emotional healing. With ancestral wisdom as her guide, Kailee helps individuals release the lingering emotional ties of their past, allowing them to rediscover peace in the present, reconnect with their loved ones, and rebuild a strong, loving relationship with themselves.
Her forthcoming book, set to be released by the time of our gathering, offers a profound exploration of Ho‘oponopono—teaching how to engage with this ancient practice in its true form to restore harmony in mind, body, and spirit after life’s most distressing experiences. At Mountain Medicine, Kailee will hold space for those ready to free themselves from old wounds, embrace self-compassion, and step fully into their own healing journey.
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Mahinanani Antonia is the Founder of the Wai Ola Foundational Council and nonprofit, and serves as a Hub Leader for Health & Wellbeing.
A channel for ancient indigenous wisdom, she is a devoted practitioner of Ho’oponopono, sound healing, meditation, hypnosis, and Akashic Record facilitation. She also works as a personal trainer and counselor, guiding others toward a deeper understanding of Divine Union—within themselves and with the world around them.
Born into a sacred Kahuna Ali’i bloodline, Mahinanani holds a profound spiritual connection to the ‘āina (land) and honors the kuleana (responsibility) of preserving and embodying the ALOHA spirit for generations to come. From a young age, her father taught her not to fear the spiritual realms. Through early exposure to prayer, Ho’oponopono, and ceremonial exorcism, she was initiated into the path of spiritual healing.
In this era of prophecy spoken of by indigenous peoples around the world, Mahinanani’s kuleana is to help build sanctuaries of healing—spaces that weave together ancient and modern cultural practices. Her mission is to support all people in awakening their innate gifts and realigning their soul’s blueprint with the rhythms of nature.
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Chanelle Kanani is a Hawai‘i-born, multifaceted healing artist and musician whose work is a living expression of aloha. Through her practice, The Aloha Folk, she shares the ancient art of Lomi Lomi and original music that honors her roots and uplifts the spirit. At Mountain Medicine, Chanelle will offer both live musical performances and 1:1 healing arts sessions, inviting us into a deeper experience of embodiment, beauty, and presence.
Her Lomi Lomi bodywork is deeply rooted in the healing traditions of her lineage—intuitive and heart-centered. Each session is an invitation to slow down, release, and reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence. Chanelle’s presence is gentle yet powerful, holding space with grace and deep care. Whether through the resonance of her voice or the rhythm of her hands, she offers a grounded transmission of remembrance—one that brings us home to the body and to the land.
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Mel Nahas is the co-founder of Conscious City Guide, a platform dedicated to curating events that promote conscious living and community engagement. Born in Indonesia and raised in Perth, Mel transitioned from a successful career in the music industry to focus on fostering connections that enhance individual and collective well-being. Her work with Conscious City Guide reflects her commitment to sustainability and mindfulness, providing resources for those seeking a more conscious lifestyle.
Mel Nahas has been an integral part of Mercado Sagrado since 2017, collaborating as a producer to bring its vision to life. With her deep expertise in curating conscious gatherings, she has helped shape the event into a sanctuary for artists, healers, and seekers alike. Her work with Mercado Sagrado reflects her dedication to fostering meaningful connections and creating immersive experiences that bridge the worlds of creativity, spirituality, and sustainability. Through this long-standing partnership, Mel continues to cultivate spaces where community and transformation thrive.
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Noelani Love is a singer-songwriter, artist, and community leader from the island of Oʻahu. Rooted in her Hawaiian heritage, she shares music as a tool for healing, connection, and remembering our relationship with nature and spirit.
Her songs blend island rhythms with uplifting frequencies, creating spaces of joy, reflection, and heart-opening. She has performed internationally at festivals, retreats, and ceremonies, offering her voice in service to collective healing.
As a mother, coach, and artist, she lives in devotion to the spirit of aloha, inspiring others to lead with authenticity and love.
In addition to her music, Noelani crafts intentional jewelry — wearable pieces inspired by the elements — to support empowerment and presence in daily life.
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Nicolas Maldonado is a California based saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose work explores the intersection of acoustic and electronic sound. Performing on tenor and soprano saxophones, he integrates live electronics to shape spontaneous compositions within evolving sonic landscapes. His music blurs the lines between structured form and open improvisation, creating immersive textures that fuse jazz, experimental music, and electronic manipulation.
Nicolas has performed alongside esteemed artists such as Bennie Maupin, Les McCann, and Nicole Mitchell. In 2015, he was selected for the Catalina Jazz Young Artist Series. He leads the chamber-jazz ensemble Glass Bead, which released its debut EP in 2019, followed by the "Dayspring" EP in 2020. His recent project, "Affinity," is a collaborative album with vocalist Susana Pineda, released in March 2024.
Nicolas continues to expand his artistic horizons, working on a forthcoming album centered around solo works that engage live electronics, minimalism, and jazz practices, reflecting his dedication to pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.
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Honey C Golden is a healer, teacher, and explorer of esoteric knowledge, dedicated to guiding individuals through personal transformation and spiritual awakening. With a focus on ascension, hidden history, and holistic healing, Honey offers a unique blend of insights and practices that empower others to connect with their higher selves and the universe.
Honey provides guidance on the ascension process, helping individuals navigate their spiritual journeys, connect with their higher self and elevate their consciousness. Through her teachings, she assists others in understanding and embracing the shifts occurring within and around them, fostering a deeper connection to their spiritual paths.
Passionate about uncovering humanity's true origins, Honey delves into hidden histories to shed light on our collective past. She explores esoteric knowledge and ancient wisdom, offering fresh perspectives that encourage a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.
As a healer, Honey specializes in quantum healing and clearing blocks. She collaborates with other practitioners to provide transformative experiences, such as joint healing sessions that invoke calming energies to soothe physical and emotional discomforts. Through her YouTube channel, Honey shares healing videos and discussions on various topics, including ascension symptoms and active meditation, offering accessible resources for those seeking guidance on their healing journeys.
Through her multifaceted work, Honey C Golden continues to inspire and empower individuals to embark on their own paths of healing and spiritual growth, fostering a community centered around enlightenment and well-being.
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Chef Makani Michiko, a native of Hawai’i, is renowned for her culinary expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. She is the founder and head chef of Pono Burger, a high-end burger restaurant chain that emphasizes sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. Makani's culinary journey began in her homeland, where she co-founded Ultimate Burger on the Big Island of Hawaii, driven by a soulful necessity to return to what made her feel good—feeding people.
Her commitment to sustainability and passion for Hawaiian cuisine have garnered national attention, leading to appearances on shows like "Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted," where she showcased the rich flavors of Hawaiian culinary traditions. Makani's philosophy centers around building slowly and doing it the right way, ensuring that each dish reflects the integrity of its ingredients and the spirit of aloha.
At Mountain Medicine, Makani will bring her deep-rooted connection to Hawaiian culture and her dedication to mindful cuisine, offering a nourishing experience that honors both the land and its people.
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Shiva Rose is a holistic wellness advocate, author, and entrepreneur devoted to reconnecting people with the healing power of nature. Shaped by her early years in Iran, her journey of deep transformation began with personal healing and evolved into a mission to inspire others to embrace a more conscious, natural way of living.
Her health challenges led her to explore holistic remedies, culminating in The Local Rose, a platform dedicated to clean beauty, plant-based healing, and spiritual well-being. This passion blossomed into her eponymous skincare line, crafted with organic, wildcrafted ingredients that honor ancient wisdom and the rhythms of the Earth.
Beyond her work in natural wellness, Shiva is deeply immersed in the ancient art of Cha Dao, or The Way of Tea, a meditative practice that fosters presence and connection. Through tea ceremony, she cultivates stillness, reverence, and communion with nature, offering a sacred space for reflection and wordless connection. She believes tea is a living medicine—one that nurtures the spirit and brings people together in harmony.
As a writer, speaker, and guide in the realms of ritual, Ayurveda, and sacred femininity, Shiva continues to empower others to rediscover radiance from within—through nourishment, beauty, and deep alignment with the natural world.
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Farmer Dave Scher is a California-based musician, composer, therapist, and sound healer renowned for his pioneering contributions to the music, surf, art, and wellness communities. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Elvis Costello, Interpol, Kurt Vile, Animal Collective, and Jenny Lewis. His signature lap steel guitar, keyboard, and melodica stylings have been foundational to bands such as Beachwood Sparks, All Night Radio, and The Skiffle Players.
Currently, he leads Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West (FDWOW), a cosmic West Coast soul collective celebrated for its lush soundscapes and transformative live performances.
In addition to his musical path, Farmer Dave is a dedicated practitioner of Qigong—an ancient Chinese art of movement, breath, and meditation supporting health and spiritual vitality. This devotion reflects his broader commitment to holistic well-being and the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
Farmer Dave also serves as an associate therapist at Heart Theory, supporting clients through a holistic lens. He facilitates surf therapy with Hydro Theory and Waves of Grief and is a certified holographic sound healing practitioner, trained under Dr. Paul Hubbert. His wellness work includes crafting “cellular wellness music” using binaural beats, isochronic tones, brainwave entrainment, ambient electronics, nature sounds, and healing harmonics.
His offerings—whether in concerts, sound baths, or ceremonial settings—embody a bridge between contemporary music and sacred traditions. Through his multidisciplinary approach, Farmer Dave invites others into deepened states of harmony, connection, and inner transformation.
More guides & also makers to be announced soon
“Long ago, before the time of great change, the old ones lived in perfect balance with the land, the sea, and the sky. There was no separation between the people and nature, for they were one.”
- Kaili'ohe Kame'ekua, Tales From The Night Rainbow
Set against the backdrop of Kaua‘i’s raw beauty, Mountain Medicine is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, with community, and with the unseen magic that surrounds us.
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– Community-oriented souls looking for meaningful connections with others who honor nature, creativity, and holistic living
– Those feeling burnt out from demands of everyday life, craving a deep reset immersed in nature, simplicity, and the aloha vibration
– Truth seekers and keepers—those who feel called to uncover and remember the wisdom of the ancients, reconnecting with sacred knowledge often hidden, lost or forgotten
- Families longing to gather in a meaningful way—parents seeking a nourishing space to connect with their children and community
– Little ones who thrive in the wild—children who play barefoot, climb trees and learn from the land, who want to get creative, enjoy the outdoors and play
– Creatives, founders, practitioners and professionals seeking a break from the daily grind, longing for experiences that nurture the soul, restore balance, prioritize connection and fun
– Adventurous spirits looking to expand their perception of reality and consciousness, ready to explore profound ideas and engage in leading edge conversations
–Guardians of the Earth—surfers, artists and wanderers who honor the land as teacher and kin, devoted to walking in reciprocity with nature
– Individuals in transition—in the portal of change, seeking clarity, courage, and the support of a like-minded community
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With over a decade of experience hosting intentional gatherings in natural sanctuaries, Mercado Sagrado has witnessed the profound transformation that unfolds when a like-minded community comes together to connect, explore, and expand.
Mountain Medicine is more than an event—it is a modern-day Asclepion, a sacred refuge where the land itself becomes the healer. Rooted in the wisdom of Tales from the Night Rainbow and the ancient sanctuaries of the past, this experience invites you to step beyond the known and into the timeless rhythm of the Earth, where renewal arises not through force, but through deep listening and surrender.
Set against the untamed beauty of Kaua’i—where mountains hold stories, waters cleanse the spirit, and the ‘āina carries the ancient frequency of Mū—Mountain Medicine is a place of rest, revelation, and reconnection. Through movement, play, creative expression, and communion with the elements, this immersive experience guides you back to the radiance of your own inner light.
“In the beginning, we were small in number. We loved and cared for each other, and we loved and cared for the land. We lived as one family, and all were our brothers and sisters.”
JUNE 5 - 8, 2025
Kaua’i
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To reserve your spot at Mountain Medicine, membership in our Mercado Sagrado-PMA is required – it’s totally free to join along with your ticket to the gathering.
Payment plans are available at checkout through our ticketing partner, Conscious City Guide.
We are here for you to make this process as simple as possible and are happy to answer any additional questions you may have. Please feel free to email us here.
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Simplicity is part of the magic of island life. Remember to leave room in your suitcase for any gems you pick up from the magical makers you’ll meet in the Mountain Medicine marketplace.
June is a beautiful time to visit Kaua’i with highs around 83°F (28°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). It is generally a drier month with lower chances of rain compared to the winter months.
Clothing & General Needs:
1. Lightweight clothing for warm weather with breathable fabrics like shorts, T-shirts, and sundresses.
2. Swimwear & beach towel for enjoying Kaua‘i’s stunning beaches and ocean adventures.
3. Sandals and/or comfortable shoes for exploring or hiking.
4. A sun hat – and if you use it, sun protection that does not include chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate (which are banned in Hawai’i and not good for us anyway!) – we recommend Living Libations if you’re looking for a holistic brand.
5. Light layers – evenings can be cooler, so bring a light jacket or sweater.
6. Toiletries and personal care items.
7. Portable phone charger to ensure your devices stay powered.
8. A camera if desired.
9. Daypack or beach bag for any hikes, or beach outings.
10. Rain jacket, poncho or umbrella – just in case of unexpected showers.
11. Notebook & pen for journaling or sketching.
12. A pillow or sheepskin to sit on
DIY Camping Needs:
1. Tent and stakes if needed for comfort and shelter. Here are some local rental options if preferable: Kaua’i Camping Gear, Pitch a Tent Kaua’i.
2. A lightweight sleeping bag &/or blankets + pillow.
3. Lighting – a headlamp or flashlight and anything you’d like for your space such as solar fairy lights or a solar lantern, etc.
4. Reusable water bottle.
5. Travel mug, plate, bowl & utensils – for coffee, tea, and meals.
6. Cooler & ice packs – if bringing perishable snacks or drinks.
7. Any snacks or breakfast items you prefer – lunch & dinner are family style, breakfast is BYO.
8. Biodegradable soap & sponge if needed, for easy cleanup.
9. Towel & washcloth.
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Upon reservation of your space we will send you detailed information about where we will gather and how to get there.
Our Kaua’i home for the weekend will be near Kalalea Mountain and Anahola.Lihue Airport is the primary airport on the Island of Kauai and our location is about 25 minutes away.
If you prefer a direct flight to Kauai, several airports offer non-stop service to Lihue Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
We recommend renting a car however, upon reservation of your space we’ll invite you to our Mountain Medicine community Telegram group to connect about potential carpooling possibilities if that is of interest.
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Mountain Medicine can accommodate up to 150 on the land, fostering a harmonious blend of meaningful connection, intimate community experiences, and space for personal reflection and solitude
The Hawaiian islands are like no other place in the world. If visiting for your first time we recommend reading about how to best support marine life and conservation efforts hereand for insight into the heart of the culture we recommend the books The Bowl of Lightand Pono: The Way of Living
Camping is DIY (please read our ‘what to pack’ section above) and spaces are first come, however there is plenty of space for everyone
Showers, bathrooms and potable water will be available on site for campers
Everyone is invited to arrive, set up camp and settle in from 12 noon on Thursday, June 5th
Camping is welcome but optional, if you prefer to stay nearby in an airbnb and join us for the day + evening activations please select the appropriate ticket.
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Travel to and from Kaua’i, and the location
Breakfast (family style lunches + dinners are included)
Any additional services such as 1:1 healing arts sessions or participation in activations with limited space such as lei making or tea ceremony
DYI Camping gear — please see our ‘what to pack’ list, above and if you’re interesting in renting on island here are a few options: Kaua’i Camping Gear, Pitch a Tent Kaua’i.