COVID-19

As of March 21, through May 31, 2020 the Volcano Rainforest Retreat Bed & Breakfast will be temporarily closed for the safety and protection of our Volcano community and all communities in the Hawaiian Islands, as well as travelers and destinations around the world. Possible extended closure due to travel restrictions to the Hawaiian Islands. Check the Major Travel Restrictions Imposed link on the Home page for on-going Updates.

We regret the disappointment of guests who have anticipated their vacations and adventures in Hawaii. We are responding to the guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the protective actions outlined by the Federal, Hawaii State and County governments and Health Departments.

As part of the larger community in the Hawaiian Islands, we would like to inform world travelers that the Governor of Hawaii has recommended all travel to Hawaii be postponed for a future time to prevent infection by travelers, and increasing community spread of the virus in the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, all travelers entering Hawaii on plane or ship will be subject to a mandated 14 day quarantine.

Currently, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, all Hawaii County Beach Parks, State Parks, public shoreline access, ocean and trail tours are temporarily closed indefinitely for public safety. The hospitality community is also effected by closures of hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals. Please stay home and shelter in place, as much as possible, for this unknown period of time.

We appreciate your understanding and shared values as we each do our part for the protection and safety of all people in the world, as the global community works to manage and contain this new virus, and a vaccine is developed. Please call us for personal questions about your future visit. (800) 550-8696. Do sign up here, or on the Home page to receive our Newsletter for on-going and current updates.

When safe conditions allow us to move in the world again more freely, we anticipate the joy of travel returning, and look forward to welcoming visitors again, with the warmth of aloha, to the Hawaiian lslands and the lush beauty of the Volcano Rainforest Retreat on Hawaii Island.

The Art of Innkeeping

About the Goldens

Visionary Proprietors of Volcano Rainforest Retreat B&B

When guests arrive at our Volcano Hawaii Bed and Breakfast, set on one and a half acres of stunning rain forest, they are warmly greeted and treated like ohana (family). Like their visitors, Kathleen and Peter Golden also made a pilgrimage to the land of Aloha “once upon a time” in search of peace and beauty. Little did they know, when they left San Francisco in 1991 for the Big Island of Hawaii, that what was originally envisioned as their dream home location would evolve into a must-stay Volcano bed & breakfast destination.

Land preparation on the original half-acre, near Kilauea Volcano, began in 1988, when Peter and his son, Joshua, used machetes to carve the first path into the dense Hawaiian rainforest. In 1995, after building their 12-sided house on the adjacent land, the Goldens opened their original home as a guest cottage to visitors traveling to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

The creation of three additional structures as part of their personal living space gracefully evolved over 18 years as they conveyed their vision to local builders and craftsmen, building and weaving each living space into the landscape. Gradually, four separate hand crafted structures became a collection of bed and breakfast cottages. The Golden’s current home is also on the property where they enjoy sharing their creation and love of the land with the many visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii.

Based on excerpts from “Soul Architects”
By Loni Reader, Hawaiian Style Magazine

Private handcrafted cottages with skylights
Forest views and covered decks
Hot Tubs
Romantic gas fireplaces
Breakfast in the privacy of your cottage
Kitchens and kitchenettes
Wine glasses and bottle opener
High Speed Wireless Internet
DVD/CD selection
Iron and ironing boards
Safe for valuables
Flashlights, headlamps
Guest parking and private carports
Volcano Village restaurants and galleries

Gratitude

The Goldens would like to express their gratitude to all those who work behind the scenes to care for the natural and man-made beauty at the Volcano Rainforest Retreat. By their on-going presence and service each staff person makes the bed and breakfast retreat a very special place, alive with heart and soul.

Peter and Kathleen are especially grateful to Carolyn and Roby LaPorte of Wowi Zowi, Bed & Breakfast Hotel Website Designers, Website Internet Marketing. We especially appreciate their understanding of our artistic process in creating our bed & breakfast retreat. It is not just a business, it is our life’s work together… the expression of our shared love of life and the land. We are so grateful for their capacity to step into our world and convey the essence and unique sense of place of the Volcano Rainforest Retreat. Their brilliance and co-creative force in photography, design, and layout has allowed us to more fully share our inspired vision with the world.

Special thanks to Anne Lee, who co-created the beautiful text and offered her creative, sensitive and artistic input throughout the entire development process.

What Our Guests Say…

“The ‘Sanctuary’ has been the highlight of our trip. It is the most amazing place we’ve ever been. We had to drag ourselves away to go see the volcano!”
R&C – CA

“We had a magical experience yesterday. The lava goes to the ocean is so wonderful and spiritual, more than any other experience. We understood why the native Hawaiians thought it was God. It is so big and emotional.”
Italy

“A truly magical & relaxing honeymoon stay in the rainforest. There is such a peace here – the environment, the art & creators, the light & water & wood.”

“The fragrant air, so crisp & clean at night lent to the solace of the Guest Cottage. We enjoyed every aspect of staying here. The wind chimes woke us up – We played gin rummy late into the night.”
Boston, MA

800-550-8696 / 808-985-8696

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