Creating Community with Yourself and with Others
Facilitated by Tracy Matfin
Hosted by La'akea Community
Fridays beginning November 9th, from 9am - 12noon

Come learn several of the skills which have helped La'akea Community thrive. This series of classes is an introduction to many methods of advancing self-awareness and clear communication. We will create a small temporary community which meets on Fridays from 9am - noon. The first step will be creating a safe container (see below) for personal growth. Then we will cover the following topics:

- Peer Counseling as taught to me by Amara Karuna

- Boundaries and Consent, Network for New Culture Style

- Compassionate Communication from Marshall Rosenberg

- Forum from ZEGG Community in Germany

- Huna, a Hawaiian Philosophy, as taught to me by Stewart Blackburn

- Healing from Within including the Skills of Pleasure as taught to me by Stewart Blackburn

- Manifesting Your Reality as taught to me by Stewart Blackburn

When: Five Fridays beginning November 9th, from 9am - 12noon
Location: La'akea Community Meadow Space
Contact: Tracy Matfin for more information at tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com or 808-443-4076

The fee is $150-$300 sliding scale. Please pay as your income allows. Trades are welcome. No one will be turned away do to lack of funds.

** INTRO OPTION: The first two Fridays, November 9th and November 16th are open as drop in days for $10/day to try the class out and see if you want to continue!

Safe Container: participants must attend one of the first two classes. After the second week the group is closed with no drop-ins available.


Tracy Matfin is an educator turned gardener, mother, permaculture instructor and lover of life. She is a founding member of La'akea Community (permaculture-hawaii.com) where she has been living and experimenting with sustainability for more than ten years. Tracy practices what she teaches. She practices non-violent communication, peer counseling, Huna (a form of Hawaiian spirituality), couples counseling and group facilitation. When people learn from Tracy, they tend to feel connected with themselves, the earth and one-another--they feel good and have fun.

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Lava Recovery Party

hosted by Laakea Intentional Community

Saturday December 1st, from 1 - 9 P.M.

At 1:00 we are facilitating a HEALING CIRCLE. Our intention is to provide space for those in the Puna Community who have or are experiencing loss and pain due to the lava eruption. We need supportive allies from Puna and the wider community to come support, listen to, and share their own deep feelings. All are Welcome. We will be looking within, sharing in pairs, small groups and the large group. Let's come together with acceptance for all belief systems and perspectives. Please be on time.

At 3:00 Kunswa MARIMBA Band will start the MUSIC off bringing rhythms to soothe the soul and bring the community together.

At 5:00 We will share in a POTLUCK MEAL. Desserts will be sold.

At 6:30 UNITY AND THE BAND OF ANGELS will bring us healing with Unity's angelic voice and the bands sweet sounds.

At 8:00 DJ REZA will keep us moving with ECSTATIC DANCE.

This event is a Fundraiser for Laakea. We are a small intentional community, focused on sustainability and personal growth and have been here since 2005. Located just a few miles from fissure 8 we are feeling so grateful to still have our land, yet have been set back in many ways, including our financial stability.

We are asking for $10- $40 sliding scale admission. If you have been deeply affected by this lava event, and this amount feels prohibitive come for free.

We are having a SILENT AUCTION.  Viewing will start Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. You can come to  silent action without paying event fee. We appreciate donations and will be here to receive them Friday Nov. 30th, noon- 2:00. Let us know if you have large items needing to be picked up. Text or call J.J. at 907-360-5094 Mahalo.

For more info: www.permaculture-hawaii.com/party/  or call Tracy at 808-443-4076

Our ADDRESS IS 13-3844 Alaili road. Head towards Kalapana on 130 from Pahoa, 1 mile past Leilani on right is Alaili, look for signs.


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Community and Permaculture Tour
at La'akea Intentional Community, Pahoa


Where:  La'akea Community, meet at Main House
When:  Saturday, November 17th @ 9:30 am
Cost:  Donation, suggested $5-15 if you can. No one turned away.

More Info: call Tracy for more info at 808-443-4076
Description: Come join us for an introduction to permaculture and our community lifestyle!  Take a fun and informative tour of our land with Tracy, including our organic gardens, alternative building methods, off grid solar system, animals and orchards. Learn some basics of permaculture concepts and how we apply them in action.

We are a committed group of people working together closely in community, on our 24 acres organic permaculture farm. We integrate the social aspects of sustainability into daily life: how to live together with honesty, love and peace, and share power and leadership.  We do not have one central leader, but instead share the cost of the land and the leadership equally.  This is a great time to tour the land and ask questions about community. 

Let us know if you are coming.  Thanks!  
443-4076 or tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com

 

Directions:

La'akea Community, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii: 13-3844 Ala'ili Rd. 

Take Hwy 130 off of Hwy 11, near Kea'au, to Pahoa 
Stay on hwy 130 past Pahoa 
Just past mile marker 14, turn Rt onto Ala'ili Rd. 
Go down Ala'ili Rd. about one mile, turn Rt into La'akea driveway.  Proceed past the "park here" sign to the "main house".
Park here and proceed on foot to the main house.


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Authentic Relating Games!

Facilitated by Chris Gongaware 
Hosted by La'akea Community
Saturday November 17th 5:00-8:30


LOCATION: La'akea Community Main House
TIME: 5-8:30
THEME: Opening to opportunities

Are you open to the life that you want and the possibilities in front of you? Do you regularly feel alive with excitement? Are you able to seize the moment?

On November 17th we'll be exploring opportunities, opportunities in life, opportunities in connection, and opportunities in enjoyment. Come play and co-create a lively night centered around creating opportunities.

5:00pm Doors open - Drop in, Connect, Be Playful, share awkward social time where we stand around, and Dance. (Hopefully we'll have music playing!)
5:30pm It's tragic for everybody that comes on time to hear the rules twice...Doors are locked promptly at 5:30 to create a safe and lively container. (No promises for admittance after 5:30)
8:30pm Class finish - you are welcome to stay and hang out! There will probably be a cuddle pile ;)

This class is professionally facilitated and donation based (suggested $20 xox) No one turned away do to lack of funds!

Come explore the spectrum of human connection in a safe and playful space.

AUTHENTIC RELATING is the antidote for boredom and neediness in relationships; the inspiration for a new generation of human social technology that will change the way we treat feelings and connection in everything from alone-time and relationships to business and education. This will be an evening of fun, highly-interactive exercises that explore new ways of seeing, connecting and appreciating each other (and ourselves) on a deeper and more rewarding level!

Side-effects include:
--Connecting with a complete stranger for five minutes and walking away knowing them better than your own family.
-- Having the best feeling of connection that you've had all year.
-- Finding out what you really want, and saying it!

By ‘games’ we mean fun, highly interactive partner and group exercises that demonstrate and explore authentic relating, and getting to know yourself better while at the same time learning to see and appreciate more about everyone you connect with. These games are NOT board games like 'Chutes & Ladders' and 'Checkers'.

By ‘authentic’ we mean that there is no cookie-cutter mold for how you “should” be or what relating “should look like”. Everyone is a complete universe unto themselves, has a unique style, personality, and integrity that is perfectly *them*, and everyone is perfect and amazing as they are (including their belief that they aren’t.)

What can I expect?

Laughter, fun, nourishment, anxiety/excitement (while learning the difference), relaxation, sparks of connection, feeling ALIVE, insights, challenges, love, REALness, personal growth, transformation.

Who can play?

Anyone! Whether single, dating, young, old, etc., it doesn't matter. Anyone who feels a desire to feel closer with people, and is willing to try something new. (NOTE: These are NOT singles or dating events).

* Please note, out of respect for all participants and activities, we will be closing the doors to start promptly at 5:30pm.

*Authentic Relating is your invitation to connect with heart, humour, curiosity and to revel in the delicious medicine of human connection.

* You are fully supported to choose your own level of involvement at all times. Simple tools and guidance are given to help you honour your sovereignty and communicate your personal boundaries easily. 

* You don't need a partner, AND you're most welcome to bring one (or 5) if you wish: invite anyone else who might fit the bill at being real. Authentic Relating Games are equally suitable and welcoming to single peeps and those in relationships.

* This will be a mix of 1) An amazing time of depth, expression, and connection that does not exist anywhere else in Hawaii, and 2) Creating the life you want through learning REAL-WORLD TOOLS that you can take home with you to enjoy your life, friendships, and work more.

* No prior experience is required. Lifetime guarantee, void where prohibited, see manufacturer for details.

Location: A beautiful room at La'akea Community 13-3844 Ala'ili Rd. Bring flashlights to get to and from your car! 808-443-4076



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Big Island New Culture
Winter Camps! at La'akea Permaculture Community
6 day Winter Camp: Jan 8th- 14th 2019 
and 3 Day Afterglow Jan 14-17th

REGISTER before Nov 1st for the EARLY BIRD discount!

 
Experience wonderful days of emotionally intelligent, poly-friendly, eco-sexy, open hearted, community minded New Culture!
 
We are excited to welcome you to a truly life changing social experiment:
 
 
near Pahoa, on the Big Island of Hawaii
 
"Social Permaculture- Riding the Changes" 

We are only 2 miles uphill from the recent lava eruption, and that has caused a lot of changes to our area! But all our buildings are intact and we are living on the land.  

This camp will be an intensive personal growth experience held at La'akea Community, on our lush, permaculture, rainforest land.
 
Join us in co-creating safe, nurturing, inspiring community, with a focus on how we can be deeply connected with each other, with nature and the world. 
 
New Culture people are dedicated to examining every aspect of our existing cultures and experimenting to find out how to create a world based on love and freedom, rather than fear and violence.
 
Come celebrate, be challenged, and enjoy yourself on the land and still existing beach as we share our talents, knowledge and hearts with each other.
 
Our rich program will have a focus on a sustainable culture of interconnections, including classes with well known teachers in 
Social Permaculture, Polyamory discussions, massage, consent & boundaries training, as well as cuddle puddles, gender circles, Tantra Pujas and a creativity sharing Cabaret night.
 
The daily schedule will include workshops, ZEGG-style forums, three meals and time for an afternoon snooze.
 
Please join, share and invite: https://www.facebook.com/
 
 
Join us longer for
Paradise Afterglow
Jan 14th-17th
 A relaxing sensual, connective time, reserved only for people who attend the first camp and want to deepen the experience, extend our time together, and explore nature!
 
Paradise Afterglow camp extension will be held at Laakea, and have a focus on relaxation, sensuality and play. This time will help us continue to deepen our connections to each other and with nature. 
Explore the many amazing and unusual natural features of our area! 
We will visit the nearby black sand beach, visit the local farmers market and enjoy the live Hawaiian music,
 Enjoy our wood fired hot tub and visit the natural steam vent saunas!
We may get to view some of the after effects of the recent lava eruption, which is now cooling off.
 
We'll have mornings and evenings to enjoy connective classes led by staff, and camper offerings, and continue doing daily forums.  
 
Cost for 6 day camp: $545-645 sliding scale.  Get the discount by registering before Nov 1st!
Cost for full 9 days: $725-925
 
Register for camps with La'akea Community, 
more info email Tracy at tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com or call her at 808 443-4076
 
Also after camp don't miss the  Hawaii Tantra Festival  Feb 2-6!
 
La'akea Community is a small, family style, egalitarian, intentional permaculture community on the big island of Hawai'i. Staying with us is a vibrant immersion in our community lifestyle, and many visitors find it transformative and life changing. We are a committed group of people working together closely as a means to health, relationship vitality, economic stability, personal and spiritual growth. We focus on the social aspect of sustainability: how to live together with honesty, love and peace, and share power and leadership.