Eco-Feminist Community in Hawaii

Pre-Volcano Community Time Capsule & Memorial Page

This page preserves our pre-volcano community history. Our ecofeminist community and rainforest sanctuary were destroyed during the 2018 Kilauea volcano eruption.

Explore our post-volcano rebirth through the Lava to Lotus Web Portfolio, featuring creative ventures like Yin-Yang Gender Healing (building upon our pre-eruption legacy as an ecofeminist community).

Hedonisia Hawaii Eco-Feminist Community Pre-Volcano History

As an ecofeminist community hawaii sanctuary, Hedonisia focused on female empowerment through operational policies, eco-living practices, and creative web projects. Prior to the 2018 Kilauea volcano eruption, our rainforest sanctuary welcomed women and male allies worldwide to practice self-reliance, consent culture, and sustainable living in harmony with nature.

Empowerment and Self-Reliance in the Rainforest

As an ecofeminist community, Hedonisia focused on female empowerment through our policies, practices, and web projects. Living in the jungle and learning self-reliance and stoicism can be very empowering for women who realize they can do a lot for themselves without having to rely on men.

The natural exposure you have in the Hawaiian rainforest will help sharpen many skills, including some you may not even know you possess.

Ecofeminist Philosophy and Challenge-Based Learning

Ecofeminism draws connections between the feminist and environmental movements. It equates the treatment of women on the planet with the treatment of Mother Earth. It also references the fact that women's work and even female bodies are more closely connected to the planet and cycles of nature.

We believe the best method of learning is through doing. At Hedonisia, you get the chance to do a whole lot! It is not feminist to coddle a female with only gentle feedback. We help you with our guidelines on environmental adaptation and empowerment as you settle into your volunteer or intern life.

Identifying your strengths is one of the most empowering things you can do. Many women report how surprised they are at how multifaceted and handy they are.

With our Jungle Queen Program, women tend to become stronger when allowed the opportunity to be challenged by a real jungle. When a woman feels comfortable and confident to navigate the jungle without needing a man, she feels strong and independent. It is why many women told us they chose to stay in our little rainforest Hawaiian community.

Pre-Volcano Intern Manager Testimonial

Hedonisia has given me so much growth! I am eternally grateful for the family I have made and the experiences we have shared. I came here a codependent, burnt-out young woman. I am leaving a spiritually sound, stress-free fairy! This has been my first time traveling without my family. I cannot wait to keep learning from the work I do and the people I have met. I will always consider Hedo my home and I hope to come back. Thank you for everything this community has given me. I will miss my Intern Team so incredibly much. I will stay in touch. Love and Light always, Emily (2015).

Note: The Intern Community Manager program has ended. Meet our former interns on the Community Intern Alumni page, or see the current Hedonisia Residential Camping Internship.

Pre-Volcano Community Information & Guidelines

1. Female Travelers in Hawaii: Addressing the needs and concerns of females traveling alone or with other women in Hawaii.
2. Consent Culture Community: Guidelines and policies developed for a harmonious, safe community.
3. Jungle Queens: Tools and structure for women to become empowered physically, intellectually, creatively, and in nature.
4. Male Feminists: Welcoming male allies supportive of empowered females into our community.
5. Hedonisia Lava to Lotus Web Projects: Core web and book projects created by community volunteers and interns.