Your Retreat Portal for Patonga

The Lantern Path

A guided passage through preparation, ceremony and return.

Kalama means “torch” or “light” in Hawaiian. That image ~a light carried with you, not one that tells you where to go~ is at the heart of this work. The Lantern Path grew from that idea: a little illumination along the way, helping you notice what is already present, listen more closely, and find your own way through.

The Path will unfold slowly in the weeks before and after our time in Patonga. It is not a checklist to complete, but a place to pause, reflect, and stay close to what is unfolding along the way.

Each part will open when the time is right. You’ll receive a message when something new is ready for you.

The Path Begins Here

How you arrive matters. Not because you need to become more grounded, certain or ready, but because the attention you offer now is already part of the ceremony.

Here, the medicine is approached in relationship, with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to listen: to what you are carrying, what is supporting you, and what you may be ready to meet.

Nothing needs to be completed, performed or shared. Move slowly. Follow what draws you. Let your own way of knowing guide you.

Preparation is not separate from the experience.
It is where the relationship begins.

As the Path Opens…

When a new part of the path opens, meet it with a little unhurried space. You do not need to move through every page or answer every question. Follow what has energy for you.

Make a Little Room
Choose a moment with some breathing room. Even a small pocket of genuine attention can hold a lot.