Halekulani Okinawa has announced a seven-day retreat offered in partnership with Blue Zones, the evidence-based wellness organization. Taking place October 19–25, the “Blue Zones Retreat” in Japan immerses participants in the wisdom of longevity in one of the world’s original "blue zone" regions. This marks the second year of a three-year partnership between the two brands.
The seven-day “Blue Zones Retreat” at Halekulani Okinawa will comprise six Blue Zones modules, as well as several experiences and workshops rooted in Okinawa’s culture of longevity. Highlights of the retreat include:
- Six Blue Zones modules, designed to teach the "Power 9" principles for longevity
- Tea ceremony and cooking class with a Ryukyu cuisine expert using Okinawan ingredients
- A visit to an awamori distillery, recently recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- A trip to the Yachimun no Sato, where guests can explore the studios and shops of Okinawan potters
- A tour of the historic Nakijin Castle Ruins, constructed in the 1200s
- A vegetable sushi workshop with Halekulani Okinawa’s sushi chef
- A cultural workshop on playing the sanshin, a traditional three-string Okinawan instrument
Prices include accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, round-trip airport transfers and all retreat programming.
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