Alice in Veganland retreats merge health, wellness, mindfulness, and human connection, while teaching participants how to lead a delicious and compassionate plant based life. Embark on a food-centric adventure to nurture your body, mind, and soul. You will leave feeling lighter, refreshed, and excited for the next chapter of your incredible life!
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PAST RETREATS
LIVING ALOHA RETREAT
OCTOBER 16-22, 2019
MAUI, HI
Are you leading the life of your dreams? The Living Aloha Retreat is a once in a lifetime opportunity to reconnect with your highest self in the magical rainforest of Maui. You spend so much of your life on autopilot - moving through your days with endless to-do lists and responsibilities, oftentimes playing caretaker to others, and barely having the chance to breathe, yet alone flourish. Let us lift the weight off your shoulders for a week of self-care, personal development, movement, adventure, community, and play. We will take care of everything you need and ensure an entire week of bliss where you can check in with your soul, set intentions, learn how to best take care of your physical and emotional health, and eat all the vegan things. Bring home the aloha spirit and the tools to truly make the rest of your life, the best of your life!
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."
- PROVERB
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Join Lillian and Alice for six incredible nights in paradise. We will be staying at Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center overlooking the ocean with onsite pools, hot tubs, and an infrared sauna. Together we will be learning Lillian's health, beauty, and anti-aging secrets as Alice conducts daily yoga and mindfulness sessions. Learn and practice Lillian and Alice's lifestyle for a week and enjoy gourmet organic vegan meals made with local ingredients and love. Mahalo!
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Lillian Müller grew up in the South of Norway. In her early 20s, she become a successful model in London, where she strutted the catwalk, graced the pages of French Vogue, and hit the stands as the "Page Three Girl" in the London Sun. After being discovered by Playboy, she moved to America and was featured as the 1976 "Playboy's Playmate of the Year". Lillian went on to become the most featured "Playmate Of The Year" in the history of the publication and has nine covers from 1975 through 1999 to her name. To date, Lillian has more than 1,000 cover stories and features in international media publications as a celebrity and supermodel.
Utilizing her beauty and charm, Lillian found herself as a desired commodity in the acting world, where she has been featured in more than 30 movies and television shows, such as Remington Steele, Starsky and Hutch, Once Upon a Spy, Eischied, and Fantasy Island. Intent on perfecting the art, Lillian immersed herself in studying under talented acting teachers. She has studied under Oscar Winners, Martin Landau and Mark Rydell at The Actors Studio in Hollywood, which is home to legendary actors, such as Al Pacino, Gene Hackman, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. Throughout the years, Lillian has starred opposite established leading men, such as Tom Selleck on Magnum, P.I.; Tony Curtis in Some Like It Cool; Rock Hudson in Superstunt II; and Rod Steward in his music video Da Ya Think I'm Sexy. She has also co-starred with Pierce Brosnan, Elliott Gould, Vincent Price, Dudley Moore, Kirstie Alley, Harry Hamlin, Dennis Hopper and Ted Danson. Most recently, Lillian has been circulating amongst Norway's mainstream media, starring in hit television shows, such as Ja, Vi Elsker Hollywood (Yes, We Love Hollywood), 4-Stjerners Middag (4-Star Dining), 71 Grader Nord - Celebrity Edition (71 Degrees North), Skal Vi Danse (Dancing with the Stars), and MasterChef.
At 68, Lillian is a walking advertisement of health and fitness. In December 2010, Lillian won PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 title, which is well-justified, thanks to her 40 years as a vegetarian. She promotes her vegan lifestyle through her book, Feel Great, Be Beautiful Over 40, as well as her lectures as a motivational speaker. Lillian has been well received by audiences listening to her speak about health, fitness, beauty, and anti-aging. She attributes her youthful looks and energy to her healthy vegan lifestyle, and fact that she has never used tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Lillian's charismatic and informative lectures have proven to be a sensation for those she has inspired throughout the years, in both the US and Norway. Her fascinating life story, as well as her transformations from the runner-up of Miss Norway; successful fashion model; most celebrated Playmate of the Year of all time; actress; and, finally, today as a health guru and inspirational speaker, have all elicited immense interest culminating in the creation of her 1998 biography, Usminket, and two documentaries, Tillbake Hos Hef (The Lillian Müller Story - 2003) and, more recently, Lillian Müller- Mitt I Livet (Lillian Müller - In the Midst of Life - 2012). Her most recent book, Si JA til livet! (Say YES to life!) was published in Norway in June 2019.
Utilizing her beauty and charm, Lillian found herself as a desired commodity in the acting world, where she has been featured in more than 30 movies and television shows, such as Remington Steele, Starsky and Hutch, Once Upon a Spy, Eischied, and Fantasy Island. Intent on perfecting the art, Lillian immersed herself in studying under talented acting teachers. She has studied under Oscar Winners, Martin Landau and Mark Rydell at The Actors Studio in Hollywood, which is home to legendary actors, such as Al Pacino, Gene Hackman, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. Throughout the years, Lillian has starred opposite established leading men, such as Tom Selleck on Magnum, P.I.; Tony Curtis in Some Like It Cool; Rock Hudson in Superstunt II; and Rod Steward in his music video Da Ya Think I'm Sexy. She has also co-starred with Pierce Brosnan, Elliott Gould, Vincent Price, Dudley Moore, Kirstie Alley, Harry Hamlin, Dennis Hopper and Ted Danson. Most recently, Lillian has been circulating amongst Norway's mainstream media, starring in hit television shows, such as Ja, Vi Elsker Hollywood (Yes, We Love Hollywood), 4-Stjerners Middag (4-Star Dining), 71 Grader Nord - Celebrity Edition (71 Degrees North), Skal Vi Danse (Dancing with the Stars), and MasterChef.
At 68, Lillian is a walking advertisement of health and fitness. In December 2010, Lillian won PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 title, which is well-justified, thanks to her 40 years as a vegetarian. She promotes her vegan lifestyle through her book, Feel Great, Be Beautiful Over 40, as well as her lectures as a motivational speaker. Lillian has been well received by audiences listening to her speak about health, fitness, beauty, and anti-aging. She attributes her youthful looks and energy to her healthy vegan lifestyle, and fact that she has never used tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Lillian's charismatic and informative lectures have proven to be a sensation for those she has inspired throughout the years, in both the US and Norway. Her fascinating life story, as well as her transformations from the runner-up of Miss Norway; successful fashion model; most celebrated Playmate of the Year of all time; actress; and, finally, today as a health guru and inspirational speaker, have all elicited immense interest culminating in the creation of her 1998 biography, Usminket, and two documentaries, Tillbake Hos Hef (The Lillian Müller Story - 2003) and, more recently, Lillian Müller- Mitt I Livet (Lillian Müller - In the Midst of Life - 2012). Her most recent book, Si JA til livet! (Say YES to life!) was published in Norway in June 2019.
Alice grew up in today's vegan mecca, Los Angeles. She always had a special affinity for animals and at just five years of age she declared that she would never eat meat again.
Alice made the leap into veganism when she was in college and never looked back. Going vegan was the best decision of her life and she feels good knowing that she positively contributes to Mother Earth, the reduction of animal suffering, and her own health, each and every day.
While obtaining a B.A. in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature and a minor in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture (what a mouth full!) from University of Minnesota, she stumbled into CorePower Yoga, where she spent many frigid winter days escaping the cold. After graduating, she spent a month in Maui and fell in love with the aloha spirit. In 2013 she obtained her 200-HR Power Yoga Certification from CorePower Yoga in Berkeley and later taught at various studios and fitness centers in the South of Norway. A highlight of her teaching experience was when the Norwegian crown prince, Prince Haakon, ventured into her class one summer day while on vacation. Little to everyone's surprise, the extent of their conversation was about Berkeley (UC Berkeley is his alma mater) and her rave review of Pepples Donut Farm in Oakland (who doesn't love vegan donuts?!).
In 2016, she joined the Mercy For Animals team where she worked for three years alongside the most incredible humans who shared the joint mission of ending factory farming and promoting compassionate lifestyles.
As a self-proclaimed foodie, Alice spends much of her time eating her way through new restaurants, researching menus, perusing farmers markets and local co-ops for in-season and rare produce, and exploring impromptu recipes ranging from cashew cream cheese to imaginative soups to homemade pumpkin pie. She is passionate about introducing people to the best vegan food on the planet, which is magnified thanks to her love language of feeding people (only semi-kidding, in actuality her love languages are quality time and physical touch, closely followed by words of affirmation). Alice became a certified health coach in 2019.
Her vision in creating this retreat is to combine her love of health, yoga, self care, fresh organic and local produce, the most exquisite vegan food, and her favorite place on Earth, Maui, where you will find lush rainforests, impressive hikes, world class beaches, peace, love, and serenity.
Alice made the leap into veganism when she was in college and never looked back. Going vegan was the best decision of her life and she feels good knowing that she positively contributes to Mother Earth, the reduction of animal suffering, and her own health, each and every day.
While obtaining a B.A. in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature and a minor in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture (what a mouth full!) from University of Minnesota, she stumbled into CorePower Yoga, where she spent many frigid winter days escaping the cold. After graduating, she spent a month in Maui and fell in love with the aloha spirit. In 2013 she obtained her 200-HR Power Yoga Certification from CorePower Yoga in Berkeley and later taught at various studios and fitness centers in the South of Norway. A highlight of her teaching experience was when the Norwegian crown prince, Prince Haakon, ventured into her class one summer day while on vacation. Little to everyone's surprise, the extent of their conversation was about Berkeley (UC Berkeley is his alma mater) and her rave review of Pepples Donut Farm in Oakland (who doesn't love vegan donuts?!).
In 2016, she joined the Mercy For Animals team where she worked for three years alongside the most incredible humans who shared the joint mission of ending factory farming and promoting compassionate lifestyles.
As a self-proclaimed foodie, Alice spends much of her time eating her way through new restaurants, researching menus, perusing farmers markets and local co-ops for in-season and rare produce, and exploring impromptu recipes ranging from cashew cream cheese to imaginative soups to homemade pumpkin pie. She is passionate about introducing people to the best vegan food on the planet, which is magnified thanks to her love language of feeding people (only semi-kidding, in actuality her love languages are quality time and physical touch, closely followed by words of affirmation). Alice became a certified health coach in 2019.
Her vision in creating this retreat is to combine her love of health, yoga, self care, fresh organic and local produce, the most exquisite vegan food, and her favorite place on Earth, Maui, where you will find lush rainforests, impressive hikes, world class beaches, peace, love, and serenity.
Chef Kyle is half of the incredible husband and wife team, From the Garden. Kyle discovered his passion for cooking while studying film in Paris; learning to cook on a hot plate in an old maid’s quarters, taking inspiration from the produce & spice markets around the city. He soon joined his wife, Ashley, in New York City where she was studying to become a certified health coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Kyle then worked at Sacred Chow, a vegan bistro, where he fine-tuned his craft and saw firsthand that feeding people delicious vegan food is the best way to help animals and the planet.
After 5 years in the Big Apple and a culinary journey through South India, the couple moved back to the Bay Area. Kyle and Ashley spent their days studying bio-intensive farming in Sonoma County and their nights creating bold, flavorful dinners celebrating the bounty of that day's harvest. Soon after, Kyle became the head chef at Green Earth Cafe, a macrobiotic restaurant in Berkeley, California. Followed by opportunity to join Miyoko Schinner as one of the first five employees of Miyoko’s Kitchen as R&D chef.
From the Garden's goal is to create dishes with international flavors & inventive presentations, all made from the freshest local & organic ingredients. Infinitely customizable, endlessly delicious and always prepared with love! They are proud to serve globally influenced vegan cuisine.
Always seasonal. Always bold. Always FROM THE GARDEN.
Check out some of Chef Kyle's culinary wizardry below!
After 5 years in the Big Apple and a culinary journey through South India, the couple moved back to the Bay Area. Kyle and Ashley spent their days studying bio-intensive farming in Sonoma County and their nights creating bold, flavorful dinners celebrating the bounty of that day's harvest. Soon after, Kyle became the head chef at Green Earth Cafe, a macrobiotic restaurant in Berkeley, California. Followed by opportunity to join Miyoko Schinner as one of the first five employees of Miyoko’s Kitchen as R&D chef.
From the Garden's goal is to create dishes with international flavors & inventive presentations, all made from the freshest local & organic ingredients. Infinitely customizable, endlessly delicious and always prepared with love! They are proud to serve globally influenced vegan cuisine.
Always seasonal. Always bold. Always FROM THE GARDEN.
Check out some of Chef Kyle's culinary wizardry below!
THE RETREAT CENTER
We will be staying at Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center. Hale Akua, which translates to "Home of the Divine" in the native Hawaiian language, is an exclusive, intimate, and secluded seaside retreat center that offers a tranquil space to rejuvenate and evolve. Come swim in Hale Akua's 60-foot solar heated saltwater pool and relax in one of their several hot tubs overlooking 30 miles of untouched Hawaiian coastline on the slopes of the dormant volcano Haleakala. We are fortunate to have fabulous fresh air to breathe, which is bathed in negative ions from the nearby 150-foot waterfall and ocean air.
All retreat participants will purchase their accommodation directly from Hale Akua. Rooms are priced from $99 to $135 per night, plus tax.
All retreat participants will purchase their accommodation directly from Hale Akua. Rooms are priced from $99 to $135 per night, plus tax.