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Bliss Island, the Waterfalling estate, the Hamakua Hotel — places built to inspire, and the people gathered in them.
Val and the rest of the team are handling it like champs.
While he's in Italy, the fund signs the $18.5M Villa Riviera LOI and the fund grows.
This feels like Hawaii all over again!
En route to Miami after a grueling 90 days; the fund is taking off like Hawaii did.
if you treat great people well, invest in their development, appreciate them, and genuinely care about their s
Credits his Hawaii hospitality team's excellence: recruit, develop, trust, appreciate great people.
Grabbed the bride, groom, and photographer to catch a rainbow.
Grabbed the bride, groom, and photographer to catch a rainbow.
In Hawaii hosting two weddings at Waterfalling; the first went off without a hitch.
In Hawaii hosting two weddings at Waterfalling; the first went off without a hitch.
Dinner set up next to our waterfall.
Dinner set up next to the waterfall.
The view the view the view!
The view, the view, the view!
All weddings end up in our pool!
All weddings end up in the pool!
Harold & His Troop performing hawaiian music.
Harold & His Troop performing Hawaiian music.
Playful caption about a single wedding guest.
Playful caption about a single wedding guest.
Bring on our Fire Dancer
Bring on the fire dancer.
Our Hula Dance Team
The hula dance team performs.
Love Island turned the Waterfalling pool into a TV stage set.
Love Island turned the Waterfalling pool into a TV stage set.
Chef Joseph & I enjoying it
Chef Joseph and Eric enjoying the Hamakua build.
The enormous hot tub at Hamakua
The enormous hot tub at Hamakua.
The pool at Warerfalling requires 250,000 gallons of water to fill it.
The Waterfalling pool needs 250,000 gallons to fill.
Resurfacing the pooll at Waterfalling Estate
Resurfacing the pool at Waterfalling Estate.
The build out at Hamakua
The build-out at Hamakua.
Finished product at Hamakua
The finished product at Hamakua.
Pool Construction for Hamakua Hotel
Pool construction for Hamakua Hotel.
At night
Hamakua at night.
My happy place - celebrating a hob well done!
Celebrating a job well done in his happy place.
who you build something with matters.
Update on Culinary Oasis taking shape; early conversations center on lifestyle, not numbers.
some of the best decisions aren’t made when something is wrong. They’re made when something is ready to ev
Explains why he's launching Culinary Oasis now: opportunity and personal expansion aligned.
Caption of Eric enjoying a break with Chef Joseph.
Caption of Eric enjoying a break with Chef Joseph.
Caption reminding himself to eat the food.
Caption reminding himself to eat the food.
Caption celebrating the pool vibe.
Caption celebrating the pool vibe.
Caption celebrating a special Hamakua sunrise.
Caption celebrating a special Hamakua sunrise.
Sunset Happy Hour photo; he's down 80+ pounds since it was taken.
Sunset Happy Hour photo; he's down 80+ pounds since it was taken.
Talking Story during Happy Hour
Talking story with guests during Happy Hour.
Jeff hosting his family for a Hawaiian vacation for the first time as a co-owner.
Jeff hosts his family for a Hawaiian vacation as a new co-owner.
With the Mayor and his wife at the hotel's opening-night Sunset Happy Hour.
With the Mayor and his wife at the hotel's opening-night Sunset Happy Hour.
Investor & dear friend Jeff Badstubner enjoying Happy Hour together.
Happy Hour with investor and friend Jeff Badstubner.
Our creative bar genius Stacey
Shout-out to Stacey, the creative bar genius.
Chef Edward explaining the next dish
Chef Edward explaining the next dish.
Your first cup of coffee
Your first cup of coffee, Hamakua style.
some things you don’t just own…you actually live inside of.
A vivid walkthrough of a perfect guest day at Hamakua, the template for Culinary Oasis.
The ricochet from the sunset at happy hour
The sunset ricocheting across Happy Hour.
Sunrise from your bed
Sunrise from your bed.
Environment matters more than we think.
Eric argues environments shape lives, from his brother's 35-pound loss to Bliss Island.
There's a moment in every venture where things quietly shift. It goes from being an idea to something that has
Eric reflects on Culinary Oasis gaining its own momentum as conversations shift from numbers to experiences.
Great hospitality is not just about buildings. It's about how people feel in a place.
Eric tours the Culinary Oasis destinations: Hawaii, the Italian Riviera, and Miami.
Caption celebrating Hamakua Hotel's GM Valerie Mendoza.
Caption celebrating Hamakua Hotel's GM Valerie Mendoza.
Self caption introducing Eric as the Culinary Oasis visionary.
Self caption introducing Eric as the Culinary Oasis visionary.
Caption introducing Chief Culinary Officer Edward Delling-Williams.
Caption introducing Chief Culinary Officer Edward Delling-Williams.
A two-word caption celebrating the culinary team.
A two-word caption celebrating the culinary team.
Caption celebrating the energy of the chef's kitchen.
Caption celebrating the energy of the chef's kitchen.
The goal isn't simply to buy hotels. The goal is to create destinations people remember for the rest of their
Eric introduces the Culinary Oasis team: Val, Lori, Chef Edward, Rob, and himself.
Caption introducing financial partner Rob Emens.
Caption introducing financial partner Rob Emens.
Caption introducing mixologist and beverage manager Stacey Breining.
Caption introducing mixologist and beverage manager Stacey Breining.
Caption celebrating the dinner staff.
Caption celebrating the dinner staff.
Caption showing off Chef Edward's Beef Wellington.
Caption showing off Chef Edward's Beef Wellington.
Caption celebrating Chef Joseph's talent.
Caption celebrating Chef Joseph's talent.
Caption celebrating Chef Dray's presentation mastery.
Caption celebrating Chef Dray's presentation mastery.
The most memorable part of travel is rarely the room. It's the table.
Eric explains why culinary excellence anchors the Culinary Oasis brand.
In many ways we are simply stronger together.
Eric tells how syndicating Waterfalling Estate and Hamakua Hotel led to the Culinary Oasis fund.
Because perfection isn't the goal. Caring more is.
Eric shares the hospitality standards he learned and teases a curated collection of properties.
Hamakua Hotel unveils a new Michelin tasting menu by Chef Edward.
Hamakua Hotel unveils a new Michelin tasting menu by Chef Edward.
In case you all are tired of looking at sexy photos of me ð, I just got this stunning new aerial shoot back
Shares a new aerial shoot of the Hamakua Hotel and offers Inspired members 15% off.
Remedies for heartburn, headaches, indigestion, pain reliever, sleep issues, skin irritations & abrasions, 
Keeps a little ohana at the Waterfalling Estate for Hawaii visits.
Dinner for 60 at our Waterfalling Estate rental property in Hawaii.
Dinner for 60 at the Waterfalling Estate; third wedding hosted as a team.
Checked in as a guest at our Hamakua Hotel last night.
Checked in as a guest at his own Hamakua Hotel; slept like a baby.
Our properties are just eight minutes apart on the same coast.
Thanks property manager Stacey Breining for the rainbow photo of Waterfalling Estate.
Two-word Hamakua Hotel photo caption.
Two-word Hamakua Hotel photo caption.
Two-word Waterfalling Estate photo caption.
Two-word Waterfalling Estate photo caption.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the property's 85-foot natural waterfall from every room in this stunning 10,942 s
Marketing copy for a family vacation, retreat, or corporate meeting venue.
Chef Joseph always looking to raise his game.
Chef Joseph back and raising his game from conception to grinds.
Chef Dray went swimming at the base of our waterfall this morning and caught some unique breakfast.
Chef Dray swam at the waterfall base and caught prawns for breakfast.
▶ videoGuinness Book of World Record (watch video).
Mom visits the new Hamakua Hotel beachhead; terrain was tough.
I am happy to announce the listing for sale of our Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii.
Announces the Waterfalling Estate for sale with a 1% referral fee.
I have completed the outdoor renovations of our Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii.
Completed the outdoor renovations of the Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii.
Outdoor restoration of Waterfalling Estate is 99% complete.
Outdoor restoration of the Waterfalling Estate is 99 percent complete.
Today I indulged in the very first swim in our brand new pool at Hamakua Hotel.
First swim in the brand-new Hamakua Hotel pool after a two-year permit fight.
I have been working on a very unique offer at my Waterfalling Estate property.
Teases a unique upcoming offer at the Waterfalling Estate.
No amount of financial success is worth sacraficing your peace, joy, health or love.
After seven years hosting entrepreneur retreats, reflects on what the work really cost.
Our Master Chef Edward Delling-Williams
Announces the master chef new tasting menu at the Hamakua Hotel.
Our Hamakua Hotel made it into the Fall/Winter addition of Luxury Magazine.
The Hamakua Hotel got a blurb in the Fall/Winter Luxury Magazine.
▶ videoJust like I am doing to my gut with my 40-day fast here in Miami, we continue our campaign to eliminate all gr
Continues the campaign to remove gray paint from the Waterfalling Estate.
Three months of restoration work wrapped; before-and-after photos shared.
Three months of restoration work wrapped; before-and-after photos shared.
'Slide Restoration' — photo caption.
'Slide Restoration' — photo caption.
'Travertine Restoration' — photo caption.
'Travertine Restoration' — photo caption.
'More Travertine Restoration' — photo caption.
'More Travertine Restoration' — photo caption.
Photo of the main gate at a Hawaii rental property.
Photo of the main gate at a Hawaii rental property.
Photo of the pool at a Hawaii rental property.
Photo of the pool at a Hawaii rental property.
Photo of the tennis court at a Hawaii rental property.
Photo of the tennis court at a Hawaii rental property.
Six objectives accomplished in a 14-day Hawaii visit: pool contracts, capital, vendors, and a party.
Six objectives accomplished in a 14-day Hawaii visit: pool contracts, capital, vendors, and a party.
my memories of all the retreats will be with me until my last day on this earth.
After 50+ retreats over seven years, he says he has 'hung it up' as a retreat host.
Hosting his first retreat in nearly a year — co-investors' Tech Guys retreat with Chef Joseph back.
Hosting his first retreat in nearly a year — co-investors' Tech Guys retreat with Chef Joseph back.
▶ videoThe last of the gray paint at Waterfalling — three months' work nearly done.
The last of the gray paint at Waterfalling — three months' work nearly done.
▶ videoBack to Hawaii to finish the hotel pool by month's end.
Back to Hawaii to finish the hotel pool by month's end.
▶ videoHotel pool construction getting closer to done.
Hotel pool construction getting closer to done.
Hosted the first wedding at Hamakua Hotel.
Hosted the first wedding at Hamakua Hotel.
▶ videoWeekly renovation progress update at Waterfalling Estate.
Weekly renovation progress update at Waterfalling Estate.
You ever witness a moonrise? It is a reverse sunset where the moon rises out of the ocean on the horizon.
Guests enjoyed nightly moonrises from the hotel lanai; he photographed one on his iPhone.
Pool construction continues at Hamakua under Chris Carroll's oversight.
Pool construction continues at Hamakua under Chris Carroll's oversight.
'Operation Coconut Removal.'
'Operation Coconut Removal.'
Sometimes you put everything on hold and swim in a waterfall.
Sometimes you put everything on hold and swim in a waterfall.
Waterfalling Estate pool renovation finished; thanks to John Tavares's team.
Waterfalling Estate pool renovation finished; thanks to John Tavares's team.
Hosted investor Jeff Badstubner's family — the first investor visit since opening.
Hosted investor Jeff Badstubner's family — the first investor visit since opening.
Renovation push at Waterfalling Estate.
Renovation push at Waterfalling Estate.
Weather threatens pool re-plastering; a giant tarp saves the day.
Weather threatens pool re-plastering; a giant tarp saves the day.
Progress on stripping gray paint across 90,000 square feet of tile.
Progress on stripping gray paint across 90,000 square feet of tile.
▶ videoRestoring tan travertine tile the previous owner painted over in gray.
Restoring tan travertine tile the previous owner painted over in gray.
You see, without inspiration, I become dead on the inside. Inspiration, for me, is like oxygen.
Why he converted his Hawaii property into a hotel: losing his chef forced a new inspired vision.
The concrete pour for the hotel pool finally happened.
The concrete pour for the hotel pool finally happened.
Mayor of Hawai'i Mitch Roth and wife Noriko among the first guests.
Mayor of Hawai'i Mitch Roth and wife Noriko among the first guests.
▶ videoChecked in the hotel's very first guests ever.
Checked in the hotel's very first guests ever.
It dawned on me in this moment that this was Story #1 of thousands to come!
Buying instruments with new hire Artin turned into an impromptu bongo session on the drive home.
Officially opening as a boutique luxury hotel this weekend after eight months of renovations.
Officially opening as a boutique luxury hotel this weekend after eight months of renovations.
Second practice evening, light show test, officially ready to open.
Second practice evening, light show test, officially ready to open.
His performance in the kitchen was like watching Michael Jordan play basketball back in the day.
Practice-run dinner before the hotel's July 4th opening, led by a visiting celebrity chef.
▶ videoNotes the backyard waterfall in Hawaii is having a dramatic day.
Notes the backyard waterfall in Hawaii is having a dramatic day.
Jokes about backing a fifty-foot truck down his cliffside driveway to deliver the final renovation container.
Jokes about backing a fifty-foot truck down his cliffside driveway to deliver the final renovation container.
when you follow your dreams and really commit, the Universe tends to serve up experiences and rewards beyond a
Rediscovers an old 'Reminders of what we are capable of' page while drafting Hamakua Hotel values.
Announces mixologist Stacey Breining as Hamakua Hotel's Director of Hydration.
Announces mixologist Stacey Breining as Hamakua Hotel's Director of Hydration.
what does your soul want, not your brain, your soul?
Shares how Patrick Combs's question — 'what does your soul want?' — led him to Hamakua Hotel.
The world's first story hotel. Because everyone has a story.
Announces Patrick Combs as Director of Storytelling for the world's first story hotel.
Captions a view photo as what makes all the hard work worth it.
Captions a view photo as what makes all the hard work worth it.
Announces celebrity Chef Edward Delling-Williams joining Hamakua Hotel as Master Chef Owner.
Announces celebrity Chef Edward Delling-Williams joining Hamakua Hotel as Master Chef Owner.
Sometimes I get most excited about the little things.
Reports back in Hawaii overseeing renovations, excited about small wins like new signage.
Previews the new Hamakua Hotel website he wrote and curated himself, sharing soon.
Previews the new Hamakua Hotel website he wrote and curated himself, sharing soon.
Announces the Story Studio mural is complete, inviting a close look at one corner.
Announces the Story Studio mural is complete, inviting a close look at one corner.
Notes hotel rooms are progressing and he can't wait for the new tub.
Notes hotel rooms are progressing and he can't wait for the new tub.
▶ videoInvites followers to preview renovated Hamakua Hotel rooms arriving in six weeks.
Invites followers to preview renovated Hamakua Hotel rooms arriving in six weeks.
Hamakua Hotel is the world’s first hotel designed to help you share your unique narrative.
Announces Hamakua Hotel's theme: the world's first story hotel, 'Where Your Story Unfolds.'
The Mauna Lani is the gold standard on the Big Island.
Praises the Mauna Lani as his hospitality gold standard to emulate at Hamakua Hotel.
Celebrates discovering a forgotten road to beach access on the newly optioned 22-acre parcel.
Celebrates discovering a forgotten road to beach access on the newly optioned 22-acre parcel.
Super proud of our team.
Lists fifteen accomplishments from ten days of Hamakua Hotel renovation work on the Big Island.
Teases renovation photos as Bliss Island transforms into Hamakua Hotel, crediting interior designer Diana Deit
Teases renovation photos as Bliss Island transforms into Hamakua Hotel, crediting interior designer Diana Deitrick.
Reports heading back to Hawaii to spearhead renovations of both properties with his team.
Reports heading back to Hawaii to spearhead renovations of both properties with his team.
I believe entrepreneurs can have lots of money AND still have joy, peace, and love. Call me crazy!
Summarizes a busy week hosting a Hawaii retreat and keynoting in Miami, teaching entrepreneurs wealth without sacrifice.
So proud of these two Dreamers!
Celebrates Bliss Champions alum Ryan Sawchuk bringing 24 franchise members to Waterfalling Estate.
▶ videoOffers his property for rent to groups, large families, and retreats.
Offers his property for rent to groups, large families, and retreats.
▶ videoI’m gonna miss Bliss Island both as my home and as a transformational retreat center the past three years!
Eric says he'll miss Bliss Island as both home and retreat center.
Renderings of the proposed room renovations at our Hamakua Hotel in Hawaii. Things are getting exciting!
Room renovation renderings for the Hamakua Hotel are revealed.
I think my Architect thought I was serious when I joked that I wanted to be able to swim laps in the hot tub!
Eric jokes he wants to swim laps in the hot tub — and the architect took him seriously.
We have framing. Pool is coming along!
Pool framing is up; the build moves forward.
We officially have a logo for our re-imagined property and business. Watcha think?
The re-imagined property and business finally has a logo.
▶ videoOur pool build at Hamakua Hotel is coming along nicely.
The Hamakua Hotel pool build is coming along.
Bliss Island Resort is officially retired as a private retreat center.
Bliss Island Resort officially retires as a private retreat center; a boutique hotel takes its place.
We are more than colleagues, we are a family. The Bliss Family!
Eric marks the end of the Bliss Island retreat era after 50+ retreats and says farewell to Chef Joseph.
▶ videoNot so ordinary!
A three-word toast to the team's final night together.
Let the sensory (blindfold) dinner begin!
The retreat's blindfold sensory dinner is about to begin.
On the last night, each guest will perform the song they created. What happens at the final night concert is p
Dave Muntner's 'Song of Your Life III' retreat teaches guests to write and perform songs.
My personal goal was to experience more joy, peace, self-love and goosebump moments. Mission accomplished!
Eric begins his 12th and final retreat of the year, declaring his joy-peace-self-love mission accomplished.
▶ videoDid my first helicopter landing on our Waterfalling Estate property today. It was jaw dropping.
Eric's first helicopter landing on Waterfalling deepens his love for the Hamakua Coast.
Wrapped up another wonderful retreat this week in Hawaii at our Waterfalling Estate. I played a behind-the-sce
Another retreat wraps at Waterfalling, hosted by Eric's friend Makhosi.
I’m kinda loving these outdoor wooden weights for my properties in Hawaii. The point of the wood is to ward of
Eric asks the group for opinions on wooden gym weights for his Hawaii properties.
Who needs electricity when you have friends with big toys! Pool build starts Monday!
Chris Carroll's excavator arrives as the Hamakua pool build starts Monday.
We will discontinue the Bliss Island brand and rename ourselves Hamakua Hotel.
Capital raise update, Bliss entities roll-up, Hamakua Hotel rebrand, and key hires announced.
▶ videoMy first time going down our two-story slide. You only live once!
Eric's first ride down the estate's two-story slide.
▶ videoHoops, Pickleball or Tennis anyone?
An open invite for hoops, pickleball, or tennis at the estate.
▶ videoMore morning fun at our Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii. Who wants to visit?
Morning fun at the Waterfalling Estate, with an open invitation to visit.
Gotta love a retreat that ends with a super bright rainbow at 7 am before airport runs! Pictured are the prese
The retreat ends with a 7 a.m. rainbow; presenters Akshay and Patrick pictured.
Hosted a retreat this week in Hawaii at our Waterfalling Estate that was pure Magic.
Recap of a magical week hosting a Presence and Courage retreat at Waterfalling Estate — one of his all-time favorite groups.
Co-Host Heather Dee Frankovich smiling ear-to-ear with joy!
Retreat co-host Heather Dee Frankovich photographed beaming with joy.
Guests deep in meaningful discussion at Sunset Happy Hour.
Guests in deep, meaningful conversation during Sunset Happy Hour at Bliss Island.
Patrick Combs teaching Presence.
Patrick Combs photographed teaching presence at a Bliss Island retreat.
Akshay Nanavati giving a talk about fear & duality.
Akshay Nanavati giving a retreat talk on fear and duality.
Our inspirational guests.
A group photo of the retreat's inspirational guests.
we drove our retreat guests to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park last night to experience Kilauea erupting.
Retreat guests driven to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to watch Kilauea erupt.
Another retreat on the books. So grateful for the quality time with good friends.
Another retreat complete — grateful for quality time with good friends.
This is gonna be a great one. I can feel it!
Gearing up for the year's only wellness retreat — sold out, with dear friends attending as participants.
He’s a big softy as long as you do everything he says!
Two last-minute openings for the July 24 to 30 wellness retreat led by Chris Kidawski, discounted to $2,995.
we put in 1/10th the grind to produce 10x the results.
Wellness Weekends LLC Part 5: the invitation — his asset-wealth strategy shared openly, with a first-ever Facebook capital raise.
I’ve made 99.99% of my wealth investing in real estate/operating company combo plays.
Wellness Weekends LLC Part 4: the investment opportunity — a $1.8M raise to convert Bliss Island into a wellness center.
I came along at the perfect time, looking for an asset that I could run my retreats at and live.
Wellness Weekends LLC Part 3: the vision — three years of Bliss Island retreats reviewed, then the pivot to a year-round wellness center.
Let’s make wellness more attractive, more fun, more luxurious, more joyful, and more peaceful!
Wellness Weekends LLC Part 2: the solution — attractive structured wellness weekends people actually enjoy and look forward to.
If you have entertained any of these excuses when contemplating an investment of time or money on your wellnes
Wellness Weekends LLC Part 1: the problem — people make endless wellness excuses, and only 1 to 3 percent are weekend warriors.
Add resurfacing tennis/basketball courts to my list of random “never thought I’ld do that” accomplishments.
Before-and-after courts resurfacing, with pickleball lines added — a random accomplishment.
Hosted a lovely group this week at Bliss Island. Made many new incredible friends.
Thanking a lovely group — and Polam Federal Credit Union — for a week at Bliss Island.
Bliss Island has a new addition. The install company deserves mad praise.
Bliss Island has a new addition; praise for the install company.
Nailed it!
A two-word celebration — 'Nailed it!' — on an unseen completed project.
Just wrapped up back-to-back retreats at both properties.
A brief note: back-to-back retreats at both properties just wrapped.
Bliss Island Retreat Center in Hawaii
A photo caption naming the Bliss Island Retreat Center in Hawaii.
Bliss Beach House in Destin, Fl
A photo caption naming the Bliss Beach House in Destin, Florida.
Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii
A photo caption naming the Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii.
We’re truckers today. Hauling ten thousand pounds of floor tile from Texas to Florida.
A light caption: hauling ten thousand pounds of floor tile from Texas to Florida.
The Ego wants grandiose. The Soul wants a grand adventure! Find a way to make this property a grand adventure
Part 4b finale: Patrick's wisdom reframes the deal, and he takes possession for twenty-two co-owners.
Is Costa Rica a non-extradition country cause I think we just committed a crime.
Part 2: navigating Sotheby's draconian auction terms and winning the estate at reserve price.
How did I not know that this property existed on the Hamakua Coast?
Part 1: losing the Rock's 90-day rental bid to a mystery estate, then finding it at auction.
each owner understands that to experience astounding bliss, one must first find the courage to take a risk.
Announcing joint ownership of an oceanfront Hawaii property by a family of friends.
2023 is sending you a warm embrace to do so!
Announcing twelve Bliss Island retreats for 2023, running March through November.
We laughed so much our stomachs healed!
The 2022 retreat season closes with laughter that healed stomachs.
A beautiful evening at Bliss Island.
A beautiful evening at Bliss Island.
▶ videoMixologist Stacey leveled up the Bliss Bar at Sunset Happy Hour.
Mixologist Stacey leveled up the Bliss Bar at Sunset Happy Hour.
Day 1 of the Song of Your Life II retreat: song-structure lessons on the lanai.
Day 1 of the Song of Your Life II retreat: song-structure lessons on the lanai.
Launching the 'Song of Your Life II' retreat with mentee Dave Muntner.
Launching the 'Song of Your Life II' retreat with mentee Dave Muntner.
Hosting a fun group from L.A. at Bliss Island.
Hosting a fun group from L.A. at Bliss Island.
Test-staying the escrowed Hawaii rental; sunrise pano over a 180-degree ocean view.
Test-staying the escrowed Hawaii rental; sunrise pano over a 180-degree ocean view.
A moonrise rising out of the ocean behind Bliss Island.
A moonrise rising out of the ocean behind Bliss Island.
The Williams Family from Dallas had a blast at their retreat.
The Williams Family from Dallas had a blast at their retreat.
Hosting a Texas family retreat plus an escrow inspection tour of the Waterfall House.
Hosting a Texas family retreat plus an escrow inspection tour of the Waterfall House.
▶ videoSharing the marketing video for the new Hawaii rental property.
Sharing the marketing video for the new Hawaii rental property.
Announcement: they won the auction for the Waterfall House on the Big Island.
Announcement: they won the auction for the Waterfall House on the Big Island.
Who else wants to bring their company here? Let’s play together!
Day-one recap of a corporate retreat: ATVs, waterfalls, speeches, and cornhole.
Morning walks at Bliss Island are special.
Morning walks at Bliss Island are special.
The Inspired Retreat is a special journey for the heart.
Recap of a beautiful week with nine souls at the Inspired Retreat.
The right words are important to me…
Reflecting on a peak day of inspiration and play at the retreat.
▶ videoA sunrise timelapse from the Bliss Island lanai to brighten the group's day.
A sunrise timelapse from the Bliss Island lanai to brighten the group's day.
Another epic retreat wrapped at Bliss Island.
Another epic retreat wrapped at Bliss Island.
With a growth mindset, anything is possible?
Welcoming a corporate crew to Bliss Island with partner Patrick Combs.
I think of these photos as trophies, not because of the revenue they brought in, but the memories of shared go
Bliss Island's second anniversary: 24 retreats, 223 guests, and a trove of goosebump moments.
After a week at Bliss Island each has made life long friendships and experienced inspired transformation.
Goofy Sunset Happy Hour group photos capture guests' joyful, transformed selves.
▶ videoI’m down 5 pounds after just three days, but more importantly I’m feeling great and seeing toning in the mirro
Working out during a Weight Loss & Wellness Retreat; down 5 pounds in three days.
I can't think of a single customer in two years that we didn't send home in a joyful mindset.
Two patterns in 2022 retreat guests: wanting to feel better and wanting reinvention.
Our 18th Bliss Champions retreat has come to a spectacular conclusion with a whole lotta heart led hugs!
The 18th Bliss Champions retreat concluded with heart-led hugs and joy.
▶ videoTurns out the best chef on the Big Island of Hawaii can also cut a rug.
Impromptu dance party after the Bliss Island light show — Chef Joseph can cut a rug.
We all came to be inspired. We left with a new perspective on what it means to be alive!
Another fantastic Bliss Island retreat in the bag — guests left with a new perspective on aliveness.
I'm grateful for a chance to lead and I'm cherishing the special moments.
For the first time he is both host and sole content provider at his new Inspired Retreat series.
What we do matters. How we inspire people matters.
Post-retreat reflection: the Austin retreat paid him in gratitude, beauty, goosebumps, inspiration, and dreams.
For me, a two hour goosebump moment!
Staff night out in Austin watching Garrett perform live at a sold-out comedy club.
So fun and educational watching Garrett B. Gunderson perform his new one- man show today at our retreat in Aus
Garrett's new one-man show at the Austin retreat — astounding performance.
You set a one day record at Whole Foods filling up eight shopping carts and two refrigerators.
One-day Whole Foods record — eight carts and two fridges — prepping retreat #8 in Austin.
Grateful for the time off to recharge. Now, back to it!
Recharged and back to it: keynote for a top resort's executive team at Bliss Island.
▶ videoA little Polynesian dance to brighten your day.
A little Polynesian dance to brighten your day.
We are at our best when we take time out from our busy lives to enjoy a supportive, positive communal experien
After five straight weeks of retreats: we are at our best when we pause together and recalibrate.
What an incredibly funny family! It was a pleasure to host them.
Hosted friend Garrett B. Gunderson and family at Bliss Island — remembered as the comedy retreat.
Running our retreats without Heather would be like serving a fantastic dinner cold.
Introducing therapist Heather Dee Frankovich, who gave him his breakthrough and became the retreats' resident therapist.
if a person is stuck, they are not in a mental space to process or apply tactical strategic advice, even if it
Retreat wrap: takeaways on caring for our inner child and not advising a stuck person.
what this group of CEO's learned about ourselves yesterday was far more valuable.
Celebratory dinner at McGuire's after a moving day of self-discovery with his EO group.
I look forward to getting caught up with my group and going on an adventure of authenticity, inspiration and t
First day hosting his EO Forum brothers at the new Bliss Villa in Destin with facilitator Heather Dee Frankovich.
This will be their front yard for play and office for a week.
Anticipation post ahead of hosting his first retreat at Bliss Villa in Destin, Florida.
I think I'll have more of that please.
Explains why he loves hosting retreats: people at their best, paid in goosebumps.
If my heart were run on gas, it would be on empty right now.
Honest recovery note after giving 110% at a demanding retreat.
Their chosen Bliss Journeys give me goosebumps and I can't wait to cheer them all on.
Celebrates graduating the 16th Bliss Champions class at Bliss Island.
Being able to share it with incredible friends makes it even more joyful.
Caption: friends sharing an inspired Hawaiian sunrise at Bliss Island.
They have earned the euphoria they are about to experience.
Anticipates the Bliss Champions retreat after four months of virtual mentoring.