For one person seeking a month long (33% discount) refuge in Old Hawaii. This 2 1/2 room studio apartment is simple : entry room with small couch to read , a bed room, and a kitchenette - apartment frig, one burner propane stove. A private entrance opens to the back garden. Shared bathroom. This Japanese style studio is next to the Zendo. "Silence" is observed from 6:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Time to read, work on line (Wifi -44 MBPS), create art, work in the gardens. A place to live simply. The Main-Monastery House is the closest experience to living in a Japanese Monastery, Hawaii style. "Silence" is observed from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The Monastery House is for One Person seeking retreat in Old Hawaii for a MONTH or 7-10 days minimum. The simple 2-1/2 room studio apartment offers one room for reading/working/dining, and a Bedroom with a luxurious queen-sized bed plus a minimal kitchenette” with small fridge, one burner propane stove, pots, pans, & dishes--simple, basic. The private entrance opens to the back garden. Bathroom in adjacent building, shared with visitors. Unique to Monastery House : "Silence" is observed daily from 6:30pm - 6:30am, Live simply, modestly in quiet. $85/night + tax. One week minimum; 10 days advisable. 15% discount for 2 weeks or longer stay. 33% discount for a month or longer. 2 month max. There is high-speed internet. 44 Mbps. Many guests work online. High-speed WiFi provides texting & calling capabilities. Please confirm that your phone and carrier support texting & calling over WiFi. Zazen, sitting meditation is practiced 5 times a week and guests are invited to join. Our "Temple of Gratitude" is open for guests to sit quietly in silence, contemplation and prayer. Akiko lives on the grounds and interacts with all her guests when ever they need assistance. She shares many stories of growing up and thriving in our beloved Hawaii. Wailea is a quaint old plantation village of about 12 households. It is a very friendly and warm community where we know each other. Our families know each other. Every Tuesday, we have our community market and we gather to share,sell, and trade food; great food for our bodies and souls. We are located 15 miles from Hilo. A car is a convenience. There is our Hele On Bus service. Our facilities offer the best of "old Hawaii," - the natural simplicity and quiet charm. We are steeped in all that is natural - the wind chimes sing, the winds blow through the multitude of trees and plants and shrubs, the light changes - a little rain, a little wind, sometimes a lot, and we live in deep peace and gratitude.