Coming back can feel different from the first visit. Guests describe the comfort of knowing the place, and the value of having time together again.

A place that becomes a tradition

For some, returning begins to feel like a small ritual that belongs to the two of them.

This is our 2nd time staying here to celebrate our Anniversary. The views will always amaze us. We plan on making this our yearly tradition to help us balance life from our busy lives back at home. — Sally & Joe, guest journal, September 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: 8/27/26 Wow! What an amazing place. We had the most delightful time sitting in the hot tub, having w — A page from the guest journal

This is our second time staying at Hinata and it was even better than the first time — Kevin M., Google review

We’ve stayed here twice and cannot wait to come back! I’d love to experience every season, so far spring and autumn. — Alicia O., Google review

Returning to rest

Guests return with the same need for quiet, and find that it is still there for them.

My husband and I have been to Hinata Retreat twice and both times were an amazingly relaxing and wonderful experience. The cabins are beautiful and have everything you could need to relax, recharge and spend quality time together. — Gina D., Google review

This was our second stay at this wonderful retreat! It won’t be our last. We had a relaxing, stressfree stay while we were here. — Amy + Jason Baker, guest journal, May 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: 5/17/26 - 5/20/26 This was our second stay at this wonderful retreat! It won't be our last. We had a — A page from the guest journal

We came seeking rest, relaxation, and peace - and we found it. — R & J, guest journal, July 2026

The ease of knowing your way around

A return visit brings a different kind of ease. The place is familiar, leaving more room to settle into the time.

This is our second visit to Hinata. The first visit was in February 2025. Quite a contrast in weather. This visit was even more enjoyable seeing we knew our way around the resort. — Kevin + Mara, guest journal, October 2026

We are so happy to return to Hinata to celebrate our ♡Golden♡ anniversary! It’s been amazing to see the changes that have occured since our last time here (in the Fall). Taking time away just the two of us, away from the chaos at home, has been much needed!! — A guest, guest journal, July 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: 7/14/26 We are so happy to return to Hinata to celebrate our ♡Golden♡ anniversary! It's been amazing — A page from the guest journal

Finding each other again

The reason for returning is often simple: time together, without the usual demands.

This is our 2nd time, this time we were here for our 3 year !! Wedding anniversary!! This time was even Better then the last (hard to believe) Dom and I love to reconnect, spend time together and just relax. — Tiffany Dom, guest journal, September 2026

Everything about this trip was much needed! We relaxed, spent time in hot tub, made s’mores @ night. We will be back! — Laura & Austin, guest journal, June 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: 6/17/26 We had a great time at Hinata! We spent two nights here; cooked dinner on grill, coffee on d — A page from the guest journal

Thank you Jon, Jeff, and Hinata Team. For making our second stay here as amazing as our first. Thank you for such an amazing, relaxing, and beautiful weekend. Can’t wait to come back again! — Alma and Carlito, guest journal, October 2026

The first visit may bring you here. The next can remind you why you wanted the time together.