Adventurous Lava Rock Hale- 5/21/2013

We've had a lovely 4 days exploring Puna and are so happy to have found you and the Lava Hale! Thanks for a great space, great suggestions and being so dang friendly!I wish we had more time to spend here, but in our short time we managed to see the tidepools, warm springs, flowing lava, the new black sand beach and more. Take care and all the best, Sara & Audra, Portland, Ore. 4/14-4/19

Talofa E.D.,
We can't say enough about you folks, pooches, Ikani and of course Hale Haven. As mentioned Kat picked your Hale specifically because of its similarity to our offgrid yurt. Nothing quite like feeling at home away from home. Hanging with you was an added bonus. Thanks much for sharing theraputic Green Lake and the hill of light!It's tranquil beauty will not soon or ever be forgotten. Your advice on the neighborhood was invaluable and the hard work invested into your piece of paradise did not go unnoticed. The international lawn games with your comrades were a hoot. Please come visit us and the Golden Plovers up north in the land of the midnight sun. Alofa Tele, Kat and Don 2/17-2/23/10

Eric and Diane,
Thank you for sharing your Haven with us. It was wonderful to experiance the outdoors(noises, smells, tempertures) while being safely sheltered in this trul;y inspired creation of yours. We found everything we needed inside. The wonderful shower and the warm breeze coming into the Haven plus the happy noises of all the creatures around us were my favorite parts. Everything was so well planned, clean and soulful. You really are providing a service to everyone fortunate enough to run accross Lava Rock Haven. Thank you for the avocados, the tsunami warning, all the sightseeing advice and for your generous hospitality. We hope to see you again someday. Aloha! Hilary and K.C., 2/24-3/1/10
PS-I love that this a green vacation. Maybe you could found a site for green vacations(??).

Diane & Eric,
How fortunate we are to have found you and your lovely sanctuary! We so enjoyed our stay and meeting you both (and your menagerie of critters). You have created a truly special and lovely place, and we would love to return. The love and care with which you built Haven are evident throughout, and much appreciated! Best wishes to you both, until we meet again, Jeremy and Raven, 3/9-3/16/10

Thank You! It was so nice to find such a fun place to stay! It was great to be so close to the tidepools and warmponds. Akani(horse) is so sweet, he came and said hello every morning. Thank you for being nice hosts. Oscar, Eliza and Kit. Humboldt Co., Cal. 12/5/09

Farmers markets,snorkling, Pahoa town, Greenlake, hiking, whales, wild pigs, waterfalls, Volcano, huli huli chicken, and of course Eric and Diane! And the best avocado I've ever had...Thanks for a week in your Garden of Eden-we appreciate all of your efforts to make our stay comfortable. Thanks for everything! Fran 1/10-1/17/10

You two have created a place where one may experiance the simple joy of living. The Hale is beautifully designed, constructed and outfitted for living simply in complete comfort while being so connected to the beautiful land.It was a truly wonderful week, greatly enhanced by getting to know the two of you. Many thanks for all of your hard work, friendliness, love of the place, generosity, and willingness to share it all with those of us lucky enough to find you. Cheers and hope to stay in touch! Joyce 1/10

Dear Diane & Eric,
We have had a wonderful time, and are sad to leave. We had everything that we needed and were very comfortable. The outdoor shower is delightful! It is wonderfully relaxing to be here- just what we needed! Thank you for showing us Green Lake (Wai o Pele) it is a very special place. The whole area is so full of interesting places to see and things to do. Many more than we expected, and we only saw part of one third of the island.
We wish you good luck and success in your lives. Your hospitality and generousity was exceptional. Love to you both, Ruth & Trymon, Sonoma,CAL. 10/24-10/31/09

PS-I was puzzling over what it is about the round hale that makes it so special. What came to me is that it is very comforting and soothing. R

Eric & Diane,
The cottage was a clever idea. The setting is beautiful. Thank you for all the suggestions, directions and use of the snorkling equipment. The tomatoes and fresh pepper was wonderful. Take care of yourselves and our little friend, Kismet. Nora & Eric, Strawberry Plains, Tenn. 8/26-9/27/09

Eric & Diane,
Wow! What a wonderful time we had here. You have an amazing place here. Your love and excitement for the Lava Hale is felt throughout. We dont want to go! Thank you so much for all your knowledge, support and friendship. What truly amazing places Diane showed us. Thank you! They will never be forgotten, nor will the 2 of you. Enjoy! Desiree & Jeff, La Mesa, Calif., 10/3-10/10/09

Dear Diane and Eric,
You have without a doubt created a "Haven". I feel so fortunate to have found you and the Lava Rock Hale. From the first view online to my first moment here , I knew I'd found a real gem of a place to stay while I photographed the lava flow. Kapoho is a special place and your home is obviously built with love. I feel the Hale's loving embrace when I'm here and it's nurturing energy helped ground me as I worked on a very intense project. I really enjoyed the hospitality Eric showed me. It was nice to come back to my temporary home and be able to have a new friend to talk with. My next time here at the hale I'll be sure to schedule when Diane is here.
It wasn't just the human contact which made my stay here. The beautiful dogs and horse greeted me regularly, making me feel very welcome indeed. I wish you the best and will miss you. Ian Russel, Davis,Calif. 8/3-8/20/09

We searched long and hard to find the perfect place to stay on the Hilo side- we came accross your Lava Rock Hale. We knew it was the one! And it didn't fail to impress. We can't believe you built it yourselves! The Hale is truly beautiful and in a perfect location. It was so nice to get away from the city noises and fall asleep listening to the sounds of nature. The outdoor shower is perfectly described as "refreshing" and I wish I had one of my own! We also loved being able to go right up to the horse and pet him- he is so friendly! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and we would love to come back again! Caleb and Stacy, Raleigh,NC, N.Canton, OH (Honolulu) 8/3/09

Diane & Eric,
Thanks so much for your hospitality at Lava Rock Hale. My six days flew by. The setting is gorgeous and the Hale had everything I needed. I loved listening to the rain come in from far off. And thanks for the warning about the horse the first night, he definetly would have scared the bejeezes out of me if I hadn't known. It was great fun to watch him slurp up the last of the papayas you left. Aloha!
C. Mundy, Waialua, HI. 7/6-7/12/09

What a marvelous place to rest and relax (just what I wished for and recieved!).I just love the serenityof the Lava Hale and the property.I found great joy in watching all the living things inhabiting this enviroment, especially of course, Kismet, Mulan, Jet, Wisk and Hanai the horse. Thank you for all your time and wonderful suggestions. I suspect I'll never forget the swim in green lake, fishing off rocks w/waves crashing below or the bicycle rides through such wonderful terrain. There are so many wonderful touches/benefits to staying here. Thank you for making it such a memorable experiance. M.G. Howard, British Columbia, Canada. 5/18-6/14/09

Thank you so much for this mysteriously amazing house and of course your hospitality! Lots of love! A.& D., Moscow & L.A., 4/16-4/22/09