Michelle Tam
Co-Host
Michelle Tam is the James Beard Award nominee, New York Times bestselling author, Saveur Award-winning food blogger, Webby-award winning app creator, and podcaster behind Nom Nom Paleo.
5 Days in Hanalei · North Shore · Kauaʻi
KauaʻiWellnessRetreat
Five days to put yourself back on the list.
5 days, 4 nightsSmall group experience
The Trip
Due to Hurricane Lowell, this trip has been postponed. As soon as a new date is chosen all people on the trip will be notified of the new dates. Join Michelle Tam and Amanda Haas for five days on Kaua'i built around food, functional movement, relaxation, and connection. Enjoy luxurious beachfront living, chef cooked healthy meals, hands-on cooking demo, daily workouts, time to rest, and guided adventures.
Your Hosts
Meetyourhosts
Michelle Tam is the James Beard Award-nominated, New York Times bestselling author and blogger behind Nom Nom Paleo, known for practical, no-nonsense approaches to food and family health. Amanda Haas is the founder of House of Haas, a chef, cookbook author, and former Culinary Director at Williams Sonoma who now leads retreats built around food, healing, and honest conversation. Together they're hosting the trip they wish existed for themselves: real rest, real food, and real talk for those in the thick of midlife.
Amanda Haas
Co-Host
Amanda Haas is the founder of House of Haas, a chef, teacher, cookbook author, and former Williams Sonoma Culinary Director. She leads wellness retreats centered around food, healing, and honest conversation.
Made for connection
Shared meals, movement, and conversations with others in the same stage of life.
Room to breathe
Built-in downtime every day, so nothing feels rushed.
Not a bootcamp, not a cleanse
No 5am fitness, no juice fasts. Just habits that fit into a real life.
Made to fuel you
High-protien, high-fiber meals all week. This entire trip will feature naturally gluten-free food as well.
We built the trip we dreamed of taking. We hope you'll join us.
Reserve
OneClickIn.EverythingElseHandled.
From $3,495Sep 9, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026 · 5 days · 4 nights
double occupancy
Add $1,000 for single occupancy.
Where You'll Stay
SecretBeachHouse
Carefully chosen for an unforgettable stay
Secret Beach House
Sep 9 – Sep 134 nights
Secret Beach House
Secret Beach House
Beachfront Compound
The Itinerary
5DayswithMichelleTam&AmandaHaas
01
Wed, Sep 9
Welcome Dinner with Local Chef
2 momentsWelcome Circle
Join Amanda and Michelle for a welcome gathering and drinks with a sunset backdrop before sitting down for dinner.
Included
Kickoff Dinner with Local Chef Keller
Chef John Keller opens the trip with a spectacular dinner, packed with local flavors.
02
Thu, Sep 10
Strength and Stroll
6 momentsProtein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Breakfast built to keep you steady through a full day.
Included
Morning Strength Training
An hour long, guided circuit training session to get the day started.
Hiking Adventure
From Kilauea on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, this walk follows the Wai Koa Loop through open pasture and a shaded mahogany forest to the historic Stone Dam, a hand-built remnant of the island’s sugar plantation era. The route is mostly flat, with muddy patches and the quiet, steady presence of water guiding the way. At the dam, stonework and cascading water meet in a place shaped by engineering, labor, and the island’s landscape. It is an easygoing hike with a strong sense of place, where the green canopy opens to a calm pool and the past feels close at hand.
Ask Me Anything - 1:1 with Michelle and Amanda
Enjoy some time to get to know Michelle and Amanda 1:1.
Included
Dinner with Michelle and Amanda
Enjoy a menu planned by Amanda and Michelle.
Included
Short Walk
Join Michelle on her evening ritual, a post-dinner walk built for digestion and unwinding.
Included
03
Fri, Sep 11
Napali Coast Boat Adventure
5 momentsProtein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Choose from a few grab-and-go options that you can take with you to our Na Pali Coast Boat Adventure.
Included
Na Pali Coast Boat Adventure
Board a boat and cruise along to the famous Na Pali coast, where towering cliffs rise straight out of the Pacific. Anchor offshore to snorkel in clear water, then wind through sea caves carved into the coastline. Enjoy a picnic lunch on board as you take in the views.
Optional Spa Time
Unscheduled time built in on purpose — book a treatment, nap, or just sit by the water.
Optional Afternoon Yoga
A gentle unwind after a full morning on the water.
Included
Dinner at Welina Terrace
Welina Terrace at the 1 Hotel offers a front-row seat to nature’s nightly show. With sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and Mount Makana, we'll enjoy Japanese-inspired small plates made with seasonal ingredients. Music by local artists fills the air, adding to the magic.
Included
04
Sat, Sep 12
Farmers' Market and Cooking Class
5 momentsProtein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Protein and fiber-rich grab and go options will be available at the house, as well as a few juices to choose from.
Included
Morning Strength Training
Functional strength work to start the day. Enjoy a weighted circuit with one of the top trainers on the island in the privacy of the Secret Beach House.
Hanalei Farmers' Market
Explore the market with Michelle and Amanda as they look for ingredients to bring back for dinner, or wander at your own pace.
Cooking Demo - Make-Your-Own Sauces
Amanda and Michelle will share their fan-favorite recipes, including the Nom Nom Paleo Stir Fry sauce that Michelle's fans cant get enough of. Amanda will share recipes for her two favorite green sauces, chimichurri and salsa verde, and teach you how to make them your own.
Included
Market-to-Table Dinner by Amanda and Michelle
The day's market finds land on the table for a shared dinner — course after course of local, seasonal food eaten together.
05
Sun, Sep 13
Spa Day and Ask-Me-Anything
3 momentsMorning Yoga and Meditation on the Beach
A quiet start to the day — gentle movement and a few minutes of stillness before the group reconvenes for breakfast.
Included
Farewell Breakfast
A light, bright breakfast to ease into the morning after yoga.
Included
Ask Me Anything - 1:1 with Michelle and Amanda
An optional time for guests with later flights or extended stays to connect with Amanda and Michelle.
Included
How to Join
HowtoJoin
01
Apply
Tell us a bit about yourself — Michelle and Amanda personally review every application.
02
Get approved
We'll follow up within a few days to confirm your spot and answer any questions.
03
Reserve your spot
A refundable deposit holds your place while we finalize the group.
04
Get ready
We'll send everything you need before Kaua'i — packing list, arrival details, and more.
Is This Trip For You?
IsThisTripForYou?
This experience is designed for travelers who...
You're stretched thin
Juggling work, family, aging parents, or all three — and your own needs keep landing last.
You want the real thing
Practical, self-care practices that you can take home with you.
Food matters to you
Good meals are part of feeling good, not an afterthought.
You're ready for real rest
Not another trip you need a vacation to recover from.
If that sounds like you, we saved you a seat.
Investment
Investment
$3,495
per traveler · all hosted experiences included
Sep 9 – Sep 13, 2026 · 4 nights
No card needed. Apply today.
Add $1,000 for single occupancy.
Reserve
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Reply to reserve your place. We will walk you through the details and hold your spot while you decide.
Reserve your placeWhat's Included
- 4 Nights in Private Compound
- All Retreat Activities
- $3,495 double occupancy rate. $1000 Single Supplement ($4,495 Single Occupancy)
- Private Room and Bathroom
- Welcome Circle
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Join Amanda and Michelle for a welcome gathering and drinks with a sunset backdrop before sitting down for dinner.
- Kickoff Dinner with Local Chef Keller
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Chef John Keller opens the trip with a spectacular dinner, packed with local flavors.
- Protein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Breakfast built to keep you steady through a full day.
- Morning Strength Training
Hosted by Michelle Tam
An hour long, guided circuit training session to get the day started.
- Hiking Adventure
Hosted by Michelle Tam
From Kilauea on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, this walk follows the Wai Koa Loop through open pasture and a shaded mahogany forest to the historic Stone Dam, a hand-built remnant of the island’s sugar plantation era. The route is mostly flat, with muddy patches and the quiet, steady presence of water guiding the way. At the dam, stonework and cascading water meet in a place shaped by engineering, labor, and the island’s landscape. It is an easygoing hike with a strong sense of place, where the green canopy opens to a calm pool and the past feels close at hand.
- Ask Me Anything - 1:1 with Michelle and Amanda
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Enjoy some time to get to know Michelle and Amanda 1:1.
- Dinner with Michelle and Amanda
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Enjoy a menu planned by Amanda and Michelle.
- Short Walk
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Join Michelle on her evening ritual, a post-dinner walk built for digestion and unwinding.
- Protein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Choose from a few grab-and-go options that you can take with you to our Na Pali Coast Boat Adventure.
- Na Pali Coast Boat Adventure
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Board a boat and cruise along to the famous Na Pali coast, where towering cliffs rise straight out of the Pacific. Anchor offshore to snorkel in clear water, then wind through sea caves carved into the coastline. Enjoy a picnic lunch on board as you take in the views.
- Optional Afternoon Yoga
A gentle unwind after a full morning on the water.
- Dinner at Welina Terrace
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Welina Terrace at the 1 Hotel offers a front-row seat to nature’s nightly show. With sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and Mount Makana, we'll enjoy Japanese-inspired small plates made with seasonal ingredients. Music by local artists fills the air, adding to the magic.
- Protein-Packed Breakfast and Fresh Fruit Juices
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Protein and fiber-rich grab and go options will be available at the house, as well as a few juices to choose from.
- Morning Strength Training
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Functional strength work to start the day. Enjoy a weighted circuit with one of the top trainers on the island in the privacy of the Secret Beach House.
- Hanalei Farmers' Market
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Explore the market with Michelle and Amanda as they look for ingredients to bring back for dinner, or wander at your own pace.
- Cooking Demo - Make-Your-Own Sauces
Hosted by Michelle Tam
Amanda and Michelle will share their fan-favorite recipes, including the Nom Nom Paleo Stir Fry sauce that Michelle's fans cant get enough of. Amanda will share recipes for her two favorite green sauces, chimichurri and salsa verde, and teach you how to make them your own.
- Market-to-Table Dinner by Amanda and Michelle
Hosted by Michelle Tam
The day's market finds land on the table for a shared dinner — course after course of local, seasonal food eaten together.
- Morning Yoga and Meditation on the Beach
Hosted by Michelle Tam
A quiet start to the day — gentle movement and a few minutes of stillness before the group reconvenes for breakfast.
- Farewell Breakfast
Hosted by Michelle Tam
A light, bright breakfast to ease into the morning after yoga.
- Ask Me Anything - 1:1 with Michelle and Amanda
Hosted by Michelle Tam
An optional time for guests with later flights or extended stays to connect with Amanda and Michelle.
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Alchohol
- Additional Night at $975 / night
- Optional Spa Time
Unscheduled time built in on purpose — book a treatment, nap, or just sit by the water.
Transportation
GettingAround
Transportation not included. We recommend renting a car. If you prefer not to, we'll cover your rideshare to and from the airport.
Sit back and enjoy — we handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.
Your concierge
A real person who helps arrange this trip around you — shaping the itinerary and booking the details — then stays on hand to execute it while you travel.
Molly W.
Concierge