Paradise Hawaii Ranch

Certified Equine Therapy Facility of Healing, Rescue, and Renewal

Located below Na'poo'poo Rd in Kealakekua, HI, Paradise Hawaii Ranch is truly a paradise. We are dedicated not only to supporting our horses and cows in need but also to offering life-changing equine therapy programs to the South Kona community.

Our Attractions

  • 25-Acre Sanctuary
  • EAGALA-Certified Equine-Assisted Therapy Sessions
  • Big Island Horse and Cow Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
  • Specialized sessions with horses: Sound healing, Breathwork & Massage.
  • Community Education on the Welfare of Animals
  • Mind, Body, and Soul Retreats
  • Kawaloa Community Healing Sauna and Ice plunge

Our Mission

Paradise Hawaii Ranch supports rescued and rehabilitated animals, providing them with the lifelong, loving care that they need. Our ranch has already taken in countless animals that have been neglected, abandoned, or found in illegal slaughterhouses. Our long-term goal is to rescue as many as 10 horses each year and help re-home throughout the ranches here in Hawaii. When you support us, you are also supporting our work to continue rescuing these animals, rehabilitating them to physical and mental health. When the horses are ready to rehome, we go through an extensive process of finding forever loving homes for the best rest of their life

Our mission is to guide individuals in honing essential life skillssuch as patience, trust, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Through the support of our dedicated therapists and the healing companionship of our animals, we hope to help all of our visitors come in and learn the practice, patience, breath, trust, respect, and friendship of our herd.

Benefits of Paradise Hawaii Ranch

  • Support for Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation

    Through our collaboration with the U.S. Polo Team, we can save these horses from perilous environments, bring them to safety, and offer them the medical attention, nourishment, and affection they truly deserve.

  • All-Inclusive Healing Environments

    We work closely with veterans, youth, families, and those who are dealing with ADHD and various other challenges. Our goal is to give them a space where they can come together, heal, and find balance.

  • Dream-Like Landscapes

    Spanning 20 acres, our sanctuary includes picturesque rotational pastures, calming open spaces, and a peaceful environment where both you and our animals can thrive.

  • Holistic Wellness Integration

    Our retreats are all about nurturing the whole person. Through yoga, Hawaiian body treatments, and immersion in nature, we offer a space for relaxation and transformation, helping guests recharge physically, mentally, and spiritually.

aerial view of Paradise Ranch Hawaii

Who Are Our Programs For?

Our programs are geared towards people from all walks of life, including…

  • Retired Veterans
  • Adults and Children with Developmental Disabilities
  • Troubled or Misunderstood Youth
  • Survivors of Abuse
  • Anger Management Patients
  • Victims of Past Trauma
  • Families
  • Individuals with Anxiety
  • Individuals with Depression
  • Individuals with ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Individuals
  • People Recovering from Addiction
  • Individuals with PTSD
  • Individuals with Physical Disabilities
  • Those Seeking Therapeutic Activity in Nature

How Do Horses Improve Our Health?

Studies show that interacting with horses—either on the ground or on horseback—has many physical and psychological benefits. It has been shown to improve sleep, stress levels, motor skills, cognition, emotions, social interactions, and more. Equine therapy has proved time and time again to have incredible benefits for people from all walks of life, whether they are seeking healing from trauma, looking to improve their physical or mental capabilities, or simply wanting to enhance their emotional well-being.

About EAGALA Certified Therapy

eagala logo for paradise hawaii ranch certification with Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association method certified

Paradise Hawaii Ranch is Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) method certified. For over 25 years, EAGALA has been a beacon of hope as an international non-profit organization grounded in extensive research and experience. With a network of 2000 certified members in 40 countries, EAGALA integrates the wisdom of horses with the expertise of mental health providers and equine specialists to help individuals with their wellness journeys. At Paradise Hawaii Ranch, we practice this type of therapy to help our visitors reconnect with themselves and nature.

Mind, Body, and Soul Retreats

Beyond horse therapy, Paradise Hawaii Ranch offers wellness and healing retreats. Each retreat lasts 3 to 7 days. Guests will engage in activities such as yoga, Traditional Hawaiian Body treatment, Kundalini, drum circles, sauna immersion, massages, ocean healing, and more. Additionally, guests will enjoy special organic meals from our gardens and have the opportunity to grow physically and spiritually in our beautiful landscapes with our horses and farm animals. More than ever, people are looking for ways to improve their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Paradise Hawaii Ranch is the perfect place to do so.

Yoga, Hawaiian Body Treatment, kundalini, drum circles, sauna immersion, massages, ocean healing at paradise hawaii ranch in captain cook, hi

Discover the Life-Changing Impact Paradise Hawaii Ranch Can Have on Your Life

We could use your help as we build this dream to reality!

All donations are tax-deductible and help with caring for the rescues and building out the center and events.