Carissa Moore Leads Mothers and Daughters Retreat at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Olympic gold-medalist Carissa Moore led the “Mothers & Daughters One Day Retreat” at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Princeville on Feb. 26, 2026, bringing 28 mother‑daughter pairs to Kauaʻi’s North Shore for guided Hawaiian cultural workshops, wellness activities and ocean-based guided experiences. Organizers positioned the day as an immersive program to foster intergenerational connection and self-worth among participants.

Princeville resort materials described the gathering against Hanalei Bay as intentionally framed around family connection and cultural practice: “The event set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hanalei Bay focused on connection, confidence and cultivating a spirit of aloha across generations.” The resort also reported that participants “strengthened their bonds through guided Hawaiian cultural workshops and heartfelt conversations while embracing wellness and personal growth.”

Local coverage summarized the retreat’s effect on attendees, saying, “The experience created lasting memories rooted in empowerment, community and the natural beauty of Kaua‘i.” The day-long format and the mix of cultural activations, mindfulness workshops and ocean-based activities echoed the Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation’s program model, which centers events “built in and around the water, using surfing to bring young women and girls together to encourage, uplift and inspire each other.”

Moore’s post-competition work is framed by a high-profile athletic record and recent life changes. She is surfing’s first Olympic gold medalist and a five-time World Surf League champion, with WSL titles in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019 and 2021, and she won the women’s gold medal in surfing’s Tokyo Olympic debut in 2021. “Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation was founded by Carissa Moore, surfing’s first Olympic Gold medalist and 5X World Surfing Champion in 2018 with the simple vision: to share Moore Love,” the foundation’s site states. Moore announced she was stepping away from competitive surfing in January 2024 and announced the birth of her daughter, ‘Olena Lililehua Untermann, born Feb. 24, 2025, on Feb. 25, 2025.

Moore Aloha lists staff including Mimi Wisnosky as program director and Lei Hookano as project manager and says it hosts “3 to 4 events” annually that promote mindfulness, wellness and friendship. The foundation’s stated mission includes supporting girls and women navigating mental health and wellness through sport, mentorship, community and culture, a focus reflected in the Hanalei activities.

A related Moore Aloha program previously ran on Maui: the Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort weekend titled “Riding Your Waves of Joy: Building Self‑Worth” took place Aug. 30–31, 2025, and that event’s registration was described as free but invite-only with invites chosen from 1- to 3-minute video submissions by an Aug. 1 deadline. Organizers for the Hanalei one-day retreat did not publicly attach those same application details to the Princeville event, and the retreat’s organizers have not released a public note tying the Hanalei selection process to the Outrigger mechanics.

The Hanalei retreat’s limited size, 28 mother‑daughter pairs, highlights both the intimacy Moore Aloha seeks and an equity question for public health and community access: small, curated events can deepen social support and mental-health resilience for participating families, yet limited slots and invite or application processes may leave other local families without access. Moore Aloha and resort partners have positioned these programs as part of a broader effort to use culture, the ocean and mentorship to bolster wellbeing across generations on Hawai‘i’s islands.