Ma'ukele Lodge

02/12/2026

I’m continuing to work toward preserving Maʻukele Lodge as a home, a business, and a retreat space.
Despite the property’s condition, the B&B remains active and income-producing, bringing in over $8,000 in the past month, with strong guest reviews and repeat visitors.
I’m exploring practical paths forward — whether through a buyer, partner, or new opportunity — to keep this place alive, cared for, and meaningful rather than lost to neglect or speculation.
Thank you to those who believe in protecting special places. 🌿

11/21/2025

Aloha friends 🌺
Time is short, and I’m working to find the right investor who will buy this property and allow me to stay and continue Maʻukele Lodge.

I’m raising $5,000 to strengthen that offer and help preserve this place as a sanctuary instead of losing it to developers.

If this place has touched your life — or if you simply believe healing spaces like this should stay alive — please consider helping or sharing.

https://gofund.me/72ac34cb0
With love and gratitude,
Raven

Thank you and funding purpose of the donation My heart is so ful… Raven Slaughter needs your support for Help Save Ma'ukele Lodge, an oceanfront sanctuary

10/27/2025

Thank you — truly — to everyone who has donated, shared, or sent love. Your support gives me hope every single day.

My goal for this fundraiser is to raise $30,000 as a contribution toward the purchase of this oceanfront sanctuary, so I can continue running my bed & breakfast and keep this space available for healing and connection.

This place has always been more than a home. It’s a refuge for:

✨ Cultural exchange
✨ Nature-centered retreats
✨ Guests seeking peace and renewal
✨ Weddings and life celebrations
✨ Children’s science and educational visits
✨ Those facing illness or challenges who need a safe, nourishing place

If we can secure the land with the right buyer or partner, I want to expand this into a true sanctuary — from yoga retreats and health programs to time for children with disabilities, and environmental education for the next generation.

Your kindness is helping protect a one-of-a-kind place filled with aloha.
Thank you for believing in me, and in this dream. 💙✨

Mahalo nui loa,
—Raven

10/25/2025

Mahalo and finding purpose update

My heart is so full — thank you to every single person who has donated, shared, or simply offered loving words. Your kindness lifts me up during a very uncertain time.

I want to be clear about where the funds are going:

💛 Every dollar will contribute directly toward the purchase of the property
— so I can remain here as a tenant and continue running Maʻukele Lodge, the home and business I’ve dedicated 22 years of my life to.

This $30,000 contribution will:

🏡 Help secure a partnership or buyer who supports keeping me here
🌴 Preserve this unique guest sanctuary in Kaimū
🔨 Open the door to essential repairs the home has long needed
🌈 Protect affordable cultural hospitality — not luxury commercialization

While the owner prepares to list the property, I have not been asked to leave — and your support gives me time to find the right buyer who believes in the spirit of this place and will let me continue living and working here.

Your generosity is helping me fight for stability, for my guests who return year after year, and for the Aloha this Lodge has shared with people from all over the world.

Mahalo nui loa for keeping hope alive with me.
With deep gratitude,
Raven 🌺✨

10/20/2022

Breakfast this morning

09/02/2019

Baked a cake for my guest's birthday today

08/14/2019

The path from my beach to my Inn
Photos from my walk in the park in Volcano National Park
Wonderful guide Xanthe Smith

05/12/2019

Happy Mother's day

08/09/2015

Hawaiian Suite

05/14/2015