Come away with me to Maui for a week of rest, worship, and daily teaching, right on the beach in Lahaina. This is an invitation to encounter God's creation, and your place in it.
Space to breathe, hear from Him, and be refreshed.
This is an experience for women and married couples. Single men are not able to attend.
Every day we step into a lot of roles, usually as the one who has to hold everything together. As a result, we often forget that we are sons and daughters... first. God has created each of us with a unique set of gifts, callings, and personalities. On purpose and for a purpose.
A Kingdom Purpose.
Together in Maui, we will study Genesis through the lens of Creation, in one of the most beautiful places in the world. As we remember who God created us to be, we will also lean in to what He is calling us to do. This is an immersive Bible Study, intended to help the story of Creation come alive in a whole new way.
Maui is a place that is special to my heart, and it's unlike any place in the world I have ever been. Years ago, God did a healing work in me here, and it shaped how I understand my identity as a daughter of the King.
Something happens when we step away on purpose. We clear the calendar, we quiet down, and God meets us in that space. I have watched Him do it, in my own life and in the lives of the women who have come with me.
That is what this week is for. Time to stop, and to just be with Him in the middle of His creation. Genesis opens with people walking with God in a garden. Maui is the closest I have come to that.
By Saturday, you will know Genesis better than you ever have, and you will know what it says about who God is and who He made you to be.
You will also be rested. Actually rested, the kind where nobody needs anything from you at 6am.
And you will go home with space you have not had in a long time to listen for what God is asking of you next, along with friends who know your name and keep praying for you long after the flight.
Worship, Rest, and Refuel so that you can return home and do what God has created you to do.
You'll be staying right on Kaʻanapali Beach, on Maui's west side just outside Lahaina. It's some of the best coastline on the island, and the water is a short walk from your door.
If you love sweeping ocean views, you're going to be happy here. You'll get the kind of sunset that makes you stop and remember that the One who created that view also created you.
Mornings start with the sound of the water. Evenings end watching the sky change color over the West Maui mountains.
On Bible Study Live trips, meals are part of how we build real relationships. Some of the best moments all week happen around a table.
Every morning starts with breakfast and teaching together. Good coffee, easy conversation, and Bibles open on the table.
Your week is bookended by two dinners: a welcome dinner the night you arrive, and a farewell dinner on your last night together. Mid-week the whole group heads to a traditional Hawaiian luau for an evening of food, music, and hula.
By the end of the week you will have laughed with someone you just met, prayed with someone who already feels like family, and made friendships that outlast the trip.
● You've felt disconnected from who God made you to be, and you're ready to reconnect with your identity and purpose.
● You want daily Bible teaching that is personal and practical, and that meets you in the season God has you in.
● You want real spiritual depth and real rest in the same week, without giving up either one.
● You're comfortable with beach and water activities, time in the sun, and some walking, and you don't need a minute-by-minute itinerary to feel at ease.
● You're happy to share the week with a group, whether you're coming on your own or bringing your spouse.
● You're coming with a flexible, positive attitude, and you know that travel always includes a few things nobody can control.
This Trip Is Not for You If...
● You are not a believer, are hostile to the gospel, don't believe in women teaching the Bible, or are not coming with a teachable heart.
● You're looking for a packed sightseeing itinerary full of sports and adventures rather than intentional time to learn, rest, and reflect.
● You want a purely relaxing beach vacation with no Bible study in it.
● You have a physical condition that limits how long you can comfortably walk, stand, or be in the sun and water. This week includes a fair amount of all three.
● You're currently in a season of acute emotional or mental health crisis. This is a group retreat setting without clinical or therapeutic support, and it isn't a substitute for that kind of care. If that's you right now, I'd invite you to get the in-person support you need, and I'd love to welcome you on a future trip when the timing is right.
● You tend to struggle with flexibility when plans change, or you process frustration by voicing complaints that affect the group's mood. This trip is built for people who can meet those moments with grace rather than negativity.
● 6 nights lodging at an oceanfront resort on Maui's west side
● Breakfast daily
● Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
● Traditional Hawaiian luau
● Daily Bible teaching with Rachael, on location
● Welcome gift
● Snorkel gear and mask, boogie board, stand-up paddleboard, and kayaks
● Hula lessons, ukulele lessons, lei making, and Hawaiian language instruction
● Beach games and traditional Hawaiian games
● Reef-safe sunscreen
● Daily wellness classes
● $20 daily spa credit, plus discounted spa services
● Discounted golfing
● Comedy show
● Kaanapali Trolley to shopping and golfing
Bible Study Live Bonuses
● Welcome Call with Rachael: a personal call after you register to get you ready and answer anything on your mind
● The Knowing Jesus Course ($1,200 value): previously only available through 1:1 coaching, now included
● Pre-Trip Group Call: connect with your Maui travel group before you ever leave home
● Maui Traveler Guide: packing tips, what to expect, first-time-traveler confidence
● Digital Library of Rachael's Books
● Private Alumni Community: stay connected with travelers from this and past retreats
● Post-Trip Check-In Call: a family reunion call after returning home
● Airfare to and from Maui
● On-island transportation, other than the optional Road to Hana day and the Kaanapali Trolley
● Travel insurance, which is highly recommended
● Medical costs, hospitalization, or evacuation expenses
● Any meals or beverages not mentioned above
● Personal shopping and expenses, luggage fees, etc
Hey Friend. So glad you are considering joining me on this trip to Maui. It's one of my favorite places in the world.
When I first visited Maui, I quickly realized that it was someplace truly special. I remember sitting under the historic Banyan Tree in the middle of Lahaina (pre-fire) and seeing how the roots would drop down from the tree structure above, effectively forming new "trees."
But yet, each of those "trees" were connected together through the main tree overhead. To me, it was such a clear picture of the Body of Christ. All connected, supported by the Father, but putting down roots and spreading and growing.
After the fires hit Maui, it wasn't clear if the Banyan Tree was going to make it. But this past year, our first Bible Study Live: Maui crew got to go visit the Banyan Tree on the first day that the Lahaina area was opened back up to the public. We got to witness firsthand the Lahaina "homecoming." And seeing that the Banyan Tree had survived brought tears to my eyes. How did that tree survive?
The roots. All of those "community" roots were what saved the tree. The parts of the tree that survived provided strength to the parts that were damaged.
As I looked around at our own little community of believers, the Lord showed me, full circle, what He had started to reveal several years before. Like the Banyan Tree, we got to hold each other up during times of stress. Some of us had come through really hard years: Kids moving away, loved ones passing away, job changes, physical sickness... and these relationships were part of how we all survived the previous year.
Lahaina itself is still healing from the fires, and long before this retreat was ever a plan, we gave to support that recovery. That same heart carries into this trip: a portion of what you invest here goes back to the people of Lahaina, so your trip is part of what's helping this community come back to life.
That is what Bible Study Live is all about. Yes, it's about the immersive study of the Scriptures. Yes, it's about yummy food and beautiful places to visit. But it's also about early morning conversations over a cup of coffee. Or a late-night prayer after an "aha" moment that God reveals. It's about the in-between trip moments that translate into cross-country meetups, phone calls when you need it, or even someone reaching out because the Lord put you "on their heart."
It's about community.
What I have learned over the last couple of trips is that as much as these trips change our perspective, it's also about what happens after the trip. The relationships that are formed often become my favorite part of these trips. God puts the lonely in families.
And so, the question becomes: are you ready to join the family?
I use to think at this age of 37 I "needed to have life figured out" but I don't and that IS OK. Truth is there is no age where one must have it altogether. For many years I felt confused as to why my life looked different than every one else's but I know God has a plan for each individual and they are meant to look different than those around us. We mustn't be hard on ourselves we must trust God and his timing. This trip opened my eyes to that fact. I didn't realize at the time but I came back with a different perspective of self, more trusting in God's plan for my life and more apt to speaking up, taking risks, and knowing all will be ok because God is with me.
- Stephanie, Maui 2026, Italy 2025
I wasn't aware of how affected I was until I arrived home. Two days after my return, I was struck by God's Awesomeness. I physically felt Him, His Love, His Adoration, His Abundance, His Joy. I saw him in others during the trip, but I felt Him in me once I returned home.
Susan, Maui 2026, Italy 2025
Is this retreat for me?
If you've felt disconnected from who God made you to be underneath the roles you carry, and you're ready to reconnect with your identity and purpose, this retreat was built for you.
Is this only for women?
No, this retreat welcomes women and couples coming together. It's just not built for men attending on their own.
Do I need to know the Bible well to come?
Not at all. The teaching is accessible and personal, and you don't need any background to follow it. If you've been studying Scripture for years, there's plenty here for you too. All you need is a willingness to learn.
What is the daily schedule like?
Mornings open with teaching, afternoons are built around creation and activities, evenings bring the group together. A full itinerary is provided closer to the trip dates.
What do I pack?
Comfortable beachwear and swimsuits, something modest for evening teaching sessions, and lightweight layers for the trade winds. Reef-safe sunscreen is provided, though you're welcome to bring your own preferred brand.
Can I room with a friend?
Yes, just let us know during registration and we'll pair you together.
How is this different from Rome or Greece?
Rome walks the broader story of the early church. Greece goes narrower and deeper into the women who led alongside Paul. Maui goes back further than both, to Genesis and creation itself, and asks who you were made to be. It's the most accessible starting point of the three, and the one built to feel like a real vacation alongside the teaching.
What is your cancellation policy?
A non-refundable retainer of $500 is required at registration to hold your spot and is applied toward your retreat total. If you choose to pay in full at registration, $500 of your payment is treated as your retainer. After you register, we'll schedule a call together, which takes place within 30 days of registration. If we determine this retreat isn't the right fit for you, your retainer is refunded in full. Your retainer is also refunded in full if She Hears, LLC cancels the retreat. Apart from those two circumstances, the retainer is non-refundable.
If cancellation occurs on or before February 7, 2027, there will be no loss beyond the retainer. Cancellation received in writing between February 8 and April 9, 2027 results in a loss of 50% of the retreat price. Cancellation received in writing between April 10 and May 8, 2027 results in a loss of 75% of the retreat price. Cancellation on or after May 9, 2027 results in a total loss of funds. No refund will exceed the amount you have actually paid. Any request for a refund must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the date of cancellation. Travel insurance is highly recommended. All cancellations must be made in writing to Rachael D. Groll at [email protected].
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. Your $500 retainer holds your spot, and your remaining balance is divided into four installments due November 15, 2026, January 10, 2027, March 11, 2027, and April 10, 2027, with your final balance due May 8, 2027. You can also pay in full at registration. If you need a different arrangement, email [email protected].
Do I need travel insurance?
It isn't required, but I strongly recommend it. Your payments become non-refundable on the schedule above, and insurance is what protects you if something happens that neither of us can control. Buy coverage equal to the full amount you've paid, including airfare. I don't sell insurance and I make nothing if you buy it.
Is it safe to travel to Maui?
Yes. Maui is one of the most visited and well-equipped islands in Hawaii, with easy tourism infrastructure right along Kaanapali Beach and in Lahaina. I'll be with you throughout the week, so you're never navigating logistics alone.
What is the weather like in August?
Expect warm, sunny days in the mid-to-upper 80s°F, with evenings settling into the mid-70s. August is Maui's dry season, so rain is rare and the trade winds keep the heat comfortable. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and lightweight fabrics are your best friends.
Still have a question?
Email Rachael at [email protected]. I'm happy to help
Maui County, HI, USA 
