Culture & Recreation
Special Events
Friday EveninG
Retreats
All member
Retreat
Very Rev. Chrysostom Baer, O.Praem., KHS
Very Rev. Chrysostom Baer, O.Praem., KHS, will be serving as the Retreat Master for the All Member Retreat. Born and raised in Orange County, California, he entered St. Michael’s Abbey in 1993, was ordained in 2004, and became a member of the Order in 2023. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology from the Angelicum in Rome and a Licentiate in Canon Law from Saint Paul University in Ottawa.
Fr. Chrysostom is currently the Prior of St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, California.
The All Member Retreat is open to all members and guests.
Participants please RSVP using the General Registration form.
Promotee
Retreat
Rev. Richard Vega, KCHS
Rev. Richard Vega, KCHS has been a member since 2014. He will be serving as the Retreat Master for the Promotee at this year’s Annual Meeting. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on June 18, 1983. Fr. Richard holds a Master of Arts, a Master of Divinity, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.
Father Vega is currently pastor of St Frances of Rome Parish in Azusa, CA.
The Promotee Retreat is designated for promotee members only.
Investee
REtreat
REV. FREDERICK ADAMSON, KHS
The Investee Retreat Master at this year’s annual meeting is Father Fredrick Adamson, KHS. He has been a member of the Order since 2010 and currently serves as pastor of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in North Scottsdale.
Reared in Southwest Michigan, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Phoenix on June 3, 1995, and has served as Pastor of Resurrection Parish in Tempe, and Parochial Vicar at Saint Theresa Parish in Phoenix and Our Lady of Joy Parish in Carefree. He served as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Phoenix for 19 years, from 2004 to 2023.
Father Adamson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA. He worked for five years as a Registered Nurse with a specialty in cardiovascular intensive care and attended Arizona State University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
Father Adamson has served on several diocesan committees and councils, including the Diocesan Finance Council and the Diocesan Presbyteral Council.
The Investee Retreat is designated for investees only.
Friday Morning
Golf Tournament
King’s Nine Course
Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf, Beach
A Scottish links-style layout, the Kings’ Nine features wide fairways and wider views of Mauna Kea in the background. Native grasses and pot bunkers add a degree of drama and strategy to shot-making. The signature hole on this loop is #5, a risk/reward par-four of only 277 yards. Better players might consider going for the green, but trouble lurks left and short in the form of a fairway-long sand bunker and massive lava boulders. A truly memorable hole on a truly memorable course.
The entry fee of $225.00 per person includes green fees, a shared cart, range balls, prizes, and lunch after the round at the Mauka Bar & Grill. Enter yourself to be assigned to a team or organize your foursome.
Please inform us whether you will bring your golf clubs or rent them. The cost to rent clubs is a special rate of $45.00 per set plus tax. Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf currently supplies Cobra men’s and ladies’ rental clubs, which are available for right or left-hand use. Please fill out THIS FORM if you need to rent clubs.
We will gather in the hotel lobby at 7:30am and depart for the course by 7:45am. Please check the link HERE for more information on the course. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Golf Outing Chair, Sir Steve Luchetta, at eohsj.wl.orange@gmail.com.
Things to do onsite
Resort Activities
Legends of Hawaii Lū’au
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday Nights
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The Legends of Hawaii Luau is more than a meal: Get ready for a full evening of music and fun! Hula dancers, torch runners, and coconut huskers will show you the traditions and culture that make Hawaii one of a kind.
Saltwater Lagoon
With kayak, pedal boat, paddle board rental
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Swim, snorkel, and paddle in four acres of protected lagoon. Our saltwater oasis is connected to the ocean and is home to rare green sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and tropical wildlife you won’t meet anywhere else.
Resort Spa & Salon
Pure island ingredients meet modern techniques
Indulge in luxurious spa experiences with treatments that focus on wellness and relaxation such as massage, body scrubs & wraps as well as fitness & wellness offerings.
Explore Hawaii
Island Activities
Swim with dolphins
An unforgettable experience
Meet friendly and playful dolphins in their saltwater habitat. The only dolphin interaction of its kind on Hawaii’s Big Island, Dolphin Quest offers fun family-friendly programming for all ages. Learn about the ocean’s most charismatic mammals from marine specialists while supporting conservation and research.
Whale Watching
A coastline cruise
Sail along the Kohala coastline and observe dolphins, turtles, whales, and other marine wildlife. You can re-ride for free if you don’t spot any wildlife. Soda, juice, and water are provided.
Catamaran snorkel sail
Explore beneath the waves
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Board the Spirit of Aloha catamaran for the ultimate sailing excursion and snorkeling fun. See dolphins, sea turtles, and possibly humpbacks.
Kona Coffee
A Living History Farm
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Experience early 20th-century pioneer life at the only living history coffee farm in the US..
Trails and Ziplines
Experience natural Hawaii
Experience spectacular pristine waterfalls up to 422 feet tall, smoldering volcanoes and breathtaking island views from the forest rails below or ziplines above.
Helicopter Tours
An aerial feast for the eyes
Take in Hawaii’s beautiful hills and valleys adorned with volcanoes and waterfalls, all from a bird’s eye view.