Ram Dass said, I?m not interested in being a ?lover.? I?m interested in only being love. The sweet photos Wendy Laurel sent our way recap the last wedding he performed before his death in December 2019, between Ananda, founder of Google’s Empathy Lab and one of his closest caretakers, Govinda. Having met at one of Dass? Maui retreats, it was only fitting to host the wedding ?love fest? at his home in Haiku, drawing on his teachings in an intimate, lush backyard setting.

Jill of La Fleur Weddings helped A + G create a simple, sacred 1960s Woodstock-esque bohemian vibe with a romantic, relaxed atmosphere.

Mismatched rugs, quilts, and pillows circled the pool full of floating petals by Bella Bloom to create a laidback lounge setting for guests to enjoy the couple?s fave foods buffet-style, including seafood and veggie dishes by Cutting Edge Catering and Indian bites from the local farmer’s market chef, Uma Dugied.
Jill of La Fleur Weddings tells us, Ram Dass is known for teaching unconditional love and helping people to find divine love. Through his teachings in his book, Be Here Now, he also helps teach us how to live joyously in the present. What was accomplished on this special day was the feeling of unconditional, divine love and the day seemed to move slowly and meaningfully, allowing guests (and me!) to feel truly joyous in the moment! It was such an honor to be in the presence of this amazing man, at his incredible home, and to be a part of he...