ACTIVITIES
Kekai’kialealea
(A new tide of joy is beginning to flow.)
Here are just a few of the many wonderful things to do during your stay at Hale Maluhia La'a (Home of Sacred Peace). You will find that you are in the center of the rainbow. Blessed in many ways beyond your dreams.
Enjoy the day Hawaiian style, sharing meals, laughing with the ohana (family), friends, while doing hula, singing and playing the ukulele. Watch closely for the green flash of the sun at sunset. Picnic by the bay or just stay on the lanai, kick back and read. Or call for a Traditional Hawaiian Lomilomi massage. Or take a leisurely 2 hour drive to Volcano National Park, organize golf, night deep sea dives, and island sight seeing.
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LOCAL POINTS OF INTERESTS
Na Kumu Nalu (the Ancient Source Wave)
Empowering, tropical retreats for women. There is an inherent empowering truth inside each of us ready to be awakened. These retreats are for women on the threshold of transition who want to create the next step fully empowered, excited and compelled toward a rewarding future. Being refreshed and connected with life, in a tropical paradise in the Village of Napo’opo’o on the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
Hawaiian Volcano National Park
Approximately 2 ½ hours drive. For current volcanic activity check their website www.nps.gov/havo Visit the site for daily images of the volcano.
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park
(City of Refuge, a sacred sanctuary and place of ho’ola or healin.)
4 miles south of our house Maluhia La’a. According to legend, ancient Hawaiians fleeing punishment sought refuge with the Kahuna (keepers of the secrets: the priests). Hawaiians still use these sacred grounds for ceremonies. www.nps.gov/puho
Hulihee Palace
Approximately 30 minutes drive at 75-5718 Alii Drive in Kailua- Kona. The palace was the summer getaway for the Hawaiian Royalty in the middle of the 19th century. It contains a good collection of antiques, heirlooms and portraits. Phone (808) 329-1877
Kona Outdoor Circle Education
Approximately 30 minutes drive at 76-6280 Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. A small, very restful arboretum with mature examples of many of the palm trees grown in Kona. Phone (808) 329-6217.
Kona Historic Society
Approximately 20 minutes drive on the Hwy 11 at the south end of Kealakekua (look on your left as you are heading toward Kailua-Kona, just after you go through the traffic lights at Konawaena school Road). Interesting collection of materials and photos on the Kona coast from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nani Mau Gardens
Approximately 3 hours drive at 421Makalika St., in Hilo. Over 20 acres of floral theme park, orchid greenhouse, waterfall, pond and Japanese Gardens. www.nanimau.com
Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Gardens
Approximately 3 hours drive on Four mile Scenic Route, 7 miles north of Hilo. 25 acres with more than 2000 species of trees and plants with terrific bird watching opportunities. www.htbg.com
Fair Wind Cruises
A half-day cruise on a large catamaran from Keauhou Bay to the Captain Cook monument for snorkeling. If you don’t feel like kayaking to the monument, this is another way to get there. The snorkeling is spectacular and the crew makes the trip lots of fun. www.fair-wind.com