Historically, the Coconut has provided a convenient lifestyle for the people of Polynesia. From its deepest root to the youngest frond, the Coconut has proven to be beneficial in numerous ways. This presentation is crafted to showcase the Coconut’s genius ingenuity.
Learn to weave a kupe’e lima (bracelet) significant to our heritage. Step-by-step, our Cultural Guides will teach you a simple, easy-to-follow weaving pattern that you can wear as a good luck charm. This keepsake will serve as a memorabilia to remember your experience with us at the Coconut Grove Hana.
Dine on traditional cuisine at its finest. Our menu of mea’ai ono (delicious food) reflect our cultural demonstrations practiced within our rural community of Hana. The provided selection of protein options are parallel to classic meals of our islands, fully flavored with natural cured seasoning of Hawaii. Seasonal staple of ulu ( breadfruit) picked fresh from our Grove, or kalo (taro) harvested from the lo’i (taro patch) of East Maui, or ‘uala (sweet potato) from local Hana Farmers. Lush mountain range bring the vibrant seasonal juicy pohole fern shoots. Served, of course, with the local favorite, coconut milk pudding, haupia. Take your pick of mea’ai ono to enjoy at Coconut Grove Hana’s live cultural experience.
Hawaiian rock salt seasoned beef wrapped in taro leaves, encased in a fresh green ti-leaf, steamed for 6 to 8 hours. Served with seasonal staple, fresh Pohole fern shoot salad tossed in a sesame soy vinaigrette with Maui onion and tomato and a Hawaiian coconut haupia pudding dessert.
Slow, 6 hour roasted pork, shredded to tender perfection. Served with seasonal staple, fresh Pohole fern shoot salad tossed in a sesame soy vinaigrette with Maui onion and tomato and a Hawaiian coconut haupia pudding dessert.
Fresh, locally caught Fish of the day, grilled and flavored with Hawaiian seasoning. Served with seasonal staple, fresh Pohole fern shoot salad tossed in a sesame soy vinaigrette with Maui onion and tomato and a Hawaiian coconut haupia pudding dessert.
Pohole fern shoots picked from the valleys of East Maui mountain range. Tossed in a sesame soy vinaigrette with sweet Maui onion, and fresh Hana grown greens. Served with seasonal staple and a Hawaiian coconut haupia pudding dessert.
Honor yourself and loved ones with a fresh, hand-made lei (garland) and lei po’o (crown) woven daily with seasonal blossoms plucked at every dawn and hand crafted using only traditional methods.
So don’t forget to add this package to your reservation at checkout!
Coconut Grove Hana has proudly partnered with Master Photographer Jerry Grigory, of MauiClassicImage.com
Photos are 5×7 with our cultural guide. printed on-site and sleeved in a stand-alone paper frame ready for an instant mount.
Additional photos and prints are available for purchase.