Reviving Hakalau School
Photo of the 2nd Sunday Green Team, January 14, 2018, courtesy of Odysseus.
We began cleaning up the grounds of Hakalau School in April 2015, and we continue every month on the second Sunday. Our vision is the creation of the Hakalau Learning Center.
Update, December 9, 2018:
Update, December 9, 2018:
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Aloha Friends, Lovers and Supporters,
Brad selected the spot, Deb directed the planting, two French WWOOFers—Alex and Willy--dug the “puka,” Vicki donated the Bodhi Tree a year ago (from Mrs. Pang in Waimea, 2nd generation Bodhi tree), wheelbarrow loads of lychee mulch from Akiko’s pruned trees were placed around the tree once planted, Luckana, Ubon, Dr. Thii, Im and Marina provided the food offering and lunch, Joel made the flower offering on banana leaf, Theresa took the pictures, and we all gathered in the hot sun (it was raining in the morning before we started cleaning the school yard), to celebrate the planting of Bodhi tree – the tree that Buddha sat under when he became enlightened. The leaves shimmered in the sun with the touch of wind. We held hands, 17 strong. The grounds look immaculate! We are profoundly blessed, everyone to conclude 2018, with clearing and planting together. As Joel said : “That tree will live for centuries!!! A good deed, a homeopathic dose for the troubled world....” And, a reminder that Hakalau School is a place of wisdom and aloha!!
May we share our aloha and love to all!
A warm and kind holiday time.
In gratitude and warmest aloha,
the Hakalau School ancestors and the GREEN TEAM!!
April 8, 2018:
After more than two years of sustained advocacy and negotiations, Wailea Village Historic Preservation Community (WVHPC) has reached agreement with DOE on a 12 month use permit for full utilization and public access to Hakalau School classroom building & grounds. The effective date is May 1, 2018 and following a period of basic interior and exterior improvements focused on power, water, security, signage, parking and furnishings we envision a full range of community center uses such as public meetings, classes, cultural and educational events. Contact WVHPC President Akiko Masuda for additional information and join us in celebrating the Hakalau School Green Team volunteers for their spirited leadership in keeping this dream alive!
For more information, including how you can participate, contact Akiko Masuda at 963-6422 or msakiko@hawaii.rr.com.
Brad selected the spot, Deb directed the planting, two French WWOOFers—Alex and Willy--dug the “puka,” Vicki donated the Bodhi Tree a year ago (from Mrs. Pang in Waimea, 2nd generation Bodhi tree), wheelbarrow loads of lychee mulch from Akiko’s pruned trees were placed around the tree once planted, Luckana, Ubon, Dr. Thii, Im and Marina provided the food offering and lunch, Joel made the flower offering on banana leaf, Theresa took the pictures, and we all gathered in the hot sun (it was raining in the morning before we started cleaning the school yard), to celebrate the planting of Bodhi tree – the tree that Buddha sat under when he became enlightened. The leaves shimmered in the sun with the touch of wind. We held hands, 17 strong. The grounds look immaculate! We are profoundly blessed, everyone to conclude 2018, with clearing and planting together. As Joel said : “That tree will live for centuries!!! A good deed, a homeopathic dose for the troubled world....” And, a reminder that Hakalau School is a place of wisdom and aloha!!
May we share our aloha and love to all!
A warm and kind holiday time.
In gratitude and warmest aloha,
the Hakalau School ancestors and the GREEN TEAM!!
April 8, 2018:
After more than two years of sustained advocacy and negotiations, Wailea Village Historic Preservation Community (WVHPC) has reached agreement with DOE on a 12 month use permit for full utilization and public access to Hakalau School classroom building & grounds. The effective date is May 1, 2018 and following a period of basic interior and exterior improvements focused on power, water, security, signage, parking and furnishings we envision a full range of community center uses such as public meetings, classes, cultural and educational events. Contact WVHPC President Akiko Masuda for additional information and join us in celebrating the Hakalau School Green Team volunteers for their spirited leadership in keeping this dream alive!
For more information, including how you can participate, contact Akiko Masuda at 963-6422 or msakiko@hawaii.rr.com.
Photos courtesy of Theresa Kong
We are thoroughly blessed indeed by the spirit of all who participate. Some of our Hakalau neighbors and elders cannot come help work so they donate money. Some of our Thai community cannot come so they too donate money for food or send food or hire someone to work in their place. We are extremely humbled by their devotion.
Prayers continue : for everyone’s good health – mind & body, for committed united belief in the vision of our Hakalau Learning Center, and deep gratitude that we are blessed to live and work here & to grow strong together.
Please consider joining the Friends of Wailea Village to support our continuing work in reviving Hakalau School with a tax deductible annual pledge of:
Contact us for free, confidential assistance with planned gifts or bequests of any kind.
With sincere gratitude for your consideration and support.
Garry Wyckoff
WVHPC Board Member
Friend of Akiko & Wailea Village
Prayers continue : for everyone’s good health – mind & body, for committed united belief in the vision of our Hakalau Learning Center, and deep gratitude that we are blessed to live and work here & to grow strong together.
Please consider joining the Friends of Wailea Village to support our continuing work in reviving Hakalau School with a tax deductible annual pledge of:
- $60 ($5/month)
- $120 ($10/month)
- or more...
- a gift of any amount for the property fund
Contact us for free, confidential assistance with planned gifts or bequests of any kind.
With sincere gratitude for your consideration and support.
Garry Wyckoff
WVHPC Board Member
Friend of Akiko & Wailea Village
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Mail checks payable to WVHPC: P.O. Box 272,
Hakalau, HI 96710 or donate electronically through (click on PayPal logo): |
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Take a look at the other Wailea Village Historic Preservation Community initiatives: Cemetery Stewardship, Senior Luncheons, and Mochi Pounding.
