Aloha Friday At Ahuakūpuna (Altar)
Join us as we honor our (everyone’s) kūpuna (ancestors) at Ahuakūpuna, our rock altar at the hotel entrance.
Sunscreen, hats and water are recommended.
Activity meets in the hotel lobby.
No-Show Fee: If you find you are unable to attend after booking, we ask that you cancel your reservation at least one hour prior to the activity to avoid a no-show fee of $50.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: October 17th: 10:00AM - 10:45AM
Reservations Required
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