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Ulu Pono Garden Experience

An immersive experience in the property’s Chef’s Garden awaits. Join Fairmont Orchid’s Director of Hawaiian Culture, Ka’iulani Blankenfeld, on a special tour of the garden, and hear the stories of the plants and people that make Hawai’i Island so special. Learn about a variety of native plants and trees while harvesting fruits, vegetables and herbs. Taste select items & understand the importance of Hawaiian plants to our culture and culinary landscape.

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: April 5th: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Other Events You May Like

‘Ohe Kāpala – Bamboo Stamping

Discover the art, history, and techniques of ‘ohe kāpala, the Hawaiian tradition of bamboo stamp printing.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: April 6th: 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Close up of hands stringing a plumeria lei

Kui Lei Making

Learn the significance of lei to Hawai'i and how to sew a lei you can wear or gift to a loved one.
Location: Main Lobby
Time: April 4th: 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Kukui nut lei on towel

Kukui Kupeʻe – Kukui Nut Jewelry Making

Make your very own kukui bracelet or anklet.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 6th: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Hawaiian History and Culture Art Walk

Take a walk in the resort with our Director of Hawaiian Culture to view and discuss cultural pieces of art that tell our stories of the past.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: April 17th: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
people hicking

Na Mea Waiwai O Milokūkahi – Cultural Hike

Fairmont Orchid sits on ancient and spiritual land named Kalāhuipua‘a.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 5th: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Bee Keeper harvesting honey from bee hives

Aloha ʻĀina – Botanical Bees & Chef’s Garden Tour

Learn about our native plants and our Kiawe honey produced onsite and Hawaiian wisdom in caring for the ‘aina land that cares for us.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: April 7th: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
woman looking off a balcony

Haku Lei Making

Learn a traditional style of lei making and make yourself a beautiful lei to wear and enjoy, or present to a loved one.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: April 6th: 10:00AM - 11:00AM
family listening to a storyteller on the beach

Moʻolelo Time – Hawaiian Storytelling On The Beach

Join us as we share stories of Hawaiʻi Island on the beach as the sun sets.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 15th: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
woman on the beach

Hula Leʻa Wale – Hula Lesson

Join us and learn the history of a dance that is the heartbeat of Hawai‘i.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: April 4th: 10:00AM - 10:45AM
people learning how to make ti leaf lei

Lei Lāʻī – Ti Leaf Lei Making

Experience the aloha spirit by learning to make a traditional lei lāʻi (ti leaf lei) using ti leaves and fresh island flowers.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 4th: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
close up of hands practicing palm weaving

Lau Niu – Coconut Frond Weaving

Discover the traditional art of coconut frond weaving and learn how Hawaiians have long used nature’s resources with skill and care.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 3rd: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Hawaiian Sea Turtle resting on ocean shore

Mea Honu – Turtle Talk

Join us for a guided walk and learn all about the beloved honu, Hawai‘i’s green sea turtle
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 8th: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
woman playing with kids

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi – Hawaiian Language Basics

Learn the basics of Hawaiian Language pronunciation and a few commonly used Hawaiian words and phrases.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 6th: 11:30AM - 12:00PM
aerial view Pauoa Bay

ʻIke Kai – Tide Pool Education

Join our Hui Holokai to learn about the unique and valued tide pools along our shoreline.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: April 7th: 12:00PM - 1:00PM