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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: March 26th: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Other Events You May Like

Coral Chat

Join our complimentary Coral Chat and learn how Fairmont Orchid is partnering with the Aʻkoaʻkoa Coral Reef Restoration Program to restore the coral reef in Pauoa Bay.
Location: Beach Shack
Time: March 31st: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

‘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 1st: 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: March 27th: 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: March 27th: 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: March 29th: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Hawaiian Culture
woman placing bag on an alter

Aloha Friday At Ahuakūpuna (Altar)

Join us as we honor our (everyone's) kūpuna (ancestors) at Ahuakūpuna, our rock altar at the hotel entrance.
Location: Hotel Lobby
Time: March 27th: 10:00AM - 10:45AM
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: March 31st: 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 1st: 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
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: March 28th: 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 1st: 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: March 31st: 12:00PM - 1:00PM