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- Start date10/15/2025 at 3:00 pm
- End date10/24/2025 at 3:00 pm
- Maximum guests20
MOLOKAI HUAKA’I 2025
SACRED JOURNEY ON MOLOKAI ISLAND
Molokai The Most Hawaiian Island
reflecting its strong cultural roots and commitment to preserving traditional Hawaiian practices. Unlike other islands, Moloka‘i has remained relatively untouched by large-scale tourism, making it a sanctuary for those seeking an authentic Hawaiian experience. Its deep connection to ancestral knowledge, natural beauty, and the spirit of aloha ʻāina (love for the land) embodies the essence of old Hawai‘i
– Kumu Paʻa Kawika Foster
Molokai Huaka’i – Sacred Journey on Molokai Island
When: October 15-24 2025
Where: Molokai Island.
Discover the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of Moloka‘i, the island celebrated as the child of the Moon Goddess Hina. This huakaʻi invites you to explore the sacred places where Hawaiian traditions were born, honoring ancient wisdom and healing.
Ka‘ana – The Birthplace of Hula
Begin your journey at Ka‘ana, the sacred site where the art of hula was first created by the goddess Laka. Legend tells that Laka gifted hula to Moloka‘i before it spread throughout the islands, and Ka‘ana remains a revered location for its profound cultural significance. Each year, this birthplace is honored during the Ka Hula Piko Festival, a testament to the island’s rich hula heritage.
Halawa Valley – The First Settlement of Moloka‘i
Step into Halawa Valley, a place steeped in history as the island’s first settlement. This lush valley, nourished by cascading waterfalls, was once home to an ancient Hawaiian community sustained by its fertile land and abundant waters. Explore the valley’s breathtaking landscapes and witness the legacy of its early inhabitants.
Kamakou Preserve – A Boardwalk Through Nature’s Sanctuary
Walk through the Kamakou Preserve on a boardwalk that winds through rare Hawaiian rainforests. Home to endangered plants and birds found nowhere else on Earth, this preserve offers an intimate connection to Moloka‘i’s pristine natural beauty. Experience the awe of stepping into one of Hawai‘i’s most protected ecosystems
‘Āina Pūla Pūla – Hawaiian Healing Plants and Herbs
At ‘Āina Pūla Pūla, learn about the ancient healing practices of Hawai‘i. Here, you’ll explore the medicinal plants and herbs used by generations of healers to nurture the body and spirit. This is an opportunity to connect with the island’s deep traditions of natural medicine, passed down through the ages
Immerse in the Spirit of Hina
Throughout the huakaʻi, you’ll feel the guiding presence of Hina, the Moon Goddess, who symbolizes creativity, nurturing, and balance. Moloka‘i’s serene landscapes and spiritual significance make it the perfect place to rejuvenate the soul and embrace the timeless wisdom of the land.
This sacred journey through Moloka‘i offers a rare opportunity to experience the island’s untouched beauty and profound cultural legacy. Don’t miss your chance to walk in the footsteps of the ancestors and deepen your connection to the spirit of Hawai‘i.
Protocols and Ceremony
We will spend time with cultural practitioners of the island of Hawaii, visit the sacred places and deepen our connection to the land upon which the cultural teachings have endured and survived to this day.
Through protocol, prayer and ceremony we will honour, respect and demonstrate the caring relationship to one another and to our Ancestors.
The Essence of Hawaiian Spirituality
The purpose of this retreat is to communicate with our ancestors, to feel them and understand them in the core of our beings.
– Kumu Paʻa Kawika Foster
Our Teachers and Elders
Guided by renowned cultural practitioners, teachers and respected elders. This retreat aims to bring into a lived experience of unconditional love, righteousness and family relationships.
This is where we put it into Action
A unique opportunity to put into action what many of us have been learning in the teachings and knowledge of our authentic and traditional practices of healing and spirituality. It is a moment to demonstrate that learning in the place, the land, to the people and Ancestors of Hawaii.
Kumu Pa’a Kawika Foster
51st Generation Traditional Cultural Teacher and Practitioner from Molokai, Hawaii.
His sharing style combines Ancient Wisdom with a Modern Approach and through his flare and magnetic nature continues to preserve and bring forward the burning light of ancient knowledge in our connection to all things. He demonstrates with beautiful craft and power how Traditional Hawaiian Spirituality relates to these changing times.
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Cancellation Policy
This reservation has a cancellation policy as follows:
- 100% deposit refund if canceled 90+ days before the start date.
- 50% deposit refund if canceled 60-89 days before the start date.
- 0% deposit refund if canceled less than 60 days before the start date.
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Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster
51st Generation Traditional Cultural Teacher and Practitioner from Halawa Valley, Molokai, Hawaii.
His sharing style combines Ancient Wisdom with a Modern Approach and through his flare and magnetic nature continues to preserve and bring forward the burning light of ancient knowledge in our connection to all things. He demonstrates with beautiful craft and power how Traditional Hawaiian Spirituality relates to these changing times.