The eclectic Aloha cottage has always been a favorite
of guests. From this cottage, you can see Waipi’o to Waimanu to Laupahoehoe Nui to Keokea and even Maui on a clear day.
Hamakua Hideaway features
two stunning waterfalls: one with a viewing deck and the other cascading off a cliff into the ocean. Find a cozy spot, close your eyes, and enjoy the sounds.
Waterfall pathway at night captured from the viewing deck.
Mauka Meadows
1. The Monarch Fern is an ancient plant that reproduces via spores rather than seeds.
2. The Blue Porterweed is a butterfly plant that is native to the tropical Americas and used in traditional medicines for various ailments.
4-6. The Ti plant is believed to bring protection and luck when cultivated near homes. In Hawaiian culture, it marks boundaries, wards off evil, and protects against negative spirits. Ti leaves re used in rituals, woven into leis, and offered in ceremonies to honor deities and ancestors, as well as in healing practices and blessings for bountiful fishing voyages.
Ancient Hawaiians used the fragrant juice of the awapuhi plant, also known as bitter ginger, for soap, hair shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.
7. Plumeria or Frangipani are fragrant flowers used in leis and are associated with beauty, charm and grace.
Hamakua Hideaway is building a resin art studio in the Makua Meadows. Above: Artwork depicting the Big Island and a topographical view of the water (Artist: Charles Deyo).
Happy Hibiscus
1. Ape can grow several feet tall and can cause skin irritation due to the calcium oxolate crystals in the sap.
2. Rattle box or Hulapu’u have distinctive seed pods that rattle when dried that resemble a musical instrument. This plant is toxic to livestock and can be fatal in high doses.
3. Hibiscus flowers are rich in antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, while also promoting liver health.
4-5. Puakenikeni, native to Hawai’i, is a highly fragrant flower used in leis, perfumery, and traditional Hawaiian ceremonies.
Periwinkle Path
1. Periwinkle is an ornamental plant historically used in traditional medicine due to it’s anti-cancer alkaloids. However, it can be toxic in large quantities.
2. Arrowroot is a starchy tuber commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. It’s gluten-free, safe, and non-toxic as well as a natural remedy for soothing digestive issues.
3. Tricolor Stromanthe has leaves that fold up at night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty.
Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds are legally used by adolescents for their supposed hallucinogenic effects, containing alkaloids related to LSD.
4. Anthurium Laceleaf or Flamingo Lily is a natural air purifier with vibrant, glossy leaves. They also contain calcium oxolate crystals that can cause skin irritation.
5. The sacred Bodhi Fig Tree is often planted near temples, symbolizing enlightenment for Buddhists worldwide. Its leaves, bark, and fruit are used in traditional medicine, but the sap can be toxic.
The Hamakua Hideaway is
the perfect place for long meditative walks and quiet serenity. You never know what you’ll find around the next corner.
