"If I could give this experience 10 stars I would!!! Our instructor was very kind & personable! She made us feel right at home. She gave us great, clear instructions during our lei making session, taught us about Hawaiian culture and life, and she offers an amazing lei making class! This was the highlight of our families trip to the Big Island! I will recommend this to anyone and everyone!"

~Natalie

"It was well organized and the instructions were very clear. I got to learn so much about the different types of Lei and the meanings of the flowers/plants used in the lei. Would 1000000% recommend to anyone I know going to the Big Island. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip!"

~Pia

"Lahela was an incredible host, lei making teacher, and educator on Hawaiian culture. I bought this experience for myself, my mom, and my sister to enjoy together and it was very special! The personalized Lei making in Lahela’s home was so special and unique and bringing home beautiful Lei’s was exciting. I would recommend this experience to anyone who was interested in making beautiful Leis and learning about Hawaiian culture."

~Christina

"If you want a real authentic experience in the art of lei…Mohalu Hawaii is it! She not only teaches you how to create lei but also the history behind giving a lei to a loved one with pure aloha! Highly recommend her!"

~Kristen

"We had 3 generations of family ranging in age from 16 to 90, and we all had a great time making leis with Lahela. Not only did we make leis, but we had fun as we learned about life on the Big Island and Hawaiian culture."

~DeAnn

"Our favorite things about our experience were how individualized and personal our time

with Lahela was. She went above and beyond to make pieces for our wedding, and guide us with lei making for each other as well!"What an incredible experience! Our time making leis with Lahela was so special. We learned a ton about Hawaiian culture and the significance of the beautiful lei. Lahela was a gracious, lovely host, who cares deeply about sharing all the amazing goodness that is Hawaiian culture. We can't recommend this experience enough - truly a highlight of our honeymoon in Hawaii! (Not only did we leave with beautiful leis, but Lahela took the time to recommend must-try restaurants and activities for the rest of our time on Big Island. She's the best!)"

~Rachel

"Our favorite things about our experience were how individualized and personal our time

with Lahela was. She went above and beyond to make pieces for our wedding, and guide us with lei making for each other as well!"

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~Isabelle D. 

"Lahela was well prepared and a delightful instructor.

The personal instruction in an intimate setting was wonderful. My wife and I were especially delighted to be able to discuss Hawaiian culture at length with her."

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~Jarema B.

"Lahela was an amazing educator in all ways.

Not only did we learn the art of lei but we learned so much about the Hawaiian culture - which was more valuable than the act of making lei itself.

Lahela was kind and warm and such a good communicator.

I can't recommend it enough!"

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~Jenn M.

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"Our private lesson for two did not disappoint!

It provided an opportunity to personally connect with a kama'aina (local person) with so much knowledge about lei-making, the island of Hawaii and Hawaiian culture.

People are what make places special, and Lahela embodies the best of island folk.

Her warmth and welcoming spirit will be a lasting memory of our vacation to the Big Island."

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~Allyson O. 

"My husband and I loved how Kumu Lahela taught our class to our experience level and freely shared her knowledge of lei. Not only did we learn the basics of the craft,

but we really began to understand the cultural significance of lei.

We felt like our session was custom tailored for us."

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~Christine A. 

"Lahela was so patient with the students!

We had a group of 23 high schoolers and she took her time with each one, ensuring they made the best leis possible. It was truly an amazing way to end our trip to Hawaii!

I would recommend her to everyone!"

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~Talya H.

"It was so nice to go to someone's home and make our own lei using orchids.

Our host was very informative about not only how to make a Lei but about the tradition of the Lei and the culture of Hawaii. It was a wonderful experience!

I was also surprised at how long the Lei lasted. I was even able to take it home to Pennsylvania to show my friends at the end of our vacation."

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~Vickie B.

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