Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all our Canadian friends and family!

Congratulations John Philpin!

Congratulations John Philpin on your new appointment as CEO of Lyris.  With your vast experience and knowledge, great things are on the horizon!  You can read about the new appointment via yahoo finance here.

Love Maui? Passionate about Sustainable and Healthy Living?

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Oprah Winfrey knows the value of wellness and healthy eating.  That is why she designated a portion of her Maui property to organic farming.   Here’s a chance for you to do the same.  The Hansen Ohana is proud to present Kupu Hou-Fresh New Life. This amazing property aptly named Kupu Hou is a rare combination of fabulous healthy living, luscious botanicals and opportunity. Kupu Hou received organic certification from HOFA (Hawaii Organic Farmers Association) in 2009-2010 and the owners have maintained those standards.  Kupu Hou Organic Farm has over 650 producing Maui Mokka coffee plantings!  The 7.9-acre property is located at approximately 1780 ft elevation with unobstructed bi-coastal ocean views! There is a lovely 2 story main home with cathedral ceilings that is completely off the grid with 7 Kw PV, solar hot water, gas generator back up ($75,000 complete system), detached ohana, yurt, children’s play area and more ~ all less than 5 years old! The owners have also begun the condominiumization process, which a new owner could pursue if so desired. Words cannot begin to describe the love and energy that has been put into this property. This is a true legacy property.  Although this video provides a sense of the beauty and serenity you will find at Kupu Hou, it is a must see property!  Contact the Hansen Ohana today if you or someone you know is searching for the one of a kind opportunity that awaits at Kupu Hou.

First Whale Sighting For 2013

Off the shore of Molokini was the first whale sighting for the 2013 season was reported.   Pacific Whale Foundation reported the sighting on Saturday at approximately 7:36 am.  The return of the whales is right on schedule.  Early sightings usually occur at the beginning of October with an increase in November and December.  Whale watching is a popular tourist attraction.  For those early watchers Pacific Whale Foundation has added a guarantee coupon incase you happen to miss out on seeing the whales.  The coupon is valid to go again free for one year.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Maui‘s annual Whale Festival that will be held sometime in February 2014 and the annual Parade of Whales and Whale Day Celebration on February 15, 2014.  You can read the entire article via Maui Now here.

Spending Up On Maui

August was a month for increases.  Visitor arrivals increased 2.8%.  Not only did more visitor choose Maui to vacation, they stayed longer too!  Maui is up over 9% for 2013 in visitor spending. From January to August of 2013 a total of $2.5 billion was spent from visitors to Maui.  Although fall is expected to show a slow down, 2013 has shown strong growth in the economy of the islands.  You can read the entire article via Maui Now here.  The Hansen Ohana strives to keep you up to date with the latest news pertaining to the islands.  We appreciate your continued support!