Happy St. Patty’s Day!

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‘Oh, the music in the air! An’ the joy that’s ivrywhere – Shure, the whole blue vault of heaven is wan grand triumphal arch, An’ the earth below is gay, Wid its tender green th’-day, Fur the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March!’ — Thomas Augustin Daly

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

A Little Bit Of Country

Great day spent with friends enjoying Maui Upcountry and harvesting oranges as well as seeing some talented horse riding!

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Enjoy your own upcountry estate at the beautiful legacy property 685 Olinda!

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Truly one of the most beautiful legacy properties on Maui boasting beautiful ocean and mountain views. Located in Fabulous Olinda, a stones throw from Seabury Hall (a private college prep school) and close to all the other Upcountry private and public schools. This forty (acre) retreat is privately located and the end of a private road. You enter through an electronic gate down a concrete roadway to the final path leading to this picturesque property. This rolling pasture land is bordered on one side with Conservation land, two sides with gulches and is perfect for a family compound, farm, or whatever your dreams can imagine. Polo fields and Oskie Rice Arena make equestrian lifestyles a reality as well. Just a few minutes’ drive to historic Makawao Town which was once known as a thriving Paniolo (cowboy) town. This quaint shopping village has 5 restaurants , post office, General Store and within moments to adjoining Pukalani and Kula districts. Enjoy all the ambience this beautiful community offers.  Contact us today!

Coming Up This Weekend

This Friday, February 19th,  is the Makawao Friday Town Party.  Makawao merchants get together and provide a great outdoor area to mingle and enjoy festivities.  This event runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Enjoy music, dancing, food, and shopping!

On Saturday February 20th, JUMPSmartMaui will be celebrating their third anniversary at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.  JUMPSmartMaui is a project between Japan, Hawaii, and Maui incorporating renewable energy for a cleaner future for Maui.  This project is in need of 300 volunteers for their next phase.  Admission is free.  Sign up to test drive a Nissan Leaf,  plus giveaways and refreshments will be available.  For more information, visit the JumpSmartMaui page here.

Maui Nui Farmers Market in Kula is an ongoing event every Thursday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The 40 acre farm is famous for it’s delicious produce.  Some of the crops grown here include lettuce, zucchini, avocados among many others.  Flowers are also available including gardenias , protea, and tuberroses.  To learn more about Maui Nua Farm via their website.

We hope you have a great week and weekend!  Mahalo!

Happy Chinese New Year 2016!

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Chinese New Year 2016 is the Year Of The Monkey.  Chinese New Year is celebrated with friends and family gathering together to enjoy a feast.  Fireworks are a normal part of the celebration and decorations are predominantly done in red.   The monkey is the 9th sign in the 12 sign zodiac cycle.  The next time for this zodiac sign will not be until 2028.

A free all day (10:00 am to 7:00 pm) celebration will be held on Friday February 12th in Lahaina at the Wo Hing Museum on Front St.  Ring in the Year Of The Monkey with kids crafts, fireworks, music, and a traditional lion dance.

We wish all our family, friends, and patrons a very Happy New Year for 2016!  Mahalo!

Workforce Housing

Workforce Housing projects are gaining in popularity all over the country.  These housing options are reserved specifically for those who meet a certain criteria.  With new projects coming to Kihei, our specialists here at the Hansen Ohana want to help Maui residents realize their dream!  Multiple plans available including up to 3 bedrooms.  Maui residents receive first priority on these projects so don’t hesitate!  Contact us today and we will guide you through the process and get you on your way to home ownership!  Mahalo!