Olinda Tradition

With Mother’s Day just around the corner and as a graduate of Seabury Hall, I know I can always always count on Seabury Hall to have my back. Their annual craft fair is always hosted on the Saturday before Mother’s days, the perfect and stylish last minute gift shopping.

The craft fair is home to Restaurant Row which is sure to always features some of Maui’s most beloved food: Sansei Sushi & Restaurant, Flatbread Pizza Co., and Monkey Pod Kitchen. Great entertainment is plentiful as both students and teachers are sure to feature in many live concerts. The craft fair will also have various fresh produce, flower arrangements, games for kids, silent and live auctions, and the island’s largest rummage sale.

Most importantly, it features items for sale from more than 100 of Hawaii’s best artists and craftspeople. Years past have seen the participants include woodworkers, traditional Hawaiian artists, jewelers, ceramists and weavers.

The craft fair has been instrumental in raising money for student financial aid since 1973. All proceeds from the craft fair go directly to supporting Seabury Hall’s financial aid program. A little more than a third (35%) of Seabury Hall students receive financial assistance from this fund. In the 2012-13 academic year alone, $1,000,000 was distributed to students.

The financial aid program is concerned with providing deserving students with an opportunity for high-quality college preparatory work which might not otherwise been afforded to them if the fund wasn’t available. It also aims to ensure that the school has a well-qualified diverse student body reflecting a broad social and economic mix.

“The Seabury Hall Craft Fair has become a tradition for many Maui families–a way to extend Mother’s Day into an entire weekend,” said Gayle Hart, Seabury Hall’s parent coordinator and associate director of development. “People from all over the island enjoy coming Upcountry to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over the beautiful flowering trees, and spend a fun day on the 11-acre campus, eating delicious food, enjoying live entertainment and checking out the fun activities and exhibits.”

Admission is $5 for adults. Children ages 12 and under are free. Free parking is available. Premium parking is available for $10. For premium and special-needs parking, follow the signs onto campus.

Real Estate Perfect for Attending Seabury Hall

For Sale: 2000 Olinda Road

Exceptional Olinda land, beautiful, single level home, unsurpassed privacy and panoramic views listed for $4,495,000. Enter through the electronic gates, enjoy the vistas as you travel up the long curved driveway wrapping around the knoll to the quality, custom home and cottage. You have arrived at the summit of Pu’u Alaea. Welcome Home! From this elevated vantage point there are forever views to the Pacific as well as the ridge of Mt. Haleakala; not a neighbor in sight. Less than 4 miles from charming Makawao Town and even closer to Seabury Hall which is about a five minute drive away.

Superb interior finishes include top of the line appliances, custom built-in cabinetry and detailed trim work, three en-suite bedrooms, a large entertainment/family room and a sprawling covered lanai which overlooks the countryside, West Maui Mountains and Maalaea. In addition to the main home there is a detached 2/1 cottage, a 960 sq. ft. three car garage with a workshop plus a separate tractor shed. The property offers ideal sites for stables, an arena, your own riding trails, a pool, tennis court, whatever your wishes are, there is plenty of space to make them come true. The ultimate Olinda property.

For Sale: Prestigious Baldwin Avenue Home

This extraordinary, Historic, Upcountry home was designed by the well-known, Maui-born, architect Charles W. Dickey (1871-1942). It is located in a part of Maui known as Sunnyside the area where the plantation owners chose to live due to the great weather in this part of the Island! The main home has three bedrooms, four baths, is 2,968 square feet, has lovely garden, and is listed for $3,900,000. There is also a studio ohana well separated from the home.

The property encompasses a total of just under 7 acres, which includes a host of fruit trees, flowering shrubs and herb gardens. Among the incredible features of this home is its Chefs Dream Kitchen, which features Wolf and Sub Zero state-of-the-art equipment. Located near the charming town of Makawao, it is close to great restaurants, shopping, Montessori School, and Seabury Hall which is about a 7 minute drive away.

For Sale: 220 OhaOha Place

Extraordinary, unique, one of a kind, super custom home and detached cottage on a level, privately gated, two acre oasis in sought after Maunaolu Plantation listed for $2,400,000. The grounds, Koi pond and resort style swimming pool rival those of many hotels. Should you choose to leave your resort, you are only minutes to Makawao Town, a short ride to Paia and the North Shore beaches, Haliimaile and Upcountrys finest schools.

Seabury Hall is about a ten minute drive away and is a very popular neighborhood choice for Seabury families. The neighborhood is valued for its safety and spacious lots.

Contact a Maui Real Estate and Lifestyle Specialist

The view from Hoolei Villa A6, the ultimate privacy and seclusion in the Wailea Resort

Please consider me to be your trusted Maui Real Estate and Lifestyle Advisor. I was born and raised on the island, and spend a considerable amount of time to inform my clients about the best deals currently on the market. Please do not hesitate to call me for your Maui real estate needs. I am more than happy to assist you in your home search. Aloha,