THE GREAT ESCAPE
June 3 and 4, 2004
Nestled above Honoka'a on the East side of the Big Island is this beautiful Bed and Breakfast. Waianuhea means "fragrant mountain mist." The expansive but secluded grounds were just what we needed. We are looking at the coffee orchard from the hill above the main house. Beyond the coffee is the fenced cutting flower garden and beyond that, the office to the left and the main house on the right. A lily pond lies to the right of the house.
A SURPRISE INSIDE
A team of artists put together the restoration and furnishing of this old home with amazing results. Every week the gardener chooses fresh flowers to grace the rooms.
MALAMALAMA
This mural, found in the Malamalama room, expresses the essence of Waianuhea's wish to provide the atmosphere for rejuvenation and spiritual healing. What a great place to spend Camille's 50th birthday!
"Somewhere between Eden and Paradise is Hale Malamalama; a resting place with soul, with heart, with integrity and magik, as well as beauty..."—Tom Robbins, author and adventurer
THE POND
We were completely captivated by the pond and visited it at sunrise and sunset. It drew us like a fine piece of art. The look of it was Monet meets Salvador Dali, with its shimmering lilies and molded fiberglass couch.
ROYAL ORCHESTRA
The first thing we noticed about our little hideaway was the sound of frogs from the pond. Their song was like a bow being pulled slowly across long strings. The sound lulled us into the evening, permeated our dreams and was the first thing we were aware of when we woke. Look closely at the middle of this picture to see one of the musicians.
OHIA LEHUA
Obviously the native trees have also discovered paradise in these cultured grounds. This Ohia was covered in blossoms and bursting with fruit. Camille wears a subtly fragrant Tiare blossom, the Tahitian Gardenia.
DOWNSTAIRS
Take the spiral staircase down to the wicker chair by the computer desk. Again, we found the decor both restful and invigorating with an artful mix of traditional, modern, natural and man-made.
ROCK FACE
Camille spent a lot of time staring at the rocks in the columns and came to no conclusions regarding whether the man at the bottom right of this column was natural or carved. Also, we had to ask ourselves, "What's up with the parasols?"
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