One of the sacred places is a quiet valley that was home to a highly evolved spiritual tribe of ancient Hawai’ians. “I rarely take people there, unless I feel there is a special reason to do so. I was headed to Iao Valley once with a man who works on weapons systems with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For some reason, we went up into this valley instead. The man was so moved he started crying.”
Experience the hidden places of this special island with a sensitive, knowledgeable local guide. Explore places that many kama’aina (locals) have never seen:
- A hidden heiau (sacred outdoor temple) with ritual pool in Iao Valley
- The lava pools near Kahakuloa
- A silent uninhabited valley once home to a highly evolved spiritual tribe of Hawai’ians
- The Hale Mau’u trail into Haleakala Crater
- The recently discovered and very moving Kukuipuka heiau
- Hidden wonders of Hana: Venus Pool, Alalele Falls
- The extraordinary upper pools at ‘O’heo Gulch
- The birthing pools at Ha’iku
- Powerful Tibetan Buddhist temple and stupa high above Ulupalakua
- The Pi’ilanihale pyramid at Kahanu Garden, largest heiau in the state of Hawai’i
- Bamboo forest with secluded pools and waterfalls
“Early in my stay on Maui, hiking the Hale Mau’u trail into the crater, I found myself separated from my friend Valerie. Suddenly I was alone in the vastness of this incredible place. In an instant, I realized that this was my real life – hiking this extraordinary land with Spirit as my companion.
“In the time that I’ve lived on Maui, I’ve had ‘peak’ experiences like this over and over. When I lived in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, I loved to hike the mountains and felt very close to nature. But here on Maui I have experienced another level of communion – an added intensity that has made being with nature my primary spiritual practice.
Living here has transformed my life … and I offer you an experience that allows Maui to touch the deepest part of you.”
Sachin Hazen is a certified tour guide both for the state of Hawai’i and the island of Maui. He has studied the history and culture of the islands with Hawai’ian cultural specialist Charles Kapaa. In addition, Sachin is an ordained non-denominational minister and is legally authorized to perform marriages.
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