As a place, it helps me and my family recharge physically and mentally. It also connects me to my community, environment, and cultural practices. As a Hawaiian, Waipi’o informs me about my culture, past and present.
Keith Tallett
As a seasoned traveler, primary care provider, and yoga instructor, I can say that Waipi’o Valley has an undeniable energetic vibration that is healing to the cellular level like no other place I’ve experienced before. Meditating, swimming, running, stretching, and playing on Waipi’o’s black sandy beach with my dog renews my spirit. This energetic reset allows me to emerge restored and helps me to give to and hold space for others in my professional and personal life as well as my community. I believe we can find a middle way in which we can preserve this special aina.
Ashley Mai Demaline
This place is so unique in beauty and spirit it makes sense why locals and visitors want to enjoy the valley. This is where my husband grew up and where I want our kids to grow up as well. It’s a place you can always find a family member or friend. It’s where families gather and leave feeling reconnected to the island. It’s a truly beautiful place that will be terribly missed if access is restricted for local residents.
Gina Agustin