Fairmont Orchid Holiday Brochure 2026 - Flipbook - Page 12
ALOHA ʻĀINA – BOTANICAL BEES
& CHEF9S GARDEN TOUR
DECEMBER 22 & 29 | 2 PM—3 PM
Join us for a guided resort walk and
discover our native, canoe, and introduced
plants, kaohinani, our māla ʻai food garden,
and pūnana ʻoluʻolu, our thriving bee
hives. (R) Activity meets in the lobby.
ULU PONO – MĀLAMA HAWAI'I
GARDEN EXPERIENCE
DECEMBER 24, 31 | 2 PM—3 PM
Connect with the ʻāina through Hawaiian
cultural practices, storytelling, and a guided
exploration of canoe and introduced plants,
complete with tastings from the garden.
(R) Activity meets in the lobby.
'OHE KĀPALA ON A PAREU
(BAMBOO STAMPING)
DECEMBER 27 | 12 PM—1 PM
Experience the Hawaiian art of ʻohe kāpala
(bamboo stamping) as you create a beautiful pareu
adorned with traditional designs. This versatile
keepsake can be worn as a scarf, sarong, and
more. (R)($) Agest 10 & Older. Activity meets
at the beach shack.
KEIKI KĀKAU (TATTOO) HUT
DECEMBER 29 | 10 AM—12 PM
Let keiki show off their aloha spirit with colorful
temporary kākau (tattoos) inspired by Moana,
Maui, Stitch, and festive holiday favorites.
Featuring fun island-themed designs, these
safe, easy-to-remove tattoos are perfect for all
ages. (R) Activity meets at the beach shack.
PŪPŪ (SHELL) JEWELRY MAKING
DECEMBER 31 | 11:30 AM—12:15 PM
Create a shell keepsake to wear or gift, and carry
memories of Hawaiʻi, Kalāhuipuaʻa, and Pauoa
Bay wherever you go. (R) Ages 10 & Older.
Activity meets in Kilohana.
(R) Reservations Required ($) Cost
HALA PAINTED POSTCARD
JANUARY 1 | 1 PM—2 PM
Paint a unique postcard using
hala tree pods as natural brushes
and take home a lasting memory
of Hawaiʻi. We'll even mail it for
you, compliments of Fairmont
Orchid. (R) Activity meets at the
beach shack.
8OHE KĀPALA (BAMBOO
STAMPING) ON KAPA
JANUARY 2 | 12 PM—1 PM
Learn about the traditional
Hawaiian art of kapa making as our
team demonstrates how kapa cloth
was historically created from the
bark of the hau tree. Guests will
echo this time-honored process,
stamping designs using natural
plants and leaves. (R)($) Activity
meets at the beach shack.
NA MEA WAIWAI
(CULTURAL WALK)
JANUARY 3 | 12 PM—1 PM
Fairmont Orchid sits on ancient and
spiritual land named Kalāhuipua‘a.
Take a walk with our Hui Holokai to
explore this storied place. (R) Activity
meets at the beach shack.
