Oprah's Maui Home

Oprah has a beautiful home in the peaceful, quiet "Upcountry" area of East Maui, in Ulupalakua off of Thompson Road. Oprah purchased the Robinson Horse Ranch in October of 2003 for $2.1M. It is located near the Ali Kula Lavender Farm in Kula.

She had it beautifully restored farm house that she has added her amazing touches, both inside and out. What a gorgeous view of South Maui she has from her lanai!

Click here for more information on Oprah's Maui Home.

The Meaning of "Aloha"

In the Hawaiian language Aloha means affection, peace, compassion and mercy. Since the middle of the 19th century, Aloha has come to be used as an English greeting meaning hello and goodbye.

It is also the state nickname of Hawaii, the "Aloha State".

The meaning behind aloha is...

A - Akahai = Kindness, expressed with tenderness
L - Lokahi = Unity, expressed with harmony
O - 'Olu'olu = Agreeable, expressed with pleasantness
H - Ha'aha'a = Humility, expressed with modesty
A - Ahonui = Patience expressed with perseverence

So, when you visit Hawaii, do not hesitate to greet people with this beautiful word!

ALOHA!

Love Lavendar? Then Visit The Ali Kula Lavendar Farm

If you love lavender, they you must visit the Ali Kula Lavender Farm on your trip to Maui! It is a very special and wonderfully relaxing spot on 10 acres in Upcountry Maui that you won't want to miss.

Nested along the skirt of the Haleakala crater, in the quaint town of Kula in East Maui, this little piece of heaven awaits you with gorgeous grounds and wonderful tours. Amongst the many varieties of lavender, you can take a relaxing tea break and sample the delicious lavender tea and lavender scones.

After your tea and tour, don't forget to visit the gift shop to browse and take home your choice of the lovely lavender products made on the farm. You can participate in a variety of crafts using lavender and other native Hawaiian flowers and they will even send your finished product back home for you!

Click here for more information and to book your reservations at the Ali Kula Lavender Farm.