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Lahaina Banyan Tree


February 04, 2019

Aloha and Happy Monday!

Photo: The courtyard underneath the Lahaina Banyan Tree is a favorite place for everyone to gather and just enjoy!

In the heart of Lahaina – on 2/3 of an acre – stands the Banyan tree, though at first glance many think it’s a small forest. It is, in fact, one tree that stands 50 feet tall, is nearly a quarter of a mile around and has over than 10 trunks that anchor it into the ground.

That’s big news for a tree that was only 8 feet tall when it was brought from India and first planted by the courthouse in 1873 by the sheriff of Old Lahaina Town, William Owen Smith. Its original purpose was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lahaina’s first Christian Mission. Today it provides the shade for the celebration of life in Lahaina. Beneath it you’ll find craft shows, music events, meetings and those who are just in search of a nice place to sit and rest.

The very nature of the Banyan tree is what makes it so magnificent. The tree grows by the roots that hang from its branches. These roots are like soil-seeking missiles, and when enough of them reach the soil, they thicken and provide another trunk to support the tree’s mass. Essentially, it grows upwards and outwards. Of course, the tree is now such a beloved part of the community that it receives a bit of man-made help with posts to keep the old tree standing.

The Banyan tree is treated like a member of the community because it has played a significant part in Lahaina’s history. King Kamehameha III celebrated a birthday beneath its leaves, as it was a part of the ceremony that celebrated Hawaii’s inclusion in the United States of America.

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Blogs for February 2019

Aloha Kakahiaka!

Posted on February 25, 2019

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Magnificent Sunset at Napili Point Resort!

Posted on February 22, 2019

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t was one of those sunsets that lasted a long time and got more beautiful as the time went on!

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Honokeana Bay and Molokai

Posted on February 18, 2019

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(Photo: Honokeana Bay just steps from your door at Napili Point Resort, and the island of Molokai in the background - magnificent!)


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Beautiful Rainbow Over Honokeana Bay!

Posted on February 15, 2019

Happy Aloha Friday!

Photo: One of the beautiful rainbows over Honokeana Bay at Napili Point Resort

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Posted on February 14, 2019

Happy Valentines Day! Hau'oli la Aloha! (Happy Day of Love)

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Aloha Monday!

Posted on February 11, 2019

Just took these photos of 5 boats that went up on the reef near Mala Wharf in Lahaina during high winds and surf last night - from a Kona storm that blew through.It's all over this morning and what a beautiful day it is! Wishing everyone a great… Continue Reading

Kapalua Coastal Trail

Posted on February 08, 2019

It's Aloha Friday! The Kapalua Coastal Trail is a 1.76 mile walk that begins just a couple of minutes drive away from Napili Point Resort! The boardwalk parallels the beautiful cove of Oneloa "Ironwoods" Bay and Beach. The island of Molokai is magnificently framed on the horizon along the entire… Continue Reading

Lahaina Banyan Tree

Posted on February 04, 2019

Aloha and Happy Monday!

Photo: The courtyard underneath the Lahaina Banyan Tree is a favorite place for everyone to gather and just enjoy!

In the heart of Lahaina – on 2/3 of an acre – stands the Banyan tree, though at first… Continue Reading

Aloha from the "Point"!

Posted on February 01, 2019
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