You won’t find more incredible natural beauty packed into a small land area than in America’s youngest state. The Hawaiian Islands, measuring in at only 6,423 square miles, are home to boundless wonders, from picturesque valleys and majestic mountain peaks to jaw-dropping beaches and secret gardens. And while much of Hawaii can be crowded by tourists, you’re sure to find peace and quiet at this sacred garden.
Nestled off the beaten path just two miles below Makawao on the island of Maui, The Sacred Garden might just be one of the most unique destinations in the Aloha State.
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When was the last time you took a moment to step back, take a breath and look inward? We know all too well that in today’s modern world, it’s hard to find moments of true peace. At the Sacred Garden, that’s exactly what you’ll discover.
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This non-profit botanical garden features a stunning collection of plants, flowers, living shrines, and artwork.
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It is also a multi-denominational retreat, offering images of deities from all religions with the hope that visitors see how images of God can co-exist in the same place.
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Visitors will discover both a 600-pound wooden Buddha in the Buddha Garden and impressive painting of Jesus in the Jesus Garden. Guests are also welcome to pray, meditate, journal, and read in the Mother Shrine Room.
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Guests are also welcome to pray, meditate, journal, and read in the Mother Shrine Room. Don’t be fooled: even the non-religious will find serenity, here.
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Also found at the Sacred Garden of Maliko are two labyrinths often used for contemplation in order to quiet the mind and find inner clarity.
Sacred Garden of Maliko/Google There is a medieval 11-circuit labyrinth outside and a classical 7-circuit labyrinth in the greenhouse. You’re free to walk these labyrinths during daily operating hours, though the monthly Full Moon Walks are quite the experience.
The beauty within and surrounding the Sacred Garden is sure to inspire, and if you feel compelled to create a garden of your own after visiting, you can visit the nursery to choose from a large variety of tropical plants, succulents, and flowers.
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If you’re looking to get away from it all — if only for an hour — a visit to the Sacred Garden of Maliko is a must. Serenity and peace await.
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Address: 460 Kaluanui Road, Makawao, HI 96768
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There is a medieval 11-circuit labyrinth outside and a classical 7-circuit labyrinth in the greenhouse. You’re free to walk these labyrinths during daily operating hours, though the monthly Full Moon Walks are quite the experience.
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