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Keawalai Church
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Founded in
1832 and built in 1855, this rural church
sits on a tranquil oceanside site in the
town of Makena. The walls of this Protestant
church are 3-feet thick and made of lava
using coral as mortar. The Hawaiians planted
ti plants around the church, which according
to custom, provides protection from evil.
The church sits on a beautiful, sandy cove
and overlooks the ocean. In the small
cemetery on the grounds are numerous, old
headstones. Many of the headstones have
ceramic photographic portraits of the
deceased. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take Highway
31 south toward Makena. The road becomes
Wailea Iki as it turns toward the ocean. It
then dead ends into Wailea Alanui. Turn left
and continue to Makena town (about 2 ½
miles). There will be a sign on the right
hand side for Keawelai Church. Follow the
signs. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.keawalai.org |
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