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Hi'iaka's Healing Herb Garden : Newsletter index : 2002 News : Summer 02
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Volume 3, Number 4 Summer 2002
Share in Hi'iaka's Growth as a Friend of the Garden!
I am thrilled to announce that as of July 1 I have formed a Limited Liability Company, or LLC. As an LLC, I can offer "Friends of the Garden" Memberships in Hi'iaka's Garden. As a Friend, you will acquire an interest in Hi'iaka's Garden as an investment. Friends Memberships will cost $100 per share and you may purchase more than one share, to a total of 49% of the Company's value. It is different from owning shares of stock, but you will receive a legal conveyance document.
In the short span of 30 months, I have transformed an overgrown 500 year-old lava flow into a beautiful sanctuary for many special plants and animals--with no outside financial assistance. But much work remains: as the Garden grows, so does the upkeep. We need to hire an accountant, a greeter/gift shop worker, and another groundskeeper. And our plans for expanding the Garden by acquiring more native plants mean that there's lots of soil mix that must be delivered for the new Garden beds that we will build! I'd also love to buy or lease the acre below the Garden.
Here are some of the benefits of a Friends Membership:
If you are interested in joining us in what I believe is an exciting venture, please fill out and return the enclosed self-addressed stamped postcard. I will happily send you a summary of my business plan, cash flow projections, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization, and other information to help you make your decision. Or visit our "Join Us" page.
A Special Meeting with Herbalist Christopher Hobbs
Much to my disappointment, the "Making Plant Medicine" class I was planning to take in Oregon Aug. 3-4 was canceled at the last minute due to numerous forest fires. However, it opened another door: I had the great opportunity to meet with Christopher Hobbs, eminent herbalist, acupuncturist, author of some 20 books, and all-around brilliant guy. Thanks to Kris Houser, who is serving an apprenticeship with him, I was able to chat with Christopher in his Santa Cruz office for over an hour. I shared some plants and cuttings from Hi'iaka's Garden and showed him my current research on "Herb/Drug Equivalencies." And he in turn shared with me his current research on the same topic. I am eagerly anticipating being able to read it in its entirety soon on his website, www.christopherhobbs.com.
I was also privileged to attend a get-together with women members of Christopher's apprenticeship program. We celebrated the upcoming marriage of one of the students by sharing herbal gifts and stories with the bride-to-be--and enjoyed some great California cuisine. Of course, I provided a beverage made with kava kava, which was quite a hit!
Update on Our First Grant Application
In short, we were not awarded funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. As it turns out, the land on which applicants want to grow native plants must also be home to an at-risk animal species. When the nice folks from USDA visited the Garden, they said that the only endangered animal in our area was one sighting of a monk seal offshore! It was a valuable learning experience to apply and be considered for this grant, and we will look for future possibilities.
Come to Our October Class, "Beyond Traditional Herbalism"
It has taken four years, but I am now ready to teach about Hawaiian healing plants. On October 18-20 students will experience over 50 species of Hawaiian healing plants growing in Hi'iaka's Garden, including endangered species. An integral part of the class will be harvesting plants and making remedies with Noni, Kava kava, Mamaki, Ko'oko'olau, Lau kahi, Ti, 'Olena and other Hawaiian plants. I combine traditional herbal practices such as tincturing with Hawaiian techniques, prayer, offerings, and chants for healing both physical and spiritual ailments.
The cost is $300, which includes lodging at an oceanfront home within walking distance of the Garden, continental breakfasts, gourmet lunches and a full moon dinner. Please visit our Learning Center page for more details.
Our Guests and Interns Continue to Work and Enjoy the Garden
As the number of vacationing guests increases after a slow post 9/11 year, we are grateful to welcome them to the Ohana cottage. We continue to sponsor interns, however, and are looking forward to hosting Beate Lindberg from Sweden this fall. Special guests Rolfe and Janet Hagen of The Thyme Garden seed company in Oregon are slated to visit in October, and we have other interns lined up through November. Another special guest, Ben Bregman of Bethesda, Maryland and Honolulu, has stayed with us twice now and I hope to include him as an intern soon.
Tours, Conferences and Speeches Give Us Great Exposure
On June 20, Garden manager Terra, intern Michelle and I led a tour for 40 Upward Bound high school students. We love putting on leis and showing the place off!
On August 17 I displayed information at a conference in Hilo titled "Awa in 2002: A Research Update." International experts such as Dr. Vincent LeBot of Vanuatu, Fiji discussed kava safety issues and projected the future of this wonder plant that has received unfair press coverage this year.
On October 15 we will welcome a tour group from the East Hawaii Cultural Center's Docent Program.
On October 26 I will speak at a conference on Noni in Hilo, through Univ. of Hawaii. In it, I'll demonstrate tincture making and stress that "Noni Needn't Taste Nasty."
Volume 3, Number 4 Summer 2002
Share in Hi'iaka's Growth as a Friend of the Garden!
I am thrilled to announce that as of July 1 I have formed a Limited Liability Company, or LLC. As an LLC, I can offer "Friends of the Garden" Memberships in Hi'iaka's Garden. As a Friend, you will acquire an interest in Hi'iaka's Garden as an investment. Friends Memberships will cost $100 per share and you may purchase more than one share, to a total of 49% of the Company's value. It is different from owning shares of stock, but you will receive a legal conveyance document.
In the short span of 30 months, I have transformed an overgrown 500 year-old lava flow into a beautiful sanctuary for many special plants and animals--with no outside financial assistance. But much work remains: as the Garden grows, so does the upkeep. We need to hire an accountant, a greeter/gift shop worker, and another groundskeeper. And our plans for expanding the Garden by acquiring more native plants mean that there's lots of soil mix that must be delivered for the new Garden beds that we will build! I'd also love to buy or lease the acre below the Garden.
Here are some of the benefits of a Friends Membership:
- You will own a percentage of the Company -- each share represents .05%.
- When Hi'iaka's shows a profit, Members will vote to distribute the proceeds.
- It includes a lifetime subscription to our newsletter.
- You'll enjoy one free weekend stay in Hi'iaka's Ohana cottage for two, with a complimentary Garden tour, fruit basket, herbal teas from the Garden, use of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and more.
- If I sell Hi'iaka's, Members will receive a percentage of the proceeds.
- You'll never be liable for any of the Company's liabilities or damages.
If you are interested in joining us in what I believe is an exciting venture, please fill out and return the enclosed self-addressed stamped postcard. I will happily send you a summary of my business plan, cash flow projections, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization, and other information to help you make your decision. Or visit our "Join Us" page.
A Special Meeting with Herbalist Christopher Hobbs
Much to my disappointment, the "Making Plant Medicine" class I was planning to take in Oregon Aug. 3-4 was canceled at the last minute due to numerous forest fires. However, it opened another door: I had the great opportunity to meet with Christopher Hobbs, eminent herbalist, acupuncturist, author of some 20 books, and all-around brilliant guy. Thanks to Kris Houser, who is serving an apprenticeship with him, I was able to chat with Christopher in his Santa Cruz office for over an hour. I shared some plants and cuttings from Hi'iaka's Garden and showed him my current research on "Herb/Drug Equivalencies." And he in turn shared with me his current research on the same topic. I am eagerly anticipating being able to read it in its entirety soon on his website, www.christopherhobbs.com.
I was also privileged to attend a get-together with women members of Christopher's apprenticeship program. We celebrated the upcoming marriage of one of the students by sharing herbal gifts and stories with the bride-to-be--and enjoyed some great California cuisine. Of course, I provided a beverage made with kava kava, which was quite a hit!
Update on Our First Grant Application
In short, we were not awarded funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. As it turns out, the land on which applicants want to grow native plants must also be home to an at-risk animal species. When the nice folks from USDA visited the Garden, they said that the only endangered animal in our area was one sighting of a monk seal offshore! It was a valuable learning experience to apply and be considered for this grant, and we will look for future possibilities.
Come to Our October Class, "Beyond Traditional Herbalism"
It has taken four years, but I am now ready to teach about Hawaiian healing plants. On October 18-20 students will experience over 50 species of Hawaiian healing plants growing in Hi'iaka's Garden, including endangered species. An integral part of the class will be harvesting plants and making remedies with Noni, Kava kava, Mamaki, Ko'oko'olau, Lau kahi, Ti, 'Olena and other Hawaiian plants. I combine traditional herbal practices such as tincturing with Hawaiian techniques, prayer, offerings, and chants for healing both physical and spiritual ailments.
The cost is $300, which includes lodging at an oceanfront home within walking distance of the Garden, continental breakfasts, gourmet lunches and a full moon dinner. Please visit our Learning Center page for more details.
Our Guests and Interns Continue to Work and Enjoy the Garden
As the number of vacationing guests increases after a slow post 9/11 year, we are grateful to welcome them to the Ohana cottage. We continue to sponsor interns, however, and are looking forward to hosting Beate Lindberg from Sweden this fall. Special guests Rolfe and Janet Hagen of The Thyme Garden seed company in Oregon are slated to visit in October, and we have other interns lined up through November. Another special guest, Ben Bregman of Bethesda, Maryland and Honolulu, has stayed with us twice now and I hope to include him as an intern soon.
Tours, Conferences and Speeches Give Us Great Exposure
On June 20, Garden manager Terra, intern Michelle and I led a tour for 40 Upward Bound high school students. We love putting on leis and showing the place off!
On August 17 I displayed information at a conference in Hilo titled "Awa in 2002: A Research Update." International experts such as Dr. Vincent LeBot of Vanuatu, Fiji discussed kava safety issues and projected the future of this wonder plant that has received unfair press coverage this year.
On October 15 we will welcome a tour group from the East Hawaii Cultural Center's Docent Program.
On October 26 I will speak at a conference on Noni in Hilo, through Univ. of Hawaii. In it, I'll demonstrate tincture making and stress that "Noni Needn't Taste Nasty."
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