Maharishi University of Management
MUM HAWAII
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MUM Hawaii Campus
The Land of 'Iole
The 2,400 acres of land in North Kohala managed by Kohala Institute consists of one of the island's few remaining intact ahupua’a, called 'Iole, and the Bond Historic District— which includes the Bond Homestead, Kohala Girls' School, and Kalahikiola Church. An ahupua‘a is a traditional Hawaiian division of land that conserves the natural resources available to maintain sustainable levels of resource use; there were some 1,625 ahupua‘a in ancient Hawai‘i.
The 'Iole ahupua’a has a strong agricultural history, once serving as the site for acres of taro patches (lo'i kalo), including what was purportedly the two favorite lo'i kalo of Kamehameha I.
The GRACE Center
GRACE Center - An innovative education and meeting center built within the historic Kohala Girls' School featuring state-of-the-art distance learning technology enabling collaboration with educational institutions and organizations around the nation.
Includes dormitory student housing and 10 cabins. An ideal facility for community events, meetings, summits, conferences and educational classes. Facility will open in 2017.
Accommodations
We are situated at Kohala Institute, which is a nonprofit managing 2,400 acres of land in North Kohala managed by Kohala Institute which consists of one of the island's few remaining intact ahupua’a, called 'Iole, and the Bond Historic District— which includes the Bond Homestead, Kohala Girls' School, and Kalahikiola Church. An ahupua‘a is a traditional Hawaiian division of land that conserves the natural resources available to maintain sustainable levels of resource use; there were some 1,625 ahupua‘a in ancient Hawai‘i.
Rooms
Currently we are offering dorm room style accommodations, with the option to upgrade for single or double rooms. Students will live in the newly renovated GRACE center at Kohala Institute at 'Iole, in Kapa'au, Hawaii.
Food
We are providing local, organic, vegetarian meals for lunch and dinner, as well as the means to make a healthy breakfast and snacks.
Camping
Exciting adventure camping trips will facilitate exposure to the wealth of guest speakers around the island. As such, we will be camping as a group. While the program provides some basic camping gear, please consult with our Trip Checklist on our Program Preparation Page.
Still Have Application Questions?
Contact hawaii@mum.edu or call 808-854-9652 and ask about the Hawaii Semester program.
