Movemeant destination
Kaua’i
February 13-22, 2026
Join us for MoveMeant Destination, a transformative 10-day culturally immersive workshop series on the island of Kauaʻi. This unique experience is designed for individuals seeking to explore the intersection of social justice, collective healing, and indigenous Hawaiian culture. MoveMeant Destination offers a profound opportunity for place-based learning, moving beyond the traditional classroom to engage directly with the `āina (land) and the vibrant community of Kauaʻi. Participants will journey to culturally significant places, fostering a deep connection to the island’s rich history and contemporary challenges.
The series features hands-on workshops and intimate discussions led by esteemed cultural practitioners. The curriculum was thoughtfully crafted to address pressing social justice issues through the lens of Hawaiian values and practices, emphasizing holistic healing and community resilience. The experience includes an optional performance opportunity, allowing participants to integrate and express their learning and experiences in a creative presentation for the community.
This is more than just a workshop or retreat; it is an invitation to engage with the practice and spirit of aloha `āina (love for the land) and explore meaningful pathways toward personal and collective transformation.
Come be part of a movement dedicated to understanding, healing, and positive change. *Early-bird pricing, weekend and day passes are available.
SCHEDULE
Schedule subject to change
Friday 2/13: Welcome potluck dinner: Līhuʻe
Saturday 2/14: Niumalu Beach Park: Introductions, orientation, protocol education and hoʻokupu (offerings)
Sunday 2/15: Haleleʻa: Educational site visits. The district of Haleleʻa, located on the north shore of Kauaʻi and including the Hanalei Valley, is a region of immense cultural significance known for its rich agricultural history and traditional Hawaiian sites.
Monday 2/16: Hanapēpē Salt Beds: Educational site visit. The Hanapepe salt beds are an ancient Hawaiian salt-making site where families have harvested paʻakai (salt) for over a thousand years. The process involves collecting seawater in shallow clay ponds to let it evaporate and crystallize, and the resulting salt is used for food, ceremony, and medicine. This traditional and culturally significant practice is passed down through generations and the salt is a sacred item that can be traded or given away, but never sold.
Kōkeʻe State Park: Educational site visit, proper gathering practices and lei making activity
Kōkeʻe State Park is a remote, high-elevation park known for its diverse forests and stunning views of Waimea Canyon and the Kalalau Valley.
Tuesday 2/17: Alakoko Fishpond: Educational site visit and land stewardship project. Alakoko Fishpond is an ancient Hawaiian fishpond, estimated to be 600 years old, features a remarkable half-mile long stone wall or Kuapā. Managed by the nonprofit organization Mālama Hulēʻia, the pond is currently the focus of intensive restoration efforts to remove invasive red mangroves, preserve native ecosystems, and restore the site's cultural and environmental vitality for the community and native wildlife.
Mālama Hulēʻia: Their mission is to educate and lead community efforts to remove invasive mangrove along the Hulē‘ia river, re-establish native wetland ecosystems, manage Alakoko Fishpond, and engage the community through environmental stewardship programs that honor Hawaiian culture and values.
Wednesday 2/18: Kauaʻi Museum: Educational site visit and guided tour. The mission of the Kaua'i Museum is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Kaua'i and its people through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach. They strive to foster cultural understanding, inspire curiosity, and promote the importance of preserving the island's unique history for future generations.
Wailua: Educational site visits. Wailua is rich in cultural sites, most notably the Wailua Complex of Heiaus, a National Historic Landmark featuring ancient temples, the royal birthing stone, and petroglyphs. This area was once a political, religious, and economic center for ancient Hawaiian royalty.
Thursday 2/19:
Edible Tales Performance: Hōʻike prep, rehearsals and culminating event at the Performing Arts Center at Kauaʻi Community College
Edible Tales is a multimedia dance installation exploring cultural heritage, social justice and sustainability. Through a community-centered creative process, we co-create with our audiences and community members and transform food stories into impactful and authentic moveMEANT narratives - on stage, outdoors, and on films.
Friday 2/20: Kīlauea Point. Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a historic and scenic location at the island's northernmost point known for its dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and abundant seabirds. It features the historic Kīlauea Lighthouse which was built in 1913, and serves as a sanctuary for wildlife like the Laysan albatross, red-footed booby, and great frigatebird.
Anini Beach. Anini Beach is a scenic, tranquil beach on Kauai's North Shore known for its calm, shallow waters protected by Hawaii's longest and widest fringing reef.
Saturday 2/21: Anahola: Educational site visit and hula workshop w/guest Kumu Hula Anahola, Kauaʻi, is a community with deep cultural roots, originally part of a traditional Hawaiian land division (ahupuaʻa) system. It is a sacred and historic area, with significant sites like the Kalalea mountains.
Sunday 2/22: Lāwaʻi International Center: Educational site visit and guided tour. The mission of Lāwaʻi International Center is to preserve and nurture the land and its cultural heritage, as a place of compassion and Aloha, by dedicated volunteers welcoming all who come to experience its essence
Lead cultural practitioner
ʻAuliʻi Aweau-Teves is a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, who has worked in the social work and Hawaiian studies fields for over 25 years. She is the founder and director of La’akea Healing LLC, a grass roots organization dedicated to healing and educating communities via cultural traditions and therapeutic practices. She is the Kumu Hula of Ka Pā Hula O Laʻakea, where their primary focus is healing, cultural preservation and perpetuation. She is excited to share her love of hope, healing and hula with the world!
Sample Daily Schedule:
9am Arrival, intention setting
9:30am-1:30pm Learning about the wahi pana (sacred space) and cultural practices
1:30pm-2:30pm Potluck lunch
2:30pm-4:30pm Hula and ‘oli (chanting)
4:30pm-5:00pm Reflection and closure
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