Haku Maui

This was the third time I did a class here and each time I have learned something different and unique. When I came here the first time Brit was patient and welcoming and shared her lei skills with myself and my husband in a class. My husband specifically requested to return on my third trip as he loved it so much and I was happy to do so. Initially we were suppose to attend with my ʻOhana on the island but an unexpected emergency heart surgery was needed of my godfather. I asked Brit to help me make a lei that would infuse as much love and healing in the leaves and flowers and she met that moment. In doing so, she shared the thriving culture of lei making for 'ohana in need and the meaning of native plants she added to our table just for the moment even when she had no notice that this would be my intention. My godfather felt so loved and cared for and treasures this lei, we all were able to weave our love for him in the lei and he could feel it. I will continue to return to this class and bring others every time I visit Maui and I highly encourage others to attend multiple times as well. Mahalo nui loa Brit, truly.

I had such a wonderful experience at the Lei Wili Workshop at Haku Maui. Britney was incredibly informative and genuine, she explained each step clearly and shared the history of lei-making in Hawaiian culture. She was also very helpful, positive and encouraging. You can tell she truly love what she does and want others to enjoy it too. My Aunt and I left not only with a beautiful haku lei but also a deeper appreciation for lei-making. We highly recommend this workshop.

My friends and I did A LOT during our week in Maui but this was my favorite activity of all. Britney is extremely knowledgeable about her craft and about the plants used in the lei-making and has a very welcoming energy from the start. The workshop gives you a chance to try your hand, but Britney is also so helpful when you, inevitably as a newbie, need more guidance. Mama Sheryl in the shop is also so full of stories, and the leis, fragrances, and other products in the shop are wonderful. We even wore the leis we made to several activities after to carry the intentions from when we made them forward. Thank you, Haku Maui, for sharing your culture and knowledge with us. We'll be back!

My husband and I joined a group of ladies from all over for our class. Brittany was our gracious teacher. Brittany taught the steps to follow for this first time lei maker very easy to follow. My husband was amazing, his lei was handsome. Brittany gave us history, culture and lots of passion for her beautiful art form. She answered all our questions and was so pleasant to talk to also.

This is the second time I've made a lei here and the 3rd for my sister. We brought our friends here and it was a favorite of the whole trip which is saying a lot because Maui is beautiful and we did many things. Every time I do this I learn something new and even if you have arthritic fingers like me (autoimmune disease) it doesn't matter because Brit will help you finish within the class time. It's very helpful to reflect on not only yourself but others. My godfather was recovering in the hospital and the lei my sister made for him was such a mood boost. We brought it with us to special locations so that we could feel his presence and have him with us on our trip. When we presented it to him after it was all the more special. This was a lovely memory and I truly appreciate her sharing her knowledge and culture with us.

Had a wonderful time making lei with Britt. I especially enjoyed learning more about the history of lei, the culture and traditions. It made the class very special to me. Britt is a lovely instructor and I will return on my next visit to Maui. Highly recommend as part of your activities on Maui.

I did the Lei Kui - String A Lei Workshop at Haku Maui, and it was such a special, meaningful experience. We weren’t just taught how to make a lei — we were taught the cultural significance and traditions behind it, which made the entire experience so much more powerful. I have always wanted to learn how to make a lei, and when I saw this class was available, I booked it for two right away. It was relaxed, welcoming, and incredibly hands-on. The instructors were kind, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, even if you’ve never done anything like this before. By the end, we not only had beautiful leis to take home, but also a deeper appreciation for Hawaiian culture and the meaning behind this art form. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip — something we’ll always remember. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Maui who wants something authentic, creative, and truly special. 🌺

Such a fabulous workshop. I learned so much from Britney about the culture of lei making. She also chose really beautiful and fragrant flowers for us to use. As a florist, it was important to me to learn more about lei making. Britney is such a joy to be around and a fabulous teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone who loves lei.

IMHO Do you need a beautiful, fresh hand-crafted lei or want to learn how to make them? Come to Haku Maui. You'll be enchanted with the aloha spirit received from Sheryl. I didn't buy a lei, but I was excited to find a Hawaiian sun visor hat. I wish I knew the Hawaiian name for it. All I know, is that it is beautiful, it shades my eyes, and is soft and comfy! I hope that when I return in a future visit, that they will have more in various colors and sizes. Mahalo Sheryl for your welcoming spirit!

Another shout out to Britney and her mom Sheryl @ Haku Maui - another gorgeous Lei for my niece & nephew's wedding in Vegas! The price and quality is.... soooo... worth it. Mahalo Britney!

Britney is the what Maui and the Hawaiian Spirit is all about. She is genuine and when you take her class you will leave with a greater understanding of the importance and significance of LEI. Her lei are traditional, beautiful, and original.

Brit is phenomenal, she embodies the aloha spirit as she speaks about the meaning and the tradition of making lei. You can see how much she loves sharing a price of her heritage with each person in her class. It was so loving and moving that it brought tears to my eyes. The art of making lei truly gives one time to do some soul searching. It was very awesome to see each persons personality emote through their lei. I am very blessed that I was able to take part in such a beautiful class. I highly recommend Brit and will most definitely be back when we visit again. Mahalo, Brittney and thank you for sharing such beautiful art with myself and anyone else that takes your class.

I think when people think of Hawaii, many envision stepping off the plane in paradise, greeted by smiling faces offering fragrant floral lei to visitors. While the romanticized version of arrival in the islands may be limited to film and television, lei are still important parts of the culture. While there are kukui nut and fake floral lei available to purchase in just about every ABC Store and many of the other shops scattered throughout the island, to get the real deal, fragrant, floral lei made by a skilled craftsperson, you have to venture out to find shops that carry these, often in a refrigerator near a counter somewhere. We discovered Haku Maui in an article in a magazine Hotel Wailea leaves in the rooms for guests to peruse. The article explained some of the meaning and culture surrounding the Hawaiian lei and showed pictures of this cute little shop off the downtown streets of upcountry Maui. We decided to add a stop here to our trip exploring the island during our honeymoon. I'm so happy we found that one article in that one magazine that this one hotel supplies to its guests because this is a must-visit shop in our opinion. The entrance sign to the sidewalk leading to the small shop behind the Maui Cookie Lady (another must-see shop) could be easily missed if you didn't know what you were looking for. The walkway is a beautiful little sidewalk with tropical plants lining the short stroll behind the building where you're greeted with smiling faces and a warm welcome. Britney really helps this store stand out even more than the products within. She is wealth of cultural knowledge and stories if you have an interest in learning about the Hawaiian customs, proverbs, and history. We probably could have spent hours there listening to her passionately tell us stories and explain the beliefs in the three piko (centers of the body), po'o, na'au and lei (again, forgive me if I butcher any of the spellings, I was trying to write anything I could as fast as Britney was sharing it with us). All lei available in the refrigerator are custom made on site by the proprietors. Each lei is handcrafted with love and there's a wonderful story behind each choice in flower. The shops is also filled with other custom Hawaiian made gifts, like greeting cards, clothing, planners and more. You also have the option to have lei custom made to order. We happened to arrive not long before they were closing for the day on Saturday of our stay, but thankfully we were on the island for several more days and were able to place an order. We were asked what flowers we would like in our lei and, seeing as the choice of flower is as important as the presentation of the lei, we asked her to surprise us. The shop is closed two days of the week, Sunday/Monday (at least at the time of our visit). When we arrived to pick up our order on Wednesday, we were again greeted warmly and welcomed into the shop by Britney's mother. Our lei were ready and waiting for us, along with a handwritten note explaining the choice in flowers. For the lei po'o (pictured in the long plastic box and around my wife's head), a variety of ti leaf, fern, lokelani, koa, aalii and pohinahina were used (strength and resilience). For the ti maile (pictured in the bag), ti leaf (or lā'ī) was used in the maile style (protection). Accompanied by the ti maile at the time of the order was the story of how these used to be made together by feuding Ali'i, where they would trek off together into the mountains to gather the materials needed for the lei, and come back with a formed lei signifying the end of the fighting. As it was our honeymoon, getting to hear how this kind of practice could be reshaped into use in modern weddings to symbolize the union of two families instead of peace between two warring tribes was an extra personal touch that you just can't get with the cheap mass produced lei in grocery stores around Maui. If you're on Maui, please, make Haku Maui and upcountry Makawao an early stop on your visit and go in with a smile and an open mind. The people on the island come from a long line of great storytellers, and Britney definitely keeps the spirit of that alive in her shop.

Absolutely worth the visit for a lei making workshop. The owner is so knowledgeable and welcoming! The entire experience flies by as you craft your own lei crown and receive guidance along the way.

Literally cannot sing the praises of Brit enough! This woman is incredible! I've been wanting to go to one of her classes for months. I finally had a friend in town that was up to go with me. From the moment we got there, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Brit got everyone seated and then proceeded to tell us about the history of making leis, the importance of paying attention to your intentions as you make them and sharing her family history. This woman radiates joy! You can tell she truly loves what she does and helping to teach others. The beginning of my lei wasn't nearly tight enough, she showed me how to fix it and was walking around answering questions, sharing her knowledge the entire time. When you're done, she shows you how to tie the end and takes you to the mirror to put it on. She then offers to take pictures of you and your party. I cannot wait to go back again!! Worth every penny AND you're supporting local which is win-win!

This is long overdue from my visit in April 2022. Britney and Sheryl were so knowledgeable and helpful. The setting was beautiful and I learned so much about traditional lei making and meanings. I've been lucky to visit Maui a number of times and this made it so special. I would absolutely go back again. Mahalo nui!

Haku Maui is a wonderful discovery in Makawao town. Behind the row of businesses on Baldwin Avenue, Haku Maui is at the end of a whimsical pathway of tropical flora that looks straight out of a Hawaiian fairytale. I love unexpected finds like this that are magical and memorable. I was greeted by co-owner Sheryl. Her daughter Britney is the talented designer and maker of the Haku leis that are sold at their store. Britney was busy making leis in the back, but Sheryl was so kind to entertain my fantasy of always looking like a Hawaiian princess by allowing me to wear one of Britney's creations. Sheryl also showed me around their small store, which also hold workshops on how to make leis and other traditional Hawaiian hairpieces. Sheryl is a total sweetheart and made me feel at home in her store. She even gave me a hug before I left. This is Hawaiian hospitality at its best! Haku Maui is definitely worth the stop when in Makawao to take a look at their products. Leis can be picked up at their shop and silk leis can be shipped. I'll be sure to visit again whenever I visit Maui.

The last time my wife and I were on the island we took a drive to the upcounty and purchased a few fresh leis and a few other small pieces of locally made items.

Brit was AMAZING! She embodied so much aloha and I will definitely be going to her and her business for all my needs when it comes to any occasion! I needed a last minute haku and some leis and she had it done within a few hours on such last notice! Support your local artist! Mahalo sis! I'll be back :)

I am so happy I found Haku Maui. I was flying out to Maui to elope and I really wanted a haku lei for myself and my daughter. I contacted them and the owners were so friendly and I explained exactly what I wanted and that is exactly what I got. When I arrived to pick up my leis I was so happy with how they came out. They were beautiful! Thank you so much!!!

I'll start out with a simple THANK YOU to Brittany and her mom. What a incredible duo! It's shockingly amazing how 2 people, with such a kind and spirited approach to life, can elevate an experience, and they did JUST THAT! I visited Maui in September for a very special trip. My wife and I had been to Maui 10 years ago and had never stopped wanting to come back. My wife's parents 40th anniversary, coupled with our 15th, was the perfect reason to return, and along with my wife's sister and husband this was a dream trip. I called Haku Maui ahead of our trip and from the moment they picked up the phone, they were bursting with positive energy. They were fully booked to craft their intricate head leis in time for my trip, but in such a short time, built such a nice bond. Brittany, almost a surprise in it's own, and compelled by her own love for Hawaii and her craft, agreed to help! Because they were already booked, out of sincere kindness, Brittany and her mom worked late into the night to construct 3 Specialty Floral Haku Leis that in my wildest dreams couldn't have been more beautiful. Adorned with small and LARGE orchids, and all 3 featuring different color pallets, they elevated the girls experience on this trip in a way words cannot express. It was also pretty amazing how the leis perfectly complimented the same color pallet for each of the 3 girls while attending a Luau the next evening. The Haku Lei's were so stunning that the girls were constantly complimented on them and drew so much more noticeable attention. If I could give this brilliant shop more than 5 stars I would. I HIGHLY recommend Brittany and her team to anyone looking for something special that is not only beautiful, but true to the spirit and energy of Hawaii. Mahalo Brittany! I hope to be back and commission your skills again.

By and far our best Maui experience to date!! Britney is the absolute sweetest, and so knowledgeable about the history and meaning of leis. We did a private workshop, and she was an excellent teacher!!! We all walked away with beautiful Leis and smiles on our faces. She made it so easy to understand and fun throughout the process. If you are looking for a fun and authentic Hawaiian lei experience, this is a MUST DO. We've been to Maui many times and this was our best day yet!!!

Take a short venture off the Makawao Avenue path and you'll see a little gated area with a beautiful hand written sign inviting you to go down the path. You'll love the beautiful entry way, lined with bamboo, the fresh breeze hits our face and follow the scent to a cute studio at the end of the path. You'll see hand made macrame, beautiful blooms and greeted with aloha and a beautiful smile more than likely from the owner, Brittney. You'll be able experience how to make a lei. Whether strung or haku style. And let's not forget about classes that she offers. She also has already made lies if you want. And we're not talking about plain janes you can get at a grocery store. Haku Maui also local products (bags, macrame, etc.) and also plants. Follow them on social media and you'll be kept up to date on what's going on. From classes, events, products, etc. Please give these ladies a visit and enjoy what they have to offer.

If you want to feel true aloha visit Haku Maui! Amazing bouquet and haku lei. Thay also have amazing workshops where you can learn to make your own haku lei and it is a experience you will never forget. The shop in located in the heart of Makawao town off a courtyard bamboo path. The shop is cozy and filled with island style decor. The bridal lei & flowers are so beautiful. You don't need to be getting married to wear the haku lei but you will feel like a princess!

First stop for business! Got to meet a mother-daughter team...beautiful, wonderful, aloha spirited souls...Sheryl and Brittney... They make hakus and arrangements with fresh flowers and foilage. They also do workshops for parties, private and at their shop here in Makawao. A must stop by...so glad we got to meet them. New ohana members... Mahalo for your love Sheryl and Brittney. I know Britt loved the mochi...lol

Super pretty Lei that I got highly recommended, wonderful, great people! Convenient in Makawao Town.

On our Maui trip, my brother-in-law gifted my family lei making class. It was one of a kind experience. Britnney was amazing at her job. She prepped the flowers and with a last minute change she accommodated it easily. She gave ample time for us to finish our lei making. Our group had 4 kids and 4 adults and kids enjoyed their first time lei making. The flowers were so fresh and fragrant. Britnney gave us a cultural and traditional experience that was so memorable. I highly recommend this if you have half day time, or on a rainy day.

Very kind shop keeper and a beautiful lei store!! Small, but quaint and full of flowers and the aloha spirit. Loved it!

I booked the mini size Haku lei workshop for a bachelorette party activity and was not disappointed. Brittney and her mom were so accommodating and patient with our group. They walked us through the history of haku leis and their importance in Hawaiian culture. We were able to pick from a variety of different local flowers that were hand-picked. Our session lasted about an hour. Each person left with a beautiful haku lei arrangement. My sister and her friends agreed that it was the highlight of the bachelorette party. We will definitely be back when we visit Maui again. Thank you again for such an amazing time!

I wanted to find something to do while in Maui that allowed us to learn about the culture of the islands we were visiting. I found the lei- and haku-making classes offered by Haku Maui, and thought it sounded wonderful for my sister, my teenage daughter and her friend, and myself. I was not prepared for the magical and soul-soothing experience we had. Not only did we learn about the significance of leis, and the flowers that were used, we also learned how to weave meaning into our hakus. Britney taught our class and is one of the kindest people I believe I have ever met. It was one of the highlights of our trip for sure. If you get the chance to take one of their classes, don't pass it up. Loved everything about Haku Maui!

I really enjoyed working with Britney on my flowers. The end product was beautiful and Britney was so great to work with! I was eager to work with someone who really knows the island and the flowers very well, and while it was hard to be far and really trust her to deliver, boy, did she deliver with her suggestions! And when I wasn't on board with a color choice, she was very open to changing things up! A few weeks before I coordinated to add a charm to my bouquet with my dad's picture on it and that couldn't have been easier, plus I sooo appreciated the respect with which her mom took in handling the charm when I gave it to them to add. (The shop location was also beautiful btw, felt like I was in the forest!) Thank you, Britney, for being the life and color of my wedding!!

There are no words to describe what a light Britney is! My mom, future mother in law, best friend and I went to Maui to do some wedding planning. I wanted to throw something into our plans that would be memorable and special while we visited. I booked lei making workshop at Haku Maui with Britney. Everything was above and beyond expectations. Her passion for this shines through it all. I HIGHLY recommend this experience! If not, at least order flowers/leis from her. I will definitely be doing another workshop next year while we are there for our wedding.

The women who run this business, a daughter and mother, embody the spirit of aloha. I will treasure the memory of Cheryl patiently and with great care teaching my daughters to make a lei my whole life. These women are true artists! They also teach the spiritual side of the tradition which is so beautiful and moving. We are more grateful to them than I can express. We will think of you often, Cheryl! Mahalo nui loa iā oe!

Absolutely stunning work! Here are a few pictures from our wedding. Gorgeous work! LOVE!

Where to begin! From the moment I heard about this 5 star business I was so excited to connect with them to set up a private class! My mother, my daughter and I were able to schedule a class a couple weeks ago and what an amazing experience it was! Let me first say that Haku Maui is truly the Rodeo Drive of Florists! When we arrived in Makawao ( which I strongly recommend anyone venturing upcountry to go and see) I wasn't sure if I was going to find the business right away, but sure enough they have a large sign on the main sidewalk, and then you walk down this cute little pathway to these sweet looking open french doors! Britney and Courtney met us there in the entryway and their ALOHA filled the entire space! Such warmth, such love, such beauty! We were then escorted to a room of the main lobby area where they had a buffet (and I do mean buffet) of the most beautiful flowers and leaves to select from to make our Haku Leis! All a top of a sparkling tablecloth with huge philodendron leaves! Simply gorgeous!!!! It left all 3 of us in awe! So much time and energy caring for, cultivating, clipping, cutting all of these magnificent items for us to make into flower crowns! The class took about 2.5 hrs, mine took the longest because I needed to take a break a couple of times. I cannot recommend this business enough! 5 stars, 6 if I could give it! The location, the store, the products, the education we received... but more than anything Britney and Courtney's time and energy that they gave to all 3 of us (True Aloha) that we will always remember! ***Now go schedule a class! Before words gets out!***

As a 30+ year resident of Maui, you know what a truly 'local experience' stands for. This is as good as it gets.

My daughter and her boyfriend gifted me a haku for my birthday during my visit to Maui and it was absolutely beautiful. I felt so special. A few days later my daughter and I did a lei workshop and had a wonderful time learning about the cultural significance and and exploring our creativity. Brittany led a wonderful workshop. The flowers were beautiful, the social distancing felt very safe, and it was just a very special time.

Wonderful experience!! We had a private lei making class for 4 people and Brittany did not let us down! The "classroom" was so cute and all the flowers were displayed perfectly. We used high quality native Hawaiian foliage that were so beautiful. Brittany who owns the shop with her family, was so friendly and we really enjoyed our time with her! Not only did she teach us how to create flower Leis, but she taught us a lot about Hawaiian culture and why leis are meaningful. This is a must-do activity! Even the two men in our party enjoyed it!

My Mom and I thoroughly enjoyed the Lei Po'o workshop where we learned how to make a Haku Lei. It was such a beautiful and meaningful experience. Brittany and her Mom, Sheryl, exemplify aloha in every way and I just don't have words to describe how special it was to learn from them and to be treated with such warmth and hospitality in a beautiful setting. I highly recommend it to locals and visitors alike. It was a memorable way to celebrate my Mom's birthday. Brit also honored my Mom for her birthday by presenting her with a beautiful ilima and tuberose lei. So kind and generous.

If you are reading this, planning a visit to Maui, and have a family, this place is off the charts. I wanted a nice quiet lei making class, reasonable rates, without the crush of people. Haku was that and more. Britney was so inviting and friendly and instantly put my teenage daughters at ease. We did a 30 min lei making class and they do learned about the meaning of lei and made their very own. They smell absolutely amazing, there are numerous fresh flowers to pick from. Makawaob is an awesome upcountry town, do not pass it up. Take a morning away from the beach to rest and continue up to Haleakala. You will not be disappointed...

Brittney is an absolute delight to work with. I've been ordering haku from her for years and I will never go to anyone else! Her business has really expanded and she now offers workshops, private parties and her online shop is stocked with the cutest memorabilia. She even offers stunning silk haku that honestly look so real, I was floored! They make the perfect keepsake for special events and are super easy to travel to the mainland with. I'm exciting to host a workshop in the coming months with Brittney and I already know it will be a hit!

Britney at Haku Maui made my wedding haku as well as my bouquet, the special guest white orchid leis, and my husbands maile ti leaf lei. Everything was above and beyond my expectations and visions!!!! Absolutely stunning! Amazing! Tropical statements! I was head over heels for my haku. I told her the look I was going for and she nailed it!!!! When the florals were delivered on my wedding morning I was blown away by how much I loved them and how gorgeous they were. Britney was such a pleasure throughout the whole planning process, quick to get back to my many emails, helpful with my indecision's, and so so sweet. She even found me a king protea for my bouquet (a winter flower that was hard to come by for my summer wedding after all the crazy winter weather the islands had this year) which was so important to me. Thanks for making me feel like a queen on my special day.

Located in a charming studio that feels like a treehouse, Haku Maui offers lei and haku-making workshops that fill your heart & soul with Aloha and immerse you in the beauty of Hawaiian culture. We were warmly welcomed by Britney Texeira, Haku Maui's owner, and her terrific mom, Sheryl. Britney spoke to us about the tradition of lei making, and instructed us in how to create hakus from start to finish. We had so many vibrant tropical flowers and lush greenery to choose from; it was really wonderful to see each member of our family dive in and make something unique and meaningful. We all had a blast! And, thanks to Britney and Sheryl's guidance, our hakus all turned out beautifully! The experience is sure to be one of the highlights of our vacation. Highly recommended!

Is there an option for 6 STARS? I have always wanted to take a lei po'o class and my friends were not available, so I decided just to jump in and buy a ticket for myself. On a beautiful Sunday morning, I made may way to the upcountry venue and immediately made new friends while waiting for the doors to open. We were all so excited, yet nervous about our skill level. We were greeted with such aloha by Britney and her Mom. The quaint room was beautifully set up with such special care to detail that it made me feel truly welcome and comfortable. The island-style decor and baskets of fresh flowers and materials adorned the tables. Libations and light pupu were offered and many enjoyed it after the three hours (which went by so very quickly). We all had various skill levels (that was evident..), yet our instructors were so very encouraging and eloquently assisted us along the way, making us all feel like we were lei po'o masters! lol You could tell all the ladies truly enjoyed the experience and we have the photos of each other to prove it. Mahalo B & Mom. You truly live aloha!