| Hulihe'e
Palace, completed in 1836, was constructed from a number of materials
indigenous to Hawaii. The three-foot thick walls were built of native
lava rock on a coral block foundation, with coral lime mortar, and
koa and 'ohi'a timbers. The interior was originally paneled in
koa wood. The Palace became a favorite retreat of the royal families,
and during the time of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapi'olani, the
Palace was extensively remodeled; the exterior was stuccoed and the
interior plastered. Decorative ceilings, gold leaf picture moldings,
and redwood pillars were among the changes made. Since 1925, the Daughters
of Hawaii have cared for the house and operated it as a museum.
Workshop participants will work under the guidance
of renowned Irish stone mason Patrick McAfee
to evaluate lime putty mortar and replace deteriorated material
with similar lime putty/volcanic ash/crushed coral mortar prepared
during the workshop. Work will be done on both the coral block foundation
and on rock walls lining Kiope pond as well as the sea wall it sits
adjacent to. This pond was used by the royal residents to store
fish and is fed by a spring as well as being filled with salt water
at high tide.
Several field trips are planned. Participants will
have the opportunity to visit Kahikolu and Mokuaikaua Churches to
view historic building techniques similar to those used at the palace;
to visit sites of ancient stone work; and to see other nearby cultural
heritage sites.
Cost of this one-week session is $875. This fee includes
lodging at the Kona Islander Inn in Kailua-Kona; breakfast and lunches;
insurance; and workshop materials. The cost for area residents not
requiring lodging or breakfast is $350. Transportation to the workshop
is not included and is the responsibility of the participant. The
most convenient way to reach the site is to fly into the Kona Airport
about five miles north of town.
The weather in Hawaii at this time of year has daytime temperatures
around 83°F (28°C). Rain is a possibility. Bring attire suitable
for the weather that will also be protective while working. Sturdy
shoes and work gloves are recommended. Please be conscious that
safety is an important issue at any worksite. Protection of skin
and eyes is important with the use of lime.
If you need additional information, please contact us at workshops@heritageconservation.net
or call +1 303-444-0128. If you find this project exciting, but
are unable to attend, you can still participate by supporting conservation
work at the Hulihe'e Palace and other project sites with a gift
to HCN. Donations are tax deductible and will be used in a variety
of ways - to sponsor a participant, to provide materials needed
for conservation work, or to provide teaching materials for participants,
just to name a few.
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