Makawao is popularly known as a "paniolo" or cowboy town. Formerly the service center for area homesteads, ranches and plantations, the town has retained it's distinctly unique Old West/Hawaiian Plantation flavor.

Every July the annual Makawao Rodeo and parade commemorate its past, and every so often one will find a horse tied to a hitching post along the main thoroughfares.Today funky boutiques, quaint New Age shops, colorful restaurants and art galleries line Baldwin and Makawao Avenues. Artists and writers are drawn to the off-beat atmosphere of Makawao, as are ride-down-the-mountain cyclists and colorful Hawaiian cowboys-at-heart.

If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell Makawai real estate, please feel free to contact me at deb@HomeOnMaui.com, or call me direct at (808) 283-0049, toll free at 1-888-212-4626.

I look forward to hearing from you!

When people think about Maui, they tend to think of white sand beaches, beautiful ocean waters, rainbows and tropical waterfalls. Somehow, cowboys don't make the list. However, cowboys or as they are known locally Paniolos are a big part of the culture and identity of Maui's Upcountry. The slopes of Haleakala have been ranching country since the 1880s. Communities like Makawao formed to help support the needs of ranchers. While there aren't any more feed stores in Makawao town, it still has a cowboy feel and it actively celebrates its Paniolo culture. Fourth of July weekend is the town's biggest celebration of Paniolo culture with the fourth of July parade and the Makawao Rodeo.

This holiday weekend is the 53rd annual rodeo. The rodeo starts at 9:00 AM on Thursday with the qualifying events. Qualifying events are free to the public. Friday morning the annual Fourth of July parade runs through Makawao. The stick horse race starts at 8:45 and the parade starts at 9:00. The Bull Bash is one of the most popular rodeo events. It runs at 7:00 on Friday. Tickets for the Bull Bash are $15. Saturday and Sunday, the rodeo will host all kinds of events including roping, barrels and bull riding. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 with the rodeo itself starting at 1:00 PM. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for kids 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. All events are held at the Oskie Rice Arena just up Olinda Road from Makawao town. It should be a fun weekend in the Upcountry.

If you are interested in horse and ranch properties, Maui has options from acreage, to properties with equestrian facilities to huge parcels of ranch land. Contact me for all of the latest horse properties on Maui.

This is my email newsletter that goes out each month following the Upcountry Realtor Caravan. It starts at Casanova Restaurant in Makawao, and we try to see all of these homes in a couple of hours. The third Thursday of each month is dedicated to the areas of Makawao, Olinda, and Pukalani - all in Upcountry Maui, on the slopes of Haleakala.

Makawao/Pukalani Real Estate Newsletter - April 2008
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What's new on April Realtor Caravan? Plenty of great homes in all price ranges. What's in your budget?

1. Nice Price, Makawao $447,000.00
- 2BD/1BA cottage on a fenced and gated level lot, tropical landscaping & privacy hedge
- original owner has loved this home and is ready to move on

2. Plantation Charm, Pukalani $465,000.00
- cute and tidy, renovated 3BD/1BA cottage on large lot with rock wall, ocean views
- detached garage features an extra bath and washroom, storage space

3. Cute Starter, Makawao $475,000.00
- 2BD/1BA home with garage, open beam ceilings
- low maintenance yard with a nice retaining rock wall, cul de sac location on outskirts of town

4. Good Price, Pukalani $510,000.00
- updated 3BD/2BA home with garage, open beam ceilings, tiled living room floor - fenced yard, lower Pukalani Terrace location

5. Family Size, Haliimaile $529,000.00
- remodeled and upgraded 5BD/2BA plantation home with all the modern comforts
- crown mouldings, slate flooring, original hardwood floors, new kitchen

6. Make Offer, Makawao $549,000.00
- large 4BD/3BA house undergoing upgrades, garage and huge family room, flexible floor plan - adjacent to elementary school playground, got small kids?

7. 2 Story, Pukalani $728,000.00
- beautifully maintained 3BD/2.5BA home with ocean, fairway, and mountain views
- new carpeting and paint, large lot in a cul de sac

8. Great Views, Pukalani $763,250.00
- this 4BD/3BA home is located next to vast open space and a fairway, huge covered lanais
- separate apartment downstairs, with 2 car garage, cul de sac privacy

9. Almost New, Pukalani $789,800.00
- immaculate and very well maintained single story 3BD/3BA in Pukalani's newest neighborhood
- beautiful ocean and golf course views, gorgeous rock walls surround property

10. Two Homes, Pukalani $795,000.00
- half acre lot with house and detached cottage, coast to coast ocean views
- entire lot is fully fenced and landscaped, yet plenty of room for a pool

11. Fall in Love, Pukalani $1,050,000.00
- single story 3BD/3BA home with custom upgrades including: 10' ceilings, Australian cypress floors, travertine, stone fireplace
- on the golf course with incredible bi-coastal views, fully fenced back yard with rock walls, tiled covered lanai

12. Mountain Lodge, Olinda $1,450,000.00
- 4BD/3BA home with finished loft, high open beam ceilings, big windows, big North Shore views, 2 fireplaces - just a few minutes above Seabury Hall, lots of privacy and views, 1BD/1BA cottage with separate driveway

13. Tropical Home, Upcountry $1,999,500.00
- beach stones, bamboo and pineapple welcome you at the entry to this comfortable home
- 2 acres with a beautiful ship-shape 3BD/2.5BA home, with nanny's apartment downstairs
- landscaping includes a waterfall, foxtail palms, coconut, mango, tangerine, coffee, lilikoi, banana and lime trees in a private parklike setting

14. Zen Privacy, Upcountry $2,875,000.00
- the ultimate 3BD/4.5BA home with koi pond in center courtyard, private waterfall pool with cave spa and surround sound music - acid-stained concrete floors, granite counters, hickory cabinets, movie theater, 4 car garage, 2 master suites, indoor/outdoor showers - detached matching cottage, beautiful grounds, very private and serene 2 acres with wonderful views


15. Craftsman Estate, Upcountry $2,995,000.00
- one of a kind 2 acre compound includes a 5,141 sf 2-story main house and a matching 2-story cottage
- high end construction includes exotic hardwoods, hand hewn timbers, cultured marble, fireplace and box beam ceiling, a master suite that will make you cry
- both homes have commanding vistas of the north shore ocean, Haleakala, West Maui Mountains, city lights
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The 35th Annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair is coming up on May 10th. You'll find Seabury Hall on Olinda Rd. just above Makawao town. Call them at 808 572-7235 for more info.
- Maui's premier craft fair with entertainment, auction, food, games and more. Admission $3 for adults and under 12 free.
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Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
(808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-8255 FAX: 579-9004

Looking for an upcountry event? Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Specialist.

Search all land and residential listings on my website... eastmaui.com

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Aloha from Maui... Georgie Hunter "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals." GET THE NEWSLETTERS

Mark your calendar for these fun Upcountry events:

April 25, 26, 27
St. Joseph Church & School Annual Feast
1294 Makawao Ave. Makawao 808 572-7652
- great food, country store, games, entertainment, auction and more

May 10
35th Annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair
Olinda Rd. Makawao 808 572-7235
- Maui's premier craft fair
- entertainment, auction, food, games and more
- admission $3 under 12 free

May 10 & 11
Holy Ghost Feast
Lower Kula Road, Kula 808 878-1261
www.kulacatholiccommunity.org
- free admission
Saturday - food and game booths, farmer's market, plants, entertainment, lau lau sales
- mass & procession 5 pm
- small good auction 6 - 10 pm
Sunday - food and game booths, farmer's market, plants, entertainment, lau lau sales
- mass 9:30 am
- free lau lau meal starts at 11:15 am
- small good auction 11 am - 4 pm
- animal auction 2:30 - 4:30 pm

June 14 & 15
28th Annual Upcountry Ag Fair
Oskie Rice Field & Arena, Olinda Rd. Makawao 808 572-7143
- Maui County 4H Championships & auction
- Maui Farm Bureau Farmer's Market, plants, flowers, keiki games
- made in Hawaii vendor tent
- food booths, Maui Cattle Company cook-off
- Piiholo Stable horse rides
- livestock competition and exhibit
- Piiholo Ranch's Roy Rogers Wild West Show
- truck trailer and tractor lane
- free admission
- parking $5

July 3,4,5,6
53rd Annual Makawao Rodeo
Oskie Rice Arena, Olinda Rd. Makawao 808 572-0386
- presented by the Maui Roping Club
Thursday & Friday - qualifying runs - free admission
Friday - Bull Bash at 7 pm - $15 adults
Saturday & Sunday - Rodeo 1 pm $10 adults

July 5
43rd Annual Paniolo Parade
Downtown Makawao info 808 572-9565 volunteers 573-0422
Theme "The Great Waiomina - Honoring All of Our Paniolo"
- no parking in town - roads will be closed
- park at the Rodeo Grounds and take the free shuttle

August 2 & 3
6th Annual Timmy Cambra Memorial Roping
Glen Souza Memorial Arena 808 572-8954
- starts at 9 am
- stick horse race 8:45 - parade 9 am

April 6 - June 29
Maui Polo Club
Manduke Baldwin Polo Arena - Haleakala Highway, Makawao 808 877-7744
www.mauipoloclub.com
- sponsored by Haleakala Ranch Company - Maui's largest and oldest family owned ranch since 1888
- adults $5, under 12 free
- traditional polo matches as played for the past 100 years
- visiting pros
- Memorial Day events include food, music and dancing

And don't forget about these ongoing events:

Farmer's Market
Eddie Tam Gym, Makawao Ave, Makawao
- every Saturday from dawn til noon, rain or shine
- fruits, veggies, flowers and other goodies

Maui's Winery
Ulupalakua 808 878-6058 http://www.mauiwine.com/
- free tours and wine tasting
- tranquil and beautiful setting
- historic grounds and display
- no reservation needed, daily 9 am - 5 pm

Ulupalakua Ranch Store
Ulupalakua 808 878-2561
- right across from the winery
- burgers hot off the grill, sometimes buffalo and elk available
- country store and souvenirs
- open daily 9:30 am - 5 pm

Aloha from MAUI - The Hunter - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - Paia HI Maui 96779

Maui SLAM!