Kona Village is Location for Hawaiian Art Journey

Press Release

For Immediate Release

HAWAIIAN ART JOURNEY INTRODUCED AT KONA VILLAGE

Unique Program Offers Flexibility to Create Your Own Program, Designate Your Own Instructor

Ka'upulehu, Big Island, Hawai`i .09.22.09 ~ Artists of varying abilities - whether beginner or accomplished needing renewal and focus are invited to join others of a like mind for a week or more at Kona Village's newly introduced Hawaiian Art Journey.

For decades artists have considered Kona Village one of the best places for light and for inspiration. Hawaiian Art Journey, directed by Robert Adams, facilitates drawing, painting and sculpting groups and classes.

"The core activities planned for each week-long Art Journey are sleep − to the sound of waves − wake, walk, draw, paint, sculpt, study, relax, eat, and rejuvenate," according to Adams. "Participants are also likely to find focus and renewal in addition to art skills gained. They may well return home having experienced their best week of the year." Adams adds that Hawaiian Art Journey caters to the easel arts including painting and drawing as well as small scale sculpture.
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Artists, art instructors, or anyone interested in learning is encouraged to utilize the flexible format of Hawaiian Art Journey to create their own group for a week of their choosing, based on Kona Village availability. Organizers who bring ten or more paid enrollments for a week-long program receive their own stay complimentary. If there are fewer than ten paid enrollees, then organizers can create a class description to add to the Hawaiian Art Journey web site for others to see and enroll.

Seven-night program rates begin at $2,222 per person double occupancy and include three island-inspired meals each day served oceanfront. Rates also include taxes, gratuities, and transfers from Kona International Airport to Kona Village plus numerous resort activities such as snorkeling, tennis, fitness center and kayaking. With the many inclusions, guests have the opportunity to de-stress from everyday life and focus entirely on art. Art supplies, select ocean activities, and spa services are not included. Other fees may apply.

Go to www.HawaiianArtJourney.com for more extensive program information or email Robert Adams. To learn more about Kona Village visit www.KonaVillage.com.

Note: Pricing and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Package subject to availability. Certain other restrictions may apply.

Painting of Kona Village Hale by artist Penny Gupton.

About Kona Village
Kona Village occupies 82 expansive acres along the Big Island's Kona-Kohala Coast. Once the site of an ancient Hawaiian fishing village the resort is now home to 125 individual thatched-roof bungalows nestled around lush lagoons and beaches of white and black sand. Fronting the marine preserve of Kahuwai Bay guests enjoy snorkeling and diving with spectacular viewing of Hawai'i's dazzling marine life. Rates include oceanfront dining with three island-inspired meals daily, a Hawaiian-themed children's program rated among the best by Peter Greenberg Travel,* top-notch tennis, a well-equipped fitness center, numerous activities and extensive water sports. A centuries-old petroglyph field of ancient markings reflects the area's history. Kona International Airport is a brief 10-minute drive away and a world apart. Numerous accolades include Hawaii's top 25 hotels by Travel+Leisure Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler's "World's Best Places to Stay" and Gold List, and Forbes.com's top ten luxury family resorts in the U. S. *Children's program not offered during portions of May and September.

Public Relations Representative:
Vicky Kometani
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Kona Village

Ulrich Krauer, General Manager

ulrich@konavillage.com