Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Big Island Film Festival/Wounded Warrior

Congratulations to Jean and Lee Hendrix of Kamuela who won the stay here at the Castle in the silent auction to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. We can’t wait to host and connect with them!

http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/auction.html

Monday, May 9, 2011

DRAWING FOR A FREE WEEK AT THE CASTLE IN HAWAII

Official Rules
Eligibility: Drawing for a free week (FIVE DAYS AND FOUR NIGHTS) at the Castle in Hawaii is open to everyone, world-wide, 18 years of age or older. The Contest is null and void wherever prohibited by law. Officers, directors, and employees of Sponsor and its affiliates, as well as those individual’s immediate family members and the residents of their households are not eligible.

Promotion Period (HAWAIIAN TIME): Begins 6 A.M. on May 15, 2011
and ends midnight on July 15, 2011.

How to Enter:
Simply click on this link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-in-Hawaii/207732132583111?sk=wall (IF LINK DOESN'T "WORK" COPY AND PASTE THE URL INTO YOUR BROWSER)
and click “like”.

Additional entries: anyone that linked the link and liked it prior to May 15, 2011 is automatically entered a second time.

Drawing: On or about 7/4/11, the Sponsor will pick one of the people who liked the link.
Prize, Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) & Odds: One (1) Grand Prize: a week stay
(four nights and five days) at the castle in Hawaii vacation rental. (ARV: $975).
No substitution, cash redemption or transfer of prize is permitted except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. All federal, state and local taxes, and all other costs associated with acceptance or use of the prizes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Odds of winning prize depends on the number of entries received. Unclaimed prize will not be awarded. Accommodations subject to availability, winner must call before making travel plans. Reservation must be made by 12/1/11 and used by 12/31/12.
General Rules: All federal, state and local laws apply. Winner will be required to call before making travel plans with exact date winner wants to stay and then sign a Rental Confirmation agreement with all the details. After signing if winner cancels reservation, no re-booking will be permitted. Winner may purchase additional nights to ADD to winning week only, at $75/night. Potential winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and a Publicity Release within seven (7) days of attempted delivery or prize will be forfeited. By participating, participants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor from and against any and all liability or damages associated with this Promotion or acceptance, use or misuse of any prize received in this Promotion. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer or administration of the Promotion. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use winner’s name and likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. By participating in this Promotion, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, stolen, illegible, inaccurate, damaged, incomplete, non-delivered or postage-due mail; or for printing, distribution or production errors or for technical, hardware, software, or telephone malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by the user or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Promotion, or by any human, or other error, which may occur in this Promotion. If there is any suspected or actual evidence of tampering with any portion of the Promotion or if technical difficulties compromise the integrity of the Promotion, the Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries and/or modify and/or terminate the Promotion and/or conduct a random drawing to award the prizes using all known eligible non-suspect entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the Promotion or Castle Website or acts in a disruptive manner. This Promotion is offered worldwide and is governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii. By entering, entrants irrevocably consent to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Hawaii located in the county of Hawaii for any action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Promotion. By participating in this Promotion, participant waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages, attorneys’ fees or any damages.
Sponsor: CastleInHawaii.com aka Castle Enterprises, Box 166, Pahoa HI 96778

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park May 2011

Hawai‘i National Park, HI – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing the Hawaiian host culture with the community and visitors throughout May. Programs are free, but Park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these three upcoming events:

Lei Hulu and Ulana Pāpale Lauhala. Master lei maker Kilohana Domingo demonstrates the intricate art of feather work and feather lei making, lei hulu. Lehua Domingo (Kilohana’s mother) will share the beautiful ‘anoni style of weaving lau hala into an exquisite hat. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops.
When: Wed., May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Kīlauea Visitors Center lānai

An Evening of Hula and Hawaiian Music. Hālau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu ma Kīlauea honors, prepares for and performs hula. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” series of cultural programs.
When: Wed., May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitors Center Auditorium

Ku‘i Kalo. Park Ranger Jason “J.Z.” Zimmer shares the art of making poi, a skill he learned from his grandfather. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops.
When: Wed., May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Kīlauea Visitors Center lānai

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Fan Page on Facebook

My new bff (and press agent?) the fabulous Lin Decker, our recent guest, has been gracious enough to help me (technically challenged) make a "fan" page. Whatever that is (she said it's a "must have" so I believe her!) Please stay tuned because we're getting ready to start a NEW drawing for a free week at the Castle... it will be easy... just like us, really like us (thanks Sally) and you will be entered into the drawing automatically (Hey we'll bribe you to like us if we have to!) To those who already "like"d it, (well mostly my family and guests who have been here)... don't you fret - we'll take care of you - ALL will be automatically entered. Stay tuned for details as they develop (on the blog)... if you go to the Castle website blog link is there. Also would love to hear comments on the destination wedding link... had a couple just leave us last night... but they said it was a wedding they will NEVER forget. And we believe them. Aloha for now. More to come. .