Makahiki: Why the Hawaiian New Year Is the Perfect Time for Deep Healing & Renewal
Every culture has sacred moments in the year when life naturally slows down and realignment becomes not only possible, but supported. In Hawaiʻi, that moment is Makahiki — a four-month season of peace, renewal, gratitude, and spiritual connection.
At Maui Healing Retreat, we honor the deep wisdom of this season and invite you to step into your own healing journey during this powerful time.
What Is Makahiki?
Makahiki begins when the Pleiades (Makaliʻi) appear on the eastern horizon at dusk — usually in mid-November. This year it begins around the 17th-19th. For Native Hawaiians, this marks the start of the Hawaiian New Year.
Historically, Makahiki was a time when warfare ceased, communities paused labor, and the focus shifted to:
Rest and restoration
Harvest and gratitude
Ceremony and spiritual growth
Connection to land, self, and community
It is a season that honors rhythms of slowing down, giving thanks, and preparing for a new cycle of life.
How Maui Healing Retreat Honors Makahiki Energy
At Maui Healing Retreat, we align our offerings with the natural wisdom of this season. Our retreats intentionally support the Makahiki themes of peace, renewal, and soulful reflection.
Whether you’re seeking emotional release, spiritual clarity, physical rest, or a complete reset, our Custom Retreats and Signature Retreats are designed to meet you where you are.
Explore our offerings:
Custom Retreats – personalized programs tailored to your needs:
Signature Retreats – thoughtfully curated healing journeys:
A Sacred Invitation: Begin Your New Year with Intention
Makahiki is more than a season — it’s an energetic doorway into the new year.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to:
Slow down
Reconnect with yourself
Heal emotional or physical layers
Find clarity for the year ahead
This is your moment.
Booking a retreat during Makahiki allows you to harness the natural energy of reflection and renewal that Hawaiʻi generously offers this time of year.
Book Your Healing Retreat During Makahiki
We welcome you to experience the peace and transformation that so many have found here on Maui.
