Hawaiian Islands
Braco returns to the Hawaiian Islands in February 2012 for his first U.S. tour of this exciting new year, looked to by many as a nexus point in a great 'Global Shift'.
Join us in these sacred isles and experience the loving gift of Braco's gaze in a setting aptly called paradise on Earth, and ignite the momentum of this great shift with your own Awakening Within.
Honolulu, Island of Oahu • February 10 -12, 2012
Lahaina, Island of Maui • February 14 -15, 2012
Kona, Big Island of Hawaii • February 17 -19, 2012
The Hawaiian Islands have played a significant role in Braco's work in the U.S. These nourishing island jewels of turquoise waters and sweet sun gave a new home to the work of Braco back in January 2010. People in the islands, filled with the spirit of 'Aloha', enthusiastically came out to gaze with Braco before most in this country knew of him or his work. And this extraordinary one-month long event series set the stage for Braco's launch across America as word spread from the islands through word-of-mouth to the mainland – about the gift Braco had shared that had helped so many people, families and communities.
Braco himself had a dream in his boyhood of a magical land filled with a brown skinned people who harmonized with nature, lived simple but happy lives, fished with canoes and were surrounded by coconut trees and flowers. At that time growing up in Croatia, on the other side of the globe, Braco did not know of Hawaii's charms. Yet in 2010, his childhood dreams became a reality when he visited the islands, and met the Hawaiian people and land. Several Kahuna's (Hawaiian spiritual leaders) also welcomed Braco to what they told him was his 'home'. Braco feels a special kinship with these islands, and feels why many call them sacred. As a 'thank you' for the loving support Hawaii showed to him in that delicate time of a new beginning, Braco promised to return each year to Hawaii after the holiday season to share his gift once again. Now the word has spread, and people can come from far and wide to join in this celebration of life and beauty, and experience Braco's gaze in the vastness of ocean to sky horizons.
Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii
February 10 – 12, 2012
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
777 Ward Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Exhibition Hall – Pikake Room
New Printable Flyer for this event
Braco begins his first 2012 tour in the lushly beautiful and tropically warm Hawaiian Islands, beginning with a 3-day event in Hawaii's largest city, exciting Honolulu. Here you will find a wonderful opportunity to discover the gentle gift of Braco while surrounded by the delights of this vibrant island, including world famous Waikiki beach.
GAZING SESSION SCHEDULE
Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
8 to 9 sessions offered daily, beginning each hour.
Each session lasts 30-35 minutes.
~ Final 8:00 PM session on Friday, and 6:00 pm session on Saturday & Sunday, will include a bonus addition of 'The Voice' played after the live gazing. 'The Voice' is an eight-minute recording of Braco speaking, and offers another way for us to receive this gift into our lives.
ADVANCE eTICKETS
Ticket cost is $8 per session.Individuals may attend as many sessions as they wish.
Door Tickets will also be sold at the event. Box Office opens one hour before first session each day at the event. Tickets at the door are subject to availability.
eTickets will be sold by advance purchase to secure your specific session entry. The eTicket Service Desk opens one hour before first session each day at the event . Print you advance eTickets at home & bring them with you to the event for session entry – No more Will Call!Advance eTickets guarantee entry into the selected session(s) for the day. If you plan to attend all sessions in a day, please choose the Full Day Pass option on the eTicket page. If you plan to attend one or more individual sessions, please choose your specific times through the ADVANCE eTICKETS link above.
♦ Once you have purchased and printed your individual session eTicket, you simply bring it with you to enter the event session you selected. It's that easy!
♦ If you purchased a Full Day Pass, print your eTicket and present it at the eTicket Service Desk at the event where you will receive a wristband giving you admittance to all sessions for that day.
♦ Contact Us for Hawaii ticket help: admin@Braco.net or Tel: 808.328.0999
Please note for ALL GAZING EVENTS: Must be 18 years of age or over to attend and pregnant women are not allowed to attend after their third month of pregnancy due to the intensity of the experience for some. People with illnesses are advised to follow the recommendation of their doctor before and after attending a gazing session.
It is recommended to bring a photo of your child or a person needing help who cannot attend, as this method has been proven to be equally effective and the most balanced way for some to receive help who cannot attend.
DIRECTIONS / PARKING
The Neal S. Blaisdell Center is perfectly located between downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach, near world-famous Ala Moana Center and the Kakaako Waterfront, with quck access to the H1 freeway.
From the Airport: - Take the H-1 Freeway East (towards Waikiki) for approximately 5 miles. Exit the freeway onto Kinau Street, and stay in the right exit lane, which then becomes the center lane on Kinau Street.
- Make a right turn at the 2nd stop light (onto Victoria Street). This street will continue for 3 blocks and go directly into our parking structure (after crossing King Street).
From Waikiki:
- Take Ala Moana Boulevard West Bound (toward the airport) for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Ward Avenue, and continue for about 1 mile. You will see the Arena, Exhibition Hall and Concert Hall to your right.
- Turn right onto King Street (after you have passed the complex).
- The entrance to the parking structure is at the next stop light.
PARKING AT THE NEAL S. BLAISDELL CENTER
There is a two level, 2,000 stall, parking structure accessible from entrances on King / Victoria Street and Kapiolani Boulevard (see map).
Daily/Event Rate up to 5 p.m. = $6.00
Daily/Event Rate after 5 p.m. = $7.00
In/Out Parking Privileges (Single Day) = $7.00
NEARBY PUBLIC PARKING
Metered parking is available behind the municipal building between King and Beretania and Alapai and Punchbowl Streets. Entrances are available on both Alapai and Beretania (see map)
Metered parking is available behind the municipal building between King and Beretania and Alapai and Punchbowl Streets. Entrances are available on both Alapai and Beretania (see map)
NEARBY HOTELS
Find Hotels near Neal S. Blaisdell Center – with Approximate Distances (click here)
ABOUT THE NEAL S. BLAISDELL CENTER
The Neal S. Blaisdell Center is known as the Community Center on the island of Oahu and is conveniently located in downtown Honolulu at the base of Punchbowl. It is easily accessible to Waikiki hotels and shopping centers. Blaisdell Center is situated on the historic site of the former Ward Estate known as “Old Plantation” which the City and County of Honolulu acquired in 1958. The many artesian springs on the Estate have been transformed into tropical fish ponds that wind around the Arena and Exhibition Hall and provide a tranquil setting. The property is also known for its sweeping lawns and coconut tree groves which have existed since they were originally planted at the Ward Estate.Share the news of Braco's return visit to Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii with your friends, family, groups and community! This convenient flyer is offered for you to download and print – easy!
PDF 8.5 x 11" Version: HonoluluBracoEvent
or JPEG Version (click flyer):
VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT
We welcome your joy, love, talent and enthusiasm. A team is now being formed, and those who wish to give back and help can become a volunteer at a Braco event. Begin by filling out a brief volunteer questionnaire (at link below) and fax or email it back to us, and we will connect you for the local Hawaii Braco Team.
Lahaina, Island of Maui, Hawaii
February 14 – 15, 2012
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI 96761
New Self Print Flyer for this event
A special Valentine's Day event with Braco on spectacular Maui. Join us at this gorgeous ocean front venue and discover the gift of Braco as it sweeps your heart up in the joys within and all around.
GAZING SESSION SCHEDULE
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
9 sessions offered daily, beginning each hour.
Each session lasts 30-35 minutes.
~ Final 6:00 PM session each day will include a bonus addition of 'The Voice' played after the live gazing. 'The Voice' is an eight-minute recording of Braco speaking, and offers another way for us to receive this gift into our lives.
ADVANCE eTICKETS
Ticket cost is $8 per session.Individuals may attend as many sessions as they wish.
Door Tickets will also be sold at the event. Box Office opens one hour before first session each day at the event. Tickets at the door are subject to availability.
eTickets will be sold by advance purchase to secure your specific session entry. The eTicket Service Desk opens one hour before first session each day at the event . Print you advance eTickets at home & bring them with you to the event for session entry – No more Will Call!Advance eTickets guarantee entry into the selected session(s) for the day. If you plan to attend all sessions in a day, please choose the Full Day Pass option on the eTicket page. If you plan to attend one or more individual sessions, please choose your specific times through the ADVANCE eTICKETS link above.
♦ Once you have purchased and printed your individual session eTicket, you simply bring it with you to enter the event session you selected. It's that easy!
♦ If you purchased a Full Day Pass, print your eTicket and present it at the eTicket Service Desk at the event where you will receive a wristband giving you admittance to all sessions for that day.
♦ Contact Us for Hawaii ticket help: admin@Braco.net or Tel: 808.328.0999
Please note for ALL GAZING EVENTS: Must be 18 years of age or over to attend and pregnant women are not allowed to attend after their third month of pregnancy due to the intensity of the experience for some. People with illnesses are advised to follow the recommendation of their doctor before and after attending a gazing session.
It is recommended to bring a photo of your child or a person needing help who cannot attend, as this method has been proven to be equally effective and the most balanced way for some to receive help who cannot attend.
~ It is strongly recommended that people attending this event, who are not staying at the Westin, park next door at the Whaler's Village or a short walk away at the Sheraton Resort Lot:
Whaler's Village rate is max. $30 per day, or $6.00 hr / $3 per half hour.
(If you shop or eat in the Whaler's Village with 90 shops and many restaurants, establishments offer 3 hours of parking validation. The amount you must spend varies in stores at $15+)
Sheraton Resort rate is $20 for All Day parking, or $6.00 hr / $2 for each 20 min.
~ Westin Maui parking is by Valet Only at $18 per day (if you do not have a room reserved). Because this hotel is Sold Out of rooms over Valentine's Day, they will NOT allow event attendees to use the Valet parking due to lack of spaces. One can only use the Valet if you tell the parking attendant that you are dining in the restaurant or using the spa facilities, but this is also subject to availability.
Thus, it is advised to use the ample parking facilities next door at the Whaler's Village, or park at the Sheraton down the street, or you may also park at a nearby beach lot. Thank you for your understanding.
HOTEL SPECIAL ROOM RATES
The Westin Maui is offering very special room rates to people traveling in for this event.
Please note: Our room block has expired for special rates. If you would still like to make a reservation, please call the Westin Maui Reservations office at (808) 921-4651 or 1-866-716-8112
Help us share the news of Braco's return visit to the Maui, Hawaii with your friends, family, groups and community! This convenient flyer is offered for you to download and print – easy!
PDF 8.5 x 11" Version: MauiBracoEvent
or JPEG Version (click flyer):
VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT
We welcome your joy, love, talent and enthusiasm. A team is now being formed, and those who wish to give back and help can become a volunteer at a Braco event. Begin by filling out a brief volunteer questionnaire (at link below) and fax or email it back to us, and we will connect you for the local Hawaii Braco Team.
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii
February 17 – 19, 2012
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
New Printable Flyer for this event
This Big Island event offers our favorite venue location, a beautiful oceanfront resort overlooking the clear turquoise waters of the Pacific on a quiet stretch of coastline. Nature calms and relaxes us, and it can enhance a gazing experience with Braco, allowing the gift of the energy to reach us even more deeply.
GAZING SESSION SCHEDULE
Friday thru Sunday – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
8 sessions offered daily, beginning each hour.
Each session lasts 30-35 minutes.
~ Final 6:00 PM session each day will include a bonus addition of 'The Voice' played after the live gazing. 'The Voice' is an eight-minute recording of Braco speaking, and offers another way for us to receive this gift into our lives.
ADVANCE eTICKETS
Ticket cost is $8 per session.Individuals may attend as many sessions as they wish.
Door Tickets will also be sold at the event. Box Office opens one hour before first session each day at the event. Tickets at the door are subject to availability.
eTickets will be sold by advance purchase to secure your specific session entry. The eTicket Service Desk opens one hour before first session each day at the event . Print you advance eTickets at home & bring them with you to the event for session entry – No more Will Call!Advance eTickets guarantee entry into the selected session(s) for the day. If you plan to attend all sessions in a day, please choose the Full Day Pass option on the eTicket page. If you plan to attend one or more individual sessions, please choose your specific times through the ADVANCE eTICKETS link above.
♦ Once you have purchased and printed your individual session eTicket, you simply bring it with you to enter the event session you selected. It's that easy!
♦ If you purchased a Full Day Pass, print your eTicket and present it at the eTicket Service Desk at the event where you will receive a wristband giving you admittance to all sessions for that day.
♦ Contact Us for Hawaii ticket help: admin@Braco.net or Tel: 808.328.0999
Please note for ALL GAZING EVENTS: Must be 18 years of age or over to attend and pregnant women are not allowed to attend after their third month of pregnancy due to the intensity of the experience for some. People with illnesses are advised to follow the recommendation of their doctor before and after attending a gazing session.
It is recommended to bring a photo of your child or a person needing help who cannot attend, as this method has been proven to be equally effective and the most balanced way for some to receive help who cannot attend.
HOTEL SPECIAL ROOM RATES
The Sheraton Keauhou Resort is offering our attendees a great room rate special: $129 + $7.50 resort fee for Standard Room. Guest room reservations: Click Here to reserve online. Or please call the Sheraton Keauhou Reservations office at 808-930-4892 to make your reservation (Daily 8am to 4pm Hawaii Time). Or email Uilani at: ukanda@sheratonkeauhou.com. Must mention "BRACO EVENT" to receive group rate. This special rate is available until January 15, 2012.
(Notice – 1/23/12 – The Sheraton is now Sold Out for rooms during this event)
An alternate hotel: The Keauhou Beach Resort on the water – approx. 2 miles from Sheraton – with rooms available (rate $175 or less for Kama'aina). Here is the link: http://www.keauhoubeachresort-hawaii.com/
AIRPORT Book your flight into Kona International Airport (KOA)
TAXI / SHUTTLE from Airport to Hotel: Speedy Shuttle-808.329.5433. Kona Airport Taxi-808.329.7779.
PRINTABLE FLYER FOR KONA EVENT
Help us share the news of Braco's return visit to Kona, Big Island of Hawaii with your friends, family, groups and community! This convenient flyer is offered for you to download and print – easy!
PDF 8.5 x 11" Version: KonaBracoEvent
or JPEG Version (click flyer):
VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT
We welcome your joy, love, talent and enthusiasm. A team is now being formed, and those who wish to give back and help can become a volunteer at a Braco event. Begin by filling out a brief volunteer questionnaire (at link below) and fax or email it back to us, and we will connect you for the local Hawaii Braco Team. Volunteer Guidelines