Who We Are
PALAI is a woman/AAPI-owned botanical and floral business rooted in community, education, and a deep love for Hawaiʻi’s plants, people, and cultural practices.
Our philosophy is Learning, Connecting, & Doing. We believe learning a skill is only the first step. Through hands-on workshops, community events, and accessible resources, we create opportunities for people to connect with culture, place, nature, and one another. We then provide the tools, materials, and support needed to continue practicing these skills long after a workshop ends.
Inspired by native plants, environmental stewardship, and place-based learning, we strive to foster a deeper appreciation for Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystems and cultural traditions. More than a floral or botanical business, PALAI is a community-centered space dedicated to cultivating creativity, connection, and lifelong learning through hands-on experiences.
What We Do
We offer Private & Community Lei, Floral, Botanical and Gardening Workshops, alongside a curated selection of merchandise, florals, resources, and our signature LEI KITS.
Our goal is to create welcoming spaces where community can gather, learn, and grow. Supporting local agriculture and economy is at the heart of everything we do. We prioritize sourcing flowers and materials from local farms, vendors, and businesses.
By choosing PALAI, you are directly supporting and strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agriculture industry and local economy.
We invite you to join our community and see for yourself what makes our workshops so unique.
Services
PALAI is rooted in sharing knowledge, creativity, and connection through hands-on experiences. We offer a variety of workshops designed to celebrate culture, community, and the natural world around us:
- Community Workshops – Open gatherings that bring people together to learn skills such as lei making, floral arranging, and wreath making.
- Private Workshops – Personalized workshops for groups looking for a more intimate, tailored experience in lei making, floral arranging, or wreath making.
- Community Educational Workshops – Programs centered on native ecosystems, such as native plant gardening, that foster deeper understanding and care for our environment.
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Products
• Our signature PALAI Lei Kits, and Lei Making Supplies conveniently shipped to your door, or available to take home after a workshop.
• Fun Merch centered around storytelling of Native Plants, Community, and Cultural Practices.
• A curated selection of Books & Resources to provide our community deeper education around lei making, native plants, gardening, and more.
• Wedding & Gift Florals. Email us for a customized quote!
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Social Media
We’re proud to use our Instagram platform @palai.hi to share stories and messages that matter to us.
Beyond our own work, we also collaborate with local businesses through ambassadorships and content creation, helping to amplify voices and values that align with our mission.
Previous Partnerships & Ambassadorships include: Hawaiian Airlines, City Mill, Foodland, Actions of Aloha, Maunaloa Macnut, Slowtide, Aloha Modern, Living Koa, Seeds of Hawai'i
If you’re interested in partnering with PALAI, we’d love to connect—please reach out via email.
Wedding & Gift Florals
Email us to inquire about our custom Wedding & Gift Florals.
We prioritize sourcing flowers and foliage locally, from Hawai'i, whenever possible. Many of our materials come directly from local growers and small family farms.
Email aloha@palaihawaii.com to inquire.