The Montessori School of Maui is pleased to present our 4th Annual event to the Maui culinary scene:

Taste of Upcountry, on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 6:00-10:00 PM

(VIP registration and auction preview begins at 5:00 PM)

Montessori School of Maui, 2933 Baldwin Ave, Makawao

Taste of Upcountry is designed to highlight the collaborations of Mauiʻs renowned chefs and Upcountry farmers and purveyors, who provide delicious food and produce on our island. We are so grateful to our contributing Chefs for offering their talents to Montessori School of Maui and the Upcountry community.

Taste of Upcountry will be held under a tent on the school’s beautiful campus in Makawao, featuring culinary stations presenting delicious pupu and dessert tastes for our attendees. This event is 21+ and open to the public. This is a BYBB event, (Bring Your Best Bottle) and there will be no sale of alcohol.

Hosted by Sara Tekula and Kainoa Horcajo 

Musical Performances by Sierra Carrere, Dave Elberg and Steve Sargenti

Silent Auction and Live Auction

List of Chefs/Restaurants currently confirmed*

*Please note list is subject to change prior to event night.

Bev Gannon, Haliʻimaile General Store

Craig Dryhurst, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Gary Johnson, Sea Salt Maui 

Anthony LaBua-Keiser, Maui Preserved 

Ulupalakua Ranch Store Grill

Ben Diamond, Hanai Cuisine

Nicole Scharer Events

Kevin Bell, Maui Farm to Fridge

Uma Dugied, Star Anise Catering

Desserts 

Jessica Kapoor, Sweet on Maui

Espresso

Crema Maui

This is the primary fundraising event for Montessori School of Maui of the 2019-20 school year, and all proceeds will directly support the Schoolʻs operating budget. Each year, we work hard to raise funds for our student programs, teachers’ professional development, campus maintenance costs, tuition assistance for students and more.

Our Mission:

The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. This approach features a collaborative learning environment to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century.

The Montessori School of Maui Promotes:

• Academic excellence
• A love of learning
• Mutual respect
• Environmental awareness and responsibility
• Individual accountability within a social framework
• The development of each child’s unique potential

The Montessori School of Maui is a non-denominational, non-profit 501©3 corporation licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools and the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services. The school is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS).