This fall, the Montessori School of Maui is pleased to introduce a new event to the Maui culinary scene:
Taste of Upcountry, on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, 6:00-10:00 PM
Montessori School of Maui, 2933 Baldwin Ave, Makawao
This event is designed to highlight the collaborations of our amazingly creative Maui chefs and local farmers and purveyors, who provide beautiful 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, featuring booths presenting delicious pupu and dessert “tastes” for our attendees. Cocktails, wine and beer will be available.
Silent Auction and Live Auction, hosted by Kainoa Horcajo.
Musical Guests: Benny Uyetake and ManaBrasil
List of Chefs/Restaurants currently confirmed, (more to come, stay tuned!)
Gary King, Oceanside Restaurant
Cameron Lewark, Spago
Sheldon Simeon, TINROOF
Ben Diamond, The Wooden Crate at Lumeria Maui
Jennifer Nguyen, A Saigon Cafe
Sean Christensen, Maui Country Club
Kevin Bell, Ulupalakua Ranch Store Grill
Uma Dugied, Star Anise Catering
Desserts by: Emily King, Oceanside Restaurant
Cocktails and Bar Service by: Ross Steidel of Perfect Pour Maui
As the school’s primary fundraising event for the 2016-17 school year, all of the proceeds from this event will go back to the school to support our operating budget. Each year, we work hard to raise funds for our student programs, teachers’ professional development, campus maintenance costs and tuition assistance for students.
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).
