Noel Morata
Noel resides in Orchidland, a subdivision in Puna. He loves living on the east side and being an active participant to all the amazing music, diverse cuisine, culture, history, and simple pleasures of living on our beautiful island. He enjoys doing photography and dabbles in various fine art mediums including ceramics, acrylic, and watercolor. He also works occasionally on video projects and freelances for Ke Ola Magazine. There are so many interesting people and places in Hawaii and he loves share wonderful stories about this special island.
Immerse Yourself in Art: The Paradise Studio Tours
By Noel Morata The concept of creating open studio tours in Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) originated between Karen Hagen and Patti Datlof, pottery and cement artists, creating unusual and very colorful cement-based sculpture and objects. “After schlepping heavy concrete crafts…
Clean-Up Crusaders: Volunteer Groups Turn Out to Keep Hawai‘i Island’s Shorelines Beautiful
By Noel Morata It’s 8:30 on a stormy, drizzly morning at the lighthouse facing Hilo Bay. Assembled is a group of very dedicated people from the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, the Surfrider Foundation and members of Mālama Kaipalaoa. Even the hair…
Ka Hana No‘eau i ka Hulu: “The Art of the Feather”
By Noel Morata Early Hawaiians believed that birds had symbolic spiritual power and their feathers carried magical properties, including keen eyesight, endurance and speed. These qualities would add to the value of garments utilizing feathers, which were created specifically for…
The Mysterious World Beneath Our Feet: A Fascinating Exploration of the Worldʻs Longest Lava Cave
By Noel Morata Walking through a stretch of pristine forest filled with ‘ohia, large native hapu‘u ( tree ferns) and beautiful bamboo groves is a nice hike in the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island. However, that’s not our destination today.…
Gather Round the Yurt: Growing in Popularity, the Yurt’s Attractions Begin at the Center
By Noel Morata There’s a saying that once you’ve stayed in a round home, you can’t go back to a square and angular home. “Primarily, the appeal of yurts covers a large spectrum of the marketplace,” says Becky Kenery, the…
Puna Men Sing from the Heart
By Noel Morata When friends and newcomers first attend a performance by the Puna Men’s Chorus (PMC), they are mesmerized with the surprises in every show. Part cabaret, part theater, all these beautiful voices meld together in a superbly entertaining…
Sailing 101: The Sailing Club at Hilo, Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawai‘i
There is nothing like being out on the bay in Hilo, especially on a sunny and windy day, one perfect for those who enjoy sailing these deep blue waters. You can expect an ever-changing pattern of cloudy skies and rain,…
The ABCs of Making Cheese
By Noel Morata Among the forgotten skills of homemade foods in a fast-food world is the fine art of crafting cheese. Taking a cheesemaking class is a great introduction to learning this craft; you do not have to invest in…
Beyond Organic: Natural Farming
By Noel Morata A new trend—natural farming—is being embraced by backyard gardeners and farmers here on Hawai‘i Island. These methods have been shown to enhance growing organically, focusing on long-term sustainability and using local, raw products and indigenous, green materials…
Building with Bamboo
By Noel Morata Of the fastest-growing and reusable materials, bamboo is becoming a viable building material to be utilized in a tropical environment. David Sands is one of those passionate individuals who advocates and evangelizes the use of bamboo for…
