Hawai‘i Land Trust is pleased to host our annual Mālama ‘Āina Kākou benefit! The event brings together Hawai‘i’s conservation advocates for an island-style sunset pā‘ina on the historic grounds at Lanikūhonua on O‘ahu’s west side.
Guests will be treated with ‘ono fare featuring locally grown and produced foods, complimentary cocktails, and live entertainment. This benefit provides much-needed operational support for Hawai‘i Land Trust to protect, steward, and cultivate meaningful relationships with ‘āina. Your support of this event will bolster our efforts to protect lands on O‘ahu and across the pae ‘āina as well as ensure the stewardship of coastlines, wahi kupuna, and farms and ranches that produce healthy food for our community. E Mālama ʻĀina Kākou!
Sunday, October 4, 2026. 5-9pm
2026 Kahu o ka ʻĀina
Dr. Hallett Hammatt
Hallett is an archaeologist who has dedicated the last 50 years to historic preservation and ‘ike Hawai‘i. As the founder and president of Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i (CSH), he has contributed to shaping historic preservation practices across the pae ‘āina.
“Hallett has contributed tremendously to our understanding of Hawai‘i’s history and knowledge of ‘ike kūpuna,” said ‘Olu Campbell, President and CEO of HILT. “He has paved the way for numerous archaeologists in Hawai‘i and shaped how this work can be done responsibly and inclusively.”
Hallett’s work reflects a strong commitment to stewardship, community engagement, and the responsible management of cultural resources. During his years at CSH and teaching at the University of Hawai‘i, he has mentored and started the careers of many of today’s leading Hawai‘i-based archaeologists. His dedication to meaningful and early consultation with the Native Hawaiian community over the years has set a standard for other cultural resource management firms, private companies, and government agencies.
His archaeological expertise includes Hawaiian agricultural systems, sediment and lithic studies, and geoarchaeology. He has conducted geomorphological research in Hawaiʻi, focusing on soil stratigraphy and morphology, the origin and evolution of Holocene landforms, and geochronology. Known for managing multidisciplinary and complex projects, Hallett has led surveys, data recovery efforts, and site protection and interpretation.
Starting with Francis Ching and the Archaeological Research Center Hawai‘i in 1976, Hallett spent his early career documenting one of the largest and most distinctive complexes of agricultural fields and associated habitation sites in the state, known as the Kōloa Field System. He then founded CSH in 1982, where he has served as principal investigator for various archaeological projects on Kauaʻi, O‘ahu, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, and Hawai‘i Island. He served as the Historic Preservation Manager for the U.S. Navy’s Kaho‘olawe Ordnance Clearance Project from 1996-2004. He also served on the State of Hawaiʻi Historic Places Review Board for 8 years, and has contributed to preservation leadership on the Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation Board of Trustees from 2019 to 2025. In 2012, he received the prestigious Historic Hawai‘i Foundation 4th Annual Frank Haines Award in recognition as an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to preserving the history of Hawai‘i. Hallett works with various community organizations such as the Kōloa Community Association, leading tours of the Kōloa Field System and volunteering with the Waikalua Loko Fishpond in Kāneʻohe.
Featured Entertainment:
Anthony Pfluke
Chef Keaka is a local boy, born in Honolulu, Hawai’i. He received his culinary and pastry arts degrees from the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College. He was part of Team Hawaii that won Gold at the national American Culinary Federation. Keaka’s love for cooking developed at local Hawaii restaurants: 3660 on the Rise, Alan Wong’s, and the Pig and the Lady. He learned about Hawaii Regional Cuisine and the importance of supporting local farmers and ranchers. He has trained with chefs in San Francisco (Benu) and New York City (Gramercy Tavern, Studio Café, Le Bernardin, Café Boulud, EMP). In December 2020, Keaka opened Kapa Hale, a neighborhood eatery in Waialae-Kahala. He strives to continue the story of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He works with the local farmers and fisheries to create fun dining experiences for lunch, brunch and dinner. Chef was named a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific in 2023.
There’s no doubt about Roy Yamaguchi’s impact on island cuisine. Over the course of his career, the James Beard award-winning chef co-founded the Hawaiʻi regional cuisine movement, and in 2011 with Alan Wong and Denise Yamaguchi, he co-founded the Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival. Roy Yamaguchi Hawaiʻi Restaurants are an involved and active member of their communities and take pride in their responsibility to give back. Roy Yamaguchi has long been a proud supporter of local farms and fisherman, serving locally grown foods and products in all his restaurants, growing efforts to support as many local agricultural resources as possible.
Hawaiʻi Land Trust is proud to announce our partnership with the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina which offers guests of Mālama ʻĀina Kākou a discounted overnight rate the weekend of the event. We encourage you to book a staycation with the Four Seasons and spend some excellent quality time with your family.
Details:
Room rates based on availability at time of booking
Resort View Rooms - $495/night
Garden View Rooms - $545/night
Partial Ocean View Rooms - $595/night
Oceanfront Rooms - $645/night
No Resort Fee
Parking at a discounted rate of $30/day
normally $50/day
Booking Directions:
To book, email reservations.oahu@fourseasons.com or call (808) 679-0079 and ask for Reservations.
Let them know you’re booking the courtesy rate for Hawaii Land Trust (HILT) or Mālama ʻĀina Kākou Courtesy Room Block
Rates above are subject to local state and occupancy taxes.
