Has spout, right on the road, left side about a mile before end of road, if active you will see it spilling into the road. Never saw it entirely dry up, but intensity varies. Have to climb the side of the hill and dig under the fauna to get to it.
Nearest Address
Haena, Kauai, Hawaii
Directions from Nearest Address
Just past Haena beach park on the left side of road.
this spring is sacred to the Hawaiian people and is not considered open to the general public. Please respect this. The facet is actually on private land – and is not under “fauna” (which are animals) but overgrown with “flora” (which are plants…). Please have a bit more respect for the people that live here! This is on private lands….but is available to Hawaiian cultural practioners, as well as with permission from the landowner family.
I live in Koloa and wanted to ask permission to access this sacred spring. I would be more happy to follow proper protocol and make an offering if asked. The Hawaiian culture and its people have a special place in my heart and and I understand if this area is kapu. Please let me know if the landowners are still open granting permission to locals.
Dear Pililani….Hi, My name is Michelle…I love to grow organic food and eat very healthy. I will be moving to Kauai next year..I have lived in Hawaii for a total of 20 years so far and consider myself a local. I respect the island and the people. I want to find some spring water to drink because I believe it’s the only water people should drink. I would like to find a way to have permission to use this spring at Haena. Can you help me? Please reply at loveartmichelle@live.com that’s love art michelle @live.com. Thank you.
Aloha Pililani, I too live here on Kauai, in Anahola, and I was enjoying this spring before I knew it was on private property- before the signs were up. I would love to continue to experience such a wonderful gift but would only want to with the family’s permission and blessing. Could you help by get me in touch with the owner? I’d even be more than happy to compensate, if necessary, because it’s that important to me. My email address is d_bs24@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.
I have been living on Kauai for 13 years and am investigating raw foodism etc.  I would also like to ask for permission to visit this spring.  Contact grdnhrld@gmail.com  Mahalo
,,, from Anchorage Alaska and I am going to be visiting Kauai Feb. 2013. I have been known to use the Spring between Anchorage and Girdwood. It’s so cold in the winter time It is kind of an endeavor to gather water. I’d love to fill up a jug or two from Haena Spring. Sounds like a beautiful trek.
email: susiefried@hotmail.com
i live on oahu and was looking into your spring. i would like to come visit it sometime and meditate if i could have your approval i would appretiate it very much. please email me @ azchemist13@gmail.com
I live on Oahu and know that there are springs on this island, all over, but do not know where
they are. Any information would be very helpful!
Aloha,
J.
One of the most awesome springs I've ever been to, very healing water. I always feel like a million dollars when I drink this water and I always make sure to visit this spring when ever I am on Kauai.
There is a short hike up a river in Kapa’a Kauai that leads to an amazing spring, people leave crystals there and different things. Amazing water. Kinda tough to bring a big jug, but you have to hike through a bamboo forest. beautiful. I’ll post this spring when I have the clear directions on getting there.
I’d appreciate those directions to the spring in Kapa’a area. With full love and respect for Gia and all her inhabitants and living ‘things’, especially Kaua’i’s aina, I do, & always will, ask and receive permission before using any natural resource – giving mahalo in gratitude.
Many North Shore residents have gotten their water from here exclusively for decades! It's a great spring. It's right on the side of a public road and is always “open”. Be sure to leave an offering of gratitude to the 'aina' (spirit of the land) of a ti leaf wrapped around a nice rock. You'll see ti plants and wrapped rocks all around the spring.
I am looking for contact information to ask permission to access the water. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! jjjensen07@gmail.com
We will be returning to Kauai again in June. We have a great respect for the land, water and nature there. We would like to ask permission to to visit this spring if we could have the families permission and blessing. It would mean so much to us. Thank You. Mahalo contact:cindybriverview@yahoo.com
I have searched two different occasions for this gem and came up empty both times. I was searching for water flowing to the ground but could’t find it. Is there something specific to mark where the spout is located? Mahalo
Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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this spring is sacred to the Hawaiian people and is not considered open to the general public. Please respect this. The facet is actually on private land – and is not under “fauna” (which are animals) but overgrown with “flora” (which are plants…). Please have a bit more respect for the people that live here! This is on private lands….but is available to Hawaiian cultural practioners, as well as with permission from the landowner family.
Aloha Pililani,
I live in Koloa and wanted to ask permission to access this sacred spring. I would be more happy to follow proper protocol and make an offering if asked. The Hawaiian culture and its people have a special place in my heart and and I understand if this area is kapu. Please let me know if the landowners are still open granting permission to locals.
Mahalo nui loa, Bryce
brycebertoli@gmail.com
Dear Pililani….Hi, My name is Michelle…I love to grow organic food and eat very healthy. I will be moving to Kauai next year..I have lived in Hawaii for a total of 20 years so far and consider myself a local. I respect the island and the people. I want to find some spring water to drink because I believe it’s the only water people should drink. I would like to find a way to have permission to use this spring at Haena. Can you help me? Please reply at loveartmichelle@live.com that’s love art michelle @live.com. Thank you.
Aloha Pililani, I too live here on Kauai, in Anahola, and I was enjoying this spring before I knew it was on private property- before the signs were up. I would love to continue to experience such a wonderful gift but would only want to with the family’s permission and blessing. Could you help by get me in touch with the owner? I’d even be more than happy to compensate, if necessary, because it’s that important to me. My email address is d_bs24@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.
I have been living on Kauai for 13 years and am investigating raw foodism etc.  I would also like to ask for permission to visit this spring.  Contact grdnhrld@gmail.com  Mahalo
,,, from Anchorage Alaska and I am going to be visiting Kauai Feb. 2013. I have been known to use the Spring between Anchorage and Girdwood. It’s so cold in the winter time It is kind of an endeavor to gather water. I’d love to fill up a jug or two from Haena Spring. Sounds like a beautiful trek.
email: susiefried@hotmail.com
i live on oahu and was looking into your spring. i would like to come visit it sometime and meditate if i could have your approval i would appretiate it very much. please email me @ azchemist13@gmail.com
I live on Oahu and know that there are springs on this island, all over, but do not know where
they are. Any information would be very helpful!
Aloha,
J.
One of the most awesome springs I've ever been to, very healing water. I always feel like a million dollars when I drink this water and I always make sure to visit this spring when ever I am on Kauai.
There is a short hike up a river in Kapa’a Kauai that leads to an amazing spring, people leave crystals there and different things. Amazing water. Kinda tough to bring a big jug, but you have to hike through a bamboo forest. beautiful. I’ll post this spring when I have the clear directions on getting there.
I would be very interested to learn more about the spring in Kapa’a ! Are there any other springs on Kauai?
I’d appreciate those directions to the spring in Kapa’a area. With full love and respect for Gia and all her inhabitants and living ‘things’, especially Kaua’i’s aina, I do, & always will, ask and receive permission before using any natural resource – giving mahalo in gratitude.
Many North Shore residents have gotten their water from here exclusively for decades! It's a great spring. It's right on the side of a public road and is always “open”. Be sure to leave an offering of gratitude to the 'aina' (spirit of the land) of a ti leaf wrapped around a nice rock. You'll see ti plants and wrapped rocks all around the spring.
tds 96 ppm
I am looking for contact information to ask permission to access the water. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! jjjensen07@gmail.com
We will be returning to Kauai again in June. We have a great respect for the land, water and nature there. We would like to ask permission to to visit this spring if we could have the families permission and blessing. It would mean so much to us. Thank You. Mahalo contact:cindybriverview@yahoo.com
I have searched two different occasions for this gem and came up empty both times. I was searching for water flowing to the ground but could’t find it. Is there something specific to mark where the spout is located? Mahalo