Nestled in Waimea Valley’s heliconia and ginger garden, Puhala is an outdoor ceremony venue ideal for an intimate gathering.  With lava stone steps leading to a fairytale-like lush platform and the sounds of Kaiwiko‘ele Stream in the background, Puhala is the essence of a botanical garden venue.

Puhala

Photography by Stefan & Audrey

Puhala is an intimate botanical garden venue deep in the back of Waimea Valley.

This venue is available for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Perfect for intimate ceremonies, there is a 50-guest limit for Puhala.

Venue Highlights:

In the heart of the botanical gardens

Colorful ginger and heliconia plants

Fairytale walkway and stone steps

Natural stage

Secluded & Intimate

Interested in seeing this venue in person? Book a complimentary site tour today! Contact our Events Coordinator, Keʻalohi Diamond: at events@waimeavalley.net.

See gallery and venue details below.

Wedding Ceremony at Puhala wedding venue, Waimea Valley.
Intimate garden ceremony venue.
You may kiss the bride, Waimea Valley wedding, Oʻahu.
Couple dine in outdoor wedding venue in Waimea botanical garden.
Cocktail hour at Puhala wedding venue, Waimea Valley
Heliconia plants hang down around the bride and groom photoshoot in the Hawaiian jungle.
Fairytale stone staircase in the middle of jungle greenery at Hawaiian wedding venue.
Jungle outdoor wedding venue. Botanical garden. Bride and groom kissing.
Bride poses in the Hawaiian jungle during her outdoor tropical wedding at Waimea Valley.
Stone staircase for fairytale style wedding in Hawaiian jungle.
Bride and groom walking stone path at waimea valley wedding venue

Puhala Details & Pricing

Ceremony amenities include:

6 brown ceremony benches (drop off only)

3-hour rental (including setting up and breakdown)

*Guest transportation to this venue must be arranged. Puhala is located approximately 3/4 mile from the main entrance to the Valley.

Venue Pricing

$1500* plus sales tax and a $500 required security deposit (Monday - Sunday)