Liljestrand Foundation
Activities (3)
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90-Minute Group Tour
A docent leads small groups through the house, discussing the design, the client, and the architectural principles that shaped it. Ossipoff, born in Russia and raised in Japan, drew on Japanese building techniques and modern architectural thinking to create a house that responds to its site through its materials, circulation, and relationship to the surrounding landscape. Tours are conducted in English, and on-site parking is available. The house is not air-conditioned and can be warm during summer and fall, so bringing water in a container with a secure lid is a good idea. Guests are asked to remove their shoes to protect the wood floors. No pets, backpacks, large bags, tripods, or selfie sticks are allowed, and photography is limited to private, noncommercial use. There is no bus service to the property, so plan to arrive by rental car or taxi.
Private Tour
The Liljestrand House is an example of architect Vladimir Ossipoff's work and of mid-twentieth century Hawaiian modern architecture. This private tour offers an in-depth experience of the architecture and history of the house, covering both the design and the story behind it. Visits are arranged by appointment, pending schedule availability. To check dates and confirm a booking, contact the Liljestrand Foundation directly by phone or email before planning a trip. Reaching out in advance is the way to secure a date, as the listing does not describe walk-up access. Bringing a water bottle and a camera is recommended. The listing describes a private architectural tour of a historic residence, so travelers primarily interested in volcanic sites should confirm the nature of this experience with the operator before reserving. Children below a certain age are not permitted, and the page alongside this description shows the exact cutoff along with pricing and duration details.
Private Sunset Tour
The tour highlights the architecture and history of the house and includes time on the upstairs lanai overlooking Diamond Head, where guests can enjoy wine and light appetizers. Guests are welcome to bring white wine or clear beverages and light appetizers of their choosing. Kitchen facilities are not available for use, so all food and drink should arrive ready to serve. Gratuity and transportation to the property are not included, so plan accordingly. A camera is worth bringing to capture the house and its surroundings. The tour books as a private group experience, and the schedule is arranged directly with the Liljestrand Foundation by phone or email to confirm date and time availability. Guests who need to cancel should do so with enough advance notice to qualify for a refund.
About
The Liljestrand Foundation offers tours of the Liljestrand House, situated on the slopes of Pu`u Ohia above Honolulu.
Group tours are offered in English and meet at the Tantalus address in Honolulu. Private tours offer an in-depth experience of the architecture and history of the house and can be arranged by appointment pending schedule availability. Sunset tours include a tour of the architecture and history of the house along with wine and light appetizers on the upstairs lanai overlooking Diamond Head.
The group tour format has a maximum attendance limit, which is listed alongside the booking details.
Liljestrand Foundation is based in Honolulu, Oahu. Do Oahu lists 3 activities from Liljestrand Foundation.
Categories: Cultural Experiences, Luau and Volcano Tours.
Listings: 90-Minute Group Tour; Private Tour; Private Sunset Tour.
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