In 1910, Dr. W. F. McConkey founded a tuberculosis treatment center on the cool, pleasant, southwest slope of Haleakala.
In the 1950’s when drugs were developed to control tuberculosis, Kula Sanitarium changed its focus to serving long-term care patients, and the name was changed to Kula Hospital.
I remember visiting my Grandmother at the Kula Hospital. We would push her in a wheelchair to visit the beautiful garden fronting the hospital. My Grandmother was an enthusiastic animal lover and the garden is the home of more than a few stray cats. She loved the fresh air and visiting with the kitties.
Today there are signs, Do Not Feed the Cats. So sad.
Bring a lunch, sit at one of the picnic tables, enjoy the cool crisp air and beauty that this area has to offer. And remember what your Mother taught you about sharing......
I just happen to have a can of cat food in my bag when I placed this cache. Wink, wink!