A Little Bit of Magic...

Martha Greenwell's "Mouse House Village" has arrived by special delivery and will enchant us with wonder and holiday joy through January 7, 2021! As if by magic, Martha's family and good friends assembled this remarkable Christmas village — roamed by mice wrapping toys, playing chess, making music and art, and even dressing up like reindeer! With its creative details, this miniature village inspires artists and keiki of all ages and reminds us of the warmth and wit Martha shared with everyone. Our island communities are better for her generosity of spirit and artistic legacy.

History about this wonderland: It took eight years to assemble, with all of the artifacts featured in the display from the attic and tool shed of Martha's in-laws, Frank and Violet Greenwell of Palani Ranch. The "Mouse House Village" made its first Hawaiʻi Island appearance in December 2005 at the Kona Historical Society when the village returned to Martha Greenwell from Oʻahu after more than 20 years of being part of the annual holiday tradition at the Queen's Hospital Auxiliary's "Festival of Trees." It has been cared for by family and friends to this day.