The beautiful, secluded mountains of Kau on the Big Island of Hawaii are my home. Writing about the mystical spirit of Hawaii and crafting Menehune dolls are my passions.

My name is Sabine Hendreschke. I was born and raised in Germany. 40 years ago, a coincidence, which is explained in my inspirational short story “Home of My Heart”,  caused me to move Hawaii. I am retired from working at our local school and dedicate most of my time to my art work.

Living in Hawaii has been my greatest inspiration, leading to many wonderful things including the creation of Magical Hawaiian Menehune Art Dolls.

Creating a doll transfers me into a fantasy life of my own. Sewing the body, dressing it, the intricate art of embroidering the face, with every meticulous stitch, every step of the way, the doll grows and takes on a life of its own.

It is almost as if the doll is dictating who he or she wants to become. I follow these inspirations because now a deeper part of me takes over communicating with the developing spirit of the doll. The flow of possibilities and creative ideas become endless. I have reached my inner place of stillness where I find and lose myself at the same time. It enhances my ability to communicate ideas and feelings in ways where words fail. A lot of detailing, inspiration, and love are committed to each individual doll.

The intricate art of crafting cloth dolls is something I would have never thought I had the patience to do. But it has become my most cherished and gratifying creation. It is a delightful experience to look at a finished doll and see that it has come alive. The spirit of true doll making is enlightening.

The timeless wisdom of Hawaiian culture has always inspired me. I express my respect for Hawaii's ancient magical spirit through my dolls and their stories. Living in Hawaii along with intensive studies and research has increased my love for all that is Hawaii and given me some knowledge to integrate Hawaiian traditions and symbolism into my art and writings.

Native Hawaiians are deeply in touch with their creative and intuitive spirit. They live in harmony with nature. Hawaiian tradition emphasizes Mana or spiritual energy which is expressed in its philosophies, mythologies, and culture.

Honoring magical Hawaii and spreading its magnificent Aloha spirit throughout the world has become my life's purpose.

Magical Hawaiian Menehunes are dolls with a soul carrying the spiritual power of Hawaii.

As a little girl I had about 30 dolls who all had a name and a soul. My childhood was filled with fairy tales and magic. Once my parents made a coconut cradle for me and put a baby doll inside. This became one of my most cherished toys.

45 years later I reinvented my parent's coconut cradle design integrating the legendary Hawaiian Menehunes.

Thus began the creation of Magical Hawaiian Menehune Art Dolls.