Princeville Botanical Gardens

The Princeville Botanical Gardens are a botanical garden in Kaua'i, Hawaii, near the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and the unincorporated area of Princeville on the island's north shore. It has an area of 9 acres (36,000 m2). The area farms chocolate, honey, and a variety of fruits, giving tours and tastings of them. General admission, however, is unavailable and the gardens must be seen on prereserved tours.

Princeville Botanical Gardens
Princeville Botanical Gardens is located in Kauai
Princeville Botanical Gardens
Princeville Botanical Gardens is located in Hawaii
Princeville Botanical Gardens
TypePrivate
LocationKaua'i, Hawaii
Nearest townPrinceville, Hawaii
Coordinates22°11′51″N 159°27′18″W / 22.1975°N 159.4550°W / 22.1975; -159.4550
Area9 acres (3.6 ha)[1]
OpenedAugust 2010
Founder
  • Bill Robertson
  • Lucinda Robertson
  • Jason Robertson
  • Michael Wise
DesignerLucinda Robertson
Owned byRobertson family
OpenMonday-Tuesday
Thursday-Friday
9 AM - 12:30 PM
StatusOpen
Awards2022 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice[2]
Species600[1]
Websitekauaibotanicalgardens.com

Most of the plants that reside in the gardens are a combinations of tropical, canoe, medicinal, and endangered/rare plants.[1]

History

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The botanical gardens, formally a cattle ranch, began in 2001 as a conservation project of couple Bill and Lucinda Robertson, along with their son Jason and friend Michael Wise, who is also the main gardener. It eventually expanded greatly in 2004 when the duo moved to Kaua'i. Many introduced plants had outcompeted and overtook native ones, causing the Robertsons to protect the area vigorously.

The Robertsons then decided to open their garden to the public in August 2010, allowing guided tours to be held.[2][3]

Features

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A three-hour tour of chocolate informing partakers of the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate is also offered, with gourmet chocolate from all around the globe being available for tasting. Tours do not accommodate for wheelchairs or strollers.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Princeville Botanical Gardens - Tropical Gardens & Chocolate Tasting". Hawaiian Islands. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Official website". Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Princeville Botanical Gardens Reviews". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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