Amazing place to visit and learn about orchids! They even have one that smells like chocolate…read more Everyone was so friendly and helpful and we even shipped a plant back home.

This orchid nursery is amazing!!. I have purchased orchids from Akatsuka for a few years. This year…read moreI attended the Hilo Orchid Show which was beauty to a whole new level. I have slowly started becoming an orchid enthusiast. I only have 15 orchids, but I know I am well on my way to purchasing, many more. Akatsuka does a great job shipping inter island and to the mainland. They have a great website, and newsletters too. I am always impressed with their attention to detail, and the quality and beauty of their orchids. They are a great business. .

This place is absolutely magical! I really don't think I can express in words how incredible the…read moreVolcano Eco Retreat was, and I truly don't think we'll ever find something as magnificent again. My wife and I came here to celebrate our 1 year anniversary/late honeymoon, and we could not have DREAMED of a better experience! Emily and Court were such gracious hosts and you can immediately tell how much love they put into this place. The cottages were absolutely PERFECT, equipped with a mini fridge, WiFi and a smart TV, and a ceiling fan for temperature control. The shower was fantastic, and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud! The resort itself was STUNNING, with beautiful lush greenery as far as the eye can see. We found ourselves easily able to fall asleep to the sounds of nature every night. It was so wonderful to be able to unplug and just enjoy the sounds of the forest around us, and the rain falling. Unbelievably relaxing! If you've never been to Hawaii before, the weather changes pretty frequently. It rained every day we were there, but only for about 30 minutes or so. Definitely don't worry about getting rained out on vacation, because if you drive even just a few minutes down the road it'll be clear skies and sunshine! All of Emily's recommendations were spot on! She really knows her stuff and I felt like we had an inside source to all the best spots on the island - the ones only known to locals. The handmade breakfasts every morning were to die for, Court is an exceptionally talented chef - seriously Michelin star quality food that was breathtaking to look at and some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted! Not to mention everything comes from their own garden! I myself am not vegan but every meal we had was filling and absolutely DELICIOUS. A VERY special shout-out to Naomi the massage therapist! If you get a chance to do Naomi's retreat I HIGHLY recommend it! She really gave us such an amazing experience and we came away from it feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! Plus being able to see all the great work they're doing for the land is truly incredible. Whether you're vegan or not this place should be at the absolute top of your list. We can't thank Emily and Court (and Will!) enough for making our honeymoon a truly unforgettable experience! We will DEFINITELY be back!

I can't express enough how amazing our stay here was. The property itself was well kept, beautiful…read moreand extremely clean! The owners Gabby, Tony and their fashion forward dog Sushi were welcoming, accommodating and kind! My favorite part was brunch! They brought out an amazing spread of pineapple pancakes, spinach bubble waffles and a papaya filled with overnight oats-a straight up chefs kiss! It's the perfect place to relax, unplug and enjoy yourself!

Very cool experience to walk through 2 caves…read more Bring a flashlight / headlamp. Your phone flashlight won't be as strong but can work if you have no options. Ideal shoes would be hiking boots but gym shoes will work. There are steep steps going down and then uneven rocks until the cave. The cave is uneven as well. Parking: maybe room for 10 cars, so parking could be difficult. When we went around 1pm on a Saturday, we didn't have a problem. Park and walk across the street to enter. Bathrooms: I did see some. Didn't use them though.

When we went it was on and off raining. The stairs are quite steep- down to the two caves. One on…read morethe right and one on the left. If you have trouble with balance etc. you should consider waiting in the car as the caves were wet and slippery. Was just accross the street from the parking lot. We were there for about 1/2 an hour. And it's FREE! I enjoyed seeing what the lava had created. We went to the volcano after this. Recommend flashlights and at least one head lamp. Phone lights are just too little!

Super fun, thoughtful crew; Nick, Avery and Myra!! Beautiful park and a great value. We learned…read moreabout some flora and fauna as well!

Hands down one of the best experiences we had on the Big Island. We got super lucky -- it ended up…read morebeing just me and my boyfriend on the tour, and it felt like a completely personalized adventure from start to finish. The entire team was unbelievably nice. Not just polite -- genuinely warm, fun, and so welcoming. They took the time to get to know us, made us laugh, hyped us up, and really made the whole experience memorable. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in how they treat every guest. The ziplines were gorgeous, safe, and such a thrill, but the guides truly made it next level. It didn't feel rushed or routine at all. Instead, it felt like hanging out with friends who just happen to be amazing at their job. We loved it so much and would recommend this place in a heartbeat. If you're on the Big Island, this is absolutely a must-do.

Go for lunch and the art. The owner, Ira Ono, is sweet and fun. A wonderful place to spend the…read moreafternoon. Beyond the art shop and restaurant, walk around the grounds. I'd give this place 11 stars if I could

Interesting gardens Very friendly and helpful staff Many different gift items for yourself and…read moreothers back home.

Great selection and staff full of Aloha. Mahalo nui for…read morehaving such a great business on the neighborhood.

Great common and some unique plants! Helpful people and kind service. :-) :-) :-)read more

Came in to browse and see what types of new fauna we could find. Fun outside wall made of…read moresurfboards, a really helpful young man who gave us the rundown/layout of the gardens/offered to help, reasonable prices, and then a huge variety of plants! Some of the plants looked like they needed a little more love, but they had a bunch of hibiscus colors I hadn't seen before (which was awesome), some indoor plants, a large variety of palms, and fruit trees!

Used to be better in types of plants and quality of plants. Heard them say when walking around the…read morenursery - oh these don't look so good because someone didn't water them or used wrong concentration of neem oil. This alerted me but, I gave them credit because I had purchased from the nursery over several years. It was the staff that encouraged us to use them for design and installation work. Use caution as they say they have or can get or do and then back out. Sad to relay this message but true experience. Realize it is hard to find staff which makes committing to a schedule difficult, but dragging a customer on was not a good approach. I'm a positive reviewer type, want to help out local businesses over WalMart. Hard to write this but feel others should go in aware in the hope they have a better experience. The nursery has limited hours, not necessarily the hours posted. Went by several times when they were supposed to be open but were closed.

Customer service. Flexibility…read more Quality flowers. Big selection of flowers and greenery.

A definite go to at the KCC farmers market for anthurium flowers! They have super fresh flowers at…read morereasonable prices. Best to preorder 1-2 weeks in advance to get a regular supply for pickup with Christopher. I was a rookie when I first started picking up flowers and only got the extras...not bad but not a great selection and forget getting anything for the holidays. So preordering and getting on their schedule is best.

I hIred them to trim edges of my yard. They did a fabulous job and followed my instructions with…read moreexactness. They cleaned up after themselves and was considerate in where they parked their truck and trailer. Polite and respectful toward a single old lady. Looking forward to their next visit.

From the owner: Specializing in landscaping, tree services, lawn and garden maintenance, catchment assembly and…read morecleaning, gutter assembly and cleaning, and much more!