AFM: Are there special members-only amenities or perks?

VL: The entire Club at Kukui’ula is a members-only amenity.  The main gathering area is the 20,000 square foot Plantation House that overlooks the Kukui‘ula Bay. The Hawaiian style Great Room, with coffered ceilings and wood beams and an eclectic mix of furnishings collected from around the world, opens to a wrap around lanai with numerous seating areas that offer all-day views of the Pacific, Spouting Horn, ocean sunsets and the finishing shots of golfers on the 9th and 18th holes. The Plantation House has a scenic dining hale, event pavilion, family-style dining room, ‘Island Pursuits’ outfitters shop, and a game room with billiards, vintage arcade games, darts and flat screen televisions for adults and keiki (kids) to enjoy.  A “great lawn” leads to the community’s Makai beach pools and Beach Grill and Bar.

The Spa at Kukui‘ula is 20,000 square foot facility with a private indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, a seven step-water ritual prior to treatments, extensive fitness facilities, a movement studio for Yoga/Pilates and a 25-meter lap pool. The setting provides a unique sense of tranquility that becomes a refreshing adventure for the mind, body and spirit.

The private 18-hole golf course, designed by British Open winner Tom Weiskopf, is for all to players of all ages and skill levels. The 216-acre par-72 course features paspalum-turf, sand-plated fairways and a landscape filled with native flora. Most holes have panoramic ocean views!  Robb Report named it “Best of the Best” in 2012 and Golf Magazine named it “Best New Private” in 2012. 

The Island Pursuits program at Kukui’ula provides members with Kauai's most knowledgeable local guides. The program offers an array of exceptional experiences that will connect members and guests to the island in the most meaningful and rewarding ways possible.  From a breath-taking hike on Kalalau Trail to kayaking from Kukui’ula Harbor to Lawai Kai where Queen Emma’s summer home still stands, the Island Pursuits team engages with members and guests to provide a memorable Kauai experience. 

If you choose to make reservations through the Lodge Hospitality Program, with The Parrish Collection, guests will have access to the aforementioned owner amenities.

AFM: Please elaborate on the Community Farm, Plantation House and Championship golf course at The Club at Kukui`ula.

VL: Located upcountry and in a postcard-perfect setting, Kukui‘ula has created its own community farm where fruit, vegetables, herbs and tropical flowers are grown for the Chefs at the Club, as well as for residents to enjoy. Current crops include lettuce, beans, chard, peppers, beets, arugula, strawberries, a variety of herbs, bananas, papayas, pineapples, citrus and tropical flowers such as orchids and birds of paradise. 

Residents are welcome to gather their own fruit and vegetables, cut tropical flowers and enjoy opportunities to picnic, hike and bike.  The farm overlooks a 20-acre lake for canoeing, fishing for exotic Peacock bass, or simply enjoying the solitude of an adjacent wilderness trail.

As mentioned, the Kukui‘ula Golf Course is a private 216-acre, par-72 course 18-hole course designed by Tom Weiskopf. 

AFM: Besides gorgeous homes, what are some lifestyle features available, such as shopping and dining?

VL: The Shops at Kukui‘ula offer a variety of more than 35 unique retailers and eateries that feature apparel, jewelry, gift items, original island art and more. Eight restaurants offer a variety of dining and take-out options ranging from casual to fine dining. The shops are located just a minute away from the Kukui’ula community and walking distance for members that reside in the Makai Cottages.

Weekly events at The Shops at Kukui’ula include the Kauai Culinary Market every Wednesday from 4pm-6pm. This gourmet farmer’s market offers fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables and coffee, locally organic meat, and many locally made package food items. 

Chef Ben prepares meals at the Plantation House serving locally grown fruits and vegetables, and seafood and meats from Hawaii’s best purveyors, all delivered in casual and comfortable settings.