 Big Island of Hawaii real estate is famous for the Kona-Kohala resort coast. One of the central villages on the coast is called Holualoa, and it truly represents the pulse of Kona coffee country. This little village is almost hidden in the lush foliage and surrounding farms that hug the slopes of the dormant Hualalai Volcano. This is not a place where you will find the usual chain coffee outlets parked on either a main or a side street. Coffee boutiques are more precisely the style for sipping java under the warm Hawaiian sun. If you like, you can also visit one of the area's coffee farms and get a close-uo look at the brilliant red coffee berries on the bush before harvest time.
On the Hawaii's Big Island, coffee an art are practically inseparable. Gallery hopping with house blend coffee stops along the way is a popular pastime. One of the Big Island's old coffee mills is now the home of The Kona Art Center, where you can view the work of well-known local artists, or sign up for art classes with professional instructors. The region features eight art galleries, including the impressive Holualoa Gallery. The Holualoa Gallery shows spectacular ceramic sculptures, original paintings limited edition giclee prints. Local artists are frequently on hand and willing to engage in discussions of a creative nature. Many The buildings themselves that house the galleries are interesting works as the result of having once having been coffee shacks.
The current owners of Big Island of Hawaii real estate are very friendly and welcoming to new neighbors and visitors. One of the oldest hat shops on the island is located in Holualoa. Have fun trying on a traditional lauhala hat and listen to the shop ladies "talk story" - fill you in on all the latest details of local news and historical tales of the region. You will get the same warm reception at the Kona Hotel, a cozy two-story building with a florescent pink exterior that prevailed since its opening in 1926. This is the perfect setting for photo opportunities and a great place for serene conversations on the lanai. |
