A traditional native Hawaiian medicine, lomilomi massage is so much more than a spa treatment.

David and Colette Nagao have married for 27 years. The pair are a part of the Timbers Kauai ohana and work closely with each other. David, the Hokuala Community Association Director and Colette, Guest Services Manager practice the art of aloha each day of their lives.

A monthly series in partnership with Aloha Movement Kauai, a nonprofit dedicated to shared the meaning of aloha at home and around the world.

The best way to get a taste of Kauai is, well, to actually taste it; the sweet pineapple, the fleshy rich coconuts and a variety of tropical fruits, maybe even a few you’ve never heard of: tangelo, pomelo, cumquat, breadfruit and apple bananas.

“If you come to the islands and you have all the fun, but you don’t understand more about the culture, then you’re missing out on what it really means to be here,” says Ann Hettinger, co-founder of the Aloha Movement Kauaʻi.

Timbers Kaua’i isn’t the typical resort, we certainly have all the frills, but we aren’t frilly. Every moment you spend at your home in paradise should feel like home, and the ritual of mealtime—the breakfasts during which you plan your day, and the dinners spent reminiscing on your adventures—are quintessential to the Timbers Kauai experience.

We are pleased to announce that the Ocean Course at Hokuala was awarded North America’s Best Golf Course in 2017 by the World Golf Awards.

Home at Timbers Kauai offers almost as many adventures as the island of Kauai itself.

Kauai holds many secrets and unique treasures, including ⅓ of all the endangered species in the United States.

With only 33 weeks remaining until grand opening, progress is happening fast here at Timbers Kauai.

Community, friendship, and ohana are at the core of Timbers Kaua’i’s beliefs, and with so many thriving organizations on Kaua’i it is not hard to (literally) exercise our beliefs. From mud runs to balls, our staff loves to get out and contribute to the charities and organizations that make Kaua’i so special.

Most dream of sandy beaches and Mai Tais when planning a vacation to Kauai, but the interior of the island holds its own variety of beauty and treasures. Through lush tropical forest you’ll discover majestic waterfalls, some reachable after a quick stroll from the parking lot, while others require steady tromps past geckos and hibiscus flowers. The following five are a short drive from your home base at Timbers Kauai.