Every Spring, our Timbers Kauaʻi ʻOhana ask when the Poisson Cru will be back on the menu at Hualani’s. Wild Pacific Skipjack tuna is tossed with Hawaiian sea salt, the juice of Tahitian limes from the Farm at Hōkūala, coarsely chopped local vegetables, and freshly squeezed coconut cream

We are so happy to welcome our new General Manager, Chris Gampon to the Timbers Kaua‘i at Hōkūala family. Chris was born and raised on Kaua‘i, and joined the team in March of this year. Please join us in a warm aloha and welcome to Chris as we learn more about him in this month’s Talk Story.

Led by our Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner Kalani Flores, the team at Timbers Kauaʻi at Hōkūala aims to connect our sense of place firmly in the culture where it was built. We strive to do everything pono, respecting the land and the ancestors that came before us. With Kalani’s help, our staff is consistently learning more about Hawaiian culture, language, and practices, which we in turn share with our guests.

The award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course at Hōkūala is not only the best golf view on the island, but an immersive experience into the culture and history of what makes Kauaʻi so special.

In Hawai‘i, the spirit of aloha and an elevated level of hospitality is the cultural expectation. We at Timbers strive to exceed that expectation by setting the tone for your trip immediately upon arrival. A short drive from the airport, we will be waiting with just the thing to get you acclimated to island life.

Mandarins are some of the sweetest fruits of the orange family and they are thriving in the sunshine in the organic fruit orchard at The Farm at Hōkūala. These easy to peel, almost seedless and ultra-juicy citrus fruits are the inspiration behind Hualani’s latest freshly squeezed cocktail creation… the Mandarin Gin Fizz!

The Farm at Hōkūala is a magical place with an apiary buzzing with fresh honey, an organic fruit orchard, a coconut grove, and trees that sprout beans that taste like vanilla ice cream! For this month’s Talk Story, we sat down with our new Farm Manager, Matias Rodriguez, to learn more about him.

Affectionately referred to as the Prince of the People, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, or Prince Kūhiō, was born in Kōloa on March 26, 1871. Prince Kūhiō Day is celebrated yearly on March 26.

Many endangered species and birds call the Hōkūala resort home. Explore this birdwatchers' paradise on tour with Alan Silva, Naturalist and Bird Specialist.

Recently Chef Alex’s Farm to Table menu at Hualani’s featured savory dishes from Culinary Supervisor Rey Peralta with an amazing dessert from our busser, Jessica Galzote.

Welcome to this month’s Talk Story, a blog series where we shine the spotlight on one of our team members at Timbers Kauaʻi. This month, we are learning more about Naturalist, Alan Silva.

We are pleased to announce that construction has commenced for The Courts at Hōkūala. This exciting new amenity will offer two tennis and three pickleball courts for Owners to hone their skills, take lessons, participate in clinics and more.

Introducing Pākela ‘Ike — the first-of-its-kind. A spectacular community of just 24 half-acre homesites, in the heart of Hōkūala, with the untamed natural beauty of Kauaʻi as its centerpiece. Each homesite offers the opportunity to create your dream home, framed by spectacular mountain or ocean views and steps from world-class golf, amenities, dining, trails, and beaches.

The Farm at Hōkūala features a stunning medley of organic greens, vegetables, tropical fruits and edible flowers, and provides Hualani’s with an abundance of fresh ingredients. Among the most cocktail-friendly of The Farm’s latest harvest is liliko‘i, otherwise known as passion fruit.

Hōkūala hosted the inaugural Operation Rising Star golf tournament at the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course on December 18, 2022. The entire Hōkūala ‘ohana dug deep and found a way to complete their mission last month, despite the rain!

Welcome to this month’s Talk Story, a blog series where we shine the spotlight on one of our team members at Timbers Kauaʻi. This month we are going to be learning more about our Food and Beverage Director, Cory Dotario.

Recently Chef Alex’s Farm to Table menu at Hualani’s featured a sweet combination, the Hōkūala Honeycomb and Kaua`i Kunana Dairy goat cheese salad.

What a year! From welcoming new Owners to beginning new weekly activities to participating in community events — 2022 brought many memorable moments.