The Kauai Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Tour
The Grove Farm was a historic sugar plantation and estate established in 1864 by George Wilcox, the son of missionaries. George was joined by his brother Sam, the local sheriff and manager of the cattle ranch portion of the estate. The 16,000 square foot mansion is filled with Hawaiian history as well as period furnishings and sugar plantation trappings. A two hour tour of the buildings, grounds and gardens is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. led by local Kauai residents. A $10.00 donation is suggested and tours must be booked in advance. To get to Grove Farm, go southwest on Hwy 50 from Lihu’e and make a left on Nawiliwilli Drive. Watch for a sign for Grove Farm Homestead on the left side of the roadway.
