a real gem of Hawaiian culture. tikis, canoes, steeped in history, this place has a spiritual quality that`s undeniable.

We happened upon this place by complete accident, a very happy accident. It is a place where several acres, overlooking the ocean, have been dedicated to different spiritual disciplines (Buddhist, Christian, Native American, etc.) who by invitation have erected many different "shrines" or spiritually meaningful instalments. A very interesting part of the gardens was the "Universe", a planting that was... More

The gardens honor religious diversity as a theme with gorgeous settings and local flowers, shrubs and trees of the Big Island of Hawaii.

This was one of the delightful unexpected finds during our recent trip to the Big Island. At an admission fee of next-to-nothing, you can enjoy an unbelievable view out through the gardens to the ocean. The day we visited, we hardly noticed any other visitors, feeling like we had the place to ourselves. Peacemaking philosophies of many religious traditions are... More

This is a special space filled with nature - beautiful flowers, trees, plants and a lava tube with petroglyphs and many spiritual shrines to wander as you wish. I've never seen so many loaded mango trees. On the way in, be sure to say "hi" to Harry the parrot who is happy to greet you. The galaxy is accurately represented... More

My wife and I stumbled upon this delightful garden after visiting The Place of refuge and the Painted Church. Not your typical botanical garden, although the plants and trees are lovely, it is more zen-like with many shrines representing various religions. There is also an interesting lava tube containing petroglyphs. A great respite from the regular tourist stops in th... More

A truly special garden, contains shrines from many religions, including 2 sand mandalas, a botanical representation of the galaxy, all surrounded by a immense variety of plants, flowers, fruit trees...this place is a must see when you want a break from the beach.

This is a wonderful stopoff on Highway 11 between Kailua-Kona and Volcanoes National Park. Many of the world's religions, from Buddhism to Catholic, have created areas of trees and flowers, sculptures and rock paths or labyrinths dedicated to peace and harmony. There is also an amazing walk-thru model of the Milky Way created in flowering plants, and a large open... More