Come Visit the Vanilla Vineyard

"A gem! A true family business, spectacularly delicious gourmet lunch, and a deep dive into the incredible world of Vanilla!" -- MelanieBHess on Tripadvisor

Come experience the magic with a vanilla inspired luncheon and walking tour through our vanilla vines at our Hawaiian vineyard. You'll learn about our cultivation process and rich history while enjoying our homemade vanilla offerings—check out our menu below.

 Monday—Friday 12:30pm to 2:30pm

LUNCH + TOUR AVAILABILITY & BOOKING

TOUR ONLY AVAILABILITY & BOOKING

LUNCHEON MENU

Drink

Choice of Vanilla Lemonade, Vanilla Ice Tea or a combination—also called a "Jimmy Boy". 

PuPu's (appetizer)

An "amuse" of garam masala shrimp cooked in vanilla butter served on a crostini with our Vanilla Pineapple Chutney.

Salad & Side Dish

Fresh salad topped with Vanilla Raspberry Balsamic Dressing, Vanilla Honey Peppered Pecans and feta cheese. Accompanied by sliced potatoes baked in a Vanilla Southwest Rub.

Main Dish

Vanilla Bourbon Marinated Chicken Breast on a Vanilla Sweet Bread Bun topped with caramelized onions. Served with Vanilla Barbecue Sauce and Vanilla Mango Chutney Aioli.

Dessert

Homemade Hawaiian Vanilla Bean ice cream served alongside local Hawaiian coffee.

Adults $75 (ages 13+)
Children $50 (ages 4-12)

AVAILABILITY & BOOKING

FAQ 

What should I bring on the tour?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and in cooler months bring a light windbreaker or sweater.

How long does the tour last?

The luncheon and tour takes about two hours. The tour itself takes about an hour.

How do I get there?

Directions from the Kohala Coast Resorts/Kona: Drive northeast to Waimea taking Highway 19 east through town towards Honoka’a, noticing the mile markers on the side of the road. Turn right after mile marker 37 onto Pohakea Road. Climb three miles staying to your right. We are the bright yellow building on the left.

Directions from Hilo: Take Highway 19 North towards Honokaa noticing the mile markers on the side of the road. Just past mile marker #36, slow down and make a sharp left onto Pohakea Road.

Directions from Pohakea Road: Follow Pohakea Road for about 3 miles, then bear right at the first junction. You are now on Paauilo Mauka Road. Travel through a small grove of trees, then cross over the bridge and drive past the Shell gas pump. The bright yellow Vanilla Mill is located another 1,000 yards further on your left.