Reviews of Grove Farm (Museum)

Jack Marrin

A glimpse into life as it was on Kauai a century ago. Although the sugar plantations are gone, a part of the Grove Farm as it was in the past survives. This small museum preserves some of the artifacts of that past era. The plantation home and adjacent grounds are beautifully preserved. Our docent was generous with information and gave a well informed tour of the facilities and people involved in its history. Our small group of six thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Brad Kort

A neat historic place

Diana Kirby

very beautiful, historic place

Alex Stundzia

Boring, just old junk and I'm pretty sure the guide was a ghost who has been trapped since the Wilcox family lived there.

Cynthia Curry

Very informative goid tea and cookies

Darren and Kathy Petersen

It so beautiful and relaxing here.

Karen Wagniere

Our family really enjoyed this leisurely stroll around with a Docent who was knowledgeable...even if she forgot her hearing aid so couldnt hear our questions. The warmth of the ladies in the kitchen & treats were really a nice touch.

Jesse Guirao

Great memories.

Andy Kuo

an ancient farm that still keep all kinds of planets from old time.

Crystal King

GREAT day

Debra Montgomery

Interesting tour of former plantation. Nicely restored. Lots of history and information.

paul white

This place is off the beaten path and in fact you can drive by it without knowing it is there. It is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and see a piece of Kauai's history. I would recommend putting the Grove on your to do list. Plus the lady who talked with us in the kitchen and offered us cookies and mint tea is a gem

Tano Mack

DJ'ed a wedding in the front lawn, beautiful place!

Juan Lugo

When you get there, prepare to go back into time. A time where you actually could embrace the moment. And the docents are so knowledgeable. A great place to gather long lasting memories.

Josette Franck

Grove Farm is great for those who want to glimpse into the lives of the Wilcox family and sugar plantation life in the early 1900s. The tour is free, but it's recommended to offer a $20/pp donation as it is a non-profit organization.

Megan Spencer

I normally review things on TripAdvisor, but had to review on Google this time because I felt so sad to see the undeservedly low score for this beautiful home and excellent tour. My mother and I went on this tour expecting something a bit different - more sugar cane and information about how the plantation "worked." There was certainly some of this, and it was very interesting, but there was even more about the house, and the people who lived there (I was so fascinated by the two sisters who lived in the house for many years, one working as a nurse, the other a politician, who eventually founded the trust that makes this historic place possible.) There are gorgeous grounds, really interesting furnishings and stories, a spectacular tour guide (we had Pam - she was so knowledgeable and a joy to listen to) and a really delightful trip to the old farm kitchen. The woman who greeted us in the kitchen, Paula Rosa, was a local who actually knew and worked with one of the sisters towards the end of her life. All together, one of the best home tours I have ever undertaken.

Barbara Brotherton

Ok

Robin Lovings

Love this place. Beautiful place and caring people.

Donna Boyce

Historical sugar plantation from 1800's

Daryl Kirby

Very interesting tour, some amazing facts about the island. A must see.

Frank Fiorentino

We enjoyed the tour.

Katherine Bingaman

The plantation era of Hawaii is so interesting! Our tourguide, Mary Kay was excellent! She was friendly, entertaining & knowledgable. Beautiful grounds & well preserved historic home. The cookies & spearmint tea were a lovely & delicious added bonus. It's a great way to learn a little about Kaua'i's history. It was casual and fun! Highly recommend!

Kenneth Burton

Our guide gave us an incredible review of Hawaii history and a beautiful beautiful tour

Trevor Brown

COol history behind it

Flea Johnson

Awesome and informative staff make the tours educational and fun!

Brinnen Carter

There is no better way to understand how the Hawaii plantation economy developed, incorporated land and labor through capital expenditures, and drove Hawaii towards the multicultural society it is today that to visit the Grove Farm. And, you learn it from guides that have a depth of experience (some guides have worked at the Farm since they were teenagers) and an affection for the place that is difficult to convey---except in person. The Farm and the staff exude the deep Hawaii experience that you can't get at a tourist luau---they have their place---or in a resort. If you want to know Kauai, this is a MUST SEE. A clear-eyed evaluation of the Farm has to acknowledge that the founders used the special hegemony and power that the United States and its citizens exercised in Hawaiian society in the mid-1800s to mid-1900s, but the Wilcox family clearly understood how that power and money came with deep obligations to educate and care-for their fellow Hawaiians, and participate in Hawaiian affairs. In many ways, Hawaii is about families and relationships, and this Farm gives a glimpse into the lives of one "prominent" family and the relationships they shared with their peers, with Hawaiian alii, with their workers, and with the people they cared-for. Don't miss it, if you are interested in having an authentic Hawaiian experience. All the buildings and grounds have stories, and those stories have a richness not easily gained elsewhere, from the sand-painted houses to the outdoor bathtub to the wood-fired kitchen stove that cooks the cookies you eat 3/4 the way through the tour. The tour is extensive, but you end up feeling like you could stay there 2 years and still be discovering new things and hearing new stories. Don't miss it.

Christine Caldwell

The tour was basically info about what the Wilcox family liked, no Hawaiin or plantation history. The sugar cookies and tea they give you is made from Costco ingredients not the farm. However our tour was given by an older woman who may not have been the usual guide. The tour got so bad it was funny enough to be the best worst part of our trip.

KJ Edmonds

Very interesting history