Pu'uwai Gardens Honokaa-Waipio Road • Honokaa • HI 96727
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Tropical, tranquil, and truly one-of-a-kind, this working homestead farm sits near the edge of Waipiʻo Valley on the Big Island's lush Hāmākua Coast. Citrus, avocado, banana, and coconut orchards surround the property, sheep and cattle graze nearby, and the owner tends the land as the on-property mahiʻai (farmer).
- Pacific Ocean vistas follow you everywhere, from the palm-bordered ceremony lawn to the open-air A-frame Pavilion. The weather here is nearly perfect, kissed by light trade winds off the ocean that keep the temperature between 70 and 80 degrees year-round. Farm-style tables and string lights set the scene for an intimate dinner under cover, which also makes an easy Plan B if a tropical shower happens to pass through.
- Dinner can come from right in the family. Sister company HeartBeet Catering creates island-fusion menus with fresh, local ingredients, and every menu is naturally gluten-free. Prefer your own caterer? The on-site catering kitchen is available to rent. Best of all, you'll have exclusive use of the property on your big day, plus setup time the day before and breakdown the day after, so nobody ever has to rush.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Early risers, this one's for you!
The Sunrise Ceremony gives you a private two-hour window to say "I do" as dawn paints the sky, with an on-site host welcoming your guests before first light. It's perfect for elopements, vow renewals, and gatherings of up to 24.
Elopement ceremonies start at $1,000. Kama'aina discounts are available on this package!
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,000–3,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
The rental fee includes:
- Farm-style tables with cushioned chairs set in the Pavilion for reception seating for up to 50 guests
- Ceremony lawn & benches for up to 50 guests
- Wooden lounge furniture
- String lighting around the pavilion
- Bar station with shelving
- Two spacious bathrooms and ample on-site parking
- Fire pit available to add-on
- Access time to setup on the day prior to your event and the day after for breakdown
For over 50 guests, the couple must outsource the tent, tables, chairs, and bathrooms to accommodate. Additional lawn rental is available to extend capacity.
Full Package Pavilion & Lawn | $3,500
Sunrise Ceremony & Pavilion | $1,800
Elopement Ceremony Only | $1,000
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 175 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 0 | 175 |
| Reception | Seated | 0 | 175 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 175. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
The on-site full-service catering kitchen is available for rent for your caterers.
Alcohol
BYO
All alcohol must be served by a professional & licensed bartending company.
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Daily, 10am–10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Beach / Ocean
- Garden
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
- Ranch / Farm
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Valley
Pu'uwai Gardens
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