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October 2024 by Gary Peitzmeier
My wife and I did the lunch and farm tour. Zach (Zack? Didn't ask spelling!) was amazing. Such an incredible passion for the farm. The lunch was amazing, and tour so informative. I'll never call the simple things plain and vanilla again!
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October 2024 by Daniel Dorsett
Fantastic! My wife and I ate lunch and went on the tour and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and Zachary was informative with a wit that was really enjoyable and a demeanor that was really kind. This truly was a highlight of our trip. If you are thinking about it, do it!
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October 2024 by Stephanie Vranizan
Fantastic educational & delicious luncheon and farm tour. Small farm is located north of Hilo in the rural country side and is worth the drive and detour. Started with lunch which offered explanation how vanilla was incorporated in various forms in all food items served. Followed by an informative farm overview and completed by some local coffee and ice cream. Well worth the $ and time spent. Highly recommend as an itinerary option.
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October 2024 by Rocke Kim
Nice,friendly atmosphere. Very informative guide & delicious sample of food .
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October 2024 by Edward Hoegg
This was an out of the way gem that my wife and I highly recommend. We did the culinary experience which was very informative (I will definitely be adding vanilla to my dishes earlier on from now on) and very delicious. Zach truly knew what he was talking about and his passion was evident. The food tasting was fantastic and I can’t wait to try some of the dishes at home.
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October 2024 by Akhila Yennam
Hawaiian Vanilla is a great located on the coastal road towards Waimea it’s a very beautiful place located in the lush greenery.
We went to the food tasting and vanilla tour it was by far worth every penny tour on our Big island trip. The food was made with soo much love and passion towards the dishes they are all top notch you can taste the quality of the ingredients.
The vanilla tour is amazing as many mentioned Zach is outstanding he is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic you will never regret your decision for going on his tours. He will make everyone smile.
Any of their tours is worth your time and money the do put a lot of lot of work and effort in curating the food and tours. They are hard working loving people you will feel the vibe.
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October 2024 by Corinne Self
The Hawaiian vanilla farm is magical. I have been twice. My favorite part is the incredible story of the family behind the farm. (I'm waiting for the book to come out). The tour and vanilla history is super interesting, we even saw a flowering vanilla plant on our last visit. You will also have the best ice cream you have ever tasted. This place is definitely worth the trip.
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October 2024 by Jonathan Sauder
Our guide, Zach, was great - very knowledgeable and engaging.
All the vanilla food items are awesome.
The only downside is that the parking lot is a bit small.
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October 2024 by Nabil Mouannes
We had an amazing experience at the Hawaiian Vanilla Company for our honeymoon! The drive to the farm was a delightful adventure, taking us off the beaten path through beautiful scenery. Our tour guide, Zach, was incredibly warm and knowledgeable, making the tour both fun and engaging.
The highlight was the four-course meal, each dish showcasing the unique flavors of vanilla in the most delicious ways. From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was truly memorable. Overall, it was a fantastic and enjoyable experience for my wife and me. Highly recommend it!
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October 2024 by Lexy Mouannes
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My husband and I had the pleasure of experiencing the Hawaiian Vanilla Company’s lunch, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and infused with the enticing aroma of vanilla. The food was incredible – each dish thoughtfully prepared with a unique touch of vanilla that brought out incredible flavors. The farm tour was a fantastic addition, offering fascinating insights into the vanilla-growing process. Zach was an amazing host and educational tour guide and it was amazing to learn about such a cool plant from someone so passionate about it. If you’re looking for a delicious and educational culinary adventure, this is a must-visit!
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October 2024 by T. Trent Stetz
Great lunch and tour, with a fun and enthusiastic guide. Informative and interesting.
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October 2024 by Kim Fernandes
Wonderful experience! We had the lunch tour package and both exceeded our expectation’s. First, the lunch was delicious and we enjoyed the ice tea and lemonade. Zach did an amazing job as our tour guide explaining the cultivation process and even provided cooking tips!
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October 2024 by James Urlacher
The tour was very informative! Our guide was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. He gave us great hints for cooking/baking with vanilla and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. I highly recommend the tour, just with I would have booked sooner and have lunch too but it was already sold out. Great products in the gift shop and shipping to the mainland!
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October 2024 by Ashley Conley
This is a total must stop for your Hawaii trip! We signed up in advance for the luncheon and tour. The food was great and the tour was amazing! Bryce was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Well worth the money and it was nice to buy some extra rubs and vanilla extract to take home to remember the experience!
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October 2024 by Marcia O.
Informative, fun, and tasty. From seeing the farm to leaning about the history and processing of vanilla, the tour is well worth it.
