The Hibiscus
Always a matter of controversy here in Hawaii ... the Hibiscus. So many types, colors, sizes. In the early 1900's the Hibiscus of any kind was considered the Territory Flower. In 1959 when Hawaii became a state the flower was also recognized as a state symbol. In 1988, finally a decision was made, the yellow Hibiscus became the Flower of the 50th State. People still will argue about which color hibiscus is actually the State flower. The Hibiscus usually does not have a scent, at least I don't think so. I have many Hibiscus scattered throughout my property. I have yellow, red, pink, white, orange. I remember going back to NJ after first visiting Hawaii. My new wife and I went to the Home Depot and bought a Hibiscus bush. We would get so excited about the bush getting one flower. We would notice the bump start, then it would grow, then it would open, and two days later the flower would have wilted and fallen off the bush. Weeks could go by before seeing another flower start to bud. Never did we have more than one flower at a time. Once I moved here to Hawaii I was shocked by the growth of the hibiscus. My hibiscus bushes are taller than I am and are constantly putting out flowers, many at a time. I do notice there are times of year there are less than normal and sometimes there are more flowers than normal. I love giving gifts of this type to home owners after closing on a home.
The Plumeria Tree
The flower behind the ear, something you will see at every turn here in Hawaii. The plumeria is the most popular flower to do that with. An unmarried woman will put the flower behind her right ear and the married woman will put the flower behind her left ear. I think I have more Plumeria Trees on my property than anything. The fragrant smell at times is so strong. That's one of the reasons I planted so many, not to mention they are so easy to root and grow. My daughter will go out into the yard and pick the flowers by the pile, bring them in and disperse them throughout the house. Sometimes I will be just sitting there and get a smell of it and think "what is that smell, mmm", then notice the flower lying there. My wife will take the children for walks around the neighborhood and gather plumeria and make leis for the whole family, an event at school or when guests are expected.
The Papaya Tree
If you have ever been in Hawaii then you have seen a Papaya Tree. They are everywhere. While, I find them completely useless aside from being the best birdfeeder, many people find lots of uses for this (in my opinion) tasteless fruit... especially medically.
Next time you buy a papaya save few seeds for planting. Choose dark, unblemished seeds. Simply plant the seed in soil and it takes about 8 months to actually have fruit start to grow.
Patrick J. Lambert Realtor/Salesperson Century 21 All Islands 808-937-1188
Growing Bananas in Hawaii
One of the most exciting things for this Born in New York, raised in Jersey boy is growing my own fruit and vegetables. What makes it more exciting is that I get to do so year round. Everything has it's season and everything I have learned over the past 6 years of living and growing here in this beautiful place I have learned by doing. A small banana grove can yield many bananas. Each tree seems to only grow one bunch of bananas at a time, but not like a bunch of bananas you would buy from the store. These bunches of bananas have 40 plus bananas on them. Some of the bunches growing clearly have more than that... probably 100 plus bananas. We picked a bunch last week and they slowly ripen. The bananas will not ripen until they are picked from the tree.
My wife has been living on banana smoothies, made a banana cream pie, banana bread with chocolate chips and there is still a whole bowl full of bananas left, still ripening.
I love living in Hawaii. Every year around this time our small, very remote town has a Hula Festival. Yesterday was this years big event. It's always so wonderful and our family really enjoys the show every year. It is clear every year how hard the Hula Dancer, both men and women, work to perfect their artful dance. My children always enjoy. My daughter loves the Hula dancing and stands on the side dancing, moving her hands as if she really knows what she is doing ... I think she is a natural. My son, though not into the dancing, always has the best time. He runs into his school buddies and there is a water slide for the kids that he spends most of his time on. There are horse rides, also a favorite of my daughter. My favorite part is run by a very kind woman named Melody. She works with the schools and the town to promote reading for the children. There is a display of books, each child can take one free book. They have tables set up for coloring and the children can get their faces painted. She has bags full of prizes for the kids and they can participate in potato sack races, three legged races, relay races. My daughter entered her first race, a three legged race, and she and her partner won first place. My little 4 year old in her first race was a big winner. I was so proud. My son got there just in time to take second place in a 50 yard dash. The food is always great. The local restaurant serves these wrap type sandwiches they call HOGZILLA's and they are so good, I can't even describe it. The children of course get their shaved ice just as they are running out of energy and it's time to go. 
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www.patrickjlambert.com I am Patrick J. Lambert. I am an honest, hard working, full time Agent. I live in Ka'u and love living here. Nobody can service Ka'u Real Estate better than I. 808-937-1188
Patrick J. Lambert
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808-937-1188
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I hereby pledge to work hard. With honesty, integrity, morals, ethics and to look out for your best interests.
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ABOUT ME
I am Patrick Lambert. I live in the Ka'u District of the Big Island of Hawaii. In my opinion Ka'u is the best place on earth. I have a wife and two kids, one in the Na'alehu school. I have worked hard to become the best, most honest and caring Realtor and my hard work has paid off. Simply go to www.patrickjlambert.com for printable subdivision maps, to view MLS listing for land or homes in the Ka'u area, to find out about Ka'u and why it is so special. My site is not all about me, it's about Ka'u. I represent Ka'u and all that it includes from Miloli'i (milolii), Kona Country Gardens, Kula Kai View estates, Kahuku Country, Hawaiian ocean view ranchos ( HOVR ), Hawaiian ocean View estates ( HOVE ), South Point, Waiohinu, Discovery Harbour, Mark Twain Estates, Green sand and Kiolakaa subdivisions, Na'alehu ( naalehu ), Colony One at Sea Mountain Resort, Pahala Village, Wood Valley, Volcano Golf and Country Club. While I have access to all of the islands I stick with my Ka'u. I know Ka'u, I love Ka'u. I find that sales is not about arm twisting or telling stories, it's about educating people. Giving them the information they need and informing them of the choices they can make once they have the information. I believe everyone should own a home. I believe in helping everyone own a home, good credit or bad credit I will help work it out or at least help make a plan to work it out so that one can become a home owner in the future. Call Patrick J. Lambert Realtor , Salesperson 808-937-1188. Don't forget about that website http://www.patrickjlambert.com, you will not be disappointed.
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Ka'u
Ka'u is said to be the landing site of the first Polynesian settlers. Covering over 80 miles of coast south of Kailua-Kona and due west of Hawai'i Volcano's National Park, Ka'u is Hawaii's largest district in terms of land area. Ka'u is filled with history one can see in the many petroglyphs from Miloli'i to Volcano. In the 1960's astronauts trained for lunar missions on the lava fields of Mauna Loa and in the 1860's Mark Twain spent time in Waiohinu, right here in Ka'u, and planted a Monkey Pod tree. (In 1957 the original tree was blown down and a new tree grew from it's sprouts that still stands today). Ka'u today is home to some of nature's most precious gifts. One can almost always see an endangered sea turtle at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach or one can find a real olivine Gem by taking a hike to Green Sands Beach off South Point. For those of us who know better, we have already found our green Gem ... called Ka'u.
Miloli'i
Miloli'i , located between mile markers 88 & 89, offers both approx.1/4 lots or 1 acre lots. Prices on vacant lots start around $45,000, homes starting around $195,000 for stunning ocean and mountain views. Whale watch, enjoy spinner dolphins, scuba/snorkel, fishing, boating, hiking to hidden beaches, exploring caves. All right here in Miloli'i. It's beautiful, peaceful, End every night with a sunset that lasts forever, see snow atop the mountain during season. Look at that mountain range. Miloli'i is one of the few places in Hawai'i one can actually own ocean front property. On a clear day you really can see forever. Ocean front properties start at approx. $299,000.
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Kona Country Gardens I&II, Kona South Estates, Keone's Rancho
These three subdivisions are all located between mile marker 77 & 79. All offer about 20 acres, sunrise & sunset, VIEWS of South Point, white water coastlines, far off bays. These views are from "Road to the Sea".
Kona Country Gardens is located at "Road to the Sea". There are some 1 acre lots on "Road to the Sea". Prices start at approx.$22,000. This road leads to two of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Keone's Rancho is located between Kula Kai View Estates and Kona Gardens with prices starting around $250,000.
Kona South Estates is located below Kahuku Country and also between "Road to the Sea" and Kona Gardens. 20+ acre parcels begin at $189,000.
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These three gated communities offer 3 acre lots and incredible views of South Point, whitewater coastlines, incredible sunsets, vast open skies.
Kona Gardens is located between mile markers 78 & 79 and offers views from almost every lot. Prices start around $59,000 for 3 acres with electric & paved roads, around $350,000 for a home. Gate code needed.
Kula Kai View Estates is located between mile markers 77 & 78. The views above are from Kula Kai View Estates. Some lots have caves or lava tubes, some are full of Ohia trees. Prices start around $69,000, $235,000 for a home. Newly paved roads, electric, gate code needed.
Kahuku Country is located between mile markers 77 & 78. Very private and secluded with tree lined properties, perfect weather all year, electric & still close to shopping. Vacant lots sell for around $100,000.
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HOVE, is not only the largest subdivision in all of the USA, it is the cheapest place to buy in Hawai'i. A whole acre can be yours for around $12,000. Imagine owning land in Hawai'i for only $12,000. Crawling up the slopes of Mauna Loa, backing up to both the Federal Park and Manuka State Park, HOVE offers views from most locations. What a great place for the family with a local playground, ball field, community activities and much, much more. HOVE is close to all of your shopping needs...Restaurant, Pizzeria, grocery, gas/service station, nurseries, hardware store, vet, hair/nail salon, etc...With 1 Acre parcels starting at $12,000 you can invest in your future now. You can buy new construction in HOVE for around $230,000
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Do you want a lot for a little? Do you want incredible views and acreage? Do you want to be out of the way, yet close to shopping? You get all that right here in Hawaiian Ocean View Rancho. Hawaiian Ocean View Rancho offers a whole world to the buyer looking for country living, affordable parcels and incredible views of South Point, white water coastlines, the most amazing sunsets. Stars so bright at night and so close. Have you ever seen the moon set? This is what living here is all about. This view is from a lot located in the lower section. Standing here on this lot you can see it all. Go at sunset and see that amazing sky light up over the South Pacific. Every night is a different light show. Price start around $57,000 for 3 acres with electric, paved roads and VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS. $98,000 for a small home.
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Imagine waking up to this sunrise every day. You can do that in Discovery Harbour, a golf course community. Located just off mile marker 65, with about 1/3 acre lots, surrounded by a Trent Jones, Jr. designed golf course, all with sweeping views, Discovery Harbour offers views of Mauna Loa, of Kilauea and the volcano flume, views of the vast ocean, bays, whales. With prices starting around $68,000 for a vacant lot and $270,000 for a new home, a community association offering organized activities such as Holiday BBQ's & dinners, volunteer fire department, neighborhood watch, social gatherings & clubs, it's no wonder this is one of the fastest growing communities on the Big Island. Located just minutes from South Point where some of the best fishing in world is located & just minutes from the Sea Turtles at the famous Black Sand Beach of Punalu'u, voted one of the "World's Top Ten Beaches" by The Travel Channel.
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Mark Twain Estates
These views of whitewater coast are just some of what you get in Mark Twain Estates. Some lots offer views of the volcano flume, Waiohinu hills, pastures, distant bays. Some offer it all. Prices start around $45,000 for these 1/2 acre lots of lush, green land, $120,000 for a small home. Being centrally located between Hilo and Kona makes it easy to enjoy the entire island and all it has to offer it's residents. There are two points of entry to this area. Kamaoa Rd, between mile market 65 & 66 and South Point Rd, between mile marker 69 & 70, entering on the other end of Kamaoa Rd. Close to both South Point and Punalu'u, both with boat ramps, fishing, swimming, camping, scuba, snorkeling, hiking to Green Sand Beach, golfing. Right next to Discovery Harbour for those same awe inspiring sun and moon rises over the horizon.
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"The hills are alive" with a great view lot in Green Sand or Kiolaka'a. Down the beaten path, just off mile marker 65 down Ka'alu'alu. Green Sand and Kilolaka'a both offer 1/4 acre lots, many with views of the ocean and the mountains. Prices start around $20,000 for lush, green land. Centrally located between Hilo & Kona and to the center of Na'alehu Town for all of your shopping needs, business needs, medical needs, and more. Minutes from private beaches, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, wheeling and so much more. Be part of a growing community of people from all over the world offering a diverse and open way of life. Enjoy lots of local culture in the many events held throughout the year such as Hula Festivals and Rodeos and a Farmers Market offering island fruits & veggies.
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This old Hawai'ian town with it's old plantation style homes has everything you need for country living. There is a quaint public library, post office, local old fashioned theater house, many places of worship, the world famous Punalu'u bakery, The Hana Hou Restaurant, Naalehu elementary school, Na'alehu park where you can find one of the most filling lunches around, and so much more. You won't find too many lots available for sale, but homes start at around $155,000 for a 3 BR, 1 BA home. For the family there is lots of local fun and activities all year round. Music, dancing, sports of all kinds. Easter egg hunts, Santa Claus and Hula Festivals... are all part of the local events every year. This photo is the center of town, looking down the ball field and park where activities take place every night.
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Colony One Condominiums at Sea Mountain Golf Course are between mile marker 56 & 57 and start around $205,000.The photo shown is the view these condo's offer. Just feet away from the ocean and the famous Black Sand Beach of Punalu'u and those rare sea turtles. If that's too far you can always enjoy the pool.
Between mile marker 51 & 52 there is the Village of Pahala, an old sugar plantation community of plantation style homes. Prices start at about $208,000 for a home. There is a local post office, bank, grocery, restaurant, hospital.
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Wood Valley is a mystical place. Hills and valleys of green, lush land where anything can grow. Located beyond Pahala and located close to a well known Buddhist Temple that has been frequented by the Dalai Lama, Wood Valley grows some of the best coffee on earth. Mostly larger parcels between 10 & 35 acres, some with views of the ocean, the mountains, the valley with prices starting around $495,000, $650,000 for a home. Wood Valley is a very special, a very spiritual place. Wood Valley has it's own water source and the water is said to be the purest on earth. Located just an hour south of Hilo, Wood Valley is still close enough for the person commuting to work. Produce your own fruit, trees, coffee, sod, Christmas trees, MacNuts,...anything grows.
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Snow in Hawai'i? Who would have thought you could get views of snow capped mountains in Hawai'i? Well, here you go between mile marker 30 & 31. This view from Volcano Golf and Country Club is just one of the many different and wonderful views available throughout Ka'u. Prices start at about $113,000 for a 1/4 acre lot in this golf course community, $335,000 for a brand new home. Only 35 minutes from Hilo, makes shopping easy, driving to work in Hilo bearable. Just minutes from the Volcanoes National Park, where I have seen some of the best whale watching during season.
Ka'u (ka-oo) meaning: To be mine...and it really can be yours.
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Miloli'i: Take Milolii Rd off of Hwy 11 located between mile marker 88 & 89 Miloli'i Beach at dusk Ocean View: Located between mile markers 76 & 80 Sunset ... from Ocean View South Point: Location: Hwy 11 to South point road after mile markers 69 & 70 South Point: The Point at South Point Green Sand Beach Off to the East of the boat ramp down at South Point, there is a trail leading to the very rare, very beautiful Green Sand Beach. It is quite a hike, at about 2 1/2 miles each way, but well worth the effort. Who knows? You may find a real olivine gem... I did. Location: follow directions to South Point find above mentioned trail Green Sand Beach Green Sand Beach Waiohinu: Location: Between mile marker 65 & 66 ... next to Waiohinu Park Mark Twain Tree
For the most beautiful sunsets a 5 mile drive down to Miloli'i is the perfect way to end your day. There is a small park, a picnic area, camping, and a secret trail leading to a secret beach called Honomalino.
Miloli'i:
Everything needed for living is right here in Ocean View. Restaurant, market, gas stations, nurseries, salon, hardware store, etc... As an added note the Ocean View Pizza place serves the best Philly Cheesesteaks with something you can never get in Philly...Aloha
Ocean View:
You can actually touch it. The southern most point in the USA, that is. Vast sea cliffs, rolling surf, boating, fishing, hiking to Green Sand Beach, warm trade winds are all reasons to make a point of stopping at South Point.
This is the place Mark Twain planted that famous Monkey Pod tree. Although the property, once called Mark Twain Square, is owned privately you can still feel the history when you stop to look at the tree grown from a sprout of the original destroyed in 1957.
Waiohinu:
Na'alehu:
The town of Na'alehu is the center of Ka'u. It is a growing area with golf course communities, the world famous Punalu'u Bakery, dining at the Shaka and the Han Hou, shopping, an uutdoor Market selling local fruits and veggies every Wednesday and Saturday, an old theater house and yet Na'alehu still maintains the old time charm of yesteryear that is Hawai'i.
Location: Between mile markers 63 & 65
Na'alehu:
Na'alehu Theatre
Whittington Beach State Park
A beautiful place to have a picnic, a dip in the tide pools, a campout, a BBQ, etc...
Located between mile marker 61 & 62
Whittington Beach State Park
From scenic point looking over Whittington Beach State Park
Black Sand Beach:
Soft black sand beaches, sea turtles, golfcourse, incredible sunrises, fishing, camping, boating, surfing, BBQ, gift shop. That's all I have to say about that.
Located between mile marker 56 & 57
Black Sand Beach:
Sea Turtles at Punalu'u Black Beach
Punalu'u:
Sea Mountain Punalu'u is a beautiful place to rent a vacation rental to stay in our great area. On a golf course at the beach with a pool. LIKE TO STAY HERE? EMAIL ME NOW OR CALL MY TOLL FREE NUMBER 866-757-5728
The Village of Pahala is an old time sugar cane village that offers local dining and shopping, beautiful mountain scenery and awesome shoreline views. Pahala has the only hospital for 50 miles. Stop in and enjoy a local dish at the Cafe.
BANK WITH ATM AVAILABLE
Location: Between mile marker 55 & 56
Volcano:
A golf course community, a private fern village, a drive through volcano are all part of this desert rainforest. Tour the Volcano Winery or stop at the Lava Rock Cafe for a great meal before a breathtaking drive down the slopes of Kilauea to the lava flow. Hiking to the lava flow was one of the most exciting and difficult experiences of my life but worth every step I took. A MUST for all.
Located: Entrance to park between mile markers 28 & 29. Entrance to Village mile markers 27 & 28
The Arch at the Sea at Volcano
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