The Garden at the Edge of the World

Consider a garden, especially a garden on Kauai, Hawaii’s fourth largest island. What would you expect to see? Acres of colourful and fragrant flowers? Paths lined with artfully arranged bushes that meander past artificial fountains and tumbling waterfalls? Those gardens exist on Kauai, but the Limahuli Garden and Preserve is not one of them. “People often come out of the garden in tears”, says Lahela Correa, the visitor program manager, “because they have connected with the spirit of the valley. We consider that a successful visit.”