Loved the views on clear days, the AMAZING hospitality of Jill and Curtis (Jill dried our cold jeans after a summit visit and did a load of laundry for us!). We were greeted with a amazing bottle of wine and fresh fruit for our honeymoon. It was above and beyond and so sweet.
you should know that though Kula is close to Halekala, for sunrise leave at least 1.5 hours before sunrise. 2 hours if you REALLY want a parking spot. And of course, follow Jill's guide for making reservations. (note: the park opens up approx 40 more spots at 4pm hawaii time 2 days before sunrise. log on exactly at 4pm as they sell out in like 10 min.)
We enjoyed the Thompson Walk Jill recommended, Grandma's Coffee House (they no longer serve dinner), and the Kula Lodge.
The studio is truly immaculate. So clean. So artistic. Amazing bed. The garden is serene, and lighting and footbridge make this place truly a dream.
We loved spending our honeymoon here. I would love to come back one day to the incredible Jasmine Studio! Book it, you won't regret some time in the upcountry! We did 6 days in Wailea and 3 in Kula and loved seeing a different part of the island.