Expect to have your mind blown in the best possible way. The stars are outrageous in their profusion especially later at night when the solar pathway lights are out. Kalapana Gardens used to be an old and thriving community before a 1990’s lava flow destroyed everything and now folks are basically homesteading off the grid on the lava. I have a huge amount of respect for the folks who are making their life there now, as well as deep sympathy for the people who lost not only their homes but more importantly the place that held their story going back many many generations.
The home itself is utterly delightful in its thoughtful and stylish simplicity and Jade is a generous and lovely host. The information book provided is chock full of information about the area. Know that there is no lava visibly flowing anywhere on the island, not at the end of the road nor at Hawaii Volcanos National Park. I didn’t come for lava per se so I wasn’t disappointed. Just a heads up. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.