jenny top 8 no. 12 KAUAI
The Nanea Coffee Truck on the North Shore. This is my absolute favorite coffee spot on the island. Just ordering is a feast for the senses; say hello to a little labradorite Buddha, pick out a sticker, get a coffee! Grab The Doreen Virtue original Angel card deck that used to belong to the owners grandmother, and unwind among plants, and sometimes a very very cute dog. #nanealovesyou @nanea_coffee
The art of Darcy Bartoletti!!!! Go to website. You will see exactly what I am talking about. Los Angeles native making gorgeous and energized work on Kauai. This work, Holo Holo, Meditation Composition #3 is part of my favorite series yet. Pay attention. You’ll thank me later. @darcybartolettistudi
The Princeville Botanical Garden and Chocolate Tour. Once a year I come to Kauai with one of my closest friends. I love to curate the week for her, and we love plants. This tour is my tops on The Garden Isle. It’s complete with fruit, honey and chocolate tastings. A perfect morning before lunch and the beach!!
Farmers Markets. Waipa Tuesday’s 2-5. A farmer’s market with the stunning Makaleha Mountains showing off, and local food, crafts, and music. I mean, you know what a farmer’s market is! Anaina Hou Community Park Kilauea Saturday’s 9-12. I like to pop over to this one and see what @grizwarekauai is up to on the bracelet and front!
Aloha Ola Farms Fresh Fruit Frosty’s and Ginger Tumeric Lemonade. I’m embarrassed to tell you how many quarts of juice I can drink from this place. I LOVE IT! @alohaolafarms
Sister Sister My friend Morgan has the absolute sweetest store in Koloa. Some of my favorite buys include a pair of Hunter green Donni sweatpants and a very pretty Gunes Swim beach tote. You can also stock up on my favorite perfume Bo by LIis! Perfect spot for bikinis and beach dinners. And then get a coffee in the courtyard @javakai @sistersisterkauai
The Kauai Hindu Monastery and Rudraksha Forest. If I had to choose one it would be this. My friend Prema Love told me about the magic of this place before my first trip to Kauai. I have never come to the island and not come here. I am devoted to Ganesha. Someone said once that Ganesha has a real grandmother energy and that resonated with me; the Ganesha here is strong. Sometimes they give tours to the temple, and the Ganesha on the path to the temple might be my favorite; they are all my favorite. I won’t ruin the beauty and magic of this place with so many words. Be sure to drive to the nearby Rudraksha Forest to see Hanuman, and make an offering to the god of courage and self-discipline.
LOLO on Kauai I’m a sucker for an independent designer on an island. I could spend hours, and I have, at this shop searching for the perfect pieces. Everything is one size and made of the softest cotton. I am currently over the moon about the boxer type shorts and have only worn those for three days straight, and then paired with her floral pattern tank top!! I felt proud as can be of this outfit!!
