Rosewood Impacts

ROSEWOOD IMPACTS

At Kona Village, stewardship of Kaʻūpūlehu guides how we operate — honoring the land, sea, and community while protecting this extraordinary place for generations to come.

Overhead view of bungalow buildings and grass lawns at the shote with ocean waves crashing against lava rock

ROSEWOOD IMPACTS

Guided by the wisdom of the area’s lineal descendants and cultural advisors, Kona Village approaches hospitality with humility and care. Our role is to be thoughtful stewards of this coastline, protecting natural habitats, supporting the local community, and living in balance with the land and waters that have sustained life here for generations.

OUR INITIATIVES

Caring for Hawai`i's living landscape

TRY WAIT INITIATIVE

In partnership with local families, fishermen, and the Ka`ūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee, this community-led effort allows a stretch of coastline to rest from fishing for a decade, helping restore balance to the reeds and coastal waters.
MONK SEAL REHABILITATION CENTER

Kona Village partners with Ke Kai Ola, the Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital, to support the recovery of one of the world's most endangered marine mammals. Guests can join the effort by fishing for tilapia in our lagoon, providing food for seals under the hospital's care.
KA`ŪPŪLEHU MARINE LIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

For more than two decades, the community-based organization has brought together local families, conservation leaders, and businesses to restore coral reefs and native fish populations along the coastline. Kona Village proudly supports the committee’s efforts.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Kona Village has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to help restore and propagate native coral species at Kahuwai Bay. This work supports the long-term health of Hawai‘i Island’s reefs, helping these vital marine habitats continue to thrive.
Local Hawai`i Island Farms

Nearly 70 percent of the ingredients used across Kona Village’s restaurants come directly from Hawai‘i Island. Close relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and producers allow our chefs to cook with the island’s seasonal harvest while supporting the agricultural community.
Sustainable Service

Thoughtful practices extend beyond the kitchen. Food waste is carefully repurposed through local partnerships — including a nearby farm where surplus organic material is used to feed livestock — that help reduce landfill and promote a more circular food system.
Partners in Provenance

Through Rosewood’s Partners in Provenance program, Kona Village collaborates with some of Hawai‘i Island’s most respected producers, including Kona Sea Salt, Blue Ocean Mariculture, Hawaiian Vanilla Co., and Wai Meli Honey — bringing the island’s distinctive flavors and craftsmanship to the table.

Sustainability

Powered by the Sun

Kona Village is home to one of Hawai`i's largest privately operated solar microgrids, powered by more than 8,000 panels across a two-acre solar field. By harnessing the Kona Coast's abundant sunlight, the resort operates on renewable energy, reducing reliance on the island's shared resources.

Sustainability

Honoring Wai

In Hawaiian culture, water, or wai, represents life, prosperity, and connection to the land. Kona Village's reverse osmosis wastewater treatment systems purify water and reuse it for irrigation across the property, helping preserve this vital resource.

Support our Cause

Travel with Purpose

At Kona Village, meaningful experiences deepen the connection between guests and the land. Through culinary gatherings, conservation activities, and farm-to-table traditions, guests are invited to engage with the people, ecosystems, and cultural heritage that shape life on Hawai‘i Island.

Island Roots Dinner

An evening that celebrates the flavors and traditions of Hawai`i Island. In collaboration with our chefs and local purveyors, this gathering highlights sustainability grown ingredients while honoring the island's agricultural heritage.

Waipunalei Fishing

Cast a line in the resort's lagoon while helping address a local ecological challenge. By fishing for tilapia — an invasive species that can disrupt native habitats — you'll support conservation efforts while learning more about the island's delicate ecosystems.

Fresh From Kahiko Māla‘ai

Kona Village's on-site farm produces a vibrant harvest of fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round. Guests are welcome to explore the gardens and discover how the island's soil, sun, and rain nourish the ingredients that find their way to the resort's kitchens.

ROSEWOOD IMPACTS

Supporting our people, communities and environment

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Kilo Kai Ocean Activities

Island Roots

Petroglyph Tours

The Iconic Hideaway Rooted in Joy

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