Originating in 1896, the Kilohana Estate has its roots in the efforts of Albert Spencer Wilcox, who functioned as a plantation manager for what was initially conceived as a functioning cattle ranch. Fast-forward several decades and Albert's nephew, Gaylord Parke Wilcox, took control of the property in 1936, erecting the tudor-style mansion we see today. It was a modern marvel for its era designed by the distinguished British architect, Mark Potter, its furnishings procured from Gump’s of San Francisco (a luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer founded in 1861), and all lumber used for construction also shipped from the west coast.

Today, the 16,000 square-foot Kauai mansion has been meticulously restored to recapture its 1930s charm and elegance. It currently serves as a home to specialty shops, art galleries, and Gaylord’s restaurant—a stunning dining establishment with enchanting courtyard seating

So whether you came to visit one of the featured local art galleries, just shop, enjoy the culinary treats at courtyard-based Gaylord's Restaurant, or enjoy an evening Luau, don't forget to ride the Kauai Plantation Railway touring the fruit orchards, agricultural parks, and animal pastures, or even better, take the train ride getting off for a guided tour through the orchards for a first-hand look and taste of the property's fruits right off the tree.