Kaupulehu, Hawaii
Encyclopedia
Kaūpūlehu is the site of a historic settlement on the west coast of Hawaii island
, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands
.
Devastated by a lava flow, the area is now the home of luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
.
The name comes from Ka ulu pūlehu which means "the roasted breadfruit
" in the Hawaiian language
.
Access is from the lower Hawaii Belt Road, known as Route 19 or Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
In 1800, the volcano Hualālai
erupted and the resulting lava flow reached the sea near Kaūpūlehu. Oral histories tell of a bay and fishponds that were destroyed. The flow is named after Kaūpūlehu.
The crater on the side of Hualālai resulting from the eruption is also given the name Kaūpūlehu, located at about 6000 feet (1,828.8 m) elevation, 19°42′56"N 155°54′28"W.
on the Eleanora who was spending the winter during a maritime fur trading
mission. Something he did must have offended Metcalfe, who had Kameeiamoku flogged. This was to have severe consequences later. The Eleanora then sailed north to the island of Maui
to trade and resupply. In retribution for stealing a boat and killing a watchman, Metcalfe fired his cannon at the villagers of Olowalu
, killing and injuring hundreds.
About five or six weeks later the Eleanoras smaller tender Fair American, a schooner
under command of his son Thomas Humphrey Metcalfe arrived. The Metcalfes had earlier agreed to rendezvous at Kealakekua Bay
.
Kameeiamoku was waiting for his revenge. The schooner's small crew of five were easily overwhelmed. Four were killed, including Thomas Metcalfe. The lone survivor was Isaac Davis
. When King Kamehameha I
found out about the incident another sailor, John Young
, was captured by Kamehameha's men when he set ashore from the Eleanora to inquire about the Fair American. Kamehameha decided to spare the lives of Davis and Young, who became valued military advisors during his subsequent battles and negotiations with later visitors.
The muskets of the Fair American were salvaged and the schooner refloated. The Fair American, with its cannons operated by Davis and Young, led to the victory in the Battle of Kepaniwai
back on Maui, and the eventual conquest of all the islands. Simon Metcalfe eventually left the island, not realizing that he had indirectly caused his own son's death.
The airstrip is now used as a heliport
.
-based Four Seasons chain opened a resort in 1996 at Kaūpūlehu.
The resort makes use of natural materials indigenous to Hawaii, including rattan
, bamboo
and lava rock. It was among the 100 of Travel + Leisure's
world's best resorts awards in a readers poll in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and ranked in several "top lists" by Zagat Survey
s. Condé Nast Traveler
placed the resort on their "Gold list" for best resorts since 2005.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai was one of only three AAA
Five Diamond Award
winning hotels in Hawaii
. A par-72 18-hole golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus
. Golf Magazine
ranked the course one of the best in America
to play in 2002 and it annually hosts the Champions Tour
's Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Other amenities include spa services, five pools, and fitness facilities.
Alan Wong
had a restaurant at the resort from 2003 to 2008.
. The Kona Shuttle
is a private membership-based airline which operates weekly flights to the resorts at Kaūpūlehu.
In the Hawaiian Language Kū kio means "small pool of water".
Fishing is controlled in the area.
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major islands, several atolls, numerous smaller islets, and undersea seamounts in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some 1,500 miles from the island of Hawaii in the south to northernmost Kure Atoll...
.
Devastated by a lava flow, the area is now the home of luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Geography
Kaūpūlehu is located at 19°49′56"N 155°59′8"W in the northern part of the Kona districtKona District, Hawaii
Kona is the name of a moku or district on the Big Island of Hawaii in the State of Hawaii. In the current system of administration of Hawaii County, the moku of Kona is divided into North Kona District and South Kona District . The term "Kona" is sometimes used to refer to its largest town,...
.
The name comes from Ka ulu pūlehu which means "the roasted breadfruit
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry family, Moraceae, growing throughout Southeast Asia and most Pacific Ocean islands...
" in the Hawaiian language
Hawaiian language
The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language that takes its name from Hawaii, the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. Hawaiian, along with English, is an official language of the state of Hawaii...
.
Access is from the lower Hawaii Belt Road, known as Route 19 or Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
In 1800, the volcano Hualālai
Hualalai
Hualālai is a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands. It is the third-youngest and the third most active of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii, following Kīlauea and the much larger Mauna Loa, and also the westernmost. Its peak is above sea...
erupted and the resulting lava flow reached the sea near Kaūpūlehu. Oral histories tell of a bay and fishponds that were destroyed. The flow is named after Kaūpūlehu.
The crater on the side of Hualālai resulting from the eruption is also given the name Kaūpūlehu, located at about 6000 feet (1,828.8 m) elevation, 19°42′56"N 155°54′28"W.
Capture of the Fair American
In 1790, local chief Kameeiamoku met Captain Simon MetcalfeSimon Metcalfe
Simon Metcalfe was a British American surveyor and one of the first American maritime fur traders to visit the Pacific Northwest coast...
on the Eleanora who was spending the winter during a maritime fur trading
Maritime Fur Trade
The Maritime Fur Trade was a ship-based fur trade system that focused on acquiring furs of sea otters and other animals from the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast and natives of Alaska. The furs were mostly sold in China in exchange for tea, silks, porcelain, and other Chinese...
mission. Something he did must have offended Metcalfe, who had Kameeiamoku flogged. This was to have severe consequences later. The Eleanora then sailed north to the island of Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
to trade and resupply. In retribution for stealing a boat and killing a watchman, Metcalfe fired his cannon at the villagers of Olowalu
Olowalu, Hawaii
Olowalu is a community on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. It was the site of an incident in 1790 that had implications on the history of the Hawaiian Islands.-Pu'u Honua:...
, killing and injuring hundreds.
About five or six weeks later the Eleanoras smaller tender Fair American, a schooner
Schooner
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts with the forward mast being no taller than the rear masts....
under command of his son Thomas Humphrey Metcalfe arrived. The Metcalfes had earlier agreed to rendezvous at Kealakekua Bay
Kealakekua Bay
Kealakekua Bay is located on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii about south of Kailua-Kona.Settled over a thousand years ago, the surrounding area contains many archeological and historical sites such as religious temples, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places listings on...
.
Kameeiamoku was waiting for his revenge. The schooner's small crew of five were easily overwhelmed. Four were killed, including Thomas Metcalfe. The lone survivor was Isaac Davis
Isaac Davis (Hawaii)
Isaac Davis was a Welsh advisor to Kamehameha I and helped form the Kingdom of Hawaii. He arrived in Hawaii in 1790 as the sole survivor of the massacre of the crew of The Fair American. He along with John Young became friends and advisors to Kamehameha...
. When King Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
found out about the incident another sailor, John Young
John Young (Hawaii)
John Young was a British subject who became an important military advisor to Kamehameha I during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He was left behind by Simon Metcalfe, captain of the American ship Eleanora, and along with a Welshmen Isaac Davis became a friend and advisor to Kamehameha...
, was captured by Kamehameha's men when he set ashore from the Eleanora to inquire about the Fair American. Kamehameha decided to spare the lives of Davis and Young, who became valued military advisors during his subsequent battles and negotiations with later visitors.
The muskets of the Fair American were salvaged and the schooner refloated. The Fair American, with its cannons operated by Davis and Young, led to the victory in the Battle of Kepaniwai
Battle of Kepaniwai
The Battle of Kepaniwai was fought in 1790 between Hawaii Island and Maui. The forces of Hawaii were led by Kamehameha I, while the forces of Maui were led by Kalanikūpule...
back on Maui, and the eventual conquest of all the islands. Simon Metcalfe eventually left the island, not realizing that he had indirectly caused his own son's death.
Kona village
The area was fairly uninhabited until Texas investor John H. Jackson constructed his Kona Village Resort in 1961. At first all equipment came in by boat, and then a small airstrip was built. Instead of the typical concrete tower, traditional island architecture was used in individual houses.The airstrip is now used as a heliport
Heliport
A heliport is a small airport suitable only for use by helicopters. Heliports typically contain one or more helipads and may have limited facilities such as fuel, lighting, a windsock, or even hangars...
.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
The TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based Four Seasons chain opened a resort in 1996 at Kaūpūlehu.
The resort makes use of natural materials indigenous to Hawaii, including rattan
Rattan
Rattan is the name for the roughly 600 species of palms in the tribe Calameae, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia.- Structure :...
, bamboo
Bamboo
Bamboo is a group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family....
and lava rock. It was among the 100 of Travel + Leisure's
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based in New York City, New York. Published 12 times a year, it has 4.8 million readers, according to its corporate media kit. It is put out by American Express Publishing Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company led by...
world's best resorts awards in a readers poll in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and ranked in several "top lists" by Zagat Survey
Zagat Survey
Zagat Survey was established by Tim and Nina Zagat in 1979 as a way to collect and correlate the ratings of restaurants by diners. For their first guide, covering New York City, the Zagats surveyed their friends. As of 2005, the Zagat Survey included 70 cities, with reviews based on the input of...
s. Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler is a US magazine published by Condé Nast. It has its origins in a mailing sent out by the Diners Club club beginning in 1953, listing locations that would take the card. It began taking advertising in 1955. In order to attract more advertisers, it became a full-fledged magazine,...
placed the resort on their "Gold list" for best resorts since 2005.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai was one of only three AAA
American Automobile Association
AAA , formerly known as the American Automobile Association, is a federation of 51 independently operated motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a not-for-profit member service organization with more than 51 million members. AAA provides services to its members such as travel, automotive,...
Five Diamond Award
Five Diamond award
The AAA Five Diamond Award is the highest level of the AAA Diamond Ratings System for restaurants and lodgings administered by AAA ....
winning hotels in Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
. A par-72 18-hole golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus , nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. He won 18 career major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time. In addition to his 18 Majors, he was runner-up a...
. Golf Magazine
Golf Magazine
Golf Magazine is a monthly golf magazine owned by Time Inc.. It was started in 1960 by Universal Publishing and Distributing, who sold it to Times Mirror in 1972. Time Inc. acquired it in 2000. It was the world's most widely read golf publication from August 2006 to January 2007. The magazine is...
ranked the course one of the best in America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to play in 2002 and it annually hosts the Champions Tour
Champions Tour
The Champions Tour, a golf tour run by the PGA Tour, hosts a series of events annually in the United States and the United Kingdom for golfers 50 years of age and older. Many of the PGA Tour's most successful golfers have gone on to play on the Champions Tour.The Senior PGA Championship, founded in...
's Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Other amenities include spa services, five pools, and fitness facilities.
Alan Wong
Alan Wong
Alan Wong is a chef and restaurateur known as one of 12 cofounders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. They came together to form an organization to create a new American regional cuisine, highlighting Hawaii's locally grown ingredients and diverse ethnic styles...
had a restaurant at the resort from 2003 to 2008.
Kūkio
In 1999 another golf course and expensive vacation home development was built to the south called Kūkio, and then expanded to the north in 2007. The original developer was the Discovery Land CompanyDiscovery Land Company
Discovery Land Company is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based developer and operator of resort communities and private clubs in North America. The Company has been noted as one of the world’s finest developers of resort communities by Robb Report Vacation Homes and Luxury...
. The Kona Shuttle
Kona Shuttle
Kona Shuttle is a private all first-class charter service that flies from Oakland International Airport in California to Kona International Airport near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii...
is a private membership-based airline which operates weekly flights to the resorts at Kaūpūlehu.
In the Hawaiian Language Kū kio means "small pool of water".
Fishing is controlled in the area.