Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens

Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens is a terraced garden in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, arranged on sloped land with plantings from different world regions. The collection features species from Hawaii, Central America, and other areas organized in distinct themed sections throughout the property.

The gardens were established in 1986 and are connected to a woman who lived from 1907 to 1975 and devoted herself to gardening. The project arose from a local organization dedicated to environmental education.

The site is named after Sadie Seymour, a woman devoted to gardening whose legacy is tied to plant stewardship and education. Visitors can see how the space brings people together through shared interest in growing things and understanding the natural world.

The gardens are open daily with free admission and feature walking paths that pass through different plant sections. Signs along the paths help visitors identify the plants and learn about their uses and origins.

The property contains an old Hawaiian heiau, a sacred temple from the 1600s that once served ceremonial purposes connected to local traditions. This archaeological site reveals how the land held deep spiritual importance long before the modern gardens were created.

GPS coordinates: 19.61419,-155.96838

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:44