Welcome to Grove Farm

In November of 1864, Hanalei-raised, George Norton Wilcox took over the lease for Grove Farm Plantation and quickly became its sole owner. In addition to being an enterprising innovator of plantation sugar culture, Wilcox was also a power in Hawaiian politics, a community leader, and a philanthropist. Under his leadership, Grove Farm came to be synonymous with high quality and positive economic growth on Kaua'i. This reputation has remained true to this day.

During the first 100 years of existence, Grove Farm grew to a sugar plantation of approximately 22,000 acres, with about one-half of the area in sugar cane and cattle pasture. In 1974, Grove Farm ceased sugar operations and leased its cane lands to neighboring plantations. The company then diversified into residential, resort, industrial and commercial land development and management and agricultural land licensing.

In the mid-1990s, sugar cane operations ceased in eastern Kaua'i, after over 125 years of effort. A majority of the former Grove Farm and Amfac sugar lands were then leased for cattle ranching, tree farming, and growing of diversified crops such as corn, bananas and taro.

In December 2000, Grove Farm was purchased by Mr. Stephen M. Case, the co-founder of America Online. Additionally, in July 2001, Mr. Case purchased approximately 18,000 acres of former Lihue Plantation lands in the Lihue/Hanamaulu area, increasing his land holdings on Kaua'i to about 40,000 acres.

Corporate Overview

Grove Farm is shifting its focus toward management of its prime holdings on Kaua'i, enhancing its land and water resources to meet Kaua'i's housing needs and to promote diversified agriculture.

In its transition from a sugar plantation to a land development and management company, Grove Farm continues to maintain its keen focus and commitment to the Kaua'i community. It is well known for its responsiveness to change and meeting new challenges, with a rich heritage of leadership initiated by its founder nearly 150 years ago.

This tradition will continue to guide Grove Farm and to lead Kaua'i to further quality growth in the years ahead, while preserving and enhancing those unique qualities that make Kaua'i our beloved island home.