Kula can be considered the "heart" of Upcountry. It's not uncommon to see houses with children and flowers sharing the front yard with an animal or two. The climate here is cooler, with mists swirling in the valleys and groves of eucalyptus sheltering pastures full of cattle. Kula is also the habitat of the exotic Protea flowers and several farms grow acres of the many different varieties that are shipped all over the world. The Upcountry soil and climate produces remarkable flowers and vegetables. Kula onions are said to be among the sweetest in the world. The Tedeschi Winery in Ulupalukua is Hawaii's only vineyard. Stop and taste the Tedeschi products at the historic little stone tasting room, which was once a jail. The immaculate grounds, landscaped with 100-year-old trees, are a great place for a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine and a designated driver!
