| october 2018 7
Innkeeper Pua Norris
was born and raised in
Volcano Village.
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Accommodating families of four, the two-bedroom
Asian-inspired Mauna Loa suite showcases
floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows that
unveil views of the lush, primordial foliage of
the Kilauea rainforest. The doors and windows
were handcrafted with “furniture quality” details
by a local artisan. The meditation loft upstairs is
outfitted with yoga mats and a prayer table. There’s
even a rain-fed koi pond next to the wraparound
decks that brings a sense of serenity to the
surroundings.
All of the amenities—including rocking chairs on
the lanais, plush bedding, linens and robes, and
locally sourced antiques with island history—add
to the allure of the setting.
“Everything we do here is to enhance the romantic
ambiance,” says Ed. “We work very hard to
provide an upscale, memorable experience in the
rainforest. The whole idea is to escape reality and
become part of the natural environment.”
For Pua, the opportunity to become the head
innkeeper of Volcano Village Lodge came about
after she returned home this year from living in
San Diego, where she served in the U.S. Navy. She
has many family members who live and works
in Volcano Village, including her parents, Kathy
and Ola Tripp, who own Lava Rock Café, Kilauea
Kreations and Kilauea General Store. Her sister,
Julene, works as restaurant manager at Lava Rock
Café, while her Aunty Leann sews handmade
creations for Kilauea Kreations, the quilt store next
to Lava Rock Café.
“There’s so much to see and do here in Volcano
Village, even when the park was closed for
so long,” says Pua, who helped co-found the
recently launched Experience Volcano visitor
awareness campaign. “Volcano Village is a magical
honeymoon destination. It’s also a great getaway
for residents, as well as a convenient home base for
visitors who want to explore Hilo and other nearby
attractions.”
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