Last Updated on January 4, 2021 by Angus. If there’s one fruit that’s most associated with the tropics, it’s the mango. The Keitt mango is the super-sized variety – a giant serving of delicious, natural sweetness. There are 5 different mango varieties grown at Horizon, and our favorite, by a long shot, is the Keitt. READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 29, 2019 by Angus. Cycling is a big part of my life and a great way to keep fit. Here on the Big Island of Hawaii there are plenty of places to cycle. One of my favorite routes is from Kona, north to Waikoloa. It’s approximately 50 miles and it takes READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Pig board showing example of ‘compression or fire’ very rare even for curly koa To the casual visitor, Hawaii is sunshine and beaches. But it’s more than that. If you visit often, or for long enough, or are lucky enough to live here, you’ll discover a unique product READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. French toast under lights There are two recipes which are considered the ‘most asked for’ from guests who have stayed at Horizon Guest House. The first is usually the whole grain hot cereal which we featured in an earlier blog post, and the second, is our delicious Portuguese sweet READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. The rare white sea urchin. Kona Coast. 40 ft depth. Photo credit: Clem Classen Diving in Hawaiian waters, whether it’s snorkelling or scuba, has always been regarded as one of the must-do diving experiences. But if you have ever dived in other locations around the world it READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Sunny is a special horse. Not just because she’s so special to us but also because she has an incredible pedrigree. Her official name is ‘Mirasol’ which means ‘look at the sun’ and she has been with us since 1996, when she came to us from Rancho Del READ MORE…

Last Updated on September 27, 2023 by Angus. Kalij pheasants It’s not just domesticated animals you’ll see at Horizon Guest House. We have abundant wild bird life here on the property and in this post, part I of II, we’ll feature some of our favorites. Kalij pheasant The kalij pheasant was first introduced to Hawaii READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Guests at Horizon Guest House often ask me ‘what makes Hawaii so special?’ and the first answer that usually comes to mind is ‘the weather’. The weather on the Big Island is consistent and doesn’t tend to change much throughout the year. The Big Island also has an added READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Over the years guests have frequently asked for recipes of items on the Horizon BnB menu. Among the most requested recipes – our wild rice hot breakfast cereal! It’s sometimes called muesli, granola or oatmeal – the name varies from region to region. So why is it so READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. A’a and Pahoehoe lava Hawaii is a series of islands composed, primarily, of lava. Lava isn’t all the same. Two main types are A’a (ah-ah) and pahoehoe (paw-hoey-hoey). There is also a third type, but you’re not likely to encounter it as it forms during submarine eruptions, this READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Poncho and Lefty striking a pose Over ten years ago we added to the Horizon animal family with the first of two donkeys. Poncho was the first addition and soon after we added Lefty. Both donkeys were born in the wild but were captured when they were young. READ MORE…

Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Angus. Gold Dust Gecko in the garden at Horizon Guest House Even though it was introduced from further afield, the gecko is now emblematic of Hawaii, and you can’t go far on the Big Island without finding them in the natural landscape, printed on READ MORE…