Aloha

Here at Hale Akua Garden Farm our mission is to promote action that restores and maintains the health of our planet through sustainable gardening practices.

In cooperation with Om Shanti Gardens, a certified organic farm, Honopo Farms and the Launa I'o Eco-Education Center in Huelo, we run classes in various aspects of organic gardening. All our instructors are qualified organic farmers with specialized knowledge of the farming requirements in the East Maui area. Our classes cover a variety of topics including composting, pruning, pest control, and soil testing.

Our teachings incorporate the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people and their extensive knowledge about cultivating the native Hawaiian herbs, flowers and vegetables. Our Hawaiian guide, Lei'Ohu Ryder, a spiritual leader and teacher of ancient Hawaiian culture and practices, was the inspiraton for the Launa I'o Eco-education Center. Lei'Ohu Ryder has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Peace Corps and the United Nations for her social and cultural contributions. We are fortunate to have her involved in our ongoing planning and instructional activities. Her "house blessing" performed on our land April 5th, 2007 was profoundly inspirational to all who attended.

As always our farm is open for scheduled tours. If interested call or write. We'd love to have you visit.

Aloha Nui Loa

Michael Shiva D'Addario and Lori Grace
Hale Akua Garden Farm

WWOOFer opportunity at Hale Akua Garden Farm

Experience a holistic lifestyle and learn organic farming with Maui’s top teaching farmers at our lush, tropical, certified, organic farm. Free classes also include composting, recycling, solar energy, green living, yoga, meditation, intimate relationship skills and Compassionate Communication (NVC). Some of our teachers have 30 or more years teaching experience in their chosen fields. (view biographies). Work Exchange is based on 5-6 hours a day depending upon type of accommodation; task oriented projects. Work includes farming, landscaping, office work, cleaning, maintenance. Other exchanges possible with discussion.

The new program begins the first of each month. In order to learn organic farming and support the farm productivity, a 3 month commitment and a $150 deposit required (refundable when commitment is kept) . 7 acre property has 60 ft. chemical free swimming pool, sauna, 3 hot tubs, and spectacular views overlooking Haleakala mountain crater, and cliffside ocean views of 30 miles of untouched Hawaiian coastline.