Hawaiʻi Forest Farms invites guests to explore a restorative native rainforest near Volcano Village on the Big Island. This 29-acre agroforestry farm grows culturally significant māmaki beneath koa, ʻōhiʻa, and hāpuʻu ferns while ...
Hawaiʻi Forest Farms invites guests to explore a restorative native rainforest near Volcano Village on the Big Island. This 29-acre agroforestry farm grows culturally significant māmaki beneath koa, ʻōhiʻa, and hāpuʻu ferns while ...
A BIG ISLAND MUST DO!! During our week on the Big Island, the tour of Hawaii Forest Farm was definitely at the top of our list. Jordan did a great job of showing us the mamaki tea farm but also how they are working to honor the native Hawaiian landscape. What impressed me about the tour is the detail of how Hawaiian native plants are at risk due to invasive species as well as what their farm is aiming to do in the face of it all. We also got to see regenerative farming practices that work with other plants in the landscape such as bananas, taro, and more. This tour was amazing because it taught about the real Hawaii, and it added a layer of depth and meaning that just wasn’t present at other tours. At the end, you get free samples of mamaki tea, and it was delicious! We sat, drank tea, and chat. It was a really nice time. You also get a hefty sample to take home with you! If you are on Big Island and around the Volcanoes NP area, I cannot emphasize enough how much you need to book a tour for Hawaii Forest Farm!!!
AJ Ham
April 7, 2024
A BIG ISLAND MUST DO!! During our week on the Big Island, the tour of Hawaii Forest Farm was definitely at the top of our list. Jordan did a great job of showing us the mamaki tea farm but also how they are working to honor the native Hawaiian landscape. What impressed me about the tour is the detail of how Hawaiian native plants are at risk due to invasive species as well as what their farm is aiming to do in the face of it all. We also got to see regenerative farming practices that work with other plants in the landscape such as bananas, taro, and more. This tour was amazing because it taught about the real Hawaii, and it added a layer of depth and meaning that just wasn’t present at other tours. At the end, you get free samples of mamaki tea, and it was delicious! We sat, drank tea, and chat. It was a really nice time. You also get a hefty sample to take home with you! If you are on Big Island and around the Volcanoes NP area, I cannot emphasize enough how much you need to book a tour for Hawaii Forest Farm!!!
AJ Ham
April 7, 2024