Learn about agroforestry and regenerative agriculture in Maui, Hawaii

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Beschreibung
Aloha! Welcome! We are a 10 acre farm located in Makena, Maui. For anyone interested in organic farming, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about tropical agroforestry and regenerative agriculture. We are one of the only farms on the south side of Maui. We grow a variety of fruits including mango, avocado, banana, papaya, dragon fruit, and citrus. We have around 60 mature coconut palms and are beginning a reforestation project for native trees as well as a coconut orchard. Travelers will gain a unique, hands on experience and hopefully leave feeling healthy both physically and mentally.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Was ist das?
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hawaii has a rich and unique culture. We are surrounded by archeological sites, ancient walls, and very old trees. We are in the process of designing and shaping 3 acres of land in preparation for planting native species. Learn about Hawaiian history, sustainability, and connect with the aina (land) in a profound and meaningful way.
Arbeit
Help would include planting, weeding/mulching, cooking, possible occasional childcare, harvesting fruits and veggies, assisting with farmers market, and general farm maintenance.
Gesprochene Sprachen
English: Fließend
Unterkunft
New tents from Denver tent company, outdoor vegetarian kitchen, composting toilet, and outdoor shower. Food can be harvested from the land and certain staples will be provided by the farm.
Was noch ...
We are 1/4 mile, walking distance, from some of the nicest beaches on Maui. There is a marine reserve at the bottom of our road with excellent snorkeling and beautiful coastline.
Etwas mehr Information
- Internet Zugang
- Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
- Wir besitzen Tiere
- Wir sind Raucher
- Familien möglich
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
5 hrs mon-fri, possibly mkt on sat

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10.01.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Noelia Alejandra & Lorena Natalia )

Noe and Lorena are such wonderful people. We will miss them dearly on the farm. They are both very focused workers, able to follow directions, and willing to work hard.

Both of them are great with children and helped us care for our two young kids. Our kids grew to love them and we felt very comfortable when they would watch over them. I hope… read more

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08.12.2020

Vom Workawayer (Noelia Alejandra & Lorena Natalia ) für Host

Our experience at the farm was wonderful. Tim, Tina and their kids are lovely, we felt part of the family all the time. We spend a great time with them.
If you want to learn about horticulture, gardening and tropical fruits this farm is perfect. Tim knows a lot, he is a great person and he will teach you everything about it.
The place is amazing… read more

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09.10.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Campbell & Kirstie)

Campbell and Kirstie were such a great addition to our farm. Campbell’s knowledge and passion for plants helped us tremendously and his attention to detail continues to show even after leaving over a month ago.
Kirstie is a wonderful person and the two of them make a great team. Her creative and intuitive personality made everything on the farm… read more

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17.08.2020

Vom Workawayer (Campbell & Kirstie) für Host

We were planning to spend 1 month and spent 5 instead, partially because of covid but mainly because it was such an incredible place and Tim and Tina and their family are so amazingly welcoming and we feel like part of their family. As someone who is interested in gardening and horticulture this was a great opportunity to hone my skills and learn… read more

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25.03.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Marty & Sarah)

Marty and Sarah were such wonderful guests. They both were very clear communicators yet laid back and a pleasure to have around. Marty is a skilled carpenter. We were able to put his skills to use on a number of occasions. Sarah, a retired veterinarian, is kindhearted, hardworking, and great with kids and animals. The two of them make a great team… read more

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15.03.2020

Vom Workawayer (Marty & Sarah) für Host

Our stay with Tim on the farm accomplished just what we had hoped for...a warm, beautiful and interesting place to help pass the cold winter months of the mainland USA. The owners of the farm, and Tim, have invested a lot of time and money into the workaway program and it shows in the wonderful accommodations that were available to us. Our own… read more private wall tent was fabulous and a wonderful place to unwind & relax after the workday was done. We also loved to cook and hang out in the open air kitchen. With a great view of the ocean we often got distracted by the whales breaching throughout the day. The weather was fabulous while we were there, pretty much constantly between 66-82 degrees, which was perfect for us. Being close to the beach was great as there are several nice beaches within walking distance. We often walked to the beach after work to go snorkeling and swimming.

The work we did on the farm varied enough to keep things interesting and not be doing the same thing every day. Yes, there was a lot of on our knees weeding but thats to be expected on any organic farm. Some of the other tasks we did while there was planting various crops, watering, mulching, tending the nursery, various building projects, landscape work, working the farmers market, and picking/digging crops.

Tim was a gracious hosts and very accommodating in allowing us to pretty much set our own work hours as long as we got in the agreed upon 5 hours each day. Tim was very willing to share his vast plant & soil knowledge and experience, which made doing what we were doing that much more enjoyable because we understood WHY we were doing it. Working the farmers market on Saturday mornings was a fun way to “get off the farm” for a few hours. All the other workers there (including Tim) were very easy going and fun to work & socialize with.

This was our 6th workaway and we can honestly say that it ranks in the top 2 for overall quality workaway experiences. Although we missed the family style meals that we have had at other workaway locations, we understood that the dynamics of Tim’s young family did not easily facilitate those get-together type of meals. We were provided sufficient quantities of food staples and on farm produce to make most all our meals.

All in all, this was a great experience for us and a great way to meet new friends and experience Maui,Hawaii. If we ever feel the desire to do another workaway in Hawaii, we would certainly consider going back here.

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22.02.2020

Vom Workawayer (Shyra & Lipo) für Host

We had a wonderful time at the farm, we learned a lot, now we have a very clear understanding of how to grow life from seed and the main aspects of agroforestry. The project is growing a lot, and we are sure that from now on is going to be even more compact. Tim is a really nice person, very open and easygoing, helpful and funny. The food they… read more

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21.02.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Shyra & Lipo)

Shyra and Lipo are such wonderful people. They contributed in such a positive way and really set a high standard for what a work exchange can be. Clear communicators, disciplined, organized, motivated, clean, Shyra and Lipo brought all of these qualities to the farm on day one. They are easygoing yet hard working people. Even after leaving I can… read more

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21.10.2019

Vom Workawayer (Willy) für Host

So grateful to have been part of the project !! 😃 The organic farm produces a variety of tropical fruits you can learn about thanks to a wonderful team with Tim as manager 😍 There is no public transportation to access the farm but Tim arranged both rides to and from the airport..!! You can enjoy everyday the sunset from the kitchen or the beach… read more

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21.10.2019

Vom Workawayer (Charlotte) für Host

Such an amazing time at the farm! We only stayed 10 days but was lucky enough to find this piece of paradise. Tim is laid back, knowledgeable and has a great attitude. He also was nice enough to lend us his car (Belinda) for a couple days to explore the island. The farm is beautiful and definitely left learning a lot more about sustainable farming.

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21.08.2019

Vom Workawayer (Laurence & Camille) für Host

BEST FARM EVER!!

Our stay at the farm was amazing! For starters, the view was obviously astonishing (Hawaii, duhh). We would wake up to the sound and the view of the ocean. Then, Tim and Indie (Tim's dog assistant) would arrive in their golf cart to start the day! Good memories.

Tim is an amazing person. He has many interests like farming… read more

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31.05.2019

Vom Workawayer (Emily) für Host

I loved my stay at the farm. I learned alot about farming and enjoyed the easy food access. Tim is very kind and knowledgeable. The accommodations are comfortable and in a great location.

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29.04.2019

Vom Workawayer (Veronika & Daniel) für Host

Our experience here was absolutely amazing and honestly much better than we ever imagined it. We planned our workaway experience only for 18 days but were lucky enough to get the chance to extend our stay on a farm for an extra week and even meet with the owners that flew from Vancouver. If we had more time we would have definitely stayed much… read more

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28.04.2019

Vom Workawayer (EMMA & KYLE) für Host

Wow, what an amazing experience we had!! We were lucky enough to spend around 2 months at this farm, and I have got to say, the name of this farm speaks it all. From the moment we arrived at the farm, we could feel the spread of aloha and the powerful ohana love.

For us, the ohana was the best part. Tim and Tina, are wonderful people, I repeat,… read more wonderful people. They are easy-going, down-to-earth souls, who share a passion for sustainable living. From the get-go, they were very accommodating to our needs... even with their hands full of children ... literally. They have an adorable infant girl, and an energetic 3 yr old boy, who brought some youth back into us while we were there!

Here are some details that future workawayers might want to know:

Location: You are somewhat isolated at the South end of Maui, which brings mostly pros, but some cons. Pros - Being at the South end, you have warmer and drier weather, which means more sunshine - yahoo! You also are very close to the most beautiful beaches, and some of the best snorkeling spots. Our favourite beach was a 5 minute walk from the property, where we went for a dip after work almost everyday. Also, this area of the island has some amazing whale watching ... especially from the kitchen (during the whale season). If you want some chill nightlife close by, you can walk down the beach on any Sunday evening, and there you will find a drum circle... if you’re adventurous, bring your birthday suit. Cons - The farm is around 5 miles to the closest shops, so it is not necessarily easy to get places. We did the walk a couple times, and it takes about 2 hours (each way) ... although it is a nice walk. Depending on the time of day, hitch-hiking can either be very easy OR very hard ... so it is handy to have a back-up plan. You can also hitch rides with Tim and other farmworkers when possible. For longer staying workawayers, you may have the option to borrow one of the vehicles there in exchange for extra hours, when available. With that said, I would recommend this farm for those who are looking for a relaxing vacation, with LOTS of beach time and less shopping/nightlife.

Accommodation: The tents were brand new for us, and they were perfect for our needs - simple, clean, ocean/mountain view, good ventilation, and close to the kitchen and toilet/shower areas. We did have some visits in the tent from our bug friends - a scorpion, family of tiny ants, and a few cockroaches ... but that just toughened us up a bit. The toilet is compostable, so you will need to be ok with dumping the waste every now and then. The kitchen is the bomb diggity. It is fully functional, and has an AMAZING view! The only thing is the witching hour just after the sun goes down, when you are forced to turn the lights on to cook ... the cockroaches like to stretch their wings and say hello for a bit ... but you get used to it.

Work: Be prepared to get sweaty! There was a good balance of work to do on the farm, always lots of weeding, but Tim is open to switching up tasks when you want a change. Tip: Do the weeding in the morning. Also, if you specialize in certain areas, or enjoy doing specific things, Tim is pretty accommodating for that. For example, I loved seeding and taking care of the nursery plants, so I would tend to work there more; whereas, Kyle had some experience with irrigation, so at times he would help Tim with the water system. We learnt a lot about agro-forestry and sustainable farming during our stay, as well as LOTS about the native Hawaiian plants. Tim was always keen on teaching us about the dynamics of the farm, and answered our many questions in detail, so we could really understand the plants and specific processes that were layed out.
We also alternated with the other couple, to work at the farmers’ market, which was another highlight to our trip. We met many like-minded people, found ourselves growing our sense of community, and became more familiar with Maui’s culture through the lens’ of the locals.

To sum it up, if the opportunity arises in our life, we will DEFINITELY return.

A Hui Ho to our Makena Ohana!

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02.04.2019

Vom Workawayer (Stuart & Tijen) für Host

We spent 7 weeks on the farm with Tim and his wonderful family overlooking the incredible Maui west coast.

The property is located in Makena which is a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest town of Wailea. Getting around was a tad difficult early on as there are no buses nearby. Tim was kind enough to let the workawayers use one of the farm cars in… read more

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13.12.2018

Vom Workawayer (Killian & Karalyn) für Host

We had a wonderful experience with Tim and stayed for almost eight months. The highlight for us was bringing produce to sell at the farmers' market each week, where we got to know members of the community and learn from farmers on Maui. Our experience is in farming and permaculture, and Tim gave us the freedom to implement practices in which we… read more

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