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14 Apr 2025
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Description
My name is Brian and I am a local Hawaiian fisherman and surfer. I’m in the beginning stages of building up our family farm to increase food security on our island and be able to feed our family, friends and community. I enjoy sharing and teaching Aloha. Whatever your expertise may be… we want to make projects for anyone passionate about being a part of a local island family!
We would love some long term help if possible.
We are growing food just for family and friends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is so much to learn in Hawai’i. From plant varieties to the history of this ancient archipelago… Kaua’i is the magical Hawaiian people expect to find. From hiking to surfing and so much in between there is so much to enjoy on Kaua’i. I have been working on my fishing boat and if I have time I try to take her out fishing once in a while. there is the potential to go fishing too.
Help
We are growing food just for family and friends.
In the next 12 months we will be planting papayas, avocado, breadfruit(‘ulu), Kalo and several other food bearing crops. Some days might be fertilizing(organic) young trees or weeding garden beds. We will also be building chicken coops, a full size farm house and additional farm dwelling units. We have goats, sheep, pigs and dogs that we feed, water and take care of as well. There are garden beds so we can grow greens for some of our meals too. Basic housekeeping needs as well! What tasks are you already great at?!?
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hawaiian: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a few 8’x10’ Farm sheds on the property that have been transformed into comfortable living quarters. Besides work, we usually only are at home when waking up and going to sleep because there is so much to explore on our island. There is a large off property house available for workawayers. There is plenty of pancake mix, oats, rice and beans and other staples for food which can be really nice with some fresh fruits and veggies from the local farmers markets that happen daily around the island.
What else ...
There is so much to explore when you’re not helping around the farm. Beaches for swimming, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, etc. and the mountains has great hiking and cool swimming holes to chill off on a hot Hawaiian day. We are located up against the forest reserve so you can start exploring directly from our place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (13)
Brian is interested in doing something good for the Workawayers, for example his legendary fish tacos.🌮 He also likes to share the hidden treasures of the island.
I liked the work, so I fixed some broken appliances and did some… read more
I tried to tell him he wasn’t allowed to leave. Haha! jk tho
See you again bradda!🤙
She is welcome back time and time again. Aloha Maria!🤙
I worked at the hostel for about two and a half months. (Initially, it was supposed to be just one, but it was impossible not to extend my time there.) We worked every other day in shifts. The tasks were very manageable, and communicating with… read more
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Brian is interested in doing something good for the Workawayers, for example his legendary fish tacos.🌮 He also likes to share the hidden treasures of the island.
I liked the work, so I fixed some broken appliances and did some… read more
I tried to tell him he wasn’t allowed to leave. Haha! jk tho
See you again bradda!🤙
She is welcome back time and time again. Aloha Maria!🤙
I worked at the hostel for about two and a half months. (Initially, it was supposed to be just one, but it was impossible not to extend my time there.) We worked every other day in shifts. The tasks were very manageable, and communicating with… read more
Every day here is a perfect day.
Aloha and Mahalo!
My past nine weeks with Brian have been nothing short of amazing. I took this opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and ended up feeling more comfortable than I ever have before, you will fall in love with this island and its people. From local swimming holes, to deep sea fishing, or Hawaiian history and folklore, Brian… read more
Great energy, great help, sharp thinker.
Bring new ideas to the table to help better our spot. Welcome back anytime she wants! Mahalo again Lena!🤙 aloha
Brian and his… read more
I spend 5 months with Brian in Kauai (Paradise) at the hostel and it was an experience for a lifetime.
Brian was always open to share Aloha and help with open questions and tell you about the Aina and history of Kauai.
If you have any questions feel free to ask him anytime he will help you out :)
The work hours are very fair and there… read more
The work was okay, we usually worked at the farm, organizing piles, feeding the pigs, working on the house, etc. We… read more
