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Our family, our home and our farm all survived the fire, but this has been a devastating time for our community. We invite you to help but please make sure you can be respectful of our grieving community.
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Our beautiful three acre off grid fruit tree farm is near the ocean and next to a stream bed in Northwest Maui. We grow banana, papaya, ‘ulu, lemons/limes, coconut, avocado, and noni while operating a thriving farm stand. We are a family of 4 usually have two to four workers with us depending on the season. Our land is sacred and we invite you to join us as a fellow caretaker.
Honolua Bay is a short walk from the farm and is famous for snorkeling and beauty. Mokuleʻia beach is a 15 minute walk away and is one of the nicest beaches in Hawaii. Honolua also has great Hawaiian cultural and historical significance which you will learn about while you are here.
We invite good people who will be positive additions to our happy and healthy community. One of our core values is to find the win/win situation with people so that everyone is stoked doing excelent work while maintaining good vibes on the land. We also value effective communication so that everyone’s needs are addressed, thoughts valued, and expectations managed. We have benefitted greatly from the social/cultural exchange of hosting amazing people.
No Smokers, heavy drinkers, or addicts please.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It can be a real challenge for tourists to learn about Hawaiian history or connect with the culture in an authentic way because Hawaii has been so commercialized. Did you know that Hawaii was and still is a sovereign nation? While here we will share with you the concept of Ahupua'a and our land's role in it. You will have access to recomended Hawaiian books. We can teach you about the Hawaiian plants we grow, their role in the culture, and the sacred nature of Honolua. We are founding members of the Save Honolua Coalition and helped save the surrounding area from commercial development and had it made into a State park. We actually worked with the State to develop an amazing plan for the design and ongoing care of the park.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We basically have 3 categories of work that we need help with:
* Farming (weeding, weed whacking, planting, harvesting, watering, spreading mulch, sifting compost)
* Food Industry/Customer Service (Making and selling banana bread and lemonade for our farm stand)
* Construction (Building, wood working, plumbing, electrical, tractor operation, chain saw)
We will hire you as an employee so you will need to have a U.S. passport or a U.S. drivers license along with a social security card or a birth certificate. For all categories of work, pay will be $12/hr for all hours worked doing any job for us. There are opportunities for tips. You will need to buy your own food.
You will be expected to work 24 hours/week. With some planning we can make a schedule that accommodates the experiences you want to have on Maui. We prefer to start with a 6 week commitment but have had people stay with us for years!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own 8x8’ tent on a raised platform w/ canopy to keep the rain and sun off or possibly a room in our tinyhome or wagon. There is a common area with kitchen, sofa, and hot water shower.
What else ...
There are great beaches, hikes, and snorkel spots within walking distance of the farm. When you want to explore other parts of the island, you will need to catch a ride to the bus stop which is located 3 miles away at Napili Market. Or its a $7 Uber. For info on bus routes, check out the public transit section on Google Maps or search “maui bus”. To see Hana, Haleakala, Twin Falls, I’ao Valley, drum circles, and other places like that, you will need to rent a car or find a friend with a car because the bus does not go there.
Keep in mind we have lots of bugs and critters in hawaii including mosquitos, spiders, cockroaches, mice, feral chickens & feral cats. The tents are great because they seal up and keep the critters out. Wild roosters often “kock a doodle do” at night. We live off the grid so our solar electrical system is prone to outages especially on rainy days. We turn the power off at night. It is a very off grid experience.
Regarding cell phone service on our land... Verizon works well. T-mobile works so so. Sprint & ATT don't work at all. We have pretty good high speed Internet thanks to Starlink. We do turn the power off overnight starting around 9pm usually.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fast wifi but we turn the power off overnight and since we are off grid we are prone to frequent outages.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 423863242462
Feedback (37)
4 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host
Changed my life. This was one of the most fun places I've ever visited in my life. I really want to come back and visit Maui again some day. MAHALO John! 🤙🏝
11 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Quayshawn)
Quay got so much done. What an amazing work ethic he has. His efficiency was exemplary. What I will remember most from our time together is how much I enjoyed his company. It was very enjoyable and rewarding to get to know him.
(Excellent
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9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Quayshawn) for host
This place has been an enchantment. You will face yourself.
If you leave here stronger and wiser, then you've done the right things.
The Family are amazing. I cant even put into words the amount of trust and respect they showed me.
I learned a lot about taking care of plants, and at the same time a lot about life.
They do a lot for the… read more
If you leave here stronger and wiser, then you've done the right things.
The Family are amazing. I cant even put into words the amount of trust and respect they showed me.
I learned a lot about taking care of plants, and at the same time a lot about life.
They do a lot for the… read more
8 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shyan)
Shyan feels like part of our family. She is a joy to get to know and there is much to admire about her. Her integrity, intelligence, loyalty and great work ethic stand out. Not only did she bless our family and farm but she also had a good impact our community. Anyone would be lucky to have her come to be part of your’s.
(Excellent
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16 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shyan) for host
Where to begin! This family made me feel as though I was an adopted daughter. They are full of love, joy, and kindness that they share with anyone in their path. They have a beautiful and deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture and they taught me so much during my time there which was a true blessing. During my 2 1/2 month stay I worked with their… read more
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4 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host
Changed my life. This was one of the most fun places I've ever visited in my life. I really want to come back and visit Maui again some day. MAHALO John! 🤙🏝
11 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Quayshawn)
Quay got so much done. What an amazing work ethic he has. His efficiency was exemplary. What I will remember most from our time together is how much I enjoyed his company. It was very enjoyable and rewarding to get to know him.
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Quayshawn) for host
This place has been an enchantment. You will face yourself.
If you leave here stronger and wiser, then you've done the right things.
The Family are amazing. I cant even put into words the amount of trust and respect they showed me.
I learned a lot about taking care of plants, and at the same time a lot about life.
They do a lot for the… read more
If you leave here stronger and wiser, then you've done the right things.
The Family are amazing. I cant even put into words the amount of trust and respect they showed me.
I learned a lot about taking care of plants, and at the same time a lot about life.
They do a lot for the… read more
8 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shyan)
Shyan feels like part of our family. She is a joy to get to know and there is much to admire about her. Her integrity, intelligence, loyalty and great work ethic stand out. Not only did she bless our family and farm but she also had a good impact our community. Anyone would be lucky to have her come to be part of your’s.
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shyan) for host
Where to begin! This family made me feel as though I was an adopted daughter. They are full of love, joy, and kindness that they share with anyone in their path. They have a beautiful and deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture and they taught me so much during my time there which was a true blessing. During my 2 1/2 month stay I worked with their… read more
12 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was a fantastic person to have on the farm. He worked with enthusiasm and was very smart and capable. Plus he was super fun to be around.
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
John and his family are a band of angels. They create such a special community on that farm, I felt welcome the moment I arrived and torn to pieces leaving 5 weeks later. This was my first workaway, and defintely not my last.
If he puts you on the land, your work will be a healthy mix of battling 6-foot grass with a weed whacker and shovel, and… read more
If he puts you on the land, your work will be a healthy mix of battling 6-foot grass with a weed whacker and shovel, and… read more
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Scott & Lauren) for host
This is a long overdue review but better late than never. We could not say enough good things about the Farm and this family. Something that often goes unmentioned when you travel is the people you meet. And what I’ve decided is, that’s just the best part. Yes, Maui is beautiful but John and his family absolutely made this experience.
Farms… read more
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5 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott & Lauren)
Lauren and Scotty are wonderful people and great workers. They have a fantastic work ethic and are a joy to be with. They are self motivated and made a big difference on our farm and in our little community. I highly recommend them. Sad to see them go…
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host
This is way way overdue because my workaway account expired while i was living here and havent signed up for one since! I lived on John's farm for a year and it was one of the best experiences of my life! All of the coolest and most caring people i met on the whole island were because of john, whether it be his family and friends or workawayers… read more
23 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)
Max was a complete joy to have on the farm. He is smart, a hard worker, very considerate, and just a quality person.
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host
Hey everyone, I'm Max! I have spent a wonderful month with John on his farm, here is my experience:
The host:
John was an amazing host, he made sure to make work schedules that fit both of us.
He is very knowlegable and knows many things of the Hawaiian way. Ask him about it, he loves to spread the knowledge.
I was with John during a tragic… read more
The host:
John was an amazing host, he made sure to make work schedules that fit both of us.
He is very knowlegable and knows many things of the Hawaiian way. Ask him about it, he loves to spread the knowledge.
I was with John during a tragic… read more
3 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kenna) for host
My stay here was an amazing experience for me. John is a great guy and communicates very well. The job itself is very relaxed and super easy. The location was incredible, one of the prettiest places I have ever stayed. I didn't have a car and hitch hiked a lot. I highly recommend this work trade!
18 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kaelyn) for host
This place is magical. Months after departure, I still think back on my time spent at Honolua Bay often and with immense gratitude in my heart for this beautiful family and the beautiful people it attracts. The work is fun and fulfilling, and the living conditions are aesthetically pleasing as well. The "aloha spirit" is certainly bright in this… read more
17 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host
I had the most beautiful stay. I'm so grateful that I got the chance to stay 6 weeks from beginning of September to end of October at this magical place with such wonderful, loving and caring people around. The team I worked with was amazing and John and his family are so very helpful and trying to make this stay an unforgettable experience. I… read more
8 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dimitri)
I have known Dimiti for a long time and he is a wonderful person. He is smart, talented, resourceful, trustworthy, and a joy to be with. He can handle responsibility and is a good leader.
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel )
Miguel is a great person. He is trust worthy, capable, and very pleasant to be with. Everyone on the farm really misses him. Job well done!
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
The time I spent with the John and his family earlier this summer was truly a magical experience. Prior to my departure, John was excellent with communication and was more than happy to answer any question I had. Immediately, when I got to the farm I felt right at home. The community that John and his family creates is so welcoming and accepting.… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maureen & Emma)
It was sad to say goodbye to these amazing women. They did a fantastic job and were such a joy to be around. We are very grateful to have had the chance to host and get to know them.
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maureen & Emma) for host
(Emma) My five weeks on the farm was truly a life changing experience. John and his family are so welcoming and I felt really welcomed and included immediately upon arriving. It was so awesome to learn about the culture and the land, especially from John who cares so much about it and about teaching it. I could not recommend this workaway enough!… read more
10 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I was fortunate enough to spend 2 months on the fantastic property that John and his family own. Teaching is second nature to John and during my time I was able to amass a good knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history, which was one of the best parts of the time I spent. The family is extremely welcoming and giving and I felt like I was a part of… read more
19 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna is an exceptional person in every way. It was a great joy to get to know her. Her effect on our farm and family will be missed. Make sure you invite her to your workaway while you can because this young lady will be running a company soon.
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
It was wonderful getting to know Elizabeth. We are going to miss having her around. She is smart, dependable, capable, fun, and cool. It will be fun to watch her on her path to happiness and success in the world.
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
The six weeks I spent with John and his family were the perfect way to begin my post-collegiate life. I learned so much from John about the Hawaiian culture and the importance of caring for sacred land and the environment. The farm was incredibly welcoming and the family is great with communication and was incredibly supportive in making my time… read more
23 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Niklas) for host
I did not know what to expect or what I got myself into but boooy it was one of the best times of my life for sure!!! Everything about this place is magical! The farm, the coast, the sea and for sure the whole family (I still have the painting with me in Berlin- greetings to the kids :D)! Even with the mosquitos, it is probably one of the most… read more
30 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew has a lot going for him and I highly recommend him. He has a great work ethic and outstanding integrity. He is pleasant to be with and integrated well into our community.
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
John's farm is truly a magical place. You can feel it in the air, and I was more than lucky to have had the opportunity to stay for about a month. John strikes the perfect balance between laid back and extremely passionate, which made working at the farm simply a dream. The work is rewarding and felt the opposite of micromanaged. John is super… read more
26 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ava )
Ava was amazing and we wish she could have stayed forever. But we know the world needs her. She was so solid and wonderful to be with. It was all joy and no drama with this dear soul. Great work was done and we are grateful for her influence on my daughters.
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ava ) for host
My stay at the farm was EPIC!!! John and his family are so sweet and accommodating and they made me feel so at home. John is a super funny guy and he has some amazing stories to tell. The living situation was super comfortable and John made sure you had everything you needed. The work was rewarding and easy to pick up. The location of the farm is… read more
7 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Michaela) for host
I had a life changing experience here! The entire family is so kind and warm and welcoming. The land is stunning, and it was so fun to pick fresh fruit right off the tree. The work here is fulfilling and you will never be bored. There are just so many things to do within walking distance if you're not afraid to explore. Snorkeling across the road… read more
4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Damon) for host
This was my first Workaway (5 weeks) and what a start! The farm was an amazingly beautiful place, the forest and bay were spectacular and being able to snorkel as often as I wanted was simply fantastic! I would never get tired of swimming with turtles. John and family were great I was able to provide help with some carpentry and plumbing. Working… read more
3 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Damon)
Damon is a very talented, experienced, hard working, and pleasant person. He made a big difference on our farm in a short amount of time. I really appreciate his ability to take ownership of a job and get it done. He did some amazing carpentry for us and fixed some tricky problems around the farm. And I really enjoyed getting to know him and we… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tabyr)
Tabyr is a ray of light. She lit up our farm and our family. We wanted to adopt her. She is a hard worker, dependable, trust worthy, and a joy to be with.
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tabyr) for host
Words cannot even begin to describe my experience staying with John and his family!! I had the most magical time caring for the land. The work warmed my heart every day- definitely the most fulfilling opportunity I've gotten my hands on so far. Farm life taught me tons of new skills revolving around the native plants and construction, and on top… read more
11 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rionna )
Rio is smart, hard working, respectful, and detail oriented. She was very nice to be around and an excellent community member. She is able to handle responsibility and learns quickly. And she has style!
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Ella is an amazing person who we will miss. She is very smart, capable, respectful, trustworthy, dependable, self sufficient, caring, fun, cool, deep… you get the idea. It has been quite a joy to get to know her and her contribution to our farm has been considerable.
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
John, his family and this land are such a positive force on this island. It was an honor and a service to work with these people. Working for John is a breeze... he communicates thoroughly, encourages creativity and is very down to earth. He is super knowledgeable about the land, the culture, and the people of the island... as well as a sports and… read more
5 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
We are so grateful to have gotten to know Chris. He is an amazing human being. He is extremely capable, reliable, kind, smart, trustworthy, loyal, as well as hip, cool, and fun. He made a big impact on us. He also shows great leadership qualities. Hey world! Check out Chris!
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host
I'm posting this about 365 days late but better late than never. while I was working I wrote down my review on my notes so I'll just copy and paste it below. John, i hope everything is going well for you and your family and congratulations on your Lakers winning it all! (to give a little glimps into how late this post is) Thanks for everything!… read more
11 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
Nick is self motivated, smart, hard working, and very nice to be around. He was able to take initiative and follow directions. He is a very capable person and has good problem solving skills. I also found him to be a very enjoyable and interesting person. I highly recommend him and am grateful for our time w/ him.
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (William & Rhian)
We are so very grateful for our time w/ William and Rhian. It was a pleasure to get to know them and we were sorry to see them go. They are both intelligent, hard working, self motivated, thoughtful, curtious, respectful, clean, good communicaters, creative, nice to be with... you get the idea. These are high level people who got great work done… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Bethany) for host
I had a wonderful time staying on the property with John and his family. My favorite memories were embracing my inner child when playing with the girls, having both fun & thought-provoking conversations with the other amazing workawayers, and getting to help convert a bus into a tiny home.
Maui is a magical place to visit and the Farms is right… read more
Maui is a magical place to visit and the Farms is right… read more
10 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany)
Bethany did a great job for us. She is smart, hard working, responsible, and talented. We enjoyed getting to know her and were grateful for her time here. She was also very sweet to our daughters. Mahalo!
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Timothy ) for host
I stayed on the farm for a little over a month and it was such a great experience I did not want to leave! John and his family are very welcoming and the community on the farm really made this stay special. The location is great if you enjoy being a little off the grid. I enjoyed working on the food truck and around the farm on the land. Maui is a… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Franca) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I enjoyed every single day of my stay on this farm. I will never forget the great community and all the appreciation of all the amazing people there.
I liked the work in the Food Truck a lot. It was cool and fun to meet people from all over the world and I learned a lot about organisation and team… read more
I liked the work in the Food Truck a lot. It was cool and fun to meet people from all over the world and I learned a lot about organisation and team… read more
28 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Franca)
Franca is an amazing individual. We loved hosting her. Not only is she a delightful individual, she also is very smart, capable, motivated, reliable, and fun. We miss her. If you get the chance to host her, do it.
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sven) for host
I had wonderful and magical 5 weeks at the farm. There are no words to describe the joy I felt getting to know John, his family and also the other workawayers. Everyone was super welcoming and appreciative of the work that I did. I worked in the food truck for most of the time which I enjoyed a lot. It can get quite busy at times but the amazing… read more
16 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Madison) for host
The family was overwhelmingly kind, loving, welcoming, and accommodating. Such a great first workaway experience! The work is fun and the people there are amazing; I made many life-long friends! This is such a sacred and beautiful area. I had an incredible time. Thank you for allowing me to join your family!
6 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hadley )
Hadley was a fantastic person to have in our community. She was really nice and fun to be with and did a fantastic job. She is very responsible. A+ all around!
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe & Kaden)
Zoe is a wonderful person. Not only was she a delight to be with, but she was a very talented, capabable and dependable worker. She is drama free and really adds love and light to her community. She will be missed.
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
Sabrina is a special person and a fantastic worker. She was a delight to be around and a cherished addition to our farm. We highly recomend her and hope she comes back.
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host
To the dearest farm Family: I can’t put in words how wonderful was my time there and how meaningful to my life! Honolua Bay is a magical place and you couldn’t make it better. Nature blossoms all around and there is a deep feeling of peace and harmony in every single detail of the bay. In such a short time you became my family and the emotional… read more
22 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
sarah is a delightful person and a very skilled/hard worker. we appreciated her joyful nature, sense of humor, and dedication to the job.
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kima) for host
Aloha! sorry for leaving this review so late! and even now I don't have the words to say. Living here was a truly amazing experience, and I still feel like a part of the island. I can't wait to go back some day and I will certainly be stopping back here to say hello to this wonderful family. Though they were very busy while I was there, they are… read more
6 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)
We are so very grateful for Tyler. He was a real over achiever and really got into his work. He was very nice to be around too. Tyler is a very smart, capable, considerate, and fun person. Mahalo Tyler!
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
I was a wonderful experience having Peter on our farm. He was a fantastic worker, very nice to live around, and a fun person to be with. He was very smart and pleasant. Peter would be great for any situation.
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
kat and gizem did a fantastic job for us and were very nice to be around. we very much appreciated and enjoyed them.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (SelinaKoeniz) for host
Thanks to the farm team for the amazing 6 weeks we spent together. Honolua Bay is a remote special place with beautiful nature, a mysterious rainforest, a bay to watch surfers (or snorkel when the water is calm and clear), a sand beach (20min walking away). Hitchhiking works pretty well and then you can explore a different area. I often went for a… read more
13 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Britta) for host
Sorry I'm writing my feedback so late, but better late than never right? ;))
I had a wonderful stay at the farms and made great connections with the people there. John's whole family is so nice and I learned a lot about Hawaiian culture from them. This place is somehow magical as it makes you feel relaxed from the first day you're there!
I really… read more
I had a wonderful stay at the farms and made great connections with the people there. John's whole family is so nice and I learned a lot about Hawaiian culture from them. This place is somehow magical as it makes you feel relaxed from the first day you're there!
I really… read more
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Britta)
Britta was a force of goodness for us. She was a very smart capable hard worker and very nice to be around. We miss her.
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sofya) for host
So grateful for the opportunity to have stayed here. John and his family are super welcoming and accommodating, and the other people living on the farm are some of the kindest and coolest people you will ever meet.
The location is a dream, volunteering days go by quickly, tourists and locals are super friendly and generous (super easy to hitch… read more
The location is a dream, volunteering days go by quickly, tourists and locals are super friendly and generous (super easy to hitch… read more
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofya)
Sofya was a great volunteer and a joy to have with us.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clélia & Christophe)
Wow. Clélia & Christophe were amazing workers. They are a couple of the most capable people you will ever meet. We were lucky to have them come work and live with us.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Anita and Anna were so great that we invited them back for more. They were delightful to have on the farm and were amazing and smart workers. Great people!
(Excellent)
6 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We stayed at the farm for a month and it was our first workaway experience. It’s pretty close to two beautiful beaches and you can either hitchhike (wich works pretty well) or take the bus to town.
John and his family are welcoming and you’ll feel at home right away. His mother in law, who also runs the food truck is super kind and wise and a fun… read more
John and his family are welcoming and you’ll feel at home right away. His mother in law, who also runs the food truck is super kind and wise and a fun… read more
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is smart, fun, cool, and a hard worker. We are very impressed and grateful.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kt)
KT was amazing. We are very glad to get to know her. She was very thoughtful and a great worker. And she brought a lot of joy to the farm.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sage)
It was a pleasure hosting Sage. She did a great job on the farm and was very thoughtful.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Baylee)
Bay was a wonderful person to have with us. She did great work and was a joy to live with. And she was fun. Good vibes with Bay!
(Excellent)
11 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Baylee) for host
I loved every bit of staying on the farm. John and his family share their Aloha spirit with all that work on the land. Such a welcoming Ohana. Honolua Bay is a cherished part of Maui with blessed beauty. With the numerous nearby beaches and breathtaking look outs it is easy to feel aligned. My stay was for 6 weeks and each week was full of… read more
31 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Abbie)
we very much enjoyed having abbie at our farm. she was very responsible, reliable, friendly, and respectful. we wish she could have stayed longer.
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronique)
Veronique is a quality human being. She was solid at work and very nice to be around. Miss you Veronique. Aloha.
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Veronique) for host
I spent only 2 weeks at John's farm. I am glad I had that chance to see that very special place. The family is very welcoming and generous and makes you feel like you are part of it very fast and they know well the area. Plus the area is so beautiful!
The job was not hard, it is kind of cool to think I have been selling smoothies in the jungle!… read more
The job was not hard, it is kind of cool to think I have been selling smoothies in the jungle!… read more
19 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rich) for host
John and his family are wonderful, welcoming, hard working and truly care/respect others and Mother Earth. Such an honor and pleasure to work on their beautiful farm by the bay!
17 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rich)
Rich is a man of integrity, a hard worker, and fun to be around. He was great to have on my farm and around my family.
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Abby & Eli) for host
This farm was a very special place! John and the rest of his beautiful family are all very kind and welcoming and the children are some of the cutest you will ever meet. in the few weeks spent there I met so many amazing people, drank so many delicious smoothies, ate quite a few animal crackers and learned so much about the Hawaiian culture. The… read more
21 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby & Eli)
Eli & Abby were both very hard and dependable workers. It was a joy to have them on our farm. We were sorry to see them go.
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayden)
hayden is a hard worker and a man of integrity. we enjoyed hosting him very much.
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maitlin)
It was a pleasure to have Mai with us. She did great work and was very sweet to our daughter. We ended up extending her stay by several months.
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
mark was detail oriented and worked hard. he is a very nice person too.
(Excellent)
