Our
Projects
Over the years, we have been blessed to work alongside amazing people striving to accomplish noble endeavors. Application of permaculture at these project sites vary, though the work is never ending. As the community of aloha ʻaina grows, we hope to see positive development toward a productive world.
Luluku Restoration
Aina Aloha O Na Lima Hana is a family farm ran by Mark Paikuli-Stride and his ʻohana. This farm strives to put families into an enviroment where they can enjoy, learn, eat, and heal with one another. Located in Kaneʻohe, on the windward side of Oʻahu, Mark and his family farm Kalo and various other hawaiian plants in and around hand-dug loʻi kalo (taro paddy). Being the location of an ancient Hawaiian complex, flaunting one of the most intricate water management systems, it is the staging area for Markʻs non-profit centered around restoring +1,000 year old agricultural terraces which were desecrated by the construction of the H3 Freeway. Every week, hundreds of people from the community show up to experience the serenity and transformation the Markʻs farm has to offer.
Maunawili Restoration
Maunawili Valley is rich with history, largely revolving around the enjoyment and leisure of high ranking Hawaiian Chiefs. Located above Kailua and Waimanalo on the windward side of Oʻahu, Maunawili stages an Agricultural Research Center, a residential communty, a few family farms, and two non-profits focused on the protection and restoration of the ancient sites that span the valley. HoʻoKuaʻaina of the Wilhelmʻs, and The Farmers Association headed by Mark Paikuli-Stride. Mark and his family have worked closely with DLNR and DOFAW to reimagine the public access into Maunawili Falls. A trail which previously led unsuspecting hikers over culturally sensitive sites, has been shutdown until the establishment of a more ethical access plan. Mark hopes to provide an experience to allow people to help restore sections of the valley before hiking to the falls for a swim.
Kalakupua Farm
Kalakupua Farm was started by Mendy and Puhi Dant as a place to operate their business FairWind Cruises and grow superb coffee to offer to their patrons. Mendy and Puhi moved to another property, leaving Kalakupua to their youngest son Alex Dant and his Wife and Kid. In 2019, Kalakupua farm suspended all use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides/herbicides on their coffee trees and converted to a natural method of farming. Employing practices of Korean Natural Farming and permaculture. It is the goal of Kalakupua to offer high quality produce and coffee for FairWind Cruises while maintaining a self-sufficiency for those who live and work on the farm.
