The Beautiful Lavender Farm Hiding In Plain Sight In Hawaii That You Need To Visit
By Megan Shute|Published November 09, 2017
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Nestled on the slopes of Mount Haleakala is a gorgeous landscape known as upcountry Maui. This picturesque area is known for its incredible paniolo culture and is home to not only some of the coolest farms you’ll ever experience but sweeping, panoramic views as well. There is one farm, however, so beautiful that it knocks every other destination in this area away. This is the Kula Ali’i Lavender Farm, and it is an absolute must-visit on any trip to Maui’s upcountry.
Located 4,000 feet above sea level, the Kula Ali’i Lavender Farm gets a great deal of rain, resulting in lush, green scenery, and flourishing lavender.
The beautiful, fragrant lavender isn’t the only thing to see at this gorgeous farm — visitors will also be rewarded with panoramic views of the entire western half of the island.
The self-sustaining and eco-friendly farm is all about creating a sense of community and an atmosphere of serenity. You’re sure to feel at peace here, whether you are simply taking a rejuvenating tour of the gardens....
...or participating in a special class, daily self-guided treasure hunt, or other themed tours. Perhaps you’d like to go on the "Pick Your Own Lavender" Tour?
This special farm shares their harvest with more than 25 local businesses that incorporate the lavender into more than 75 unique products, including essential oil products, cosmetics, sachets, soaps, candles, and scrubs. Nearby Ocean Vodka even makes a lavender-flavored organic vodka. Oh, and you’ll want to grab a cup of lavender-infused hot chocolate while you’re at the farm — there’s truly nothing quite like it.
The Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 1100 Waipoli Road. Admission is $3, and walking tours will cost you $12 and are available at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The only way to reach the farm is by car since buses are not allowed on the property. For more information, call 808.878.3004, or visit the farm’s website.
Want to make the most out of your time spent in upcountry Maui? Be sure to stop by Surfing Goat Dairy. And if you’re thinking about making a longer trip, consider stopping by the eight stops along this Maui farm trail.
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