Meaningful Experiences for All at Kuilima Farm

Located on 468 acres of ag land on Oahu’s North Shore, Kuilima Farm is managed by Pono Pacific Land Management and owned by The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay. The farm not only provides fresh produce for food and beverage services at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay, but it also operates roadside farm stands for the community and offers farm tours to educate resort guests as well as residents on sustainable food production. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) recently selected Kuilima Farm as one of the organizations for its Regenerative Experiences program: The farm will receive $27,500 to develop activities that connect visitors and residents to Kuilima’s rich agricultural history and a more sustainable future.

One of the special features of Kuilima Farm is its commitment to sustainability: It’s protected under conservation easement, thanks to the North Shore Community Land Trust, and is also USDA food safety certified, ensuring greater food security for the community.

“The Kuilima Farm tour currently takes guests through the Piko that showcases native plants,” Kuilima Farm Experience Manager,Carolyn Unser explains. “By integrating traditional planting methods, storytelling with the powerhouse of knowledge, Henry Fong, and enhanced display exhibits with assistance from this program, we can create a transformative visitor journey that educates and inspires a deeper appreciation for Hawaii’s natural and cultural heritage.”

Kuilima Farm is also becoming well known in the community for its annual Spring U-pick and Fall Festival. “We hope to see everyone come out and enjoy our third annual Fall Festival the weekend of November 9 -10,” Unser adds.

HTA Regenerative Experiences improvements funded through this program are to be completed by Dec. 31. Kuilima Farm is set to make a positive impact with regenerative tourism and meaningful experiences for all.