Land Shared In Friendship – Planting Seeds of Hope
Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha is one of the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational resource centers on the island of O‘ahu, HI. Open to the Leeward community since 1979, this 5 acre farm is a haven of enrichment and an experience for students or visitors to discover alternative ways of harmonizing with their environment and each other.
Rooting in the land,
branching out to community.
Eyes of the Land
EYES OF THE LAND celebrates the spirit of Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha, an ever-evolving community resource and sanctuary that has become a template for educational farms on O'ahu.
This film honors the legacy of what has been built, the seeds of hope that have been planted, and the many lives that have been touched. Read more.
Our Programs
Na Keiki O Ka ′Āina —
Children of the Land
Ke Ala —
The Way
U-Pick —
Farm to Basket Experience
Get in touch
Email: contact@hoaainaomakaha.org,
Phone: (808) 695-8978
Location/Mail: 84-225 Ala Naauao Place, Wai′anae, HI 96792
You may use the form below for general communication or to schedule a farm tour or visit.
Our daughters absorbed so much knowledge with their experience at Hoa ′Āina O Mākaha. Not every day do you have a kid upset that it’s Friday and it’s going to be three days before they get to go back to the farm to malama the plants and animals. They developed a sense of kuleana when it comes to preservation of the ′āina and moreso, self care with not only healthy diets but also cultivating fruits and vegetables. At the end, they prepared a meal for our Ohana from scratch which was the culmination of a session of learning. We can’t wait to have our girls devote time next summer to share their experiences with the next cohort of keiki mahi′ai. I know the lessons Hoa ′Āina taught our daughters will forever be ingrained in their conscience as they continue to grow.”
– Lorena Magno, Parent
Reflection from the Na Keiki Mahi′ai summer program for grades 3 - 5 (August 2021)