OUR MĀNOA GARDEN
Mānoa Valley, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Tucked into the back of Honolulu's lush Mānoa Valley, we grow a plethora of medicinal & aromatic botanicals steps away from our production studio in our backyard garden. Turmeric, Roses, Comfrey, Mugwort, Pikake, Night Blooming Jasmine, Violet, Makrut Lime, Lemongrass & Cacao are just a handful of the many plants growing on our tiny parcel of land.
All of our flora is nourished exclusively by the Hawaiian sun, abundant rain showers, and compost we produce in-house by vermicasting our natural food waste. We do not use pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals of any kind.
FARM LINK HAWAI'I
Waialua, O'ahu, Hawai'i
Farm Link Hawai'i is an innovative O'ahu-based online marketplace that connects local farmers & growers directly with consumers. Their mission is to "to build a thriving, equitable food system in Hawai‘i by empowering local farmers and improving access to local foods."
We purchase many of our ingredients (and groceries) from Farm Link, and have been huge fans since the beginning. Their marketplace also serves as an endless source of inspiration by showcasing what unique botanicals are available within our island community!
If you're on O'ahu, be sure to check out Farm Link's website to sign up & start shopping their amazing selection of local produce & products!
MAIDEN HAWAII NATURALS
Kahalui, Maui, Hawai'i
Maiden Hawaii Naturals produces cold pressed Macadamia & Sunflower oils that serve as the nourishing bases for most of our formulations. We utilize these culinary grade, unrefined, additive-free oils to provide the most nutritive formulations for your body.
Maiden Hawaii grows their GMO-free oil crops sustainably without pesticides or herbicides. While not yet a certified organic farm, they follow organic farming and production practices. They've also integrated the Hawaiian Moon Calendar into their farming operations as a guide for their field planning & planting.
FARM OF THE FEARLESS MONKEY
Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i
Farm of the Fearless Monkey is a family owned 2.25 acre farm in Kailua in the shadow of Olomana. They specialize in growing native plants, fruit trees and vegetable crops utilizing organic growing practices, and host volunteer & educational workdays to build community and share knowledge.
Their sustainable cultivation methods include lots of compost, cover crops, mulch and other organic inputs to support soil health & prevent erosion. They also tend to beehives & lifestock.
Founded by a GoFarm alumni, they also lease land and share resources with graduates of the program to help them launch their farming businesses. Farm of the Fearless Monkey's goal is "to serve as a model for small-scale, family-owned agricultural production potential on Oahu."
KŌKUA LEARNING FARM
Hale'iwa, O'ahu, Hawai'i
The Kokua Learning Farm is a verdant oasis nestled behind the Kokua General Store in Haleiwa. The farm serves as an educational destination to inspire learners of all ages to connect with the local food system. In addition to producing produce & herbs, they've cultivated a native wetland to filter runoff, Native Hawaiian plant garden, Lo'i (taro) patch, fruit orchard & aerobic composting system.
Both the Learning Farm & General Store are a part of the Kōkua Hawai'i Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2003 by Kim & Jack Johnson to supports environmental education for Hawaii's schools & communities. Through various programs they aim to promote "local & healthy food awareness, production & consumption; to empower viable waste reduction & foster 'āina & place-based respect, understanding & practice."
LA'IE VANILLA
La'ie, O'ahu, Hawai'i
La'ie Vanilla is a family business producing beautifully aromatic Vanilla beans here on O'ahu. Because the natural pollinators for the Vanilla orchid are not present on the Hawaiian Islands, each flower is hand pollinated to produce fruit. The beans require a careful drying & curing process to reveal their highly coveted flavor & aroma.
We incorporate freshly dried beans by slicing the pods to release the tiny, sweet scented speckles of Vanilla and infuse them into various sweetly scented formulations.
VETIVER FARMS HAWAI'I
Papaikou, Big Island, Hawai'i
Vetiver Farms Hawai'i specializes in installing Vetiver grass around the Hawaiian Islands to prevent erosion in vulnerable places. They also distill Vetiver, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus and other locally grown botanicals in large copper stills on their picturesque farm in Papaikou.
Their beautiful Vetiver essential oil has been at the heart Lucid Dream Balm for years ~ this woodsy distillate oxidizes to a brilliant shade of neon green.
ADAPTATIONS
Kealakekua, Big Island, Hawai'i
Adaptations is a farm and food hub serving their local community with a variety of sustainably grown Big Island botanicals and certified organic CSA. Their name is a reflection of their mission to "develop the connection between earth’s natural systems and people in a way that improves the resilience of both."
Adaptations provides us with precious True Cinnamon, a deeply sweet, rich bark that is often hard to come by in the US. We use this highly aromatic bark in our Hibiscus Kissed Lip Oil and Digestive Harmony Tea. They also supply us with fresh Gotu Kola, used in our Pain Healer Salve.
PU'U O HOKU RANCH
Kaunakakai, Mokoka'i, Hawai'i
Pu'u O Hoku Ranch is a family-owned biodynamic and organic ranch, farm, retreat center & getaway whose name translates to 'Hill of Stars.' Their primary mission is to help restore the land through sustainable cultivation and reforestation of their east Molokai ahupua'a (watershed).
Pu'u O Hoku grow several varieties of Hawaiian 'Awa, also known as Kava Kava, whose root is traditionally pounded and soaked in water for a calming ceremonial drink. We infuse their freshly frozen, certified organic 'Awa roots into our pain relieving formulations, including the Pain Healer Salve & Blue Moon Balm.
LA'AU ALA
Honoka'a, Big Island, Hawai'i
La'au Ala offers the only organic, Eco-Certified Sandalwood made in the US, and is dedicated to restoring native dry-land forests. Through their sustainable forest management plan, Sandalwood trees are able to live through their entire lifecycle without being stressed, and only dead or dying trees are harvested for essential oil and hydrosol.
As an endemic species {having evolved exclusively in Hawai'i}, this Sandalwood is an an exceptionally rare and unique ingredient. We incorporate the sweet, woody, and musky oil into several elixirs, including the Moon All Over Oil & Lucid Dream Balm.
WAIALUA GROWERS
Waialua, O'ahu, Hawai'i
Waialua Growers is a certified organic family owned farm on Oahu's North Shore. They produce a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs that we infuse fresh into our formulations, such as Thyme, Oregano, Spearmint & Sage.