Explore Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center.<br /><br />Perfect for romantic getaways!<br />Luxury studio home, full kitchen, private landscaped garden with hot tub and a private sun deck with ocean view all situated on 7.5 acres of lush tropical beauty on the north shore of Maui in Haiku.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />The Jasmine House is a deluxe studio house with a full granite kitchen, Balinese decor, King bed, entertainment system, fireplace, front and back attached patios and a private landscaped garden with lily pond and exquisite statues. Enjoy your own private hot tub with an outdoor shower. At the end of the private landscape is a stunning ocean view deck wonderful for stargazing and sunrises. <br /><br />All of this sits on 7.5 acres of lush tropical beauty known as Hale Akua Garden Farm. Aside from the Jasmine House's private amenities, all guests of Hale Akua are welcome to enjoy our property amenities; 60-foot saltwater swimming pool with beautiful surroundings you can cool off or exercise in after exploring the many wonderful attractions Maui has to offer, a large viewing deck with hot tub and infra-red sauna that sits on the cliff-edge with a stunning oceanview and magical sunsets, beautifully manicured gardens perfect for meditation and access to our community farm fridge where you can purchase organic fruits and vegetables grown right here on our farm.<br /><br />If you or your family are looking for a unique farm vacation and a great place to relax away from big resorts, Hale Akua Garden Farm is the place for you! Our retreat facility is bathed in ocean trade winds and negative ions from the 150-foot waterfall just below us. Very healthy fresh air! The moon and stars are gorgeous at night due to the lack of light pollution.<br /><br />In addition to being an active farm, Hale Akua is a unique sanctuary for rest and relaxation. You will have a chance to dive deeper into what inspires you, to open, relax, rejuvenate, learn and connect in a place of spectacular natural beauty.<br /><br />Everyone who stays with us is welcome to book a tour of our organic farm for $25. Farm tour needs to be booked at least 24 hours in advance with our office staff. <br /><br />There is a 5-night minimum stay during the holiday season, Christmas/New Year.<br /><br /><br /><br />Note: Please keep in mind, our center is a rustic compound in the middle of the jungle. We do have de-humidifiers and air purifiers in every room as well as air conditioning units for when it is hot. We are centered in a tropical rainforest with many weird and wonderful insect species. We only use natural pesticides and cleaning chemicals on the property. As a result, we occasionally have more animal visitors. These may include geckos, ants, flying cockroaches, centipedes, cane spiders, and mice. We are in their natural habitat, so we will not be able to refund any portion of your stay for these house guests.<br /><br /><br /><br />{ABOUT HALE AKUA}<br /><br />Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center is an agricultural and wellness education and retreat center located in Haʻikū, Maui.<br /><br />Nestled in a magical and idyllic setting, Hale Akua is thoughtfully designed to provide a natural, supportive environment for groups, families, couples, and individuals to learn, relax, and restore well-being while immersing themselves in an eco-educational experience in Hawaii. Hale Akua offers farm-based and wellness education and experiential learning, accommodations, and organic and seasonal produce from our land.<br /><br />Accommodations are available for those seeking overnight lodging with an intention of an immersive education and experiential learning experience about farm and wellness. Hale Akua provides agricultural and wellness classes and retreats, as well as serving as a learning center for leadership development programs for visitors, students and local community.<br /><br />Farm workshops are offered in organic farming practices, sustainable land management, biodiversity and ecosystem awareness, permaculture design, regenerative agriculture, composting, aquaponics, soil health and conservation, alternative energy, and ecology. The retreat center also offers programs covering a range of Native Hawaiian cultural practices, including but not limited to ho‘oponopono, lomi lomi massage, and mālama ʻāina. Additional offerings include communication training, meditation, and personal development programs. Furthermore, wellness classes and workshops such as yoga, breathwork, and meditation, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices are also offered weekly or monthly.<br /><br />The mission of Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center is to provide a beautiful and nurturing environment for experiential learning, healing, rejuvenation, personal growth, and inner peace for all its visitors and students.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Free onsite parking. Guest have access to the eco-retreat facilities which include the large saltwater pool, hot tub overlooking the ocean, kitchen, and dining area. Guests can also get guidance on what is great to visit by looking through our guidebook in their room or asking for help at the office.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Price listed includes cleaning fees and extra coffee, tea, and cream if needed in the room.<br /><br />Because we are also a certified organic farm, an interactive, in-person course in regenerative agriculture and closed-loop farming is offered to all visiting students. We also provide classes in yoga, hula, communication training, and Lomi Lomi massage if requested. Our massage team includes three highly trained Lomi Lomi practitioners and one instructor who is certified to teach individuals how to give Lomi Lomi massage to their partner. Learning opportunities are available throughout the property and at the office. In addition, to the interactive farm tour, guests can access extended courses in closed-loop farming via QR codes on their phones. These include in-depth modules on black soldier flies, aquaponics, and how aquaponics supports the health of the ocean around Maui by reducing demand for ocean fish—species that are also essential food sources for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, reef fish, and seabirds. Another QR-based course explores high-protein and anti-cancer foods from Oceania, rooted in traditional cultural practices. For those who prefer not to read on their phones, printed copies of all courses ,are available upon request, at the office.<br />We are also adding a new and fun activity at Hale Akua Garden Farm. Fishing for tilapia from one of our ponds, guided by a staff member, who will also kill the fish and teach you how to prepare it to be cooked. Truly one of the most delicious fish we have ever tasted and that is because of the quality of the food that we feed them. <br /><br />The solar electric system at Hale Akua currently consists of 200 solar panels, 12 inverters, and 24 solar batteries. Our founder Lori Grace has invested in this system to prevent unnecessary contributions to climate change. This solar electric system will add another two days of electricity, provided there has been an adequate amount of sunlight charge before an electrical outage. We also have 10 Eco-Flow batteries (3kw electricity per room) which can add two to three days of electricity if needed. Learning to live on limited electricity is a wonderful and necessary education for our current climate situation. We would like for all our guests to learn to work together with our staff in these situations.<br />Large hotels here on Maui that experience an electrical failure do not provide backup power, nor do they offer refunds. As we do not feel responsible for Hawaiian Electric’s failures, there will be an opportunity for education rather than a refund if we have an outage, and our staff will assist you the best they can.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />290070570001, TA-082-926-7968-01