We arrived to the Pipeline Lodge in Haleiwa , Hawaii , after dusk , greet by cool tropic breeze and the sounds of Wave fondle the shore . Waihuena Farm , function by Meleana Judd and a squad of masses dedicated to sustainable agriculture on the North Shore of Oahu , launch the seam - and - breakfast that would be our short - term home by from domicile . Despite the 365 - twenty-four hour period raise season , the island that frame Hawaii importation more than 85 - pct of all their solid food ( and ironically , even more of their vigor ) . Judd is out to change that , starting with 18 residential district - supported - farming shareholders who savor her unfermented , local fruits , veg and herbaceous plant .
Our son won a National Geographic Explore Oahu essay and graphics contest , which instigated our rather unusual summertime trip to the island , so we harvest our Inn Serendipity growing fields , dusted off our snorkel gear and groom to enjoy papaya tree , mango and star fruit while quell in the cozy and spacious Pipeline Lodge dominate both the farm and the Pacific Ocean .
Between passing rainbow , a blazing tropic sun and the occasional burst of sheet pelting , Judd steadfastly endeavors to ramp up up the filth and propagate perennial plants , the foundation for her permaculture - ground output system . She ’s still attempt to image out which systems will shape on her 3 acre constitutional farm , a part of a larger sustainability vision for the 20 - Accho property owned by her fellowship since 2007 . urge by the deep meanings of most Hawaiian words , Judd ’s farm name , Waihuena , refers to the closest mellow point near the farm , reflecting her loyalty to and respect for the demesne where she grow up .
“ The whole property made my connection to the land manifest , ” Meleana says . “ It pull me in . After I graduated from college in 2003 with a degree in environmental studies and started the farm in 2010 , I realized that it ’s not just organic farming , but a whole modus vivendi that needs to be in harmoniousness . ”
Judd has experience her Permaculture Design Certificate , and Waihuena Farm has already host its first intensive permaculture conception course . She is on the front line of Hawaii ’s local - food revolution , both by keep the country country and by restore food security system .
“ If all the sea barges block go far , many of us would crave on the island , ” Meleana says . Her farm ’s $ 25 - per - week CSA share is just the beginning .
Check out some of our photos capturing the beauty and fat abundance on this veritable promised land .
Savoring the in effect life ,
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