KILAUEA FARM FIELD GUIDE
A tropical, regenerative food‑forest dinner in Kilauea — where island produce meets community agriculture
Explore Common Ground Kauai’s regenerative food forest, learn how the island can grow more of its own food, and end with a 100% island‑sourced, coursed meal — this guide distills what to expect and how to plan.
A tropical, regenerative food‑forest dinner in Kilauea — where island produce meets community agriculture.
On the windward slopes of Kilauea, Common Ground Kauai stages a short, intimate encounter with the island’s edible landscape: an hourlong tour of a regenerative food forest dense with coffee, pineapple, tree tomato, kava, mamak'i, heart of palm, papaya and bananas, followed by a coursed, family‑style dinner sourced entirely from Kauai. The experience frames food as both flavor and local infrastructure — a conversation about why Hawai‘i shouldn’t need to import the vast majority of its food and how a small farm can model a different future.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A food forest of exotic and familiar crops
A guided hour in Common Ground’s regenerative food forest introduces visitors to a dense mix of tropical and introduced crops — coffee, pineapple, tree tomato, kava, mamak'i, heart of palm, papaya and bananas — planted to work with natural systems rather than depend on imports.
Coursed, family‑style dinner — 100% island sourced
The tour concludes with a coursed prix fixe, family‑style dinner made entirely from island‑sourced ingredients; guests may also purchase beer or wine at the bar to accompany the meal.
A working model for local food systems
Beyond tasting, the visit is an exercise in regenerative practice and local food resilience: hosts discuss planting strategies, diminished reliance on imported fertilizers and pesticides, and why strengthening Kauai’s food system matters.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The Farm & Food Experience unfolds as a compact evening: a guided walk through a productive food forest where growers point out edible species and regenerative techniques, followed by a relaxed, coursed meal that puts those same island flavors on the plate. It’s part farm lesson, part community dinner, intended for both visitors and locals to savor the abundance and cultural diversity of Kauai.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it’s designed for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for at least two hours for the combined tour and dinner.
The experience departs from Common Ground Kauai.
Arrive up to an hour early if you’d like to take the easy 1/2‑mile walk to the stone dam on the Wai Koa Loop Trail.
The meal is a coursed, prix fixe, family‑style dinner made from 100% island‑sourced ingredients; beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Farm & Food Experience?
The program runs for at least two hours, combining the food forest tour and the coursed dinner.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Common Ground Kauai.
What does the itinerary include?
A one‑hour tour of the food forest followed by a one‑hour, exclusively Hawaii‑sourced coursed dinner.
Is the experience suitable for children?
Yes — Common Ground welcomes children of all ages.
Are drinks available?
Guests may purchase beer or wine from the bar during the meal.
Should I arrive early?
You can arrive an hour before the tour to take an easy 1/2‑mile walk to the stone dam on the Wai Koa Loop Trail.