Welcome to a beautiful spot on Maui known as Kula Country Farms. Located on an ahupua’a owned by Mr. Henry Rice and his family since 1916, this farm offers acres of beauty, historical significance and family aloha.
We had the pleasure of spending the morning with enthusiastic owner, Teena, and her 2 daughters. The passion that this family exudes is contagious and listening to the tales of the old paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys) that now rest peacefully under a sacred clearing marked by a solo tree swept us back in time to the days of cattle herding and close-knit families. Looking out over the beauty of strawberry fields is a mesmerizing feeling. You can find the Kula Country Farms strawberries in the local Costco and if you can’t make it up to Kula, we encourage you to pick some up at your local store. The sweetness and texture is incomparable!
The prep work has already begun for the time-honored tradition of Halloween. Troughs of pumpkin starts are being nurtured and tended to, getting ready to fill two large fields for local children’s enjoyment. Come October, the uphill field will be opened for families to come and select that perfect pumpkin out of the pumpkin patch.
Many whispers of higher priced food on Maui hits our ears frequently. If you’re looking for excellent quality produce at extremely reasonable prices- please take a drive up to the Kula Country Farms Market right on Kula Hwy. Fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers will entice your senses. Jars of homemade fresh jellies, syrups and sauces will give you lots of creative ideas for combining all these locally grown items.
You won’t be disappointed!
http://kulacountryfarmsmaui.com/
**More can be found about the Rice Family at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704320104575015431045157378.html
