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An open wooden shed with a corrugated metal roof and walls stands on a green lawn under a rainbow.
Cupped wet hands hold red coffee cherries above a water tank full of floating cherries.
Dark volcanic slope in the foreground, green land and scattered buildings, blue ocean, and distant mountains under clouds.
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Coffee Farm

Ulu Coffee Farm

A small, gated estate in Holualoa where you can walk the rows with Trixie and her dogs, crack macadamia nuts by hand and taste small-lot roasts.

Holualoa, Big Island Google 5.0 (44 ratings)

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Tourists

A small, gated estate in Holualoa where you can walk the rows with Trixie and her dogs, crack macadamia nuts by hand and taste small-lot roasts. It is genuinely good for those seeking a personal, soul-filled farm visit that feels like visiting a friend's home rather than a tourist attraction. If you're looking for a polished, walk-in tasting room or a quick, drop-in cafe stop, this isn't it—this is a working farm that requires a booking and a bit of adventure to find.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
hidden gated property in Holualoa
What's unique
personal farm tours with Trixie and her dogs, cracking macadamia nuts by hand

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Confirm tasting access
Buy
Online shop
Tour
No listed tour

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm tour

    Appointment-only visits with Trixie to walk the rows and learn about coffee and macadamias.

  2. Purposeful outing

    A 'hidden gem' requiring a booking and 'an adventure to find' via GPS.

  3. Bean shopping

    Customers buy bags and K-cups to ship to the mainland or use as rental amenities.

  4. Specialty coffee

    Enthusiasts appreciate the 'boutique' feel and the ability to taste different coffee varietals.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallsmall 5-acre family estate
Setting
Standalone
Parking
Street parking
Wi-Fi
No
Pets welcome
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes

In their words

The story

This page was built from public sources. Farm owners: if anything here is inaccurate, email contact@islandandpine.com and we will fix it quickly.

Our 5 1/2 acre estate orchard is positioned on the Keopu Mauka area in Holualoa on Hawaii’s Big Island. When Carol Hodson purchased the land in the 1980’s, it was untouched pasture and mango groves. Carol’s husband Hal first planted the diverse landscaping, ornamental flowers, and macadamia nut trees. It was years later when Carol’s son Phil noticed a new tree growing on the volcanic wall forming green and red cherries — coffee trees! These first trees had been seeded not by the the Hodsons but by friendly fauna. Spontaneous growth in ideal conditions: ULU in action. Phil has now realized the dream of the farm by planting the two acres of pasture with coffee trees.

5.5-acre estate in Holualoa, Kona, grown and hand-picked in Hawaiʻi.

Farming guided by Mālama ʻāina — a practice of regenerative stewardship.

Beans are small-batch roasted in Chicago, then shipped direct.

Region
Kona
Stewards
Phil Hodson
Since
2018
Varietals
Kona Typica
Certified
100% Kona

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Photos

Cupped wet hands hold red coffee cherries above a water tank full of floating cherries.
Dark volcanic slope in the foreground, green land and scattered buildings, blue ocean, and distant mountains under clouds.
Two ulu 100% Kona coffee bags, marked single estate medium roast, sit on a brown leather chair.
A coffee tree bears clusters of green, yellow, and red cherries among glossy leaves.
A small pineapple fruit sits in the center of long green and red leaves above dry brown leaf litter.
Ulu single-estate medium-roast Kona coffee bag beside a pour-over, a carafe of dark coffee, and pastries.
A green lawn meets a low dark stone wall, with tropical trees under a bright cloudy sky.
Rows of coffee trees with glossy green leaves stand in a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds.
Four tied burlap sacks sit on grass against a tree, with a stone wall and foliage behind them.
Leafy coffee shrubs line a grassy field under a blue sky, with shade trees and a stump in the foreground.
A paved path curves past a stone wall and rows of leafy trees on grass under a blue sky.
Coffee branch with white star-shaped flower clusters, glossy dark green leaves, and one young bronze leaf.

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Common questions

Visiting Ulu Coffee Farm

Do I need to book ahead to visit Ulu Coffee Farm?

Yes — Ulu Coffee Farm is a working, gated estate in Holualoa and visits require a booking in advance. It is not a walk-in tasting room, so check ulucoffee.com before making the trip.

What makes Ulu Coffee's farming approach unique?

Ulu Coffee practices regenerative farming on their 5.5-acre estate, avoiding synthetic sprays and guided by the Hawaiian value of Mālama 'āina — a deep respect for the land. They hand-pick heirloom Kona Typica to maintain quality at every stage.

Are pets welcome at Ulu Coffee Farm?

Yes, the farm is pet-friendly and the visit has a relaxed, home-like feel where animals are part of the experience.

Where are Ulu Coffee's beans roasted?

Ulu Coffee's beans are grown on their Holualoa farm but small-batch roasted in Chicago — roasting does not happen on the estate itself.

Can I buy Ulu Coffee beans shipped to the mainland?

Ulu Coffee grows their 100% Kona beans on their 5.5-acre estate in Holualoa and small-batch roasts them in Chicago before distribution. Visit ulucoffee.com to browse current offerings and shipping options.

What coffee varietal does Ulu Coffee Farm grow?

Ulu Coffee focuses on heirloom Kona Typica, a traditional variety cultivated on their 5.5-acre estate in Holualoa's volcanic cloud forests.

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