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.
Appointment-only visits with Trixie to walk the rows and learn about coffee and macadamias.
A 'hidden gem' requiring a booking and 'an adventure to find' via GPS.
Customers buy bags and K-cups to ship to the mainland or use as rental amenities.
Enthusiasts appreciate the 'boutique' feel and the ability to taste different coffee varietals.
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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.
- Website
- ulucoffee.com
- aloha@ulucoffee.com
- Amenities
- Pet friendly · Street parking
- Address
- 75-1090 Keopu Mauka Dr, Holualoa, HI 96725
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.