A gated, appointment-only five-acre farm at 1,900 feet in Holualoa where owner Franck runs every tour himself — often just you and one other party walking the rows, the fermentation shed, and the roaster over about 90 minutes. The payoff is an owner-led, seed-to-cup education with tastings across varietals like SL34 and Red Bourbon, and bags you can buy fresh off a recent roast. Go if you want a small-scale, intimate Kona experience with the farmer who grafted the trees. Skip if you want a drop-in cafe, a polished tasting room, or a quick free 20-minute bus-tour stop — this one is by appointment, down a gate code, and often misting at elevation.
Appointment-only, owner-led 90-minute tours covering seed-to-cup process, grafting, and roasting.
Focus on varietals like SL34 and Red Bourbon, appealing to 'coffee snobs' and craft enthusiasts.
Gated, appointment-only location in Holualoa requiring a purposeful detour and gate code.
Reviews mention buying bags of fresh roast and ordering genuine Kona coffee for shipping.
We both grew up in small villages in France, surrounded by beautiful farms offering amazing produce. And we knew it was only a matter of time before we would want to start our own farm. Over the last 25 years, our professional lives have taken us to the far corners of the world. We have had the opportunity to visit and live in beautiful places in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. But when we landed in Kona in 2015 for a well-deserved vacation, we knew instantly we had found our paradise. We started our farm in 2018 and are excited to share our passion for exceptional coffee with you!
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Phone
- (808) 435-5007
- Website
- uluwehicoffeefarm.com
- Amenities
- Free parking
- Address
- 75-5410 Uluwehi Pl, Holualoa, HI 96725, USA
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Visiting Uluwehi Coffee Farm
Do I need an appointment to visit Uluwehi Coffee Farm?
Yes, Uluwehi is appointment-only with a gated entrance—walk-ins are not accommodated. Book in advance through their website at uluwehicoffeefarm.com before planning your visit.
What does a tour at Uluwehi Coffee Farm involve?
Tours are led personally by owner Franck and run approximately 90 minutes, covering the coffee rows, fermentation shed, and on-site roaster, with tastings across multiple varietals. Groups are kept small—typically just one or two parties at a time—making it a genuinely intimate experience.
What coffee varieties does Uluwehi grow?
Uluwehi cultivates unique varieties including SL34 and Red Bourbon, processed using methods such as Champagne Natural and Anaerobic Washed. Their SL34 has received recognition at the Hawaii Coffee Association Cupping Competition.
Can I buy beans at Uluwehi, and do they ship to the mainland?
Yes, whole-bean coffee is available for purchase on site and Uluwehi ships directly to the mainland. Beans are often roasted close to order, so what you take home reflects a recent roast.
What are Uluwehi's hours, and is there parking?
The farm lists hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, though all visits are by appointment rather than drop-in. Free parking is available on the property.
What makes Uluwehi different from other Kona farm experiences?
Uluwehi is a small, 5-acre single-estate farm at 1,900 feet in Holualoa where owner Franck personally guides every tour. The combination of rare varietals, innovative processing methods like Anaerobic Washed, and a genuinely owner-led format distinguishes it from larger Kona operations with staff-run tours and drop-in tasting rooms.