Ali’i Chang, a Chinese-Hawaiian gardener and farmer bought a Protea farm in 1989 in Kula on the slopes of the dormant volcano Haleakala. In 2001 he planted the first lavender on his farm. That farm now boasts 55,000 lavender plants in 45 different varieties. You can go to the Ali’I Kula Lavender farm web site and buy lavender jelly, lavender soap, lavender seasoning and lavender dryer bags. During my visit I enjoyed a lavender scone with some lavender tea. Ali’I envisioned his farm not just as a place to produce lavender products but as a site for “Sustainable Aloha.” He passed away in 2011 and his son Koa has maintained both the farm and his father’s legacy.
The lavender
The buddhas
The flowers
The Angel Trumpet is apparently halucinagenic (I didn’t try it)
Bonsai avocado tree
off the leash 
Ali’i Kula looks like a beautiful, peaceful place.
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I think this is part of a Robert’s Hawaiian excursion I was eyeing for next year. Looks like a great place!
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Definitely worth a visit.
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Lavender. Hawaii. Buddha. How very lovely
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I hope Hawaii is still around so I can see for myself!
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This really looks quite restful and would smell heavenly, Ken. Smiles, Robin 🌞 💮
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We just came back from the Big Island and loved it. Want to visit Maui too.
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