We went on a weekday and it was just us and another party. Very informative and I enjoyed it a lot…read more You can feel and touch the plants. There's tea tasting at the end of the tour as well. Would recommend the tour for tea and plant lovers. It's very kid friendly. If you don't want to do the tour, there is a shop where you can just buy the tea or try the tea tasting flight. If you just want to check out the shop, I recommend calling ahead or go after the tour times. When we went, there was only one staff and she closed the shop for the tour.

A delightful "up country" experience! Highly recommended - even if you aren't a tea aficionado!…read more This was a fantastic experience! My wife loves tea, but I'm not a big tea drinker. Therefore, I figured this would be mostly of interest to her and I was kind of "along for the ride". However, I found the entire experience, absolutely fascinating and I am so glad that I didn't miss it. The grounds are stunningly beautiful. The land used to belong to a lavender farm and now has been converted to growing primarily tea. However, they have preserved myriad plantings from the lavender farm days, and there are beautiful specimens of all kinds of different plants scattered throughout the grounds. In addition to the beauty of the tea farm itself, it is situated high up on the slopes of Haleakala and has gorgeous views. Our guide, Mason, was fantastic. He is very friendly and amazingly knowledgeable about the various plants, the grounds, and tea. He related all kinds of interesting facts about growing and preparing tea, as well as about all of the plants and the horticulture. He's one of the best tour guides that we have had in our various explorations and excursions throughout the world. They include a tea tasting in which we got to sample a number of really interesting and different teas. As I mentioned, I'm not a big tea drinker, but it was interesting to sample them with a knowledgeable guide (Mason) guiding us through the tasting process. I would highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a delightful "up country" excursion while staying on Maui.

So many cute and friendly miniature cows to love on! A unique experience totally worth the moneyread more

New business built in the last year just off the Road to Hana, right across from the Hana Farms…read moremarketplace. This place is so magical for petting the fluffiest baby cows right up close for only $25. The cows are very docile and friendly! The hygiene of the place is a little questionable (the cows are constantly pooping & peeing)-- but the staff is very proactive about cleaning up messes as much as they can. The staff is also just generally very friendly and willing to answer anyone's questions! If you're planning on stopping by the Hana Farms market for the best banana bread on the Road to Hana anyways, I'd recommend crossing the street for this unique & wonderful experience!

I had my Road to Hana adventure with Donovan in February, during a particular rainy day, and it was…read morefabulous. Not only is Donovan an experienced and professional guide; he is chill, compassionate, easy to talk with, and full of helpful and insider information re: Maui and Hawaii in general. I learned from him so much about local norms (i.e., driving along those switchbacks and one-lane bridges), legends, flora and fauna, and....good bathroom stops. It was very much a customized tour - and he managed a couple of special requests for me. I always felt safe, he customized the day for me; it was a most excellent way to spend a day on Maui. Thank you to Susan and Donovan for an very special, unforgettable adventure.

For our Maui vacation, we knew we wanted to experience the Road to Hana. We considered a group tour…read moredue to the lower cost, but I am so glad we opted for the private tour. Not only did we get to ride in comfort with all our stuff, but we also customized every stop. We could easily say "yes" or "no" to any stop on the Road to Hana. Our tour guide Chris was excellent, informative, and fun to hang out with for the entire day. Chris had great recommendations for us and the food stops were amazing and delicious and tailored to what we were feeling or not feeling. We had a general idea of the stops we wanted to hit based on our research, but Chris went above and beyond to show us unique stops and views and scenic views. We made great memories and got to experience the road to Hana in a way that far exceeded our expectations. All though it was not the most affordable way to experience the road to Hana, we still felt it was worth the cost. It will be a great memory for us for years to come. I can now say I swam in a waterfall....a very cold one, but definitely worth it. Chris knows these roads and all the stops you might want to see, and he customized it to our level of adventure, including hikes and swims along the way. You can definitely find cheaper alternatives, but I would suggest speaking with Awapuhi Adventures to see if they can meet your needs. The pros of going private is that you are in the drivers seat (figuratively) for where and when to stop, and can skip anything that seems generic or not to your liking. The con is that it will cost some $$$. In our experience, it was worth it! Thanks again, Chris!

I'll preface this review by saying that art is subjective....so obviously my taste may not be yours…read more:) What I loved about this gallery: - BRIGHT happy fun colors! I love art that is cheerful, sunny, and bold. Kirsten's work is really great and fits in with the multi-colored hues on my bedroom wall. - The puppy! Each painting features a pair of two puppy dogs modeled after Kirsten's actual pets. They are super cute - and one of them was even running around the shop while I was there! - The prices. Incredibly affordable, especially if you go with one of the giclee prints (which are bright & bold as the originals), smaller 5x7 prints, or cards. - Friendly & not pushy! I'm super indecisive about art, so it takes me a lot of musing and coming back and pondering and moving the art around and viewing from different angles. The Kirsten's husband let me play as long as I wanted. You get a discount if you pay in cash! If you're looking for something that captures that aloha spirit, I'd definitely pop in here.

I agree with the previous reviewer that art is very subjective…read more I loved Kirsten's use of bright colours and whimsical themes. I am very picky when it comes to art work. The art has to really grab my attention before I will consider buying it. Kirsten's work did just that.. I had told my husband that I wanted a piece of art work for our 25th anniversary. We looked at many galleries over several months. When I walked into Kirsten's gallery, I knew this was it. We were vacationing in Maui at the time so the painting will remind us of our time there. For an original piece of artwork, the price is very reasonable. A visit to her gallery is a must on your next visit to Maui.

Zen Island Farm's B&B is now open. It's a gorgeous home on a sustainable farm in Haiku, with the…read moresweetest host. Farm to Table meals with zero-cruelty (it's 100% plant based/vegan). Highly recommend!! One of Maui's finest.

We have been customers of Jordanne Gallery for several years and have loved getting to know…read moreJordanne along the way. We have several of her pieces in our home and love every one of them. We also commissioned a piece of a very special place for us in Maui, and she captured it perfectly. It's beautiful, personal, and one of those pieces that will always mean so much to our family. Jordanne is incredibly talented and just a wonderful person to work with. We always enjoy stopping into the gallery and seeing what she's created next. Couldn't recommend her more!

Only cares about money. Just another out of touch artist leeching off the islands. Unoriginal art,…read morerude person, and donating 10% from books she has nothing to do with... just donate the books if you care. Lahaina strong series just hours after the fire? Literally thought "I could profit from this". $800 for a 3 hour workshop? This person might be the greediest artist I've ever heard of. Don't waste your time or money

This place is run by all volunteer community members. I would definitely call ahead and see when…read morethere will be someone there. Also this is Hāna so if you are a tourist ask a local worker at your hotel or place you are staying and they probably know someone they can call and tell you. While not big it has a lot of interesting artifacts and a wealth of information about Hāna and its people. The big thing to check out if you do go is the HALE, aka HAWAIIAN THATCHED STRUCTURES. The person currently in charge of reconstructing is a Hawaiian master builder. No I'm not taking fake grass shacks but the real deal. If you are lucky you might even be able to join in and help if he is there working. Just think you can go back home and say you did something real.

It pains me to write this. I get that the Hana Cultural Center may be run by volunteers. However,…read morewe were in Hana for four days and the hours posted were never accurate. We even tried twice to shoot for the middle time (eg, if "open" from 11 am - 3pm we'd try 1pm). We waited around once for 30 minutes, as did some others. We tried four times in four days and it was never open- even when the updated post on the front door said it would be. We also tried to call- no one was ever there. Doesn't take much to post a sign with correct hours (even if closed) or change the voicemail to update those very interested in learning about Hawaiian culture. Missed opportunity.

This art is phenomenal. I've never seen wood carving sculptures do intricate. If you are on Maui…read morethis place is a must visit! I was so excited that I actually got to meet the owner / artisan while perusing. His name is Taani. I think wood work has run in his family. He is so cool and will make you a deal on a piece if you really want one (you'll want them all). I'm impressed.

Nice to see Mr. Tasini enjoying some well-deserved success with his lavish gallery in the tony The…read moreShops at Wailea mall. His wood sculptures are incredible. Previous customers include President George H.W. Bush, Michael Jordan, and Oprah. I'm glad I bought my piece 11 years ago when he was working out of a tent on S. Kihea Rd. and I could afford it.