Nestled in the tropical jungles of Kapoho in Puna, this 22 acre property on two TMKs has it all! Only 4 miles to the ocean and 9 miles to the conveniences and great restaurants of Pahoa Town, it is located in the Koa’e community, a uniquely village-like environment with a variety of farmsteads and a high level of communication and connection, such as monthly neighbor gatherings and twice a month meetings! Also nearby: the gorgeous County warm ponds, beautiful Kehena Beach, snorkeling, Uncle Roberts & Green Lake!
This sustainable homestead, with its extensive permaculture food forest, chicken flocks, feral pigs, plus large 30’ X 50’ pond that can support fish, is called ~Evening Rain Farm~ It boasts 5 living structures with kitchens, water & electric, 4 add’l bedroom spaces (3 with electric), 2 composting toilets and 2 outdoor solar-hot water showers! The main structure is a 30\' by 30\' custom ferro-concrete double barrel-vaulted low-maintenance home, with attractive 2,000 gallon, above-ground reflecting pond, all providing a wonderful balance of light, breezes and views!
In addition, there is a 30\' by 50\' ohia post barn, laundry room, power shed, 30,000 gallon ferro-cement water tank, 2,400 watt solar electrical power system, and carport.
With fertile soil, ample sunshine, reliable rains, and hundreds of low maintenance trees, shrubs, and perennials, you can harvest year-round: bananas, coconuts, avocados, papayas, breadfruit, jackfruit, durian, citrus, macadamia nuts, coffee, cocoa, various palms, and more. The farm’s plantings were designed to support a variety of cottage industries, including timber bamboo, coconut oil, and spices. There are over 400 bamboos, 200 coconut trees, and 16 breadfruits of 8 varieties! (SEE ADDENDUM for plant list)
Evening Rain Farm enjoyed successful work-trade and intern programs during its height, which could be re-established. Sale of excess organic produce, living space rentals and/or a plant nursery are other options!