Aloha Aina Farms

Aloha 'Aina Farms (AAF) is located on sunny south facing slopes on the southern end of Salt Spring island, 5 km from Fulford Harbour. Enchanting 100 foot+ Fir trees and Arbutus protect the homestead. We are striving to be a model of sustainable, ecologically-attuned living in balance with Nature’s abundance. AAF practices organic farming methods, free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, to raise nutritious whole foods and medicinal herbs. Our vision is to use permaculture design with non-GMO seeds, pure well water, and living compost to build the vitality of the soil and yield living foods that enhance health. A peaceful, easily accessable, location between Vancouver and Vicotria, Salt Spring island is in the rain shadow of Vancouver which brings abundance moisture, but significantly less rain than the northwest coast or Vancouver. With Salt Spring’s Northern Mediterranean climate, local farm crops not only include Mediterranean vegetables, but also strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, melons, greens, and roots. Orchard trees produce peaches, plums, apples, pears, quince, persimmons, figs, chestnuts and cherries. Salt Spring Island is a model community as the mostly home-based businesses service the island completely. Shocking similarities exist behind Hawaii and most specifically the north shore of Maui where the Founders reside in the off season, as do many others who choose to experience the two magical places. A "portal" from Hawaii to Salt Spring Island shares energy seamlessly between the two places. Kipahulu, named after a especially sacred place in Maui, is a 1000 sq ft geometric dome with a removable roof. This dome is being built in the summer of 2014 in preparations for the "All You Need is Love" Celebration on August 30-31. Once open, this space will be opened to the community to release our egos and burdens. From ecstatic dance, yoga, mediation, community dinners, and music we celebrate our abundance in this space! Our vision is to create a sustainable permaculture homestead where our community is free to enjoy and love this wonderful land. Our path is uncertain, but we consciously choose to eat food that nourishes our bodies and mind, surround ourselves with beings that share the light and love that we are sharing.