Ah, the holidays. It’s that time of year when our lattes get pumpkin spiced and pepperminted, loved ones reconnect, carols are played (and sung) on loop, and all join in the spirit of giving. But it’s also a time when shopping lists get cluttered with all the best stuff, and it becomes easy to succumb to the consumerist frenzy that surrounds “the most wonderful time of the … [Read more...] about 2019 MauiTime Charity Guide
Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Farmacy Health Bar stirs up controversy by adding sustainable Maui Nui Venison to the menu
It was my landlord who first told me that Farmacy Health Bar was serving up Maui venison burgers. I told her that I thought it was pretty cool, and bold considering the restaurant is a huge favorite with vegans and vegetarians. She agreed, and confirmed that there’s currently a significant vegan activist backlash against it. To find out more–and try one of the burgers–I went … [Read more...] about Farmacy Health Bar stirs up controversy by adding sustainable Maui Nui Venison to the menu
New book from Leilani Farm Sanctuary founder coming this summer
Laurelee Blanchard, the founder of Leilani Farm Sanctuary, will take readers on a journey from corporate America to nonprofit animal rescue in her new book Finding Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui. The book, which will be released this summer, chronicles Blanchard's life running a sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Haiku. In the book, Blanchard reflects on her … [Read more...] about New book from Leilani Farm Sanctuary founder coming this summer
Tour the Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku
Who wouldn’t want to see (and pet!) goats, pigs, chickens, donkeys, tortoises, deer and rabbits up close? Though closed to the public most days of the week, the nonprofit, eight-acre Leilani Farm Sanctuary holds special one-hour tours on Saturday mornings (they’re also open on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm). Reservations required. $20 (tax deductible). 10am. Leilani Farm … [Read more...] about Tour the Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku
Leilani Farm Sanctuary Tour
The Leilani Farm Sanctuary invites you to explore nature and meet friendly farm animals during its hour-long tour this Wednesday, July 15. Visit with a donkey or deer, cuddle a chicken, pet the friendly cats or just give a pig a belly rub. The space offers abused animals a place to recover and thrive. Shoes, sun protection and mosquito repellent recommended. 4pm. $20 (keiki and … [Read more...] about Leilani Farm Sanctuary Tour