Eden Plan Hawaii
our sanctuary in the mountains of Kurtistown, HAwai'i
The 38-acre property holds incredible promise. We can establish citrus orchards, cultivate kukui nuts, develop a thriving tropical food forest, grow a bountiful herb garden, and produce enough fresh vegetables to share with our neighbors. This collaboration is the key to a wonderful life.
tiny homes
The initial phase of our pilot is a major success: six highly efficient, basic tiny homes are already built, proving the viability of our model with an astonishingly low construction cost of just $8,000 per unit. These structures provide immediate, dignified shelter. Crucially, the process doesn't end there; residents are now empowered to personalize and modify these simple homes to truly suit their needs, fostering a deep sense of ownership. Our team is constantly learning from these initial builds, continually refining and implementing new, efficient building techniques to improve our process, drive costs down further, and prepare our high-impact, low-cost model for rapid scaling.
communal kitchen
& bathroom
The large, shared amenities—including a kitchen, living room, and showers—are designed for communal use. This centralized setup significantly cuts down on costs and resources while naturally bringing the community closer. We further nurture this connection with a daily vegetarian, whole-food community lunch for all residents.
greenhouse
We now have two industrial-sized greenhouses ready, allowing us to grow a variety of vegetables. One is already in use for cultivation, while the other serves as our plant nursery and composting area.
tropical food forest
The property already boasts numerous established fruit trees, forming a solid base for our vision. In the next big planting phase, we plan to add hundreds more trees, carefully arranged to create a vibrant, productive border around the future eco-pond, seamlessly blending the orchard with this upcoming water feature.
our furry friends
Eleven horses, four dogs, eighteen chickens, ducks, many cats, and goats share this land, turning life into a warm, harmonious celebration of community. The horses and goats greet us at the fence, the dogs patrol with quiet pride, the cats offer a calm presence, and the poultry provides the gentle, bustling soundtrack of a full home. Boredom is not just absent; it's structurally impossible when you are fully immersed in this loud, lovable, living community.
donate
Your donation will help us improve our food systems, develop community programs, increase food access and build more housing for foster youth aging out of the system.
