A FARM
IN THE MIDST OF A TROPICAL RAINFOREST
Welcome to Pualani Bee Farm, a hidden gem nestled in the ancient coastal rainforest of Kilauea Volcano’s lower east rift zone. Our stunning 3.5-acre property is part of the unique off-grid community of Wa’a Wa’a, just 8 miles east of Pahoa. Surrounded by dramatic lava-lined sea cliffs, rocky coves, and rugged black sand beaches, our bee farm is dedicated to producing high-quality honey and hive products using sustainable and ethical beekeeping methods. Join us in celebrating the flavors of our remarkable environment and the rich heritage of our land.
Tree tunnels line the coastal road to Pualani Bee Farm.
Located in the midst of a rainforest, Pualani Bee Farm is blessed with diverse floral and natural beauty.
The 'ohi'a lehua tree is famously cherished as an important tree to the Hawaiian goddess of fire, Pele. It is also a favorite blossom for honeybees in Hawaii, yielding a popular naturally crystalized, cream colored honey.
Tree tunnels line the coastal road to Pualani Bee Farm.
Hibiscus
Pohinahina
Orchid
Hibiscus
THE FLOWERS
WITH THE DIVINE SCENT OF HAWAII
At Pualani Bee Farm, you can enjoy the essence of Hawaii's natural beauty, where floral diversity meets the art of beekeeping. Pur farm's name means ‘heavenly flower’ and ‘child of royalty,’ reflective of the rich plant life and the divine spirit of the land shaped by the volcanic goddess, Pele. Our Hawaii-bred bees forage among the lush, vibrant setting of tropical east Hawaii Island, nurtured by the unique volcanic environment of Kilauea. Join us in celebrating the harmony of flowers, nature, and the sweet gifts of our hardworking honeybees.
For millennia, the ever-changing geology and volcanic microclimates of Hawaii Island have been shaped by the dynamic dominance and nutrient-rich deposits of Kilauea, the world's most active volcano. Living on Kilauea's rift and summit regions, our honeybee colonies benefit from the island's diverse volcanic lands, providing them with year-round foraging of pollen-covered blossoms and abundant nectar flows that allow the beekeepers at Pualani Bee Farm to harvest the highest-quality 100% raw Hawaiian artisanal honey and hive products.
THE GEOLOGY
THE WORLD'S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO
THE "BEEK" (AKA BEEKEEPER)
AND HER BEES
Born on Oahu Island, Barbara spent much of her professional life as an art historian and curator, living and traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad before returning to the Hawaiian Islands in 2014. Looking for land, nature, and a quiet rural life, Barbara and her husband, Said, relocated to Hawaii Island in 2017, where in 2019 they began hosting honeybee colonies. Despite her lifelong fear of bees, she soon fell in love with the fuzzy little creatures buzzing around her garden, acquiring her own hives under the mentorship of master beekeeper Scott Nelson, former owner of Hamakua Apiaries. In the Fall of 2020, Barbara and Said established Pualani Bee Farm as a small, family-run apiary in Wa'a Wa'a, initially with only three hives, but then expanding over time to include an ever-changing number of bee colonies in Wa'a Wa'a as well as in Kilauea's highland regions of Eden Roc and Volcano Village.
LIFE IS THE FLOWER FOR WHICH LOVE IS THE HONEY
VICTOR HUGO
