Warm Community - Coffee & C@c@o Farm - on Sunny Kona side

Hawaii

58 reviews • Updated 5 days ago

✨ WHEN? Next openings: Early/Mid December Apply now for - December/ January We generally know our availability 30–75 days out; beyond that, check back closer to your desired dates. Ideal stay: 6+ weeks 🌱 WHO? We’re seeking long-term visitors (singles or pairs) who: Can commit to 6+ weeks Have some farm, mechanical, construction, or plant knowledge (helpful but not required) Enjoy cooking with unique and maybe unfamiliar produce – be adventurous in the kitchen! Can handle weekly weed-eating, lawn mowing, hand weeding, garden clearing, and small tree pruning Bring a positive, drama-free, can-do attitude – NO DRAMA is key! 🌍 WHERE? Our 5-acre organic farm is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, in beautiful Kealakekua Bay – home to crystal-clear waters and world-class snorkeling. 2 miles to the ocean & small village (groceries, hardware, restaurants) 15 minutes to Kona town On a main road, easy access yet peaceful 🛏 SLEEP / STAY We offer thoughtfully placed accommodations with epic ocean views: Private space for pairs (one bed each) Shared “hostel-style” space (3 single beds under one roof) All glamping-style setups with real beds & provided linens 🍳 COOK / EAT Outdoor community kitchen (2-burner stove, BBQ grill, sink with county water) Pots, pans, condiments & basic food staples provided Abundance of farm-fresh produce: pumpkin, chayote, papaya, banana, plantain, guava, cacao, avocados, mango, noni & more Communal facilities: flushing toilet + solar outdoor shower with views 🌊 WORK / PLAY BALANCE Work together as a small team (2–6 people) Once the work is done… off to the beach (2 miles away!) We value open communication, hard work, simplicity, and being drama-free Expect a community-minded, supportive, and fun environment 🌟 WHO WE ARE We’re a couple in our 40s, living our dream on this land for 12+ years. We juggle full-time jobs alongside the farm, so while we’re not always in the field with you, we’re engaged, supportive, and schedule time to check in on projects. 🌴 Check out our REVIEWS and awesome video by past WWOOFer Gwyn Griffiths! NO CALLS, please – inquiries by message only.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Seed saving or production

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Food justice / sovereignty

Mechanics / tools / technology

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

Biodynamic agriculture

Permaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Mentoring opportunities

Woman-operated

Host type

Self-sufficiency property

Former WWOOFer

2.2 Hectares | 5.5 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Campsite

Cabin / Mobile-home

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

Over a month

Kathy

Member since 2014

Languages spoken: English Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 3 days

November 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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Reviews

Jeffrey

United States • October 2025

It's La Buena Vida in L. B. V. Farm. I've enjoyed the farming experience working with John & Kathy. They've been really great host & have a great set up. There's a abundance of fruits to eat & abundance of weeds to pull. They really look out for the workers by reminding them about safety. If you love the ocean, enjoy learning about good healthy farming practices & catching sunsets these is the spot to be. It's a great community out here full of aloha.

Austin

United States • November 2024

John and Kathy were incredible hosts and the farm was unbelievably beautiful! Our safety and comfort was always very high on the priority list. There were no surprises when I got to the farm, the living conditions and working hours were as-stated and we were never expected to work anything over our agreed upon time. The living spaces and common areas are outdoor open-air so there are bugs, slugs, and geckos, but if that doesn’t bother you then the views more than make up for it. If I come back to the island there is no doubt I’ll back back to LBV, John and Kathy were gracious, respectful, and tons of fun and they’ve really curated a great space for wwoofers on their farm. Thanks for everything guys, I had an incredible time!

Zemorah

United States • October 2024

Grateful to have experienced farming in Hawai’i! On this farm I had the opportunity to paint my first mural with some friends and I learned so much about tropical fruits. It helps a lot to have some experience with gardening/farming because you will be doing a good amount of independent work. Kathy is very knowledgeable about plants, tools, and trees and John is very helpful when it comes to paint projects, building and some landscaping. One of my favorite things about this farm is the feel that you are in a community. Everyone works together and there were many bonding and group activities throughout my stay. Mahalo☀️

Ikuko

United States • September 2024

I highly recommend this farm if you are looking to balance work and free time. Everything was as the host profile described it. Instead of going out, I enjoyed staying on the farm most of my free time because there were good selections of books you could read, space to practice yoga, good Wifi connection, an outdoor kitchen to enjoy cooking, and some animals you could watch/play with. It was my dream to work on a coffee farm on the Big Island and drink 100% Kona coffee there and here is where it came true. I’ve learned about growing, harvesting, and processing tropical fruits and so much more. My eight weeks of farm stay was a very fulfilling and memorable experience. Big thanks to Kathy and John!

Lana

United States • October 2023

I just finished WWOOFing here and am so sad to leave such a beautiful place. I made lifelong friends at this farm and I can’t imagine a better first WWOOF experience- we had access to an affordable rental car and on days when we didn’t drive we could walk or hitchhike to a beautiful beach down the hill. The accommodations are amazing- my bed was comfy and the shower was always hot. John and Kathy are great hosts and extroverted people so come ready to make some beautiful new friends. This was an extremely fair work trade and I can’t wait to come back to see all the progress you guys make on this land over the next few years. Thanks for giving me a perfect home base for the most transformative time in my life <3 Aloha!!!

Grace

United States • July 2023

I just got done with my first WWOOFing experience at LBV, and I can’t recommend it enough! John and Kathy were awesome and I learned so much whilst on the farm. The accommodations and location are unbeatable, but I would definitely recommend renting a car so you can explore the island more. My biggest piece of advice for anyone staying here is to be open minded! The farm is what you make of it so take advantage of any opportunities that you can. Some of my best experiences during my stay were ones that I never thought I would do. I’ve only been gone a week and I already miss it. It was truly the best 5 weeks of my life!! I highly recommend LBV to anyone considering WWOOFing :)