Journal

Hurricane Reflections Pt. 2

Since the Hurricane hit, life here at the farm has been challenging. So much to do that it can be quite overwhelming! But with challenge comes transformation, discipline, and new beginnings. And despite all the work of rebuilding, there is so much new growth happening all around us. From a nursery full of abundance, to more spaciousness in the gardens after the storm, to a new capsule maker, new packaging finally coming to fruition, new single-serve tea bags in the works, a new website, new team members, and the launch of our renovated Tea House space, our expansion is accelerating within and all around us.

Big protective ironwood borders now surround many of our gardens, including the bee garden, which desperately needed protection. We chopped and dropped branches for weeks, creating layers and layers of fertility and weed suppression that will nourish the soil for years to come.

With the electricity down for two weeks, our herbalists spent much of their time helping clean up the gardens instead of working in the Tea Kitchen. Even so, they managed to launch our all-new First Aid Hydrosol featuring Noni, Turmeric, and Comfrey. Our fulfillment crew also worked through the chaotic aftermath of the storm, navigating sporadic internet and solar electricity to get orders packaged and shipped.

Last Friday, we also launched our first Community Care Event at our newly renovated Tea House space. It was a free event to benefit the local community, with herbal teas, elixirs, music, and an evening of gathering in the gardens. We featured our new ʻĀina Tea with honey and lemon, along with Golden Milk elixirs, Māmaki Chai, Love Potion, Lemon Balm Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea, and Rachel’s refreshing and calming Blue Butterfly Tea.

We were also able to attract some of the island’s most talented local musicians to elevate the vibes as we strolled through the gardens and gathered for an evening of care as a community. Big mahalo to OluKai for sponsoring this special evening making it possible for every guest to leave with a Kauai Farmacy serum.

We have many more events planned for next month, including Permaculture & Herbal Medicine workshops, Evening Tea gatherings, and Farm-to-Table dinners.

We greatly appreciate all the love you have been showing us after the Hurricane. Your donations and purchases have been timely in helping us continue our three-pronged mission here at Kauai Farmacy.

1.) To care for the land 

2.) To heal and prosper as a dedicated team and community 

3.) To grow, craft, and share the highest efficacy herbal medicine on the planet

We are so grateful for your support!