One-of-a-kind Tour Features Historic Preservation Success Story!
Join us on Saturday, April 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive tour highlighting a preservation success story!
Bring the family! Suitable for all ages.
SPACE IS LIMITED.
The Farm: Sweet Land Farm, Oahu’s only certified goat dairy, located on 86-acres in Waialua on Oahu. Owned and operated by the Bello family with daughter Emma, a culinary student graduate, the visionary for a goat dairy and making it real with help from Mom (Mary), Dad (Eric) and brother Austin.
The Preservation: Six historic homes from the former Red Hill Navy housing neighborhood had been slated to be demolished but were instead saved and relocated to Sweet Land Farm. The homes are being re-purposed for employee housing and accessory farm uses in a creative preservation success story.
The Tour: Enjoy a farm tour with the Bello family sharing history and farm lore at the milking and cheese making stations, goat barn and teenage goat pen. Learn about the historic Red Hill housing that now resides on the farm—the history of the Red Hill neighborhood, the architecture and historic significance and story of the journey these homes took from a neighborhood of military housing to the farm and plans for their continued use into the future. Tour will include inside access to one of the homes.
The Cheese Tasting: After the tour, enjoy cheese tasting on the patio with sampling of all farm made cheese products (see extras below for description).
The Extras: The Farm Store will be open. Purchase Pohaku Tomme (aged semi-hard French-style); Feta (Greek style brined curd white cheese); spreadable Chevre (five flavors) & Goat Milk Caramel Sauce for friends and family before heading back to town.
Guests are invited to stay to observe goat milking at 5:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. to check in. The tour will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. and will be followed by a cheese sampling with time to visit the farm store. Guests are welcome to stay for milking time at 5:30 p.m.
Where do I park?
Parking is available on site on the road near the farm buildings. A family member will be on hand to help you find a space.
Directions to Sweet Land Farm:
Will there be food at the event?
There will be cheese sampling, crackers and fruit.
Are children allowed on the tour?
Yes. Children are welcome. A special priced ticket of $10 is available for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free.
Are there accessibility issues on this tour?
There is some uneven ground and unpaved areas to traverse.
What is the dress code for the event?
Casual. Covered shoes are recommended. Some areas may be muddy.
When do I pay? How much do tickets cost?
Click the green “Tickets” button on the upper right of this page. Ticket prices: HHF member = $40 and General = $50. (Children’s tickets cost $10 for children between 6 and 12. Under 6 is free.)
If it rains, will the event be rescheduled?
No. The event is rain or shine.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please call or email Historic Hawaii Foundation at (808) 523-2900 or outreach@historichawaii.org
WHEN:
Saturday, April 7, 2018
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Sweet Land Farm
65-1031 Kaukonahua Road
Waialua, HI 96791
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COST:
$40 HHF Member
$50 General
$10 children ages 6-12
Under 6 Free
Mahalo to our event sponsors:
Getting to Sweetland Farm
From South
- Take I-H2 North
- Stay on I-H2 North until it ends and Wilikina Dr. begins
- Stay on Wilikina Dr. for about 3.5 miles
- Turn immediate left (dirt road) after you pass the fork of Kaukonahua Rd. and Wilikina Dr. You will come upon a yellow gate after you turn left
From North
- Head northwest on Kamehameha Highway until you come upon a roundabout/traffic circle
- Once you enter the roundabout/traffic circle, head toward the direction of Mokuleia (2nd exit)
- After taking the Mokuleia exit, continue on Kaukonahua Rd. for about 1 mile
- Turn left at the stop sign towards Wahiawa/Schofield
- Continue up the “windy” Kaukonahua Rd. for about 4 miles
- Turn immediate right (dirt road) right before you hit the fork of Wilikina Rd. and Kaukonahua Rd.
The Entry & Drive into Sweet Land Farm:
- You will drive through yellow gate and there will be a vegetable farm on your left… keep going straight
- You will see the road bending left, follow the road through the bend
- You will come upon a red gate, please drive through and go right at the fork
- Follow the road till you see buildings
- Once you have arrived at the buildings, you have arrived at Sweet Land Farm!