Fabulous time at Common Ground - Our visit to Common Ground was a highlight of our time in Kauai. The farm tour was super interesting/informative and the meal that followed was absolutely delicious
Experience Common Ground
A Memorable Night in Magical Place
New Hours 5-7 PM Monday through Friday
Early tours 3-7 PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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Our Experiences Center around Hawaiʻi Grown Food
We believe food is the great connector. Weather connecting with family or making an a new friend our dynamic farm to table cuisine sets the table for connection. Our meals showcase the abundance, flavors and cultures of the island as well as celebrating the delicious diversity that exists. Our food is 100% Island sourced from the cooking oil to the seasonings. Our culinary team builds our pantry in-house processing coconut milk, spices, banana flour, and vinegars. Pair these with the farm fresh ingredients from our food forest and other island farms.
Food is served buffet style showcasing a rainbow of tasty, fresh, exotic, and made from scratch foods inspired by the beauty and diversity of the Garden Isle. Farm style salad, Creative vegetable dishes featuring kale, green onion with roasted purple sweet potato, taro, and breadfruit. Locally ranched meats. All seasoned with freshest island spices. Mamaki and ginger blossom tea.
Feel free to grab beer, wine or farm crafted cocktail(for purchase) from the bar to relax into a perfect island evening in a beautiful tropical farm setting. Pair with the farm tour or lei workshop for an experience that has been described as "greater than a sum of its excellent parts".
The Farm Option
Weekdays
Our original and a favorite for visitors and locals alike and as written about in Cosmopolitan, Forbes and AFAR. Common Ground's farm experience offers a showcase of what grows on Kauai in our food forest: A collection of exotic and delicious foods brought to Hawai`i from all corners of the globe. Coffee, pineapple, tree tomato, kava, mamak'i, heart of palm, papaya, bananas, and more!
Guest wander through an acer of our farm as we discuss why Hawai'i shouldn't need to import 85+% of its food and what a robust local food system can do for communities everywhere.
The Lei Option
Thursdays Only 4-6PM
Lei Tutorial Experience - In this one-hour lei making tutorial, participants will explore the rich history and cultural significance of lei, while discovering the various plants used in lei making. You’ll learn about different methods and techniques, from stringing to braiding, with a hands-on demonstration of ti leaf lei making and kupe’e. All materials will be freshly sourced from our very own lei garden, ensuring an authentic and sustainable experience. Along the way, we’ll cover the proper care and preparation of lei materials, giving you the tools to create your own beautiful hair piece or wristlet. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a meaningful introduction to the art of lei making.
Before the workshop, we invite you to relax and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner with us, where you can savor the flavors of the land and share your lei experience with others across the table.
Farm, Food and Lei
Thursdays 4-7 PM
Spending an immersive evening leaning about food and flowers that grow on Kauai. Take in all three of our experiences for a magical and enlightening evening.
Pricing
Farm & Food / Food & Lei
Adults - $135 | Kids 6-12 - $65 | Kids under 6 Free
Farm, Food & Lei
Adults - $185 | Kids 6-12 - $90 | Kids under 6 Free
To make the experience accessible and have greater impact on the people who rely on the food systems everyday, we provide a discount to people residing on the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii State Resident use code - kamaaina. Must present Hawaii Drivers Licenses at check in, no exceptions.
Gift Cards
Give a regenerative experience!
Have friends or family coming to Kauai? Consider gifting our experience.
Current Sample Menu
- Cream of Sissoo Spinach Soup
- Farmer Salad with Tahitian Lime Vinaigrette
- Chuck Roast with Breadfruit
- Okinawan Sweet Potato with Romesco Sauce
- Honey Glaze Kabocha Squash
- Roasted Garden Veggies: Taro, Eggplant, Zucchini Peppers, Onion
- Braised Radish with Honey Ginger, and Chillis
- Local in Season Fruit: Papaya, Watermelon, Orange, Apple Banana, Soursop, Mango, Pineapple, Tangerine
All of our food is gluten free. We also use no cow dairy, at times we have goat cheese. We cook with sunflower seed oil and mac nut oil that is locally produced. We also use alliums (green onions, chives ) to season a lot of our dishes
Food is harvested from the farm and prepared fresh for the tour. Due to this, we close our booking 24 hrs before the tour, if possible please book ahead. At times we can accommodate guests within 24 hrs but need to check with kitchen staff.
Statement on Food Allergies
All of our food is gluten free. We also use no cow dairy, at times we have goat cheese. We cook with sunflower seed oil and mac nut oil that is locally produced. We also use alliums (green onions, chives ) to season the majority our dishes.
Cancellation Policy
Food and flowers are harvested from the farm and prepared fresh for the tour. Due to this, we have a 48 hour cancelation policy.
This also makes it difficult to accommodate last minutes reservation if possible please book ahead. At times we can accommodate guests within 24 hrs but need to check with kitchen staff.
Other Events
Muʻumuʻu Event Friday Jan 24th
Customer Reviews
Initially we were a bit apprehensive about so many new and different foods sourced right from our tour and the land. I have to say it was one of the best meals we had while in Kauai.
My husband and I rate this experience as the thing we enjoyed the very most about our trip to Kauai. It was so informative , thought provoking and they furnished a delightful meal.
The Common Grounds farm and food tour was amazing and exceeded expectations. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and the dinner the chef made was so delicious!! Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!
More things to know
Stone Dam
Arrive early an hour before to walk to Historic Stone Dam
Experience the history of the property with a 1/2 mile walk from Common Ground to the stone dam built in the 1800s to support the plantations sugar cane production.
Stone Dam and Wai Koa Loop Trail are protected in perpetuity by Hawaii Land Trust
Shopping
Shop at Common Ground's Marketplace
After the tour - stop at the Common Ground Market featuring the island's best collection of high quality products, made from Hawaii's unique ingredients. Or view our online shop here
Don't miss our feature on Kauai Visitor Television:
Discover the Future of Farming and Food: Common Ground Kauai's Regenerative Revolution
Watch
A great Kauai evening activity! Kauai has so many great activities but Common Ground's food forest is not just focusing on a single crop like Kauai chocolate tours, and is for those traveling to Kauai who want to connect deeper. Kids and families are welcome - there are no age restrictions! Kids can sample the flowers, feed the chickens, and cow and help to fertilize the farm!
For private bookings, please contact us directly: experiences@commongroundkauai.com
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