Category Archives: La’akea Updates

Update Nov 24, 2023

I’m experiencing a satisfied, full belly conclusion to an epic two days of collaboration!   Thanksgiving- we did our best to reclaim gratitude & connection from a historical event of subjugation by focusing on food from the land, family & … Continue reading

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Update Sept 2023

La’akea has been buzzing with activity. We still have four trial members and we’ve gotten to know each other well enough that our business meetings are running smooth. As I mentioned last time, the main house is under renovation. In … Continue reading

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Update January 2023

Aloha! We are in the midst of our first Sufi Dance Camp getting very blissed out on amazing singing and dancing. Hopefully more of this next year. Winter Camp 2023 begins in one week – to a sold out group … Continue reading

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Update August 2022

Aloha Ohana! While our community lost Prasad as an active member in October we gained Bjorn (Aka David) in April. Amara, Michael, Ananda, Aniko, Biko, JJ, Ruben & I are still active members and Randy occasionally passes by as our … Continue reading

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Update Feb 2022

It’s been a while since we’ve reached out…. I hope this announcement finds you well with your needs for connection, joy and safety coming more into balance. Here at the farm we’ve been through it and are enjoying coming back … Continue reading

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Memorial Tribute to Prasad July 22

7/27/22 This week was Prasad’s birthday, and his memory was celebrated with a ceremony with songs from the tradition of Prem Baba.  We have 6 people here from Brazil and farm supporters, who enthusiastically added to the energy. Prasad Dittman … Continue reading

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Introduction to La’akea Community Slideshow October 2021

Check out our new introduction to La’akea video! https://youtu.be/4kd5jI0D6XA Introduction to La’akea Community Slideshow La’akea Intentional community is a small family of friends doing organic permaculture on our 24 acres of rainforest on the Big Island of Hawaii. We value … Continue reading

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May 2020 Update: Members, Events and COVID, Oh my!

May 9, 2020  La’akea community update Wow that was a sudden change!  We had a busy winter with wonderful events all of January and Feb, and La’akea was bustling with friends,farm supporters and guests.  We had enough money from the … Continue reading

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What are these huge leaves?

Have you ever noticed how many HUGE leaves there are in Hawaii?  Here are some from the La’akeq land.  Do you know the names of the plants? 

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2013 Local Food Contest Entries- Volcanic Sweet Potatoes!

Yum!  Check out these wonderful dishes that we all enjoyed at the Seed Exchange this year!

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