Mahina Hawaiian Moon, Hawaii

Lava covered the site on 5 September 1990, after more than a thousand years of peaceful fertility. The flow met the Hakuma horst and was diverted north, filling the village of Kalapana and the beautiful Kaimu Bay. Lava continued to flow in the area for another 20 years, until 2010. All the black lava creates a heat shield that keeps most of the rains away. Camp under an incredible starry sky and get to know Pele, the capricious and terrifying volcano goddess. The land is bare, but potentially very fertile; we are starting to bring fertility back with wood chips from our forest site and lots of sprouting coconuts, mangoes, figs, grapes, and dragonfruit.

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Pitch your tent on flat lava rock with an open and unobstructed view to Mount Kilauea, an active volcano currently erupting. You will be at a safe distance, with a red glow at times visible at night across a vast and bare moon-like landscape. 1 mile from ocean cliffs, 2 miles to a basic grocery store and a great weekly farmers market, 2.5 miles to Volcanoes National Park, 5 miles to Kehena public black sand beach at the base of the cliffs, with a community drum circle on Sundays. Welcome to the wild coast of South Puna!

Lava covered the site in 1990. Typically hot and sunny -- occasional rain, but much less than in the rainforest that starts only 300 feet away. We bring in water and are planting lots of coconuts, mango trees, grape vines, figs, and dragonfruit. A beautiful new composting toilet structure and picnic tables made from local albizia, ohia, and guava wood that we mill ourselves. Premium strawberry guava BBQ firewood.

Optionally produce from our nearby rainforest garden. We may offer guided tours to local caves full of history and to hidden beaches deep inside Volcanoes National Park. Ocean boat rides may also be available.