We believe a meal on Kauai should be unique and represent the abundance, flavors and cultures of the island.! Our experience offers a showcase of what grows on Kauai in our regenerative 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! More importantly it demonstrates a model for how food can be grown in harmony with nature, planted in concert so there is no need for imported fertilizers and pesticides. The tour concludes with a family style meal to savor and enjoy while celebrating the delicious diversity that exists on Kauai all while exploring our mission here at Common Ground. 100% Island sourced because it should be, from the cooking oil to the seasonings. Feel free to grab beer or wine from the bar to relax into a perfect island evening in a beautiful tropical farm setting.
Posted By : L7860RXsandrav
The farm tour was exceptional, our guide was very informative, and the location was beautiful. We were looking forward to the food, it looked so appetizing, we love organic, clean eating, however, we were disappointed with the flavor of our meal, unfortunately it was quite bland.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 16:35:07 
Posted By : 641charlenew
We visited Common Ground for the farm tour and dinner. It was honestly the highlight of our trip to Kauai! The tour was super informative and you could tell how passionate everyone was about their mission and craft. It has made me want to be more conscious about the food I consume and shop for. The farm to table dinner was magnificent and our group agreed it was the best meal we had on the island. We especially enjoyed the local fruits for desserts and were able to try a lot of new things. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 08:42:52
Posted By : odougherty
Just the beauty and authenticity of this farm to table experience was outstanding! Maybe the rest of the world will catch on to the regenerative agroforest concept. 💜
The farm was brilliant and the staff welcoming. The food was exquisite! The best way to end our Kauai vacation! This is a must do for this island.
Mahalo, Common Ground!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 16:27:21
Posted By : SactoMichelle
We learned so much about regenerative farming in such a short period of time. I wasn’t sure how my family would like it, but all three of us loved the experience and what we learned a lot. Our guide, Lewis, was informative and has a clear passion for his work. His joyfulness and the way he explained everything helped us all have a new found appreciation for regenerative farming and appreciate how the small and simple things can make such a big difference. Fascinating. Then we got to enjoy the bounty from the farm. Everything we ate was delicious. The quality of the food was evident in how flavorful the produce was. You could taste the pepperiness in the greens, the richness of the ube, the herbaceousness of the beets and all the other produce. The Spanish tortilla was especially my favorite - it had hints of rosemary and the richness of the eggs was very evident. The white pineapple was complex and sweet with just the right amount of tang. All in all this was a pleasant , enriching and delicious experience. It’s the perfect experience to have while on Kauai. Thank you Common Ground!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 03:22:54
Posted By : Jacob W
Excellent example of a business that has found their passion. Staff, facilities, land, food were all excellent. Don’t be pushed away by the price of the experience- so worth it. You can feel the appreciation the staff has for the work they do and the customers who come to visit. Good example of a place the isn’t in business just for the profits. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 16:24:01
Posted By : C7783EHmelissah
Learning about regenerative farming was fascinating and the dinner was excellent. Also, the short walk to the stone dam was scenic and refreshing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 15:43:56
Posted By : janeannestull
A fabulous experience! The tour was very informative, learned lots about agroforestry and the food we ate plus all the herbs and spices. The dinner was delicious. Definitely a must see tour and dinner.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 22:53:15
Posted By : Sandra_O
Enjoyed walking the grounds and seeing the actual farm. Learned some new tips in gardening and enjoyed the food. Tried some dishes I would have never ordered but definitely enjoyed
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 18:32:44 
Posted By : Melina_Q
Educational and tasty! I was inspired to look at my own garden differently and how I can make it sustainable. Recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 18:24:46
Posted By : orchardviewestate
Overpriced for what it is. I chose this activity based on great reviews, however for $120, I cannot recommend. I love what they are doing with the regenerative farming idea. They just need to be a little more refined in their group experiences.
The tour guide, while quite charming, did not speak loudly or toward the group. He did not wait for the entire group to arrive prior to speaking and did not make time for questions. His voice trailed off at the end of nearly every sentence so, if you were in the back, good luck hearing anything. It would've been really nice to have a handout of the plants he was identifying for us so those of us who couldn't hear would have at least been able to know what we were looking at.
I appreciate how they are trying to serve food grown only on their farm and a neighboring farm however, it was very bland and not worth the price. There were no labels next to any of the dishes so we had no idea what we were eating. The chef made note to mention that he threw some hot chilies in one of the beet salads at the last minute. I'm not sure why he thought this was a good idea. It made one of the limited dishes inedible for anyone with heat sensitivity. If he was going to do that, he should have done it to only half the salad and it should've been planned, not an afterthought. It would have been much better to serve a really good, flavorful meal with all of the foods they hope to grow someday as a tie into their project.
I hope they get these things sorted out. I really do want them to succeed. As-is, this is no more than a $50 experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 01:34:05
