Many Maui farms offer tours

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 13, 2013

~~<p>Upcountry Maui is the heart of the island’s agricultural community, with a bounty of flowers, produce, livestock and, of course, world-famous Maui onions. On your next visit, why not make a day of exploring the region’s food farms while taking in the fresh country air and magnificent vistas? In addition to Ocean Vodka, which opens in April, these working farms also welcome visitors:</p>
<p>>> Ali‘i Kula Lavender (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 1100 Waipoli Road): The 10.5-acre estate offers more than 45 varieties of lavender. Five daily tours lasting about 35 minutes are $12 per person. Lavender tea and scones are sold at the gift shop. Drop in or book in advance by calling 808-878-3004 or visit <a href="http://www.aliikulalavender.com" target="_blank">www.aliikulalavender.com</a>.</p>
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Upcountry Maui is the heart of the island’s agricultural community, with a bounty of flowers, produce, livestock and, of course, world-famous Maui onions. On your next visit, why not make a day of exploring the region’s food farms while taking in the fresh country air and magnificent vistas? In addition to Ocean Vodka, which opens in April, these working farms also welcome visitors:

>> Ali‘i Kula Lavender (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 1100 Waipoli Road): The 10.5-acre estate offers more than 45 varieties of lavender. Five daily tours lasting about 35 minutes are $12 per person. Lavender tea and scones are sold at the gift shop. Drop in or book in advance by calling 808-878-3004 or visit www.aliikulalavender.com. Login for more...