by Audrey Love | Jan 24, 2019 | Agricultural Methods, Education, Farming, Permaculture, Sustainability
As an eco-friendly farm and retreat center, we are always striving to reduce inputs and become more self sustaining. But becoming a completely self sustaining farm is an incredibly lofty task! It doesn’t happen overnight, or even over the course of several years....
by Audrey Love | Jan 4, 2019 | Agricultural Methods, Cooking, Education, Farming, Internships, Permaculture, Retreat, Sustainability, Travel, Uncategorized
At Gingerhill, we are passionate about sustainability, organic living, and community. Our volunteers and interns hail from all different areas and traditions, and each bring a wealth of knowledge and talent to our operation. Instead of embracing rigid dogmatism and...
by Audrey Love | Dec 12, 2018 | Agricultural Methods, Farming, Permaculture, Sustainability, Travel
If you are interested in finding one of the most comprehensive Big Island farm tours on the Kona side, look no further! Our farm has it all, from fruit trees and vegetables gardens to food forests and livestock. One of the most intriguing aspects of our farm tour,...
by Audrey Love | Nov 21, 2018 | Agricultural Methods, Cooking, Farming, Hawaiian Culture, Nutrition, Sustainability, Travel, Wellness
The Slow Food Movement: a buzz-worthy phrase, a movement, a philosophy, a lifestyle…or all of the above? There are several people that subscribe to so-called Slow Food philosophies. Others participate in organizations touting the Slow Food movement banner, like Slow...
by Audrey Love | Nov 14, 2018 | Education, Farming, Hawaiian Culture, Nutrition, Permaculture, Wellness
You know that physical activity is absolutely essential to your child’s physical health and mental development. You know that extracurricular after school programs for kids are vital in fostering personal passions and skills. And you know that spending time in...
by Audrey Love | Oct 4, 2018 | Farming, Hawaiian Culture, Nutrition, Wellness
Consistently oscillating between demonization and valorization, coffee has a reputation that has shifted markedly over the last few decades. Late 20thcentury studies indicated that the delicious, addictive, stimulating beverage would surely yield negative health...
