Kona Sea Salt Farm

We’re beginning our Winter Tour with spectacular sunset views. The Kona Sea Salt Farm is set on the westernmost point of the Big Island’s volcanic coastline, at Keāhole Point. The unique combination of underwater topography and ocean currents that made this an especially fertile fishing ground prized by ancient Hawaiians also creates perfect conditions to harvest sea salt from 2,200 feet below the surface. Sample their salt during reception with a cold water foot soak while you sip a welcome cocktail and take in the ocean views. After we learn a bit about the salt harvesting process, we’ll head to the beach for a collaborative meal by Justine Ma and Vitaly Paley. These two renowned chefs have trained in some of the world’s best kitchens, and now use their talents to celebrate Hawaiian ingredients. Chef Justine is excited to show off the goods from the farmers, hunters and fishermen on the Big Island, including ingredients from her own one-acre homestead. Chef Vitaly will surely bring some Hawaiian Kanpachi sustainably sourced from the waters around Keāhole Point by Blue Ocean Mariculture. Together, they will create an artful celebration of the unique and expansive Hawaiian pantry.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to support Maui wildfire relief efforts.