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Nov 29, 2024 | mauimagazine.net | Savy Janssen |Mike Morris |Mona de Crinis

Alpaca OhanaTour a growing alpaca farmBy Savy JanssenNestled in the lush, green hills of Upcountry Maui lies a serene sanctuary where the gentle hum of nature mingles with the murmurs of contented alpacas. Not unlike their native mountains of Peru, here the alpaca graze and strut happily in pastures on the slopes of Haleakalā. Founded in 2020 by Janet Baldwin, the Maui Alpaca Farm began as a modest venture with just three female alpacas.

Nov 29, 2024 | mauimagazine.net | Savy Janssen

Alpaca OhanaTour a growing alpaca farmBy Savy JanssenNestled in the lush, green hills of Upcountry Maui lies a serene sanctuary where the gentle hum of nature mingles with the murmurs of contented alpacas. Not unlike their native mountains of Peru, here the alpaca graze and strut happily in pastures on the slopes of Haleakalā. Founded in 2020 by Janet Baldwin, the Maui Alpaca Farm began as a modest venture with just three female alpacas.

Oct 17, 2024 | mauimagazine.net | Serene Gunnison |Savy Janssen |Mona de Crinis

Unwavering Aloha‘Unko’ Bobby Baraoidanby Serene GunnisonPhoto by Jason MooreIn early 2024, Bobby Baraoidan celebrated 55 years of employment at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, now known as the OUTRIGGER Ka‘anapali Beach Resort.

Aug 25, 2023 | mauimagazine.net | Savy Janssen

Where freshness meets flavor on MauiBy Savy JanssenWhen most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens, communicative servers explaining the origin of each menu item, and at the end of the meal, a big, fat check. Travis Morrin, along with his business partners Cody Christopher and Jaron Blosser, had a different vision. What if supporting local agriculture was as fast and cost effective as getting lunch from Burger King?

Aug 18, 2023 | mauimagazine.net | Savy Janssen

Story by Savy JanssenPhotographs by Jason MooreSunlight filtered through the outstretched arms of the 120-year-old monkey pod trees, and a warm Wailuku breeze swirled through the air. Behold a forest to envy the likes of Eden: dark monstera leaves, fuchsia Hong Kong orchid trees, ripe avocados rolling lazily, fragrant Calamansi limes, a mango tree heavy with fruit and a carpet of lush green lawn under foot.