Community Restoration at Forests of Peahi

The Forests of Peʻahi is a living sanctuary, learning space, and regenerative landscape stewarded by Mākoa Quest. Located in Haʻikū, this lowland forest serves as one of our primary education and restoration sites, where traditional knowledge and modern ecological practices come together in service to the ʻāina.

Here, we cultivate syntropic agroforestry systems designed to regenerate soil, support native biodiversity, and produce food in alignment with nature’s patterns. Visitors and students are invited to walk the trails, participate in reforestation efforts, and experience the rhythms of the land firsthand through hands-on learning and guided reflection.

Programs at the Forests of Peʻahi include invasive species removal, planting of indigenous trees and food plants, Korean Natural Farming, and trail building, all rooted in a deep respect for the wisdom of place. We integrate cultural protocols, breathwork, and ceremony as part of the process, honoring the forest not only as a resource but as a teacher.

The Forests of Peʻahi is a place to slow down, listen, and learn what it means to be in right relationship with land. It is where restoration becomes education, and education becomes a pathway to collective renewal.