Common Ground Kauai

Great farm tour by Will and Karen. Very informative. We also had the dinner and dessert which was amazing. Everything that we ate was from the islands. From the farm or from another island. Wonderful afternoon. Definitely shop and support farmer’s markets. We also visited the beautiful easy walk to the Stone Dam. Fun times.

We did the farm tour and dinner after, and loved it! It was interesting to learn about the sustainable farming practices. All the food is from the island, most right there from on property. We even saw the chef go out to get a few herbs and vegetables for dinner! Relaxing pace for the tour and dinner. My kids (15, 12) and I arrived early to do the short hike to the waterfall at Stone Dam (beautiful, easy hike, we did it in dresses / flip flops, though be warned it is mostly unshaded and was quite warm on our day. Depending on yourself, you may want sturdier footwear and clothing). Dinner was 100% local and so good! Even our picky eater found stuff they liked, especially dessert. Dinner changes frequently based on what's in season, but that's the fun. We relaxed after as well on the covered porch with a beverage. Family friendly, there is open area near the dining area if you need to walk around with kiddos. Highlight for our kids (besides the food) was Charlie the farm dog. Highly recommend, worth the price for the experience!

Absolutely loved this! Great light hike to the dam prior to arrival. The tour was wonderful, they started us off with a complimentary mocktail. Our guide was very informative. She enjoyed our 6 year old on the tour and gave her lots of food to try. The tea to try on the tour was nice. The meal was to die for. Everything used was from the farm or local farmer. Love that this is a fully regenerative Farm and trying to instill and reteach the Hawaiian lifestyle.

We had an amazing time at Common Ground! The tour was super interesting- we got to see many plants grown in a relaxed way (with a drink in hand!) and then ate a delicious family style meal that was hyper local and delicious. Learned a ton but also felt relaxing and was a beautiful farm. Would highly recommend!

Very informative, unique experience. They walk you through the garden and show you all of the plants, tell you about them, why and how they are planted, and show you a few animals. I learned a lot and enjoyed getting to try food that I knew where 100% of it came from. The menu changes continually based on what is in season and what they have available to them. The food is all very photogenic as well as delicious. We tried the mai tai mocktail and loved it! The grounds and space are beautiful! We went an hour early to have time to walk to the waterfall, which was a lovely bonus.

Beautiful grounds and great dinner . Interesting for ecotourist or just a visitor to the island. Tour/dinner/seating would benefit from organization and planning - but then again, these qualities are not very island’y

My time at Common Ground was really inspiring for me personally. The food forest was wonderful - dense, fecund, and mysterious (despite my many questions and attempts to wrap my head around it). The dinner was fabulous - just incredibly tasty and slow, local earth-based food. I felt like I could taste the quality of the soil, the care of the chef, the incorporation of traditional island flavors with newer interpretations. As a cook, composter, and amateur gardener, I'm just so happy that this was a part of my vacation and education. I am very curious to see what this space and these minds are able to do in the coming years. Special thank you to Kalani (spelling?) and Willow (our tour guides), and to the chef. 🙏 🌺 🫒

The Common Ground Farm Dinner in Kauai was such a nourishing and restorative experience. The setting was beautiful, the people were kind and knowledgeable, and every dish told a story about the land and community. The Wailua beef, braised for 14 hours, was incredibly tender and flavorful. The tortilla española was paired with some of the best kimchi I have ever had, a perfect balance of comfort and surprise. Even the opening Summer Harvest Salad was a work of art, vibrant with flowers, citrus, and fresh greens. What makes this dinner so special is that it goes beyond the plate. The team shared their passion for regenerative farming and locally sourced ingredients, making the evening not just delicious but meaningful. It felt like being welcomed into a community that truly values the connection between food, land, and people. I left feeling full, grateful, and deeply inspired. This is more than a dinner, it is an unforgettable farm-to-table experience.