Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch is a family-owned BIODYNAMIC® and organic ranch, farm, and rustic retreat center on the remote east end of Moloka‘i, Hawai'i. “Pu‘u O Hōkū” is true to its Hawaiian name — which means “Hill of Stars” — surrounded by more than 14,000 acres of protected land, immersed in the transcendent beauty of forest, sky and ocean.

 

Our most important work at Pu‘u O Hōkū is to restore the ‘Āina of our beautiful ranch, from its green pastures that run up from coastal fishponds to Hālawa Valley and the sea cliffs that tower above it. We are working on the reforestation of the ahupua‘a and reducing the number of ungulates in our forest, as well as the sustainable cultivation of our arable lands in order to realize a bountiful land economy. We believe that Pu‘u O Hōkū, by preserving the fertile east end of Moloka‘i, has a special role to play in bringing the island closer to a food and energy self-sufficient community that can provide for generations to come.

Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch is always looking for dedicated people who bring energy and enthusiasm to our team.

 

Whether you have a passion for beekeeping, BIODYNAMIC® farming, agroforestry, landscaping with native plants, reforestation, conservation, livestock, slow-food, hospitality or renewable energy — the odds are we have a job you could do.

 

We welcome self-motivated applicants with new ideas, respect for local customs and traditions, and the social skills to work well as part of a very diverse team.

 

We can offer you temporary position as an intern (6 months min), or the opportunity to do field research as part of your academic education — providing you with a simple, single-bed cabin with shared kitchen and bathroom, a shared vehicle for the weekends and a stipend that varies depending on your previous work experience.

 

Pu‘u O Hōkū is situated on the very remote and subtropical east end of Moloka‘i. If you are looking for a party atmosphere, a place to chill out or somewhere to live while surfing in Hawai‘i, we are NOT the right place for you. The Pu‘u O Hōkū team has an untiring commitment to care for land that we are stewarding.