HILO SHARK'S
100% Hawaiian
COFFEE
CHOCOLATE
VANILLA & SPICE
Specialty Tours &
Farm Stays
Our Background
FARMER TOM SHARKEY
Farmer Tom has been cultivating Hawaiian Coffee, Cacao and Vanilla at his farm on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast for the past 25 years. He is committed to promoting these crops and growing the industry by supporting and mentoring new farmers through education and hands-on experience.
Many people have visited Sharkey's farm over the years; and Tom, a born story-teller, makes learning fun (and tasty!) as he shares his passion for growing in Hawai'i. Tom is co-founder of the Big Island Community Cacao Association, an organization whose vision is to connect the local cacao community to opportunities and partners that sustain agricultural and entrepreneurial economic development on Hawaii Island.
"It's a lot of work, but it's work I love because it's constantly changing; growing, evolving", Sharkey laughs. "There's a time to sow and a time to reap and a whole lot of other stuff you gotta do in between. And at the end of the day, you're tired but content because it's really all about doing what you love and passing it on."
AGRI-TOURISM
FROM THE SOURCE
Join us for this 5-Star Seed-to-Bar Chocolate Experience
where you get to see, smell and taste some of our favorite flavors of Hawai'i while learning how Cacao, Coffee and Vanilla are propagated, grown, harvested and processed into the foods we know and love. You'll learn lots of interesting facts about the history and geology of the Big Island while snacking on our yummy refreshments and top it all of by making your own chocolate to take home! A truly immersive and one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family; all are welcome here.
OUR PRODUCTS
Feel the Rush...Taste the Love!
HILO SHARK'S has been growing and selling 100% pure Hawaiian Coffee, Cacao and Vanilla products for 0ver 20 years. We offer single-source, estate grown products grown on the Big Island's beautiful Hamakua Coast. Check out our collections of fresh, local coffee, teas, spices and more.
FARM STAYS
Settle in and Stay A While!
Want to really get into farm life in Hawai'i? We offer two unique and memorable stays right here on Sharkey's farm! Whether you're looking for a 4-bedroom historic Farmhouse with wrap-around lanai, pool, ocean and treetop views and room for the whole gang; or a private, peaceful and romantic Zen Elegant Octagon Treehouse for 1 or 2, we've got you covered!
ZEN TREEHOUSE REETREAT
Elegant Octagon Studio in the Trees with private lanai, ocean breezes, treetop views and a seasonal stream below.
View the stars from the skylights above the bed.
Watch the sunrise as you sip coffee or cacao tea grown right outside your door.
This peaceful tropical rainforest setting is the perfect place to relax as you commune with nature and reconnect with your senses.
Complete with King size bed, luxury linens and lots of
amenities, you will be wrapped in comfort,
surrounded by nature.
A truly unique stay that's been earning
5-star ratings on Airbnb for over 5 years.
CURRENTLY
CLOSED FOR
RENOVATIONS
100 Year-Old
Farmhouse
A Step Back in Time
on a working
Cacao, Coffee,
Vanilla & Tropical
Hoya Farm
Wrap-Around Lanai,
Pool, Views
4-Bedrooms, 2-Baths
Chef's Kitchen, Outdoor Grill
Sleeps up to 10
Just 10 minutes to Hilo Town for
Shopping
Beaches
Restaurants
Farmer's Market
Please contact us for details
and availability. Minimum stay is
3 weeks.