Hawi is an amazing place: not exactly a “hidden gem,” at this point, but a gem nonetheless. Rev. Les’ place is an excellent and affordable base for adventures: peaceful and quiet (I recommend earplugs for the roosters if you are a light sleeper though :) ), while still an active farm and community (in hindsight, I wish I had asked for a tour, as I am just beginning an ambitious agricultural project of my own). We enjoyed watching the sunset over Kaho’olawe four nights in a row, and Maui appears to be just a short swim away from the lanai (don’t actually try it though). We visited Pōlolu Valley twice, as it is one of the most special places in the world; if you are Very Ambitious, you could even hike all of the valleys all the way to Waipi’o, but the drive isn’t all that far either. The farm is a short drive from some of the best beaches Hawai’i island has to offer, and was an opportunity to explore some areas I had never been (Sapphire Cove!). All in all, we had a magical stay; it was dry season (anticipate mud during rainy season!) so it was nice to get away from the rainy Kona coffee belt where I currently live. Mahalo!