Chocolate and Sweets · Captain Cook, Hawaii

Mac Nut Grove Farm

A small South Kona farm growing macadamias and liliko'i on Mauna Loa's slopes.

Founded by: Lynne Sharman, Martha Brahm, Matthew Zilch
Based in: Captain Cook, Hawaii

Their story

Mac Nut Grove Farm is a five-acre farm on the slopes of Mauna Loa in upland Hōnaunau, South Kona, on Hawai'i Island. It is run by Lynne Sharman, Martha Brahm and Martha's son, Matthew Zilch, on land they lease from Kamehameha Schools.

The three work the land themselves, growing macadamia nuts and liliko'i, or passion fruit. Their sister business, Hawai'i Tart Company, turns the harvest into treats like caramel macadamia tarts and liliko'i caramel tarts, sweetened in part with honey from nearby Big Island Bees.

How it's made

The farm grows its own macadamia nuts and liliko'i on volcanic ground in South Kona. As much of the farm's own macadamia crop as possible goes into the tarts and other goods made by Hawai'i Tart Company.