Our Staff
Rich
Rich, one of the owners of Whispering Winds Bamboo farm, loves his life and enjoys creating sustainable agricultural models. His favorite timber species of bamboo is Guadua angustafolia and landscaping species is Sacred Bali bamboo. Rich moved to Maui 24 years ago to follow Virginia, and after starting Laulima Farms with her, ended up taking over the bamboo business.
Virginia
Virginia, another member of the Whispering Winds family, was born a twin and learned to share from the womb. She came to Kipahulu in 1987. Her true loves are her family, growing food and medicine, hula, nature, and preparing and eating whole beautiful foods.
Ryan
Ryan, one of the owners of Whispering Winds Bamboo farm, enjoys all the various activities that farm life brings. His favorite species of bamboo is dendrocalamus latiflorus. Ryan started working on the farm in 1999, and has since realized that the end of the road is paradise. He enjoys a moped ride down to Laulima Fruit Stand for a social call and a refreshing beverage.
Seth
Seth, a welcome new addition with prior experience here, is filling the role of Apprentice Coordinator. He enjoys getting his hands dirty growing food and planting trees. His favorite species of bamboo is Dendrocalamus Atter. He is dedicated to sustainable food production, land restoration, and education.
Mabel
Mabel, the only herbivore on the farm, enjoys eating things, making meadow muffins, and Virginia's attention. She's indifferent when it comes to bamboo, but has been known to favor some of the lower hanging avocados in the orchard.
Kona
Kona, an ever present companion to the farm employees and consumer of stray chickens, enjoys chasing anything on four wheels, wandering the farm, and lounging. Kona is a bit jumpy from being caught in a hunter's snare when he was a puppy, but is willing to accept new friends if he's swimming or hungry.
The Mule
The Mule has been a mainstay of the farm community and has some close relatives at nearby farms in Kipahulu. The Mule hopes to enjoy driving on level, well maintained roads, and is satisfied to fulfill that wish.
