In the Upcountry region of Maui, nestled on the slopes of Haleakala (House of the Sun), is the mystical Ali`i Kula Lavender farm. Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Renewal are all held in this magical place that the spirit calls home! Created by Agricultural Artist and Horticultural Master, Ali’i Chang, AKL’s 13.5-acre farm resides at an elevation of roughly 4000 ft. and is home to approximately 55,000 lavender plants and 20 different varieties of lavender. Lavender is a summer bloomer, however the farm grows about 9 varieties of lavender, that bloom all year round. Olive trees, hydrangea, Protea, succulents and an exceptional variety of other plants can be found on the farm, which offers the first and only Lavender Lifestyle experience on Maui. Though lavender is not native to Maui, it has acclimated well to the majestic mountain-slope with style and grace. Thriving in Kula’s Mediterranean climate, AKL’s lavender blooms year round in the cool, dry climate. Lavender was given to Ali’i in 2001 by a dear friend and being the consummate gardener that he was, he planted the herb with the best of intentions to have it breathe and blossom into what AKL is today—a true work of art! Ali’i prided himself on having an impeccable and ever-changing canvas for all eyes and took considerable pride in his work and the work of his staff. The farm illuminates the life Ali’i lived and the legacy he left behind. His art of growing plants and utilizing the resources available to him helped Ali’i to transcend his role as a farmer to a master gardener and visionary, as well. Much more than a working lavender farm, AKL is a botanical garden filled with the artifacts and collectibles that Ali’i gathered in his many years of travel and entrepreneurship.