We take great pride in being the pioneering olive oil producer in Hawaii, not only due to our passion for our work, but also because we prioritize the well-being of Maui and the environment.

A significant amount of our food, which includes olive oil, is transported over the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the burning of fossil fuels that greatly harm the environment. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce our efforts to make a positive impact by cultivating olives and producing oil right here on the beautiful island of Maui.

It is our sincere hope that our breakthrough in producing Hawaii’s first commercial extra-virgin olive oil will help grow sustainable agriculture in the Hawaiian Islands, stem the tide of development and keep our islands green for future generations.

Jamie Woodburn

Co-Founder
President

Jamie has been in Maui since 1972 and currently holds the position of the president and coordinator for field operations. Notably, he also served as the Executive Director for Maui's oldest non-profit agency. Ka Lima O MauiHe has been involved in gardening and nursery management for over 30 years. With 25 years of experience in running a commercial nursery, he has developed a deep love for cultivating extensive family gardens and creating small orchards. For more than four decades, he has dedicated himself to working with the soil and nurturing plants with his own hands.

action on the waters as he embarks on a remarkable journey. Beyond tending to his farm, Jamie is a passionate enthusiast of canoe paddling. He has ventured into the depths of an open ocean paddling challenge covering a staggering distance of 1600 miles, starting from the Big Island and extending all the way to the furthest corners of the Northwest Hawaiian Atolls. Witness his incredible prowess and resilience by catching a glimpse of him in action. There's no stopping Jamie when it comes to thrilling adventures on the water. The Wa'a Family - Exploring the Riches of the Ocean A film that tells the story of this undertaking.

Josh Circle-Woodburn

Co-Founder
Vice President

Josh is a native of Maui, where he was born and raised. He attended Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, where he studied at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. He specialized in Landscape Architecture and earned his degree in this field. Josh is also a LEED Accredited Professional. Over the past decade, Josh has gained a wealth of experience working for landscape architecture firms, both small and large, both on Maui and on the mainland. His focus and expertise lie in the fields of orchard design, varietal selections, and site analysis.