Pi'iholo Ranch
$17,500,000

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  • 803 +/- acres in 7 parcels

    • 550 acres of fenced pasture paddocks,

    • 90+ acres of diverse mature woodland, &

    • 160 +/- acres in several sheltered valley lands

  • Water Resources

    • Abundant reliable rainfall

    • Pure, on-site spring waters

    • Developed agricultural water sources

  • Wild Game

    • Prolific populations of Axis Deer, wild pigs, and game birds.

  • Manager's Residence

    • A lovely, traditional second-story 2-bedroom, 2-bath 1700 sq. ft. custom built home

  • Equestrian Center & Stables

    • 4,400 sq, ft. enclosed stables building of classic functional design

    • Boarding horses

    • Trail rides on the ranch

    • Cowboy activities

    • Formal dressage

    • Barn and barn facilities

  • Arena

    • Sand-bed horse arena,

    • Events announcers perch,

    • Spacious covered & open-sided event pavilion,

    • Free-standing men's/women's restroom building,

    • Horse tack/feed storage building.

  • Commercial ‘Pi'iholo Zipline’ Business Included

    • Canopy Tours

    • Climbing Tours

    • Treetop Zip Tours

    • Ziplines

    • Custom Ranch Tours

    • Host Private Events

    • Exclusive Hunting & Hiking

  • Geography

    • Elevation range: 1,800' - 2,200'

About the Ranch

Located on the western fringes of Maui’s Ko'olau & Makawao Forest Reserve wilderness, and just 45 minutes to the warm sands of Wailea, the 800 acre Pi'iholo Ranch is an operating cattle ranch.

Within portions of the Ranch are recreational activities, including the Pi'iholo Zipline and Canopy Tour as well as trail riding. The central Ranch compound encompasses a modern but traditional manager’s residence and a substantial stables & equestrian facility with multiple out-buildings. Far out in the eastern pastures & tucked amidst majestic Eucalyptus woods are the Cowboy Cabins, an intimate, peaceful hideaway. And Prominent on Pi'iholo’s western reach ascends the legendary Pi'iholo Hill.

Beyond Maui’s swaying palms and golden sands is an undiscovered countryside with a history so robust and culture so unique, it is a completely other Hawaii. Known to locals simply as “Upcountry,” its cool, verdant hillsides are teeming with grazing cattle on sprawling ranches—and an endangered breed of gentle horsemen. These Maui “paniolos” (cowboys) have a rich and storied past, one that only a handful can tell and few visitors will ever know.

History of the Ranch

Pi'iholo Ranch began as a dream of Peter Baldwin, a 5th generation descendant of the Reverend Dwight Baldwin, who arrived on Maui in 1831 after a 6-month sea voyage from New England around South America’s Cape Horn to Hawai’i.  

In 1888, Rev. Baldwin’s son, Henry, formed the Haleakala Ranch & grewit to become Maui’s largest cattle ranch at over 33,000 acres. Peter served as Haleakala Ranch’s fourthowner/manager until retiring in 2000.

Soon thereafter, he purchased the Pi’iholo section of Haleakala Ranch to found and build Pi'iholo Ranch with the help of his three sons Chris, Duke, and Jeff.

Surrounding Areas

Though it provides rare privacy & isolation, Pi'iholo Ranch is a comfortable 35‐minute descent down Haleakala Mountain to Maui's principal commercial hub, full‐service Kahului airport (6,900‐foot runway), Maui Memorial Hospital, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Pi’iholo Ranch is tucked at the eastern end of UpCountry. Ranching dominates UpCountry's open spaces. Recreational activities include hiking the massive Haleakala National Park and nearer to Pi'iholo Ranch is the popular 6 mile long State Kahakapao Loop Trail for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking.

A quick 10 minutes away is the charming Hawaiian cowboy (Paniolo) town of Makawao, that bustles with shops, cafes, post office, library, groceries, pharmacy, & more. Maui's several world‐class resort communities, beaches, golf courses & shops are conveniently situated: Wailea about 45 minutes and Lahaina 70 minutes away.

Paia Town, historic seaside plantation town of the North Shore coast, is 20 minutes away...and is renowned for ocean activities including big wave surfing, wind surfing, kite sailing/surfing and beaches; the former sugar village these days boasts a generous array of yoga studios, restaurants & cafes, beguiling avante garde shops, and, of course, the Island‐renowned Mana Foods wholesome grocery, bakery, and deli.

On Maui, Chef Mike Lofaro and student of the culture Kainoa Horcajo head up to gorgeous Paniolo country!  A long-time Maui cowboy literally shows them the ropes and the cows that they try to roundup and, well, rope. They also discover an old-time paniolo snack that was enjoyed while the cowboys rode the range — the forbidding panini or prickly pear cactus (forbidding because of the the prickly part).  But their guide shows them the tricks of getting at the treat and the fruit of their labor is well worth the risk. They also snag an epic spot for their dinner, sans electricity.  To complete their meal, the guys take advantage of the last of the mangoes for the season.  Thankfully there’s such a thing as “late-season” fruit and their guide is from an iconic Maui family synonymous with mango.  It all comes together over a grill and a campfire, paniolo-style.