Source cocoa beans. Roast. Winnow. Grind. Temper chocolate and mold into bars.
TThe Farm to Chocolate Factory Program is an opportunity to experience the chocolate making process from tree to bar including the business of making chocolate. You’ll be guided by experts Daniel O’Doherty, Max Breen, and Dylan Butterbaugh through this unique, 5 day learning experience that begins on the Kamananui Estate cacao farm and ends in the state-of-the-art Manoa Chocolate factory on Oahu.
Next program: April 25 – 30, 2026
You’ll learn about modern best practices in cacao cultivation and post-harvest processing, and how these practices impact bean flavor and quality. On the final day, you’ll step into the state of the art Manoa Chocolate factory to learn the ins and outs of production, and building a chocolate making business. This program and the expertise that Dan, Max, and Dylan have to share are not to be missed!
Registration fee (does not include travel to and from Honolulu, Hawaii nor accomodations or meals except what is noted in the itinerary):
$1800 US per participant
