Our Mission

To engage with the land in a way that leaves it better than when we arrived, nourishes our whole being, and adds to the ʻāina as a whole, while striving to craft high-quality chocolate.

Who We Are

Ocean Grace Farms is a 3-acre cacao orchard located in the ahupuaʻa of Kau in North Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, nestled on the slopes of Hualālai. We are deeply committed to the principle of reciprocity, growing holistically in harmony with nature, and fostering biodiversity to produce the highest quality food, medicine, and chocolate.

Our natural farming practices focus on building soil and plant fertility through a closed-loop system that utilizes indigenous microorganisms and natural fertilizers such as fermented plant juices and fish amino acids.

In a time when even the sacred has become commercialized, we believe in the importance of honoring the cacao tree, a sacred plant whose history dates back at least 5,300 years to the Mayo-Chinchipe in Ecuador. Our intention is to always respect and honor this plant, the legacy of those who came before us, and the community in which we are blessed to live.

Image of a cacao pod at Ocean Grace Farms.

Meet the Team

Image of Martin Mazzanti.

Martin Mazzanti

FOUNDER

Ocean Grace Farms was born from Marty’s deep love for the land, family, and truly delicious chocolate. Marty is just about the kindest person you’ll ever meet, greeting everyone with warmth and a big smile!

Image of Cody Wortman with son, Bodhi, looking at a cacao pod.

Cody Wortman

FARM MANAGER

Cody’s love for the land runs deep. Having found a passion for natural farming, Cody believes that healthy plants begin with healthy soil and microbiology. He’s often found riding the side-by-side with his mini sidekick, Bodhi.

Image of Katie Wortman with Bodhi on her shoulders beneath a cacao branch.

Katie Wortman

DESIGN & MARKETING

Katie is a jill of all trades. With a background in sustainable design and food policy, she loves bringing her diverse skill sets to the table to help the farm thrive!

Transitioning our Cacao Orchard to Korean Natural Farming

Learn about our journey from conventional farming to Korean Natural Farming—a way of farming that harnesses the power of the bacteria and fungi indigenous to one’s own land to cultivate healthy soil and plants.