The Secret Beach Hideaway is one of the most stunning properties on Kauai. Every tree and flower on the lushly landscaped and very steep terrain has been planted by the owners, Michele and Justin Hughes, who carefully developed a master plan that makes every effort to respect the rural heritage of Kauai.

For years the sugar industry dominated the economy of Kauai and much of the land was planted with sugar cane. Since the 1990's the sugar industry has all but disappeared and the island has struggled to replace sugar with alternative agricultural products. Coffee, trees and flowers, organic fruit and vegetables, taro, tea and hardwoods are some of the new crops. 

The 50 acres of land owned by Michele and Justin Hughes is zoned agricultural but most of it is unsuitable for farming because of its location on the rocky bluff above Secret Beach and Anini Beach. Despite the adversarial conditions, they have made, at considerable expense, a concerted effort to irrigate, add steps and trails for access, and plant the hillsides and whatever small flat areas available. 

While not large, their orchard and organic garden produce fruit and vegetables which they sell to local vendors or donate to the island's needy.