Join the Grove: Gifting a heritage olive tree in Italy.

A small American family.
An ancient Italian grove.

Ten years ago, we found ourselves the unlikely stewards of a centuries-old olive farm in Puglia. We’ve been learning and loving it ever since—and now we invite you to share in it. Adopt your own tree, enjoy its oil, and join our story.

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Welcome to our grove!

  • I loved tasting your beautiful olive oil—pure, thoughtfully made, and a true expression of the land. The fact that it’s organic makes it even more meaningful.

    Alice Waters

  • I cannot live without your olive oil and salt now!

    Kristi H.

  • Fontanella oil is special, it's the only way to put it. Something about the ocean air sweeping up through the valley it sits in? The constant southern sun?

    Giandomenico V.

Q&A

  • Your adoption lasts for one full harvest cycle — about one year. Of course, we’d love to have you renew each year and continue your connection to your tree!

  • Absolutely. We warmly welcome adopters who would like to visit Villa Fontanella. Please contact us to arrange a private tour of the grove—you’ll get to see your tree, your name plaque, and enjoy a walk through the land.

  • We harvest the olives in late fall. Oil is bottled and ready by early winter, and your gifts are prepared and shipped soon after. You’ll receive updates along the way so you know exactly when to expect your package. It’s

Your tree is waiting in Puglia.
Let’s make it yours.