Olive Harvesting in central Umbria
Would you like to help us harvest the olives to produce our new extra virgin olive oil? We are a very small family farm made up of women: Fausta the official pruner of our olive trees, Elena, who takes care of the olive grove and the sale of the oil during the year, and little Viola, the one who under the olive trees during the harvest usually….draws!
The olive harvest is one of the most interesting experiences you can have here in Umbria. It is a wonderful way to learn a lot not only about local food and wine traditions, but also about our culture. Those who have experienced it report that the atmosphere of a working oil mill and the enthusiasm of the olive growers during the harvest season is something quite unique. You can experience the olive harvest, participate in the olive oil production process and appreciate all the work that goes into making real evo oil!
Experience: Olive Harvesting in Umbria
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Recommended period: late October – November (harvest season)
Day 1: Welcome and Immersion in Nature
– Arrival and welcome: Arrival at the farmhouse, with a warm welcome with an aperitif based on products from the farm, accommodation in the rooms/apartments, overlooking the surrounding valley.
– Relaxation in the farmhouse garden:free time to relax in the farmhouse garden, perhaps with a walk in the olive grove
– Typical Umbrian dinner: In the evening, traditional Umbrian dinner with local dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients, such as strangozzi with truffle, braised in Sagrantino wine, or typical desserts such as ciaramicola
Day 2: The Olive Harvest
– Breakfast: We start the day with a breakfast of farmhouse and homemade products, such as homemade jams, rustic cakes and fresh juices.
– Olive picking experience:
After a brief introduction on the various types of olives and the harvesting process, you will participate directly in the olive harvest with us. You will use traditional tools such as a comb and rack to harvest the olives in a natural and environmentally friendly way.
– Picnic lunch under the olive trees: During the harvest, you will enjoy a typical picnic lunch, with freshly prepared dishes, such as sandwiches with local cold cuts, Umbrian cheeses, and seasonal fruit and km0 wine!
– Visit to the oil mill:After work in the fields, visit the farm’s oil mill to see how olives are turned into extra virgin olive oil. You will learn all the stages of the process, from pressing to filtering.
– Dinner with new oil: A special dinner prepared with freshly produced extra virgin olive oil. You will enjoy typical dishes such as bruschetta, salads, and dishes with new oil, accompanied by a good local red wine
Day 3: Relax and Discover the Territory
– Light breakfast:Breakfast with home-made cakes, yoghurt and honey, to face a relaxing day.
– Harvest Kit: Each participant receives a small kit with a jar of olive oil from the farmhouse and a traditional recipe.
– Optional activities:Depending on your preferences, you can choose from several activities:
o Hiking or cycling in the olive groves and hills of Umbria, to discover the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
o Umbrian cooking class where you can learn how to make homemade pasta or torta al testo.
o Visit nearby Umbrian villages such as Spoleto, Assisi, or Bevagna, for a cultural experience of history, art, and traditions.
– Day 4: Departure: A final breakfast with home-made cakes, yoghurt and honey, to face a relaxing day.
Free time to purchase local products such as olive oil, wine and homemade jams, before departure.
Included in the proposal
– Accommodation in a farmhouse for 3 nights
– Meals (3 breakfasts 3 dinners 2 light lunches) based on typical Umbrian products
– Participation in the olive harvest
– Visit to the oil mill
– Tasting experience of new oil
– Optional activities (excursions, cooking, cultural visits)
Price: on request, groups (minimum 6 people, maximum 15) (price may vary according to season, type of accommodation and customisation of activities).
This package is designed to offer a true immersion in the rhythms and flavours of the Umbrian countryside, between tradition, nature and conviviality
