Olive Harvest in Tuscany lasts only for two weeks out of the year, so it is such a treat that we will be able to experience this ancient tradition right in our backyard in the olive groves of Maraviglia! Not only will we be able to assist in the olive harvesting, but we will also be taking the olives next door to the press to make olive oil straight away! This is a rare opportunity because most olive harvesters need to outsource their pressing to another shared facility- thanks to Francesco's connections in the town, we are able to see the olive oil making process from start to finish, with the opportunity to purchase & take home your own 1/2 liter of freshly pressed olive oil! 

That being said, please be aware that the timing of the retreat is situated right at the beginning of harvest, as estimated by the experienced farmers in the area. These farmers have been working the olive groves for years and know the weather patterns like the back of their hands; however, we are still subject to the twist and turns of mother nature - if the conditions are not suitable for harvest, we will have to avoid picking, as these farmers want to honor harvesting at the best time to allow for the best quality product.