Updates
October 2026
Autumn has arrived in Trigonas. The olives are beginning to change from green to shades of purple, and the groves are slowly preparing for harvest. Nets are being laid out, tools are checked, and the familiar rhythm of harvest is beginning to return. Soon, families and neighbours will gather among the trees once again.
September 2026
The olives are now fully formed, hanging heavily from the branches. The intense summer light begins to soften, and cooler evenings return to the village. We walk through the groves often, watching the fruit closely and waiting for the right moment. There is a quiet sense of anticipation everywhere.
August 2026
August brings long, golden days to Lesvos. The olives continue to grow and slowly mature under the summer sun. We check the trees regularly, making sure they remain healthy through the heat. In the village, summer is in full swing, with visitors arriving, evenings stretching late, and life moving outdoors.
July 2026
July was a difficult month for Plomari. A wildfire spread through the area, reaching olive groves and affecting parts of the surrounding countryside. Thankfully, our trees were safe. But seeing olive trees touched by the flames was a painful reminder of how fragile this land can be. The village came together, as it always does, with people helping and supporting one another.
June 2026
The blossoms have now turned into tiny green olives, marking the beginning of another season of growth. The days are warmer, and we keep a close eye on the trees as they begin their journey towards harvest.
This month, we had a lovely surprise for guests who came to Lesvos simply to visit their adopted tree. We welcomed them with a private olive oil tasting in the grove, paired with local products and a beautiful view all the way to the Aegean Sea. A special experience for them—and for us, too.
Moments like this remind us why sharing a little piece of Lesvos with you means so much to us.
May 2026
The blossoms are open. Tiny white-yellow flowers cover the branches, and the air in the grove carries a soft, sweet fragrance that only lasts a few weeks each year. This is one of our favourite moments, brief, easy to miss, and completely wonderful. We walk slowly and breathe it in. Rain continues to visit, and the trees are thriving.
April 2026
Easter comes to the village with bells, candles, and long tables set outdoors. The olive trees are leafing out beautifully this year, and bees have returned to the blossoms. There is no better time to walk the groves than Easter week, life is absolutely everywhere.
March 2026
The light shifts. Days grow a little longer, a little warmer, and the first small buds begin to appear along the branches. The groves wake up slowly, gently. Wildflowers push through the soil between the rows, red poppies, white daisies, small purple blooms whose names we know in Greek but love all the same. Trigonas is stirring.
February 2026
Rain falls generously this month, soaking deep into the earth and feeding roots that have held this land for centuries. The air smells of wet stone and earth. We prune carefully, removing what is no longer needed so that the tree may put all its energy into what matters. Every cut is a conversation with the tree, thoughtful, deliberate, respectful.
January 2026
The new year begins quietly in Trigonas. The groves rest in the stillness of winter, the branches bare and patient. We walk the land in the low morning light, clearing debris from the last harvest, checking the soil, and listening. There is a deep peace in olive groves in January, a kind of gathering of strength. The village moves slowly, and we move with it.
December 2025
The harvest comes to a close, and the groves slowly return to silence. The trees rest after giving their gift. Olive oil is stored, winter fires are lit, and the village prepares for the festive season. We give thanks, to the land, the trees, and to you, for being part of this cycle. The olive groves breathe, ready for another year to begin.
November 2025
Harvest month. Families, friends, and neighbors gather among the trees, just as they have for generations. Olives are carefully picked, one by one, with hands that know this work by heart. Long days end with shared meals and stories. Fresh olive oil is pressed, vivid green, fragrant, and alive. This is the heart of the year.
October 2025
Autumn settles gently over Lesvos. Some olives begin to change color, from green to deep purple. Nets are laid out beneath the trees, tools are checked, and conversations in the groves grow more frequent. This is a month of preparation, patience, and respect for the rhythm of the olive tree.
September 2025
The olives are now fully grown, heavy on the branches. The intense summer light begins to soften, and cooler evenings return to the village. We walk through the groves each day, observing the fruit closely, listening to the trees, and letting nature decide the right moment. A quiet sense of anticipation fills the land.
August 2025
August arrives with bright days and long, warm evenings. The olives continue to mature, slowly building their richness on the branch. In the peak of summer, we focus on care and balance—keeping the trees healthy, checking the groves regularly, and letting the island’s sun and sea air do their quiet work. Everything feels still, patient, and full of promise.
July 2025
The summer heat set in, and the olives continued to grow steadily. The village is vibrant, and the trees are being carefully tended to during this crucial stage.
June 2025
With warmer days and steady sunshine, the blossoms transformed into small olives, marking the start of fruit formation.
May 2025
Spring rains brought fresh growth to the olive trees, with new shoots and blossoms beginning to appear across the groves.
April 2025
The olive trees are full of new life. Wildflowers bloom between the rows. Bees hum, birds return, and everything feels fresh again. Easter arrives with candles, feasts, and joy—bringing family, tradition, and the warm hum of community to the groves.
March – 2025
Hints of green begin to show. Tiny buds appear on the branches—early signs of spring. The village stirs with more light, and so does the land.
February 2025
The rains come and nourish the soil. The air is cool and quiet, perfect for pruning. This is when we shape the trees gently, guiding their growth for the year ahead.
January 2025
Our village rests under soft winter light. The olive groves are still, recovering from the harvest. We walk among the trees, checking roots, clearing fallen branches, and letting the land breathe.