Updates
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.
December – 2024, the focus shifts to Christmas. Our villages light up with decorations, and the smell of melomakarona and kourabiedes fills our homes. We celebrate with carols, feasts, and midnight church services, enjoying the warmth of the season.
November – 2024 is when we come together on Lesvos to harvest olives and make our famous olive oil. It’s a time of hard work, tradition, and the wonderful earthy scent of the groves.
October – 2024 Harvest time is here! We gather plump, green olives from the branches, grateful for the trees’ resilience through the dry summer. Our village smells of fresh olive oil, and life begins to slow into autumn’s rhythm.
September – 2024 Tourists begin to leave, and the village quiets. It’s still dry, with no rain in sight, but we prepare the grove for the upcoming harvest. Autumn breezes offer hope as the days slowly cool.
August – 2024 The island bustles with visitors, but the land is parched, and we tend the trees carefully. Despite the heat, the olives hold on. Nights by the sea offer much-needed relief from the long, hot days.
July – 2024 The heat is relentless, with no rain for months, but our trees endure. Mornings are for work, and afternoons for sea swims and dinners under the stars.
June – 2024 Small olives appear, and we care for the trees. The scent of jasmine fills the village, and swims become part of daily life. Long days and cool evenings keep things peaceful.
May – 2024 Our village blooms with life, and the olive trees are covered in tiny white flowers, promising a good harvest. Warm days invite us to tend the grove and stroll along the shore.