About

Passion, Faith and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

We grow, harvest, press and produce Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil on our property using organic and sustainable practices.

We do it driven by passion, inspired by faith.

Proudly Naturally Grown. Proudly Texan.

We are a family owned and operated business in Texas that believes in the purity of working the land for a wholesome purpose.

We maintain an artisan’s approach to raising quality olives and delivering Texas grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

GREAT, BUT, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GROWING USING NATURAL & SUSTAINABLE METHODS?

Natural fertilizer

By returning healthy microorganisms into the soil, they breakdown the organic matter providing food for the tree — so that synthetic fertilizer is no longer needed.

More nutrients

More nutrients available to the tree roots in the soil increase the nutrients and flavor in the olives and therefore in the olive oil.

Rebuilding the soil

Rebuilding the soil by minimizing tilling and increasing the soil life is a key element in our mission.

Clean Irrigation

The healthier soil absorbs and holds more rain water which reduces run-off — so that use of irrigation water is reduced.

God’s original design

We believe that a healthy soil life is God’s original design for providing all the nutrients needed for all plants & trees.

From our ranch in Hallettsville

Our EVOO is grown, milled and bottled at our ranch in Hallettsville, Texas.

Weed Control

Healthier soil means fewer weeds, because the desirable grasses will flourish and choke out weeds naturally.

OUR HISTORY, FOUNDERS AND VALUES

Mary

Mary’s deep appreciation of God’s creation lead her into an interest in agriculture. Mary graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 1977. She worked in purchasing for ship management firms for several decades before changing careers in 2006 and becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Bill

Bill attended the University of Houston and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1972. Bill worked in the oil service business for 38 years before retiring to enjoy a slower paced life with Mary.

Our History

Around this time, the “Texas Olive Movement” was beginning and the couple saw this as an opportunity for a new life venture and for Mary to return to her love of agriculture.

After doing extensive research about growing olives in Texas, they planted the 1st phase of olive trees in 2013 followed by the 2nd phase in 2014.

During this process it became apparent that there was a great need to improve the quality of the soil for the sustainability of the orchard. The decision to transition to a fully organic olive orchard was made. The Goerners and their family maintain more than 4400 olive trees on 23 acres. Their mission is to deliver delicious, organic extra virgin olive oil from their orchard to kitchens across the country.

VALUES

Faith

We believe in our Lord God, believe He is the Creator of all things. We are great admirer’s of the beauty found in His creation.

Family

Our family is our joy in life. Our times together are a blessing! Our orchard was

planted in hopes of passing it along to the next generations.

Community

We are more involved in community here in our small town of Hallettsville, Texas
than we ever were in the big city of Houston, Tx.

Love

Although not easy, being love to others is what our Lord commands us to do,
especially in our world today. Love can be as simple as showing tolerance and respect even when our opinions are different.

Kindness

There is no situation that cannot be improved through genuine kindness.

Love of God’s Creation

All things bright & beautiful
All creatures great & small
All things wise & wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
By Cecil Frances Alexander 1818-1895