Twenty five years ago, planting olive trees in this region was anything but traditional. Yet today, what began as a small, experimental orchard has grown into a 300-acre operation, complete with a bustling country store, loyal customers, handcrafted gift baskets, and even a vineyard. The story of McCauley Olive is one of vision, patience, community, and a deep-rooted love for quality.
When the Store Made Sense
In the early days, the goal was simple: grow olives and produce exceptional extra virgin olive oil. At first, the oil was sold to other local farmers, farm stands, stores, and restaurants. It wasn’t until demand for fresh, local olive oil surged that the idea of opening a storefront truly made sense…