Olive Harvest Amador County at the Grand Reserve Inn

🌿 A Taste of Tradition

For more than 8,000 years, olives have been a cornerstone of civilization. First cultivated in the Eastern Mediterranean—near present-day Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon—these small fruits became central to culture, cuisine, and commerce.

The Phoenicians and Greeks spread olive cultivation and olive oil production throughout the Mediterranean, where olive oil became vital for food, medicine, and light. Over time, the olive branch took on deeper meaning—symbolizing peace, wisdom, and victory.

As the Romans expanded their empire, they carried olive trees and their revered oil across Europe. By the 18th century, missionaries introduced the olive harvest tradition to the Americas, ensuring that this ancient practice would flourish across generations and continents.

🌿 Experience the Tradition: Olive Harvest Amador County at the Grand Reserve Inn

At the Grand Reserve Inn Olive Harvest Amador County Event, guests are invited to step into history and embrace the timeless rhythm of the harvest.

You’ll harvest olives by hand using traditional techniques—gently striking branches and gathering fruit from beneath the trees. Once your basket is full, our olive-curing expert will guide you through the centuries-old process of transforming raw olives into gourmet cured delicacies.

There are many ways to cure olives—from dry salt and lye curing to the old-world favorite, brining. Over several months, the brine naturally develops rich, complex flavors. Guests will also learn how to personalize their batches with herbs and spices, creating a taste that’s uniquely their own.

🍷 Savor the Reward of Tradition in Luxury

After a morning among the olive groves, guests will gather for a Tuscan-style lunch paired with estate wines, surrounded by the vineyard’s serene beauty.

Live music sets the mood as you relax, connect, and celebrate the season’s bounty.

Space is limited for this exclusive, hands-on vineyard experience in Amador Wine Country.

Reserve your place today and become part of a timeless harvest tradition.

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Written by Russ Reyes