What began with one man's passion for extra virgin olive oil and a homespun reservation list has led to the rescue and rejuvenation of 64 acres of groves in Florence, Italy, countless community events, and a growing alliance of artisans and experts.

Our Origins

Fil was inspired to recreate and share a transformative experience with extra virgin olive oil that profoundly changed his views on food, community, and life.

Each year, he returned to the hills of Florence, Italy, to craft an oil that captured that feeling, offering it to a growing reservation list he affectionately called “friends and family.”

As the reservation list grew and demand outpaced supply, Fil faced a choice: follow the traditional path of olive oil purveyors, focusing on cost and volume, or forge a new direction.

Thus, Abandoned Grove was born.

Abandoned Grove challenges the extractive mentality dominating society and business—models that fail producers, consumers, and the planet while robbing us of meaningful experiences. 

Our name is our shared vision: a world where no olive groves are abandoned.

Guided by this principle, we’re pioneering a sustainable and fresh approach to independent olive oil production –– expertly crafting supremely healthy and wildly delicious extra virgin olive oil from groves we rescue from abandonment and bring back to life.

We fairly compensate our artisans to foster an environment that brings the best art to life. We proudly serve a community of stakeholders who share our values and prioritize quality over quantity.

Together, we are rekindling our connection to nature, each other, and ourselves. 

Every bottle of our extra virgin olive oil transcends geographical boundaries and tells the story of a grove reborn.

Our proactive efforts are part of an extensive program to rejuvenate or sustain olive trees. We harmonize Mother Nature’s supply with human demand, all while growing impact and respecting the natural output of an olive tree.