Adopt a Tree or an Entire Grove

Sustain the Legacy of 200-Year-Old Olive Trees on Mathraki Island

History & Location:

• The grove was planted approximately 200 years ago, giving the grove a rich heritage on the Greek island of Mathraki.
  
  

• The terroir’s perfection, mild winters and hot, dry summers are perfect for olive trees. 

• Tree & Oil Characteristics:
  
  

  • The Lianolia olive variety, combiked with terroir, is highly regarded as the healthiest olive oil in the world, with the highest concentration of Oleocanthal and producing olives with very low acidity levels.
    
    

  • Produced via traditional unfiltered, cold-pressed methods.
    
    

  • Flavor profile: peppery, robust, floral, fruity; rich in polyphenols, oleocanthal, and antioxidants.

Summary 

• Protect Centuries-Old Trees: By adopting a tree or an entire  grove, supporters play an active role in preserving a piece of living history—olive trees planted over 200 years ago that represent a rare and enduring legacy.
  
  

• Promote Sustainability: regenerative practices, environmentally conscious agriculture, enhancing biodiversity and supporting organic growth on Mathraki.
  
  

• Receive High-Quality Olive Oil: Adopters enjoy a high-quality, unfiltered, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil with a rich, complex flavor profile.
  
  

• Personalized Branding and Signage: Naming rights and custom branding options,  ideal for high-end restaurants, culinary enthusiasts, or brands invested in sustainable sourcing.
  
  

• Visit and Tour the Grove &  Support Local Heritage
  
  

• Source this liquid gold for 350% less than retail cost

Current Situation

• Challenges
  
  

  • The grove has gone unattended for about 10 years.
    
    

  • Trees require pruning, harvest assistance, and general care.
    
    
    

• Tree & Oil Characteristics:
  
  

  • Despite minimal care, these olive trees produce an abundant harvest every two years.
    
    

  • Their “wild” state, is untouched by chemicals, nourished only by surrounding foliage, and irrigated solely by rainfall.

Adopt a Tree Program:

Introducing: The Mathraki Olive Tree Stewardship Program

A living connection to Mathraki — long after your stay ends.

For generations, olive trees have shaped life on our island.
Some of these trees are over 200 years old, standing quietly through wars, migration, storms, and changing times.

Today, we are opening a new way for guests, friends, and supporters of Mathraki to become part of that story.

Through the Mathraki Olive Tree Stewardship Program, individuals and families can symbolically adopt one of our island olive trees and help support its annual care, pruning, harvesting, and traditional olive oil production.

In return, each steward receives:

A numbered olive tree assigned in their name
A personalized tree identification marker on the island
Annual updates and photos from Mathraki
4 liters of premium extra virgin olive oil from the grove delivered to their home each year
A lasting connection to a small Greek island community

This is not simply about olive oil.

It is about preserving trees that have stood here for centuries, supporting regenerative island life, and allowing people from around the world to remain connected to a place they love.

Some places you visit.
Some places stay with you.
Mathraki is one of them.

Direct message us for early participation details and founding member information.
Chris & Ksenia
Mathraki Island

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

Mathraki Olive Tree Stewardship Program

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The program was created to:

• Preserve historic olive groves on Mathraki

• Support regenerative and small-island agriculture

• Create long-term connection between guests and the island

• Sustain annual pruning, harvesting, and grove maintenance

• Share authentic Mathraki extra virgin olive oil worldwide

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

1. TREE ASSIGNMENT

Each participant is assigned an individual olive tree from the Mathraki grove.

The tree receives:

• A unique identification number

• A personalized stewardship tag

• Registered steward name

Example:
Tree #001751
Steward: John & Maria Smith

2. ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

Participants contribute an annual stewardship fee (100€) which supports:

• Tree maintenance

• Seasonal pruning

• Harvest labor

• Olive processing

• Packaging and shipping

• Regenerative grove upkeep

3. WHAT STEWARDS RECEIVE

Included annually:

4 liters of Mathraki Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Worldwide delivery
Tree photo updates
Seasonal harvest updates
Steward recognition within the grove
Invitation to visit and experience harvest season

THE OLIVE OIL

Produced traditionally on Mathraki from:

• Ancient Lianolia olive trees

• Rain-fed cultivation

• Chemical-free groves

• Cold-pressed production

• High-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil

The oil reflects the unique terroir of the Diapontian Islands and the Ionian Sea climate.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

This is not a commercial “buy a souvenir” program.

It is a stewardship program built around:

• continuity

• preservation

• cultural connection

• slow living

• regenerative island life

Participants become part of the ongoing story of Mathraki.