Our motto, "Hecho a Mano Con Amor," (Made By Hand With Love), not only reflects the care that goes into our products but also the manner in which we tend to
our trees.
One of the first commercial olive orchards in Texas, Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard™, owned and operated by Saundra C. (Sandy) Winokur, lies just off of I-37,
20 minutes south of San Antonio, Texas. While best known for olive trees, olive oil and the various olive oil and olive leaf based skin care products it produces,
Sandy Oaks is also celebrated for its emphasis on hospitality and educating the public on the benefits and various uses of olive oil. Sandy Oaks frequently hosts
educational seminars, tastings of olive oils from around the world and cooking classes emphasizing the use of olive oil in cuisines typical of olive growing regions
of the world. In homage to Sandy’s ancestors who were ranchers, Sandy Oaks also produces crossbred beef cattle.
We welcome visitors to Sandy Oaks Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come visit us. We offer nourishment for body, mind and spirit.
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Member: Texas Olive Oil Council, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Farm Bureau, San Antonio Greater Chamber of Comerce
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Soil & Leaf Samples
Winter is a good time to take soil samples and leaf samples from the tree. The soil samples identify what nutrients you may need to add to the soil prior to budding. Leaves are possibly the best predictor of what fertilizers you need because they provide an indication of whether the tree is actually utilizing the nutrients in the soil. Nutrients can be locked up in the soil and are therefore not available to the tree. A good website that explains how to sample is Texas Plant and Soil Lab. (texasplantandsoillab.com)
Most of all relax, enjoy the Winter, this helps us get to the next stage, budding in late February to the middle of March.
From Kitchen to Spa
Ever wonder why olive oil has been so important to so many cultures over the centuries? Wonder no more.
You will be amazed and begin to understand why olive oil can truly be used from the Kitchen to the Spa. You may even come up with a new way to use olive oil. Sandy’s family accuses her of using it for everything.
Download a handout from this popular class. |
Saturday Orchard Tour
Every Saturday | 11 a.m.
Interested in planting an olive tree or looking for something out of the ordinary to do? Come visit us at Sandy Oaks where the owner, Saundra Winokur, gives a free informational tour.
More about the Orchard
Sandy Oaks - A Certified Nursery
As a certified nursery, we pride ourselves in offering trees in many varieties and sizes, from starter pots to 10-gallon containers. Our staff is always eager to help you select the trees most suitable for your needs.
More about the Nursery
Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard
Our orchard contains 11,000 trees, consisting of 38 varieties of olive trees from many regions of the world. These include trees from Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Portugal, France, Israel, Ukraine and the US. As a pioneer in the olive industry in Texas, Sandy is eager to determine which varieties are most suited to our Texas climate.
List of 2012 Varieties |
 As the ancients knew, the olive tree is a bountiful tree. At Sandy Oaks we use all of the olive trees’ bounty to make our products. Come by and visit our newly expanded Gift Shop!
From Our Pantry
You will find olive oil, olives, olive leaf jelly, olive leaf tea and more.
New on the shelf!
- SOOO's Outrageous Olive Brittle
- SOOO's Special Blend Coffee
Sandy Oaks Spa Products
Olive oil has been used for skin care for centuries. At Sandy Oaks we make a full line of soaps and skin care products. Spa Products
New on the shelf!
- Salve Stick
Gift Items
We offer linens and a number of serving pieces from Provence, as well as works from local artisans. All are currently available in our Gift Shop.
Olive Wood Products
Some of our olive wood products include cutting boards, serving spoons, napkin holders, jars and bowls to name a few. |
Join Us For Lunch
Every Saturday
After a tour of the orchard, stay for
lunch and enjoy our chef's Special-
of-the-Day.
Along with the menu, you can enjoy complimentary homemade bread, our own Sandy Oaks Olive Oil, Jelly and a bowl of olives.
Beverages will also be available.
View our menu here.
Passport Adventure
Our Next Stop: Australia
Friday, June 22
6:30 p.m.
$55 per person
RSVP
Explore the flavors from Down Under!
Enjoy the olive oil, cheeses, and wines paired with a typical dish of the region. Reserve your seat now.
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