Revered throughout history by many cultures for its bounty, the olive tree bears olives to eat, from which a juice called olive oil is extracted. The leaves are brewed into a beneficial tea. The wood is used to make beautiful objects or as a source of clean fuel for cooking. My Initial goal was to produce quality extra virgin olive oil, but over time another goal arose to show the range of value-added culinary and skin-care products that can be made from the oil and the leaves. I am proud of the full range of products my staff and I have developed and continue to develop.

Knowledge gained should be knowledge shared. Education is one of my passions, so I often write essays to share what I have learned over the years about growing olive trees and other lessons from farming. You will find these on the website under Orchard. I have experimented with a number of growing methods such as spacing of trees, fertilizing, insect control and varieties that are suitable for Texas.

Additionally, I try to offer a new recipe once a month using olive oil. Cooking is another passion. I especially enjoying showing the versatility of olive oil in cooking, as well as the health benefits provided by using it as a major source of fat in your diet. Look for some of my favorite recipes in the kitchen section of our website.

Finally, Sandy Oaks isn’t just an olive orchard, I raise grass fed beef as well. Soon, I will begin to sell beef in bulk. You will be able to order a whole, side or quarter of a steer and specify the cuts you prefer.