Age: 1 year
Plants 1 new Olive tree
CO2 absorbed: 150 kg/year
Evo oil included:
Introduction – Sustainable Gifts
In an age when gifts and objects often come and go in rapid succession—and, unfortunately, are sometimes fleeting—choosing a truly meaningful gift is a small revolution.
What if there were a gift that, in addition to being unique, was also timeless, sustainable, and supportive of a good cause?
Giving the gift of an olive tree adoption in Salento is a special gesture—as well as an original, sustainable gift that combines beauty, environmental awareness, and a love of nature. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who wants to surprise someone with something authentic—a “double gift” that benefits both the recipient and our land.
A gift for you, a gift for the Earth
Adopting an olive tree is an act that embodies a commitment to preserving and supporting the environment; it is a symbol of resilience and longevity, with roots deeply embedded in Italian history and traditions, and a new hope for the lands of Salento (and for the Earth more broadly), which have been severely tested in recent years due to Xylella.
Every olive tree adopted helps restore the Salento landscape, combat desertification, and support Salento farmers by giving them the opportunity to build a future and leave future generations a productive land, just like the one they inherited from their grandparents.
Those who adopt a tree will not only be able to boast“their own olive tree”—a green connection to Salento that will grow year after year—but will also receive the oil produced by that tree, a treasure that comes straight from the land of Puglia.
Sustainability and Eternity: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
The olive tree has always been a symbol of peace, eternity, and wisdom. An olive tree can live for centuries, weathering seasons and years, and continues to bear fruit even in the most difficult times. Its longevity and resilience have led to the olive tree also being regarded today asthe Tree of Life.
When you give the gift of adopting an olive tree, you’re choosing a gift that never expires and renews itself every year; it’s a gift that matures over time, just like the oil produced by the adopted tree, and it offers emotions and experiences (such as visiting the olive tree, participating in the olive harvest, or attending other events).
It is an opportunity for those who receive it to feel part of a larger project—a world that ensures a healthy and thriving environment for future generations.
A sustainable, responsible, and … customizable gift
Every small gesture counts when it comes to supporting local farmers and contributing to the revival of Salento. Giving an olive tree as a gift is one of the most sustainable gifts you can give, and it’s perfect for any occasion: Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, births, and many others.
Whenyou adopt a treeas a gift, you can choose a name for it and write a short, personalized message that we’ll include on the adoption certificate, which you can give to the recipient (along with the olive oil).
The name of the olive tree and the adopter will then be listed on both the adoption certificate and a wooden plaque that we’ll hang on the olive tree, allowing you to identify it when you come to visit in person.
This year, choose sustainable gifts that make a difference
This year, instead of a fleeting gift, choose a sustainable gift that can make a difference—one that’s authentic and thoughtful: adopting an olive tree in Salento. It will be a twofold gift, bringing joy and beauty to the recipient while also giving our land a chance to breathe—a small act of love and responsibility for the future.
It is a gift that speaks of love and respect for nature, one that carries with it the scent and warmth of the Mediterranean, and that each year translates into a concrete act of caring for the environment and our land.
Find out how to give an olive tree as a gift in Salento, or check out our olive wood items in our shop (click here to see them).
