Founded by Iris’ late father, Euripides Efthimiadis in 1974, the estate was chosen for its stunning position in the foothills of the Menikio mountains and specifically for its perfect growing conditions for olive & nut trees. His passion for good food & nature, led him to plant the estate with olive, almond, fig, walnut & many fruit trees, such as peach, pear, apple, pomegranate & cherry to name a few.
Euripides devoted all his spare time to the grove & his family, planting a rare collection of 2,500 olive trees of legendary varieties from the four corners of Greece. A lake was created, fed with fresh mountain spring water to irrigate the young olive trees. He fully believed in an organic approach to cultivating olives, but unfortunately didn’t get to live his dream of sharing the fruits of the grove with others.
“It is this legacy that we have returned to fulfil, embracing his passion & work ethic, to create fine organic olive oil, table olives and tapanade from our cherished trees. We love it, it’s our inspiration and we want to share this with you.”
Ktima Efthimiadi is managed ‘with meraki’ by Iris & Sam, who met while working in London. Iris returned home in October 2008 to honour her father’s memory by tending her family’s land, rejuvenating the grove and building a business of real value.
Together with her English fiancé, Sam, they have embraced time-honoured organic methods for sustainable agriculture, proudly producing the finest quality, fresh products from their cherished family olive trees, with a commitment to quality, the environment and support for the local, rural economy.
“We are both passionate and dedicated to our craft. It’s more than just the joy of working with nature and supporting our family, it’s about making a positive impact on the world, producing something of real value and sharing our story with those who are inspired to join us for the journey.”
Iris & Sam
