Havarian Gold
A Grove That Has Witnessed Centuries
From the land that gave the world the Olympic flame, we give you liquid gold.
In the heart of Ilia — the sacred land of the Olympic Games — our family's olive grove has grown for generations. In one small section, the oldest trees are believed to be up to 500 years old.
The older trees are part of our family’s connection to this place. Younger saplings grow alongside them, bringing another generation into the grove.
The same earth that nourished the champions of Olympia nourishes these trees. The same sun that illuminated the stadium of Zeus warms their branches. The same sea breeze that cooled the ancient athletes now carries the scent of our olives.
Our family's village is Chavari — Havari in older times — a place of olive groves, shepherds, and the quiet rhythm of the Greek countryside. Just five kilometres north lie the ruins of Ancient Elis, the city that hosted the Olympic Games. Here, the Hellanodikai (the judges of the Games) trained, the sacred Olympic Truce was declared, and athletes from across the Greek world gathered to compete for glory.
A short drive further — about thirty minutes — lies Ancient Olympia itself: the sanctuary of Zeus, the birthplace of the Olympic ideal, where the strongest bodies and fiercest spirits came to strive, to heal, to become immortal.
This very tree — gnarled, ancient, unmistakably ours — is the one depicted in the Havarian Gold crest.
Ευάγγελος (Angelo)
A Lifetime of Care
Ευάγγελος (Angelo) still cares for the grove alongside his family. The work is familiar: tending the trees, gathering the harvest and sharing what the land gives.
Havarian Gold is our way of bringing that family care to your table — with good bread, shared meals and a generous pour.
His children, Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos), Ευαγγελία (Evangelia), and Αλέξανδρος (Alexandros), now stand beside him. Read the full story of our three generations →
Ευάγγελος (Angelo)
A Lifetime in the Grove
From childhood portraits to photographs among the trees, this collection follows Ευάγγελος (Angelo) through the years.
A boy, decades before the grove was his to tend.
Ευάγγελος (Angelo) and Henryka, with baby Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos).
Pruning by hand — the old way, still the best.
A rare quiet moment — coffee at the mill.
A young man — in his own words, "very suave, with his pointy shoes."
Fresh oil, straight from the press.
Still out working the nets himself, every harvest.
A boy, decades before the grove was his to tend.
Still out working the nets himself, every harvest.
A young man — in his own words, "very suave, with his pointy shoes."
Pruning by hand — the old way, still the best.
Ευάγγελος (Angelo) and Henryka, with baby Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos).
Fresh oil, straight from the press.
A rare quiet moment — coffee at the mill.
Beside one of the oldest trees on the estate.
Tending a young tree, planted with his own hands.
Always at the mill, watching over every batch.
Wild strawberries, gathered by hand.
Still picking by hand, one branch at a time.
Still finding company in the grove.
Nothing goes to waste — not even the prunings.
Young and sharply dressed, long before the grove needed him.
Five Generations of This Land
The Name Behind the Grove
Our family name, Δημητρόπουλος (Dimitropoulos), means “descendant of Demetrios” — and Demetrios traces back further still, to Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and harvest. The “-opoulos” ending is one of the most common in the Peloponnese, the same region our grove has stood in for generations. Whether by coincidence or not, a family named for the harvest goddess has spent generations bringing one in.
The House That Still Stands
Our grandparents built this house by hand in the early 1900s, around the same trees that still give us oil today. It has outlasted every generation that has lived in it.
Built by hand in the early 1900s — still standing today.
Back at the house they grew up in.
The next generation, decades earlier.
The covered porch, unchanged across generations.
The house, tucked among the same trees it has always overlooked.
The parents of Ευάγγελος (Angelo), in Canada in their later years.
A family that spans two countries, Greece and Poland.
Built by hand in the early 1900s — still standing today.
The next generation, decades earlier.
The covered porch, unchanged across generations.
Back at the house they grew up in.
A family that spans two countries, Greece and Poland.
The house, tucked among the same trees it has always overlooked.
The parents of Ευάγγελος (Angelo), in Canada in their later years.
Our Family and the Grove
Our oldest trees
Some trees in a small section of our family’s grove are believed to be up to 500 years old.
Earlier generations
Our grandparents marry and build a life around the grove in the village of Chavari, tending the same trees their own parents knew.
Today
Ευάγγελος (Angelo) cares for the grove alongside his children, who also plant and tend new trees.
Our Olive Oil
Single-estate extra-virgin olive oil from our family’s harvest in Greece.
The Family
Ευάγγελος (Angelo), seated with his sons — now the active stewards of the grove.
Three generations, together at the estate.
Planting the new grove — for generations not yet born.
The family, gathered again for another harvest.
A post-harvest dinner, cooked by Γεωργίνα (Georgina) herself.
Αλέξανδρος (Alexandros)'s birthday dinner, warmed by an old olive-wood fire.
Even the boss takes a rest, once in a while.
Their mother — the quiet heart of this family.
Packing the car for cousin Πέτρος (Peter, Canada) — oil goes wherever family is.
Another taverna meal, another harvest season passing between them.
Ευάγγελος (Angelo), seated with his sons — now the active stewards of the grove.
Their mother — the quiet heart of this family.
A post-harvest dinner, cooked by Γεωργίνα (Georgina) herself.
Another taverna meal, another harvest season passing between them.
Even the boss takes a rest, once in a while.
Packing the car for cousin Πέτρος (Peter, Canada) — oil goes wherever family is.
Three generations, together at the estate.
Planting the new grove — for generations not yet born.
The family, gathered again for another harvest.
Αλέξανδρος (Alexandros)'s birthday dinner, warmed by an old olive-wood fire.
Chavari, Ilia
The Village
Our photographs include the village priest blessing the harvest. It is a small ceremony with a special place in our family’s memories.
Every Harvest Begins the Same Way
The Journey to the Grove
Before the harvest itself begins, there's always the journey home — landing in Athens, a meal at a favourite taverna, and the long bus ride west to Chavari.
Landing in Athens, a first proper meal at Thanasis.
The five-hour bus west to the village.
Not Just Business
A Few Fun Moments
We're a single-estate, boutique family operation, not a commercial run — and every harvest has its lighter moments too.
A surprise visitor, straight from Australia.
Making himself right at home.
He can't wait to taste the olive oil — but we've got to press it first.
Keeping an eye on the harvest crew at work.
Front row seat for the harvest.
Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos), hugging a tree at the home of the Olympic Games itself.
Ευαγγελία (Evangelia), enjoying horse riding when she gets a chance in a busy life.
A Short Drive from Ancient Olympia
The sanctuary of Zeus and the birthplace of the Olympic Games lie about thirty minutes from our family's grove — the same ground where the first Olympians strove for immortality. The ancient training grounds of Elis are closer still, just five kilometres up the road.
Read the myth and the history →Our Philosophy
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Single-Estate, Family-Grown
Our extra-virgin olive oil comes exclusively from our ancestral land in Chavari, Ilia.
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Radical Transparency
We send our olive oil to an independent third-party laboratory for analysis, conducted outside our control. We are awaiting the Certificate of Analysis. Once received and checked against the relevant batch, we will publish the report with a clear explanation of its results.
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Hand-Picked with Respect
We harvest our olives by hand and take them to the local mill. Each harvest brings the family together.
Our Grove at a Glance
| Feature | Havarian Gold |
|---|---|
| Origin | Our family’s grove in Chavari, Ilia, Greece |
| Trees | Some trees are believed to be up to 500 years old; younger trees grow alongside them |
| Harvest | Hand harvested by the family |
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