Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm Tour: Georgia Tasting & Grove Walk

Two hours walking an olive grove and pine forest, then tasting oils the farm presses itself

The Olive Grove Tour is a two-hour guided tour of Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm in Georgia, where you walk through a 9,000-tree olive orchard and long leaf pine plantation, then taste the farm's certified olive oils and balsamic vinegar reductions. The tour is led by the farm owners themselves and includes discussion of olive oil history, varietal differences, and production methods. Reservations are required. Tours run Saturdays only at noon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Olive Grove Tour and Tasting

• Begin tour at 12:00 p.m.
• Discuss olive oil history and production
• Visit olive grove and tree varieties
• Explore long leaf pine plantation
• Participate in guided olive oil tasting
• Option to purchase first press EVOO

The experience

The farm sits on the Woodpecker Trail route along state Routes 121, spanning North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. What started as long leaf pine forestation six generations ago became an olive orchard in 2015-9,000 trees planted across 300 acres. The tour begins with the history of olive oil and what "extra virgin" actually means, then moves into the grove itself to see the different varieties and how they're maintained year-round.

After the orchard, the route continues into the natural pine plantation that surrounds it. This part of the walk is where the serenity of the property becomes clear: the scale of the land, the wildlife habitat, and the quiet that comes with it. The tour wraps up indoors with a guided tasting of the farm's oils and balsamic vinegar reductions, and you can buy first-press EVOO directly from the farm if something appeals to you.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the 9,000-tree olive orchard and long leaf pine plantation led by the farm owners.
• discussion of olive oil history and production methods.
• tasting of certified olive oils and balsamic vinegar reductions.

Options for this experience

2 options

A tour through the olive groveGuide in English · 11:00

Group of FourGuide in English · 11:00 and 13:00Group of Four

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 13:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a slower-paced Saturday morning that centers on a single place and its story rather than multiple stops. The two-hour length and Saturday-only schedule work best for travelers staying in the area or planning a day around Southeast Georgia's Woodpecker Trail route.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What olive varieties does the farm grow?

Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm grows multiple olive varieties across its 9,000-tree orchard. The tour includes a visit to the grove where you see the different varieties and learn how each is cared for throughout the year.

Can I bring children on the Olive Grove Tour?

Children are welcome, though the tour is better suited for adults and older children. Children 5 and under are free. Children 6 and older are charged the full price of $35.

What happens during the tasting at the end?

The tour concludes with a guided tasting of the farm's certified olive oils and balsamic vinegar reductions. You'll learn to taste them properly and have the chance to purchase first-press extra virgin olive oil directly from the farm.

How often do tours run, and do I need to book ahead?

Tours run Saturdays only at noon and are available by appointment only. Reservations are required. You cannot drop in without booking in advance.

Who leads the tour?

The farm owners personally conduct the tour, so you get firsthand knowledge of the orchard's history, the olive oil production process, and the land itself.