Adopt An Olive Tree from Tuscany

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Give someone their own olive tree in Tuscany for a full year. With this gift, the recipient adopts a single olive tree at Our Tuscan Farm, a family estate in the Tuscan countryside that harvests its olives every October and November and presses them into extra virgin olive oil. Each tree is numbered and adopted by only one person at a time, and a personalized plaque is placed at the base of the tree marking it as theirs.

The recipient receives a handmade presentation folder with a photograph of their tree, a brass charm engraved with their name and their tree’s number, and a personal letter about the farm and who gave them the tree. Your own message can be added to the letter. Three 500 mL bottles of the farm’s estate extra virgin olive oil arrive with it. The package comes tied with a ribbon and sealed with the farm’s official wax seal.

It’s one of the most memorable Christmas gifts you can give: a living piece of Italy for the person who already has everything, ready to open under the tree. Because every package is made by hand for one person, please allow 4 weeks from order to delivery, and order early for the holidays. Need something to give sooner? Ask for a personalized gift card announcing the adoption, which we can send ahead of the package.

The folders are made by a third-generation bookbinder and marbled-paper maker in the center of Florence. A second local artisan engraves each brass charm. The gift doesn’t end when the box is opened. Recipients are welcome to visit their tree in Tuscany, by appointment, any time of year. The farm also offers cooking classes, wine and olive oil tastings, and other experiences for visitors.

Specifications

Includes: One-year adoption of one numbered olive tree · personalized plaque at the base of the tree · photograph of the tree · engraved brass charm (name + tree number) · personal letter with your message · handmade Florentine folder · three 500 mL bottles of estate extra virgin olive oil · ribbon and wax-seal gift wrapping
Adoption length: One full year
Made in: Tuscany, Italy
Producer: Our Tuscan Farm
Harvest: Olives picked every October and November; oil available year-round
Personalization: Recipient’s name and your gift message, entered when you order
Lead time: Made to order. Allow 4 weeks
Early gift card: A personalized gift card announcing the adoption can be sent ahead of the package, on request
Ships: From Italy to Biordi Art Imports in San Francisco, then on to you or your recipient
Sold as: One adoption package · one-time purchase

Questions buyers ask

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. It’s one of the most unusual and personal Italian Christmas gifts you can give, especially for someone who loves Italy, cooking, or travel, or who already has everything. They open a wax-sealed folder with a photo of their own tree in Tuscany, their name engraved on a brass charm, and three bottles of fresh estate olive oil to use over the holidays.

When should I order for Christmas delivery?
As early as possible. Each package is handmade and personalized in Italy, so allow 4 weeks from order to delivery. For multiple gifts, contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 so the farm can prepare folders ahead of time.

What if the package won’t arrive in time?
Ask for a personalized gift card. We can send a card announcing the adoption ahead of the package, so your recipient has something to open on the day. Request it when you order, or contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected] before the gift arrives.

Do they actually get a real tree?
Yes. Each tree is individually numbered and adopted by only one recipient during the year. A personalized plaque is placed at the base of the tree identifying it as adopted. The photograph shows their tree, and the engraved charm carries its number.

How long does the adoption last?
One full year. You pay once, and the recipient receives the full adoption package, including three bottles of olive oil. There are no recurring charges.

Can the recipient visit their tree?
Yes, and the farm loves welcoming adopters. If they’re traveling in Tuscany, they’re encouraged to come see their tree in person. Visits are by appointment, arranged with the farm in advance. Cooking classes and wine and olive oil tastings can be added to the visit.

Do we have to wait for the next harvest to get the oil?
No. The farm has its estate olive oil available all year, so the three bottles ship together with the adoption package.

Can I buy more of the farm’s olive oil?
Yes. Additional bottles of the farm’s estate extra virgin olive oil are available. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected].

Is this a good corporate gift?
Yes. It’s personal, memorable, and something most clients and employees have never received. For multiple adoptions, contact Biordi early so the farm can prepare folders ahead of time, which shortens the wait.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes. An olive tree is a long-lived symbol of peace and abundance, and the couple gets a tree in Italy to visit together, plus oil for their first table.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes, for someone special. Three bottles of estate olive oil stock a new kitchen, and the story behind it is one they’ll tell their guests.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco’s source for authentic Italian goods since 1946. We are a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the City declared May 1, 2021 “Biordi Art Imports Day.” We work directly with Italian artisans and producers, including FIMA, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Iva Boccali, Ceramiche Bucci (Il Mio Tavolo by Chef Dena Marino), IDEART, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati.

Can this be customized or personalized?
Yes, every adoption is personalized. Enter the recipient’s name and your gift message when you order. Their name is engraved on the brass charm, and your message is included in the letter from the farm. Questions? Call Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or email [email protected].

Artisan Story

Our Tuscan Farm, Tuscany — A family olive farm in the Tuscan countryside. The farm harvests its olives each fall and produces its own estate extra virgin olive oil. Through its Adopt an Olive Tree program, people around the world become the custodians of a single numbered tree for a year, and are welcome to come see it in person.

The Florentine folder — Each presentation folder is handmade by a third-generation bookbinder and marbled-paper maker working in the center of Florence, a craft the city has been known for since the Renaissance.