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At SunHawk Farms, we take pride in cultivating olives with intention, care, and deep respect for the land. What we’ve come to understand is this: when olive oil is grown and crafted properly, it becomes far more than a cooking ingredient—it becomes daily nourishment for the body. Extra virgin olive oil has long been a…

What They Are, Why They Matter, and What Makes Sunhawk Farms Special At Sunhawk Farms, our extra virgin olive oil is an expression of place, patience, and purpose. Central to both the flavor and healthful character of our oils are naturally occurring plant compounds called polyphenols. These powerful micronutrients are part of what makes high-quality…

2024 was another banner year for olives as we harvested in early November 4.3 tons of olives which we milled into 165 gallons of some of the best olive oil we’ve ever tasted! When we planted our first 3,000 olive trees in 2006, the old timers told us that ‘you grow grapes for your children…

Have a blast while working up a sweat playing pickle ball on two state-of-the-art pickleball courts!  You can cool off in between sets by dipping in the lake.  Located above the Red Barn and situated between our large lake and upper pond are two regulation courts. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S.A.…

Biodynamic farming is defined by the Demeter Biodynamic Farm Standard. Sections of the Farm Standard include necessary elements of the farm organism, soil fertility management, crop protection, greenhouse management, animal welfare, and the use of the preparations. Biological diversity within the farm landscape is emphasized, and requires that a minimum of ten percent of the total farm…

SunHawk has been the personal Shangri-La of the Schaeffer family since they purchased it in 1998 and curated its magic and creativity over the last 24 years. It’s been their family’s retreat and respite from the crazy world especially through the Covid years. Their original vision was to make it completely off the grid, build…