Our Story
Lonely Goat Olives is located in Congewai in the beautiful Hunter Valley NSW. This property is private yet charming with a magical atmosphere, nestled among spectacular views. Whether you arrive for a nights stay, an intimate wedding or to see the selection of plants on offer, the ambience of Lonely Goat Olives invites you to create beautiful memories.
2002
2005
2007
2010
2011
2012
2013
Added 250 square mtr rustic barn
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Started donating mature olive trees to local schools
Started olive grove design consulting business
Received top Hunter Valley wedding award
2022
2023
Approached to host Farmer Wants a Wife and Home and Away
Purchased bobcat and extras to start selling mature olive trees
Approached to host Australia's first off grid living expo
Cleared land to add the addition of 6 more guest houses
2002
Built first building and became a very early adopter of solar. Have been off grid for over 20 years.
2005
Built 4 dams 1 with a jetty for fishing and bought a 10ML water licence.
2007
Four page article written about us for a popular Swedish magazine
2010
Outdoor kitchen built
Added fish to dams
2011
Utility and laundry added to guest house
2012
Mentioned in the great North walk handbook as a place to stay on route
Added 250 square mtr rustic barn
2013
Swedish chicken and dog houses built
Built the Olive Tree Nursery
Selected by Sydney morning herald as one of its top 52 holiday destinations
2015
Bought 5 Scottish highland cattle
2013
Bought outdoor smoker
2017
Started Wedding business
2018
Added Glamping to Wedding offering
Wood fired pizza oven added
2019
Fenced in guest house to allow pets to accompany their owners. We’ve had cats, dogs, rabbits and birds.
Given tourist license by local council
Started donating mature olive trees to local schools
Accredited by state nursery body
2020
Hosted 2 open days for Syrian refugees to come and pick olives
Started olive grove design business
Recieved top Hunter Valley Wedding award
2022
Swedish goose house built
Approached to host Farmer Wants a Wife and Home & Away
Purchased bobcat and extras to start selling mature olive trees
2023
Purchase 10 mature geese including 2 pairs of mating geese
Approached to host Australia’s first off grid living expo
Cleared land to add 6 more guest houses
