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

Built first building and became a very early adopter of solar. Have been off grid for over 20 years.

2005

2007

Built 4 dams 1 with a jetty for fishing and bought a 10ML water licence
Four page article written about us for a popular Swedish magazine

2010

2011

Outdoor kitchen built
Added fish to dams
Utility and laundry added to guest house

2012

2013

Mentioned in the great North walk handbook as a place to stay on route
Added 250 square mtr rustic barn
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

2016

Bought 5 Scottish Highland Cattle
Bought outdoor smoker

2017

2018

Started Wedding business
Allowed glamping to Wedding offering
Wood fired pizza oven added

2019

2020

Fenced in guest house to allow pets to accompany their owners. We've had cats, dogs, rabbits and birds.
Given Tourist licence by local council
Accredited by state Nursery body
Started donating mature olive trees to local schools
Hosted 2 open day for Syrian refugees to come an pick olives
Started olive grove design consulting business
Received top Hunter Valley wedding award

2022

2023

Swedish goose house built
Approached to host Farmer Wants a Wife and Home and Away
Purchased bobcat and extras to start selling mature olive trees
Purchase 10 mature geese including 2 pairs of mating geese
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