Durant Olive Mill

Stunning location. Beautiful gardens and views. Special occasion lodging and meeting room. Friendly staff.
5 7 years ago (05-04-2018)

Oregon Olive mill and Durant vineyards are outstanding in quality of merchandise and friendliness.
5 7 years ago (26-01-2018)

Unorganized event and not worth the money spent. Otherwise, very beautiful place
2 8 years ago (22-07-2017)

The Harvest Dinner was fantastic and memorable.
5 8 years ago (29-10-2017)

I visited here during the November 2016 Olio Nuovo Festival and was not disappointed. After sampling several flavors of oil (with bread cubes), vinegar and tea and browsing the gift shop, which was filled with cookbooks and culinary related novelties, my mother, a friend, and I went over to watch the mill in operation and hear the owner explain the oil-making process. He related the history of olive oil in general and this orchard in particular while we sampled oil fresh from the press. Although it was difficult to hear over the sound of the mill, we did learn that the strong peppery taste of the oil is due to its high concentration of polyphenols, powerful anti-oxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce stroke risk and heart disease. (I went back for seconds.) We also learned that the mauve colored pulp that we could see piling up in bins at the other end of the machine would be recycled as fertilizer for the orchard. In the large tasting room (which is also available for wedding receptions) directly above the mill, we were offered tomato mozzarella bruschetta drizzled with olive oil mixed with seasonings, a sampling of white wine from Durant Vineyards, and of course, more fresh-pressed olive oil varieties to taste. We were glad we'd begun the tour earlier in the morning because by noon, the place was getting crowded. Across the parking area, at the Durant Vineyard tasting room, a white marquee tent held additional tasting booths. Local artisans offered chocolate truffles, coffee, and wine samples, which we enjoyed while taking in the expansive view of the Willamette Valley. Strains of live accordion music filled the air, lending an Italian ambience to the event. While the Oregon Olive Mill and Durant Vineyards are open year round, with oil tasting available in the gift shop, it is definitely worth a visit during the Olio Nuovo Festival.
5 8 years ago (14-02-2017)