The Oil Tree

After years of travelling throughout Greece, Jerry Cox — a skilled tree surgeon and avid sailor — discovered a small, derelict olive farm in 2000. Nestled in the sun-drenched hills of the southwestern Peloponnese near the charming town of Methoni, it felt like the perfect place to put down roots.

While continuing his work in Bermuda, Jerry met his future wife, Lexi. By 2003, the couple began travelling regularly to Greece, lovingly restoring the olive farm together. As their passion for olive farming grew, so did their collection of groves — gradually expanding their land with each visit.

In 2008, Jerry and Lexi made the decision to move to Greece full time. It was during this chapter of their lives that they met Natassa Kouretta, a neighbouring olive farmer who would soon become a close friend and collaborator.

Born and raised in Athens, Natassa had always held a deep connection to the village of Pidassos near Methoni, where she spent her childhood summers running freely among the olive trees. At the age of twenty-five, she moved back to the village — her father's birthplace — and took on the care of her family’s olive groves, passed down through five generations. Along with the land, her father had entrusted her with the knowledge, techniques, and respect needed to care for the trees.

When Jerry and Lexi eventually returned to Jerry’s hometown in the UK, they brought with them a generous supply of olives and olive oil — enough for their own use and to share with friends. It didn’t take long before those friends began asking for more, unable to find the same quality in the UK.

Recognising the opportunity to share a taste of Greece more widely, the couple reached out to Natassa. Together they, created a name, designed a logo, and built a brand identity that reflected their shared values and heritage. And so, The Oil Tree was born — with the vision of producing exceptional olive oil and olive products that capture the soul of Greece.

Our olive farm is an estate situated in Methoni, a picturesque coastal town in the southwestern Peloponnese. This region is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and rich olive-growing tradition.

The olives grown here are celebrated for their exceptional quality. The famous Kalamata olive is considered one of the finest eating olives in the world, while the Koroneiki olive, also native to this region, is internationally recognised as one of the best oil-producing varieties.

All of our olives are harvested by hand and processed locally with great care and pride. Every product we create — from our olive oil to our specialty olives — is a reflection of the land, our heritage, and our commitment to quality.

We invite you to experience and enjoy the taste of The Oil Tree — from our groves to your table