1836: A Texas Olive Company is a business venture born out of a passion for olive oil and a Texas family legacy. We grow, harvest, mill and bottle Texas-grown olives from four varietals, creating a boutique production of extra-virgin olive oil that has been critically acclaimed by some of the highest rated chefs in America.

Meet the Makers Interview

The blessing for me and anyone in agriculture is to be able to see your vision come to life and introduce it to people,” says Kerry Thornhill Houston. “If you have that vision, that feeling, reach out, work with your community, work with local associations, never be afraid to ask for help and support others as they’re coming up.” Read the full in-depth interview with the woman behind 1836’s incredible olive oil here.

tasteMAKERS is proud to partner with these artisan makers. Each product sold in the Makers Marketplace is made with care by a growing list of vendors from across the country. We send all orders directly to the makers for fulfillment; products are shipped from vendor to customer. Each item is shipped individually, so shipping prices and methods vary.