Moon Over Martinborough

Moon over Martinborough is Jared Gulian’s award-winning blog, artisan extra virgin olive oil, and the title of his recently published book from Random House which we are so pleased to have available for sale here at the Martinborough Wine Centre.

For Jared Gulian, leaving the United States and coming to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, was a switch from the bright lights of big cities enough. So when his partner CJ decided they just had to buy a rundown olive orchard in the Wairarapa, it was almost too much to cope with.

First they’d have to drive over the dangerous Rimutaka range road to get there. Second, they’d have to figure out what on earth you do with 500 olive trees that hadn’t been pruned for years, a geriatric rooster, warring hens, an obese kunekune pig, cast sheep, marauding cattle ….

In this endearing, hilarious, wry and warm-hearted book, Jared Gulian describes the first four years of their new life in the country, its disasters and small triumphs, its surprises and pleasures. But most of all he describes the warmth of the local community that welcomed him, saved him from certain peril, taught him how to cook, how to care for animals, and how to understand and love the land.

Its specially commissioned illustrations by local artist Gregory Keith of Wolfies.co.nz set this book apart as a little treasure.

Jared will be reading parts of the book and signing copies during the Olive Harvest Festival www.martinborougholivefestival.co.nz/
Saturday 29th June 3:30 – 4:15 at the Village Cafe
Sunday 30th June 10:00 – 10:45 at the Martinborough Wine Centre