Our Superheroes Wear Capes
Our superheroes wear capes…. when we make them take a picture! Otherwise, they are usually cloaked in the dirt that grows sustainable organic food for the community…AND BEYOND! These modern day superheroes are known dearly to us as Joe and Daniel. Together they battle the heat, weeds, and their archnemesis, pests. These two are the…
Sharing Passion and Awareness
We are very grateful for our neighbor Erlinda Doherty, who has organized virtual wine school classes during quarantine. Olivette’s Wine School has given Erlinda the opportunity to share her passion for wine while connecting our community during these distant times. In addition to educating us on the intricacies of wine, in June, she wrote an…
The Summer Beat
Summer time is in full swing, and residents here at Olivette are dancing to the beat of their own drums (literally!). Community-led music has allowed neighbors to gather while safely distancing, and enjoy the ultimate universal language, music. Our neighbors’ musical talents first debuted on the streets with a spontaneous street concert at the beginning…
Spring Fauna at Olivette
by Marshall Ayers Right now we are in the peak of the birthing season for many of the animals that also call Olivette home. Geese, turkeys, ducks, as well as many other species of birds, are building nests and laying eggs. Whether it be in a tree, bush, or on the ground if you see…
COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olivette Team is taking proactive steps to comply with the CDC’s guidelines for community gatherings and is canceling or rescheduling all community and public events until at least mid-April. Our intent is to stay fluid in our decisions while carefully monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Azalea Planting in Rose Bay Park
“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” ~ The Lorax On a blustery early spring morning, Olivette residents gathered for the inaugural event of our Olivette Tree Committee, the Azalea Island Planting. Flash forward to late spring, we saw azaleas blossoming and showing the potential of what they will become.…
Olivette Farm late winter update from farmer Joe Evans
An Olivette Farm update from farmer Joe Evans… The Olivette Farm 2020 CSA sign-up has begun! We’re excited to expand production into some new fields this year! Adding more acreage into the mix will allow us to rotate crops better, cover crop more intensively, and increase our overall production of crops for markets, restaurants, and…
2019 NAHB Best in American Living Award for Best Green Community
Olivette partners Allison Smith and Tama Dickerson recently attended the 2019 National Association of Home Builder’s Best in American Living Award Ceremony in Las Vegas, where they were honored to receive the BALA Best Green Community award on behalf of the Olivette team. The Olivette team will truthfully never be able to express how grateful…
Why Adding Geothermal to Your Home can Increase its Value
by Robert Little, CRS Geothermal HVAC systems are good for the environment and good for your pocket book, but are they also good for your new home’s value? When considering major upgrades, most homeowners want to get the most out of their investment. To make these ROI calculations, homeowners should consider every part of the…
Fall Farm to Table
On the evening of October 3rd, the Olivette community joined together for our fall farm to table dinner to benefit for the NC Climate Solutions Coalition, a cause that is very dear to our hearts. The weather was sweet and the company was even sweeter. Our farmer, Joe Evans, grows a beautiful variety of vegetables,…