About Us

Together, we — Marika and Thomas — founded Villa Solana in 2019, when we found our home in Assisi, Umbria, surrounded by olive trees in need of care and a new beginning. With love, dedication, and the help of Marika’s father, we carefully restored the grove while honoring local traditions passed down through generations. What began as our family project grew into Villa Solana — a brand rooted in authenticity, quality, and respect for nature — bringing the true taste of Umbrian olive oil from our table to yours.

✽ 2019

A New Beginning in Assisi

In 2019, Marika and Thomas bought a home in Assisi, Umbria, surrounded by a stunning five-hectare landscape and more than 500 olive trees in need of care.

✽ 2020

More Than a Grove

What first seemed like a farm soon became something much more personal. The olive trees felt like family, and with the help of Marika’s father, they began bringing them back to life.

✽ 2021

Learning from Tradition

Guided by local olive oil knowledge passed down through generations, the family slowly restored the grove and embraced a more natural, respectful way of farming.

✽ 2022

Growing Together

What started as a restoration became a true family project. Together with their children and wider family, harvest time turned into a tradition filled with hard work, joy, and togetherness.

✽ 2023–2025

Bringing Villa Solana to Life

As the grove came back to life and production became more refined, the family began building something more than olive oil — they began creating Villa Solana as a brand. A brand shaped by tradition, guided by quality, and inspired by the desire to share a genuine taste of Umbria from their family to yours.