The farm
Mesolouri, Grevena: our village in the Pindus mountains
A mountain village at 1,020 metres, with waterfalls, snow and clean air. Why this is where we grow our herbs.
Apostolou Farm is a small family business based in Mesolouri, Grevena, a mountain village on the eastern slopes of the Pindus range, 1,020 metres above sea level. This is where we grow, dry and pack our mountain tea and oregano ourselves.
Where it is
Mesolouri lies west of the town of Grevena, in the valley of the Venetikos river. The road through the village links the area with the villages of Voio and with Grevena, so Mesolouri is a small crossroads of the mountain Pindus.
Under Ottoman rule the village was an estate of Ali Pasha. Today it is a quiet mountain village looking out over the peaks of the Pindus.
Waterfalls and snow
The village’s best-known sight is its three waterfalls, one after another, worth a walk especially in spring when the snow melts. In winter the village fills with visitors, as it is close to the Vasilitsa ski centre. In summer the Mesolouri Women’s Association revives local customs and festivals.
Why altitude makes a difference
Aromatic plants in the mountains grow more slowly than those in the lowlands. Cool summers, cold winters and strong mountain sun make the plant ripen slowly. Growers of ironwort have noticed it: the higher up, the slower the ripening and the more aromatic the plant, while lowland cultivation gives a plant with far less aroma.
In this setting we grow our herbs with organic certification, following every hygiene measure and caring for the best quality and taste.
Come and meet us
If you are ever in Grevena, Mesolouri is worth a stop: for the waterfalls, the views of the Pindus and a hot cup of mountain tea. Get in touch with anything you would like to know.