About
Step into a unique shop blending Mediterranean ambiance and Southern charm.
Here you will find not only a resource for quality food products but also a venue for sharing ideas and engaging with people who are passionate about cooking.
Our goal is to provide our customers with the food products and genuine service that inspire their creativity.
We offer more than 40 olive oils, as well as flavored and balsamic vinegars. Our oils and vinegars are stored in stainless steel containers called fustis, imported from Italy, to preserve their delicate flavors. Once you have selected your favorites, we will bottle and seal them on-site to ensure their freshness and good taste.
Not sure what you need? No problem.
When you visit The Pinehurst Olive Oil Company, you may try as many flavors of oils and vinegars as you would like. We’ll be happy to answer your questions, and we can make recommendations based on your taste and cooking style. We also offer recipes featuring our signature oils and vinegars to help you make smart selections for your specific tastes.
Our shop carries a variety of products to complement your cooking or to delight the food lover in your life. We will be happy to organize a gift basket for you or someone special.
Our Story
The Pinehurst Olive Oil Company is locally owned by Kim and Buck Mims.
Our adventure began one Sunday afternoon 9 years ago as my husband and I discussed our future dreams and goals. Both of us, entrepreneurial-minded at heart, knew we wanted to start a business together. I am a big foodie and love to cook and try new recipes; it is a way of expression for me. I noticed several Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar tasting stores going up and I was fascinated by them!
What a great concept! I remember thinking about how fun it would be to work in one, or better yet, own one. I mentioned this idea to my husband and as usual, he was very supportive. At the time, both of us were knee deep in full time jobs and we were not quite ready to make a change in our lives. Sometimes, however, God has a different plan for our lives and He brings that forth with His perfect timing, not ours.
Shortly thereafter, it was brought to our attention that the former Green Gate Olive Oil store located in the quaint village of Pinehurst was for sale. We inquired, negotiated an offer to buy their assets, and we opened our new store –The Pinehurst Olive Oil Co.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act."
Psalm 37: 4-5