In this episode of HER Peninsula, we sit down with Erin Summers from Little Pier Olive Oil, whose journey to the Mornington Peninsula is a story of change, courage, and connection. What began as a move away from the familiar has evolved into a deeply rooted life on the land, where Erin has embraced the challenges and rewards of farming in a way that feels both intentional and community-driven.

As she shares her experience stepping into the world of olive growing, Erin offers an honest insight into what it means to learn the land from the ground up, the unpredictability, the resilience required, and the quiet satisfaction that comes with it.

At the heart of her story is the creation of a community olive oil project, we also explore the lesser-known idea of “fox peppering” a property, and how caring for the land often means understanding and working alongside nature in unexpected ways.

This is a story about starting again, trusting the process, and discovering that the most meaningful things are often the ones we grow together.