The Outward Table

The Art of Giving: Ornament Workshop & Sweet Pairings with Outside the Lines

Two booths side by side at the Crown Point Farmers Market became a friendship and now a collaboration. Join us and Outside the Lines for an afternoon of ornament making, sweet pairings and gifting ...

How to Build a Cheese Board That Turns an Ordinary Evening Into a Gathering

People don’t remember if the board was Instagram-perfect. They remember how they felt. They remember the conversation. They remember being gathered. The secret to entertaining without the stress is...

The Inconvenience Is the Gift: How I Built a Business Around Slowing Down and Intentional Living

My daughter’s wish to work with family became The Outward Olive. We make it easy to get quality. What it does to you is the real gift. Good olive oil demands you slow down. It asks for presence. I...

Entertaining Without Stress: The Wrapped & Table Collections

There’s a myth about hosting that needs to die: that you have to be exhausted to be a good host.The truth? By the time guests arrive, we’re uncertain about the one thing that could make the experie...

Gather Well, Locally: Why We Partner With Region Roots

Discover how The Outward Olive partners with Region Roots to support local farmers and bring curated olive oils and balsamics to Northwest Indiana homes. Gather well.

High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Wellness: The Science Behind Olea Reserve

Understanding why early-harvest, single-estate olive oils deliver more than flavor

The Morning Press & Evening Rhythm: Thursday, July 30 at The Outward Olive

There is something special about the bookends of a day. This Thursday, July 30, 2026 we are inviting you into both moments—from mid-morning light to twilight—through two carefully curated experienc...

Two Businesses, One Table: An Ice Cream Social Worth Stopping For

This Wednesday we’re teaming up with Nice and Neat with Natalie for an Ice Cream Social, a build-your-own tasting bar, and a space refresh worth seeing.

Why We’re Starting a Book Club at the Table

We’re kicking off Book Club at The Outward Olive, no book required yet. Join us Wednesday for good company, a Honeyed Raspberry Spritzer, and help us pick our first read together.

What to Expect at Your First Tasting

You won’t find a row of bottles lined up on our counter. Here’s what a first visit to our tasting room actually looks like.