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Boutique Farm in Moshava Kinneret — Estate + Business + Home
One of the unique features of Moshava Kinneret is the boutique farms: small estates of wine, olive oil, dates, and honey that combine a residence, an active business, and a steady income. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a combination of quality of life, meaningful work, and investment.
Types of Boutique Farms in the Moshava
1. Wineries
Moshava Kinneret is blessed with an excellent climate for growing wine grapes - strong sun, cool nights due to the mountains. In small boutique wineries:
- 4-10 dunams of vineyard
- Small barrel storage (50-200 barrels of 225 liters)
- Production of 5,000-25,000 bottles of wine per year
- Direct sales to customers + export (if kosher certification is obtained)
- Annual income: 100-400K ₪
2. Olive Oil Estates
Old olive trees in the moshava (some over 50 years old):
- 3-8 dunams of trees
- Yield of 2-5 tons of olives per year
- Boutique estate + olive press (harvesting)
- Production of premium olive oil (niche Kinneret production)
- Sale at 80-150 ₪ per liter (three times the market price)
- Annual income: 30-80K ₪
3. Medjool Date Groves
Some of the estates in the moshava include:
- 5-15 dunams of dates
- Yield of 15-40 tons per year
- Sales to a cooperative or directly to customers
- Annual income: 100-250K ₪
4. Honey Farms
There are 2 active honey farms in the moshava:
- 50-200 hives
- Yield of 1-4 tons of honey per year
- Honey from diverse blooms (avocado, acacia, citrus)
- Sale at 70-120 ₪ per kilo (premium)
- Annual income: 70-160K ₪
Prices of Boutique Farms
| Type of Farm | Area | Purchase Price | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Boutique Winery | 5 dunams | 2.5-3.5M ₪ | 100-200K |
| Large Boutique Winery | 8-10 dunams | 3.5-5M ₪ | 250-400K |
| Olive Oil Estate | 4 dunams | 2-2.8M ₪ | 30-80K |
| Date Grove | 10 dunams | 2.5-3.5M ₪ | 100-250K |
| Honey Farm + House | Depends on the house | 2.5-4M ₪ | 70-160K |
The Advantages of Owning a Boutique Estate
- Combination of Life and Work - the home, the estate, the business - all in one place
- Rural Quality of Life - working in nature, clean air, slow pace
- Additional Income - not just living but also a profitable business
- Quality Product - producing real things, not "mass production"
- Tourism Potential - winery/olive tours, direct marketing
- Emotional Value - "I created this" is something special
- Value Appreciation - agricultural estate by the Kinneret appreciates in value
The Challenges
- Physical Work - producing wine or olive oil is not easy
- Weather Dependence - bad weather = poor yield
- Marketing - need to know how to market the product
- Regulation - production permits, kosher, health
- Initial Investment - beyond purchasing the estate, there are setup costs (2-5 million ₪)
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Retired Business People looking for a meaningful project in their later years
- Families Sharing - a couple looking for an experience together
- Wine/Food/Art Enthusiasts wanting to turn this into a business
- New Immigrants looking for a project after immigration
- Investors interested in a combination of investment + living
The Support of the Property Center
Purchasing a boutique farm is a complex deal - it requires knowledge in several areas:
- Attorney specializing in agricultural transactions
- Real estate appraiser for agriculture
- Consultant for wines/olives/dates
- Agricultural accountant for tax and income management
- The Property Center works with all of them and supports clients from start to finish
Do you have a dream for a farm in Kinneret? - We would be happy to help you realize it. Our estates page.