Also within the Estate are the early 19th-century Olive Mill and the 18th-century stone-built amphitheatrical threshing floor. Both protected historic structures are among the few surviving examples of traditional Ionian architecture to have withstood the devastating 1953 earthquake in Cephalonia. Particularly rare are the hand-carved milling stones, crafted from local white marble.

 

The Olive Mill was originally built with funds donated by the Migliaressis family to the two parishes of the village of Poriarata, before later passing into private ownership.

Almost 150 years later, in 2000, Lysander Migliaressis-Phocas undertook its restoration.

 

Today, the Olive Mill offers a glimpse into life on the Estate through the centuries and stands as a lasting symbol of Cephalonia’s heritage.