Art and Lynn Kishiyama moved to the Central Coast of California in 2002 in search of a life-style far from the big cities they previously called home. They found their dream just outside of Paso Robles and near the village of Creston. Our home and farm are 19 acres of paradise amongst the rolling hills and live oaks that comprise much of the Central Coast. Just over nine acres have been planted with nearly 4,000 olive trees and about five acres are in pastures for our alpaca. Our herd of alpaca, which ranges in number from 20 and 30 beautiful animals of many colors and ages, are bred and sold for their exquisite fibers and breeding stock
(www.alpacasofcripplecreek.com.)

Art grew up in the local area, graduating from San Luis Obispo High School and the Cal Poly School of Architecture. In his first career, he served for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 1990. Art’s second career involved 15 years with Walt Disney Imagineering, building international theme parks and attractions. Along the way, he earned graduate degrees from Oklahoma State University, Auburn University, and the Air War College. Now in his third career as a farmer, he has found his true passion in the breeding of alpaca and production of artisan crafted, extra virgin olive oil.

Lynn grew up in Livermore, California and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and the University of Santa Monica. She has been a flight attendant, an actress, a model, a small business entrepreneur, and director of sales and marketing for a Fortune 500 company. In the last several years, Lynn has developed her true talent as an accomplished artist specializing in collages and abstracts featuring hand-made papers of extraordinary colors and textures
(www.lynnkishiyama.com)

From these diverse backgrounds, we have created our version of paradise and a life style with olives, alpaca, and fine art. We love to share and enjoy hosting farm experiences. Please call or e-mail (evoo@olionuevo.com) so that we can plan for your farm visit.

Lynn Kishiyama and "Valentino"

Art Kishiyama