About Us

This iconic property in the flourishing Lockyer Valley, Las Piedras (Spanish "The Stones" - named for its rocky and hardy terrain) is Australia's oldest pecan orchard.

Planted and extablished in 1965 by the late Dean Stahmann, the 80 acre orchard boasts 2200 pecan trees.

In 2007, Stahmanns underwent a rigorous conversion to organic practices and became ACO certified in 2010, when the property was purchased by the Huston family.

Originally the orchard was simply harvested and the products were shipped down to Moree for sorting, cleaning, drying and then shipped back to Toowoomba for processing.

The Huston family has established a strong foothold within the Organic market and their commitment to quality and sustainability shines through. Since expanding in 2017 with our on-site factory, we've been able to streamline our cleaning, drying, processing, and packing processes, allowing us to offer Certified Organic pecans directly to you. In 2024, we proudly transitioned to SXC Organic Certified, ensuring that our orchard and processing facility adhere to the highest organic and HACCP standards. With the help of beneficial microbial brews and Australian Certified Inputs, we enhance the natural biodiversity and health of our orchard, delivering the finest pecans and pecan products for our valued consumers.

The Huston family has also introduced a flock of 150 sheep to graze on the orchard at select times through the year to increase nitrogen levels and improve soil biodiversity.

All of these sustainable organic management practices are just part of a recipe that now produces Australia's finest pecans!

The implementation of sustainable, organic farming practices minimize harm to the environment, conserves water, promotes innovation, and creates the perfect environment for the trees to thrive in Australian conditions.

These conditions lead to the development of superior pecan products, providing a year-round supply of fresh, high-quality Australian Certified Organic pecans to consumers.