Colony Olivenhain was established in 1885 by a group of German-speaking immigrants. About 10 years later, the members of Colony Olivenhain built the Olivenhain Meeting Hall. Oivenhain: the name is of German origin, meaning "olive grove," and is pronounced Oh-Lee-Ven-Hine. The area is next to Rancho Santa Fe and is now just known as Olivenhain.