Metal Sharpens Metal: What I Gained by Getting the heck Out of the Way

Lots to reflect about after starting back to work with Syngenta.

Metal Sharpens Metal… reflections on super small culture compared to large. Learn more about it and the Espirit de Cor.

Jeana Fired Me? A New Role, a Bigger Mission, and the Future of the Farm and Winery

Chad's 1st Day at Syngenta!

Chad’s 1st Day at Syngenta.

The Secret Sheep: Revealing A Funny Family Farm Story

The Secret Sheep Revealed. Yellow and Blue Eartags. A beautiful Southdown cross.

The Secret Sheep is revealed. We’re delighted to have her join our family flock.

Talking at Work: The Unexpected Joy of 12-Hour Conversations on the Farm

The Secret Sheep Revealed. Yellow and Blue Eartags. A beautiful Southdown cross.

We’re so grateful for the help of good friends and family visiting and helping. Vern and Chad under the harvest moon.

The Steiner Bros. Exciting Honey Journey: From Lavender to Beekeeping

The story of Steiner Bros Honey!

The story of Steiner Bros Honey!

Estate Chardonnay Harvest | The Energy of Our Family Vineyard 

A happy and exhausted group after a day of picking our Estate Chardonnay.

A happy and exhausted group after a day of picking our Estate Chardonnay.

The Soul of Hosting: Wine, People, and Belonging

The Tophouse Band's 1st visit to the farm.

The Tophouse Band’s 1st visit to the farm.

Harvest Timing: Landing on the Ship at Just the Right Moment

We like an early morning "alpine" start. Not only does it help harvest timing, it's nice and cool.

We like an early morning “alpine” start. Not only does it help harvest timing, it’s nice and cool.

No One Seems Interested: Why Regenerative Farming Still Matters

A thorough review and explanation of how what we feed our food translates into how our food feeds us.

Regenerative farming is the inspirational direction to go. Nutrient dense food that helps heal the soil and capture carbon.