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 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.

A New Way to Taste Wine: Connection, Laughter, and Stories in Every Pour

Chad and Jeana embrace a new way to taste... fun, stories and disarming.

Pinot Noir “itself” talks about being past the 1/2 way point… see it’s berries turning purple 🙂

Why the Vineyard Halfway Point Matters More Than You Think

Pinot Noir's voice gets heard... as we talk about the 1/2 way point.

Pinot Noir “itself” talks about being past the 1/2 way point… see it’s berries turning purple 🙂

Why Farming Stays Hard – And Why That’s the Best Part

Triage of pumpkin's dying: Water, Sunlight, Nutrition... if not those, then potentially a pest - like gummy stem blight.

What my sons taught me about life during farm chores.

What My Sons Taught Me About Life During Farm Chores

Monthly chores with Dad

What my sons taught me about life during farm chores.

Hosting Has Taught Us Who We Really Are

We love hosting you!

Wine connects us, hosting grounds us.