Harvest reflections, winter farm preparation & dahlia digging tips. by Jeana Steiner Winter is coming – The big push to winterize The Farm! We say harvest is like running a marathon or climbing a mountain. We train all year long caring for the crops, planting seeds, weeding, pruning, monitoring water, tending to the animals to… Continue reading Mile 22 of the Harvest Marathon!
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Why Are We Raising Sheep?
How Bringing Sheep to Chelan Valley Farms can Help Create a Regenerative Ecosystem. by Chad Steiner We all collectively have a tremendous opportunity to evolve our food system. As growers or “farmers” we can learn and adopt regenerative practices. But why? The food we eat, the wine (Lagriōth), beer (Old Schoolhouse) or Sheffield Cider we… Continue reading Why Are We Raising Sheep?
How I met Chad and Jeana
Chelan Valley Farms – The Best Kept Secret in Central Washington – for now? by Marya McCabe In November of 2021, my husband and I were out for a drive in the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley when we stumbled on Chelan Valley Farms (CVF) nestled above beautiful Roses Lake, 2 minutes from downtown Manson, WA.… Continue reading How I met Chad and Jeana
Fall on the Farm!
Fall on the Farm? by Jeana Steiner Fall on the Farm… The grapes are harvested, fermentations are wrapping up and the Pumpkin Patch is in full swing. Fall on the farm is our busiest season. I consider it a marathon and we are 2/3rd the way. Brontë has been busy labeling and making sure the… Continue reading Fall on the Farm!
How’d We Find The TopHouse Band?
How’d We Get Connected with The TopHouse Band? by Chad Steiner Jeana caught one of their songs on Instagram Reels this past spring – and reached out to them with a direct message (DM). And they said yes. It was The Mountain Song that caught Jeana’s attention. She said it reminded her of the years… Continue reading How’d We Find The TopHouse Band?
A Symphony of Apples!
A Symphony of Apples: The Different Varieties We Grow and Harvest (Its U-pick Season). by Chad Steiner Introduction Apple harvest is upon us! Today, I’m excited to take you on a journey through our orchards as we explore the diversity of apple varieties we grow right here on our farm. Apples are one of the… Continue reading A Symphony of Apples!
