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The Truth About Farming and Marriage: What We’ve Learned in the Weeds
2018, breaking ground on our new home at Chelan Valley Farms.
Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!
One of the world’s most planted and recognized wine grape varieties with polarizing palate preferences. From stainless to new oak – lets go on an adventure. by Jeana and Chad Steiner One of Chad’s first explorations in wine (in 2001) was gathering with friends from his job at Ste. Michelle. They wanted to taste the… Continue reading Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!
Winter on the Farm!
Learn a bit about winter on the farm and how we believe its a natural way to bring things back into balance. by Jeana and Chad Steiner While visiting Stehekin this past summer we bumped into a good friends mom – both full time Stehekin residents. Her mom spent a career as the ultimate hostess… Continue reading Winter on the Farm!
Chad Goes Full Time on the Farm!
“He’s Going Pro!” (aka Chad’s Going Full Time on the Farm), by Chad Steiner My earliest memory as a child was when I was about 4 years old. I was hanging out with the goats in a house in the Orting Valley we were living in. The picture was clear… a big barn surrounded by… Continue reading Chad Goes Full Time on the Farm!
Pumpkin Patch Reflections…
Reflections on the Chelan Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch Over the Years (2023 = 5th Annual. by Chad Steiner We’re so excited to kick off another pumpkin patch this year! We love to host families at the farm and its so exciting to see everyone enjoying fall as a family at the farm. Our first pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Patch Reflections…
Native Pollinator Attraction Garden
The Native Pollinator Attraction Garden. by Emma McLaren Hello everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about the importance of biodiversity and what we intend to do to support native plants and pollinators at Chelan Valley Farms. Although there is already an abundance of pollinators throughout the farm working in the orchards, vineyards, and… Continue reading Native Pollinator Attraction Garden
The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers.
The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers. Introduction: Picking Flowers sounds rather self-explanatory but, often times we make it out into the flower field and it’s hard to know where to start (plus learning how to extend the flowers life). My first day at the farm was a learning curve. That… Continue reading The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers.
Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest.
Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest. Embracing the early Harvest: A Spotlight on Pinot Noir. As the summer sun shines down on our vineyard near Lake Chelan, there’s an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air. This year has proven to be warmer than the last, and our grape harvest is right around the… Continue reading Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest.
Does Organic Mean No Spray No Way – Going Beyond the No Spray Myth
Does Organic Mean No Spray, No Way. Going Beyond the No Spray Myth. A few weeks ago, I created an Instagram reel after spraying our Pinot Noir vines. The reel seemed to be appreciated and generated some truly engaging dialogue among our community. Many reached out, expressing how they felt informed because they had always… Continue reading Does Organic Mean No Spray No Way – Going Beyond the No Spray Myth
