The Farm Journal

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Seasonal musings, behind the scenes of life on the farm, and our trek to implement regenerative practices. Slow down, explore, and soak up a little “farm time” with us.

Recent Musings

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Spring at Sunset Ridge

SPRING 2026 When we say, “Spring has sprung,” it sounds like we are surprised, and it just happened overnight. Obviously, nature has a cadence and balance of its own, but seasons on the farm are met with lots of planning and anticipation.  Will my new idea pan out? Will this be a dry or wet year? Should […]

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Seasonal Updates

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Welcome to Sunset Ridge

Regenerative Practices

A Second-Generation Farmer’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture “The land gives so much to us, why wouldn’t I give so much back?” Twenty Years on The Land Sunset Ridge Vineyard is a former 10-acre vineyard managed traditionally by my dad. I got to farm with him seasonally, off-and-on, for 20 years. Working alongside my dad, I learned […]

Meet The Mind Behind The Farm And Floral Updates

You're about to spend some time reading my thoughts, so it felt right to introduce myself first. Our formal bio lives elsewhere, this is good stuff:

Guilty pleasure:

Butter Brickle

biggest farming lesson:

Farm Time!

Favorite flower:

Hydrangea

Favorite thing to grow:

Saffron

Can't farm without...

Farming sleeves, comfortable boots, and big sun hat

Favorite wine:

Organic Cabernet Sauvignon