The foundation of Lady of the Sunshine focuses on regenerative, biodynamic farming practices that lead us to spend more time walking, listening and learning from the land we farm.

The goal is simple, to leave the land better than we found.

I grew up on my family’s ninety acre biodynamic ranch, Narrow Gate Vineyards in the Sierra Foothills of California. I am now a second generation biodynamic farmer and winemaker, inspired by my father’s trade. Growing up on a biodynamic farm, I learned we must lean into Mother Nature to work with her, rather than against her. Through regenerative farming practices, we can heal soil, increase biodiversity, and turn waste into new energy.

With inspiration from home, I now farm 6.5 acres on the Central Coast of California, where I utilize regenerative, biodynamic farming practices in pursuit of making wines that speak of place. The Chene Vineyard, which I have been farming since the beginning of 2018, received it’s Demeter certification for biodynamic farming practices in June 2020, after a three year conversion period. I hope that this newly earned stamp will bring authenticity to inspire others about farming for our future, by healing through farming.