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Events

Our season runs from April through October, with bi-monthly work parties and workshops. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter to be notified.


Upcoming events

No upcoming events — we are hibernating with the vines. Check back in April for our next round of gatherings and workshops.


Seasonal calendar

Below is a calendar of our season along with the kinds of work parties and workshops we will be hosting.

April

  • Work party: Long Cane Pruning at La Cienega Vineyard
  • Workshop: Introduction to Hybrid Viticulture Workshop in Santa Fe


May

  • Work party: Meadow Management for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Workshop at Desert Nest Vineyard
  • Work party: Final Pruning at La Cienega Vineyard


June

  • Work party: Suckering and Weed Management at La Cienega Vineyard
  • Workshop: The Gifts of Canopy Management: Dolmas + Grape Leaf Fermentation at La Cienega Vineyard
  • Work party: Meadow Management for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Workshop at Desert Nest Farm


July

  • Work party: Suckering and Weed Management at La Cienega Vineyard


August

  • Work party: Netting Vines at La Cienega Vineyard


September

  • Work party: Harvest at La Cienega Vineyard and Desert Nest Vineyard
  • Workshop: Garage Winemaking across two days La Cienega and Santa Fe


October

  • Work party: Harvest at La Cienega Vineyard and Desert Nest Vineyard
  • Workshop: Garage Winemaking across two days in La Cienega and Santa Fe
  • Workshop: Vinegar Making in Santa Fe


The nature of our work follows the seasons

Spring
Pruning, weeding, preparing the land and the vines for growth

Summer
Pulling suckers, training shoots, tying down nets for protection

Fall
Harvesting grapes, celebrating, and making wine together

Winter
Resting along with the land and the wines


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