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Vineyard Blog
"Very enjoyable! I would like to bottle this place up and take it home"
 
-Mike and Jacqui

  
History of the Property
A working farm
Our barn and farmhouse were built over 200 years ago in the 1790’s. We are just the fourth owners during the past century. Since its inception, it’s been a working farm of one kind or another. The crops and livestock have changed through the years… but always, this property (the last completely intact, original land grant in Waldo County, by the way) has been a place of growth and life.

Doormark Story
Early in the 20th century, a hopeful traveler stopped at our 200-year-old farm. Upon taking his leave, he carved this symbol on a door in the barn as an invitation to others to discover for themselves what he had found here. Acceptance, cheer, purpose, belonging, welcome – this is what the door mark means. Wherever you find this door mark, you find friends. Share this spirit of true hospitality in your home and at your table.


History of the Vineyard
A tradition of stewardship
The vineyard, its accompanying fields, fruit trees and pond inhabit a special corner of the world. Located in a valley between Cameron and Levenseller Mountains and just five miles from Camden Harbor, the property has a unique microclimate and a rich history. This magical setting proved to be an inspiration for two visionary Maine artists/entrepreneurs nearly a decade ago. They were John and Stephanie Clapp, and they knew they had found something very special.

Having traveled extensively throughout Europe, John and Stephanie were enchanted with the rich, vibrant vineyards of Tuscany and artistry of wines in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Why, they asked, couldn’t a little bit of Tuscany be made to flourish right here on the Maine coast? After purchasing the property nearly a decade ago, they worked through their first winter to clear and prepare the then-overgrown fields for their first plantings of vines. The Clapp’s first harvests and vintages came shortly thereafter, as did the conversion of the beautiful old barn into a gift and wine shop. After nearly 10 years of hard but rewarding work, the husband and wife team were ready for a rest. With the purchase of the Vineyard from them in February of 2007, we proudly took on the stewardship of a successful winery and piece of history. John has stayed on as our vintner and both he and Stephanie have been wonderful guides as we work to carry on the tradition they have established.