George and Greta's dream: As "simple" retirement project, convert 50 bare acres into a vineyard with grapes of exceptional quality, make money, gain recognition, live forever. The reality (for the entire family) some 30 years later?
George and Greta's dream: As "simple" retirement project, convert 50 bare acres into a vineyard with grapes of exceptional quality, make money, gain recognition, live forever. The reality (for the entire family) some 30 years later?
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The whole family came out to help with the first wine.
John M. MacLeod is ranch accountant and keeper of the checkbook. Operational manager evenings, weekends, and whenever. Full time job Chevron-Texaco, Geologist, youngest son. Also operates our ancient 60 year old D-2 Caterpillar and disc.
Marjorie L. MacLeod is Ranch Vineyard Manager, full time mother two young children - Evan 10 and Helen 7. Also very active elementary school financial support programs. Wife of John. Family lives here on ranch.
Richard F. MacLeod does ranch finance, long range planning and development. Provides practical input on proposed new ventures. Full time job Transfresh Corporation, Salinas. Fresh produce specialist. Oldest son.
Gail S. MacLeod is our official cooperator, enthusiastic supporter, pitch in and help type person. Homemaker and wife of Richard. Mother of U.S. Army Private Scott.
Susan M. Murphy is our environmental and horticultural advisor, strong supporter of new concepts. Full time 6th grade school teacher. Mother of high school students Emma, 19, and Skyler, 14. Youngest daughter.
Edward C. Murphy is the ranch's communications specialist, Webmaster and positive thinker. Source of creative and innovative ideas. Silicon Valley marketing exec. Son-in-law, husband of Susan.
Noel M. Beitler is floral assistant and collector of garden gnomes, homemaker. Mother of college senior Jacob, 23, and high school freshman Ben 14.
Stephen Beitler is ranch outreach manager and official minute taker for our board meetings. Corporate Communications Specialist. Employed Agilent. Author, editor. Son-in-law. Husband of Noel.
Chateau is a visiting Labrador ranch dog belonging to Richard and Gail.
Annie is our official ranch dog, children lover.
"Since our children were very young we have always had our "Association". We began the ranch project together and now there are 17of us with three generations. Each family unit has stock in our ranch company, ISR Vineyards Association."
