There’s no turning the clock back on progress, hence our focus since 2012 has been to “take it slowly” and under develop. At Garnet Valley Ranch, wildlife is respected, and we’ve come to terms with sharing the site with bears, deer, coyotes, and the odd elusive cougar.  A heron and osprey are regular visitors to the pond, and over 75 species of birds have been identified as part of an site inventory of wildlife.

Gravel roads, wildlife corridors, and small but thoughtfully designed buildings have been added to the site to support our sustainability-focused approach to farming and winemaking. We re-established a pond that had been diverted and turned grazing hayfields back into native habitat to protect a stream. Crop biodiversity is important to support bees and other beneficial insect. We have dedicated land to food production as we know the long-term benefit of local products to the community. And we grow the best carrots you will ever taste.

In addition to learning about organic viticulture, the role of biodiversity, and land stewardship, you can tour lavender fields managed by Oasis Lavender Cooperative, and acres of field crops farmed by Thomas Tumbach and his team at LocalMotive. LocalMotive supplies local restaurants, fruit stands and offers home delivery of organic products in the Okanagan.  End your farm tour back at The Outlook with a tasting of wines made exclusively from Garnet Valley Ranch and enjoy a complimentary charcuterie board.