Welcome to Grapeness!
- Maria Esteva
- Dec 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 30
The story of BE GRAPE is rooted in connection—two souls, two homes, one shared dream. One of us comes from the expansive, untamed plains of Montana, where the skies stretch forever, the soil hums with energy, and the spirit of the land flows wild and free. The other finds home in Hawaii, where the lush volcanic earth kisses the ocean, and ‘āina—the land that feeds—guides every step, every breath.
Montana and Hawaii may seem like different worlds, but beneath the surface, they are bound by the same force: the lava that forms the earth, the roots that reach for life, and a shared reverence for the land’s sacred rhythms. It was in the flow of these connections—over wine, art, food, animals, and dirt—that BE GRAPE was born.
In a world that often prioritizes stuff over spirit, we’ve become detached—detached from the people who grow our food, the soil that nourishes us, and the stories that make it all sacred. The land, once a beloved partner in our journey, is too often treated like a thing to exploit instead of the living, breathing energy it is.
At BE GRAPE, we want to reconnect—to reattach to the roots that ground us in love and gratitude. We want to invite everyone back into harmony with the earth: the climate, the soil, and the homes that hold us. We’re here to honor not just what the land gives us but the traditions, hands, and hearts that nurture it.
This isn’t just about wine or food—it’s about honoring all stories. The ancient wisdom passed down, the emerging voices rising up, the soulful practices of raising, tending, creating, and loving. It’s about celebrating the people and communities who live in reciprocity with the land and sharing those lessons so they echo for seven generations and beyond.
Through BE GRAPE, we dream of sparking conversations, creating community, and building bridges between people and the land. It’s about remembering that we don’t just take from the earth—we give back. And when we live in alignment with the cycles of nature and each other, our relationships become sacred, full of gratitude and care.
So, here’s to a bigger, juicier, more filling story. Here’s to the lands we love, the hands that tend them, and the hearts that hold it all together.
Let’s be grape, together.
The BE GRAPE Team
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