Stewarding sustainable vineyards in Northwest Montana
Stewarding Sustainable Vineyards
Elk Park Vineyard
Columbia Falls, MT
The fruit of a land lease partnership with White Raven Winery in 2023, our Elk Park Vineyard is cared for using sustainable methods and is located in the valley just south of Columbia Falls. As our first vineyard project, we planted three acres of 11 different cold-hardy grape varieties as something of an experiment to determine which varieties will thrive in our specific micro-climate. Planning started in March and groundwork began in May. Over the following summer months, a small team of local volunteers, supporters, and enthusiasts worked to plant 2,263 vines, run 2.7 miles of irrigation lines, and install 434 trellis posts with 6.7 miles of trellis wire. It may seem only a small project by New World standards, but our Elk Park vineyard has been nothing short of a significant beginning for us.
Doing wine and planting a vineyard is also a statement of implanting yourself on a very long term. When you plant a vine, I think you’re saying, "I’m here to stay."
Sandro Saadé of Domaine de Bargylus and Chateau Mârsyas, Syria
The first harvest of grapes from the Elk Park Vineyard is expected for the fall of 2026. Plans for wine production are currently being developed while new relationships are being formed in support of Elusive Goose Vineyards’ future growth.
Elusive Goose Vineyards
Kalispell, Montana
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