by dave | Aug 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
2013 brought new changes to Candlewood. In the spring, we were surprised to receive a letter from Candlewood Suites, a corporate hotel chain based in Atlanta. They wrote us to tell us that our use of the name Candlewood for our Bed & Breakfast conflicted with...
by dave | Aug 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
‘Tis the season for harvesting grapes in the Verde Valley. As you travel to the area’s many vineyards, you see that the growers are hard at work harvesting many different varieties of grapes. We planted wine grapes here at Candlewood nearly three years ago...
by dave | Oct 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Since it has been several months since our last post on the blog there are lots of things we have done here at Candlewood Retreat. The vines have been planted since May and 7 out of 100 did not survive the summer but the others took wonderfully. There are...
by dave | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Several years ago I put in five varietal grape vines just to see how they would do. Last summer my Petite Syrah produced about 30 lbs. of grapes (which I juiced). It opened my eyes to the possibilities of making our own wine, which I’ve been wanting to do for...
by dave | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Candlewood Retreat will soon have a blog! Check back soon for the latest updates and news of our new vineyard!
