The Applegate Valley has a unique, new vineyard to add to its flourishing wine industry. Wells Land Vineyard is located outside Jacksonville in the village of Ruch at 118 Hamilton Road. Replete with picturesque valley views and a beautiful mountain range, Wells Land make the perfect backdrop for weddings and wine tasting. What’s been created is nothing short of a spectacular event and sound stage venue overlooking the southern Applegate Valley. The full-service event venue can accommodate up to 200+ guests with amphitheater-style seating and landscaped common areas.
Wells Land Vineyard is located on family property known as the “Wells Ranch.” Brother and sister team, Garon and Shannon Wells, have combined their skills to create a truly special vineyard and event space. Established in 1974 by their parents, Charles and Judee Wells, on land utilized for over a century to raise healthy, grass-fed cattle, Wells Ranch is now dedicated to repurposing the land. Garon has an extensive music industry sound and stage production background with special attention to the needs of the customer. His keen eye for building and construction has enabled him to create a one-of-a-kind performance stage worthy of great musical talents. Shannon’s experience with cattle ranch management helped to transition the land into a viable vineyard space. She also has a background in counseling and education with an aptitude for managing the lines of communication and seeing the big picture, all essential to creating a wedding or event that exceeds the client’s highest expectations.
Garon and Shannon, together with their tireless team of extended family and friends, are systematically working to turn the former 38-acre beef cattle ranch into a “must visit” vineyard on the Applegate Wine Trail. There will always be a few lovable cows around, but grapes are soon to take up a greater space, with the first planting of Pinot Noir grapes taking place this May!
Last year, Wells Land Vineyard started off their venture by proudly hosting a week-long Grand Opening where several great local musical acts graced the newly-minted stage under the stars. Paired along with the international Rat Race Paragliding competition, paragliders regularly made pasture landings, being attracted by the melodic tunes while flying the skies above the stage.
A charity event for the Children’s Advocacy Center is planned for June 12, 2016 featuring the music of Jeff Pevar and LOVEBITE. Dinner from Sunrise Café and wines from Valley View Winery will be included. The public is invited to purchase tickets by contacting Ginny at 541-282-5474 x113 or vsagal@cacj.org.
Gary Lee Watts, Music and Marketing Coordinator notes, “The Wells family has created a one-of-a-kind wedding, wine and event destination, adding to the landscape of this rich agricultural area. We are excited and honored to bring our vision of quality, service, entertainment, and fun to this beautiful valley. What started as a dream for Garon in providing a lasting legacy for his three children, has now blossomed into something we are all proud to be a part of.”
Wells Land Vineyard invites you to call for more information or to schedule a personal venue tour at 541-951-2520. Check-out the website at www.wellslandvineyard.com or Facebook/Wells Land Vineyard and see ad below.
The audio system for the stage at Wells Land is the same one that was the sound system for Lithia Amphitheater at the Jackson County Fair for many years. It has been scaled down to fit the new, intimate venue, but the superb sound quality is the same. Everyone from Bob Dylan to Weird Al has played through those speakers.