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Frank and Teena Hilldebrand

Ever want to run away from the rat race of the corporate world and go start a winery in an idyllic Foothills setting? Frank and Teena Hilldebrand did when they left the fashion industry in Southern California and started Narrow Gate Winery near the El Dorado County burb of Pleasant Valley. Make no mistake, their winery is a business, but it’s also a lifestyle and a calling. They’ll blog about the satisfaction they get from mixing faith and family in their quest.

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July 16, 2008
She laughs at the days to come

May 21, 2008
The Narrow Gate

The Winery Life

Affiliation: Narrow Gate Winery, El Dorado County

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She laughs at the days to come

July 16, 2008

The winery life includes both an attitude of being able to "laugh at the days to come" and having the privilege to know & spend quality time with friends who also live "The winery life". Both of these contribute...

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The Narrow Gate

May 21, 2008

You know that saying, "I live and breathe it." For us, Narrow Gate Vineyards is more than a vineyard and winery, it's our lifestyle. "Lifestyle" has become the buzzword for everything from defining your personal living environment and tastes to...

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