TEAM MEMBERS

 

Board of Directors: 2025 - 2026

Ben Chimes (President)
Our Little Wine Farm

Zach Wheeler (Vice President)
JoieFarm Winery

Nicole Hackworth (Secretary)
Nichol Vineyard

Deb Selwood (Treasurer)
The Village Motel

Eileen Meehan (Director)
Sun ‘n Sup Paddleboard Shop

Alan Gove (Director)
Villa Magnolia Guest House

Lauren Selfridge (Director)
Hillside Winery & Bistro

Lyndsay O’Rourke (Director)
Tightrope Winery / NBWA

Staff


Admin & Membership Manager Jacquie Carlson
email: hello@discovernaramata.com

Accountant Iain Millar
email: accounting@discovernaramata.com

Marketing & Media Manager Dawn Lennie
email: marketing@discovernaramata.com

 
 
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View fullsize Early spring on the Naramata Bench feels different. The light lingers a little longer.
The lake begins to stir.
The vines are still resting, but hold the potential of the next vintage. It’s the season between seasons - when the pace is slower
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View fullsize Happy Groundhog Day from the Naramata Bench! We asked our local groundhog (aka a particularly plump marmot near Manitou Park)... and the verdict is in: Six more weeks of sipping wine by the fire, cozy lake views, and dreaming of spring blooms. Sou
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