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| Renaissance Vineyards Zinfandel grapes, August 1979 (Photo: T. Campion) |
"Renaissance Vine" newsletter [summarized]
A bronze sculpture of Poseidon has recently arrived.
Those members with talents should take lessons.
1,295 members
Photos: Zinfandel grapes, Poseidon sculpture (with pansies)
Other Notes
September 9:
The Press Room has been moved from the Blake Cottage to the Socrates Cottage, and major remodeling is occurring at the Blake Cottage, to include a large fireplace and the Tiffany window. [ed. - It's unclear what became of that Tiffany window! Fellowship craftsmen had worked for years, it seems, restoring it.]September 15:
While he drives on Rice's Crossing Road in Oregon House, a window on Karl's Mercedes is smashed, probably by a thrown rock. The same evening, another man's van was hit by a pellet from a gun. The Fellowship has had an at times "rocky" relationship with the community, largely arising from fears surrounding the Fellowship's secrecy.September 16:
Harvest begins with the Cabernet slope. It is a late harvest, and there were many raisins. Karl said these were the best. [ed. - That's a bit crazy.] Meanwhile, tractors work through the evening spraying the white varietal vines with water in an attempt to propagate the botrytis cinerea mold.September 17:
The work force at Renaissance is to be cut by about 35 members.
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| Renaissance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc grapes, September 1979 (Photo: T. Campion) |
