The story of how we got our land is a good one. We started looking for a vineyard site in July, 2002. The first piece of property that we saw was on a hill in Old Mystic called Quoketaug Hill. We liked it immediately, but because it was the first place that we saw we needed to have some time to think about it. When we finally decided to buy the land, the Real Estate Agency that was selling it said that there was already a bid in for the land on that very day so just by a few moments, we missed our chance to buy what became in our minds, the perfect site.
Then, the odyssey began. Our real estate agent was a real trooper as we dragged him as far east to Little Compton, Rhode Island, north to Griswold, Connecticut and west to East Haddam, Connecticut almost every weekend for a span of 2 years. Then in November, 2004, my husband, who was trolling the real estate section every day came upon a piece of land for sale that sounded like the land on Quoketaug Hill. When our real estate agent looked into it, it was the same land! This time we were ready. We were able to put in a bid and closed on the land in March, 2005.
Our land is the cleared piece that is circled in the center of the photo.
What is the name of your winery?
ReplyDeleteHi Hal— at the moment we do not have a winery on Quoketaug Hill. We have our vineyard there. Our name is Passionfruit Estate. Thanks for your interest.
ReplyDeleteMy folks bought one acre from Mrs. Peck the owner of the farm T the time. Her daughters Charlotte Bogue and Barbara McCue lived on site. My house was the center chimney colonial down hill same side as farm. After my mom died, her estate sold it. I don’t know who lives there now. But many fond memories of being in those woods with my sister and dog. Unhappy home life- so every chance I got I was outside exploring. I’m almost 68 now, and still chat with Charlotte, age 88 or so. She lives in Maine. A lovely bit of real estate.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen---thank you for reading my blog and commenting on your time living in Old Mystic. Do you still live in the area? I would love to hear more about your recollection of your youth. Charlotte Bogue and Barbara McCue renovated the stone home at the top of Quoketaug Hill and Pequot Trail and it is now restored to it's original beauty.
ReplyDeleteHi - I own the Stone House at the top of the hill. I grew up on the farm across the street and I’m just curious about how you get to your vineyard - from Pequot Trail or Williams Road?
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