Leading the Way in Responsible Stewardship of the Land & Natural Resources
Domaine Serene’s Sustainable Farming Practices (SFP) program begins and ends with the Evenstad’s love of the land and their deep respect for it. The fundamental basis of sustainable farming practices is dry farming, which means zero use of artificial hydration (irrigation) of the vines at any time. If one needs to divert rivers to irrigate vineyards, those vineyards are probably planted in the wrong place if they are meant to be sustainable.
Sensible use of our water resources is basic to sustainability and environmentally friendly farming. Dry farming of vineyards creates better wines and healthier vines by allowing the vines to develop deep root systems that sustain the vines through drought years as well as normal years. Interestingly, irrigation of vineyards in Burgundy, France is strictly forbidden by law in order to maintain the high 
quality of the wines.
A plethora of nutrients plus natural moisture retained deep in the soils provide the components for complex, concentrated and balanced wines.
Domaine Serene's vineyard manager, Joel Myers, has had experience planting, tending and managing vineyards in Yamhill County since the early 1970's.
- More than half of Domaine Serene's total acreage at each of the three Estates (Evenstad, Jerusalem Hill and Winery Hill) is set aside for natural habitat of wildlife and flora.
- Domaine Serene is commited to maintaining low vigor vines and ultra low crop levels.
- In order to preserve natural resources and to encourage deep root development for the health of the vine, Domaine Serene does not use irrigation.
- Cultural practices such as hedging, leaf pulling and dis-budding in combination with natural products control disease in fruit production.
- Vineyard layout and the use of natural grasses provide effective erosion control.
