January 27,2010 at 5:31 PM

Devil’s Gulch, Heavenly Wine

Posted by Mark Leonard / Chief Cook and Bottle Washer | Posted in Events

Yesterday we had the wonderful fortune to visit with Mark and Myriam Pasternak of Devil’s Gulch Ranch in Marin County, California. Here’s just a teaser of the topics we covered in our riveting interview…

When the young Mark Pasternak found an ad in the San Francisco Chronicle for farmland at $500 an acre in 1971, he chose to fulfill his lifelong dream to farm and raise horses. Over the decades, Mark and Myriam have developed a fascinating and successful sustainable farm specializing in rabbits, pigs, quail, Pinot Noir grapes, and community outreach. They shared with us their evolving concept of sustainability as a political and creative endeavor, the difficulties of raising (and slaughtering) pigs and rabbits, the joys of working with people of all ages in their community, a history of windmills on the farm, and Mark’s favorite preparations of rabbit (a quickie: cut into pieces, marinate in balsamic vinaigrette overnight, then barbeque).

On an unfortunately timely note, the Pasternaks have been involved in a farmer-to-farmer program in Haiti for several years, lending their expertise in rabbit husbandry to Haitians. Myriam told us about her Peace Corp background, her education as a veterinarian, and her lifelong commitment to work in developing nations that all led them to this work. They were at the epicenter when the earthquake hit, and shared their thoughts and feelings about that experience. Check their website for details about upcoming events to assist Haitians as well as the many outreach programs, camps, and other community happenings that are part of the daily fabric at Devil’s Gulch Farm.

Click here to hear a recording of our interview. What struck you the most? We welcome your comments!

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