Ep 59 // Creating a Winery and Vineyard: A Conversation with James Wilson
- Teagan Rowland
- Nov 12, 2024
- 2 min read

Welcome back to another episode of the We Grow Together Podcast! In this episode, Laura DiFrancesco is joined by her fiancé James Wilson to discuss their journey in establishing Wayvine Winery and Vineyard. Talking about Jame’s background and his motivations for opening up Wayvine, the two share insights on the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the importance of work-life balance, and the evolution of their business. The conversation highlights their commitment to community building and the lessons learned throughout their entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of communication and support in both personal and professional realms. They sit inside Wayvine Kennett Square which just opened to the public last month. Stay tuned for behind the scenes of the building of this new location.
Guest Bio //
James Wilson, Co- founder of Wayvine Winery and Vineyard, comes from a farm family. His brother, the other co-founder of Wayvine, planted the first trees years ago and, ever since, the two learned how to grow, harvest, and make wine from grape vines. The brothers just renovated a tasting room in Kennett Square, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Wayvine Winery and Vineyard is located in rural West Chester County, Pennsylvania. Its sister farm, Ethereal Farms, is located adjacent to Wayvine. Book you stay at the Mill or Loft today and experience all that Wayvine has to offer.
Topics Discussed
// Growing a Small Family Operation to a Successful Business
// Balancing Work and Personal Life
// Journey of Entrepreneurship
// Planning for the Future
// Enjoying the Process and Finding Joy in Your Work
// Building Community Connections
Episode Highlights//
[00:00] The Journey of Wayvine Winery
[05:58] Balancing Work and Personal Life
[12:58] The Evolution of Wayvine
[25:28] Building Community Connections
[39:06] Lessons Learned in Business Expansion
Resources Mentioned//
Wayvine Winery & Vineyard // wayvine.wine/
Kennett Square Tasting Room // wayvine.wine/kennett-square-tasting-room-now-open
Ethereal Farms // www.etherealfarms.co/
VISIT THE MILL AT ETHEREAL FARMS TO ENJOY PENNSYLVANIA WINE COUNTRY // etherealfarms.co
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personal website // lauradifrancesco.co
ethereal farms website // etherealfarms.co
flourish website // flourishcoworking.com
dean street law website // deanstreetlaw.com
attend upcoming events // www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-cowo…ace-28115010011
personal instagram // www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco
ethereal farms instagram // www.instagram.com/etherealfarms
flourish instagram // www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester
dean street law instagram // www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw
daily inspirational texts //my.community.com/lauradifrancesco
60 days to launch your business course // flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-…ourse
amazon favorites // www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly
connect on linkedin // www.linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco/
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CREDITS //
Host: Laura DiFrancesco
Producer: Teagan Rowland
Editor: Teagan Rowland
Production Assistant: Vivia Ruwala




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