At the heart of our mission is the Russell Family’s belief that we are stewards of both land and possessions; that these are not truly owned, but rather are temporarily gifted and to be used in a fashion honoring those who came before and those who follow afterward. Our family is committed to use this South Coast farmland both for agricultural products (including food, wine and beer) and for education (about the value of working natural resources).

Westport Rivers Winery and Buzzards Bay Brewing were founded upon this deep regard for local agriculture and education. Over the years the Russell Family has permanently preserved 400 acres of working farmland and forest.