Merry and Brian Hass
(owner and chief mixologist)
LIVING THE DREAM WE NEVER DREAMED OF......
Arriving home after my LIT (Ladies in Truth) group on Saturday morning, I walked in the kitchen where my husband, Brian, and three youngest children (of 6) were gathered and words started flying out of my mouth. I claimed I was starting a business in downtown Portland. It was going to feature Modern Craft Wine and chocolate and kittens. Questions came at me....”who are you?”, “where did that come from?”, “what did you did with my mom?”. Whether my family asked those questions out loud or if it was the rational voice in my head, I honestly don’t remember. What I do remember thinking is ‘that thought could have only come from God’. See I have NEVER wanted to own my own business.
From that point forward, we were all in. Not because this was our dream (opening a wine tasting room was never even a thought), but because we were being called to it.
When reflecting on it now, it does make a lot more sense. We try to live our lives by the 4 F’s....Faith, Family, Friends and Fun.
Faith:
We do try our best to seek God’s will in our lives. That is honestly how we ended up in this awesome town of Portland, MI. Come ask us about that story sometime.
Family:
Brian and I are blessed with 6 children, a granddaughter, two daughter-in-laws, a son-in-law, 1 dog, 1 cat and 7 grand puppies.
Friends:
We are blessed by so many wonderful people in our lives. We have lived in Portland just 7 years and find it to be a town full of down to earth, family oriented, do anything for you people. We love Portland! Oh, and this town loves their drinks! We can’t wait to get to know more of you as you come through our door! That is going to be the best part of all of this!!
Fun:
We are doing this for the community. We want to provide a space to gather, relax, uncork and unwind. While you are here you can enjoy sampling some gourmet munchies, do some fun crafts and be welcomed with a smile. We will also do corporate/business events for those of you looking for a fun outing for your business. Brides, we got you covered too! Birthday parties....oh yea!
Love, Merry
Arriving home after my LIT (Ladies in Truth) group on Saturday morning, I walked in the kitchen where my husband, Brian, and three youngest children (of 6) were gathered and words started flying out of my mouth. I claimed I was starting a business in downtown Portland. It was going to feature Modern Craft Wine and chocolate and kittens. Questions came at me....”who are you?”, “where did that come from?”, “what did you did with my mom?”. Whether my family asked those questions out loud or if it was the rational voice in my head, I honestly don’t remember. What I do remember thinking is ‘that thought could have only come from God’. See I have NEVER wanted to own my own business.
From that point forward, we were all in. Not because this was our dream (opening a wine tasting room was never even a thought), but because we were being called to it.
When reflecting on it now, it does make a lot more sense. We try to live our lives by the 4 F’s....Faith, Family, Friends and Fun.
Faith:
We do try our best to seek God’s will in our lives. That is honestly how we ended up in this awesome town of Portland, MI. Come ask us about that story sometime.
Family:
Brian and I are blessed with 6 children, a granddaughter, two daughter-in-laws, a son-in-law, 1 dog, 1 cat and 7 grand puppies.
Friends:
We are blessed by so many wonderful people in our lives. We have lived in Portland just 7 years and find it to be a town full of down to earth, family oriented, do anything for you people. We love Portland! Oh, and this town loves their drinks! We can’t wait to get to know more of you as you come through our door! That is going to be the best part of all of this!!
Fun:
We are doing this for the community. We want to provide a space to gather, relax, uncork and unwind. While you are here you can enjoy sampling some gourmet munchies, do some fun crafts and be welcomed with a smile. We will also do corporate/business events for those of you looking for a fun outing for your business. Brides, we got you covered too! Birthday parties....oh yea!
Love, Merry
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