Dan & Helen Dusschee: Oral History Interview

Dan and Helen Dusschee are the owners and operators of Freedom Hill Vineyards in Dallas, Oregon. In this interview they talk about how they got into the business of growing grapes, the challenges they faced over the years, and the farming practices that they implement in their vineyard. They also discuss how Freedom Hill became a family business and how they hope to see it continue as such in the future.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Freedom Hill Vineyards on June 29, 2018.

What is The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast?

The Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University was created to collect, preserve, share, and continue the narrative of Oregon wine.

The growth of the Oregon wine industry extends from the farmers and winemakers to the marketers, scientists, innovators, and dreamers of the enterprise — all of whom are vital to the industry’s success. It is our aim to link the past, present, and future of the industry in hopes of sharing the story of Oregon wine.

Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.