Cameron & Bernadette Bower: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Cameron & Bernadette Bower of Ghost Hill Cellars. In this interview, Cameron & Bernadette dive into all things life and wine.

Early in the interview, the Bowers dive into their time before Ghost Hill Cellars. Cameron shares about his time spent in the Air Force as well as his days as an engineer. Bernadette talks about growing up on her family’s farm in Oregon and her time as a teacher. The couple also shares their meet-cute story, which features rugby and Guam. 

Later in the interview, the couple talks about their hopes and plans for their winery and label in the coming years. They also share about some of their accomplishments in both wine and life. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Ghost Hill Cellars in Carlton on May 28, 2024.

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.