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Annie Favia with Dr. Jill Beasley
October 18, 2019
Annie Favia-Erickson chatted with Blackberry Mountain’s Holistic Health Specialist, Dr. Jill Beasley, about starting ERDA tea and the health benefits of great tea.
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Annie Favia
Owner and Creator of ERDA Tea
Raised in Connecticut, Annie’s early exposure to an agrarian lifestyle shaped her propensity toward agriculture & nature. Her mother, an avid gardener and father, a sausage and winemaking-“garagiste” set a precedent of a household of nature for their six children. Studying abroad in France during college reinforced her passion for wine. Following graduation she began her wine career under the tutelage of John Kongsgaard. A master at his craft, John taught the intricacies of winemaking, the symbiotic relationship between art and science. She went on to work with Cathy Corison, a model of willpower and ingenuity, who set a precedent for women in the wine industry. It was during her time with Cathy that Annie truly found her place, in the vineyard.Having returned to school for a post-baccalaureate in Viticulture, Annie then began working as viticulturist for David Abreu Vineyard Management. Over her tenure for the proceeding decade plus, she worked to direct vineyard establishment and development for several of Napa Valley’s most highly regarded vineyards sites. In 2009, she turned her full focus toward Favia Wines and the subsequent restoration of the winery. At the forefront of all vineyard decisions is her philosophy that balance falls within the order of nature. Working carefully with each chosen vineyard site is an exercise in learning how to achieve a natural, balanced, and unique expression of the fruit. Though always paying strict attention to detail, ultimately Mother Nature reigns supreme. As first experienced in her formative years, Annie continues to find her deepest sense of self while elbow deep in dirt, whether growing winegrapes, vegetables, or herbal teas for ERDA.
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Jill Beasley
Holistic Health Specialist
Jill Beasley was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Tennessee in an individualized program through College Scholars. Her program emphasis was Healing of the Body, Mind and Spirit while taking pre-medical coursework. Along with her studies, she also competed on the swimming and diving team as a springboard and platform diver. During her time as a diver, she established an understanding and respect for the body-mind connection and the role that nutrition, sleep and stress can play in overall health. Her path led her from the foothills of East Tennessee to the Willamette Valley of Oregon to pursue six years of graduate studies at the National University of Natural Medicine. She studied naturopathic medicine and classical Chinese medicine to bridge Eastern and Western medical traditions and offer a holistic approach to healthcare. Jill joined the Blackberry Mountain team in 2018 and helped develop the holistic health programming that is shared with guests at the Mountain’s spa, Nest. She believes in embracing conventional knowledge, honoring ancient wisdom and aligning practices to nurture our greatest selves.
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