Help us bring back the 2025 Grapes & Growth Wine Camp! This program gives selected BIPOC wine pros the chance to learn, connect, and grow through workshops, tastings, and mentorship. Your donation will help make this unique opportunity possible.
The Grapes & Growth Wine Camp is a groundbreaking 5-day immersive experience created for BIPOC professionals working across the wine industry. Through hands-on workshops, expert-led tastings, mentorship, and direct access to industry leaders, this program provides a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a space where BIPOC voices are often underrepresented.
With less than 1% of Canadian winery owners or head winemakers identifying as BIPOC, this camp addresses a long-standing need for access, visibility, and equitable career development. Grapes & Growth is more than education—it’s about shifting the face of wine in Canada by opening doors and building networks for those who have traditionally been excluded.
In fall 2024, our inaugural wine camp brought together 12 talented BIPOC professionals for an unforgettable, career-shaping experience. From the science of soil to the art of winemaking, participants left with new knowledge, deepened confidence, and lasting community.
“Grapes & Growth is one of the most unique programs ever.”
— Lorna Kipkosgei, 2024 participant
“Fresh perspectives and collaboration amongst different areas of expertise are drivers of innovation… this is why Vinequity’s work is so important.”
— Dairen Temple, Executive Director, OGWRI
We need your help to make the 2025 Wine Camp a reality.
The funding will be used to create high-quality program materials that enhance participants’ learning experiences. This includes developing digital educational resources through platforms like Bottlebooks. Funding will also be allocated to cover the operational costs of running the Grapes and Growth Program, ensuring that it can be delivered effectively and efficiently.This includes expenses such as venue rentals, hotel accommodations, patronage at local restaurants to cover participant meals, transportation for site visits, and administrative support, which are essential for creating a seamless experience for participants.
Investing in the Grapes and Growth Program is not just an opportunity to support diversity; it is a chance to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Canadian wine industry. By donating to Vinequity, you can play a pivotal role in driving change and fostering an inclusive environment that benefits everyone in the wine community.
Donate now and help bring the 2025 Wine Camp to life.
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