Van Belle is an homage to both my Grandparents and the Dutch. Long ago in Eastern Washington, my elders has the opportunity to purchase a small parcel of land, and farm grape. It sat on Van Belle Road, the surrounding neighbours were Dutch, and helped them get settled and welcomed them into the area.

Inclusive, everyone deserves the right to education and advancement. We believe that the wine industry should be the same way, and foster an environment of inclusiveness.

Generous, if there is an opportunity to help facilitate another’s career, we will gladly help where we can. Whether it’s internships, connections in our network, or harvest programs. We love to share.

Hospitality, this is the gift that I am most proud of, being able welcome and serve others is an honor.

Van Belle Academy offers the highest quality level of courses. You will learn about our various subjects, taste high quality wines, and be trained by a team of educators that have been in all aspects of the industry for over 30 years. Not just studying, but working to make wine, harvest, sommeliers, and marketing and sales. This broad range of experience will help guide you to your next career, or along your wine journey.

We want all of our students to feel supported, we just ask for an open mind and a willingness to learn.