Our Founders
Cherise Tuttle
Cherise has spent the last decade and a half traveling the world seeking adventure and different perspectives. Her years of experience living and working in those exceptional environments have equipped her to effectively problem solve in challenging and unexpected situations. These all have given her many opportunities to develop as a writer and photographer. Additionally, she has gained a wealth of experience as a production manager, consultant and logistics liaison.
Cherise’s passion for the outdoors is interwoven with her love of wine. Her travels have given her a deep appreciation for the geography and culture that go into creating it. This has led to her pursuit of further studies both as sommelier and wine director creating a deeper understanding of all aspects of wine from soil to shelves to service. It is the culmination of her passions that has led her to this point: searching the world for the perfect pairing of wine and adventure!
Chris Harder
Chris’s photographic journey started as a boy pouring over stacks of National Geographic magazines in his grandparents’ apartment and solidified when his parents gave him his first camera. Since then Chris has grown and developed significantly learning his craft on 35mm and honing it at North Island College’s Photography Program, graduating top of his class.
One of Chris’ other earliest passions was food, winning competitions at a young age. A well-defined palette made forays into wine pairings a natural next step.
He has traveled extensively touching on nearly every continent both leading groups and as a participant for humanitarian and photographic work. And, his years working as program director at camps has made him well-acquainted with the necessity of good risk management.