Our Story

For how we gather today, and
tomorrow.

Valley Commons is a way of gathering, of relishing in BC’s mountains and lakes, the sweeping vineyards and abundant orchards. Here, you’re welcomed as family.

WHERE WE STARTED

Valley Commons is a start-up winery located in the South Okanagan owned by retired professional athletes; husband-wife duo Rudy Verhoeff and Kyla Richey. There vision is that the winery is a place where people gather to celebrate life and connect with friends and family while appreciating the beauty of the Okanagan Valley. The couple intend Valley Commons to embody a ‘come as you are’ spirit, a place where everyone feels welcome. The tasting room was located at the District Wine Village from 2021 until summer of 2024.

WHERE WE ARE NOW

Valley Commons is a spot for friends and family, for special occasions and spontaneous get-togethers, for relationships new and old. Whether serving from our tasting room at Stoneboat Vineyards or sending our sips on the road for your next weekend getaway, we’re sharing our valleys’ bounty—beyond the wine. The essence of carefree summers, lakeside picnics, slow afternoons with friends. It’s an invitation to release, reconnect and rediscover. Valley Commons becomes a journey and a destination for all things life. Valley Commons continues to be owned by the Verhoeff family.

Our Tasting Room in Oliver, BC at Stoneboat Vineyards

Valley Commons is nestled between South Okanagan’s stunning mountain vistas and rolling fields that produce the province’s finest wine; along the Black Sage Road. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all guests and wine enthusiasts.