In 1966 Hugh and Ruth Seaton bought a 70 acre ranch in the Dry Creek Valley. It had a small farmhouse and an old red barn along with apple orchards, prune trees, and a small orange grove. A few grapevines were planted as well and Hugh was eager to tend to all of his crops. Their only son, Buzz had just finished high school and he can remember people questioning why his family had made the purchase. Knowing his Dad wanted to farm he defended the family’s decision and did all he could to help his father. In 1982, Buzz helped his Dad build a second home on the hillside portion of the property. It would be the home his Mom and Dad would share together for the rest of their lives. With a wall of all windows, the home has some of the most beautiful views in the entire valley, including Ruth’s beautiful gardens. As the years passed, however so did the demand for wine grapes. Apples and prunes became Merlot and Zinfandel and the ranch turned into a vineyard that Hugh continued to farm and manage until his final days.

Buzz married his high school sweetheart Sally in 1970. They purchased their first home in Santa Rosa and had three girls of their own; Amy, Heather, and Lauren. Many days were spent out in Healdsburg at the ranch with the girls. The property runs along the creek and Buzz and his Dad built a foundation for a tent and family camp outs filled with endless memories were made swimming in the creek and running through the crops.