Green Bird embodies the essence of the Leelanau Peninsula, and I am proud to have worked there. I feel that my association with the with the winery is important to note, because I know it intimately, as an employee but also as a customer. This is a small business, and one that requires an enormous amount of labor, time, and dedication. Pouring wine for customers, I can usually point out the window at the vineyard and draw attention to Tim or Betsy (the owners) working among the vines. They personally tend to their animals, the grapes, and the tasting room. What’s more—they are two of the most loyal, caring, and compassionate people I know. I have countless examples of this, but I want to focus on their most recent efforts in response to COVID-19. I currently cannot work at Green Bird because I am immunocompromised, and anyone who has seen me in the tasting room knows what a bummer this is for me. But there’s a pandemic going on, and it’s tourist season, and I’m trying to stay safe. I want to be clear: I feel safe at Greenbird—much safer than I do in any other social setting. And that’s because Betsy and Tim have done absolutely EVERYTHING possible to create a safe space in the middle of a global health crisis. There’s a porta-potty, a new covered patio, spread out outdoor seating, plastic cups, a wine tasting kit (with a sanitizing wipe, a glass, and a plastic water bottle), outdoor trash cans, and so much more. None of their decisions were made lightly, and they were all made with safety in mind. As someone who is at highest risk of being impacted by COVID-19, their genuine concern for the wellbeing of others means the...
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