A place of refuge for Maggie and her husband, “The Barn” as it is known among family and friends, has become a symbol of community. It’s a welcoming place that evokes conversation over great wine, wonderful food, and beautiful sunsets. It’s where emotional connections, memories, and friendships are made over a game of Petanque or by just relaxing in comfy Adirondack chairs with a glass of Rosé. It’s also where the concept of The Barn Group originated, from a lively discussion over a favorite bottle of wine.

After years of experience on the client’s side, the idea of building a public relations firm that was based on the winery’s point of view was intriguing. In 2006, Maggie realized the dream of The Barn Group. In April 2011 The Barn Group merged with Double Forte, an independent strategic public relations and marketing services company based in San Francisco. Creating the best of both worlds, The Barn Group continues to build strategic wine and food public relations and marketing programs for their artisan clients, but with the ability to scale quickly to a broader audience or with a wide range of services. The Barn Group has offices in Healdsburg and San Francisco.