On a romantic whim...Stephen and Shannon Mackey took a leap of faith that would forever change the course of their lives. With no background in farming, they purchased an abandoned cattle ranch in Northern Virginia with a dream to start a family and create Notaviva Vineyards, the world's first winery to pair wine with music. With an unyielding commitment to their children and their vision, they embarked upon an entrepreneurial journey unlike any other. While holding down corporate careers, they began the construction of their custom timber frame home, which would double as the tasting room of the winery. During the building process, they were filmed for a reality television show, planted new vines, learned to make wine, and contributed thousands of hours of sweat equity all while living in a small rental home, Shannon pregnant with their second son. When they opened the winery just after the outset of the Great Recession in March of 2008, they also launched their new creative agency t

Stephen Mackey is an award-winning entrepreneur, wine composer and creative director. After successful careers in professional audio and digital media management, he co-founded Notaviva Vineyards and Mesh Omnimedia with wife Shannon, with whom he starred in the HGTV reality television series Dream House filmed during the construction of their home and winery. Recognized internationally as a dynamic, entertaining and inspiring public speaker, his passion for showing others how to face their fears, overcome adversity, and follow their dreams flows through his work. Stephen is active in both his business and social communities, having served on numerous professional boards, associations and commissions across Virginia as well as volunteering as a coach, mentor and scout leader.