Book cover titled "I Learned It Through the Grape Vine" by Lauren Brynjelsen, showing a close-up of a person holding a bunch of dark purple grapes with green leaves.

Cultivating a LIFE WELL Lived with Lauren Brynjelsen

I Learned It Through the Grapevine offers a refreshing perspective on how to live with intention, embrace change, and celebrate the fruitful life.

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Lauren Brynjelsen’s book isn’t just about wine—it’s about life.

She takes you on a journey that blends the craft of winemaking with her own personal stories, making it feel like you’re having a heartfelt conversation with a friend. As she walks you through the process of creating a bottle of wine, from the first planting to that perfect sip, she shows how each step reflects the ups and downs we all experience in life.

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Meet Lauren

Lauren Brynjelsen is the owner of One Life Kitchen in Barrington, IL, where she creates memorable experiences by bringing people together around food and wine. A passionate advocate for making moments count, Lauren blends her expertise as a social media influencer, blogger, and guest writer for lifestyle magazines with her love for cooking and wine.

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Join Lauren’s Substack and get inspired to see your own life in the rhythm of the seasons and the careful crafting of something beautiful.

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Host an Evening of Wine & Wisdom

Bring the vineyard’s journey to your community. Lauren is currently booking in-person book signings, guest podcast appearances, and speaking engagements centered on the art of intentional living

Whether you are hosting a private gathering or a corporate event, Lauren shares honest anecdotes from her journey and how the "tough soil" of life’s pressures and difficulties produce the resilience we need to thrive.

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