About Us

Donald Thiessen Owner and Winemaker

 Every weekend owner and winemaker Donald Thiessen personally welcomes you to the winery as he pours for you his award wining wine. He is known as the "character" around town and will surely have you in stitches with his cowboy style and humor. He enjoys making new friends, listening to live music, trips to the lake, and sharing his fine wine.

Donald grew up on an avocado ranch in Ventura and moved to the Paso Robles area 35 years ago with his family. His dream was to find a place to raise his children and become an active part of a small, growing community. Paso was the perfect place! Over the years he raised two children, developed Peachy Canyon Woodworks and Thiessen Construction, and became a well-known cowboy in town.

He is involved in the Paso Robles Rotary, The Paso Robles Chamber of Commmerce, The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the Paso Robles Main Street Association, and the Paso Robles Trail Riders.

Cory Schmidt, Office Manager

Cory Schmidt has lived in California all her life, spending time in both the Southern and Northern California areas. She has always loved the Central Coast, and recently moved to Paso Robles to be closer to family and enjoy the wine country.

Cory received her bachelor's degree in business from California State University, Monterey Bay and went on to pursue a career in marketing, working for several companies including Sony Pictures and Mattel. She eventually left the "corporate world" to pursue her creative passions, and earned an associates degree from FIDM in Interior Design. Cory’s positions in the marketing and design fields have given her a blend of business, project management, marketing and design experience. The combination of her education and work experience are integral in her current position as the office manager of Stacked Stone Cellars.

Cory works closely with Donald Thiessen, as he produces small lots of hand crafted, award winning wine. She enjoys working with the community and representing Stacked Stone Cellars at many community events and association meetings. She enjoys meeting people who visit the winery, corresponding with wine club members, helping brides plan for their special day, and organizing the summer concert series "Under the Oaks". Come experience Paso and enjoy the hospitality and warm feeling at Stacked Stone Cellars. In her free time Cory enjoys hiking, hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and drinking Paso wine!