Martha's Vineyard AVA Martha's Vineyard AVA The Martha's Vineyard AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Dukes County, Massachusetts, including all of the land on the islands named Martha's Vineyard and Chappaquiddick Island. These two islands are located off the southern Massachusetts coast, surrounded by Vineyard Sound, Nantucket Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. The creation of the AVA in 1985 was controversial. Objections were lodged by the proprietors of a vineyard in California also named Martha's Vineyard, who felt that the creation of an AVA with the same name would dilute their brand value. Federal regulators ruled in favor of the AVA,
Rachel's Vineyard with more focus on Roman Catholicism., and in 2011 founded Women Hurt, a similar organisation, with less focus on Catholicism. In 2014, Rachel's Vineyard will hold 1000+ retreats annually, in 48 US states and 70 countries. The Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Manual has been translated into 10 languages. The Burkes have lectured and trained professionals on the subject of post-abortion trauma and healing. Rachel's Vineyard Ministries offers an annual Leadership Training Conference designed for those who use the Rachel's Vineyard program. The Rachel's Vineyard ministry offers weekend retreats which it says are a chance to get away from the daily pressures