The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 22-Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Shahna Cheney once spent her days caring for the dead, first as a funeral director and then in morgue. When she hit a crossroads, she walked away and began again. Now Cheney tends living vines as a winemaker at The Villa Estate Vineyards, and takes the stage in burlesque shows on the side. Photo by Joshua Carabajal.

Shahna Cheney once spent her days caring for the dead, first as a funeral director and then in morgue. When she hit a crossroads, she walked away and began again. Now Cheney tends living vines as a winemaker at The Villa Estate Vineyards, and takes the stage in burlesque shows on the side. Photo by Joshua Carabajal.

A Toast to Life

By Joshua Carabajal

Published

Shahna Cheney once spent her days caring for the dead, first as a funeral director and then in a morgue. When she hit a crossroads, she walked away and began again. Now Cheney tends living vines as a winemaker at The Villa Estate Vineyards, and takes the stage in burlesque shows on the side.

Story Credits

Joshua
Carabajal

    Coached by

    Carolyn
    Van Houten

      Mike
      Roy