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CONTENTS

FEATURES

38 | Bloomlighting Betsy Cantlin’s flowers.

By Dian Parker

56 | Roundhouse Workshop

The charm of the 19th century railroad meets the technology of the tiny house.

By Ian Raymond

64 | Rocky

Mountain High

Climbing Humboldt Peak, a Colorado 14,000-footer.

By Lisa Ballard

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On the cover: Betsy Cantlin in her garden.

Photo by Jack Rowell.

This page: Fireweed wildflower on Humboldt Peak, Colorado. Photo by Lisa Ballard.

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17 Editor’s Note

80 Cooks’ Corner

18 Contributors

by Susan Nye

20 Online Exclusives

special advertising sections

Day Trippers

86 The Pick

Points of interest in New Hampshire and Vermont.

22 Monthly Tidbits

Calendar of local events.

Seasonal facts, fun & ideas.

95 Advertisers Index

30 Spotlight

96 Celebrate the Moment

Arts on the Green.

by Susan Nye

36

Cool salads—hot off the grill.

Readers share their photos.

48 New England Life

54

Destination New London Shop, Dine & Be Pampered!

Tasty summer fun: Mac’s Maple Creamees.

By Nancy Fontaine

74 Community

Upper Valley Haven celebrates 40 years.

by Mary Gow

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White River Junction, Vermont Eclectic Shopping, Theater & Music, Diverse Services

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Make the Most of Summer

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Summer has arrived, and it’s time to get outdoors to enjoy your favorite activities.

Whether you go hiking, biking, swimming, or sailing, the Upper Valley has it all. Looking for a cultural experience? Take in a play, a concert, or an art exhibit and you’ll support local businesses while having a wonderful experience.

Speaking of art exhibits, take a day (July 17) to visit Arts on the Green on the harbor at beautiful Lake Sunapee (page 30), and the Naturally New England show at the Livery on Main Street in New London runs from July 17 through 25. Artists from Vermont and New Hampshire will be showing their works featuring New England’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife, so mark your calendars.

While you’re out and about, stop in at Mac’s Maple and enjoy one of their famous creamees, served in a homemade waffle cone (page 48). It’s not officially summer until you’ve indulged!

We’re delighted to introduce you to Betsy Cantlin, who produces fields of gorgeous, colorful flower blooms (page 38). Betsy raises annuals, perennials, and bulbs of every variety and cares for them until they reach their peak, then she delivers them to area florists, weddings, and other special events. You’ll see in the photos by Betsy and Jack Rowell that her efforts pay off—beautifully!

Do you need a mobile office, retail storefront, or workshop? You might be interested in meeting Chi Hofe, who can design and custom build a railroad car for you, one that can be towed behind your pickup truck like a camper or RV (page 56).

There are plenty of activities to participate in this season, so gather your friends and family and take in as much as you can. With the pandemic finally on the downturn, area businesses will appreciate your patronage. Keep up to date with the latest news and events at www.uppervalleyimage.com. Enjoy!

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

t Nancy Fontaine, WRITER A writer, editor, and librarian, Nancy works at Norwich Public Library in Norwich, Vermont. She is also a book blogger and website manager and has been writing articles about the Upper Valley for the last several years.

She lives in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband, and her hobbies include reading, quilting, skiing, and snorkeling.

Mary Gow, WRITER u

p Dian Parker, WRITER

Mary holds the middle place in a family with three generations of women writers. Best known for her award-winning history of science books for middle school students, she is also a regular contributor to regional magazines. She lives in Warren, Vermont.

Dian is a freelance writer published in a number of literary journals and magazines.

She is also an oil painter and is the curator for White River Gallery in Vermont. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, she has worked professionally in theater for 25 years as a director and teacher.

t Ian Raymond, WRITER and PHOTOGRAPHER Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 40 years, and his studio, Raymond Photographic Imaging, is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fine-art portraiture. When not shooting, Ian is involved with renewable energy and conservation issues as chairman of the Sanbornton Energy Committee. He is vice president of the New Hampshire Society of Photographic Artists and is currently working on a book project called NH Now.

Jack Rowell, PHOTOGRAPHER u A fifth generation Vermonter, Jack was born and raised in central Vermont. He has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, shooting documentary, commercial, and advertising photographs. His work has been published in People Weekly, London Independent, Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, the Economist, and the Times of London. In addition, Jack is an enthusiastic and experienced angler with extensive contacts in the hunting and fishing communities.

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MONTHLY TIDBITS

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

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ne of the best things about summer’s arrival is the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables, which can be found fresh throughout the season at area farmers’ markets and farm stands. It makes sense that with June 16 designated as Fresh Veggies Day and June 17 named National Eat Your Vegetables Day, now is the perfect time to enjoy nature’s bounty.

According to scientists and medical professionals, the benefits of eating produce come from vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, and many more compounds. Each fruit and vegetable contains its own unique cocktail of health-giving benefits, and the colors of each show that they contain different substances. For this reason, eat a variety of colorful fruits and veggies to get what each one offers. Think of it as eating a rainbow.

Variety Counts If you are consuming less than the recommended amount of fruits and veggies per day, you may be missing out on important nutrients in your diet, such as folate, magnesium, potassium, and fiber as well as vitamins A, C, and K. For someone who has a daily diet of 2,000 calories, the USDA recommends the following per week: 1½ cups of dark green vegetables, 5½ cups of red and orange veggies, 1½ cups of legumes, five cups of starchy vegetables, and four cups of other veggies.

HOW MANY FRUITS AND VEGGIES? According to the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines, men should eat 2 cups of fruit per day and women should eat 1½ to 2 cups.

In general, the following amounts count as a cup: • 1 cup of cut-up fruit • 1 cup of 100 percent fruit juice • ½ cup of dried fruit MyPlate specifies that men should eat 2½ to 3 cups of vegetables and women need 2 to 2½ cups.

These count as 1 cup of veggies: • 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables • 1 cup of vegetable juice • 2 cups of leafy greens Try to eat a variety of veggies each week, including servings from the various groups: leafy greens, red and orange veggies, starchy vegetables, beans, and peas.

Boost your health by trying several of these delicious choices of fruits and veggies every week:

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BLUE & PURPLE Blueberries, blackberries, Concord grapes, red/ purple cabbage, eggplant, plums, elderberries Main Phytonutrient: Anthocyanins Main Vitamins and Minerals: Fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamins B6, C, K1 Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, may help improve brain function, may help lower risk of heart disease, neurological disorders, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers

DARK RED Beets, prickly pears Main Phytonutrient: Betalains Main Vitamins and Minerals: Fiber, folate, magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6 Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, supports eye health, may help lower risk of heart disease and cancer

EAT A RAINBOW GREEN Spinach, kale, broccoli, avocados, asparagus, green cabbage, Brussels sprouts, green herbs Main Phytonutrients: Leafy greens: chlorophyll and carotenoids Cruciferous greens (broccoli, cabbage): indoles, isothiocyanates, glucosinolates Main Vitamins and Minerals: Fiber, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin K1 Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cruciferous veggies in particular may help lower risk of cancer and heart disease

YELLOW & ORANGE Carrots, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, bananas, oranges, pineapple, tangerines, pumpkin, winter squash, corn Main Phytonutrients: Carotenoids (beta carotene, alpha carotene, beta cryptoxanthin), which belong to the vitamin A family Main Vitamins and Minerals: Fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin C Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, supports eye health, may help lower risk of heart disease and cancer

EATING THE RAINBOW HELPS: • Lower blood pressure • Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke • Prevent some types of cancer • Lower risk of eye and digestive problems • Improve blood sugar levels

RED Tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce, watermelon, grapefruit Main Phytonutrient: Lycopene Main Vitamins and Minerals: Folate, potassium, vitamin A (lycopene), vitamin C, vitamin K1 Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, may help lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers

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HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL To eat the rainbow, try to incorporate two to three different-colored fruits or vegetables at every meal and at least one at every snack. While you don’t have to eat every color every day, try to get them into your diet a few times per week. Here are some ideas:

Breakfast • an omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and orange bell peppers • a smoothie with mango, banana, and blueberries • a Greek yogurt bowl with blueberries, kiwi, and strawberries • a breakfast egg sandwich with tomato, leafy greens, and avocado

Lunch or dinner • a mixed salad with green cabbage, lettuce, apple, shredded carrots, orange pepper, cucumbers, and tomatoes paired with a protein source such as kidney beans, chickpeas, grilled chicken, or salmon • chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and garlic • homemade soup with canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chopped carrots, white potatoes or parsnip, and kale • a goat cheese salad with pickled beets, arugula, avocado, and pecans • spaghetti with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and zucchini

Snacks

• a banana

• an apple with peanut butter

• blueberries and yogurt

• red pepper slices with hummus

• broccoli, carrots, and dip

• grapes and cheese

• edamame pods

• a green smoothie or juice

• celery and melted cheese

• dried mango slices

Sources: Healthline.com; Center for Science in the Public Interest’s Nutrition Action Healthletter.

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BE A SAVVY SHOPPER Follow these buying, ripening, and eating tips from Lindsay Moyer of the Nutrition Action Healthletter.

PEACHES, PLUMS, APRICOTS Let them ripen in a closed brown paper bag on the countertop until slightly soft. Keep in the fridge for a few days if you’re not ready to eat them.

Add fresh slices to yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, or grain or green salads.

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CHERRIES Don’t wash them until you’re ready to eat them or they can get soft and moldy.

Toss frozen pitted dark sweet cherries into oatmeal, smoothies, or yogurt.

BERRIES As with cherries, don’t wash any berries until you’re ready to serve to prevent them from becoming soft or moldy.

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MELONS The stem end of a cantaloupe should have a smooth, round, depressed scar.

A ripe cantaloupe has a yellowish cast to its rind. Honeydews are ripe when they have a creamy yellow color and are tacky to the touch.

The underside of a ripe watermelon has a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened.

Scrub melon rinds under running water with a clean produce brush before cutting.

PINEAPPLES Choose one with deep-green leaves and yellowish skin.

Cut them up when they start to smell sweet, then refrigerate.

BANANAS Keep them on the countertop.

Storing them in the fridge slows ripening and turns the skins black.

Peel, chop, and freeze bananas about to become overripe. A few chunks of frozen banana make smoothies creamy and sweet.

Want to slow ripening? Store them away from other fruits and wrap their stem ends in a bit of plastic wrap.

APPLES The skin contains about half the apple’s fiber, so don’t waste it.

PEARS Color isn’t a good way to tell if a pear is ripe. The pear producers’ advice: “Check the neck.” Pears are ripe when the flesh around the stem yields to gentle pressure.

Exception: Asian pears (which are round like apples) stay crisp.

They’re picked when ripe, so you can eat them as soon as you buy them. Try one sliced in a leafy green salad.

GRAPEFRUITS Look for thin, smooth skin. And the heavier they are compared to grapefruits of a similar size, the juicier they are.

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We celebrate their successes, and help them maintain their abilities and pursue their passions with respect and dignity. Whether you’re seeking memory care or traditional assisted living, come discover for yourself why Sunapee Cove is the “First Choice” of more area seniors and their families.

SHOP LOCAL FOR THE BEST PRODUCE Check out these area locations for fresh fruits and veggies this summer. There are many more, so check online for produce in your area. Call ahead or check websites for hours and what’s available.

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Call today: 603-763-0566 1250 Route 11, Sunapee, NH 03782 SunapeeCove.com

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Lebanon Farmers’ Market Colburn Park Lebanon, NH (603) 448-5121 lebanonnh.gov/806/Farmers Market Sunapee Farmers Market 68–72 Main Street Sunapee, NH sunapeefarmersmarket.com Honey Field Farm 55 Butternut Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-1500 www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center 225 Pavillion Road East Thetford, VT (802) 785-4737 cedarcirclefarm.org I

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BY SUSAN NYE Photos courtesy of Center for the Arts Unless noted otherwise

ARTS ON THE GREEN Sunapee Harbor welcomes local and regional artists

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 17

is the 10th Annual Arts on the Green at Sunapee Harbor.

Organized by the Center for the Arts (CFA), this exhibit of arts and fine crafts is the perfect way to while away a beautiful summer morning or afternoon. The harbor will be bustling with activity. Along with the artwork, there will be demonstrations and a chance to meet some wonderful local and regional artists. Afterwards, you can relax with a coffee or smoothie, have lunch by the water, or enjoy the views with a walk by Dewey Beach.

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ARTS ON THE GREEN Sunapee Harbor July 17, 10am–4pm NATURALLY NEW ENGLAND The Livery on Main Street in Sunapee July 17–25 Opening reception July 17, 5–7pm

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Helping Artists Excel CFA has been around for more than a dozen years and is dedicated to connecting artists to the community and the community to the arts. In addition to many talented visual artists, CFA supports musicians, dancers, actors, poets, and writers.

The mostly volunteer organization (CFA has one employee, a part-time administrator) is powered by a long list of hardworking artists and friends of the arts. Jean Cronin Connolly of New London is one of them and chairman of the CFA board of directors. “The region is filled with incredible talent,” says Jean. “Throughout the year, our diverse offering of programs showcases these gifted individuals. From poetry readings and musical programs to exhibits and contests, CFA provides venues and opportunities for artists to excel.”

Overlooking Sunapee Harbor, Arts on the Green is an all-outdoor event.

The juried show is curated to include a combination of different artwork and crafts. This year, you’ll find paintings, photographs, metalwork, ceramics, jewelry, and stained glass. There is also a good mix of new and returning artists.

“We’ve been getting wonderful feedback about the show,” says Jean. “People have been cooped up all winter, and it’s been worse than usual because of COVID. Everyone is happy that something artsy is happening.”

Painters Luci Lesmerises and Debbie Campbell and glass artist Kathleen Curwen are delighted to be back again this year. “It’s a great show,” says Luci.

“People in Sunapee are friendly and appreciate art.” Debbie adds, “In spite of the pandemic, Jean and the volunteers did a wonderful job last year. It was great to be outside sharing art with the local community.” Kathleen agrees: “Thank you CFA for all you do for in the Sunapee region!”

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Clockwise from top: Artist Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink explains her technique to a visitor. Sunapee Harbor. Photo by Susan Nye. Artist Debbie Campbell with her artwork. Photo by Susan Nye. Visitors view paintings at one of the tents at the show.

SWING-SWING-SWING ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA JULY 8, 6:30PM Support our local students! CFA has provided more than $28,000 in scholarships over the past few years. The annual summer gala plays a critical fundraising role to provide resources to young dancers, artists, poets, and writers. Unfortunately, the coronavirus shut down the 2020 event.

Now, the gala is back and better than ever with the Bedford Big Band. This year’s gala will take place in and outside the Phillips Barn at the New London Historical Society. There will be safely prepared complimentary hors d’oeuvres and desserts as well as a cash bar. Pod reservations and socially distanced tables and seating are available.

Tickets can be purchased at Morgan Hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery, and online at www.centerfortheartsnh.org. (Tickets also include one complimentary beverage.)

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Supporting Artists and the Community In addition to Arts on the Green, Naturally New England will be on view at the Livery on Main Street. This fine-art exhibit runs from July 17 to 25. The show features artists from New Hampshire and Vermont and highlights New England’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife. You will enjoy a variety of painting, drawing, prints, photographs, and mixed-media works.

The artists explore different styles from realism to abstract. If you’re free, don’t miss the opening reception on the evening of July 17.

Along with showcasing some of the region’s finest artists, Arts on the Green and Naturally New England play a role in CFA’s ongoing fundraising efforts. The artists contribute a portion of their sales to CFA’s community programs. Each year the CFA donates a portion of the proceeds from sales to a local nonprofit in the Lake Sunapee Region. This year’s recipient is Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust.

The list of CFA’s community outreach and activities is long. Throughout the year, CFA sponsors poetry readings and lectures, weekend artist workshops, grants to local teachers, the quarterly microgalleries at local businesses, and more. The CFA has a new home and MiniGallery at the New London Inn. During the pandemic, many programs were forced online. With vaccinations continuing to ramp up and expand, CFA is looking forward to bringing the community together—live—for exhibits and performances. I Learn more about the Center for the Arts and its many and diverse programs at www.centerfortheartsnh.org.

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Explore. Investigate. Enjoy.

Take the time to see these attractions nearby.

Just a short drive from where you live, each one makes a wonderful day trip this summer.

BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

Where fun and history meet! Explore our working dairy farm and meet our Jersey cows, sheep, draft horses, chickens, and oxen. Sample farmto-table recipes. Family-centered activities, farm life exhibits, 1890 Farm Manager’s House, gardens, Billings Farm cheese, museum shop, and a dairy bar.

Vermont

Day WOODSTOCK HISTORY CENTER

We endeavor to enrich lives and enhance our understanding of the unique place that is Woodstock. We offer a variety of local history educational opportunities and serve as a resource for historical research. We are located in the heart of the Village of Woodstock next to the Ottauquechee River, with outstanding views of the Middle Covered Bridge and Mt. Tom.

Route 12N & Old River Road, Woodstock (802) 457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org Adults $16; seniors $14; children ages 4-15 $8; ages 3 and under free.

26 Elm Street, Woodstock (802) 457-1822 www.woodstockhistorycenter.org Groton Barre

ARTISTREE

Artistree is a nonprofit arts organization with the mission to promote the creation, exhibition, and appreciation of art in Vermont and New England. With yearround exhibits and annual calls to artists, the work displays the boundless creative talent of local artists. Located in beautiful South Pomfret. For gallery hours and more information, visit Artistree’s website.

2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret (802) 457-3500 artistreevt.org

AMERICAN PRECISION MUSEUM

Strafford Thetford Woodstock

Norwich Quechee

White River Junction Reading Windsor Chester Bellows Falls

MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

This award-winning, interactive science museum offers exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Located next to the Connecticut River, the museum’s 110-acre outdoor space offers water experiences and miles of nature trails.

Exit 13 off I-91, One Montshire Road, Norwich (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org Summer hours may vary.

Check our website daily for visitor information and at-home science resources.

Here, historic machines evolve to modern technology in a National Historic Landmark. Discover how the development of machine tools helped shape America, and experience the new exhibit, Made by Hand to Made by Machine. Demonstrations of modern equipment available!

196 Main Street (Route 5), Windsor (802) 674-5781 www.americanprecision.org 10am–5pm daily (May 1–Oct 31)

JUSTIN MORRILL HOMESTEAD

Take a trip back to the mid 19th century at the Justin Morrill State Historic Site in Strafford, Vermont. The Homestead is a very rare example of Gothic Revival architecture and Victorian-style gardens.

Offering historic tours, public programs, events, and exhibits, the Homestead is Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark.

214 Justin Morrill Memorial Highway, Strafford (802) 765-4484 www.historicsites.vermont.gov Events & Exhibits: (802) 765-4288 www.morrillhomestead.org Open for tours July 3–Oct 10 Weekends, 10am–5pm.

Gardens and grounds always open!

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE / VINS NATURE CENTER

Explore your natural curiosity! Come and enjoy our dinosaur, forest, and live bird exhibits, hiking trails along the Ottauquechee River, Adventure Playscape, live bird programs, Nature Store, and Forest Canopy WALK (ADA accessible). Open daily 10am–5pm, purchase tickets in advance, and special event schedules available on the website.

149 Natures Way, Quechee (802) 359-5000 Admission: adults $17.50; seniors/students/military/teachers $16.50; youth $15.00. Free for members and children under 3 years old.

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New Hampshire

THE ICE HOUSE MUSEUM

MT. KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM

A hands-on museum for “kids” of all ages! Not just an Ice House, but 7 buildings loaded with local memorabilia, along with restored antique cars (and a fire engine), bicycles, toys, games, signs, and machines of many kinds. One visit will not be enough!

Visit the museum, which curates seven regions of North America. Study and explore 600 Native nations. On our 12.5-acre campus, enjoy a short nature walk through Medicine Woods Trail and learn about the trees and plants Native Americans used for food, shelter, and medicine.

Explore the arboretum, which has 75 varieties of trees and is open to visitors. We have recently been recognized as one of the top 10 Native American museums in the USA. One Circle, 1,000 stories. Experience it.

91 Pleasant Street, New London www.wfkicehouse.org Memorial Day–Columbus Day Tue/Thu 9am–4pm; Sat 9am–2pm

18 Highlawn Road, Warner (603) 456-2600 indianmuseum.org Open May–Oct See website for hours, special events, and info.

ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM

Visit Enfield Shaker Museum! Experience the Shakers’ legacy through tours of historic buildings and fascinating exhibits.

Watch a traditional craft demonstration, wander through the Museum’s herb garden, hike 1,500+ acres of conservation land once owned by the Shakers, or register for one of many on-site programs for all ages. You can even book a room for the night or rent the entire site for your special event.

447 NH Route 4A, Enfield (603) 632-4346 shakermuseum.org Due to COVID-19, please check our website for open hours.

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JOHN HAY ESTATE AT THE FELLS ON LAKE SUNAPEE

Lebanon

Sullivan

Discover the 1891 summer retreat of diplomat and statesman John M. Hay. Explore renowned gardens and woodland trails. Tour the historic 22-room Colonial Revival home.

Enjoy educational programs, events, summer concerts, art galleries, and outdoor sculpture exhibits.

Enfield

Meriden

New London Warner

Charlestown

Sunapee Newbury Harbor

456 Route 103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 ext.3 www.thefells.org Grounds: Daily 9am–5pm House: Seasonally Wed–Sun 10am–4pm

THE FORT AT NO. 4 LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

The Fort at No. 4 brings to life the colonial era of the Connecticut River Valley. Replicating the original 1744 settlement of Charlestown, New Hampshire, the fort immerses visitors in the turmoil and struggle for existence in a frontier town during the French and Indian War. Check our website for updated information on events and activities.

267 Springfield Road (Route 11) P.O. Box 1336, Charlestown (603) 826-5700 info@fortat4.com www.fortat4.org

THE MV KEARSARGE DINNER BOAT AND THE MV SUNAPEE II

Enjoy beautiful Lake Sunapee on either of our two boats, the MV Kearsarge dinner boat for an evening dinner cruise or the MV Sunapee II for an afternoon tour around the lake. Both boats are available for charter.

Town Dock, Sunapee Harbor (603) 938-6465 www.sunapeecruises.com

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BETSY CANTLIN’S FLOWERS

BY DIAN PARKER 6 PHOTOS BY JACK ROWELL

AND BETSY CANTLIN

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oral Charm peony with lady’s mantle, Soraya sunflowers and Red Spike amaranth, brightly colored zinnias and Cherry Caramel phlox with eucalyptus, Sarah Bernhardt peony with variegated Solomon’s seal—these are a few of Betsy Cantlin’s flower combinations that make for gorgeous arrangements.

Growing flowers is Betsy’s specialty and business, which is called Bloomlighting, and every year she tends thousands of flowers in her beds. Growing and selling flowers as a business is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors, especially now during climate change with our unpredictable weather. In Randolph Center, Vermont, where she has her flower gardens, it snows in late April, with frost into May. Summers have brought drought conditions with unusually high temperatures. Her property often has strong winds, and yet the flowers thrive. Betsy delivers her magnificent bouquets of bounty direct to florists, as well as to weddings and other special occasions.

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Her peony blooms are luxurious bowls of fragrant color. The rows upon rows of dancing zinnias, draping amaranth, and tall sunflowers are glorious.

Small photos, from top: Gomphrena, zinnias, and sunflowers grace the midsummer garden, all offered in a variety of colors.

Clockwise from top center: Spring tulips are the first blooms to be marketed each year. They are harvested before they are fully open for a longer vase life. August brings the bounty of lisianthus and joy to those receiving them!

Annual flowers are arranged for market bouquets. online extra

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FROM SEED TO BLOOM For almost 30 years, Betsy has had a cut-flower business. “My goal is to provide field-grown blooms of the highest quality,” she says. “All the flowers are picked to order in the cool of day, at the ideal state of maturity, and transferred directly to buckets of fresh water.” She likes to deliver the same day, but sometimes she has to go out at night with a headlamp to pick flowers for delivery early the next morning.

During winter, she plans her crop as she orders seeds and designs the flower beds. Every spring she prepares the soil and lays cloth for weed control.

In the meantime, seeds are planted in trays in the greenhouse, requiring continual transplanting until they are strong enough to plant in the ground.

Her gardens consist of three main areas. The perennial garden features pathways among the flowers in the shape of a peace sign. There, Betsy grows pink lily of the valley, columbine, baptisia, anemone, peony, bleeding heart, achillea, heliopolis, poppy, foxglove, lady’s mantle, Solomon’s seal, veronicastrom, echinacea, bee balm, and sedum.

Another area is the annual garden, where every year she plants lisianthus, phlox, zinnia, salvia, bachelor buttons, gomphrena, amaranth, statice, bells of Ireland, cerinthe, celosia, sunflowers, forget-me-not, and eucalyptus.

And there are the 16 raised beds for planting bulbs; 800 tulips, and hundreds of daffodils and lilies.

Around the periphery are hedges of forsythia, lilacs, hydrangeas, ninebark, and more peonies.

“I love to be a part of the full circle of creativity that grows a flower from a seed, through germination, transplanting, planting, tending, harvesting, arranging, and distributing,” Betsy says. “Being out among the blooms in the early morning

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Beautiful wedding bouquets. Photos top and right by Winding Roads Photography, above by Chelsea Proulx.

when the day is quiet and dew is on the ground; watching the peony buds form and swell; connecting with the earth; the feast of color and smells—all these things keep me planting year after year, despite the challenges.”

WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Picking her flowers and arranging them for weddings is yet another big challenge.

As with any major event, timing is critical so that flowers remain fresh and in perfect condition. Every flower’s foliage and stem needs to be cleaned and put immediately into cool water. The selections are then stored in a cooler before arranging, packing, and driving the beauties off to the venue. There are also adverse weather conditions that can cause havoc with bridal arbors and table arrangements with outdoor weddings.

Summers are a busy time for Bloomlighting. Not only is Betsy delivering buckets of flowers and working weddings and other special occasions, but she also has to deal with the prolific and everprocreating Japanese beetles that eat the blossoms. Every day she has to pick them off while she is also watering, weeding, and harvesting the blooms.

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Betsy studied plant science and horticulture practices at the University of New Hampshire and the Thompson School of Applied Science. She first worked on Tuttle’s Farm in Dover, New Hampshire, tending greenhouses and field flowers, and later at Standing Stone Perennial Farm in South Royalton, digging, dividing, and potting perennials. “I became interested in more formal floral design work and trained with the talented designer Kep Taylor at Summersweet Floral in Bethel,” Betsy says. “We supplied floral applications for the Woodstock Inn, Hanover Inn, Dartmouth College, and private and corporate events.”

SHARING FLOWERS AND EXPERTISE With her freelance wedding design, Betsy collaborates with Ellen Snyder Floral Design and Jasper & Prudence, both in Woodstock, and Petals in White River Junction. During the busy holiday times, like Valentine’s and Mother’s Day, she lends a hand at Robert’s Flowers in Hanover. She also prepares and delivers bouquets to the Woodstock Farmers’ Market twice a week in the summer months.

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The delights of growing flowers are many, as any gardener will tell you.

Tiny green buds pop through the snow in early spring, lifting taller toward the sun every day. Then the flower buds appear, until finally the blooms burst open, spraying the world with their beauty and fragrance. The miracle of blossoming is deeply moving and breathtaking, keeping the gardener coming back year after year to begin again.

Needless to say, Betsy Cantlin is a busy gardener. Her body feels the continual work and she has to be careful not to spend too many hours in the hot sun with the job of endless weeding. But the rewards are mighty.

Her peony blooms are luxurious bowls of fragrant color. The rows upon rows of dancing zinnias, draping amaranth, and tall sunflowers are glorious. Betsy is a seasoned gardener. Despite the challenges, her flowers thrive— a testament to her love. I Bloomlighting Randolph Center, VT (802) 236-5545 betsycantlin@comcast.net

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Betsy’s perennial peace garden from the air.

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NEW ENGLAND LIFE

By Nancy Fontaine

Tasty

Summer Fun Creamees Whether you spell it “creemee” or “creamee,” there’s nothing that says

The Inside of the farm store at Mac’s Maple.

Photo by Jennifer Bakos Photography.

summer in northern New England like this maple syrup-flavored soft-serve ice cream. And one of the best is served at Mac’s Maple in Plainfield. At Mac’s, they make it all from scratch: the ice cream, the waffle cone, and of course, the maple syrup. Add maple-sugar candy crumbles, and you’ve got the sweetest, maple-est local treat around.

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NEW ENGLAND LIFE

Four of five of the third generation on the farm.

From left: Nate, Adam, Jeff, and Liz McNamara.

Missing is Jason McNamara.

“My husband and grandmother are from Vermont, and they called soft serve creemees, so that’s why we called it that. But we changed the spelling to ‘creamee,’ with an ‘a,’ because we have a creamier mix. Besides, I could throw a baseball into Vermont from here.”

The maple creamee business is one of the latest ventures of the McNamara family farmers. The farm started in 1950 by Bill and Hazel McNamara now has three generations working there, where they bottle their own milk under the name McNamara Dairy, raise chickens for Mac’s Happy Hen eggs, raise a small beef herd, and raise their own crops for the cows.

Soft Serve on Wheels The McNamaras created their maple creamees in 2016. Liz McNamara, who runs the creamee business, says, “We literally fell into this. Steve Taylor, the former state commissioner of agriculture, called us because the Cornish Fair wanted to do something maple for the fair. We started brainstorming and came up with the idea of a mobile sugarhouse.”

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Above: The line for the first creamee of the season at the Maple Fest hosted by Mac’s Maple on New Hampshire Maple Weekend in 2019.

Photo by Alison White Photography.

out how to work it, and came up with a recipe.” By August, the mobile sugarhouse had changed to an ice cream trailer.

A Totally Local Treat Back in 2016, if you said creemee, it meant you were from Vermont; elsewhere, the product was known only as soft-serve ice cream. Liz got some pushback for calling the McNamaras’ offering a creamee. “My husband and grandmother are from Vermont, and they called soft serve creemees, so that’s why we called it that. But we changed the spelling to ‘creamee,’ with an ‘a,’ because we have

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NEW ENGLAND LIFE Jeff McNamara adds filter aid to the freshly drawn off syrup, which helps the filter press remove any impurities in the syrup. The filter press will remove all the filter aid and anything it catches. Photo

by Jennifer Bakos Photography.

a creamier mix. Besides, I could throw a baseball into Vermont from here.”

Local means fresh, and you can’t get more local than Mac’s.

With all the ingredients coming from their own farm, the McNamaras have a good argument for theirs being the freshest product around. Another unique offering at Mac’s: their maple crumbles. “We have people who want to buy our maple sprinkles, but we won’t sell them,” says Liz. Adapting to the Times The pandemic brought some changes to the creamee business for the McNamaras. Liz’s mother Claire, who works in the on-site farm shop, says that in 2020, they “made a large batch of ice cream in March, like we always do” in anticipation of New Hampshire’s annual Maple Weekend. “It was cancelled, so we put the ice cream in pints.” The store went 100 percent online and drive-through, not opening again until December, with just seven guests at a time.

It may sound dire, but in fact, Claire says, “Last year was really good. People were anxious about going to big stores, and we sold all our products, including milk, eggs, and beef from our shop. We started the creamees as a drive-through in June, and it went great.

It gave people a way to safely get out and get a treat. We also added Seafood Fridays, which we are going to keep this year.”

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The 2021 sugaring season was a tough one. The low sugar content of the maple sap means the McNamaras were only able to produce 70 percent of what they get in a normal season. “The thing about agriculture, Mother Nature is in charge,” Liz says.

“It’s not the worst season we’ve had. We’ll have enough for the creamees.”

The McNamara legacy appears to be going strong as well. Liz has two young children. Her daughter, who is six, is already helping out. “She’s learning to do chores, like cleaning and helping bring in the cows in the afternoon.”

One word that both Liz and Claire use often may provide a clue to the McNamaras’ success: fun. Of the experimentation with new products at the store, Claire says, “We had fun. We did a lot of different things.” And about the creamee business, Liz says, “We have a lot of fun down here, making our own.”

Thank goodness for the rest of us it’s tasty fun. I Mac’s Maple 259 River Road Plainfield, NH (603) 298-8008 macsmaple.com

The back of the Mac’s Maple creamee trailer has a beautiful painted mural of a sugaring scene by local artist Abi Marsh.

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In-house baked goods made from scratch

TherapyWorks

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Grounds 374 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6010 Full menu including baked goods & smoothies online @ grounds374.com Open 7 days a week Open for Indoor Ordering and Pickup

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Timeless Kitchens

Morgan Hill Bookstore

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Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm

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New London Barber Shop 428 Main Street New London, NH (603) 504-2399 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am–5pm Sat by appointment

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Pottery and Art Studio Classes & Private Parties Resin Art & Home Goods For Sale 406 Main Street New London, NH www.thecreationplacenh.com Mon 12–6pm, Thu & Fri 12–8pm Sat 12–5pm, Sun 12–4pm

The Flying Goose Brew Pub

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ROUNDHOUSE

Chi Hofe sits by the leadedglass picture window in this boxcar, which is designed to function as a mobile office, pub, or retail shop.

Opposite: This reproduction caboose, affectionately named Lucy, is a tiny house on wheels that sleeps four.

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WORKSHOP

The charm of the 19th century railroad meets the technology of the tiny house STORY AND PHOTOS BY IAN RAYMOND

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ave you ever considered downsizing . . . maybe joining the tiny-house craze that has swept the nation, but have found that most tiny houses lack a certain style? Or perhaps you’re looking to travel but prefer “glamping” (glamorous camping in luxurious comfort), rather than roughing it.

Maybe you’re a contractor seeking a mobile office for the work site, a craftsperson or retailer seeking a workshop/storefront you can set up at various locations, or someone who works remotely and needs a quiet work space to escape from the chaos of family life in order to get things done. How about watching the game or entertaining your friends in your very own pub on wheels? And what if you could turn any one of these ideas into a reality, with a style so classic and alluring it will turn heads? You’d be the envy of the town!

Let your imagination run wild, because whatever you can dream up, Chi Hofe from Roundhouse Workshop in Contoocook can design and custom build it for you. He specializes in crafting one-of-akind authentic reproduction railroad cars that will fit your needs, whether you plan to hit the road or set up in your backyard.

After all, aren’t we all train enthusiasts at heart?

And nothing is more American than the railroad, our first mode of mass transportation that moved goods and people to all corners of our young country.

A Little History “In fact,” as Chi explains, “cabooses were arguably the first tiny houses on wheels (THOW) in America.

In the 1800s, railroad cars provided storage and housing for rail workers in remote areas. Many retired train cars were repurposed as guest cottages on farms or used as camp cars.”

While the standard-gauge railroad set the rails at four feet, eight-and-a-half inches apart for major lines connecting metropolitan areas, in less-trafficked areas such as New Hampshire’s north country, one narrow-gauge railroad was set up for moving tourists to and from the grand hotels. The tracks for this

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railroad were set three feet apart. As it turns out, the size of the narrow-gauge railroad cars designed for those tracks also meets the current road-legal requirements of the Department of Transportation for travel on our nation’s roadways.

Chi recognized an opportunity to make a career out of combining his passion for trains with his skills at construction in a way that was more affordable and accessible to everyone by constructing cabooses and boxcars that can be towed behind your pickup, like an RV, and Roundhouse Workshop was born.

(For those not familiar, a roundhouse is a locomotive maintenance shed built around a turntable.)

How It Started Chi comes by this work honestly. During college he restored a passenger car he had named Chisolm Ridge. Following that, he worked for the Claremont and Concord Railroad with fellow railroad enthusiast and current designer at Roundhouse Workshop Ed Evans. There they worked on maintenance and restoration of historically important railcars and locomotives, such as the notorious Flying Yankee.

Later, Chi honed his craft by restoring several railcars for his charter business.

In 2014, Chi and Ed were doing custom woodworking, timber-frame construction, and vintage trailer restorations when Chi envisioned custom building a small railroad boxcar to be used as a utility trailer for hauling equipment to jobsites. By conceptually taking the overall design of a railroad boxcar and switching out the trucks and steel wheels for a steel trailer frame with rubber tires, he had, in a way, reinvented the wheel—at least for train cars— setting them free from the rails to which they were previously bound.

Clockwise from top left: The spacious caboose measures 8’6” by 16’. An 1890s vintage propane stove does double duty for heat and cooking.

Lucy before and after construction: Chi sits in what will be the cupola (left). Finished amenities include LED lighting, a flat-screen TV, and skylights to enjoy sunsets and stargazing (right).

A closet under the cupola stairs provides plenty of storage.

Kitchen appointments include running hot and cold water and a refrigerator.

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At work, at home, or on vacation, towable reproduction railroad cars are a popular phenomenon here in New Hampshire, mixing the nostalgia of simpler times with modern convenience and sustainability.

Right: Lucy the tiny house on wheels (left) is a caboose with cupola. The boxcar design (center) is set up as a mobile pub, but it can also be used as an office or retail shop. The green caboose without a cupola (right) has an open design that can be customized to suit many purposes.

Center: Boxcar design can be fitted with an optional full-size deck for more permanent setups or a simple set of stairs for convenient access when mobility is needed.

Bottom: Timber-frame construction with steel rods to hold the frame in compression for added strength. Cypress beadboard interior with distressed hickory flooring. A minisplit heat pump mounted on the upper left wall heats and cools this caboose.

TYPICAL BOXCAR DETAILS: • 24’–30’ long, plus the tow tongue • 8’6” wide, 12’ high • Native lumber timber frame with mortise -and-tenon joinery and full diagonal bracing • 5/8” solid steel rods with every vertical post in frame holding it in compression • Cypress exterior beadboard • Sheep’s wool insulation, 3” thick • Heat pump heating and cooling • Vintage railroad hardware • Vintage architectural highlights • Custom-made awning-style windows with screens • Window shutters and sliding freight car doors

TYPICAL CABOOSE DETAILS: • 16’–24’ interior length plus the tow tongue • 8’6” wide, up to 13’6” high • Native lumber timber-frame construction with mortise-and-tenon joinery and full diagonal bracing • 5/8” solid steel rods with every vertical post in frame holding it in compression • Cypress exterior with interior beadboard • Sheep’s wool insulation, 3” thick • Heat pump heating and cooling • Vintage railroad hardware • Handcrafted cherry panel doors • Handcrafted double-sash windows with screens • Complete interior and exterior lighting and outlets • Closet/bath with lighting 60 i m a g e •

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Once they took to the streets with their new design, they found using the boxcar emblazoned with their logo drew attention and created brand awareness for their business. This planted the seed for building mobile office buildings, from which the idea further evolved to include tiny houses and multifunction mobile buildings for the retail market.

The Process Constructing these period heirloom reproductions requires the skills of both Chi and Ed. It is a combination of experience, art, science, engineering, top-quality materials, and superb craftsmanship (with more than 1,000 man-hours of intensive labor put into each car) in order to provide a finished product that they are proud to put their name on, and which their clients are happy to call home and will want to pass down to their children. Because they are so labor intensive, Roundhouse Workshop only builds two or three tiny homes per year, truly making them limited-edition collectibles in their own rite.

Clients may choose between boxcar or caboose designs, and Roundhouse Workshop may soon be offering a passenger car design as well. Clients can work with the Roundhouse Workshop design team and iron out the details of what features and functions they are looking for, and then Chi gets working on the construction. Each unit is built using the best time-tested traditional building techniques and materials in combination with modern technologies that add convenience, safety, and comfort.

Traditional construction includes post-and-beam timber framing using top-quality native lumber with mortiseand-tenon joinery; steel rods that hold vertical posts in compression, adding strength and durability; hardwood flooring; all-natural sheep’s wool insulation that provides a high R-value and is superior to any manmade insulation when it comes to mold and insect resistance; repurposed, recycled, or vintage architectural items such as

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA BALLARD

Humboldt Peak is named for Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), a German explorer and naturalist whom Charles Darwin considered “the greatest scientific traveler who ever lived.”

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View of Lower South Colony Lake below the Crestones from midway up Humboldt Peak.

CLIMBING HUMBOLDT PEAK, A COLORADO 14,000-FOOTER

He climbed cathedral mountains.

He saw silver clouds below.

He saw everything as far as you can see And the Colorado Rocky Mountain high I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky.

I know he’d be a poor man If he never saw an eagle fly.

Rocky Mountain high, Colorado . . .

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grew up with John Denver’s hit song “Rocky Mountain High” echoing in my head whenever I stood atop a mountain, and I’ve stood atop a lot of mountains all over Vermont and New Hampshire. Getting high on mountains is a double entendre that any hiker understands. You are physically higher than your surroundings, and you are emotionally higher than at the trailhead.

Much higher. You feel on top of the world, or at least the piece of it surrounding you at that moment. The panorama is the sweet reward for the physical effort— suffering sometimes—to get there. However, summiting Mount Mansfield or Mount Washington is not exactly like a tall peak in the Rocky Mountains. It took me 59 years to finally stand atop one of Colorado’s giants and experience a real Rocky Mountain high.

While the Northeast has its lofty 4,000-footers, with 10 peaks over 5,000 feet, Colorado’s biggest mountains are over 14,000 feet! Last summer I had the chance to climb one of them, Humboldt Peak (14,064 feet) in the Sangre de Cristo range.

There are 53 14,000-footers in Colorado.

Mount Elbert (14,433 feet) is the highest.

Humboldt Peak is ranked 37th. It’s considered one of the easiest, a walk-up, whereas reaching the top of a number of other Colorado 14ers requires technical gear and skill on rock or ice. That said, Humboldt is not for the weak of leg or lung, especially as a day hike, which is how most people do 66 i m a g e •

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it. The climb has a vertical gain of 5,000 feet, not much more than hiking up Mount Washington, but the 14-mile route is six miles farther, with a lot less air.

Why Humboldt?

In truth, I had never heard of Humboldt Peak until one of my backcountry buddies, Bill Powell, a lawyer from Missouri with a hankering for hiking, invited my husband Jack and me to climb it with him. During the summer, Bill climbed Colorado 14ers to acclimatize for even bigger mountains elsewhere on the planet. Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador, was his latest

Clockwise from top left: A look down the vertical talus toward Upper South Colony Lake. Hikers descending toward the saddle. A delicate alpine clover beside the trail. A hiker begins the ascent of the upper mountain above the lakes.

obsession. After three unsuccessful tries, he was biding his time until the COVID crisis ended so he could go for it again. His only criterium for his training hikes in Colorado was climbing different 14ers each time.

In my case, I had always wanted to stand atop a Colorado 14,000-footer. The exact one didn’t matter, and Humboldt sounded doable. The mountain’s namesake inspired me, too. Humboldt Peak is named for Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), a German explorer and naturalist whom Charles Darwin considered “the greatest scientific traveler who ever lived.” He was certainly one of the preeminent scientists of the early 1800s.

Humboldt, the man, was most known for his landmark journey to South America, where he mapped the land, cataloged flora and fauna, observed native cultures, and documented evidence of climate change.

His work in meteorology, geology, botany, and geography laid the foundation for these areas of study as we know them today. Many

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Clockwise from top left: The summit cone of Humboldt Peak from the treeline. The author beside Upper South Colony Lake. A yellowbellied marmot watches hikers go by from his perch atop a boulder. View from the upper mountain of North Colony Lake in a hanging alpine cirque.

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of the world’s leaders of his era, including President Thomas Jefferson, the king of Spain, Russian czars, and Napoleon Bonaparte, sought Humboldt’s opinions.

A renaissance man who promoted the idea that all branches of science are related to each other, Humboldt’s mark on our modern world is undeniable. His many proteges included not only Darwin but also Louis Agassiz, Henry David Thoreau, and John Muir. A penguin, lily, orchid, oak tree, skunk, and dolphin are among the many species that bear his name. The Humboldt squid lives in the Humboldt current off the west coast of South America. There’s also a bay and state park in California; a river, lake, mountain range, and sink (dry lake) in Nevada; and a glacier in Greenland, to name a few of the geologic formations called Humboldt. The list goes on, including towns, parks, schools and universities, forts, historic sites, even an asteroid.

Humboldt Peak in Colorado is but one of the mountains or mountain ranges named for the man. Others are in Venezuela, New Caledonia, Antarctica, and New Zealand.

Interestingly, Humboldt never climbed any of his namesake peaks, but he did climb mountains. For 30 years, he held the world record for the highest elevation reached by a human, 19,286 feet on Mount Chimborazo, 1,000 feet shy of the summit.

“I can relate,” said Bill upon hearing about Humboldt’s failure to reach the summit of Chimborazo. Bill had turned around twice within a thousand feet of the summit, once due to weather and another time due to altitude sickness.

Both were risks on Humboldt Peak, too.

Climbing Humboldt Peak Just getting to the trailhead for Humboldt Peak, near Westcliffe, Colorado, was a challenge, requiring a high clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. The first half of the hike was much smoother.

After crossing a well-constructed footbridge over a creek, we headed up a dirt road, now closed to motor vehicles.

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purple monkshood and pink fireweed colored the forest, which had burned a number of years ago. The wildflowers juxtaposed to the charred, weathered stumps bore witness to Mother Nature’s ability to renew itself.

After a couple of miles and about 1,500 feet of steady but untaxing climbing, we came to an old trailhead. Here the dirt road ended and a traditional footpath began, actually two of them. The right path headed toward Humboldt. The left path went to Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle, two other 14ers. Elaborate signs described the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness that we had entered.

The trail continued its steady ascent, up through airy timber, which eventually gave way to acres of low willows and two alpine tarns, called the South Colony Lakes.

Things changed dramatically above the lakes, which marked the tree line.

Marmots scurried here and there among the rock outcroppings, some pausing to watch us pass. Endangered picas also busied themselves among the boulders and wildflowers, more wary than their larger neighbors. At one point I spied a Colorado thistle, a stout subalpine plant with a drooping large yellow flower ball. A hummingbird daintily placed its long beak into one of the flowers, adroitly avoiding the plant’s knife-like thorns. There’s a hummingbird named for Humboldt, too, though not one native to Colorado. The coincidence still amused me.

Then things got more vertical. Bill, Jack, and I spread out, each hiking at our own pace up a few switchbacks to the high west ridge of the mountain, a preamble to the challenging talus field above and the crux of the climb. Navigating that steep rock pile required lots of guesswork and a little luck.

No paint on the rocks pointed the way, and the unofficial cairns, left behind by wellmeaning hikers, often dead-ended at a cliff or impassable gap. It was a dangerous place. A false footstep could easily result in a broken leg, or worse, a long tumble to one’s demise. But I had climbed rock piles before, like the summit cones of Mount 70 i m a g e •

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Washington, which is nicknamed “The Rock Pile,” and other peaks in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range.

Resting for a moment, I turned to look where I had come. The mountain fell away steeply to either side of a saddle that I had crossed an hour earlier. Beyond the saddle, Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle stabbed at gathering storm clouds to my left. To my right, tall mountain ridges rippled to the horizon. That view would have been reward enough had I turned around, but I kept climbing with a renewed sense of urgency. This was my chance to finally reach the top of a Colorado 14er, though I didn’t want to “see it rainin’ fire in the sky,” as John Denver had so aptly put it. Being in such an exposed spot during in one of the Rocky Mountain’s notorious afternoon thunderstorms was even more life threatening than a false step.

The talus exhausted me both physically and mentally, but I eventually clamored over a false summit from which I could see the true summit just a quarter mile farther ahead, across a grassy meadow.

Tipsy from the elevation, I carefully made my way across the meadow, which had just enough slant that I feared a slip would not end well. I also took care to not stray too far to my left where unfriendly cliffs disappeared into a void.

At the end, I scrambled up another short rock pile to find a nest of weathered stones that previous hikers had built to block the wind. I snapped a few selfies, took a quick sip from my water bottle, then turned to go as the clouds started spitting rain. I wanted to linger, but I had no delusions about an easy descent.

The rocks would be slicker when wet, and I was still dangerously exposed if a thunderstorm should roll in. But in that precious moment on top of the world, I felt a tremendous feeling of accomplishment. I’m now inspired to climb other 14ers in Colorado and perhaps follow in the Alexander von Humboldt’s footsteps elsewhere in the world. I

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BY THE NUMBERS Upper Valley Haven’s work is helping people. Numbers tell only part of the story, but this tiny sampling gives an introduction to the Haven’s impact.

•2 – Shelters: Byrne House Family Shelter and Hixon House Adult Shelter, with accommodations available for more than 50 residents.

•6 2 – Individuals in 35 households were helped to move into permanent housing from emergency shelters through the Housing Navigation and Support program.* •9 65 – Households assisted with community service coordination (not including shelter guests), including offering resources and advocacy for housing, employment, transportation, and health.* •4 ,066 – Households assisted with food. Of these 13,408 individuals, 2,954 are children.* •2 2,895 – Volunteer hours in 2020 from 695 individual volunteers.

• 1 96,080 – People with food insecurities in Vermont and New Hampshire in 2018 according to www.feeding america.org. *Upper Valley Haven Fiscal Year 2021, 4/1/20–3/31/21

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Carrots, onions, squash, potatoes, loaves of bread, muffins, and more fresh produce and provisions sit in boxes in the shade of the big white tent at 713 Hartford Avenue in White River Junction. At Upper Valley Haven’s Food Shelf tent, six days of every week, friendly staff and volunteers help customers get nutritious food that they want and need.

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“We believe that everyone should have a home, and no one should be hungry or food insecure. Our staff and volunteers, including our board of directors, are dedicated to bringing this vision to reality,” says Michael Redmond, the Haven’s executive director.

Opposite: The Haven’s staff leaders throughout its 40-year history are (from left) Tom Ketteridge, Sara Kobylenski, 2019 Board Chair Merritt Patridge, Suzanne Stofflet, Mary Feeney, and Michael Redmond (current).

Clockwise from top: The Food Shelf provides reliable, healthy groceries to anyone in need.

Some food items are purchased but the majority are received through generous donations from food purveyors, businesses, individuals, churches, schools, and civic groups.

Seen here are a mother and child taking home one of King Arthur Baking Company’s nutritious Just Bread loaves.

Beyond shelter, the Haven provides supportive housing services, including a partnership with Twin Pines Housing’s Parkhurst Community Housing in Lebanon, NH. Pictured is Tom, a Haven client, upon moving into his new permanent apartment.

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COMMUNITY The tent was added to the Food Shelf in 2020 to facilitate curbside delivery of groceries during this time of heightened health and safety precautions. In facing the challenges of the pandemic, Upper Valley Haven never missed a beat and innovated to meet community needs without interruption. This year, Upper Valley Haven celebrates its 40th anniversary. This vital local organization, a private nonprofit, serves people in need by providing food, shelter, supportive housing, education, children’s services, service coordination, and other support.

A Mission to Help Those in Need “We believe that everyone should have a home, and no one should be hungry or food insecure. Our staff and volunteers, including our board of directors, are dedicated to bringing this vision to reality,” says Michael Redmond, the Haven’s executive director. “We address both the immediate needs of not having enough food to life-changing assistance with finding a place to live and the support to remain housed,” he says, noting that the organization serves more than 14,000 people annually.

In 1980, parishioners and members of clergy of five area churches recognized the need for a local place of refuge. They soon expanded their group, established an

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Hundreds of volunteers support the Haven annually, offering their time, skills, and service in many areas including the Food Shelf, meal preparation, gardening, children’s programs, and more. Here a Dartmouth College student delivers groceries to a customer.

THE HAVEN THROUGH 40 YEARS Upper Valley Haven commemorates its 40 years with 40 stories of people, events, ideas, and services fundamental to its mission, all posted on its website. “Inside the Food Shelf,” “A Love Story—Paul and Mary Feeney and the Haven” about longtime live-in hosts at the Haven’s family shelter, and history of the Haven’s earliest days are among the stories. A new entry comes out about every week. Visit uppervalley haven.org/40th-anniversary.

ecumenical organization, and purchased and renovated an old farmhouse. The Haven’s farmhouse doors opened to the first guests, a family facing homelessness, in late 1981. In 1983, the Haven’s Food Shelf opened, serving 327 households in its first year. Last year, 4,066 households got sustenance there. Through the decades, the Haven has grown and evolved—being there for people in crises, in need of a helping hand, and with programs including the Health Resource Clinic, after-school children’s services, and community service coordination.

Offering Support in a Pandemic Last year as the pandemic loomed, the Haven geared up, making adjustments to safely continue to provide the services on which people depended for food, shelter, and housing. “I am so grateful for my team and our volunteers who allowed us to be open every day through

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COMMUNITY their willingness to embrace change and do the work that was needed despite lots of uncertainty,” says Michael. As the need for food increased, the Haven met that need through a new curbside pickup service, including adding the tent to their indoor food storage and facilities. As homelessness grew, the Haven provided care coordination for more than 100 households in motels in addition to keeping its shelters open and providing supportive housing services to 50 individuals and families who had been homeless but had found a home with the Haven’s assistance.

The Haven serves the community and also relies on it—90 percent of its revenue comes from charitable gifts from individuals, groups, companies, and foundations. Last year, 5,200 households made at least one financial donation to the Haven, and hundreds more made gifts of food, clothing, and other items. “The Haven is able to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors only because of the support we receive from people across the Upper Valley,” says Michael. I Upper Valley Haven 713 Hartford Avenue White River Junction, VT (802) 295-6500 www.uppervalleyhaven.org

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ummertime is salad time. Whether you artfully arrange a spectacular medley of greens or toss your favorite summer vegetables in a great big bowl—elegant or casual—salad is everyone’s favorite warmweather staple. Even better, a beautiful salad is the perfect foundation for simply delicious onedish dining. Just top your impeccably composed salad with grilled fish, chicken, or steak.

On those nights when you have the grill going anyway, why not add a light char to your salad?

A few minutes on the grill will transform your vegetables and give them a wonderful smoky taste. This may be the summer to discover a new favorite salad.

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GRILLED CAESAR SALAD Serves 8 as a starter or 4 as a main dish

Creamy Vinaigrette 2 heads romaine lettuce, trimmed and quartered lengthwise for a starter or in half for a main dish Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 4 slices ciabatta 1 clove garlic Extra-virgin olive oil Garnish: Parmigiano-Reggiano 1. Make the vinaigrette.

2. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

Drizzle the romaine wedges with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Place the romaine pieces, cut side down, on the grill. Grill the wedges for about 2 minutes, turning so that all sides are charred.

4. Arrange the bread on the grill and cook, turning once, for about 30 seconds per side or until nicely toasted.

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Remove from the grill, rub each piece of bread with the garlic clove, brush lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cut in half.

5. Transfer the romaine wedges to a large platter or individual plates and drizzle with Creamy Vinaigrette.

Use a vegetable peeler or grater to create thin shavings of ParmigianoReggiano and artfully scatter on top of the romaine. Top with slices of warm ciabatta and serve.

Creamy Vinaigrette 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp anchovy paste 3 cloves garlic 1 (about V-inch thick) slice red onion, roughly chopped 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup (or to taste) extra-virgin olive oil 1. Put the lemon juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, anchovy paste, garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce in a mini food processor or blender and season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and process until thick and creamy.

2. Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.

When ready to serve, give the vinaigrette a vigorous shake to recombine the ingredients.

Want to take your grilled romaine from starter to main course? A classic steak will be perfect with your not exactly classic Caesar.

GRILLED PEACH SALAD

4 oz spinach leaves 2 oz arugula 1 cup fresh blueberries 4 grilled peaches ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled ½ cup sliced almonds Dressing of your choice 1. Wash and dry all of your fresh fruits and veggies.

2. To grill the peaches, heat a gas grill to medium. Cut the peaches in half and twist the halves off the pits. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and grill until they’ve developed grill marks and start to soften, about 4 minutes. Brush the tops with oil, flip, and grill for another 4 minutes. Remove from the grill.

3. Combine everything except the dressing into a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette or other dressing of your choice.

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GRILLED PEACHES? Serve with some vanilla ice cream for a quick, delicious dessert.

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GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD Serves 8 as a starter, 4–6 as a main course

Sherry-Citrus Vinaigrette 1½–2 l b asparagus, tough ends trimmed 8 scallions

Olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lemon 8 oz arugula or mixed baby greens

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1–2 a vocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped

and cucumber, and serve.

1. Make the vinaigrette.

Sherry-Citrus Vinaigrette

2. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to high. Put the asparagus and scallions in a large dish, drizzle with enough olive oil to lightly coat, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

3. Arrange the asparagus and scallions on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Do not overcook; the vegetables should be lightly charred and tender-crisp.

Remove from the grill and drizzle with lemon juice.

4. Put the greens in a bowl, add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat, and toss to combine. Transfer the greens to a platter or individual plates.

5. Put the avocados and cucumber in the bowl, add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat, and toss to combine.

6. Arrange the asparagus and scallions on top of the greens, top with the avocado

To make this wonderful salad a one-dish super supper salad, add slices of grilled chicken.

3 Tbsp sherry wine vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard ½ shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Extra-virgin olive oil 1. Put the vinegar, citrus juices, mustard, shallot, and garlic in a blender, season with salt and pepper, and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil to taste and continue processing until well combined. Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar.

2. Let the vinaigrette sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator. Give it a good shake before serving.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN & FETA Serves 8 as a starter or 4–6 as a main dish

Spicy Vinaigrette 2–3 ears corn, husks removed Olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 lb assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges ½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1–2 scallions thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint 4 oz feta, crumbled 1. Make the vinaigrette.

2. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to high.

Lightly coat the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Arrange the corn on the grill and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Remove from the grill and, when the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob.

4. Arrange the tomatoes on a large platter or individual plates, top with the corn kernels, cucumber, and scallions, and drizzle with Spicy Vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs, garnish with feta, and serve.

Grilled shrimp are the perfect addition to turn this salad from appetizer to main course.

Spicy Vinaigrette –3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp or to taste minced jalapeno ½ tsp cumin Pinch smoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste N cup or to taste extra-virgin olive oil Put the vinegar, garlic, and jalapeno in a bowl, season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine. Add the olive oil and whisk until smooth. Let sit for about 20 minutes and whisk again before serving.

Can be made ahead, covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. I

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Veranda Readings: John Hay’s Memories of The Fells, June 30.

The Fells.

First Thursday Hike at The Fells, July 2 and August 5.

Through July 4

June 29

July 5–8

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Northern Stage Courtyard Theater northernstage.org

Children’s Summer Arts Series: Children’s Author Lizi Boyd The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

Through July 19, Mondays

June 29–July 3

Mindful Movement for Toddlers: Series in the Pavilion (Session 1) The Fells, 10:15–11am thefells.org

Week 3 of Summer Unplugged: Who’s Swimming in the Water?

Visit nature-museum.org for locations and times.

Kids in Nature: Painting in Nature Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a four-day workshop on the essentials of painting nature.

Students ages 8 and up will learn painting techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition, and perspective.

The Fells, 9am–12pm thefells.org

Through July 19, Mondays

June 30

Baby and Me Yoga: Series in the Garden The Fells, 11:15am–12pm thefells.org

Veranda Readings: John Hay’s Memories of The Fells The Fells, 3pm thefells.org

Through July 21, Mondays and Wednesdays Mindful Flow Yoga: Series in the Garden The Fells, 9–10am thefells.org

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July 1, August 5 First Thursday Hike The Fells, 11am thefells.org

July 6 Children’s Summer Arts Series: Art Anderson, Traditional Wooden Collectibles Art’s interest in woodworking began in his teens and he has spent many years perfecting his skills. More than 20 years ago, he began combining his imagination and expertise to make traditional wooden toys and circus wagons. This interactive workshop will allow participants to choose a pattern for a toy, trace it on wood, have it cut by Art, and assemble the piece.

The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

Children’s Summer Arts Series: Art Anderson, Traditional Wooden Collectibles, July 6.

Forest Bathing , or Shinrin-yoku, July 9.

July 6–10

July 9

Week 4 of Summer Unplugged: Raptors: High-Flying Predators Visit nature-museum.org for locations and times.

Pruning Workshop: Summer Pruning and Shrub Care The Fells, 9am thefells.org

July 7

July 9

Summer Speaker Series: Mark Zwonitzer The Fells, 11am thefells.org

Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku No, you don’t need your swimsuit but you can slow down and immerse yourself in our landscape. This joint LSPA-Fells program

encourages us to tune out the noise in our brains and tune into the rhythms and music of the natural world.

The Fells, two sessions: 11am & 1pm thefells.org

July 11 Summer Concert with Opera North The Fells, 7pm thefells.org

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Kids in Nature: Photography Camp, July 12-15.

July 13 Children’s Summer Arts Series: Pam Bartlett, New England Rug-Hooking Pam Bartlett grew up around rug hooking, a craft that was once common in households along the eastern seaboard in New England and Atlantic Canada. She believes it is important to preserve the traditional crafts and skills once vital to the comfort and necessity of everyday life. She is a certified rug-hooking teacher with the National Guild of the Pearl McGown Hookcrafters, named for the legendary Massachusetts pattern maker and rug hooker.

The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

July 14 Hidden Histories of The Fells Join Dave Anderson of the Forest Society for a hike and trailside discussion of key moments in the history of the John Hay Estate at The Fells, including the visit of President Theodore Roosevelt in late August 1902 and the Hurricane of 1938. We will discover how these historic moments are still visible in the landscape, if one knows where and how to look!

The Fells, 2pm thefells.org

July 12–15 Kids in Nature: Photography Camp Budding young photographers, ages 10 and up, join our photography instructor, David Blohm,

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Art in Bloom, July 15-18. for a four-day workshop and learn the essentials of nature photography and composition. Bring your own camera (DSLR preferred or a camera with a fully adjustable manual mode) and your creativity, and leave with outstanding images.

The Fells, 9am–12pm thefells.org

July 15–18 Art in Bloom The Fells, 10am–4pm thefells.org

July 15 Floral Design Presentation on the Veranda The Fells, 11am thefells.org

July 18 Summer Concert with New Legacy Swing Band The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

July 19–21 Kids in Nature: Nature Explorers Camp, Session 1 The Fells, 1am–12pm thefells.org

July 20 Children’s Summer Arts Series: Laurel Jamieson: Spinning, Weaving, and Fiber Arts Laurel Jamieson learned to spin fiber over 30 years ago when she took a class from Pamela Grob at the Fiber Studio in Henniker, New Hampshire. Since then she has been captivated by learning the techniques and history of many spinning techniques including drop and support spindles.

The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

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24. e Oval Box Making, July 23Beginner and Intermediat

July 21 VINS Presentation with Live Animals: Bird ER Ever wonder what it’s like to be a wild bird rehabilitator? What does it take to care for and treat the injured birds at VINS? This program will give you a window in daily life at VINS’s Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation. You’ll learn how patients are admitted, diagnosed, treated, and released, and even meet some of our former patients, who are now education ambassadors! Hear the stories of how we get these amazing creatures back on their wings in the wild.

The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

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July 22 Extraordinary Women Blow-Me-Down Farm, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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July 23–24 Beginner and Intermediate Oval Box Making Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–10pm Friday & 8:30am–4pm Saturday shakermuseum.org

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July 25 Fairy Festival The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

July 26–28 Kids in Nature: Explorers Camp, Session 2 The Fells, 9am–12pm thefells.org

July 26–September 1, Mondays and Wednesdays Mindful Flow Yoga: Series in the Garden (Session 2) The Fells, 9–10am thefells.org

Masterclass with Met Opera

Soprano Angel Blue, July

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July 29 Masterclass with Met Opera Soprano Angel Blue Lebanon Opera House, 2pm lebanonoperahouse.org

July 29 Summer Speaker Series: Winning the Nobel Prize: A Talk with Peter and Kate Diamond The Fells, 4pm thefells.org

July 31 Music of the Knights Blow-Me-Down Farm, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org

August 1 Summer Concert with Cyn Barrette & the Cyn Barrette Jazz Trio The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

August 2–30, Mondays Mindful Movement for Toddlers: Series in the Garden (Session 2) The Fells, 10:15–11am thefells.org

August 2–August 30, Mondays Baby and Me Yoga: Series in the Garden (Session 2) The Fells, 11:15am–12pm thefells.org

August 3 Summer Speaker Series: Archeologist Dr. Charles Spencer The Fells, 4pm thefells.org

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August 4 Summer Speaker Series: Archaeology and The Fells A Presentation by Dr. Charles Spencer, Curator and archaeologist at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City, and Dr. Robert Goodby, NH Humanities Expert and Professor of Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University of their ongoing research in archaeology. This program will use the coincidence of place to address the development of archaeology over the last century, by contrasting Clarence Hay’s time and interests with those of current archaeologists. Spencer will cover why early archaeologists, like Clarence Hay of The Fells, found the past of the Maya so worthy of attention.

The Fells, 11am thefells.org

August 11 Million Dollar Quartet Northern Stage Courtyard Theater northernstage.org

August 11 Movie Night at The Fells: Landscape Edition The Fells, 8pm thefells.org

August 13 Katie Runde, Chalk Artist Downtown Lebanon, 12–8pm lebnonoperahouse.org

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The Daily Catch pays homage to the culinary brilliance, family traditions, and heritage of authentic Sicilian dining. The vibrant menu includes, sustainably sourced calamari and seafood, delicate hand-made pasta (like our famous black squid ink), robust comfort foods and a perfectly paired wine list.

THE DAILY CATCH 61 Central Street. Woodstock Vermont | 802.332.4005 | www.thedailycatch.com

Twisted Pine Colburn Park, 5:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

August 13 Bitter Pill Colburn Park, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org

August 14 Red Baraat Colburn Park, 8pm lebanonoperahouse.org

Red Baraat, Colburn Park, August 14.

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August 15 Summer Concert with Deep Blue C The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

August 15 Kat Wright Colburn Park, 5:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

August 15 Moondance Colburn Park, 8pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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August 22 Summer Concert with the Alex Minasian Jazz Quartet The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

August 25 Summer Speaker Series: Mystery Author Burt Solomon The Fells, 11am thefells.org

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August 29 Summer Concert with Handel and Haydn The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

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