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A TRIP BACK TO THE

CORNISH COLONY

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS BEHIND THE SCENES AT NORTHERN STAGE

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features 34 | Happy Birthday to Your Park!

Celebrating 100 years of the National Park System.

by Anne Richter Arnold

44 | At the Crossroads of Creativity New building, new shows for Northern Stage.

by Justine M. Kohr

52 | Steeping it Local at Free Verse Farm A poet, a photographer, and a mission.

by Kirsten Gehlbach

On the cover: View from formal garden at Saint-Gaudens to Mount Ascutney. Photo by Susan Nye. This page: Calendula growing at Free Verse Farm.

Photo by Misha Johnson.

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departments 19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Monthly Tidbits

Facts, fun & adventure for summer.

30 First Glance

A new frontier for photography.

62 Active Life

Taking yoga outside the studio.

by Anne Richter Arnold

70 On the Town

Tucker’s Restaurant.

by Susan Nye

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79 Looking Back

Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the Cornish Colony.

by Susan Nye

86 Community Spotlight On Storrs Pond.

Day Trippers

Explore nearby attractions in Vermont and New Hampshire.

by Nancy Fontaine

92 Living Well

Green Mountain at Fox Run Opens Women’s Center for Binge and Emotional Eating.

by Elizabeth Kelsey

101 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

111 Advertisers Index 112 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.

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editor’s note

Summer Adventures As you head outdoors to take advantage of everything the season offers, you’ll find lots of ideas for local places to visit and things to do in our pages.

Perhaps you’ll start by taking in all the PHOTO BY JAC K R OW ELL

renovations at Storrs Pond (page 86), or you might follow Anne Richter Arnold’s lead and fi nd an outdoor yoga class (page 62). Exercising and stretching by moonlight or on the shore of a lake is a great way to achieve the mind–body connection and get in touch with the universe.

You don’t want to miss the activities at our local national parks this summer as many special events are taking place to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service (page 34). Plan a family outing to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Site in Woodstock, Vermont and to Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire for hiking, paddling on the Connecticut River, strolling through beautiful gardens, and taking in special programs. You’ll find details in our story and on the parks’ websites.

While you’re touring Saint-Gaudens, take a trip back in history and imagine the Cornish Colony in its heyday (page 79). Susan Nye revisits the site and reminds us of the many well-known artists, writers, and other creative people who found a peaceful, beautiful place to come together and do their work. What an exciting time it must have been!

We’re also dropping in on Taylor Katz and Misha Johnson at Free Verse Farm (page 52) and the folks at Northern Stage. Look for Taylor and Misha at area farmers’ markets this summer, and take in a show at Northern Stage’s beautiful new home at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

Wherever your summer adventures take you, keep up with local news and events at www.uppervalleyimage.com. Enjoy!

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about our contributors

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Anne Richter Arnold

Kirsten Gehlbach

Elizabeth Kelsey

After graduating from Columbia University, Anne spent most of her career in the business world and only recently followed her lifelong passion for writing. An avid hiker and paddler, she enjoys living in Vermont as well as traveling to explore the outdoors in other parts of the country and world.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her teaching fitness classes, leading hikes, working in her garden, raising chickens, or preparing a meal for her family.

Kirsten is a freelance writer and marketing consultant living in Norwich, Vermont.

She grew up in the Northeast Kingdom and graduated from the University of Vermont. She enjoys public/ press relations, music, art, travel, and writing about people and organizations.

Her articles have been published in several regional magazines and Juneau Empire, with a firsthand account on climate change research in Glacier Bay, Alaska.

Elizabeth’s essays have appeared in O, the Oprah Magazine; Eating Well; Runner’s World, and other publications. She is a frequent contributor to the Boston Globe. Elizabeth is a winner of the 2014 Donald M. Murray Outstanding Journalism Award and is currently writing a memoir about her cross-cultural marriage.

Justine Kohr

Susan Nye

Ian Raymond

Justine is a writer and communications professional who loves to hike, cook, and laugh. A Western Massachusetts native, she currently lives in West Lebanon and works for the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. She has written for the Quechee Times, the Valley News, the Hartford Advocate, and other publications. She also previously worked as an editor at LongHill Partners Publishing, Inc. in Woodstock, Vermont.

A corporate dropout, Susan left a 20-year career in international sales and marketing for the fun, flexibility, and fear of self-employment. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and cook.

Susan’s work appears in magazines and newspapers throughout New England. When she’s not writing or cooking, Susan is hiking or biking near her New Hampshire home.

Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 30 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.

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MONTHLY TIDBITS F A C T S ,

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JUNE The summit of Chimborazo, the point on the Earth’s surface that is farthest from the Earth’s center.

CELEBRATE

If you were born in June, you’ll be blowing out candles with Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA; Angelina Jolie; architect Frank Lloyd Wright; Beatle Paul McCartney; Barbara Bush; and Jerry Seinfeld, among other luminaries.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

NEED A REASON TO PARTY? In addition to Father’s Day on June 19 and Flag

TICKS, AND MOSQUITOS, AND BLACKFLIES—OH MY!

Day on the 14th, the summer solstice is a reason to celebrate on June 20. But you can start the party a

While there are an awful lot of

chemicals is on the list, and always

lot earlier! June 3 is Chimborazo Day, when you can

good things about June, flying

follow the directions carefully. The

celebrate this inactive volcano that beats out Mount

and crawling pests are not on

American Academy of Pediatrics

Everest for the point on Earth that’s closest to the moon

the list. As the school year winds

recommends that products for

down, summer camps and outdoor

children contain no more than 30

and farthest from the Earth’s center. On June 16 there

activities are gearing up. Time

percent DEET. Read repellent labels

to stock up on insect repellent.

and always be sure to follow all

The Centers for Disease Control

directions and precautions.

(CDC) recommends using products

With most repellents, what’s

shown to work in scientific trials

important is not how much you

and containing active ingredients

apply, but how often you reapply

registered with the Environmental

them. Apply repellents to clothing

Protection Agency (EPA). Two

or exposed skin only, and never over

ingredients shown to be most

open wounds or cuts. Towelettes

effective are DEET and picaridin.

allow you to apply repellents

The latter is a compound found in

without inhaling them, making them

many mosquito repellents in other

a good option for kids at camp. Back

parts of the world.

indoors, be sure your child washes

Whatever repellent you choose,

with soap and water to remove the

check the list of active ingredients to

repellent, and wash sprayed clothing

make sure that one of these effective

before it’s worn again.

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are two more great reasons to celebrate—World Juggling Day and National Fudge Day. Here, the party possibilities are endless. This month wraps up with Meteor Day on June 30, so keep an eye on the sky on this day and into the night.

DID YOU KNOW? The Popsicle, a popular summer treat, was accidentally invented by an 11-year-old boy in San Francisco in 1905. He left a glass of soda sitting outside, and by the next morning the soda had frozen. He began selling them at an amusement park in New Jersey. In the US, cherry is the number one flavor.

SHORT BUT SWEET While the growing season can be brief

and gourmet preserves; and great

in the Upper Valley, there’s so much

gifts for the weddings, graduations,

to enjoy this month. Rhubarb and

and anniversaries taking place this

radishes as well as spinach, arugula,

month. Artisans of all kinds join farmers

and—by month’s end—succulent local

on town greens, church lawns, and

strawberries should be appearing at

wherever else farmers’ markets are held.

farmers’ markets throughout the area

These days, maybe we should call them

New Hampshire, visit agriculture.nh.gov.

and at pick-your-own farms.

farmers’ supermarkets!

This list grows as markets organize for

Fresh local vegetables and fruits,

The social benefits of such markets

the year, so check back occasionally.

brimming with nutrients, are just some

are notable as well. Visit with friends,

For farmers’ markets on the other

of the benefits of our farmers’ markets

socialize your pup, and maybe hear live

side of the Connecticut River, visit the

here in the Upper Valley. You might go

music. Many farmers’ markets double as

Northeast Organic Farming Association

for the produce but come home with

social events that can entertain every

of Vermont at www.nofavt.org or the

annuals or perennials for your yard,

member of your family.

Vermont Farmers’ Market Association

deck, or porch; freshly baked treats

For a list of farmers’ markets in

at vtfma.org. }

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DO YOU NEED AN EXCUSE . . .

DID YOU KNOW? July was called Quintilis in the ancient Roman calendar, since it was the fi fth month. It was changed around 450 BCE when January became the fi rst month of the year, and later to honor Julius Caesar. It is considered the warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the coldest one in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fittingly, the ruby, July’s birthstone, symbolizes contentment.

JULY is National Blueberry Month Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all fruits and vegetables in the American diet. Antioxidants are essential to good health because they help combat free radicals that can damage cellular structure and DNA. For the best flavor and the most nutritional benefits, eat them raw rather than in baked goods.

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To indulge in chocolate? July 7 is National Chocolate Day, so plan a visit to your favorite chocolatier in the Upper Valley and enjoy this delectable food. While moderation is key, cardiovascular and other health benefits have been linked to dark chocolate, and there’s a reason eating chocolate makes most people happy. It contains a substance called theobromine,

which triggers the release of endorphins that act like natural antidepressants and improve mood. Researchers have even found a link between powdered cocoa drinks and improved cognitive functioning in older adults. Think dark chocolate when you’re assembling your s’mores for your next cookout—the darker, the better, researchers say.

BREAK OUT THE BUNS July is National Hot Dog Month, and Independence Day just wouldn’t be the same without hot dogs on the grill. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans purchase 350 million pounds of hot dogs every year—that’s about 9 million hot dogs! And that doesn’t include those we purchase at sporting events, carnivals, and from street vendors.

According to NHDSC, there are certain rules for eating what may be America’s favorite food. Toppings should not be placed between the hot dog and the bun—always “dress the dog,” not the bun. Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions, and sauerkraut, then shredded cheese, and finally, spices like celery salt or pepper.

“IS THERE A LETTER IN YOUR BAG FOR ME?” July has been a historically important month for the postal service.

On July 1, 1847, US postage stamps went on sale for the first time. On the same day in 1963, ZIP codes went into use.

Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General on July 26, 1775.

(And coincidentally, on July 30, 1963, the Beatles recorded their cover of “Please Mister Postman.”)

The Un Inn, it w Historic

“On This Spot Once Stood . . .”

On July 31, head to the Center Meeting House in Newbury at 4pm to learn about some of New Hampshire’s important historic buildings that have been lost to fi re, neglect, intentional demolition, and redevelopment over the years. In her lecture “On This Spot Once Stood . . . Remembering the Architectural Heritage of New Hampshire,” Maggie Stier will showcase some of the celebrated buildings New Hampshire has lost and explore how and why we remember and commemorate those losses. Her program will draw from historical and contemporary photographs, maps, and other historical records to explore the signifi cance of these structures, explain their eventual fate, and analyze popular responses to the loss. Particular attention will be devoted to places where a building was memorialized in some way. Examples in this illustrated talk will include the simple wooden signs where the hotels in Bethlehem once stood, a largescale installation of architectural fragments in Concord, and the birthplaces of several notable citizens.

The Union House in th Inn, it was bu e 1880s. Ori Historical So ilt c. 1815 on the site ginally called Josiah D of the Leavitt earborn’s ciety.

Tavern. Ham pton

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AUGUST Plan a Picnic Summer means picnics, and August is National Picnic Month. Pack up your basket or cooler with some fried chicken, potato salad, fresh fruit, and iced tea and find a shady spot under a big tree. There’s no better way to create pleasant family memories.

The Perfect Finish While we’re on the topic of picnics, mark August 4 on your calendar; it’s National Marshmallow Toasting Day. Find a safe place to make a campfire, grab a long stick, pierce your marshmallow, and toast away! Either plain or combined with graham crackers and a chocolate bar to make s’mores, summer just isn’t complete without enjoying a few toasted marshmallows.

WONDERFUL WATERMELON No picnic is complete without a watermelon. Take the opportunity to celebrate this delicious fruit on August 3, which is National Watermelon Day. Some of the most popular varieties include: • Black Diamond:Almost black, bruise-resistant rind with sweet and juicy fl esh; this variety weighs 35 to 40 pounds.

• Bush Sugar Baby:The home gardener’s favorite since the spacesaving bush grows just 3 and a half feet long. The round fruit grows to about 12 pounds and easily fi ts in your refrigerator.

• Congo:Gigantic fruit grows to 40 pounds or more. An oblong, medium-green melon with dark-green stripes, its luscious red fl esh has a high sugar content.

• Crimson Sweet:Exceptionally sweet, deep-red flesh, esh,and anddistinctive distinctivedarkdarkgreen, striped rind. Round fruit grows up to 25 pounds.

• Moon & Stars:A very sweet heirloom watermelon with red flesh, esh,growing growingto to 30 to 40 pounds.

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THE ROAD TO RIO Athletes from around the world will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to compete in the 2016 summer Olympic Games. The opening ceremony is set for August 5. Show your support for Team USA by tuning in and cheering our young men and women on in their sports, which include baseball, basketball, canoeing, cycling, diving, soccer, tennis, volleyball, track and field, and many more. Find out more at www.teamusa.org.

Too Much Zucchini?

By the time August arrives, most gardens are producing more zucchini than an average family can eat. Even after using the easy-togrow veggie in side dishes, soups, stews, and breads, you’re probably still overrun with zucchini.

So what’s a gardener to do? Simply wait until August 8; that’s the date Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is observed.

If you want to remain anonymous, consider waiting for darkness to fall before delivering your homegrown gifts. Another option is to check with local food banks to see if they can use some of your abundant harvest.

Back to the Movies Actor Fred MacMurray was born on August 30, 1908. Besides being well-known as the dad on television’s My Three Sons from 1960 to ’72, he appeared in many highly acclaimed fi lms of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s with co-stars like Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck, Carole Lombard, Katherine Hepburn, and Marlene Dietrich. He made seven fi lms with Claudette Colbert and was the highest paid actor in Hollywood in 1943.

This August, consider spending a rainy day hosting a Fred MacMurray fi lm festival. If youngsters in the family aren’t familiar with this versatile actor, treat them to an afternoon of Disney’s The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, and Son of Flubber. MacMurray was the first person honored as a Disney Legend in 1987. He died in 1991. a Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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fi rst glance Photos by Jim Mauchly/Mountain Graphics

Photography’s

New Frontier Upper Valley photographer Jim Mauchly is granted an FAA exemption Jim Mauchly, owner of Mountain Graphics Photography, has been granted a 333 exemption from the FAA. This exemption permits commercial uses of a small, unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV), more commonly known as a drone. Jim and Braxton Freeman, owner of Aerial Design Aerial Photography, are collaborating to offer a higher-quality, more creative, and lower-cost alternative for aerial photography and video.

Jim brings to this venture many years of photography experience on the ground as well as from aircraft, both fixed wing and helicopter. Braxton is a licensed pilot with 30 years of aviation experience. Their combined expertise provides excellent opportunities for aerial imaging.

Among their plans is one to market virtual flyovers of golf courses, allowing a golfer to view the entire fairway from the tee to the green on his smartphone before making the shot. Many other applications have become possible too, such as tower, roof, and steeple inspections. Aerial photography can also be used for property and estate photography; first responder assistance, such as search and rescue and safely evaluating an active fire scene; and agricultural applications, such as crop inspections. } Top: Hot-air balloons at the Post Mills Airport from a bird’s perspective. Bottom: A crowd of curious onlookers at the Wings and Wheels event at the Lebanon Municipal Airport.

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first glance High-quality aerial photography and video using an sUAV drastically reduces the danger and cost of photography using larger, manned aircraft. The article in this issue about the renovation at Storrs Pond (page 86) includes some of Jim’s aerial photos.

Mountain Graphics Photography has been providing commercial and personal photography in the Upper Valley region for more than 15 years and is one of only a few companies throughout New England to have been granted a 333 exemption.

To learn more, visit www. mountaingraphics.com or call (802) 333-9010. a

A family portrait from a new perspective.

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Celebrating 100 years of the National Park System

Turning 100 is a big deal! It’s also a reason

for a great celebration. The Upper Valley is set for a huge birthday bash as our local national parks prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System, the agency that preserves and protects these special places for our education and enjoyment. Since they’re your parks, the festivities aim to get you and your family out to enjoy the ones you know and discover those you don’t know. The National Park System (NPS) says its centennial goal is to “connect with and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates.” As part of creating that connection, area parks have many activities planned all season, with something for just about everyone to enjoy. }}}

BY ANNE RICHTER ARNOLD 6 PHOTOS COURTESY OF NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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Visitors enjoy the gardens, which are planted as the Rockefellers enjoyed them during their summer visits.

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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

“The centennial is much more than just the events. It is a chance for us to really appreciate and experience the national parks in the Upper Valley that we know and love . . . ”

Clockwise from above: Hikes along the AT are coordinated with the Green Mountain Club.

People of all ages enjoy hiking in the park. Hikers on the nature trail at SaintGaudens. Frederick Billings, one of the fathers of managed forestry in the US, planted hundreds of Norway spruce trees on his estate.

Opposite: The little studio of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Inset: Gathering for a musical performance in the little studio.

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A New Idea Back in 1916, a national park system was a new idea in the world. Before then, the Old World idea of a “park” was an area solely for use by royalty or the privileged few. The uniquely American idea behind the NPS is credited to the artist George Catlin and other 1800s’ visionaries who believed in the conservation of our land and led the way for land to be owned and enjoyed by all citizens rather than just a few. The idea of national parks has spread from America to locations around the world, in countless countries as well as in the concept of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park. On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created the National Park Service, which encompasses 411 parks, historical sites, and monuments throughout the US and its territories.

An Important Milestone

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

The NPS is a lot more than parks.

There are national seashores, scenic trails, and scenic riverways.

Our country’s history is preserved at national historical sites and battlefi elds. The NPS includes 84.4 million acres of land and 27,000 historic structures, and it touches our lives and communities in

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other ways we don’t always see, with financial assistance or partnerships with local and state properties as well as important programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the National Register of Historic Places, and the Youth Conservation Corps.

Rick Kendall, superintendent of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, notes that this year is an important milestone for every American. “The centennial is much more than just the events. It is a chance for us to really appreciate and experience the national parks in the Upper Valley

that we know and love—Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, and the newly designated ‘National Blueway,’ the Connecticut River. But beyond that, it’s a time to celebrate the full impact that the NPS has on our lives and on the legacy of conservation, recreation, and historic preservation that has been part of the NPS for the last 100 years.”

Many Ways to Celebrate There are dozens of activities and celebrations planned, including art tours

Boots to Boats invites you to enjoy hiking on the AT and paddling on the Connecticut River, either by yourself or as part of a park event.

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and events with artists and sculptors in residence at the parks, guided and selfguided tours, and ranger-led activities.

Our Upper Valley parks are sponsoring Boots to Boats, a season-long celebration of our area’s national treasures that include the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Connecticut River Blueway, and SaintGaudens National Historic Site.

The “Boots” part is eight short (1.9 to 4.5 miles) hikes to be led by Green Mountain Club members on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on Saturdays from June through October.

These hikes make up half of the Boots to Boats forest and river trail connecting Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont to SaintGaudens National Historic Site in New Hampshire. If you can’t make the guided scheduled hikes or want to go on your own, trail brochures are available all season.

Julia Lynam, interpretive ranger at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller, is enthusiastic about the hiking part of the event. “It is a very user-friendly introduction to the many great miles of hiking on the Appalachian Trail in our area for people who are not seasoned hikers, for example, those who want to take their children out or do just a little hiking. We are so lucky we have four roads here in the area that intersect the AT; we have spectacular access to the trail without difficulty. The best thing is it can be done in short segments. You can do one or you can do all!”

The “Boats” part of the celebration has been under way since spring to encourage people to enjoy the Connecticut River. River Splash Day is set for August 13 at Kilowatt Park near the Wilder Dam in Lebanon, New Hampshire. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy a family-friendly, water-themed centennial celebration on the Connecticut River.

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to Peak, a hiking and community event in Woodstock. Nature- and conservationthemed programs and ranger-led hikes, as well as the Peak to Peak Challenge (hiking both Mt. Peg and Mt. Tom in one session) will be similar to those of past years but will include a celebratory conclusion to Boots to Boats.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park At Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, you can explore miles of trails through 555 acres of forest, tour a mansion that was home to three conservationist families across nearly 200 years, and learn about ongoing conservation efforts and what it means to be a steward of the land.

On the NPS’s actual birthday, August 25, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Artist in Residence Joan Hoffman of South Royalton, who paints landscapes of national parks, will talk about her work.

The rangers will also have birthday cake on hand to help you celebrate. Joan will have more painting workshops on August 27, Community Day, which will include special activities for everyone from Junior Rangers to avid historians.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site At the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, tour the home and view the beautiful sculptures of American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Its lovely grounds and stunning views west toward Mt. Ascutney make this a pleasant place to spend an afternoon and an inspiring location for artists and photographers.

The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site also has special events planned for the centennial. The most important is on June 26 with the unveiling of the first new casting since 1996 of the sculptor’s 1887 monument, The Standing Lincoln.

The 2pm Sunday concert series continues this year with a national park theme. Composer in Residence Stephen Lias has created works inspired by Saint-Gaudens and the many cultures represented by the NPS around the country. Performers include the Jazz Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park on July 17 and 40 i m a g e •

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the Riverboat Stompers performing on July 31, which is designated Discover Your Park Family Picnic Day.

Inspiring the Next Generation To inspire the next generation of park visitors and conservationists, the NPS is offering a special National Centennial Junior Ranger program for kids (you can get it online or at any of the parks). Another way the NPS is inviting kids to participate is by offering a free annual pass to all fourth graders so they can bring their families to any national parks that charge for admission.

Superintendent Rick Kendall hopes that everyone will find a way to participate in this year-long celebration. “We encourage Americans in this centennial year to go ‘find your park,’ which can be your village green, the field where your child plays softball, and historic places in your town as well as the national parks in your area and around the country. It’s an opportunity for Americans to experience their unique heritage through the parks, wherever they may be.”

Stephanie Kyriazis, Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and SaintGaudens, invites everyone to get out, celebrate, and participate in the NPS. She says, “If you love your national parks, share them with your friends and family. If you are new to parks—welcome! They are your parks, and we would love to hear how you think our next 100 years should look.” For more centennial information, visit nps.gov. a Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3368 ext. 222 www.nps.org/mabi Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Cornish, NH (603) 675-2175 www.nps.org/saga

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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.

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 Victorianstyle gardens. Offering historic tours, public programs, events, and exhibits, the Homestead is Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark. Open for tours May 28 through October 10, Wed–Sun & Mon holidays, 11am–5pm.

Vermont BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

214 Justin Morrill Memorial Highway, Strafford (802) 828-3051 www.historicsites.vermont.gov

One of the earliest operating dairy farms in the country, Billings Farm features family-centered interactive programs at the farm, engaging exhibits of Vermont’s rural past, and a restored and furnished 1890 farmhouse.

Events & Exhibits: (802) 765-4288 www.morrillhomestead.org

MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

This award-winning, interactive museum offers more than 135 exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology.

Located next to the Connecticut River, the museum’s outdoor environment is a large part of the visitor experience.

Groton Graniteville

Exit 13 off I-91 One Montshire Road, Norwich (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org Summer admission (June 20–Labor Day) $16 for adults, $13 for children 2–17 General admission $14 for adults; $11 for children 2–17 Free for members and children under 2 years of age.

Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock (802) 457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org Open daily 10am–5pm Adults $14; seniors $13; children ages 5–15 $8, ages 3–4 $4, ages 2 and under free.

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE VINS NATURE CENTER

Strafford

Explore your natural curiosity and learn from VINS’ avian residents! Come and enjoy our raptor exhibits, rehab in action, daily shows, nature store, and hiking trails along the Ottauquechee River, next to the Quechee Gorge. (Trail is handicap accessible.)

Thetford Woodstock

Norwich Quechee

White River Junction Reading Windsor

6565 Woodstock Road (Ext 1 off I-89), Quechee (802) 359-5000 www.vinsweb.org Open daily 10am–5pm Adults $14.50; seniors/students $13.50; children $12.50; free for VINS members and children under 3.

Chester

Featuring the “Tinkering Loft” June 25–August 28

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ARTISTREE GALLERY

ArtisTree Gallery is a nonprofit arts organization with the mission to promote the creation, exhibition, and appreciation of art in Vermont and New England. With year-round exhibits and annual calls to artists, the work displays the boundless creative talent of local artists. Located in beautiful South Pomfret, the Gallery is GALLERY ON THE GREEN open to the public Tue–Sat, 11am–4pm Trusted for quality art, the gallery showcases during exhibits. For more information, the finest collection of traditional New England visit ArtisTree’s website. art including the work of Chip Evans. We invite you to leisurely explore the work of over 20 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret New England artists.

(802) 457-3500 www.artistreevt.org/gallery

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HALL ART FOUNDATION

Presenting exhibitions of postwar and contemporary art.

Converted from a former dairy farm, the site consists of a 19th century stone farmhouse and three barns located in the village of Reading. On view is Landscapes after Ruskin: Redefining the Sublime, curated by American artist Joel Sternfeld and featuring paintings, photographs, and sculpture by over 50 artists.

551 Vermont Route 106, Reading (802) 952-1056 www.hallartfoundation.org Open May 14–November 27 Open weekends and Wednesdays, by appointment (available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm)

One The Green, Woodstock (802) 457-4956 www.galleryonthegreen.com Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm

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New Hampshire LONG RIVER GALLERY & GIFTS

ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM

1 Main Street, Lyme (603) 795-4909 art@longrivergallery.com www.longrivergallery.com Tue–Sat 10am–6pm Sun 11am–3pm Mon by appointment via email.

447 New Hampshire Route 4A, Enfield (603) 632-4346 www.shakermuseum.org Open April–December 10am–4pm

Where fine art meets craft . . . locally. Visit this lovely New England artist retreat for New Hampshire and Vermont fine art and craft.

Photography, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, fine furniture, woven and knitted items, silks, skin care, candles, bowls, basketry, scarves, socks, hats, baby gifts, prints, walking sticks, toys, books, local honey, heirloom timepieces, rugs, sculpture, local chocolate, artist cards, and more.

Featuring the works of over 150 top regional artists. Come meet an artist and discover our collection. New art shows and openings throughout summer and fall.

THE FELLS HISTORIC ESTATE & GARDENS ON LAKE SUNAPEE

11 Bank Street (Route 4), Lebanon (603) 448-3117 www.avagallery.org Tue–Sat 11am–5pm; Thu 11am–7pm Also by appointment.

Free admission; tuition charged for classes.

Discover the 1891 summer retreat of John M. Hay. Explore renowned gardens and woodland trails.

Tour the historic 22-room Colonial Revival home.

Enjoy special events, concerts, and art and sculpture exhibits.

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AVA GALLERY & ART CENTER

Visit this award-winning arts organization, located in a beautifully renovated LEED Gold-Certified building, formerly the H.W. Carter overall factory.

Monthly exhibitions by regional artists plus art classes, art camps, workshops, and special events.

Visit the Enfield Shaker Museum and experience the Shaker legacy through tours of exhibits and buildings. Watch a traditional craft demonstration, wander through the museum’s herb garden, hike over 1,500 acres of conservation land once owned by the Shakers, or sign up 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.

Hanover Lebanon Meriden

Sullivan

Enfield

New London Warner

Charlestown

Sunapee Newbury Harbor

21 Bean Road, Meriden (603) 469-3444 www.aidronduckworthmuseum.org Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Also by appointment.

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN RETAIL GALLERY AND CRAFTSTUDIES PROGRAM

Visit our Gallery offering a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary fine craft by top regional artisans and an extensive CraftStudies Program that offers classes and workshops for children and adults.

AIDRON DUCKWORTH ART MUSEUM

This museum presents modern art by Aidron Duckworth (1920–2001) and contemporary art by regional artists at the old schoolhouse in the center of Meriden.

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

THE MV KEARSARGE DINNER BOAT AND THE MV SUNAPEE II

13 Lebanon Street, Hanover (603) 643-5050 (Gallery) (603) 643-5384 (CraftStudies) www.hanoverleague.org Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm

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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PHOTOS BY CARLA KIMBALL

AT THE CROSSROADS OF CREATIVITY

New building, new shows for Northern Stage

T

he first time I walked into Northern Stage’s new Barrette Center for the Arts in hip and historic White River Junction, I was quite literally blinded by the light. It could have been that

my winter eyes still hadn’t adjusted to the bright spring sun, but I like to think it was the shiny newness of the building itself—it just hummed with positive energy. I was greeted by a large open space with edgy photography, grand windows, and open industrial ceilings that give the interior a sort of modernistic factory feel. }}}

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Above: Ribbon cutting marks the opening of the Barrette Center for the Arts, October 2015. From left are Eric Bunge, Stuart Johnson, Janet Miller Haines, Cyn Barrette, Ray Barrette, Linda Roesch, Carol Dunne, and Jim Pulver.

Left: Patrons gather in the Roesch Family Lobby for the grand opening celebration.

Right: Staircase connecting upper and lower lobbies in the BCA. The upper lobby can also be accessed by an elevator.

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“The miracle of the Barrette Center and Byrne Theater is that they work for the artists, the audience, and the actors alike. That’s been a pure joy,” says Carol. “It’s opened up the doors to so many more people who couldn’t really get into our old space.”

Northern Stage opened in its new home with Our Town, directed by Carol Dunne.

The Barrette Center and, within it, the Byrne Theater, were built over just one year and were unveiled to the public in October 2015. Northern Stage’s previous home was in a cozy but tight space on the second floor of Briggs Opera House. “The new building is the beacon that symbolizes change at Northern c Bunge.

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Stage,” says Carol Dunne, artistic director of Northern Stage.

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The exterior of the BCA, lit up at night.

Inset: Patrons enter the Byrne Theater, which is the main theater space.

by Maple Street Catering, an entrance to the theater on both the ground and the second floor, a three-quarter thrust stage (adopted from the previous theater), and many more amenities that are helpful not only for visitors but also for the actors and production crew.

“The miracle of the Barrette Center and Byrne Theater is that they work for the artists, the audience, and the actors alike. That’s been a pure joy,” says Carol.

“It’s opened up the doors to so many more people who couldn’t really get into our old space.”

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experience for the audience that allows for a personal connection with the artists. But with a dramatic increase in attendance resulting in performances selling out frequently (since the new theater opened, occupancy has been around 85 percent full), some have questioned why Northern Stage didn’t build a bigger theater. The new theater seats 240, while the theater at Briggs Opera House seated 245. Carol isn’t concerned. “Experiencing such highly professional work in a small 240-seat theater in the region is something that is extremely rare,” she says. “We stand by our decision to focus on experience over scale.”

An Exciting Lineup To celebrate the new theater and bring it to life, Carol programmed a first season that was incredibly varied and that, in and of itself, told a story. She felt that Our Town, the season opener, was a great symbol for bringing the Upper Valley community together in a new space.

With Mary Poppins, Northern Stage proved that a major production could be done in a small theater—and done exceptionally well. The show was such a huge success that there was a waiting list nearly every night of its seven-week run.

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“One thing we really want to mean to the Upper Valley community is to be that place where young people learn to take their love of their arts, their passion, and their commitment to a higher level,” says Carol.

Carol hopes to program a new work every year. Other shows included The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Mountaintop—which Carol calls, “the most moving piece of theater I’ve been involved with”—and the British comedy Living Together.

Rather than take a break during its offseason, Northern Stage offers several summer-school theater programs for local young people who want to get involved in theater and really challenge themselves in the arts.

For example, this summer kids ages 12 to 18 have the unique opportunity to participate in professional-level training and a production of the Broadway musical

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School of Rock. Northern Stage has partnered with Tuck’s Rock Dojo, which will be training an all-youth band to perform the School of Rock score. The four-week summer program will conclude with four performances beginning July 29. “One thing we really want to mean to the Upper Valley community is to be that place where young people learn to take their love of their arts, their passion, and their commitment to a higher level,” says Carol.

Engaging New Artists Beyond young people, Carol envisions Northern Stage as a key player in the creative arts economy in the Upper Valley. As more

and more creative individuals move to the region with big dreams, she hopes Northern Stage will continue to engage new artists. “We want to inspire them and be a part of it,” she says. “And we want our new building to embolden other people to invest in our village because it’s such an incredible downtown in such a historic place.”

Once the summer concludes, Northern Stage will be gearing up for its 2016–2017 season, which Carol half-jokingly calls “epic.” The season opens in September with the somber Macbeth in honor of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. The production will be a modern take on the Shakespearean classic, almost reminiscent of the war film Hurt Locker. “We always want to make sure our shows reach our audience in a way that matters to them—that it’s a very real, deep, and relevant experience.”

Over the holiday season, Northern Stage will bring to life the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, an important tradition that Carol notes the Upper Valley has been missing. But she is most excited about the pinnacle of the season, Mamma Mia! Northern Stage is one of a few companies in the country that has the rights to produce the Broadway hit—and Carol is directing it herself.

“I feel like it’s my musical. I grew up in the ’70s and ’80s and saw when all that music became chic again,” she says. “It’s so great to start the season with something so hard and dark like Macbeth and to work your way to Mamma Mia! That’s a pretty wonderful arc of season for us.” a Northern Stage & The Barrette Center for the Arts 74 Gates Street White River Junction, VT Box Office: (802) 296-7000 northernstage.org

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY KIRSTEN GEHLBACH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

STEEPING IT LOCAL AT

Free Verse Farm A poet, a photographer, and a mission

In 2012, two young farmers, Taylor Katz and Misha Johnson, founded Free Verse Farm, a small herb farm and apothecary. The farm’s name refers to a style of poetry that is unrhymed and unmetered, as Taylor is a poet, and this name is just one way that the farm expresses Taylor and Misha’s artistic style of farming.

“Our business is an extension of ourselves and our passions—my love of poetry and Misha’s love of photography are aspects of ourselves that we work to integrate into the very definition of Free Verse Farm,” says Taylor. }}}

Above, from left: Growing calendula at Free Verse Farm. Photo by Misha Johnson. Taylor and Misha at a farmers' market. Fields of St. John's wort.

Photo by Misha Johnson. Opposite: In the garden.

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Free Verse Poetry

by Taylor Katz “Life As a Woman” I braid my hair, I braid my garlic.

I go to work; I go to market.

Their vision is to combine their love of farming with art and connect with the Earth.

“Cosmology of Breakfast” What does the sun taste like?

“An egg yolk.”

What does the moon taste like?

“Soda bread.”

What do the stars taste like?

“Salt and pepper.”

“It Is Not a Coincidence” The word soil is only one letter different than soul.

“I’m a Flexitarian” which means I consume mostly vegetables, fl ex a lot, and eat bacon whenever possible.

Free Verse Farm found a home overlooking Chelsea, a place Taylor and Misha gently raise herbs for teas and medicinals.

Below, from left: Anise hyssop. St. John's wort after harvesting. Calendula blooms.

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their natural impulses to create Their Journey Begins It all started at Connecticut College, where Taylor and Misha met and began dating in 2004. While there, Misha established an on-campus organic garden, introduced composting to the school’s dining halls, and led other sustainability projects. In the meantime, Taylor became a poet.

Their farming journey continued as they spent a summer on a biodynamic farm in Costa Rica, followed by a stint at an organic farm in France. After graduation, they moved to San Diego, where Taylor completed her MFA in poetry. Misha, meanwhile, established a nonprofit educational farm called Wild Willow, where he served as farm manager and began his study of herbalism. Both also worked at Suzie’s Farm, an organic vegetable, herb, and sprout farm.

They decided to move back East with a plan to begin their own farm. The name was born on their road trip from San Diego to Vermont, and their first farm was planted in Norwich. After two years of looking for land and growing herbs on different properties, the farm now has a home on a hill overlooking Chelsea.

“Now we have the opportunity to establish our farm on our own land and lay out long-term plans,” Misha says.

This means that they can put down roots and complete such projects as building greenhouses and a larger drying facility. Taylor agrees: “Our greatest challenge was moving our farm each year.

Now that we’re grounded, we can finally establish our perennials!”

This year marks the fourth growing season for the farm and the second year on their own land. “Farming is another art,” says Misha. “The greatest challenge for us was finding the right, good land.”

What You Need to Know to Grow “Being a farmer, you need a whole bag of skills in many areas. You need to be a scientist, a chemist, an engineer, and an artist, and figure out how to run a business,” says Misha.

“I picked up skills from many people and made mistakes, but then tried new ways to work the earth.

“We have to work dynamically to manifest and create a sustainable farm, an organism in a way,” explains Misha.

While vegetables need a certain type of soil, there is no one type of soil for herbs. They will thrive in a diverse array of land, from wet to dry. “We thrive on our land because of the diversity of the environment,” says Misha.

The two farmers cultivate the herbs as naturally as possible, with an ever-deepening partnership with the Earth. They employ hand tools to work the soil, and they add only compost, manure, and mulch as fertilizer, never any chemicals. Their vision is to combine their love of farming with their natural impulses to create art and connect with the Earth. Their dream is to grow a wide variety of herbs and food for themselves and their neighbors, and to

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What Is a Tisane?

Top: Taylor and Misha with bags of tea. Above: Lemon verbena. Above right: Inspecting the herb garden.

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It’s true that most people use the phrase “herbal tea” to describe beverages made from steeping herbs, such as the leaves of lemon verbena or the flowers of chamomile, in water. Tisanes are distinct from teas in that they do not contain the true tea plant, Camellia sinensis, which is the source for the common white, green, and black teas. Tisanes are naturally noncaffeinated and can grow in Central Vermont (unlike the tea plant, which enjoys more tropical climates).

The word “tisane” derives from Middle English and Anglo-French, and came from the Latin ptisana and Greek ptisane, often translated as “crushed barley,” and ptissein, meaning “to crush.” It shares a common linguistic origin with the word “pestle.”

cultivate a meaningful relationship with their community and with the land from which they “derive nourishment, pleasure, and peace.”

The herbs, harvested by hand, are freshly dried on the farm in traditional hanging bunches or in their farm-made herb dryer named “The Herbster.”

This herb dryer is currently located in the “Barnage,” Taylor and Misha’s nickname for their garage that serves as a barn.

Taylor and Misha take the utmost care to preserve each herb’s flavor and potency during the drying process, and they prepare their herbal products in small batches in their apothecary.

The majority of the ingredients for their line of herbal teas, remedies, and

culinary herbs come from herbs grown right on the farm.

As the business has grown, Taylor and Misha have adapted, always striving to increase efficiency and sustainability. As Taylor says, “How can we continue to grow, while also remaining sustainable (in all senses of the word)? We are thrilled to be a part of the herbal community in Vermont and across the country, a community that is growing and thriving.”

Misha adds, “The greatest reward is to see the herbs thrive and to see people thrive because of the herbs. I enjoy seeing and sharing in the pleasure of people smelling the herbs as they pour the water over them, then sipping the tea.”

Their farm endeavor isn’t an easy one, but as Taylor says, “There are so many

rewarding moments that come from running this farm business together—from customer testimonials to big orders to feeling like people know our products and respect them.”

Free Verse Farm offers an evergrowing selection of handcrafted tisane blends (herbal teas), culinary herbs, and handcrafted herbal remedies. These products are available at local farmers’ markets, a growing number of stores, and through the farm’s website at www. freeversefarm.com.

The farm also offers two community supported agriculture (CSA) options: a Tea Share and an Apothecary Share, which are quarterly selections of their products geared toward the upcoming season. “The herbs inspire us,” says Misha. “They’re a Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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vehicle for people to make connections to their community and to the Earth.”

Taylor agrees. “Herbs are a wonderful way to connect with people, and it’s extremely rewarding to hear customers react to our products, describing to us the ways our remedies have helped them, how our culinary herbs uplifted them, or our teas soothed them.”

Growing Connections to Community and the Earth Misha and Taylor currently offer tours of the farm by appointment. This year, during Vermont Open Farm Week from August 16 to 21, they will offer a tour of the farm. Visitors will learn the medicinal uses of herbs, smell and taste the herbs, see the processes and equipment used for harvesting and drying, and enjoy a sampling of Free Verse Farm herbs and herbal products.

While the two farmers have been busy with their new land and their mission to create a sustainable community farm, they continue to create herbal offerings and expand the availability of their products. In future years, they hope to offer workshops on how to design, plant, and tend a home herb garden, plus classes focused on drying and storing herbs as well as how to prepare simple herbal remedies for everyday use.

“We always strive to make sure our farm is a project that is feeding us creatively, which is probably why we continue to have so much fun,” says Taylor. She and Misha agree on many things, one being, “We believe that nothing is more satisfying, nourishing, and potent than herbs tended with loving care; we hope our herbs and products relay that passion.” a Free Verse Farm 34 Baraw Hill Road Chelsea, VT (802) 685-3174 www.freeversefarm.com

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Destination New London...

The Inn at Pleasant Lake 853 Pleasant Street New London, NH (603) 526-6271 www.InnAtPleasantLake.com Serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings.

Floorcraft 231 NH Route 11 Wilmot, NH (603) 526-2600 www.FloorcraftNH.com Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 8am–1pm

New London Opticians 3 Colonial Place New London, NH (603) 526-6990 Mon, Tue, Fri 9am–5pm Wed & Sat 9am–12pm Thu 9am–7pm

New London Garden Club 50th Annual Antique Show and Sale Town Green Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6582 www.NewLondonGardenClub.org July 23, 9am–3pm

Clarke’s Hardware

Game Set Mat

257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.ClarkesHardware.com

15 Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 227-9763 www.GameSetMat.com

Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm Sat 8am–5pm Sun 9am–1pm

Mon–Thu 10am–6pm Fri & Sat 10am–7pm Sun 11am–5pm

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Sunapee Getaways, Inc. 420 Main Street PO Box 1367 New London, NH (603) 526-2436 www.SunapeeGetaways.com Office hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Evenings & weekends by appointment.

Lis Ann’s 420 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-9414 Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm Sat 10am–5pm

The Flying Goose Brew Pub 40 Andover Road New London, NH (603) 526-6899 www.FlyingGoose.com Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11:30am–8pm

Shop, Dine & Be Pampered

Millstone at 74 Main

Morgan Hill Bookstore

New London Gallery, Custom Picture Framing, Fine Art & Crafts

74 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-4201 www.74MainRestaurant.com

253 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-5850 www.MorganHillBookstore.com

Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm, Brunch 11am–2pm

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

Mon–Fri 9am–4pm | Sat 9am–12pm

Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Co.

From House Too Home

Flash Photo/Flash Pack & Ship New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2400 www.FlashPhotoNH.com

Scytheville Row Shopping Center, #108 75 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-7522 www.PleasantLakeCheesecake.com

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9:30am–4pm

Tue–Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–12pm

Unleashed

Gourmet Garden

277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2088 www.UnleashedNH.com

195 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6656 www.GourmetGardenOnline.com

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm Sun 10am–2pm

Tue–Sat 11am–7pm Sun 11am–3pm Anytime by appointment.

209 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-7247 www.NewLondonGallery.com

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BY ANNE RICHTER ARNOLD

Four Upper Valley instructors embrace the power of nature

For thousands of years, people have known about the benefits of yoga and the mind–body connection that brings health, relaxation, and rejuvenation to its practitioners. In the Upper Valley, four yoga instructors have found ways to bring the practice back to its roots, to the time before mirrored studios and multicolored yoga mats were the norm, reconnecting with the natural elements and with Earth’s sustaining energy. With such natural beauty around us, it’s no wonder that taking yoga outside the studio is becoming a trend in our area. }}}

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“A yoga hike is a moving meditation.”— Amanda Anderson of Inner Lift Yoga Amanda Anderson leads a yoga hike uphill in moving meditation. Photo

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Inset: Instructor Karen Dalury in Warrior 2 pose atop a stand-up paddleboard.

Below: Opening the Heart while focusing on the view is an aspect of yoga one can’t experience in a studio.

Photos by Peter Kahn.

“Yoga on the water is peaceful and serene; it calms the mind and senses while building confidence and improving balance.” — Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga

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A FLOATING MAT In the warmer months, Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga brings her studio practice to the water, or rather to the stand-up paddleboard (SUP).

Karen teaches SUP yoga on beautiful Woodward Reservoir in Plymouth.

“Practicing yoga on the water is so peaceful and calming. Paddleboarding is relatively easy. After everyone is comfortable being on the board, we add in the yoga poses as you get used to the feeling of the board. It’s very stable, but you can feel the movement of the water, which is what’s helping to train your core and strengthen your back.”

The benefits of SUP yoga, says Karen, are mental as much as physical. “Yoga has a ‘be in the moment’ philosophy, and SUP yoga is no different. You have no choice but to remain present while practicing yoga on your ‘floating mat.’

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Above: Molly Stone’s Full Moon Yoga class finds peaceful centering as the class ends and the moon rises. Photo by Ian MacDonald.

Right: In Triangle Pose, yoga hikers bring together the mind, body, and breath. Photo by Peter Kahn.

movements, which helps to increase body awareness. It trains the mind and body to work together.”

Freedom from Modern Life The name of Molly Stone’s Fairlee, Vermont, yoga school, Mathair Yoga, comes from the Gaelic word “origin” or “mother,” and her classes and practice are based on the connection to Mother Earth. In the summer months, she brings her classes outside for Full Moon Yoga lakeside or overlooking the mountains.

The hour-long sessions begin just before dusk, timed so the full moon rises above the horizon during the class.

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Connecting with nature is the basis of Molly’s Full Moon Yoga, a traditional vinyasa flow class which, says Molly, is “about getting in touch with the outdoor elements in a format that mimics the cycle of the day—awakening, moving, relaxing.”

According to Molly, “The most meaningful thing about taking yoga outdoors is the element of freedom, not only from walls and boundaries but freedom from modern life that keeps you in a schedule, that makes you use lights at night. You can get in touch with the inner wisdom that derives from the world that you can’t access in a studio.”

“The most meaningful thing about taking yoga outdoors is the element of freedom, not only from walls and boundaries but freedom from modern life that keeps you in a schedule, that makes you use lights at night. You can get in touch with the inner wisdom that derives from the world that you can’t access in a studio.” — Molly Stone of Mathair Yoga

A Moving Meditation Sometimes yoga is about hitting the trails. Amanda Anderson of Inner Lift Yoga in Barnard leads yoga hikes at various scenic trails throughout the Upper Valley. On a yoga hike, it’s more than just the poses, says Amanda.

“Yoga is not just on the mat—the yoga state of mind can be developed without the poses or with just basic poses. My aim is to slow things down and focus on mindfulness, even for people who have never experienced the benefits of yoga.

“A yoga hike is a moving meditation,” says Amanda. “Being centered and

focusing on breathing while you’re hiking, being in the moment, being mindful while you’re moving—that’s the basis of a yoga hike. As you practice this way, you see that yoga isn’t something that goes away when you roll up the mat; it’s something you carry with you in the mind.”

Amanda incorporates the elements of wind, earth, fire, and water by practicing elemental-based poses at various locations, for example, near streams (water) or on summits (air).

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energy of the sun—you gain something more from yoga. “One of the goals of yoga hikes is to cultivate gratitude for the basic things in our lives. Just the act of hiking and walking meditation, by placing our feet on the trail, we reconnect with the element of earth. By being outside, you’re connecting physically with the Earth, sun, and sky, and you’re disconnected from the technology that runs our lives. Being surrounded by nature satisfies people on more than one level. It truly is a way to reconnect with the environment and nourish your body and mind.”

Get in Touch with Your Senses According to Meg Linn of Yoga by Lake and Land in Enfield, it’s natural to practice yoga outside. “Yoga in particular lends itself to being practiced outdoors.

It’s a mindful practice. Yoga literally means ‘union,’ and it’s all about the joining of mind, body, and spirit. In the physical practice, we link movement with breath, and being able to do that outdoors, in the fresh air in nature, there’s something very revitalizing. Outdoor yoga is about being in the moment and being one with nature.

So many poses in yoga are named after nature or animals—sun salutation, down dog. There’s also that connection.”

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Left: Using the stone walls and ground for support in an inverted pose connects practitioners to the elements.

Above: As the sun sets, Meg Linn’s outdoor yoga practitioners relax and stretch, ending their class in sync with the cycle of the day. Photos at Enfield Shaker Museum by Mike Linn.

Museum. One of the most important aspects of yoga is the breath work, the pranayama, and practicing outside can help us enhance that as well. Meg says, “I think that so many of us have forgotten how to really breathe. We start fine as babies, and somewhere along the line, we forget and become chest breathers. Yoga teaches us how to breathe deeply again.

By being outdoors in nature, it’s as if our entire beings open up to take in the air. We return ourselves to our connection with nature in a very nourishing way.”

Meg believes that being outside enhances the practice of yoga. “I encourage my students to get more than a workout, but to get a ‘work in.’ To be able to observe the sensations in their bodies, to smell and sense the world around them, to get in touch with the senses. Senses are heightened outdoors—smell the grass, touch the sand by the lake, feel the sun, hear the waves lapping the lakeshore.

These are all things that you don’t get inside. It’s an entirely different experience with those sensations.”

Another great thing about practicing yoga outside? No need to bring along music, says Meg. “You don’t need a playlist because you have nature’s sounds for background music. It’s heaven!” a For More Information Killington Yoga, www.killingtonyoga.com Mathair Yoga, www.facebook.com/ Mathair-Yoga-176420162403729 Inner Lift Yoga, www.innerliftyoga.com Yoga by Land and Lake, www.yogabylandandlake.com Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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Clockwise from top: Customers enjoy meeting for breakfast at Tucker’s. Server Kenya Welch. Tucker’s Toasted Berry Salad.

Opposite: Tucker’s is located at 207 Main Street in New London.

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by Susan Nye

Photos by Ian Raymond

TUCKER’S RESTAURANT GOOD FOOD, GREAT PEOPLE

New London and surrounding towns were abuzz last winter. Another new restaurant was opening on Main Street. It had a cute name (everyone wondered who Tucker was), but was that enough? Word

began to spread. “It’s a local couple.” “They’ve done this before.” “They already have a restaurant in Hooksett. Or is it Henniker? One of those H towns.” “It’s just breakfast and lunch.”

All the questions, rumors, and suppositions were put to rest in April 2015 when Tucker’s, named for owners Erica and Hale Cole-Tucker, opened its doors. Curious locals came to try and quickly became loyal fans. Throughout the first summer, it became a favorite of tourists and seasonal residents alike. The restaurant has been busy since day one, and it’s not slowing down. }}}

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Clockwise from top left: Cook Eric Houlne. Manager Alisha Famiglietti pours coffee.

The Monterey Omelet is made with pulled chicken, pico de gallo, and avocado.

Opposite: A customer finds a spot to relax with an ice coffee and the morning paper.

Inset: Take your pick from a selection of freshly baked goods.

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“No matter how busy they are, the service is fabulous. Everyone is friendly and very attentive,” says Thea Lhati of New London. “The food is good with a nice variety. I like that I can go with my garden club friends or take my grandchildren to Tucker’s. Both will be happy.”

It turns out that the truth is even better than the rumors. Erica and Hale are longtime restaurateurs and definitely know what they’re doing. Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery’s menus are interesting without being intimidating, delicious, and filled with local ingredients. Even better, the two have an unshakable belief in great service.

Join the Tribe!

Unlike many companies, Tucker’s loyalty program is not a simple points system. Instead, membership provides exclusive access to fun

Growing Smart The Cole-Tuckers met at UNH and more or less fell into the restaurant business after graduation.

For Erica, it’s in her DNA. Her father owns a breakfast and lunch café in Londonderry. Just out of college and not sure of a career, Hale went to work for his father-in-law. Before too long, the couple decided to go out on their own.

They plunged into the business with Maddie’s (named for their oldest and then only daughter), a breakfast and lunch eatery in Salem.

During their six years at Maddie’s, the café grew steadily in popularity. Meanwhile, Madeline became a big sister to Reed and Rose. The daily grind of the restaurant became too much for the growing family. Erica and Hale decided they

offers and giveaways, including special events and Tribe Gear.

Tucker’s Tribe is a work in progress, so stay tuned for a secret Tribe Menu and more exciting surprises! Sign up for the Tribe at www.tuckersnh. com/about-us/our-tribe.

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needed a change. They sold Maddie’s, moved to New London, and considered their options.

Try as they might, they couldn’t stay away from the restaurant business. “We very quickly decided we wanted back in,” says Hale. “But we wanted to do it differently. Food service is a notoriously tough industry, and we didn’t want to burn out.”

Instead of opening another Maddie’s, the couple assembled a small group of investors. Together they devised a plan to build a network of restaurants throughout New Hampshire. Moving carefully, they are on track with their goal to open one new store a year. You can now find Tucker’s in Hooksett, New London, and Concord. “We want to grow smart, not fast,” says Hale.

Delicious Food and Fabulous Service With financial and operation support behind them, Erica and Hale are able to concentrate on the restaurants and the talented team of cooks, servers, and managers in the orange and green tee shirts. Great service with a friendly, 74 i m a g e •

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Manager Lindsey Aliengena takes lunch orders.

upbeat attitude is an essential part of the culture at Tucker’s.

“No question, our people are 100 percent our differentiator,” says Hale. “We choose very carefully and pour a lot into our people. Our days start early, and we want positive people who enjoy coming to work in the morning.” Training at Tucker’s is extensive and ongoing.

Thea Lhati of New London sees the results. “No matter how busy they are, the service is fabulous. Everyone is friendly and very attentive.” She adds, “The food is good with a nice variety. I like that I can go with my garden club friends or take my grandchildren to Tucker’s. Both will be happy.”

Rosanna Eubanks-Long agrees. “The food is phenomenal,” she says. “The menu is very diverse. They have really interesting, yummy salads for me, and my kids love the children’s menu.” In addition, you needn’t worry if you have a problem with gluten. There are gluten-free options scattered throughout the breakfast and lunch menus.

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Enjoy outdoor dining at Tucker’s in New London.

You’ll find deli favorites like the traditional Reuben, Pastrami Melt, and Tuna Melt as well as the trendier Cape Cranberry Chicken, Veggie Caprese, and Chipotle Grilled Cheese. Or you might prefer one of Tucker’s salads—they’re hearty and delicious. From a taste of the Southwest to Asia and the Mediterranean, there’s something to please every palate. When the weather turns crisp, be sure to try one of Tucker’s great soups, mac and cheese, or chili. In addition to the regular menu, the specials change with the seasons.

You can be as healthy or as decadent as you like for breakfast at Tucker’s. From oatmeal made with steel-cut oats, yogurt parfait, and luxurious Eggs Benedict, you’ll find it all. Cathalina Lugumira of New London says, “The breakfasts at Tucker’s are unbelievable—incredibly generous and delicious. It is a great addition to Main Street.”

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Tucker’s takes it up a notch. Instead of a few ratty old crayons, they’re new and sharp and come in fun colors. It’s great; the grownups can sit and enjoy their meal and the kids are content.”

Thea, Rosanna, and Cathalina all agree that Tucker’s is a great place to bring visitors. This is especially true in the summer when you can sit outside. The small garden in front of the restaurant is a favorite spot for locals and tourists.

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Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s flower garden at Aspet in bloom.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the Cornish Art Colony T H E M A K I N G S O F A P E R F E C T DAY

Toward the end of the nineteenth century, the irresistible lure of New Hampshire’s natural beauty began to bring artists of all kinds to the state. While the colony was centered in and named for Cornish, New Hampshire, it spread out to include the villages of Windsor, Vermont, and Plainfield, New Hampshire. } Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com • 79

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Saint-Gaudens turned the rustic property into an elegant country home and renamed it Aspet after his father’s hometown in France.

Clockwise from above: Saint-Gaudens turned a rustic property into an elegant country home and named it Aspet. Columns and formal gardens at the former home of architect Charles Platt. An Aspet visitor admires the garden.

The haunting Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding honors Marian Adams, a respected photographer.

Opposite: Mount Ascutney watches over the Cornish Colony.

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The 2016 Summer Concert Series at Saint-Gaudens Concerts begin at 2pm.

July 3 William Ogmundson, Piano Music of Teddy Roosevelt’s Era – Ragtime, Marches, and Twosteps July 10 Ensemble Amphion Music from the Court of Henry VIII – Couperin, Telemann, Rameau, and Dowland July 17 New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Rangers July 24 Julie Wyma, Alexandra Lang, and Rachel Selan with Amira Acre, Piano Viva Divas! Songs of National Parks and Arias of Nature

Drawn by the clean, fresh air and majestic scenery, painters, sculptors, architects, musicians, composers, and writers from New York and Boston began working and playing in the Upper Valley. Some opted to stay year-round, while others came for the summer and reluctantly returned to the city in the fall. As their numbers grew, these new residents were able to enjoy the double advantage of working in peace and tranquility and being in the stimulating company of other artists.

Building a Vibrant, Creative Community Creation of the art colony in the Upper Valley was due in large part to an exodus of New Hampshire farmers coupled with the efforts of Charles Cotesworth Beaman Jr. Farming Northern New England’s rocky soil had always been a challenge, and many farmers left the area for jobs in cities and mill towns.

Beaman, a New York lawyer and patron of the arts, saw an opportunity and

bought up thousands of acres of land in and around Cornish. Along with building his own summer home, Beaman rented and sold property to writers, artists, and architects. His goal was to build a vibrant, creative community.

Among the first to settle in the Upper Valley, sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens began by renting Huggins’ Folly in 1885, an old farm on Beaman’s land.

Saint-Gaudens was at first skeptical of country life. After all, he was born in Dublin, raised in New York, and spent several years working in Paris and Rome.

However, his doubts soon disappeared, and he fell in love with the peaceful life and landscape of the Upper Valley.

The sculptor turned an old barn into a studio and produced the larger than life Abraham Lincoln: The Man. Many other famous works followed. In 1891, he purchased Huggins’ Folly along with 80 acres of land. Saint-Gaudens turned the rustic property into an elegant country home and renamed it Aspet after his father’s hometown in France. >>

July 31 Riverboat Stompers Discover Your Park Family Picnic Day August 7 Creek River String Band Bluegrass Music from Appalachia August 14 Edward Arron, Cello, and Jeewon Park, Piano Silent Woods, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and more August 21 Arianna String Quartet with Guest Jonathan Cohler, Clarinet Featuring a new commission

by National Park composer Stephen Lias and works by Mozart, Lacerda, and Piazzolla August 28 Brass Connection Blue Skies, Broadway, and Beyond

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An Impressive Contingent of Notables Saint-Gaudens proved to be a magnet, attracting a host of talented artists from architects and actors to musicians, painters, and poets. The variety of disciplines at Cornish distinguished it from other turnof-the-century art colonies in rural New York and New England.

Wealthy patrons of the arts, including titans of industry and finance, lawyers, doctors, and politicians, soon followed. By 1905, as many as 40 families spent all or part of the year enjoying the sights and diverse art scene in the Connecticut River Valley.

An impressive contingent of notables visited or lived in or around Cornish during the art colony’s prime years. Eminent illustrator Maxfield Parrish moved to Plainfield after his father, painter and printmaker Stephen Parrish, took up residence in Cornish. Known for his portraits of elegant society women, Thomas Wilmer Dewing and his wife, painter Maria Oakey Dewing, spent many summers in Cornish before moving there permanently in 1920. First Lady Ellen Wilson convinced the president to move 82 i m a g e •

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Brilliant foliage and flowers fill the lush gardens at the former home of painter and printmaker Stephen Parrish.

the summer White House to Cornish so she could study with painter Robert Vonnoh. In addition, notorious dancer Isadora Duncan and Academy Awardwinning actress Ethel Barrymore vacationed in Cornish.

It was not all work and study.

The artists assembled for elaborate pageants, complete with music, scenery, and costumes, as well as concerts and parties. You can still get a small taste of these entertaining endeavors during the summer concert season.

For the sports-minded, numerous ponds are scattered throughout the area. These were put to good use with swimming in summer and ice hockey in the winter. Golfers could join SaintGaudens on his nine-hole course, complete with a magnificent view of Mount Ascutney. Old photographs show members of the Cornish Colony bowling on the lawn, playing croquet, and tobogganing.

Aspet’s Gardens Gardens and gardening were passions shared by many within the Cornish Colony. The results can be seen in the beautiful gardens at Aspet.

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looking back Gaudens’s most famous sculptures and invite quiet contemplation and reflection. The haunting Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding honors Marian Adams, a respected photographer who committed suicide. The Robert Gould Shaw Memorial commemorates the bravery of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. One of the first African-American units, the regiment saw extensive service with the Union Army during the American Civil War. Finally, step into the sunshine and a colorful flower garden looking out to Mount Ascutney. Brilliant peonies and foxglove are watched over by a golden Hermes, messenger of the gods and the link between mortals and the Olympians.

All but one of the Cornish Colony homes are privately owned and closed to the public. The exception is Aspet.

Now a National Historic Site, SaintGaudens’s gardens, home, and studio welcome close to 40,000 people every year. Summer is the perfect time to visit. Take your time and explore the gardens and sculptures. Visit the Little Studio and see where Saint-Gaudens produced many of his great works. A fine sculpture of Diana the Huntress dominates the studio. Bring a picnic and enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Ascutney. Don’t forget to take a tour of Saint-Gaudens’s home to get a glimpse of the artist’s domestic life.

And finally, finish off the afternoon with a concert. Sounds like a perfect day! a Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site 139 Saint-Gaudens Road Cornish, NH (603) 675-2175 www.nps.gov/saga

The gardens are open throughout the year from 9am to 4:30pm for self-guided tours.

Park buildings are open from 9am to 4:30pm from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. A variety of guided tours of the gardens and buildings are available.

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by Nancy Fontaine

Photos by Jim Mauchly/Mountain Graphics

Above: An aerial view of the pond on a lovely spring day.

Right: Workers construct the highly anticipated splash pad.

Summer is a comin’ in, with (hopefully) fair skies, leafy trees, green grass, gardens— and hot weather. When Hanover needs to cool off, there’s a perfect place to do it—Storrs Pond Recreation Area.

New this year is an attraction everyone can enjoy to beat the heat—a splash pad! Sometimes called a spray pool, a splash pad is an area where water sprays and then drains, so there’s no standing water.

It provides a place for kids to play in the water without having to be able to swim and for anyone to be refreshed without having to jump into the pool or the pond. 

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community spotlight Clockwise from right: Workers put the finishing touches on the exterior of the bathhouse. The Hanover High School tennis team gets in an early practice.

A great picnic spot overlooks the pond. A gentle stream runs through the property.

Opposite: A bird’s-eye view of the pool and updated bathhouse.

Looking out at the pond from a nearby campsite.

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There’s so much more to this recreation area than water! For example, there are 29 campsites for either tents or trailers and numerous hiking trails, tennis, picnic tables, and places to rent for private parties.

“We began the splash pad last year but had to halt construction for the winter,” says Jeff Graham, general manager of the Hanover Improvement Society, which owns and operates Storrs Pond. “We’re so excited that it will be ready this year so everyone can get cool on hot summer days.”

Exciting Updates Another update to be excited about is a renovated bathhouse.

“The bathhouse was built in 1963, and very little was done to it over the years,” says Jeff. “We have been hearing for a long time that we needed to upgrade, and now we have.

The bathhouse was taken down to the studs and completely redone.” The facility now includes a new family bathroom and a first-aid room.

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community spotlight are new chairs, tables, bike racks, and umbrellas; stronger and more reliable Wi-Fi; and a new and improved snack bar serving healthier options.

Fun on Land and Water As one might expect, there are a great many water-related activities to enjoy at Storrs Pond, such as renting canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and— new this year—paddleboats. There’s fishing as well as swimming in either the pond or the heated pool (which can be rented for private parties). Along with swimming, lessons and other programs are offered. More than 600 children take swim lessons at Storrs Pond annually, and the area also hosts Masters swim and triathlon teams. If you prefer sand to water, there’s even a beach volleyball court.

But there’s so much more to this recreation area than water! For example, there are 29 campsites for either tents or trailers and numerous hiking trails. If tennis is your thing, how about four state-of-the-art tennis courts and the Billy Pontious School of Tennis? Is picnicking or hosting a gathering on your summertime agenda? No problem—you’ll find three covered pavilions available that can accommodate up to 500 people. The kids can play on the two playgrounds while the grownups have fun nearby.

And let’s not forget disc golf (played with Frisbees). The front nine holes of the course, situated on Oak Hill, offer spectacular views of Hanover and beyond. The back nine are tucked into the woods and hills along the trail around the pond. Expert or beginner, this course is for you.

Mark Your Calendar!

With summer attractions and activities and a variety of camps for kids, Storrs Pond hosts 40,000 visitors annually. This year, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its summer Nature Camp at Storrs Pond. There are also events such as the Fiddlehead 5K race series, 90 i m a g e •

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Visit the marina to rent canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and—new this year—paddleboats.

local schools’ end-of-year parties, family music nights, and Hanover Fallfest, to name a few.

The entire recreation area opened in mid May, with camping starting on May 20, and there are lots more dates to put on the calendar. June 4 saw the Storrs Pond Kick-Off party, and the pool opens June 17. Also on June 17, the Tuck’s Rock Dojo last-day-of-school concert takes place. The Masters Swim Program begins June 20, and triathlonspecific training starts June 24. Regular swim lessons begin June 27. On July 7, the weekly Fiddlehead 5K series begins, and on July 11, the weekly open water swim series starts. The Fishing Derby is July 16, and Storrs Pond Recreation Area Family Day is July 23. On August 13, the 2nd Annual Campout for a Cause will take place.

Storrs Pond Recreation Area truly has something for everyone, and Jeff hopes you’ll come out and play. He says, “The Storrs Pond staff and the entire Hanover Improvement Society are prepared to help you enjoy the best summer ever!”

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Green Mountain at Fox Run Opens Women’s Center FOR Binge and Emotional Eating

A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN

Green Mountain at Fox Run and their newly opened Women’s Center for Binge and Emotional Eating offers safe, lifechanging programs for women struggling with eating and weight.

Opposite, from left: Chief Clinical Director Dr. Kari Anderson, LCMHC, CEDS; Gretel the Therapy Dog; Lead Therapist Shiri Macri, LCMHC, LPC; and Office Manager Meghann Galley at the Women’s Center for Binge and Emotional Eating. photo courtesy of green mountain at fox run.

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BY ELIZABETH KELSEY PHOTOS BY CPERRY PHOTOGRAPHY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Green Mountain at Fox Run welcomes women 18 years and older. Up to 40 women stay at the retreat at one time. The retreat has 50 people on staff, including psychologists and coaches, exercise physiologists and trainers, registered dietitian nutritionists, an executive chef, a sous chef, administrators, and service staff.

Women with disordered eating often feel malnourished when it comes to finding a sense of peace and a connection with others. “We spend our minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years mired in turmoil about what, when, and how much to eat, and what the scale says in response,” says Marsha Hudnall, MS, RDN, CD. “We also often isolate ourselves out of shame.”

Marsha should know. She struggled with binge eating disorder (BED) herself. Now, as president and co-owner of Green Mountain at Fox Run, a women’s retreat for healthy weight and well-being, her mission is to help participants discover what sustains them on all levels. >>>

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Clockwise from right: Retreat dining room, featuring meals by Head Chef Patrick Gobeille, a classically trained French chef who has trained under some of the most highly respected chefs in the country.

Women learn that healthy eating can taste great. Multiple accommodation options are available to make a stay at the retreat more affordable. Green Mountain’s living room, where women gather to rest, relax, and support one another.

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“I’ve never met such a group of people who were so genuinely interested in my wellbeing,” Yana says. “I felt like I was worth it; they see something in me. I started feeling better and more confident in myself.”

The retreat’s women-only environment is designed to provide a safe space where those who struggle with similar issues are understood and supported. “You can forget about makeup and the like and immerse yourself in doing what you need to do to help yourself feel better—not worrying so much about what you look like and instead focusing on what you feel like,” says Marsha Hudnall, president and co-owner.

A Self-Compassionate View Located in Ludlow, Vermont, Green Mountain at Fox Run aims to stop disordered eating by improving individuals’ relationships with food, empowering them to manage their stress, and strengthening their physical health by adopting sustainable healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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Above: The fitness studio and weight room host fitness classes of all levels, with modifications to make exercise fun for every body, regardless of size or shape.

Right: Enjoy a lovely view of Okemo Mountain in the sun on the lawn of the Green Mountain at Fox Run retreat.

“Women who struggle with eating must learn how to take the stress out of eating, enjoy eating foods they love without overeating, and be more compassionate to themselves.”— Marsha Hudnall Instead, the retreat’s team helps participants adopt healthy behaviors around food, fitness, and their relationships with their bodies. Women learn to make choices in their own best interests: to manage how they eat, move, and live in a way that is important to them.

“It’s a process that requires connecting to others who support your autonomy and trust in your competence to make supportive choices for yourself,” Marsha says. “It requires adopting a self-compassionate view, rather than one driven by shame and negative self-talk.”

A Focus on Feeling Good Most of the women who come to Green Mountain at Fox Run have been on countless diets, only to end up weighing more and being less healthy. “Our approach is to help them focus on feeling good because feeling good is our body’s signal that all is well,” Marsha says. “It’s 96 i m a g e •

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a journey for many of the women who come to us to get there, but it can be done by breaking the journey down into realistic, achievable steps that end up taking them where they want to go.”

The process may mean weight loss for many women who weigh more than their natural body weight because of their health behaviors. It may not mean weight loss for others, however—especially those who are already at a healthy weight but who struggle with attitudes about food, exercise, and body image that prevent them from flourishing. But for all, says Marsha, it can mean better health and a better quality of life.

Green Mountain encourages participants to look at food as a life force that makes them feel better while they’re eating and after they’re finished. According to Marsha, the best determinant of how food fuels the body is to be mindful of when, what, and how

food works for women individually.

The body, mind, and soul must all be nourished.

“Our bodies need nutrients as well as physical activity, relaxation, and sleep,” Marsha says. “Women who struggle with eating must learn how to take the stress out of eating, enjoy eating foods they love without overeating, and be more compassionate to themselves.”

A Sense of Connection Yana Kimelblat, whose family moved to the US from Ukraine in 1988, says that in the culture in which she grew up, “People don’t believe in eating disorders. They just think there’s something wrong with you.” When her best friend showed her the website for Green Mountain at Fox Run, Yana cried with relief.

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Left: Alan Wayler, PhD, who founded Green Mountain at Fox Run along with his mother, Thelma Wayler. Co-owners Alan Wayler and Marsha Hudnall pioneered the non-diet mindfulness-based program.

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in the Women’s Center for Binge and Emotional Eating for four weeks in 2015. Once she arrived, the biggest shift for her was perspective. “I’ve never met such a group of people who were so genuinely interested in my well-being,” Yana says. “I felt like I was worth it; they see something in me. I started feeling better and more confident in myself.”

The encouragement from staff and other guests helped Yana find the physical strength to participate in exercise classes and the emotional courage to challenge her own negative views of herself. By the time her stay ended, her type 2 diabetes began to recede, she could walk a mile, and she had acquired the tools to live a healthier life. She has since lost 50 pounds and remains in touch with Green Mountain staff, who continue to cheer her on.

“For those with BED,” says Kari Anderson, DBH, LCMHC, CEDS, the center’s chief clinical officer and president, “being a part of a group of women who have the same issues

provides a feeling of safety that helps disengage the fear of judgment and validates an experience that is otherwise quite shameful.”

This involves treating people with BED separately from people suffering with other eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia. “In our society, the bias against larger sizes alone is threatening; a smaller-sized person with another eating disorder might look at a larger-sized person with BED as their worst nightmare because the thin ideal sits at the root of all eating disorders,” Kari says. “Further, when you add the eating behaviors that people with BED engage in in private, you have a recipe for intense shame that prevents those with BED from opening up—unless it is among a small, safe group of women who do the same thing.” a Green Mountain at Fox Run 262 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT (802) 228-8885 www.fitwoman.com

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New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org

Through October 10 History Exhibit: John Milton Hay – American Statesman The Fells www.thefells.org

Through October 10 Art in Nature: Outdoor Sculpture The Fells www.thefells.org

June 15 The Hidden History of The Fells The Fells www.thefells.org 4–7pm

June 15, 16 Brave Bears: Summer Kick-Off Camp The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

June 15–26 Brigadoon New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org

June 15, 29 Wednesday Evening Education Series: The Natural and Cultural Land Use History of The Fells www.thefells.org 4–7pm

June 16 Mighty Acorns: Spiders are Special The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am–12pm

June 16, July 7, August 4 Shaker Herb Garden Talk Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

June 17 Owls on the Prowl The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

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June 29–July 17 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org

June 18 How Sweet It Is – The Exciting Life Cycle of the Honeybee and Her Sweet Rewards!

The Fells www.thefells.org 10am–11:30am

June 18 Family Program: Pond Exploration – A Hidden World The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 10am

June 24 Beaver Builders The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am

June 24 National Theatre Live in HD: Hamlet Hopkins Center for the Arts hop.dartmouth.edu 7pm

June 26 A Celebration of Summer: Savories and Silent Auction The Fells www.thefells.org 5:30–7:30pm

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June 27 Hansel & Gretel Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.org 10am

June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 Field Ecology Course for High School Students Entering Grades 10 Through 12 Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 9am–3pm

June 29 Sunset Hill Evening Hike: In the Company of Light: Readings from the Works of Naturalist John Hay and Picnic on Sunset Hill The Fells www.thefells.org 4–7pm

June 29–July 17 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org

July 1 Benefits of Bats The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am–12pm

July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along and Pie Sale Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 11am

July 5–8 Photography Camp for Young Adults (Ages 10–16) The Fells www.thefells.org 9am–12pm

July 8, 9 PowerHouse Mall Annual Tent Sale 9:30am–6pm

July 8 Amazing Amphibians The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am–12pm

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July 8–10, 14–16

The Secret Garden Lebanon Opera House www.lebanonoperahouse.org, 7pm except July 10, 2pm

July 8–10, 14–16 North Country Community Theatre Presents The Secret Garden Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7pm except July 10, 2pm

July 8–10, 15–17 Dead to the Last Drop Old Church Theater www.oldchurchtheater.org

July 9–10 Newbury Residents Free!

The Fells www.thefells.org 10am–4pm

July 10 Concert on the Veranda with Opera North: A Cottage for Two, Celebrating the Romance of Alice and Clarence Hay The Fells www.thefells.org 5–7pm

July 11–15 Brave Bears: Junior Naturalist Camp The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

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July 11 Rapunzel Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.org 10am

July 11, 25, August 15 New London Barn Intern Idols!

New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org 5 & 7:30pm

July 12 Tuesday Tour: The Shaker Herb Garden Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

July 13–15 Painting with Water Colors for Kids (Ages 8–16) The Fells www.thefells.org 9am–12pm

July 13–October 10 Visual Verse: An Exhibit of Art and Poetry Inspired by The Fells The Fells www.thefells.org

July 15 Lettvin Chamber Music Series: Violinist Ronald Lantz and Pianist Laura Kargul Bradford Center Meetinghouse www.lettvinchambermusicseries.org 7:30pm

July 16–17 Artists Weekend The Fells www.thefells.org 10am–3pm

July 16 Lettvin Chamber Music Series: Violinist Susan Goldenberg and Pianist William Goldenberg Bradford Center Meetinghouse www.lettvinchambermusicseries.org 7:30pm

July 18–22 Botany Camp for Kids (Ages 9–12) The Fells www.thefells.org 9am–12pm

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the pick July 18–22 Inspired by the Shakers Children’s Summer Camp Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 9am–4pm

July 18 Introduction to Ferns of The Fells The Fells www.thefells.org 10am–12pm

July 18 The Velveteen Rabbit Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.org 10am

July 20–24 Art in Bloom The Fells www.thefells.org

July 20 Art in Bloom: Floral Arranging Demonstration The Fells www.thefells.org 1:30–2:30pm

July 20 Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Edible Flowers Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 5:30–8pm

July 20–31 Shrek the Musical New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org

July 22 Art in Bloom: Using Your Camera Effectively for Still-Life Photography The Fells www.thefells.org 9–11am

July 22 Butterflies & Bees The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am–12pm

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July 20–31 Shrek the Musical New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org

July 22 Art in Bloom: Still-Life Floral Photography The Fells www.thefells.org 11:15am–12:30pm

July 23 Reading the Book of Nature Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 3–6pm

July 24 Fairy House Festival and Tea Party The Fells www.thefells.org 1–4pm

July 24 Shaker Sing Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 3–5:30pm

July 25, 26, 28, 29 Field Ecology Program for Junior High School Students Entering Grades 7 Through 9 Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 9am–3pm

July 25–29 Newbury Ecology Camp for Children The Fells www.thefells.org 9am–12:30pm

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July 29 Evita New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org 7:30pm except August 10, 2pm

July 25–29 Brave Bears: Adventure Seekers The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

July 25 The Snow Queen Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.org 10am

July 29 Daniel Thomas Moran: Poetry and the Creative Spirit The Fells www.thefells.org 5:30–7:30pm

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July 29 Opera North Presents Evita Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm except August 10, 2pm

July 31 Enfi eld Old Home Day Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 11am

August 3–7 The 39 Steps New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org

July 31 Veranda Concert with Nancy Tripp: I Get a Kick Out Of Cole The Fells www.thefells.org 5–7pm

July 31, August 3, 6, 10 Opera North Presents Daughter of the Regiment Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm except July 31, 5pm, August 6, 2pm

August 3–7 The 39 Steps New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org

August 5 Abenaki Life The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 11am–12pm

August 5, 7, 9, 12 Opera North Presents Tosca Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm except August 7, 5pm

August 6 Taste, Toast, and Tour: Fundraising Benefit Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 6–10pm

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August 10–21 Crazy for You New London Barn Playhouse, www.nlbarn.org

August 7 Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Summertime Refreshers Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 3–5:30pm

August 7 Concert with the North Country Chordsmen The Fells www.thefells.org 5–7pm

August 9 Wild Walkers: Wilderness – A Way of Life The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3:30pm

August 10–21 Crazy for You New London Barn Playhouse www.nlbarn.org

August 12–14, 19–21 The Secret Garden Old Church Community Theater www.oldchurchtheater.org

August 14 Veranda Concert with Cyn Barrette The Fells www.thefells.org 5–7pm

August 21 Hay Day Family Festival The Fells www.thefells.org 10am–3pm

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Game Set Mat 60 Gateway Motors 85 Gerrish Honda 69 Gilberte Interiors 21 Gourmet Garden 61 GraceHill Construction 76 Green Mountain National Golf Course 39 Guaraldi Agency 108 Hall Art Foundation 42 Hanover Country Club 68 Hanover Improvement Society/The Nugget 65 Hanover Inn 65 Hanover Transfer & Storage 76 Harvest Hill/The Woodlands 18 InfuseMe 1 Jancewicz & Son 10 Jeff Wilmot Painting 83 Jensen Floral Design 3 Jozach Jewelers 77 Junction Frame Shop 107 Just Paradise 23 Justin Morrill Homestead 42 Keene Medical Products 41 Killington Golf Resort 91 LF Trottier and Sons 85 Lake Sunapee Country Club 51 Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice 104 Landforms 31 League of NH Craftsmen 43 Lebanon Paint & Decorating 39 Lisann’s 60 Loewen Window Center 40 Long River Gallery & Gifts 43 Longacres Nursery Center 57 Love’s Bedding & Furniture 99 MB Pro Landscape Design 110 MJ Harrington Jewelers 110 Mascoma Dental Associates 69 Mascoma Savings Bank 9 McGray & Nichols 50 Mertens House 66 Millstone at 74 Main 61 Mindful Dermatology 75 Montshire Museum of Science 42 Morgan Hill Bookstore 61 Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center 74 Nature Calls 15 New London Gallery, Custom Picture Framing, Fine Arts & Crafts 61 New London Garden Club 60 New London Opticians 60 Northcape Design Build 32 Northern Motorsport 100

Old Hampshire Designs 83 On Stage Dancewear 8 Peraza Dermatology Group 5 Pleasant Acres 4 Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Co. 61 Quail Hollow 49 Quechee Lakes Listing 33 Richard Electric 75 Riverlight Builders 103 Royal Towne Gifts 103 Santorini Taverna 41 Simple Energy 7 Springfield Medical Care Systems Inside front cover Springfield Pharmacy 67 Springfield Regional Development Corp. 78 St. Johnsbury Academy 101 Sugar River Bank 48 Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring 90 Sugarbush Golf Resort 27 Summercrest Senior Living Community 38 Sunapee Getaways 60 Systems Plus Computers 29 TK Sportswear 108 Tatewell Gallery 105 The Carriage Shed 109 The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens 43 The Flying Goose Brewpub 60 The Inn at Pleasant Lake 60 The MV Kearsarge Dinner Boat and the MV Sunapee II 43 The New London Inn and The Coach House Restaurant 61 & 82 The Ultimate Bath Store 11 Timeless Kitchen Design 40 Topstitch Embroidery 84 Tucker’s Restaurant 104 Unleashed 61 Upper Valley Aquatic Center 84 Upper Valley Haven 105 Upper Valley Oral Surgery 23 Upper Valley Pediatric Dentistry 77 Upper Valley Ride 84 VINS 42 Vitt & Associates 98 Wagner Hodgson 25 White River Family Eyecare 59 Wilson Tire Company 82 WISE 109 Women’s Center for Binge and Emotional Eating 29 Woodstock Inn & Resort 74 Yankee Barn Homes 6

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After rounding Cape Horn at the “bottom of the world,” Dianne Titus stopped at Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan, Chile, to see hundreds of penguins!

Josh Neily and Chantelle Perry were married on August 22, 2015. Photo by Brian Keith Media.

The wedding of Katey Finlayson-Brown and Dean Wilber, with their girls and parents Ron and Beth Finlayson-Brown and Harold and Laurie Wilber.

Alex and Betsy celebrating the Willey wedding in Florida.

Andrew Schain with some high school friends he hadn’t seen in 20 years.

Liza Deignan and Dan Bellmore canoeing on the Vezere River in the French Dordogne. French Resistance fighters hiding supplies during WWII found 40,000-year-old cave drawings throughout the area.

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Mindy Scott and her daughter on vacation.

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