Woodstock Magazine - Spring 2018

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Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens Classes, tastings, dinners & more

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52 46 Stay Fit and Support the Arts The Red Barns 52 at Kelly Way Gardens

by Mark Aiken

Run the Race Around the Lake.

by Meg Brazill

Renovated and ready to host demonstrations, classes, and dinners.

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Horses Therapeutic Riding Program

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High

by Katy Savage

Horses aid recovery and empower their riders.

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Cover photo and this page, top: Both courtesy of the Woodstock Inn & Resort by Jim Westphalen Photography.

CONTENTS

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Departments

13 Editor’s Note 14 Contributors 16 Online Exclusives 73 Happenings 79 Advertisers Index 80 Last Glance

18 Everyday Essentials

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Tips for healthy living.

22 Around & About

by Cassie Horner

28 What’s New

38 Great Outdoors

by E. Senteio

How does your garden grow?

68 Bright Ideas

Collective – The Art of Craft.

31 Spotlight

by Lauren Seidman

Frameworks Studio.

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E D I TO R ’ S N OT E

IAN RAYMOND

Favorite Things What do you most look forward to with the arrival of spring? My list of favorite things of the season is a long one: the smell of damp earth after a rain shower, tender shoots poking up from the dirt, and pale green leaves gently unfolding a little more every day. Consider scoping out the beautiful views during the Race Around the Lake (page 46), sponsored by BarnArts and scheduled for May 20 at Silver Lake State Park. Come out, join your neighbors, and enjoy a fun-filled day while supporting the arts. Another favorite outdoor activity this season is gardening, and Suzy Hickey of the Woodstock Farmers’ Market garden center is sharing some tips beginning on page 38.

Allow some time on your calendar to visit the newly renovated Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens opening May 1 (page 52). Master Gardener Ben Pauly and Woodstock Inn & Resort Executive Chef Rhys Lewis have transformed the spaces into a garden studio and a culinary studio for demonstrations, tastings, wine and food pairings, floral arranging, and dining.

Once you see the photography presented in this article, you’ll thank Ben and Rhys for their remarkable vision, and you’ll want to go see it for yourself as soon as possible.

We’re also visiting Susanne Haseman and her dedicated staff at the High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program in Sharon, Vermont (page 60).

We know you’ll enjoy meeting them—and their gentle horses—and come away appreciating the work they do to make life better for many people in our area. In this issue, we’re also checking in with the fine folks at Frameworks, owners Maureen and Neal Dow (page 31), who can frame and preserve your cherished photographs, artwork, and keepsakes.

No matter where you venture this spring, stay informed with the latest news and events online at www.woodstockmagazine.com. Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com

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Mark is a freelance writer from Richmond, Vermont. He teaches skiing at Stowe and trains for marathons with his wife. He is also involved in another grueling and never-ending endurance sport with his wife: parenting.

Mark Aiken

Cassie is a writer, editor, and publisher and the author of a historical novel, Lucy E.—Road to Victory. Her roots in Vermont go back almost 200 years and inspire her love of the natural world and history. She lives in Plymouth, Vermont, with her husband and two dogs—an English Shepherd and a mini Dachshund.

Cassie Horner

Jim Mauchly

Jim was given his first camera at the age of six. During high school he worked weekends as a photographer’s assistant in his hometown of Norristown, Pennsylvania. While serving in the Navy, he attended photography school and received training in photojournalism, aerial photography, and portraiture. Jim is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. In 2001, he opened Mountain Graphics Photography, a professional studio, photo gallery, and custom frame shop in Fairlee, Vermont.

Katy is an award-winning reporter and freelance writer for both print and digital publications. She’s a lifelong Vermonter who enjoys all things outdoors, from running and hiking to cross-country skiing and snowboarding. She loves finding interesting people and places to write about.

Katy Savage

Lauren is a writer for the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock. She is the author of the children’s book What Makes Someone a Jew? When she’s not writing or editing, Lauren enjoys birding, hiking, snowshoeing, and supporting Upper Valley eateries.

Lauren Seidman

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E V E RY DAY E S S E N T I A L S Tips for Healthy Living

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s the weather warms, getting some exercise out in the sunshine can be great for your mood—and research finds it may also be good for your heart. A combination of exercise and sufficient vitamin D levels helps reduce the risk of serious heart problems more than either one alone. An analysis of more than 10,000 adults found that those who got the recommended amounts of exercise and had adequate vitamin D levels had a 23 percent lower risk of heart attack or stroke. People who met physical activity targets but were deficient in the sunshine vitamin did not have a lower risk.

The body produces vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It’s also found in some foods, including oily foods such as salmon and fortified cereals and milk.

Create a Spring

Weather Kit

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rom high winds to thunderstorms to floods, spring weather can be unpredictable. Be prepared by having an emergency kit on hand. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends including the following items:

• A flashlight, weather radio and batteries, and an evacuation plan for your family (including pets) • Contact information for your family and neighbors, insurance information, and medical information

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• A first-aid kit with bandages and antibiotic ointment, plus personal hygiene items • A five-day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food • Sleeping bags and blankets.

To Boost Your Memory, Read Out Loud

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ant to remember certain information? Reading aloud improves your chances of remembering it. In a study where 95 people were asked to remember information in four different ways (reading silently, hearing someone else read it,listening to a recording of themselves reading the information, and reading it aloud), reading out loud proved to be the best way to remember the information. Regular exercise and movement are also strong building blocks for a good memory, and this study adds to the evidence that action and activity improve memory.

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Enjoy Vermont’s

Natural Bounty

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ugar maple sap starts to flow in March when the days are warm and the nights are cold, and it’s a great time to learn more about one of the many things that make our state special. Head to Sugarbush Farm in Woodstock and take a tour of the sugarhouse and—if you time it right—see the maple syrupmaking process in action. Sap boiling doesn’t happen every day, so it’s best to call a couple of days in advance to verify when the sugar makers will be boiling sap.

Pure maple syrup is made from the sap that flows from sugar maple trees, and it contains no preservatives, no added sugar, no coloring, and no chemicals. (Pancake syrups, by contrast, are usually sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup and contain imitation maple flavor and preservatives.) Maple syrup should be refrigerated after it’s opened, and according to Sugarbush Farm, it tastes even better when heated briefly (about 30 seconds in the microwave usually does the trick).

It’s fine to put any leftover syrup back into the jug. For more information, including hours and directions, visit www.sugarbushfarm.com or call (802) 457-1757.

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Strategies for the Sneezin’ Season

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s winter turns to spring, tree pollen can trigger sneezing, wheezing, and watery eyes in people with allergies. According to experts, climate change is making the spring allergy season worse— it starts earlier and lasts longer.

To cope with spring allergies, schedule outdoor activities for late afternoon, when pollen counts are usually lower. When it’s time to cut the grass, wear a mask if you mow it yourself. (Even better? Hire a neighborhood kid to do it for you!) Keep pollen off clothes by drying them indoors, and when the temperature starts to rise, avoid window fans and opt for an air conditioner. An air purifier with a HEPA filter will help trap allergens indoors, but have someone else change the filter.

Anti-inflammatory foods like leafy greens, brightly colored veggies, and berries can help tame allergy symptoms. Vitamins A, C, and E; probiotics; and bioflavonoids may also offer relief.

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A RO U N D & A B O U T

By Cassie Horner

Baby Farm Animal Celebration

at Billings Farm & Museum

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“What speaks better to spring than baby animals? It celebrates rebirth on the farm.”

— Jen Kopf,

Manager of Interpretation and Education

Above: Piglets pose for their portrait.

Left: Little ones enjoy seeing chicks.

Opposite: Lambs wearing hand-knit sweaters wait to greet visitors.

When the Baby Farm Animal Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum began in 2009, about 350 people came out to enjoy the fun on a spring day. In 2016, the popularity of the event brought that number to about 2,700, a clear indication of how much visitors are attracted to these little signs of spring. This year, the twoday event will be held on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, from 10am to 4pm.

“What speaks better to spring than baby animals?” says Jen Kopf, Manager of Interpretation and Education. “It celebrates rebirth on the farm. People can get up close to calves, lambs, baby bunnies, and chicks. Sometimes there are ducklings and goslings. A young pair of working steer will be on hand. It is quite a family event with people bringing their little children to see little animals.”

This year, four piglets will be joining the celebration, and they’re sure to be a hit. In addition to the baby animals, there will be crafts, heirloom seed planting, and ice cream from the dairy barn. The farm manager’s house will also be open, and the sweaters knit by staff member Ann D’Anna for the lambs are always a highlight of the festivities.

The event is designed so visitors can enjoy the day at their own pace. “It is a very informal event,” Jen says. “The animals do the talking for themselves.”

The crafts will include making lamb handprints and a piglet-inspired craft. The seed-

planting activity provides peat pots, soil, and seeds ranging from sunflowers and herbs to radishes and lettuce. People choose seeds, plant them, and take the pots home to eventually transfer the plants into their own gardens.

“It’s the time of year when we anticipate spring,” Jen says. “You can really feel it.” For more information about the Baby Farm Animal Celebration and Billings Farm & Museum, visit www.billingsfarm.org.

People of all ages come out to enjoy the animals and to participate in activities at the celebration.

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Chris Curtis plays the ukulele.

Open Mic at ArtisTree On select Thursday evenings at 7pm at ArtisTree in South Pomfret, musicians are invited to play at Open Mic hosted by Jim Yeager. It’s a relaxed venue, offering people the chance to play and listen. Musicians of all levels are welcome, and they can play alone or with a group. It’s an opportunity to have fun in a space devoted to music.

“I really like bringing people together in a musical setting,” says Jim. “At ArtisTree, unlike in a bar where people are talking to each other, it’s quiet with people really listening, so musicians learn to play in a quiet space. It’s a good place to spread your wings.”

When Open Mic started about five years ago, the first night was mainly Jim playing for two hours, but

Above: An array of guitars.

Right: Host Jim Yeager entertains.

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Carl Goulet plays the guitar.

the evening quickly attracted musicians and now includes 15 to 25 people.

Jim, a musician originally from Philadelphia, moved to Vermont in 2010 and connected with the musical community. He met Kathleen Dolan and Mark van Gulden of ArtisTree at a BarnArts fundraiser where the three performed Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” together. They asked Jim to host an open mic night. He mainly sings and plays guitar but also plays many other instruments, and he does other open mic nights around the Upper Valley.

“I like the process of developing new artists,” Jim says. “There are a lot of nervous performers in front of people for the first time. Open Mic is a way for them to get tips from listeners. It is incredible to work with people at the forefront of the music business.”

For information about the Open Mic schedule, visit www.artistreevt.org.

Sandi Ellen Anderson on stage.

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Ottauquechee Health Foundation

Supports Community Health

OHF staff include Grants Coordinator Beth Robinson, Executive Director Adrienne Sass, and Program Coordinator Tonya Hoyt (not pictured).

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Health care can be expensive, and for people without adequate resources, getting what they need can be a struggle.

The Ottauquechee Health Foundation, based in Woodstock, helps people in the Woodstock area meet these challenges successfully. Whether it’s dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, or a gym membership for someone with depression, OHF can help. “Our core mission is providing funding through grants for health and wellness needs,” says Executive Director Adrienne Sass. “We want to get people onto the road to their best health.”

OHF conducts its good works through a variety of programs. The core program is the Good Neighbor Grant initiative that serves people with limited financial means in Woodstock and eight surrounding communities. This is supported by funds raised locally from private donors.

New programs at OHF have been designed to focus on prevention. One program, SMILES, is a preventative oralhealth screening program that works to reduce urgent dental needs through funding and coordination of preventive dental care.

“The hope is that, over time, this will lead to a reduction in people going to the dentist or even to the emergency department with major dental problems. Originally, it was called SMILES for Seniors, but we realized that oral health concerns many adults and so expanded it to help people 18 years and older,” Adrienne explains.

In 2016 OHF launched the Mindful SELF Program to support mental health in local communities through prevention and early intervention with children and families. This school-based program currently reaches about 220 pre-K through sixth-grade students in Woodstock, Barnard, and Reading elementary schools. The goal is to teach both children and their teachers by being in classes and spreading the message of self-awareness, focused at-

“Our core mission is providing funding through grants for health and wellness needs.

It’s all smiles at the Art of SELF Summer Family Mindfulness Program.

tention, and kindness to oneself and others. The program partners with mindfulness educator Susan Mordecai.

A long-standing program at OHF is HIRS, a health information referral service that matches people in need of care at home with caregivers. For more information about OHF, visit www.ohfvt.org.

We want to get people onto the road to their best health.”

— Adrienne Sass, Executive Director

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W H AT ’ S N E W

Collective – The Art of Craft

Local store is honored as the newest Vermont State Craft Center Gallery

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ollective – The Art of Craft, located in Woodstock, has been named as a new Vermont State Craft Center Gallery. The gallery joins Frog Hollow Craft Center in Burlington, Artisans Hand Craft Gallery in Montpelier, the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield, and the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild in St. Johnsbury as Vermont’s only Designated State Craft Center Galleries. An additional designation for State Craft Education Centers includes the Shelburne Craft School in Shelburne, the Vermont Woodworking School in Fairfax, and the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow.

Galleries and education centers that apply for state designation are judged on a variety of measures, including the diversity and quality of work displayed in galleries and the breadth and quality of class offerings in educational organizations.

Collective founding members (from left): Nicholas Seidner, Lynn Adams, Kathy Myers, Deirdre Donnelly, Windsor County State Senator Alison Clarkson, Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Vermont Heather Pelham, and Collective director Marcia Hammond. Not pictured: founding member Nicholas Kekic. Photo courtesy of the gallery.

“We are delighted to be recognized by the state of Vermont and to join the other wonderful organizations that have already been honored in this way,” says Marcia Hammond, founder of Collective – The Art of Craft, which is a collectively managed gallery featuring fine hand-crafted items made by local artisans. The artisans at Collective offer guests a creative blend of beautifully honed and superbly crafted objects for everyday use. Its home is a historical stone building adjacent to the Kedron River.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. For more information, visit www.collective-theartofcraft.com or call (802) 457-1298.

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Shop & Stay In & Around Quechee this Spring

Perfect Fur Salon

Pet Groomer and Doggy Daycare Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 369-2966 www.perfectfursalon.com

Quality Inn

The Vermont Spot

5817 Woodstock Road Quechee, VT (802) 295-7600 qualityinnquecheegorge.com

Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6274 Open daily 9:30am–5:30pm

Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm Sat by appointment

Quechee Home Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 281-6482 Open daily 10am–5pm

Singleton’s Market 6962 Woodstock Road Quechee, VT (802) 698-8675 Find us at our Facebook page Open daily 8am–7pm

Antiques Collaborative, Inc.

Andrew Pearce Bowls

6931 Woodstock Road (Route 4) Quechee, VT (802) 296-5858 www.AntiquesCollaborative.com

59 Woodstock Road Hartland, VT Between Quechee and Woodstock (802) 735-1884 www.andrewpearcebowls.com

Open daily 10am–5pm Closed Wed

Vermont Alpaca Store & Living The Dream Alpaca Farm Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 490-8329 www.livingthedreamalpacafarm.com Open daily 10am–5pm

Open daily 10am–5pm

Artifactory Quechee Gorge Village Route 4 Quechee, VT (802) 369-2153 www.artifactorynh.com Open daily from 10am-5pm

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FRAMEWORKS STUDIO Conservation through design and craftsmanship

By Lauren Seidman | Photos by Lynn Bohannon

T Top: Frameworks owners Maureen and Neal Dow.

o frame a piece of art or treasured keepsake is to elevate it from object to heirloom. Anything precious—from oil paintings to finger paintings, statement necklaces to sports jerseys—can be preserved and passed down to future generations. But the decision to frame something is just the first step in a deeply meaningful and personal process.

Above: A wide variety of wood, painted, and metal frames is available.

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“We take it all into perspective,” Neal says. “The size of the piece determines the size of the frame. We might try to pull some colors from the piece for the matting, then see how that goes with the frame.”

Keys to creating a timeless artifact include choosing the best frame, mat, and type of glass. At Frameworks Studio on Pleasant Street, owners Maureen and Neal Dow have spent the last decade guiding clients through these choices and delivering custom framing characterized by superior craftsmanship.

The Dows were heading into retirement in 2008 when they learned that a Randolph, Vermont, framing business was for sale. Maureen had been working at Woodstock’s Wild Apple Graphics and Neal at Tele Atlas in New Hampshire.

And although they hadn’t been looking to start a business of their own, the opportunity to marry Maureen’s background in design with Neal’s carpentry skills proved too tempting to pass up.

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Above: Frameworks' well-stocked studio has everything the Dows need to satisfy customers' needs and desires.

After a three-month apprenticeship in Randolph, the Dows moved the shop to Woodstock. Maureen laughs, “2008 wasn’t the best year to start a business, so we’re really proud of being here for 10 years.”

SPANNING THE GAMUT

Specializing in conservation and classic looks that will never go out of style, Maureen and Neal treat every person and every piece as unique. There are no ready-made frames in their shop, and they work with each client to select the materials that best suit the piece and the place where it will be displayed.

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Clockwise from top: Neal prepares a mat for cutting and (below) finishes cutting the mat. Completed works in front of colorful frame samples. Many customers prefer antique-style frames for their artwork.

Online Extra Find a list of unique items the Dows have framed online at www.woodstockmagazine.com.

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“People can come here with children’s art and high-end oil paintings,” Maureen says. “It spans the gamut.” Neal agrees.

“One thing we stress,” he says, “is the conservation part of framing.”

While some clients know exactly what they want, others depend on the Dows’ expertise. “We take it all into perspective,” Neal says. “The size of the piece determines the size of the frame. We might try to pull some colors from the piece for the matting, then see how that goes with the frame.”

As soon as clients enter the cozy shop, they’re greeted with enticing options. Sample frames decorating the walls range from maple, cherry, mahogany, and walnut hardwood crafted locally in Vermont to distressed wood with a vintage look and burl wood with a modern look, as well as metal frames that come in purple, silver, gold, red, and almost every color in between.

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Top: Neal uses a V-nailer to assemble a frame.

Above: Cedar-shake shingles cover the freestanding barn that houses Frameworks Studio.

Clockwise from top: Customers can choose from a large selection of matboards to coordinate with their frame, creating their own unique look. Neal completes a piece by putting the dust cover and wire on the back. Some of the tools used in the framing process. Embossed wooden frames (left) and a variety of metal frames. Maureen shows a customer the approximate size of her framed project.

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Neal and Maureen try different options to find the perfect mat color. After ten years of experience in the framing business, the couple realizes they work best as a team.

Acid-free mattings, ideal for conservation, come in shades from whites, offwhites, and grays to greens, blues, and metallics and are available for clients to peruse. Color profiles change frequently, so new samples of frames and matting arrive regularly. Also displayed for clients’ consideration are examples of museum glass, UV glass, plexiglass, and acrylic, with explanations of the uses and benefits of each.

During the 10 years they’ve been in business, Maureen and Neal have framed paintings, photographs, posters, textiles, jewelry, plates, and quilts.

They’ve even crafted shadowboxes for a wedding-cake topper and riding silks.

“People can come here with children’s art and high-end oil paintings,” says Maureen. “It spans the gamut.” Neal agrees. “One thing we stress,” he says, “is the conservation part of framing.”

OFFERING HANDS-ON, PERSONALIZED SERVICE

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tention to detail. They cut matting by hand, which allows for fine-tuning, and with their in-shop glass cutter, they can accommodate requests to frame oversized objects such as long fabric pieces.

Every item leaves the studio ready to hang, with dustcover, hook, and bumpers. Much of the art in area hospitals and health centers, including Woodstock’s Ottauquechee Health Center and multiple Dartmouth-Hitchcock locations, has been framed by the Dows.

In addition to custom framing, the Dows will work with old frames if a client requests it. They also offer canvas stretching, dry mounting, and lamination services, and in some circumstances they’ll make deliveries and assist with hanging the item. While their business hours are shown as 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday and 10 to noon on Saturday, Maureen and Neal are happy to see clients at other times by appointment.

“Our clientele is the best!” Maureen says. Woodstock residents, both full and part time, as well as visitors to the area find their way to Frameworks Studio, often through referral from one of the art galleries in town.

Maureen particularly enjoys get-

Top: Neal finishes a project as Maureen looks on.

Above: A closer look at the V-nailer, which fastens the corners of the frame.

ting to know her customers and the stories behind the pieces they bring to be framed. Some shed tears of joy and gratitude when they see the final product; others return to the shop just to tell Maureen and Neal how the work was received when they presented it.

As they celebrate 10 years in business, the Dows are focused on the present and the future. “We’re excited to be at this point,” Maureen says, “and to carry on.”

Frameworks Studio 63 Pleasant Street Barn Woodstock, VT (802) 356-5235 Follow Frameworks on Facebook and Instagram.

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Better, if you plan for spring!

By E. Senteio

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efore the winter soil warms and the first blooms push their way toward sunshine, now is the perfect time to plan your garden.

What is your vision? Is it to have fresh vegetables for a healthy lifestyle or the enjoyment of a riot of colorful, fragrant flowers? Before you run outside with a shovel after a spontaneous plant-buying spree, a new or established garden will be best served with a bit of thought and preparation.

PLAN BEFORE YOU PLANT

Stroll around your yard. Winter’s barrenness creates a blank canvas. Let your vision blossom. What size garden can your yard support? Was last year’s garden all you dreamed? If you don’t have a yard, no worries. Consider a container garden.

Generally, the same rules apply, just on a smaller scale.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Most plants—flowers and vegetables—require at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Don’t tuck your garden under an overhang or in the shadow of your house.

Spend a day following the sun around your yard.

Is your plot easy to reach with a hose?

If not, you’re less likely to water regularly. Consider a longer, lighter, less-likelyto-tangle hose, or better yet, an automatic

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Will you grow flowers or vegetables or both?

Is your intent to attract butterflies or hummingbirds? sprinkler. And unless you want to be the first stop at the deer buffet, try not to plant too near the woods. Still, deer eat just about any plant or shrub. Can the area or plants easily be protected with tall fencing or chicken wire? Now is the time to reconsider your established garden. Is it in its happy place?

HOW WILL YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Will you plant directly in the earth, in rows or mounds, or in a raised garden bed? Your first thought might be to plant directly in soil, but aging backs and creaky knees benefit from a raised garden. Other advantages include greater control over soil quality and nutrients.

With container gardening—depending on the size of your containers—you have more mobility and longevity since you can move them into the sun, the shade, or inside to avoid the first frost (and weeding is a breeze).

SELECT THE BEST PLANTS FOR YOU

Will you grow flowers or vegetables or both? Is your intent to attract butterflies or hummingbirds? Sunflowers and bee balm attract both until the first frost. Is your time limited and minimum maintenance a priority? Perennials bloom for two or more seasons, so no need to replant year after year. Annuals live flashy lives full of color for one season, unless they’re self-seeding.

Vegetables are mainly annuals, but there are exceptions like rhubarb and asparagus. All plants need water, sunshine, and healthy soil. However, what catches your eye on the cover of a magazine may not be your best choice, according to Woodstock Farmers’ Market (WFM) garden center employee Suzy Hickey.

“People see the latest and greatest specimen of vegetable or flower and

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want it. Some have beautiful blooms the first season, then after a cold snap, they never bloom again.” That, says Suzy, is why WFM stocks “tried-and-true specimens we know will do well in our region.”

GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY

In containers, raised beds, or in the ground, soil matters. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are plants’ primary nutrients. There are a variety of soil amendments to balance and condition your garden. Composts help with water retention and drainage—yes, both.

Greens add nutrients, while peat moss helps sandy soil absorb water. You can buy fertilizers, mulch, and garden soils by the bag or by the truckload.

Eliminate the guesswork and have your soil tested, or talk with your local garden center staff familiar with the region. An established garden can do with a light raking to remove twigs, rocks, and old mulch, then a fresh layer of nutrient-rich soil and mulch. Digging around for more information about soil?

Try the University of Vermont Extension at bit.ly/UVE_Soil.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GROW

Read the tags! Of course, you’ve already discussed your plants’ needs with your favorite plant person, but still, read the tags. Little seedlings are going to grow; make sure you know how tall and how wide! Plants don’t have to be large to have an extensive root system. That sprig of catnip you planted for Princess can grow and overwhelm your garden and lawn before you can say “Puss in Boots.”

Plant taller plants behind shorter ones so they aren’t blocking the sun.

Consider which plants thrive in full sun

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hat is the number-one question Suzy Hickey in the garden department at Woodstock Farmers’ Market is asked. “Vermont has always been safely Zone 3, but you can plant to Zone 4,” she says. “In areas like Woodstock Village, there are Zone 5 plants that maintain their vigor because it doesn’t get as cold.” But as New England weather is prone to temperature drops, Suzy adds, “You’re taking a chance.” To find out more about planting zones across the US, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

TIP: Let your child start a garden on a little square of land just big enough for two to four plants. From sowing the seeds to enjoying the blooms, it’s a literal life lesson. Your child’s excitement at his or her first sprout is a photo-worthy moment. Make it fun!

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and which prefer a bit of shade. Put some distance between varieties that need to be drenched and those that do better in drier soil. How will you know all this? Before you plan to plant (or purchase), read the tags! Learn how at bit.ly/HowToReadPlantTags.

MAINTAIN YOUR PIECE OF EARTH AND PEACE OF MIND

Weeding, fertilizing, and pest control needn’t be overwhelming and time consuming. Before you plant, consider weed suppression. There are numerous techniques, like fabric or plastic sheeting under two to three inches of any one of an endless variety of mulch.

Weeds are going to happen. Remember, prevent a weed today, avoid a jungle tomorrow.

Another pesky issue: pest control.

Ward off the bug brigade with plants that repel insects. “Basil and dill are known to protect tomato plants from hornworms,” says Suzy. “Marigolds are often planted among garden rows because they act as a deterrent to a number of insects and even deer.” Lavender, mint, rosemary, and lemongrass repel mosquitoes. Planting them in containers around your garden, or on your deck, can make your outside time less buggy.

ENJOY THE FRUITS (OR FLOWERS OR VEGGIES) OF YOUR LABOR

Planning before planting increases your chances of success and enjoyment. Your garden can be as simple or complicated as you choose. Grow a cornucopia of vegetables or line a garden path with tulips and hyacinth that bow as you pass.

Still too much? Consider a rock garden. Seriously. Even on a small scale they can be stunning, easy to create, and even easier to maintain. Whatever you decide, plan it, plot it, plant it. As you watch your garden grow, appreciate what you created with your hands . . . and a bit of help from nature.

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Sequence of Bloom

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o keep your yard popping with color from early spring to first frost, consider the sequence of bloom.

Perennials bloom for a few days to a few weeks. Some bloom quickly, others more slowly. Stagger bloom times and varieties when you plant.

Mix in annuals with staggered bloom times to vary and fill out your garden.

Suzy suggests “knowing which plants are more vigorous and will take up more space. Think about combinations of colors and textures.” Big, small, smooth, leafy, spiky, bushy? Plan accordingly and plot it out.

Similarly, with vegetables, don’t plant 10 heads of lettuce (or any other vegetable) so they all mature at once. Plant varieties with different maturation periods. Consider starting seedlings early indoors, and when it’s time to transfer them outdoors, you can also sow seeds in the garden, staggering your bounty.

Online Extra Find important information about plants treated with pesticides online at www.woodstockmagazine.com.

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Unique Shopping & Dining In & AroundWoodstock, VT

The Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max’s Tavern 5518 Vermont Route 12 Barnard, VT (802) 234-9961 www.barnardinn.com Tue–Sat 5–9pm

South Woodstock Country Store & Deli 4800 South Road South Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3050

Danforth Pewter 9 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-7269 www.danforthpewter.com Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm Sun 10am–4:30pm

Mont Vert Cafe 28 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-7143 monvertcafe.com

Fox Gallery 5 The Green Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3944 www.thefoxgallery.com Open daily 11am–4pm or by appointment anytime

Frameworks Studio of Woodstock 63 Pleasant Street Barn Woodstock, VT (802) 356-5235

Mon–Sat 6:30am–6pm Sun 7am–4pm

Mon–Thu 7:30am–5pm Fri & Sat 7:30am–5:30pm Sun 8am–5pm

Tue–Fri 10am–4pm Sat 10am–noon or by appointment anytime.

R.T. Home

Clover Gift Shop

Anything Printed

43 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-5700

10 Elm Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2527 pj@clovergiftshop.com

Anything Printed 2490 East Woodstock Road Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3414 www.anythingprinted.net

Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 12–4pm

Open daily 10am–6pm

Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm

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Shop Local for the Best Selection this Spring!

Whippletree Yarn Shop

Gallery on the Green

Unicorn

7 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1325 www.whippletreeyarnshop.com

1 The Green Woodstock, VT (802) 457-4956 www.galleryonthegreen.com

15 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2480 www.unicornvt.com

Please visit our website for current hours.

Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm

Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm Sat 9:30am–5:30pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm

NT Ferro Jewelers

Teago

The Prince and The Pauper

11 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1901 www.ferrojewelers.com

2035 Pomfret Road Pomfret, VT (802) 457-1626

24 Elm Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-1818 www.princeandpauper.com

Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm

Mon–Sat 7am–6pm Sun 8am–4pm

Cocktails in the Tavern at 5pm Dinner served 7 nights a week starting at 5:30pm

FH Gillingham & Sons

The Village Butcher

The Yankee Bookshop

16 Elm Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2100 www.gillinghams.com

18 Elm Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2756

12 Central Street Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2411 www.yankeebookshop.com

Mon–Sat 8:30am–6:30pm Sun 10am–5pm

Open daily

Mon–Sat 10am–6pm Sun 11am–5pm

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Stay Fit and Support the Arts Run the Race Around the Lake

By Mark Aiken Photos courtesy of BarnArts

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ometimes you have to provide some backstory in order to correctly tell a story. In rare cases, even the backstory requires a backstory. That’s the case with the Race Around the Lake, a running event held at Silver Lake State Park in Barnard on May 20.

You can’t fully appreciate the Race Around the Lake without knowing the story of the Summer Youth Theater program in Barnard. And you wouldn’t have a full understanding of the Summer Youth Theater without knowing about the organization that runs it, BarnArts. So here are the intertwined stories and background of the Race Around the Lake, the Summer Youth Theater, and BarnArts.

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“You get people from all over seeing our whole

community come together.”

— Peter Kahn

From top: Nine-year-old Annesonia Beardsley of Barnard leads the 5k off the start. 2017 Men's 10k winners: Davey Ozahowski (3rd), Kurt Hackler (1st), Mike Torchia (2nd). Peter Kahn with Amanda Anderson and Nancy Ambrose.

Opposite: Erin Magill of Moretown, Vermont, pushes it through the approach to the finish line. She came in first in the women's 5k.

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Clockwise from top left: Parents play at the edge of Silver Lake with their kids after completing the race. BarnArts Race organizers Vali Stuntz and Jane Moss with volunteer Regina Porter (center).

2017 Women 10k winners: Dorcas Wonsavage (3rd), Meagan Boucher (1st), Margaret Gish (2nd). The 10k runners gather for a group photo before the race begins. A "Chef's Table" lunch is included with race registration. Angus McCusker of Rochester, Vermont, comes in 2nd place in the 2017 5k.

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FITNESS, SCENERY, A GREAT CAUSE

For Peter Kahn, veteran of all five Races Around the Lake, this event is his hometown race. “I run the roads and trails of this race pretty much every day,” he explains. Which is why Peter also volunteers to put up signage for the course, do race setup and takedown, and plan it.

“The event is friendly to all levels of runners,” says Peter. The Race Around the Lake has a 5k course, a 10k, and a fun run for kids that takes them around the park for about a quarter of a mile.

Both routes lead runners past the campground at Silver Lake and through the village of Barnard.

“They get to see it all,” says Peter, referring to the metropolis that is Barnard, population 947. The 5k course is—as advertised—a loop around Silver Lake.

“It’s a pleasant circle and great for runners and walkers,” he says.

The 10k is more challenging and features several hills, in particular the hill on Tower Road, the biggest and final climb of the run. The good news is that, at the top of the hill, you’re rewarded with a beautiful view of Mount Moosilauke in New Hampshire. And that reward includes a downhill all the way to

the finish. “You glide off the downhill to find music playing, a lake to cool your feet, and lots of good food,” says Peter.

The race has grown each year, but Peter has noticed increasing numbers of serious runners participating in the 10k. “Five years ago, there was no name recognition,” he says. “Now, some pretty good runners are coming.” Besides an improving field of runners (numbering in the 300s), the food and drink at the finish are top-notch, with local restaurants donating good eats. “You get people from all over seeing our whole community come together,” he says.

gram for 30 kids, and it ends with a theatrical performance open to the public.

Past performances have included Alice in Wonderland, Grease, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Last year, the program produced the musical The Lion King, while Barnard theater fans can look forward to Spamalot this coming summer.

The program helps participants build self-esteem and gain a sense of accomplishment. “I gained confidence performing and speaking in front of crowds,” Jaclyn says. “I enjoyed meeting new people and working together to create something special.”

SUMMER YOUTH THEATER

Seventh grader Jaclyn Hazen ran the 5k around Silver Lake last year. The best part of the race for Jaclyn is knowing that, by participating, she was supporting a worthy cause. The Race Around the Lake is the primary fundraiser for a program called Summer Youth Theater.

How does Jaclyn know this is a program worth supporting? “I have participated in Youth Theater for the last four years,” she says.

The Youth Theater, held in the Barnard Town Hall, is a three-week pro-

“You glide off the downhill to find music playing, a lake to cool your feet, and lots of good food.”

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Online Extra Find more photos online at www.woodstockmagazine.com.

THE BACKSTORY FOR THE THEATER

The Summer Youth Theater is run by the nonprofit BarnArts, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for community members to enjoy, participate in, and engage with the visual and performing arts. It was founded in 2012 by performer and music director Jarvis Green. “He saw an interest in the Barnard community,” says current BarnArts Executive Director Linda Treash, an artist and teacher who has been involved with the organization from the beginning.

It may come as a surprise that an organization in a tiny Vermont town finds enough interest to produce not just the performances that are the culmination of the Summer Youth Theater but also adult plays (like Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs and Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl), musical performances, holiday carol sings, and a New Orleans-style 5 0 F I N D WO O D S TO C K M AGA Z I N E AT W W W. WO O D S TO C K M AGA Z I N E . C O M

Masquerade Carnival. BarnArts also organizes music at the weekly Feast and Field farmers’ market held at historic Clark Farm. “People want this,” Linda confirms. “There are a lot of really talented people here.”

That doesn’t mean BarnArts doesn’t need support; half of its budget comes from ticket revenues and sales and the proceeds from the Race Around the Lake, but the rest comes from private and corporate donations. The race, meanwhile, mostly supports kids who require financial assistance to participate in Summer Youth Theater. “About a third of the students receive scholarships from us,” Linda says.

BarnArts brings music, theater, and visual arts to a tiny community in rural Vermont. It runs a Summer Youth Theater program for kids. If that’s not enough, it organizes a fundraising fitness event—the Race Around

Area kids have fun lining up for the start of the 2015 5k.

the Lake. All of these strengthen and bring the community together.

“Vermont has a lot of people who choose to live here,” Linda says.

“They’re creative and they see value in supporting the arts in their communities.” The interwoven stories of BarnArts, the Summer Youth Theater, and the Race Around the Lake serve as proof that community and the arts are alive and well in Barnard, Vermont.

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he race this year is on Sunday, May 20. For more information and to sign up, go to runsignup .com/Race/VT/Barnard/BarnArts RaceAroundtheLake. To learn more about BarnArts Center for the Arts, go to www.barnarts.org.

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By Meg Brazill | Photos by Jim Westphalen

The

Renovated and ready to host demonstrations, classes, and dinners

Red Barns

at Kelly Way Gardens

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hen Benjamin Pauly (Ben) first envisioned an organic garden at the former Kelly farm, he designed the overgrown, fallow field to become a destination in itself. Ben is the Master Gardener at Kelly Way Gardens, where the half-acre garden he began in 2013 for the Woodstock Inn & Resort has blossomed into three thriving acres of vegetables, herbs, berries, and fruit trees that supply the inn’s kitchen.

Below: Resort Executive Chef Rhys Lewis shares knowledge about produce from the gardens in his new Red Barns Kitchen Studio.

Opposite: A classroom setting provides both an opportunity to learn from a demonstration and to taste creations prepared by the culinary team.

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Above: Horses and drivers line up for the judge to inspect their turnout and listen to his verdict to see how they placed in their class.

Opposite: Local driver Wilson Groves executes the cones portion of his combined test.

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Above: Repurposed chandeliers and sconces from the resort complement the rustic atmosphere.

Opposite: Master Gardener Benjamin Pauly shares his expertise at one of his many gardening classes.

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Ben also produces an exquisite variety of cut flowers and plantings that are used throughout the Inn as natural décor. The garden provides both culinary inspiration for the chefs and a bounty of organic produce for the inn. It also attracts visitors—a lot of visitors. What Ben didn’t expect was the extent to which the garden would also become a desirable destination for classes, events, dining, and activities.

Each season, Ben has taken on new challenges—no small feat when you consider that the work in the garden is all manual; no mechanization is involved.

As the garden has grown, Ben has also grown opportunities for the experiential aspect of it, which has previously included garden tours, tomato tastings (with 57 varieties grown, this is a unique event), and the occasional outside-dining event.

This year, two 19th century barns original to the former Kelly farm’s dairy operation have become attractive beacons and destinations for increased

activities and dining. The red barns have been completely transformed; they now house a garden studio and a culinary studio where demonstrations, tastings, wine and food pairings, floral arranging, and dining will take place led by Master Gardener Ben Pauly and Resort Executive Chef Rhys Lewis.

BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL SPACES

Around two and a half years ago, the idea to make use of the barns took hold. “We really began thinking about it when Chef Rhys started,” Ben says. Rhys’s reputation for fine food, experimentation, and culinary demonstrations preceded him. Previously, he had worked at two prestigious resorts, the American Club (Kohler, Wisconsin) and Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia).

“In each locale, we set aside a place for private dinners, culinary tastings, demonstrations, and wine tastings,” Rhys says. When he visited the Woodstock

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Above: The Garden Studio has many purposes, from a place to dry flowers used at the resort to a classroom where visitors can hone their gardening skills.

Opposite: The Red Barns sit alongside Kelly Way Gardens, providing easy access to garden tours and for collecting produce and flowers.

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“A barn was built here, a farm was here,” he says. “It’s not made up, it’s not a planned

community. Ben had a vision for it.” The farm to table concept has blossomed around the country, but in Vermont, “it’s a lifestyle, not a tagline.”

Inn for an interview, he was surprised—and clearly impressed—by the magnitude and quality of Kelly Way Gardens. He hoped that there would be a way to create a spot there for dining. The answer stood in front of him—two beautiful old barns in need of a lot of work.

“When we started discussing how to use the barn space, Chef Rhys already had great experience in demo kitchens and spaces where he could teach a class,” Ben says. Rhys will have a real opportunity here, as the barns provide a bigger demonstration space (and the garden is far larger) than any he’s worked with previously.

Rhys says that he particularly likes that it’s authentic. “A barn was built here, a farm was here,” he says.

“It’s not made up, it’s not a planned community. Ben had a vision for it.” The farm to table concept has blossomed around the country, but in Vermont, “it’s a lifestyle, not a tagline.”

Rhys emphasizes that Ben grows an astounding 10 tons of produce without machinery and 100 percent of it goes to the Woodstock Inn. Being able to show that garden to guests will likely be memorable for them. “When people go home and see a little pint of raspberries at a market, they’ll know what goes into producing it.” The same goes for any of the produce.

“Understanding these things increases satisfaction and enjoyment.”

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designing the barns, complementing one another’s strengths. Rhys has designed several professional kitchens, and Ben has a master’s degree in architecture. “Rhys sketched out what we needed to do in the summer of 2016,” Ben says. The location of a kitchen island, the appliances, and kitchen tools are all significant. “When the 2016 season was done, I started working on plans that November.” Ben drew the tables and Rhys provided the specifications. Even the wood for the tables was locally grown and harvested from Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. The tables in the garden studio are white pine, and the tables in the culinary studio are sugar maple.

TASTINGS, DEMOS, CLASSES, AND MORE

Originally, the two barns were separate but are now connected by a hallway. In the culinary studio, up to 45 people can be seated for a dinner, or the space can be rearranged for tastings and demonstrations. The garden studio can accommodate about 12 people for a workshop in floral arranging, which requires a lot of room, or it can hold many more for other kinds of demonstrations.

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The authentic wood beams and boards blend in beautifully with an amazing culinary experience.

An elegant candelabra chandelier, suspended from the lofty barn ceiling, brightens the rustic splendor of the culinary studio’s interior. Lanterns along the wall give a nod to the 19th century while providing a soothing 21st century ambience. Natural light pours in from wide screened doors and tall windows. Contemporary design enhances the simplicity of the post-and-beam style of both barns.

“Our goal is for the barns to act as an activity hub for the Inn,” Ben says. “The garden and barns are a place for people to come and enjoy, just like they might make a visit to Billings Farm & Museum or the National Historic Park.”

People appreciate the “seasonality of Vermont and what can be grown here. It’s a way of embracing the summer and learning something new about gardening, about Vermont,” Rhys adds. Kelly Way Gardens is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays during the summer months, and visitors are encouraged to come and mosey.

Tours and events are scheduled throughout the growing season from May through early October.

Each week, events will include Five Senses Garden Tours and Slow Tea in the Garden. The Garden Studio will offer a weekly Summer Garden Series along with monthly cut-flower classes during the growing season and other classes with tantalizing titles. A Tasty Terroir: Soil and Nutrient Density, Planting for Beneficial Insects and Pollinators, How to Make a Great Garden Smoothie, and Pumpkins, Squashes, and Gourds – Oh My! are part of the planned lineup. In the Culinary Studio, Chef Rhys’s plans currently include a Garden Tour and Tasting Series along with classes like Marvelous Mushrooms, Getting to the Root (a rootbased vegetable session), Considering the Carrot, Berry Sensations, and others that are produce based.

At the height of the season in July and August, a Red Barn dinner series will be offered on Sundays. Other plans include special talks with Vermont cheese makers, dairy farmers, the chef, and the gardener. Chef Rhys says that, come September, they will offer a fall series called Back Roads.

“There will be a whole variety of programs; some are tastings and some are demos, while for other ones you’ll go to eat a meal.”

Outdoors there is a special area where about 150 people can be seated for dining. “From there, nothing in the view is manmade except for the beautiful barns,” Rhys says. “You feel like you’re on top of the world.”

For More Information Kelly Way Gardens is certified organic by the Vermont Organic Farmers Association.

For information about tours and events at Kelly Way Gardens, contact: Woodstock Inn & Resort 14 The Green Woodstock, VT (802) 332-6853 www.woodstockinn.com

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High Horses

Therapeutic Riding Program Horses aid recovery and empower their riders

By Katy Savage Photos by Jim Mauchly/MountainGraphics.com

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t was feeding time, and all the horses in this snowy pasture tucked away on a long private driveway were antsy. But one of them didn’t budge. Hali, a dark-colored horse, was quiet—calm for the moment near owner Susanne Haseman’s side in complete trust. Hali grazed Susanne’s cheek this cold afternoon and waited to be patted.

It took a long time for Hali to get to this point. Hali has a disability; she’s partially blind in both eyes. She came to Susanne’s farm 15 years ago in a “skin and bones” condition from a place where she was neglected. The horse was depressed at the beginning. Hali didn’t like to be touched, and she kept to herself— “all the things I see my clients go through,” Susanne says.

Right: Rebekah Lamb readies Mac for a lesson.

Opposite: Ivy Moo Skribblez with Shasta.

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Above: Cavo, Clancy, Bart, and Poe enjoy some sunshine during downtime at High Horses.

Left: Lena Baird with Jasper.

Therapeutic riding can encompass elements of physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychotherapy.

Above: Ivy checks the saddle.

Right: Maryanne Levin prepares Shasta for a lesson.

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Above: Rebekah gets ready to ride.

Susanne is a Certified Equine Interaction Professional in mental health who provides counseling and animalassisted therapy services. She works with four horses at her farm as “partners” to help people overcome some of their deepest fears and worst challenges, from abuse and trauma to depression and anxiety. According to Susanne, her horses’ challenges and disabilities help clients open up.

CHANGING LIVES FOR THE BETTER

Horses also helped Susanne with her own challenges. Twenty-five years ago, she fell off her horse and broke her leg. At age 41 and three weeks after purchasing the first horse she ever had the chance to own, Susanne’s childhood dream was stripped from her in a second when her saddle slipped sideways during a regular lesson. Her leg was caught in the stirrup and twisted as she fell off, shattering two bones. In a cast for six months, she didn’t know if she’d ride again.

Above: Susanne relaxes at home. Photo by Katy Savage.

Below: High Horses Program Director Sue Miller.

which has changed the lives of hundreds across the Upper Valley.

Therapeutic riding can encompass elements of physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychotherapy. It involves a team—a horse, a riding instructor, and often one or more volunteers. Susanne, who calls herself a “late in life equestrian,” knew nothing about therapeutic riding, but after experiencing her injury, she turned to riding instructor Liz Gesler and decided to start a program for people like her, who had been injured or disabled, recover with the help of horses. “I don’t think either of us knew what we were getting ourselves into,” Liz says.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

It was the first time she felt limited because of a physical disability. The injury changed Susanne’s life and led to the creation of the High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program, the first accredited therapeutic riding program in Vermont,

Susanne and Liz recruited a board of directors and spent a year raising funds while Susanne healed. They drafted bylaws, established nonprofit certification, and found a farm to house the massive equestrian undertaking.

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Above: Susanne greets ones of the horses.

Photo by Katy Savage.

Left: Instructor Aileen Reney with Mac.

From overcoming fear and doubt to gaining enough muscle strength to walk up and down stairs, at High Horses the riders aren’t constrained by the physical limitations of their bodies.

Above: Checking the tack sheets.

Right: Ellen Zaika, site manager, and Sue Miller with Bailey.

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Above: Lesson warmup.

Maryanne and Ivy get Shasta ready to go out in the snow.

High Horses moved to several different locations before acquiring its own facility in Sharon in 2016. The program now sees about 300 riders a year, houses 10 horses, and is supported by 135 volunteers. Clients come from all over the Upper Valley, and they arrive with just about every kind of disability, including challenges associated with autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and cerebral palsy.

High Horses also works with veterans, and the organization partners with area nonprofits like Safeline, Inc., in Chelsea to support sexual and domestic violence victims, as well as Zack’s Place in Woodstock to serve those with special needs. From overcoming fear and doubt to gaining enough muscle strength to walk up and down stairs, at High Horses the riders aren’t constrained by the physical limitations of their bodies.

Patricia Goodrich, 82, of Randolph, Vermont, rides to keep her muscles strong and her memory sharp. “This is a new chapter in my life,” she states.

Patricia and the other riders reach new goals with every lesson. Sitting tall on a moving animal improves core strength, steering teaches self-control, and the sweeping motion of brushing a horse

improves arm strength.

Klarey Black, 26, of Enfield, New Hampshire, found a lifelong passion when she started riding at High Horses 15 years ago. Klarey has Sturge-Weber syndrome, a neurological disorder, and her mother Gabbie says that riding has made her more independent. “It’s given her confidence to succeed at this sport,” Gabbie reports.

Horses have taught Hanna DeLong, 24, of Windsor, Vermont, to have selfcontrol. They calmed her angry outbursts as a child and her tendency to take off. She’s learned to accomplish tasks by tackling them in steps. Hanna came to High Horses nearly 10 years ago, and her parents have continued to be impressed by her improvements.

“The people who volunteer here are amazing,” claims Hanna’s mother Becca.

Jeffrey Mullenbrock, 57, travels for an hour from Wells River with caregiver Jim Brown to attend weekly lessons at High Horses. Jeffrey, who has multiple sclerosis in his hands, has been coming to High Horses for about nine years.

His speech is limited, but these challenges seem to disappear on a horse.

“It’s a special part of his week,” says Jim. “I notice a difference when we have a couple of weeks off.”

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Mac stands still to have his bridle put on.

Sitting tall on a moving animal improves core strength, steering teaches self-control, and the sweeping motion of brushing a horse improves arm strength.

Above: Facility manager Amanda Lamoureux with Jasper.

Right: Program horses find time to relax.

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HALI FINDS HER PLACE

Horses also helped Susanne. While she was healing from her injury, she led horses around the arena and leaned on them for support as she walked on her broken leg. The summer after her accident, she was strong enough to ride again. Susanne has learned a lot about horses since then. “They’re incredibly intuitive emotionally,” she says.

Susanne founded her own farm—First Light Farm in Cornish, New Hampshire—about 15 years ago. First Light Farm focuses on the use of animals in mental health. All of her horses help in her practice, but Hali is her best. “She’s the one that goes deep,” Susanne states.

Perhaps that’s because Hali had the most to overcome, learning that there was a place for her in the herd despite her differences, and now she teaches clients “there’s a place for you,” according to Susanne.

Horses have taught Susanne similar lessons. “They’re my go-to place when I need something,” she confesses. “They seem to know what I need—they’re pretty good at figuring that out.”

High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program P.O. Box 278 Sharon, VT (802) 763-3280 highhorses.org

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BRIGHT IDEAS

By Stephen D’Agostino Photos by Christine Navin

A Man, A Truck & Everyone’s Favorite Food Ed Reposa brings pizza—and the food truck experience— to new heights with La Pizza Lupo

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d Reposa loves taking his work vehicle out to get gas or run errands. Unlike, say, a Green Mountain Power truck with orange cones stacked on the back or a utilitarian van a plumber might use, Ed’s vehicle attracts attention.

It’s a 1952 Ford pickup truck, shiny black with a grinning white grill. No logos emblazon the doors. Instead, his mobile place of work, a custombuilt, Italian-designed, wood-fired pizza oven attached to the bed, speaks for itself.

The truck is Ed’s business, La Pizza Lupo. “Last fall,” he recalls, “I drove the truck to South Woodstock Country Store to get coffee. I had a wedding and anniversary party booked before I even got off the porch.”

Ed with an arugula pesto, homemade fresh mozzarella, and Italian sundried pepper (not tomato!) pizza about to go into the oven.

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Clockwise from top: La Pizza Lupo truck at an an event. The truck visits the Hall Art Foundation in Reading, Vermont. Tim Shulga helps out by making a Singleton's smoked pepperoni pizza.

Ed himself is part of what makes La Pizza Lupo interesting and special. He has a warm demeanor and a smile that welcome you to converse.

Even meeting Ed when he’s not accompanied by the truck, you are compelled to chat.

THE BACKSTORY

He and his wife, Sara Kilguss, live in Reading, and they ended up in this area like many of us did. Sara’s family had a house in Taftsville, and for years, the couple would visit when they weren’t working. Work, at least for 12 years prior to their move to the area, was in Providence, Rhode Island, where they owned and operated the restaurant The

Red Fez. “We loved the hospitality industry,” Ed says, “but not the hours and devotion it took to run such a business.” Knowing it was time for a change, they decided they wanted to do “something that was truly different every day and where we could control our own destiny.”

Piecing together their desire for change and their love of the area, they decamped to the Upper Valley. Here, Sara set up her own business, running SK Saddlefit, which sells and repairs saddles for equestrians all over New England. In the meantime, Ed took odd jobs that turned into the ingredients for his next business venture.

He made cheese at Spring Brook Farm, worked for Vermont Qual-

ity Meats, and did some local and distant catering events. On a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, he met the owner of Coastal Crust, a company that retrofits vehicles for mobile pizza ovens. It was then that “truly different” began to take shape.

Working with Coastal Crust, he found the truck that would become his business and the inspiration for a name for his new venture.

“We were out doing events with the guy who built my truck,” Ed says, “and I looked up at the full moon and made a joke that it was the pepperoni moon and from there my mind went to howling at the moon.

Then lupo, or wolf, popped into my head.”

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Equating the moon to a common pizza topping and feeling confident in his choice of business are not surprising. Ed started making pizza at 14, and he is a self-confessed lover of all kinds of pies, even the frozen ones. He’s not alone. “Pizza is so popular across all types of people,” he says. With all the pieces in place, Ed turned the truly different into a reality and sold his first La Pizza Lupo pie in 2017.

Ed describes his style of pizza as “Neo-politan,” a clever take on the classic pie style. “It’s one foot in the old-world style,” he says, “and one foot in America.” With the focus on local cheeses, cured meats, and produce—if he had a third foot—you could say his pizza is also planted in Vermont. Collecting local ingredients is part of the process Ed goes through as he gets ready for every event.

Top: Lupo, a 1952 Ford F600 with the sides opened up, is ready for service at the Hall Art Foundation's First Fridays event.

Above: Tucker Terzian, Tim Shulga, and Ed pose during a break in the action.

TIME TO MAKE THE PIZZA

The first step in the preparation is to get his naturally leavened, cold-fermenting dough rising. He likes to do this three days in advance. While the dough is warming and developing its flavor, he handles step two: deciding what’s going to be on the menu. For public events, he likes to have at least three different pizzas available but no more than six.

For private events, though, he will bring up to 40 ingredients and sauces, so the combinations are seemingly endless.

Step three happens the day before the event. Ed loads wood into the oven, lights it, and gets the temperature up to 900°. He’ll roast any vegetables needed

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If Pizza’s Not Your Thing Shame on you! But seriously, La Pizza Lupo is not all that Ed Reposa does. He also runs Cordwood Catering, which is more than pizza. Ed shows off his culinary skills by offering shellfish, raw bars, roasts, and bar-becue as food options.

Left: Tim slides a pizza into the Valoriani Italian-built wood-burning oven.

Clockwise from top: Parmesan is grated over a Margherita pie. A pesto pie. Ed works the dough while volunteers Tucker and Tim take a break. Ed's wife Sara Kilguss covers the register.

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for the pies and then close up the oven.

Since it’s so efficient at retaining heat, the next day—the day of the event—the oven will still be at 450°.

With his ingredients packed up, he heads off to the event. “I only need to arrive an hour before I plan to cook the first pie,” says Ed. In that time, he loads more wood into the oven to get it back up to 900°.

Once Ed starts doing what he does best, things go like clockwork. When a pie is ordered, it takes two minutes to assemble it and only 90 seconds in the hot oven. These three and a half minutes of repetitive action continue until the event is over or the last pie has been served.

While he’s hard at work, he’s usually wearing a bandana, a t-shirt, and shorts. Though his commitment is to the pie he is assembling at the moment, Ed has an uncanny—but not unexpected—ability to be fully involved in a conversation with his patrons.

Given that La Pizza Lupo is an outside business, Ed does events from spring through fall. The truck made its first appearance of 2018 at the Vermont Overland Maple Adventure Ride (run by fellow Reading resident Peter Vollers) at Ascutney Mountain on March 25. Ed says that La Pizza Lupo will be showing up at many Vermont Overland events this year. In addition, La Pizza Lupo will be at Woodstock’s Market on the Green every other week for the entire season. Although Ed’s on the lookout for other farmers’ markets to participate in, he has increased the number of private events he is catering. “This seems to be the year of the pizza truck wedding,” he says.

If, for some reason, he finds a lull in the action or needs to drum up more business, all he’ll need to do is get in the truck and cruise around the region, appointment book in hand, and let the truck do the work for him. For more information on La Pizza Lupo, visit lapizzalupo.com.

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HAPPENINGS: SPRING 2018 MARCH | APRIL | MAY

April 27

Danika and The Jeb Jeb’s clean and sophisticated style of playing along with Danika’s smooth, soulful vocals have created a unique blend of acoustic pop.

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March–May, Saturdays Qigong on the Mezzanine Norman Williams Public Library, 8:30am NORMANWILLIAMS.ORG

March 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 24 Open Mic with Jim Yeager Join our relaxed, supportive, and fun atmosphere and show off your musical stuff! All levels and abilities are welcome to participate. Come to play or just to listen, watch, and enjoy!

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March 31 Ukrainian Egg Decorating Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30am NORMANWILLIAMS.ORG S P R I N G 2018

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Pentangle Council on the Arts 31 The Green Woodstock, VT (802) 457-3981 WWW.PENTANGLEARTS.ORG

April 5 Ocean’s 11 (1960) Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm

April 19–21, 26, 27 HAIR: The Tribal Rock Musical Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm

April 25 Youth in Arts: HAIR Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 11:30am

March 29, 30 Huntertones Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 29, 10am; 30, 7:30pm Pentangle Council on the Arts WWW.PENTANGLEARTS.ORG

Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm

April–May, Thursdays Play Bridge at Norman Williams!

April–May, Thursdays Thursday Afternoon Knitting Group

Norman Williams Public Library, 3:30pm

Norman Williams Public Library, 4pm

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March 30, 31 Baby Farm Animal Celebration Billings Farm & Museum, 10am–4pm BILLINGSFARM.ORG

May 3 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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April 3, May 1 Recite! Poetry Norman Williams Public Library, 5:30pm NORMANWILLIAMS.ORG

May 10 Complicit Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm

May 25 Jesse Colin Young Band Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm

April 6 MUD Exhibit Opening Reception Join us for a celebration of our most cautiously optimistic season. Area artists will exhibit a variety of works, some anticipating the warmth and color to come, others reflecting on the familiar, spare landscape of recent memory, but especially those works in the here and now—and the MUD. Exhibit goes through May 5.

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March 30 Celebrating Women in Music Join us for an evening of music celebrating women during Women’s History Month. You will recognize and enjoy Jenni & The Junketeers’ renditions of tunes performed by Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Roberta Flack, Bonnie Raitt, Ruth Brown, Patsy Cline, Nora Jones, and more.

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April 6, May 4 Branch Out Teen Night Bookmaking, poetry, art, and more.

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April 6 Los Lorcas: Poetry in Concert In the spirit of Federico Garcia Lorca—gifted musician, legendary poet/playwright, and ebullient performer—poets Partridge Boswell and Peter Money, along with guitarist Nat Williams, fuse poetry and music in a passionate and surprising mashup.

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April 7 Woodstock Vermont Film Series: Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing Billings Farm & Museum, 3 & 5:30pm BILLINGSFARM.ORG

April 10, May 8 What’s on Your Nightstand?

Norman Williams Public Library, 10:15am NORMANWILLIAMS.ORG

April 8 Debussy: A 100 Years Celebration with Matthew O’Dell & Leslie Stroud Solo and chamber works for piano and flute written by one of the 20th century’s most beloved and influential composers, Claude Debussy, an impressionist evocation of poetry, color, and nature created through sound.

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May 17 Séan McCann Séan founded the acclaimed Great Big Sea and is now a solo touring artist with a big story to tell.

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April 13, May 11 Breastfeeding Support Group Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30am NORMANWILLIAMS.ORG

May 4, 11, 18, 25 Foodways Fridays Billings Farm & Museum, 10am–5pm BILLINGSFARM.ORG

May 6 Draft Animal Day Billings Farm & Museum, 10am–5pm BILLINGSFARM.ORG

May 18 TRIO: Pottery Opening Reception Exhibit runs through June 9.

ArtisTree, 5:30pm ARTISTREEVT.ORG

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May 25, 26 Teen Play Production Details to come!

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May 26, 27 Sheep Shearing & Herding Billings Farm & Museum, 10am–5pm BILLINGSFARM.ORG

May 31–June 3 JAG’s Lady Day at Emmerson’s Bar and Grill Details to come!

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May 25 JAZZPLUS Bakriges, Fuller, and Carter are, at heart, exponents of global music, uniting contemporary jazz with other improvisational musical disciplines, including the bold, lyrical, and emotionally charged samba-canção and bossa nova styles. The trio’s unique style transforms the music of the day into the music of the future.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX ACS Design Build..................................................... 37

Gallery on the Green............................................... 45

Alice Williams Interiors........................................... 72

GeoBarns..........................................Inside back cover

Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group........................... ......................................................Inside front cover

Ambrose Custom Builders....................................... 15

Gilberte Interiors....................................................... 4

South Woodstock Country Store & Deli................. 44

Andrew Pearce Bowls............................................. 29

Green Mountain Plumbing & Heating................... 76

Teago General Store............................................... 45

Anichini.................................................................... 11

High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program............. 75

Terrace Communities.............................................. 12

Antiques Collaborative........................................... 29

Hull Maynard Hersey Insurance.............................. 13

The Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max’s Tavern......... 44

Anything Printed..................................................... 44

Jancewicz & Son........................................................ 7

The Braeside Lodging............................................. 36

Artifactory............................................................... 29

Jeff Wilmot Painting............................................... 72

The Carriage Shed..................................................... 6

ArtisTree................................................................... 43

Junction Frame Shop............................................... 76

The Gilded Edge...................................................... 66

Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry................................... 15

The Prince & The Pauper......................................... 45

Kedron Valley Inn.................................................... 67

The Quechee Club..................................................... 1

Landshapes.............................................................. 25

The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm..................... 51

LaValley Building Supply........................................ 30

The Vermont Spot...........................................29 & 59

Mertens House........................................................ 50

The Village Butcher................................................. 45

Mon Vert Café......................................................... 44

The Yankee Bookshop............................................ 45

Montshire Museum................................................. 76

Unicorn.................................................................... 45

Mt. Ascutney Hospital............................................. 43

Upper Valley Haven................................................ 51

N.T. Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers.......................... .........................................................45 & Back cover

Upper Valley Rehabilitation................................... 21

Bensonwood.............................................................. 3 Bentleys.................................................................... 43 Billings Farm & Museum......................................... 36 Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals............................ 42 Boynton Construction............................................. 78 Carpet King & Tile................................................... 50 Clover Gift Shop...................................................... 44 DHMC Dermatology................................................ 75 Danforth Pewter..................................................... 44 Donald J. Neely, DMD............................................. 67

Pentangle................................................................. 14

Vermont Alpaca Store & Living the Dream Alpaca Farm....................................................................... 29

Elevation Clothing................................................... 59

Perfect Fur Salon..................................................... 29

Village Pizza and Grille........................................... 78

Engel & Voelkers....................................................... 9

Pi Restaurant........................................................... 65

WISE......................................................................... 77

F.H. Gillingham & Sons............................................ 45

Piecemeal Pies......................................................... 19

Wagner Hodgson.................................................... 27

First Impressions Salon & Spa................................. 77

Public House of Quechee........................................ 17

Whippletree Yarn Shop.......................................... 45

Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty........... 5

Quality Inn............................................................... 29

William Raveis Real Estate...................................... 19

Fox Gallery............................................................... 44

Quechee Home, Porch & Closet......................29 & 37

Woodstock Beverage.............................................. 78

Frameworks Studio of Woodstock......................... 44

R.T. Home................................................................. 44

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce....................... 66

Friends of Norris Cotton/Prouty............................. 42

Rain or Shine Tent and Events................................ 21

Woodstock Farmers’ Market.................................. 12

G.R. Porter & Sons................................................... 77

Singleton’s Market.................................................. 29

Woodstock Inn & Resort........................................... 2

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LAST GLANCE

Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed . . .

Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. — Henry David Thoreau

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