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Sailing True Love The 96-year-old schooner has been sailing on Seneca Lake for 13 years.

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Very. Open. House.

Designing a thoughtful home goes beyond just material choices.

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Cover: Painting rocks and hiding them in various places for others to find is a hot trend in the region. Read more about it on page 20.

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ver since I moved to the Finger Lakes Region, I have felt it was a special place. Growing up in Pennsylvania, living in such exotic places as New Mexico, and camping all over the United States as a child, have given me more insight and experience on what makes a region a good place to live.

There has been a trend in the population of New York State leaving and moving to other parts of the country – to areas that are warmer and have more job opportunities. And since the recent pandemic has flipped many parts of life on its head, many people are now learning that they can be literally anywhere in the world, and do their job. A trend is showing where people are moving to where they want to live, and not where they have to live.

The Finger Lakes Region and surrounding areas are desirable locations in which to live. The housing market has an almost unprecedented demand for homes. Prices have skyrocketed. And yet, the homes in this region are still more affordable than other parts of the country – by far. Rich Testa, a real estate agent, goes into more detail about the current market on page 27.

And what are homeowners doing with their new properties? Sometimes, they build brand new where a cottage once stood, or transform an old cottage into a beautiful showpiece. One only has to have the vision to see something old and turn it into something new and gorgeous (see pages 46 and 58).

And what activities can we do once we have our Finger Lakes home? The options are endless. If you like water, being on it or near it, then this region is paradise. Catch a ride on a beautiful wooden sailboat out of Watkins Glen (page 40), or use your stand up paddleboard to take a short or long journey (page 52).

If art and culture is your jam, live music seems to be everywhere these days. Visual art can be found at local shops and gift stores and galleries. Cultural experiences are plentiful through immersive activities such as the Seneca Indian signal fire on Bare Hill (page 86), and non-denominational spiritual events at a stone chapel overlooking Keuka Lake (page 72).

Get out, enjoy a day trip, eat some delicious pastries, indulge in some craft beer and wine, and take a leisurely hike to burn off those calories. Enjoy your location in the Finger Lakes this summer!

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Little did I know then that I would eventually be spending my volunteer energies at the New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, which has its origins in Agnes.

The hurricane destroyed a museum in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania that had several trolley cars pertaining to the Rochester area. These cars were rescued and formed the core of NYMT’s collection of transportation vehicles.

Visitors today imagine riding to Geneva in car 157 of the Rochester and Eastern line unaware that it was once up to its floor boards in muddy flood water.

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I have an article request: The life and times of the Humphrey Bogart family spending their summers on Canandaigua Lake in the early part of the 1900s. I wonder if their old Victorian house is still there. Humphrey’s mother was one of the first successful woman illustrators in her time.

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he 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse has been selected for one of only ten History of Equal Rights grants by the Historic Preservation Fund of the National Park Service. The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse (1816 FQMM) in Ontario County, was the only organization awarded this prestigious grant in New York State. The nonprofit was awarded $483,727 to help restore the

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museum to its appearance before the Civil War. Local supporters, many of whom have worked towards 1816 FQMM’s restoration and mission for over a decade, were thrilled by this news. Peter Ingalsbe, Farmington Town Supervisor, noted, “The Town of Farmington is very excited and pleased to learn of the Equal Rights Grant award from the federal Historic Preservation Fund that will allow extensive structural improvements to be made to restoring and preserving the 1816 Quaker Meetinghouse, the largest pre-canal structure (still standing) in Central and Western New York, and a structure that has served many important roles in Native American Rights, African American Rights, and Women’s Rights movements.”

Judith Wellman, President of the 1816 FQMM, stated, “Without strong support from many, many people across New York State and the nation, this project would never have happened. We could not do this without you.”

Restoration work will begin as early as this summer, supervised by John G. Waite Associates, a nationally known architectural firm. The group will continue to raise funds to finish the restoration of the historic meetinghouse, reconstruction of an 1842 committee building, development of landscaping, and both exterior and interior exhibits.

Meanwhile, the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum will continue to present its 2022 programs. Organized around the theme of equal rights for all people, these programs will be held at various locations around Ontario County.

To learn more about or support the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum, please visit farmingtonmeetinghouse.org.

Through August 12…Rising Voices: The Bennet Prize for Women Figurative Realist Painter The Bennet Prize, created in 2018, awards $50,000 to a woman artist to create her own solo exhibition of figurative realist paintings, which then travels the country. The prize propels the careers of women painters who have not yet realized full professional recognition, empowering new artists and those who have painted for many years. The prize expands opportunities for the public, who may not be familiar with figurative realist painting, to learn more about the creative vision of talented women painters in this increasingly popular genre. The exhibit is on view in the West Wing Galleries at the Arnot Museum. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays.

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he festival’s artistic directors, cellist Amy Sue Barston and violinist Kevin Kumar, are passionate about engaging with audiences. Acclaimed musicians themselves, their nontraditional approach to presenting classical works with entertaining insights and storytelling brings new life to the genre. Concertgoers are invited to explore a lighter side of chamber music, prompting the question, “Who would have thought that classical music could be so down to earth?”

At press time, six events have been scheduled in various locations in Monroe and Ontario Counties.

The festival offers an eclectic variety of performances that span traditional chamber music offerings ... from classic composers like Mendelssohn and Schubert to lesser known works that highlight young talent and musicians, with a modern take on the world of chamber music.

This year, the festival will open with the masterful pairing of delicious and unique wines withtheir perfect musical counterparts. Artistic Director Kevin Kumar has chosen European wines that match perfectly with Bach, Debussy and others.

ChamberFest Canandaigua is partnering with The Lake House on Canandaigua. The 4-course meal, selected by their chefs, will be accompanied by music that enhances your dining experience.

Tickets are now on sale at chamberfestcanandaigua.com.

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by Genesee Valley Conservancy as their latest nature preserve.

Donated by Jocelyn Goldberg-Schaible, this property has been informally visited by locals for decades, even being featured in the New York Times in the 1950s. Now, public access to these stunning waterfalls is secured for generations to come thanks to Genesee Valley Conservancy’s ownership. As the drinking water source for the local community, Little Mill Creek is important for more than just its scenic beauty.

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July 12…Finger Lakes Museum’s Yoga, Cider, Namaste at Sugar Creek Join the Finger Lakes Museum for yoga in the riparian zone. Relax as evening descends after a long hot day. We will have an hour of yoga, followed by a light snack and cider from Star Cider in Canandaigua. Local yoga instructor Kiki Seago will be leading us for these evenings of restoration.

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July 20…Trumansburg Farmers Market 20th Anniversary The market will run every Wednesday through October, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Village Park on the corner of Routes 227 and 96 in Trumansburg. It has more than forty vendors providing produce, eggs, cheeses, and meat, bedding plants, baked goods, beverages (alcoholic and non), honey and maple

syrup, body care products, cut flowers, artisan goods, and prepared foods, all grown or made by the vendors. A lineup of 30 bands will provide entertainment while you shop, eat dinner or just sit and sip the local wines and brews. This year they have expanded the food truck experience to include vegan and vegetarian options.

July 14-24…“Once” Presented by Bristol Valley Theater A truly theatrical experience, Once features an ensemble of actors who play their own instruments onstage. A down-on-his-luck Dublin street musician meets a lively, determined Czech immigrant. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship evolves from joyful collaboration into a powerful but complicated love story that reminds us of the power of music to connect us all.

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Vine removal technique foils devastating grape disease

emoving not only a diseased grapevine but the two vines on either side of it can reduce the incidence of leafroll disease, a longstanding bane of vineyards around the world, Cornell researchers have found.

Leafroll disease, a virus spread by mealybugs, damages grapevines, reduces yield and alters grape quality – all of which can detrimentally affect wine quality and cost growers tens of thousands of dollars per hectare.

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scientists at Cornell AgriTech have documented that the new technique, called spatial roguing, can reduce the incidence of leafroll disease in commercial vineyards.

Removing the extra vines eliminates the mealybugs’ means of transporting the leafroll virus, creating a moat-like space.

The study was published in the April issue of the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture.

For the study, Marc Fuchs, professor in the Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell AgriTech, and his team set up a cabernet franc plot at Sheldrake Point Winery in Ovid, New York, where they documented the presence of leafroll disease and mealybugs, and then tested the effectiveness of spatial roguing and mealybug insecticide management, both alone and in combination.

Over a five-year period, they found that spatial roguing was effective in quickly reducing the incidence of leafroll virus – from 4% in 2016 to almost zero in 2020-21 – while the unrogued vines’ viral incidence increased from 5% to 16%. Insecticides reduced mealybug population to almost zero over the same period; in untreated vines, it grew 57 to 257 times greater. But insecticides were not shown to limit the number of newly infected vines.

“Managing leafroll used to seem a bit like a ‘whack-amole’ game because it would keep popping up,” said Dave Wiemann, vineyard manager at Sheldrake Point Vineyard.

“By acting quickly and utilizing Fuchs’ strategy, we now know that we will avoid having to remove large sections of vineyards in the future. That will translate into more consistent yields and quality, which are both critical to our winery’s success.”

Sometimes, leafroll infestation can be so high – a virus incidence of 25% or more – that it’s not economical to employ spatial roguing. In those cases some growers will choose to do nothing and live with the reduced quality of their grapes, while others will determine that total vineyard replanting is the better strategy.

The concept of spatial roguing may puzzle some growers and winemakers, Fuchs said.

“Growers like to grow things, not tear them out,” he said.

But as more of them adopt the tactic, he believes the results will speak for themselves. “My strategy is to identify some early adopters and let them spread the word and convince their peers of the efficacy of the new methodology.”

Jim Catalano is a freelance writer for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Guided Tour-Prohibition Era Ithaca This specialty tour offers audiences the opportunity to explore prohibition from the safety of the 21st century. The walking tour visits some of the local haunts that sprung up after Ithaca went dry in October 1918, several years before the Volstead Act enforced the 18th Amendment. Join The History Center for scandalous tales of exciting raids and intoxicated shenanigans set against the backdrop of Ithaca during the roaring 1920s. This is not a food/beverage tour. This event will take place in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:n’ Nation (often known by the mispronunciation Cayuga), one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgment. Tickets are $15/person. Pre-registration required. All tours will meet in the atrium of the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The History Center at Tompkins County 110 N. Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14580 thehistorycenter.net

July 29-30…44th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show More than 80 antique and classic boats and motors will be on display in the water and on land, plus concerts, a boat parade, a photo-shoot cruise aboard the Judge Ben Wiles, children’s activities, demos, raffles and more. Awards presented in 35 categories, including the highly coveted People’s Choice Award. Organized by the Finger Lakes

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AUGUST Through September 5...

Blue Star Museums Program The Corning Museum of Glass is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active duty military and their families through Labor Day. As always, museum admission is valid for two consecutive days.

1 Museum Way , Corning NY 14830 607-937-5371 whatson.cmog.org/seasonal/ blue-star-museums-program August 1-August 31…Sunset & Vine at Ventosa Vineyards The winery is staying open late so guests can enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the terrace. Enjoy wine tastings as well until 9 p.m. Tastings indoors only.

3440 Route 96A, Geneva NY 14456 ventosavineyards.com

August 5...Gallery Night Ithaca Gallery Night Ithaca is a monthly walkable tour of the latest exhibits curated by highly skilled local and regional artists. The art shows are held at galleries and businesses in downtown Ithaca and are held on the first Friday of each month.

607-277-8679. gallerynightithaca.com August 6…Arts Off Main Festival The Arts Off Main Festival is a reimagining of the twelve-year-old Arts & Wine Festival. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parking lot behind the McNeil building, nestled between Main, Central and Church Streets in Cortland, will be transformed into a family-friendly celebration of Cortland’s art and creativity and downtown. The celebration will be free and complete with live music, performing artists, children’s activities, vendors, wine tasting and food from downtown restaurants.

Behind 17-29 Main, Cortland, NY 13045 cortlandartsconnect.org/artsoffmain

Chalk artist will be at the Arts Off Main Festival

August 19…Open Mic Night All performance artists welcome and encouraged to take advantage of the full instrument back line.

Come support your neighbors or enjoy a drink … it’s all happening downtown.

Auburn Public Theater 8 Exchange St., Auburn NY 13021 315-253-6669 info@auburnpublcitheater.org

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hat is rock painting?” you may ask.

It’s nothing but a fun activity where people of all ages can be creative and playful.

As the local Facebook group “Finger Lakes, NY Rocks” states, “We are painting rocks to ‘hide’ all over the Finger Lakes Region to spread joy and brighten people’s day. Come join us! This is a community-building group meant to inspire creativity in all ages and energize people to explore the beautiful area.”

Once the rock is painted, the group encourages people to place the rocks in various locations around the area. If you like, reference your local group on the back of the rock. There’s a set of rules online for placement – not trespassing is at the top of the list. To learn more about this, search “Finger Lakes, NY Rocks” on Facebook.

If you find a painted rock, you can either keep it or re-hide it for someone else to find. Taking a photo of it and posting it online is also a way to remember the moment. If you take the rock to keep, you’re encouraged to replace it with another. It’s an activity that many participants find fun and rewarding.

Let’s get started on painting your rocks!

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Prep the rocks

• Once you have enough rocks collected, wash them in soapy water to remove any dirt, and let them completely dry.

• Plan your designs to make the process more efficient. Or if you like, just wing it and create as you go. You can do whatever you want – that’s the fun of it!

Paint the rocks

• Gather materials for applying color to the rocks. Mediums to choose from are acrylic paints, alcohol inks, dotting tools, marker pens, watercolors, and more.

• Use a tracing method to transfer a drawing onto the rock. Or just paint freehand. It’s totally up to you!

• Use a base coat of paint so that the design colors will be more vibrant • A paper towel is best for getting excess water off the paint brush, and for cleaning them between colors • Once you have painted your design, go back and outline the shapes with a darker color. Paint pens are helpful for this process.

• Include a hashtag, group name or inspirational message on the back if you like.

Protect the rocks

• After the painted rocks are dry (about 24 hours), paint or spray on a sealant. It’s best to do this outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

• Sealing the paint on the rocks will prevent the paint from peeling, and will also protect it from being damaged or the color fading.

Now, go find a cool public area to place your beautiful painted rock for someone else to find!

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chef’s delight

Michelle Halloran Owner, Plenty the Bakery

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hat is Plenty the Bakery all about?

I have been in the culinary industry for many years and have always wanted to have a small shop where I could focus on baking and have the ability to oversee all aspects of the operation. I came up with the name Plenty, because I wanted it to be small enough in scale that we could offer customers a great variety in a small footprint with personal service and attention.

What do customers say about it?

I always ask for feedback and so far, we’ve had very positive reviews. We are lucky to have many repeat customers that we’ve gotten to know over the past couple of years and enough new customers to keep spreading the word about Plenty. We’ve been making our cinnamon rolls and sticky buns since the beginning and have gotten many “best ever” comments from folks that have tried them. A lot of customers also appreciate having a local weekend spot closer to home in the South Bristol area.

What is your signature dish, a family favorite that most people cook at home, but with your chef’s own unique treatment of that dish?

It’s part of the Plenty logo, so I’ll have to say that cinnamon rolls are probably our first signature item and still a mainstay on the menu weekly. I started experimenting with and making cinnamon rolls many years ago. Although it’s something that many people make at home or pick up at the store, I always had requests from family and friends for them, so it was natural that they were the signature recipe to begin with.

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Cinnamon rolls are a favorite of customers.

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Where did you learn to cook?

I learned quite a bit about cooking from family. My mother is a great baker, and so I definitely got some early experience from her at home. Both of my grandmothers were excellent cooks and I was exposed to some of their traditional Italian and German cooking techniques and dishes. More formally, I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York, where I learned from some of the best instructors and had the opportunity to refine my skills.

How long have you been cooking? How did you get started?

I started doing some cooking when I was a kid at home, so I had an early start. I took a part time job cooking at a local diner when I was in high school and between attending the CIA for school and some of the time spent with my kids at home when they were young, it has been a lifelong experience for me.

Was there any other profession you wanted to be before you became a chef?

I’ve always been into the fine arts and continue to experiment with pottery, painting, and more when I have time. I think the culinary arts have been a great way for me to incorporate some of my interests in artistic detail to my profession.

How long have you owned Plenty the Bakery?

I opened Plenty in February of 2020, just before COVID-19 hit, so have been at it for 2 ½ years already.

What about the area inspires you?

I have a passion for testing recipes and developing them until they’re just right. The Finger Lakes area has a lot to offer in terms of local ingredients and a huge variety of culinary offerings which give me lots of ideas to keep experimenting with at Plenty.

What do you like best about your job?

Easily our customers and community. The feedback we get from customers and the opportunity to give them something to look forward to on the weekends are extremely rewarding. As I mentioned, we opened just prior to things shutting down due to COVID. It took a couple of weeks to shift from folks stopping into the shop to online ordering with pickup, but our customers were right there supporting us the whole time.

Do you have a “secret ingredient” that you like to put in the food you prepare?

Butter. More seriously, although we do use lots of butter and quality ingredients, the secret ingredient is caring about what we make and doing things with quality, presentation in mind and plenty of love.

To learn more, visit plentythebakery.com. Stop at the bakery at 6459 NY-64, Naples, NY 14512

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Playing,

Naturally

Playscape at the Finger Lakes Museum

by Natalia Kivimaki Director of Operations, Finger Lakes Museum

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hen we think of playgrounds, most of us likely have a similar idea that flashes to mind, and we can probably agree that not much has changed since we were children. As an 80s kid, I vividly remember the metal slides that became scorching hot in the bright sun and the concrete under the swings that had us asking the nearest mom for a Band Aid for a skinned knee. Today, slides and swings remain playground standards, although their materials have become gentler, more flexible and a lot less prone to becoming surface-level-of-the-sun hot.

As a stay-at-home mom for five years, I spent more hours at playgrounds than I can count. With two children who pretended the swings were their personal spaceship, I appreciated the outlet for energy and safely contained area that playgrounds offered us on sunny afternoons. While they were a fantastic way to get out of the house to “get the wiggles out,” our visits started to become repetitive. We might have been in a different spot with a different view,

but the activities were all the same. Slides were for sliding, swings were for swinging and we were bored.

There are great playgrounds at local state parks, and my children started entertaining themselves by running around on top of the boulder edge that surrounded the playground. Yes, the rocks around the playground. Why were they running on the rocks when there were all these swings and slides to enjoy? This was the physical equivalent of giving toddlers carefully chosen birthday gifts and having them squeal with delight only at the wrapping paper that accompanied it, tossing aside the gift inside.

To me, the sharp edges and broken corners of the rocks were an emergency room trip waiting to happen. To my children, the rocks were a way to explore something new, different and exciting. I would scoop them up and place them back on the safe, wood-chipped surface, wishing there were a way to incorporate these natural kid magnets into a safe way to play.

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I wasn’t the only one thinking this. As a result, there’s a different playground that’s been gaining tremendous interest, one so unlike others that it doesn’t even call itself a playground. It’s a playscape: a natural environment that takes the wider surroundings into account to create a space for free, unstructured play.

Imagine logs for climbing on and hiding in, forts made from tree limbs, and textures, sights and sounds that allow imaginations to go wild. There are no metal slides, no rubber surface coverings and no right or wrong ways to use the space. Children are able to take risks, build self-confidence and play in a limitless world of opportunities.

Now, you might be thinking this sounds dangerous, and someone is going to get hurt. The brilliance of a playscape lies in the removal of

danger for safe risk. Yes, children will be climbing and running, but the items have the danger removed. Rocks are smoothed of sharp edges, branches sanded of splinters, and lush, soft plants dot the boundaries of the space.

Consider the items as tamed nature, perfectly selected for injury-free play that encourages creativity and fun.

Understanding the importance of natural outdoor play, the Finger Lakes Museum in Branchport successfully rallied donors to support a playscape project through their 2021 FLXGives and ROC the Day campaigns, coupled with a grant from Yates County.

Renowned playscape designer Rusty Keeler brought his magical spin to a space situated on the museum’s 29-acre campus. Incorporating the museum’s backdrop of “rolling hills, trickling water and seasonal plantings” into the playscape allowed Keeler to

create “a mini version of the Finger Lakes Region itself, scaled down for child-sized fun,” he says. “The best backyard ever!”

Thrilled to have Keeler’s guiding hand in this project, The Finger Lakes Museum announced the playscape opening in the end of June 2022, just in time for the bright sunshine of summer.

My kids are pre-teens now (hello, middle school!), but I know they will be happy to explore the area when they come to visit the campus. That’s the beauty of the playscape: open to all ages, ready to welcome all minds and imaginations. Details on this wild and wonderful space are available on The Finger Lakes Museum’s website, fingerlakesmuseum.org. Visit the museum and explore the best backyard ever!

3369 GUYANOGA ROAD, BRANCHPORT, NY 14418 MUSEUM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT FINGERLAKESMUSEUM.ORG

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“Crazy Hot”

Real Estate Market in the Finger Lakes

by Richard Testa, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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ave you wondered what’s going on with the current real estate market, with multiple offers for properties, specifically in the Finger Lakes? Locals have long known that the Finger Lakes Region is a very special place.

Many who were once visitors are now buyers, having discovered the beautiful lakes, hills, hiking trails, parks and vineyards, great restaurants and shops and, of course, friendly local people – all within hours of major cities such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

People have even come to the area from the Midwest, South and the West Coast.

So why are there significant value increases in real estate?

First, while prices have increased because of demand, the cost of Finger Lakes real estate is basically a bargain compared to big cities. Second, because of the shift to remote work brought about by the pandemic, potential buyers can work from anywhere. Third, retirees are looking to downsize.

Fourth, real estate investors look at Finger Lakes properties as a hedge against inflation – after all, the old adage “location, location, location” is so important in real estate.

Let’s look at some examples of what properties are going for.

The first is a spectacular Canandaigua Lake property, 4962 Hillcrest Drive. This amazing property, with panoramic million-dollar views, four acres and 50’ of level lake front sold for $1,850,000.

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This very private Canandaigua Lake dream home at 164 East Lake Road has approximately 300’ of waterfront and five acres of land. It sold for $1,850,000.

Another Canandaigua Lake view property, 4960 Hillcrest Drive, has an exceptional Southern country style architecture. It sold for $999,999.

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Properties in the City of Canandaigua have also seen a dramatic rise in real estate value. For example, 75 Gorham Street was listed at $499,900. It sold for $610,000 – a 22% increase over asking price.

The other Finger Lakes are no different. This two bedroom, two bath home at 5902 East Lake Road on Seneca Lake in Romulus, with approximately 195’ lake front, sold for $1,050,000 – a 50% increase over the asking price of $699,900!

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A Cayuga Lake property, 6011 Lower Lake Rd. sold for more than $72,000 over the asking price of $439,900.

On the average, lake properties have increased more than 25% in the last year, a trend that is continuing this year as well. Finger Lakes buyers are increasing in numbers, so properties are in demand, but it’s still important for sellers to make their property look as great as possible. The key is to have an excellent strategic marketing plan, objectives and strategies including great photography, video, print and digital advertising to reach both local and out-of-town buyers.

The forecast for the real estate market of the Finger Lakes Region continues to look hot. Whether drawn here by

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Another Seneca Lake property, at 3827 Severneon-Seneca, sold for $896,000 – nearly $100,000 over asking.

A property at 3604 Shoreline Drive on Conesus Lake sold for $767,000, a 15% increase over the asking price of $699,900.

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economic opportunity, retirement goals or the convenience of remote work, one thing is for certain: Once people experience the beauty and bounty of the area, they want to call it home.

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A Happy

Van Camper

With Mike Cimineri, owner of Vantastic Adventures

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hat gave you idea to start this small business for people who like camping in a van? Did the Vanlife movement serve as any inspiration for converting a van into a camper?

I wanted to bring Vanlife to the East Coast so people could have the opportunity for a unique experience in a campervan. While you can take the van anywhere, we do have some of the most beautiful areas nearby. The Finger Lakes, Adirondacks and Canada are all within easy driving distance and I wanted people to be able to get outside and enjoy these areas more.

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“I’ve camped and hiked my entire life and it’s a huge passion of mine. I also love unique experiences, so combining my love for camping, nature and adventures is something I’m truly enjoying!”

– Mike Cimineri

How is renting a van different or better than a DIY remodel of a van?

With rentals you get to have the fun experience without all of the upfront costs of owning and building your own campervan.

What are some of the advantages of camping in a van?

They are very easy to drive, park and set up for camping.

How many will your campervan fit?

Two people are able to comfortably use this particular campervan.

What are some of the amenities of your campervan?

A queen size memory foam bed, running water, heater, refrigerator and freezer are among the many conveniences.

Solar panels on the roof help tricke charge the batteries when the van is not plugged into an outlet.

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Can I bring a pet?

Yes, you can add up to two pets when you book.

What if the van gets quite dirty from a camping trip from outdoor debris like leaves and mud and sand. Do I clean it?

Nope! We take care of all of that.

How far across the country can I drive the van?

You can take the van as far as you want.

Do you have any plans for renovating more vans? What does the future of the business look like to you?

We have plans to put into service later this year or early next year a campervan that seats and sleeps four people. It will have a full bathroom as well.

Find more information and to make a reservation, visit vantasticrentalsny.com.

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North Star Art Gallery Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

Wesley Hill Nature Preserve gofingerlakes.org/wesley In the western Finger Lakes, bordering the northern rim of the immense Briggs Gully, the Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Wesley Hill Nature Preserve offers miles of hiking and solitude. The quiet of the preserve is interrupted only by the sounds of rushing water and songs of Black-throated Green Warblers, thrushes, chipmunks and other forest denizens. Be sure to take in the view from one of the rock outcroppings along the gully’s north rim. On the far side of Honeoye Valley, beyond the broad expanse of the gully, you’ll see Harriet Hollister State Recreation Area.

In addition to Briggs, several other gullies wind through the preserve. Diverse stands of mature forest, a wide array of wildflowers and sweeping views of the hills surrounding Honeoye Lake’s southern end make this site truly special.

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Cayuga Lake Collection by

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Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum

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Grimes Glen Park gofingerlakes.org/grimes Formed by gushing meltwaters at the end of the last ice age, Grimes Glen is typical of many Finger Lakes gorges that still carry runoff from uplands down into the ice-carved valleys below. Two stunning 60-foot falls are accessible by wandering upstream about half a mile from the parking area.

Waterfall sightseers should expect to get their feet wet, as the gorge narrows upstream to a point where there is no bank to speak of, forcing hikers into the rocky streambed. For much of the summer and fall, except after torrential rains, the creek bed is easily navigable, but during spring runoff the flow comes on strong and turbulent.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust holds an easement on the property and so has a responsibility to look out for the future of this remarkable gorge.

Canandaigua Vista Nature Preserve fllt.org/canandaiguavista Just a short drive from downtown Canandaigua, this new Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve offers visitors respite from the stresses of everyday life. Leave the world behind and follow the loop trail through fields and oakhickory forests and past the head of Barnes Gully – a deep gorge that flows to nearby Onanda Park. After a quick climb to the crest of the hill on a clear day, visitors will be rewarded with epic views of Canandaigua Lake and the surrounding landscape.

High Tor Wildlife Management Area gofingerlakes.org/hightor Opportunities abound for all types of outdoor enthusiasts at the High Tor Wildlife Management Area (WMA): paddling the West River, cycling the Lehigh Valley Rail Trail and, of course, hiking and biking the expansive upland plateau. And you can’t leave out creek walking and gorge exploration in Conklin Gully-Parish Glen and Clark Gully. With ponds, waterfalls, rivers,

gorges, forests and open fields, there’s an abundance of outdoor experiences waiting within the 6,800-acre wildlife management area.

There are more than a dozen miles of hiking trails as well as a network of access roads in the 3,400-acre upland portion of High Tor WMA. The climbing is steep, but once you reach the top, the hiking is fairly level.

The mix of roads and footpaths wind their way through open fields and dense woodlands, with the occasional wooded glen and pond to spice up the experience. If you love the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), then you’ll also love High Tor WMA, as it features a part of the Bristol Hills Trail, a branch of the FLT that connects to Gannett Hill Park.

Gannett Hill Park gofingerlakes.org/gannett There aren’t many trails with broad scenic views in the Finger Lakes region, but the ones that do exist are high on the must-visit list. Among those trails with a view, the “Jump Off” overlook at Gannett Hill is one of the best. But the lookout is just the beginning of the activities available in the 400-acre county park. A vast network of trails, over 10 miles in total, weaves through the woodland and over steepened hillsides of the Bristol Valley.

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The Boys of Bath

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The Civil War Diary of Pvt. Charles Brother, USMC

A rare and riveting story of a Civil War Marine

A veteran’s love for God, fraternity, and the Finger Lakes.

Finger Lake Trail’s Bristol Hills Trail.

This spur trail snakes its way through several parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. It totals roughly 55 miles from Gannett Hill in the north to the main Finger Lakes Trail in Mitchellsville to the south. The trails beyond the park boundary are for foot travel only.

Keuka Outlet Trail gofingerlakes.org/keuka Although the trail is wholly within the Seneca Lake watershed, you can’t mention recreation and Keuka Lake without pointing visitors to the Keuka Outlet Trail. Late in the 20th century, recreation advocates blazed the way in repurposing this former tow path and rail-bed into one of the best multiuse trails in the region. The trail follows a generally downhill course from the outlet of Keuka Lake in Penn Yan to the inlet along Seneca Lake in Dresden. A winding stream and two impressive waterfalls accompany hikers and bikers along the 6.8-mile route. The most notable waterfall is Seneca Mill Falls, located at about the midpoint of the trail near the pavilion at the Lion Bruce Hansen Memorial Park, where many people stop to picnic and view the falls.

Please be aware that equestrians frequent the Outlet Trail, so make sure your trail etiquette knowledge is up to speed!

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people in the know

Barry Hamel Owner, Hamel Architects

“Barry is highly skilled in architectural design while staying mindful of project cost and constructability.

He is very professional and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him.”

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hat inspired you to start Hamel Architects PLLC? My wife and I, both architects, renovated a circa 1860s barn into our home and studio in 1996. Our home, located in the Finger Lakes Region, became a perfect place to work on projects independently. Inspiration for designing lake frontage homes came from growing up on the coast in Rhode Island, where I developed a keen interest in simple New England cottage detailing.

What do you enjoy most about running your business?

I enjoy taking a client’s ideas and turning them into a reality.

With residential construction, you are typically working for the client for the first time. The main challenge is to develop a relationship quickly so that I can effectively meet their goals and needs. I take great gratification out of meeting these goals and having the clients enjoy their new living space.

What is the best part about owning and operating a business in the Finger Lakes Region?

No two families are the same, making each project an adventure. Lakefront residential homes will always have unique requirements that provide their own specific set of challenges.

Along with being unique, individual residences are very personal projects and many of my past clients have turned into long term friendships.

Do you have a favorite recent project that you completed?

The Donovan Residence in Aurora. The project consists of a complete renovation from the foundation, to the walls, to the roof. Additions include a lakeside covered porch, kitchen and main entry. The original house had a great scale with good siting and land use. The modifications created a modern open plan that better supported lakeside family and friend gatherings.

What are some of your latest challenges, especially with supplies and materials?

Mainly researching and selecting materials that are available in a timely manner. Currently, contractors are scrambling to find new sources and materials to keep projects going, and availability can change from the time of construction drawings to building.

I continue to work closely with my clients and contractors to understand options and impacts.

To learn more, visit hamel-architects-pllc.business.site.

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he 96-year-old schooner True Love, docked in the harbor at Watkins Glen, has been sailing on Seneca Lake for 13 years. Over its long life it has achieved considerable notoriety, not just from its handsome appearance and racing prowess, but for its Hollywood connection.

True Love appeared as a small model in the 1940 romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story with Katherine Hepburn and served as a set in the 1956 musical High Society staring Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly, where the pair sang the Cole Porter song “True Love.”

Following this flirtation with Tinsel Town, the True Love was relocated to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. She sailed the Caribbean until 2008, when she was brought to the Seneca Harbor.

“The True Love is a tremendous asset to our community,” says Stephanie Specchio, director of marketing and communications of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. “Many of our visitors come looking to enjoy nature and unplug. Sailing on Seneca Lake is a perfect opportunity to do that.”

Last fall, Alice and Eric Zany of Switzerland celebrated their anniversary on board the True Love. From May through mid-October, the True Love’s passengers include couples eager to capture some of the boat’s mystique. “When we were planning our New York trip, we were looking for a unique way to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary,” recalls Eric Zany, “So when we found the True Love

The True Love sails near by the steep hillsides of Seneca Lake.

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The True’s Love’s main mast and standing rigging.

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schooner, we were thrilled to book one of their last tours of the season. We both love old films and rented High Society to watch right before traveling to Watkins Glen.” The same week 20 other couples booked their anniversary cruises on the True Love. Bill Holgate, one of those who captains the True Love, mused “It must be a popular time to get married.”

Apart from the romantic setting, passengers enjoy a cruise up Seneca Lake for about 4 ½ miles, depending on the north-south breeze; a west wind can offer a sail straight up the lake. Views include Hector Falls, Riesling vineyards on the steep hillsides and the painted rocks from Native American folklore. Residential properties on the waterfront include a few stately homes.

Captain Bill Holgate at the helm of the True Love with crew member Katie Alley. Photo by Terry Mulee

Alice and Eric Zany celebrated their 31st anniversary on the True Love.

Bing Crosby, here in 1953, sang a duet with Grace Kelly aboard the True Love schooner.

Photo courtesy Alice and Eric Zany

Photo courtesy of University Archives and Special Collections, Gonzaga University

“Schooner 101” Landlubbers on the shore of Seneca Lake may be unable to differentiate the True Love from other sail- and wind-powered vessels gliding across the water. A schooner is a sailboat distinguished by having at least two masts, the vertical poles that support the sails. The forward mast (foremast) is shorter than any of the other masts.

Schooners became popular in North America beginning in the late 18th century because of their ability to move cargo across the Great Lakes, navigate the ocean and engage in coastal trade and fishing. They are known for being quite maneuverable and can be sailed by a smaller crew than some other vessels.

The True Love was designed by John G. Alden, an American naval architect and native of Troy. It was originally named Venona II when built in Wiscasset, Maine, by Pendleton Brothers Shipyard in 1926. From 1923 to 1932, Alden – a 2013 inductee into the National Sailing Hall of Fame – designed ten schooners all named Malabar, reportedly after a tidal island off the coast of Cape Cod that he thought sounded exotic. The Malabar VII was the first of seven sister ships, which included Venona II. Three would go on to win

The True Love approaches the Seneca Harbor in Watkins Glen.

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the prestigious and difficult Bermuda Races.

Captains and Crew Terry Stewart of Seneca Sailing Adventures, LLC took possession of the True Love in January 2021.

“It was very scary in the beginning because of the big investment,” he recalls.

“We took it step by step, and it worked itself out.”

While Stewart grew up in Rochester, his family owned waterside property on the bluff of Keuka Lake, where neighbors offered the youngster opportunities to sail. He went on to become a New Captain Terry Stewart, the current owner of the True Love which now sails on Seneca Lake. Photo courtesy of Terry Stewart

York State trooper and a member of the elite scuba team, participating in rescue and recovery efforts.

Stewart is no stranger to the True Love, having helped sail the boat for previous owners Lisa and Joshua Navone beginning when it came from St. Thomas in 2008. He has owned numerous vessels, including the Lee Sea Anne, a 38-foot full-keel, 12-ton sailboat, which he operated with his wife Lisa on Seneca Lake until 2014. The Lee Sea Anne daily carried up to six passengers on three-hour sails. By comparison, the 67-foot True Love is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard for 22 passengers.

After a quiet 2020, people were ready to go sailing last year because it offered outdoor activity. True Love captain duties are split between Stewart, Holgate and Dundee native Ray Brewer, who came onboard in 2021.

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The cockpit near the stern seats up to six people on cushioned seats and the cabin top comfortably seats up to 16 people.

Photo courtesy of Seneca Sailing Adventures, LLC, True Love Galleries

“Captain Terry is a fantastic ambassador for our community,” says the Chamber’s Specchio. “He’s knowledgeable about the region and Seneca Lake and always eager to share interesting bits of information.”

Holgate, of Glenora Point, sailed as a teenager and raced a Hobie Cat, a small sailing catamaran, across Seneca Lake. A successful career selling marine products prepared him to oversee important maintenance and upkeep issues for the True Love. A graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship, Holgate was at the True Love’s helm in the Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race in 2019, when it won in its class.

Eight college-aged students make up the crew of the schooner, with two assisting on each cruise. Over 160 days in the water in 2021, they led 348 tours with a total of 6,000 passengers.

“The best part is the experience of being out here on the water with happy people,” says crew member Katie Alley who has a degree in graphic arts and handles social media for the True Love. Josh Updyke, a Watkins Glen native, has plans to enlist in the Coast Guard and describes sailing as calming and relaxing.

Stewart reflects, “The True Love has a life of her own which we just go with. She has traversed the East coast many times and has had hundreds of thousands of guests aboard who all have made a memory on her. Many return to re-establish their original happy time on her.

We hope to see her reach her 100th birthday here in Watkins Glen and continue to provide the memories.”

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. House. Q&A

An expert

by John Nevadomski photos by Tim Wilkes

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esigning a thoughtful home goes beyond just material choices and thermal envelope, it takes into consideration the landscape, lifestyle of the owners, and in the case of one Conesus Lake cottage in New York’s Finger Lakes Region, it takes into careful consideration the neighbors needs as well.

We caught up with Rick Hauser AIA, LEED AP, and partner of In.Site: Architecture, the firm behind a lake house that features Pioneer Millworks Casual White Oak flooring and Shou Sugi Ban shiplap paneling, to talk about the project and the philosophy behind what a thoughtfully designed house should be.

Seven outdoor structured spaces, on three levels, facing four directions, yields one. very. open. house.

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Q: How did In:Site: Architecture get started and what are you all about as a firm?

A: We just celebrated 21 years as a firm in Perry, New York.

We’re there because I married a fourth-generation dairy farmer and as a result we decided to locate near the family farm, which put us in rural Upstate New York. So In.Site: Architecture is not a city firm, we’re embedded in the smalltown matrix which I think of as the architectural frontier.

That ethos, which we like to say as shorthand is “wit, grit, and fit,” has defined how we approach our practice and our relationships with clients.

Another defining piece of our firm emerges from my own background, where my undergraduate was in landscape architecture at Cornell University. Later I shifted into architecture but always with an eye on a structure’s physical site, location, and surroundings. From lakeside locations to rural or urban locations throughout the Genesee Valley & Finger Lakes of New York, each project should respect its place in the world. I think one of the primary goals of a building’s design should be to amplify the experience of the site it is on.

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for a better match. These homeowners called me specially because they had seen our work and understood our intention as a firm.

How did this lake house project get started?

The story of this project actually begins in the ruins of a fire caused by the poor construction and electrical systems of a seasonal cottage the owners had just purchased. The original structure burned down just as the design process began.

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lakeside cottages that have been built in the area over the past 80 years or so is that a lot of them are built out of toothpicks, spit, and baling wire. These old cottages are often uninsulated, unsuitable, and frequently (as in this case) unsafe. Building on such a house of cards is often impractical if not impossible. Trying to respect an existing structure like these with the intention of year-round living when they were never intended to be used in that way is very difficult.

The design of this house is very modern and quite unlike other homes in the area. How did that evolve after the original cottage burned down?

We nicknamed this project “Open House” because there were many ideas surrounding the theme of “openness” included into the design. There are seven outdoor structured spaces on three levels facing four directions in this home, but it is also called “Open House” because of the way it is inviting and deferential to its neighbors. This home serves as a model looking toward the next chapter of the Finger Lakes lakeside cottage vocabulary.

One of the main considerations of the client was how to be respectful of the very dense neighborhood context while also being forward thinking in terms of the character of the project. The big difference between this house and those that surround it is that it is turned 45 degrees, instead of a full-frontal house that pushes its façade right up to the property lines to maximize the view. If we had used a typical design on this project, such a house would block the neighbors’ views. When you have homes that are built cheek to jowl in a lakeside neighborhood, your house borrows your neighbor’s yard to extend its vista, and your neighbor borrows yours.

That was a really interesting observation when we were talking about how this house would fit the site, and by pivoting the house it minimized any intrusion to the neighboring houses’ views of the lake. So that is one element of how this home was built in a thoughtful, neighborly way.

One of the other considerations with this design was privacy, about not looking into the neighbor’s windows.

We wanted to create private outdoor spaces as well, so that you forget that you are only a few feet away from the next house over. The “pivot” permitted us to build nooks and crannies into the design to give a sense of privacy for the homeowners as well as to give the neighbors their privacy as well. The neighbors’ needs were part and parcel to the whole conversation from the beginning.

SEVEN structured outdoor spaces on three levels 1. TAHOE ROOM. Lake-level, sheltered outdoor room for lakeside entertaining.

2. COURTYARD. Zen garden-inspired, graveled, enclosed forecourt cleanses the mind. Also, Bubba’s romping ground.

3. DECK. Living space outdoor annex wraps the corner.

Disappearing glass doors and flush threshold permit unobstructed link to lake life.

4. GRILL. Outdoor kitchen next to the indoor kitchen.

5. MASTER BALCONY. View for two.

6. GUEST TERRACE. View for two, part 2.

7. ROOF TERRACE. Private sunbathing in a dense lakefront neighborhood.

During the material choice phase of the design process, how was it decided to use Pioneer Millworks products for this home?

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fireplace. We had an extremely collaborative relationship in the design process. As this project moved forward the client was deeply involved in not only the overall decisions of the project but very hands on with choices of materials and finishes.

From a materiality standpoint the burnt wood Shou Sugi Ban materials speak to the history of the site (and the fire), but I also think there is an essay here in materials and forms. The focus of the house is the lake, so the material palette is actually quite subtle with these occasional accents that contrast with the muted interior and simple clean lines of the space.

As an architect, why do you think it is important to include reclaimed or sustainable materials into a design?

I think In.Site: Architecture appreciates the ethos of sustainable and reclaimed materials in general, but also the much richer storytelling capacity wood has. Reclaimed wood often has much more personality as a material, so when it is employed strategically and given the appropriate spotlight, I think it really can define a project.

This project was not our first rodeo with Pioneer Millworks products, nor working with sustainable or reclaimed materials. As an architecture firm our first LEED Platinum house was built completely out of a client’s grandfather’s old barn that we painstakingly measured, and then designed the house to work with the materials that we had to use from that barn. The result was a small modern house with the soul of a barn.

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FOUR considerations that led to the pivot in the house’s orientation 1. BUBBA. A request on behalf of the couple’s large German Shepherd, Bubba, for an enclosed outdoor space.

The “pivot” maximizes the width of this outdoor room.

2. NEIGHBORS. We wanted to preserve their views across the property to the lake, as well as borrow their front lawns to create dynamic lake vistas.

3. ARRIVAL. The pivot avoids the trap of garage doors defining the home’s character from the road.

4. SUNSHINE. Finger Lakes homes grapple with low-angled hard-to-control sun just where the windows want to be. OPENhouse’s property faces west and so would its facade if not for the pivot southward towards more controllable year-round sun.

Now that this lake house project is completed, looking back what made it so special?

This home kind of models sustainable design in a lot of ways.

Although we did not pursue any LEED ratings, it was much more about the ethos and less about scoring points for status. This house has a highly efficient envelope to ensure thermal efficiency as a four-season dwelling, as opposed to the neighborhood precedent of seasonal cottages.

There was an emphasis on natural ventilation that allows us to forgo air

conditioning, and really encourages being aware of the local climate and weather. Our hope is that as a demonstration project this might suggest a new standard for year-round Finger Lakes living.

We call this house “Open House” because it is an open floor plan; open to southern sun and lake breezes; open to outdoor rooms; open to visitors and entertaining. Design impacts the way that we relate to a place. Poor design can discourage how we connect physically to our outdoor environment, but also how we emotionally

connect to nature and the rhythms of day and night, sun, rain, summer breezes, winter storms. Framing views selectively can connect us with the sky, the horizon, the sparkle of the water on the lake. We raise awareness of the environment and environmental responsibility through design. This house is a great example of that.

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s you might expect, stand-up paddleboarders are a common sight on the Erie Canal. But the one I spotted while out on my bicycle was decidedly not common. Looking more like a mountain climber than a typical bikini paddleboarder, he was hauling enough gear to stagger a Sherpa.

Those three bulging bags of gear tied down on his board told me this was a man on a mission. But what kind of mission? Spiritual? Athletic? Repentance?

Rejuvenation?

When I got closer, I stopped and called out to him: “Where are you going?

What’s in those big packs? Where did you start and where are you from”?

Quiet and calm, he stroked his way over to talk to me. He was outfitted head to toe in what looked like all new gear.

He wore sunglasses and a long-brimmed beige sun hat with neck flap extended; a whistle and signal mirror dangled from his neck. He wore gloves with sun glove liners, black water shoes over black socks over black tights under black shorts, a red PFD vest over a hydration bladder and a longsleeved red Rashguard jersey. Spreading across his face was a scruffy, scraggly beard.

Was he really a ready and rugged guy, or a promotion ambassador of adventure gear? As it turned out, he knew exactly what he was doing and was fully prepared for an extended solo paddleboard excursion during the changeable weather of early autumn in the northern Finger Lakes. It was late morning on September 24 when I saw him; he was four days into his trip, halfway between Fairport and Macedon, with several weeks still to go.

A few minutes into our conversation, the man explained what he was up to, but only hinted at why. He slipped in an element of intrigue, teasing cinematic undercurrents by uttering his name with a tiny eyebrow lift: “Montoya.” He paused to see if I would process that. I smiled.

Montoya was a name reverberating with cult-movie echoes, more suited for a man not on a mission but a quest.

Paddleboarder Paris Montoya leaves the Palmyra lock heading for Clyde. He’d arrive in the dark to the sounds of nearby Friday night football.

To the End of the Canal–and Beyond Between jobs as an international music marketer, the 46-year-old Montoya

had time for a quest. Big labels with big names in big cities served him well as a marketer on LinkedIn, but he had stepped away from that hectic, intense, ambitious and territorial world to undertake challenges and obstacles that he could manage on his own. Something away from the business world. Something outdoors. Something that had been stirring his imagination for several years: a paddleboard adventure.

For the past four years, paddleboarding had become Montoya’s past time and passion, his release valve. As he became adept in all sorts of waters, conditions and distances, he decided to put his skills to the test by propelling his paddleboard the entire length of the Erie Canal. If successful, he would be the first person to do it. He was already likely the first person to even think of doing it.

That this native of New York City chose the Erie Canal for his big adventure may seem odd, but Montoya explained that he first felt the pull of the canal in eighth grade, when he learned how its creation propelled New York City, New York State and eventually the country into world prominence. “I learned about the importance of the canal at school, and then reading about Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, I wanted the romance of being on the water,” he explained.

While reaching the eastern end of the canal would conclude his primary paddling goal, it wasn’t his final destination. From the east end of the canal, he planned to enter the Hudson River and paddle 152 more miles to Manhattan.

Self-reliance Is Key Montoya’s trip was an act of persistence and self-reliance.

He acknowledged the inspiration provided by the persistence of his medieval cinematic namesake, Inigo Montoya from the movie The Princess Bride. Movie Montoya relentlessly pursued the man who killed his father, at long last confronting the villain with his famous quote: “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya.

You killed my father. Prepare to die.”

Modern Montoya had only time to kill.

His first name is not Inigo, but Paris.

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Above: Lockmaster Tom Martin, a musician, hands Paris, a music marketer, a CD of his canal music (you never know).

Below: Boat wakes bouncing off walls and amplified by the shallow bottom required extra concentration to stay upright.

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Breaking Down the Trip At 6:25 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021, Montoya slipped his board into the Buffalo River and paddled 13 miles to enter the western most point of the canal at Lockport. At 11:55 a.m. on Monday, October 4–339 miles later–he exited the canal at the Waterford lock to transition to the Hudson River. At 5:18 p.m. on Friday October 10, 152 miles later, he stepped from his paddleboard onto Pier 84 in Manhattan, five blocks from Times Square and two miles from his home.

On a typical day, Montoya would paddle for approximately 7 hours and travel about 24 miles, averaging 3.5 miles per hour. He’d wake shortly after sunrise, retrieve his suspended food (“bear”) bag, have breakfast and then prepare for travel.

He’d check his satellite messenger, set his phone to low power mode, check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. He’d then pack his lunch, snacks and water for quick accessibility

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myself, and as an experienced paddle boarder felt I could do this,” he recalls. Over the course of six weeks, he plotted his trip in meticulous detail, including an extensive packing list and detailed schedule.

Montoya’s 60 pounds of gear included a satellite messenger for two-way texting and weather/navigation information; battery-powered, waterproof lights for paddling in the dark; a VHF marine radio for contacting lockmasters; a dromedary to store extra water; purification tablets; a PFD knife; a stove; an emergency paddle; an air pump; a patch kit; assorted cables, locks and ropes; a first aid kit; and a variety of clothing and camping gear to cover contingencies from cold spells to heat waves to downpours.

For stability and portability, he used an inflatable standup paddleboard (SUP) that measured 14 feet by 28 inches and inflated 15 to 18 pounds per square inch (taking less than 10 minutes to pump up).

Although Montoya was outfitted to accommodate nearly any occurrence, he didn’t fully know what surprises the canal itself and the length of the trip might spring. Among them were long stretches of the day where he was the only person on the water, that few people spend time enjoying their backyard docks and the challenges of boat wakes in shallow water.

“Paddling and the mental aspects were easier than I expected,” he says. He describes the canal as “essentially a long, thin wildlife reservation. It almost felt like I was on the Jungle Cruise at Disney, going through different habitats, swamps, lakes.”

What surprised him most was how time-consuming housekeeping could be. After a long, hard day, he couldn’t just kick back and crack open a beer. “I spent a lot of time taking care of my gear, finding and cooking food, unpacking and repacking, setting up and tearing down camp, preparing for the next day, doing social posts, charging devices, checking weather forecasts, paying bills, stretching my legs,” Montoya explains. With girlfriend Eva back home helping out, he had peace of mind.

In our extensive discussions, he gave me a big surprise: In his 500-mile trip, he fell off the board only once – and that happened while he was standing still, talking to a female kayaker.

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Standing on water for 500 miles during on-board breaks. Before getting on the water, he’d text that day’s float plan to his trusted contact, pack up camp, stretch and apply sunscreen. Finally, he’d check the air pressure of his inflatable SUP and fasten his packs to it.

Then off he’d go.

The wind had a big impact on Montoya’s mileage and his mental state. “The head winds were like being stuck in the molasses,” he explains. “A tail wind made a massive difference.

There were some tail winds I could put my paddle up in the air and it was like being pulled by a tow rope.” As he paddled, he carefully monitored his progress using hard copy Erie Heritage Corridor maps.

Montoya was careful to apportion (and fuel) his energy output. “On a hot day, I’d take a break every 45 to 60 minutes,” he says. “On a cooler, more relaxed day, 90 minutes. During the break, I ate energy bars and snacks.” A tour paddleboarder can burn 600-700 calories per hour, or close to 5000 calories per day; in comparison, an “average” marathoner burns 3000-4000 calories during a race. At the end of the day, Montoya gulped down a protein shake. Even more important than food was hydrating sufficiently. Wearing a hydration pack, he drank up to a gallon a day while paddling.

He tried to end the day with a couple hours of daylight to spare, but as a schedule fanatic, he more than once found himself paddling in the dark. The day we met, Montoya was leaving Bushnell’s Basin and hoping to make the 39 miles to Clyde before dark. He ended up paddling for two hours in the dark. He was prepared, of course, and before dusk set in he had attached his battery-powered lights to the stern and bow and put on his head lamp. At the end of each day, he essentially reversed the camp breakdown procedure.

The Pain of Paddling Since forced standing has long been used by interrogators to extract information, it’s no surprise that a long day of stand-up paddleboarding might inflict a few aches and pains. “My feet were really sore and swollen,” Montoya shares, noting that he wore compression calf sleeves each night to help. He also did yoga and stretching exercises a few times each day. “Hand blisters were inevitable, but they quickly turned to calluses,” he says. You can imagine what other muscles might get sore if you were to raise your arms 15,000 times a day, tightly clutch the paddle and then stretch it out and pull it back.

How can you speed up recovery after three weeks of standing on a paddleboard all day? “After I finished my trip, I did a restorative hour in a sensory deprivation tank here in Manhattan,” Montoya explains. “Warm water, neutral body position and no stimulus.”

What’s Next?

Montoya expects to continue enjoying the outdoors, but he doesn’t envision having enough time to undertake another grand adventure any time soon. Although he’s said little about it, you can feel he takes a quiet pride in being the first person to paddleboard the entire Erie Canal. In person, he’s a quiet, modest guy who, when his job was eliminated, saw an opportunity for personal adventure. He not only jumped at the chance, but in just a few weeks he organized and pulled off a unique, complex adventure that may not be awe inspiring like Lindbergh or Slocum, but is amazing in its own way.

You are looking at sixty pounds of gear on a 14-foot inflatable stand-up paddleboard.

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Planning a Weekend Paddleboard Trip

by Paris Montoya

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hen you’ve used your paddleboard enough that you seldom fall off, are comfortable paddling in occasionally choppy waters and on windy days and can go several miles without tiring, you’re ready to try a trip of a few days. If you’re camping, pack the necessary gear and food, but place it all (as well as your phone) in waterproof dry packs. You could be in the sun for several hours, so use sun protection clothing and lotion.

Here’s how to prepare for the paddle portion of your trip.

• Choose a stable, efficiently shaped stand-up paddleboard (SUP) that has tie downs for at least two packs. Don’t try paddleboarding wearing a backpack.

• Practice paddling your SUP fully loaded with gear in advance to understand how the weight impacts balance, control, speed and stamina. If there is a chance you could face rough water and wakes, take out your fully loaded SUP (with a paddling buddy nearby) and while paddling, flip your SUP to test your bungie/tie-down set up as well as your ability to recover.

• Determine how far you expect to paddle each day (a day’s mileage probably shouldn’t be more than the longest one-day mileage you’ve already achieved). Have an idea of what your MPH speed will be, and plot an appropriate float plan with an achievable destination distance. Compensate for possible delays due to wind and tides/current direction. It’s better to underestimate for your first trip.

• Be sure to leave a copy of your float plan with a trusted contact.

• Paddle with a buddy or group on your first outing.

• Drink water frequently, take a break every hour or so to rest and eat some energy bars.

• Leave time to explore on your way, and make sure you end each day with enough daylight to locate your destination and/ or set up camp.

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Cottage Transformed A 1920s Canandaigua Lake cottage is converted into the perfect year-round retreat

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nviting and relaxing are two words that came to mind when the owners of a Canandaigua Lake cottage hired Elyse Petrella Interiors to help with the renovation. The couple loves to

entertain and wanted a large open floor plan as a place for friends and family to gather for long weekends and holiday parties. Inspired by the landscape around her, Elyse incorporated a mixture of natural materials such as teak, linen and oak to create a neutral palette. She juxtaposed the design with industrial elements as seen in the vintage factory pendants over the kitchen island and black metal pharmacy cabinet in the guest bathroom. The use of materials and color palette create the perfect backdrop to enjoy the picturesque sunsets along the East side of the lake all year long.

Clockwise: The living room has a large sisal area rug with a queen-size sleeper sofa and pair of linen swivel chairs. The fireplace surround is clad in bluestone with two 1950s cane lounge chairs in front of it.

A view from the kitchen showcases custom inset white oak cabinetry and oil rubbed bronze hardware. The kitchen pendants are vintage enamel sourced from the east end of Long Island, and the counter stools are grey suede.

In the bunk room custom queen bunks were designed for the client’s large family – painted in Benjamin Moore’s Midnight Oil. The upper bunk rails and ladders were made by a local metalsmith.

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Clockwise: The dining area has a large custom table made of English Sycamore with a blackened steel base, and the dining chairs are woven indoor/outdoor..

A view from the guest bath with the pharmacy style vanity and sconces.

The living room has a pair of cane lounge chairs flanking the bluestone fireplace. The white oak cabinets are custom made.

The decorative pillows are a blue linen blend.

Photos of the original house, before renovation

Visit elysepetrellainteriors.com for renovation and interior design inquiries.

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MoistureShield composite decking with Solid Core Difference, allows the product to be installed on the water or underwater without damage from warping or swelling. Virtually no moisture absorption, even in demanding environments. Rest assured that your deck or dock will stand strong for years. Available at Corning Building Company corningbldg.com

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CabAve Paper Towel Holder. They handle interior cabinet storage a lot differently than most by installing their own. Pick and choose what your family really wants. Then, the CabAve “Enhancement Team” installs them professionally and fast. cabave.com

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The Dry Rosé of Blaufränkisch 2021 is brisk and complex leading with passion fruit, pineapple, plum, and red pear. It’s delicate with up-front fruitiness. $18.99. drfrankwines.com

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Heron Hill

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Heron Hill’s 2020 Ingle Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay is a bright straw colored wine with powerful aromatics of pineapple, citrus, lemon grass, and stones. The palate is bracing but balanced with medium to full body. heronhill.com

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2022 Moomba Kaiyen. The Moomba Kaiyen delivers big-time fun on-demand. With a performance hull and features fit for wakesurf kings and queens, it’s the perfect Moomba for huge sessions. silverlakemarine.com

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The

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Along the ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail

by Nancy E. McCarthy

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ummer is a glorious season in the Finger Lakes Region.

Warm, sunny days beckon us outside (currently our safest space to socialize with friends and family). One relaxing way to unwind from the stress of these pandemic years is to raise a glass to brighter days ahead. Sampling local craft beverages has become a popular pastime and sipping to a soundtrack of live music outdoors just makes it, well, better.

“Music is vital to our business and vision,” says Karl Neubauer, head distiller at Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples.

Music is one of the distillery/restaurant’s three foundational pillars, along with good local food and, of course, spirits.

Naples natives Neubauer and his wife Melissa own and operate Hollerhorn, which has become a popular hangout for locals and visitors since opening in 2018.

Intimate indoor sets from rotating regional artists such as Cammy Enaharo, Bobby Henrie and Aaron Lipp comprise

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Hollerhorn’s late afternoon Sunday Social Happy Hour series.

Audience capacity expanded exponentially after Neuberger constructed an outdoor stage last year; a large grassy tented area accommodates up to 500 music lovers in warmer months. Amenities include an outdoor kitchen with its

Update on Hollerhorn Distilling When this story went to press owners Karl and Melissa Neubauer had temporarily closed Hollerhorn Distilling after a fire destroyed the retail/restaurant portion of their business on May 12th. They are in the process of regrouping and reimagining their physical space. For updates, visit hollerhorn.com or follow them on Instagram or Facebook. Photo by Hayna Weems

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Opposite: Big Blue House performing in Canandaigua on Star Cider’s new outdoor stage.

own gourmet menu and a full service bar showcasing Hollerhorn Distilling spirits. This summer Ravi Shavi, Upstate and The Prickers are among the acts booked to rock the new stage.

Outdoor concerts are ticketed through Eventbrite.

Sunshine and Moonshine Smokin’ Tails Distillery in Phelps opened in winter 2021. This is their first summer with live music in their space out back, called The Holler (southern slang used to reference a small valley between mountains where people gather).

“People are just excited to be around live music again,” says Smokin’ Tails co-owner Sharon Cheney.

“Then add in being outside in the nice weather, enjoying our great moonshine, spirits and friends – it just makes for an electrifying time.” The other owners are Cheney’s husband Pete, who serves as distiller, and Chris and Lisa Orlando. Pete, whose moonshine prowess started it all, appeared on the Discovery Channel series Moonshiners and was awarded the Master Moonshiner title for his four-grain moonshine.

To say that music plays an important role at the Iron Smoke

Distillery in Fairport, founded in 2011 by musician Tommy Brunett, is quite the understatement. Brunett and his partners own and operate the distillery, producing noteworthy spirits such as Iron Smoke Straight Bourbon – named one of “Ten Best Bourbons Beyond Kentucky” by Forbes magazine.

The Tommy Brunett Band makes occasional appearances at Iron Smoke; in addition to their own shows, the band has opened for rock legends such as ZZ Top and Ted Nugent. Fun fact: Brunett shared the spotlight with Modern English (best known for the 1982 hit “I Melt with You”) when he was hired as their touring guitarist in the late ’80s through early ’90s.

In the summer, Iron Smoke’s live Acoustic Sunset Sessions move outside. Weather permitting, creative cocktails can be savored on the front patio on Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Fairport native Tyler Norton, a singer/guitarist, is a popular repeat performer. Norton also runs Kickass Karaoke on Wednesday nights, where wannabe vocalists get to feel like rock stars singing with Iron Smoke’s live house band.

Left: Left: Musician Tommy Brunett, co-owner of Iron Smoke Distillery in Fairport Below: Tyler Norton playing outdoors at Iron Smoke Distillery.

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Over in Rochester, the Big Red Stage at Black Button Distilling is a bit of a misnomer: the stage is actually the flat bed of a red 1947 Ford model 799T 1½ ton stake truck. Black Button’s public relations rep Arien Rozelle cheerfully reports that the Big Red truck has a top speed of 38 mph downhill with a tail wind. Live local acts perform outside from the (parked) truck from May through October.

“Playing on the truck was one of the coolest outdoor stages I’ve played,” says Rochester singer-guitarist Ryan Sutherland, whose original songs are influenced by Americana and rockabilly. “The aesthetic of the truck perfectly fits the kind of music I play.” Sutherland will be back to perform on July 8, this time with his power trio The Revelators.

Owner and head distiller Jason Barrett founded Black Button in 2012 and was collecting awards and accolades by 2015. Most recently, their single barrel straight bourbon took “Best of State” for New York during the 2021 national Heartland Whiskey Competition.

Hollerhorn, Smokin’ Tails, Iron Smoke and Black Button are all distilleries with live outdoor music, but they share another commonality: they are all stops along the ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail.

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Forming a craft beverage trail was Barrett’s brainchild, though he initially focused solely on Rochester/Monroe county makers. “The original trail really lacked enough cohesion and size to effectively market itself,” he says. “After all, the whole goal of a trail is to combine the power of many to advertise each other’s business collectively. You have to get to a certain size to be an attraction.”

After reaching out for marketing advice from the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (Ontario County’s tourism promotion bureau) the trail was reinvented, rebranded and greatly expanded by 2017. Today, it includes 38 wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries across Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and Livingston counties.

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The Big Red Stage at Black Button Distilling in Rochester The diverse, abundant selection of locally produced craft beverages includes wine, beer, spirits and hard cider. There’s something for everyone’s tastes, and each stop on the trail offers a unique experience, such as meeting the “maker,” enjoying delicious, locally sourced fare from simple snacks to gourmet meals or hearing live regional music.

The ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail has provided a performance circuit and resultant economic benefit for musicians like Sutherland. In addition to his shows at Black Button Distilling, he has appeared at other trail venues such as New York Beer Project and The Farmhouse Brewery in Victor, Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery in Bristol, Rohrbach Brewing Company and Sager Beer Works in Rochester, Reinvention Brewing Company in Manchester and Star Cider in Canandaigua.

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Apples and Hops “Music is an important component of our business model,” says Cortni Stahl, who co-owns Star Cider with her husband Adam and his brother Nate. “We love hosting and supporting local artists. It was also always the goal to be able to provide amazing drinks, food, and music to create an enjoyable atmosphere and memorable experience.”

Star Cider features music every weekend from May to October, including popular local acts Big Blue

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Eamonn Hubert playing outdoors at Reinvention Brewing Company in Manchester last summer. He’ll be back on July 17, 2022.

House, BarnSalt and Blonde Over Blue.

Music is 6-9 on Fridays and 1-4 on Saturdays and Sundays. A new outdoor music stage makes its debut this summer.

This Canandaigua cidery is a family affair and that’s reflected in their tasting room, spacious covered outdoor patio and abundant grassy space, all of which is family and dogfriendly. In addition to their signature hard ciders and seasonal releases, non-alcoholic cider and slushies are on the beverage menu for the kiddos, plus community water bowls for the pups.

Peacemaker Brewing Company is also in Canandaigua. “Music is definitely a big part of the brewery, as our name is inspired by the music of my favorite band, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers,” says owner Todd Reardon. Reardon often names his craft

beers after song titles or lyric snippets from the Arizona-based national touring band.

While Reardon has brought Roger Clyne and his band to perform in Canandaigua three times (their fourth appearance will be Oct. 8, 2022), most of the acts he books are regional. “Two big musical local draws for us are Dos Locos and Brian Ayers,” he says. “Those guys bring a great crowd.”. Other favorites include Old World Warblers, Teagan and the Tweeds and the Tommy Brunett Band. (Ironically one of distiller Brunett’s signature original songs is “I Like Beer.”)

“I prefer breweries with live music,” says Guy Turchetti, a musician and teacher living in Canandaigua.

“Peacemaker Brewing is a personal favorite of mine. I really appreciate Todd’s support of live music, both as a

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Peacemaker’s original location was small, with no outside venue. Musical acts played from a cramped space they shared with some brewing tanks.

Reardon moved Peacemaker to larger quarters on Coach Street in 2020; the brewery and tasting room are housed in a charming, renovated carriage house with an outdoor patio and green space. In warm weather, music moves outside on Fridays, Saturdays and some Wednesdays. Tuesdays are open mic nights where some amateur talent just might land a future brewery booking. Getting a paid gig out of the deal would be sweet music to any musician’s ears.

These venues are just some highlighted stops along the trail that offer live outdoor music. For more information, visit rocflxcraftbevtrail.com.

Ramp up the fun of tasting a wide array of locally produced craft beverage by purchasing a 2022 ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail passport. For $25, the passport provides a trail map, descriptions of all trail member locations and special cost-saving perks for passport holders ranging from free flights to deep discounts off purchases and more.

Get your passport stamped at each of the 37 venues by the end of 2022 and you can enter a drawing for a chance to win a merchandize prize package valued at $250.

The 2021 passport winner was Chris Aycock of Victor. His package included t-shirts, coasters, glasses and other items, Chris and Melissa Aycock pick up their 2021 along with gift cards from local businesses merchandise prize package at Finger Lakes and two new 2022 passports. Aycock and Visitors Connection in Canandaigua. his wife Melissa completed the trail together. Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com The couple loved how the passport guided them. Their strategy was to head out to areas where there were clusters of participating locations and stop at each one on a weekend day. One of their favorite stops was Song Hill Winery in Victor. While they were unaware of this winery in their own town, they are now regular customers and wine club members.

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by James P. Hughes

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inger Lakes country offers a scenic tableau, often with a fresh view around virtually every bend in the road. Now and then, it takes curiosity, patience and more than just a few of those “bends in the road” to locate some of the region’s uncommon gems. One of those is certainly Garrett Memorial Chapel, tucked away on Bluff Point overlooking Keuka Lake.

I had heard of the chapel and knew a bit of its curious history, but had viewed it only from afar on its perch high

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above the lake. On a leafless winter day, the “Little Chapel on the Mount” is barely visible, and once the wooded hillside is in full bloom, it disappears completely. As unique as its Norman Gothic style, stained-glass windows and remote location might be, how Garrett Memorial Chapel came to exist is a most fascinating tale.

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find new skills to Company, encompassing thousands of vineyard acres and multiple processing plants. Known at one time as the “Dean of American Winemakers,” Garret produced some ten million gallons of wine per year. His signature product, Virginia Dare, became the bestselling wine of its day in America.

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to Finger Lakes country, the beauty of the region increasingly appealed to him, his wife Evelyn, and their family.

As Garret continued to travel the nation visiting his business properties, the family increasingly favored Keuka Lake for summer residency. In 1917, a spacious summer home and boathouse were constructed at Bluff Point and the Garretts settled in, quickly becoming absorbed in local activities.

Notwithstanding the Garrett’s financial success, there was sadness within the family. Of the seven children born to Paul and Evelyn Garrett, three daughters and four sons, all but one of the boys died in infancy. The fourth, Charles, died of tuberculosis in 1930 at age 26. His dying wish was “to take me home to Bluff Point, to Keuka Lake.”

Shortly after the death of Charles, Paul and Evelyn began construction of the chapel for “worship and interment” in memory of their son. The Garretts were supporters of Cornell University, and it’s said the Cornell football team was among many who assisted in clearing the wooded hillside site. From each hand-cut stone to every bronze and oak door, the artistry and craftsmanship were carefully planned, with a goal of creating “a place of serene beauty and quiet spirituality.” Today,

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After a scenic drive of several miles along Skyline Drive, with Keuka Lake views on both sides, you will arrive at the chapel’s wooded Bluff Point setting.

With its significant architectural features, including unique stained-glass windows by celebrated artist Frederick Wilson, the Garrett Memorial Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Despite its secluded location, for almost a century now the Garretts’ initial wishes have been answered.

Non-denominational services, popular with visitors and locals alike, are held throughout the months of July and August. The chapel has become a popular venue for weddings, and on occasion hosts concerts and special events. It is open to the visiting public each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from late spring through early autumn.

On any random outing, park along the narrow upper road, walk through the iron gate and down a long stone stairway. From there, stroll the grounds and appreciate the stately chapel with its panoramic view of Keuka Lake below. Then – for a moment, or perhaps longer – ponder the obstacles faced by those who incorporated such a dignified structure into that sheer hillside.

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thaca artist Linna Dolph was always painting or drawing as a child.

Although circumstances in her teen years caused a chasm between a desire to create and her capability to do so.

In adulthood, Dolph would eventually embrace art again – often to the point of obsession. She started by designing and sewing Amish-style quilts and making found art sculptures. In 2003, at 52, she discovered antique stained glass and it’s been her preferred medium ever since.

“I love color, all color. I also like the absence of color,” she says. “Glass, with its brilliance in both color and texture, allows me the opportunity to experiment in many directions. I try very hard not be confined by the rules of the color wheel and the unjustifiable constraints of traditional design.”

Dolph sources quality, mouth-blown sheet glass, primarily from Europe. “My favorite is antique glass: a transparent, highly colorful, textured glass of absolute clarity,” she says. There is a finite supply, so she hangs onto all her scraps. Dolph cuts clear and colored stained glass into shapes and solders them together to make display art and objects. Her dazzling array of work includes hanging panels of cityscapes, landscapes, quilt and abstract designs, mobiles, sculpture and lamps.

Dolph in her home gallery and studio.

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Dolph starts a new piece with a design drawing. She then selects the glass, considering which colors and textures will work together cohesively.

She numbers and cuts paper pieces from the drawing and traces these shapes onto the glass, scores and cuts the glass with a grozer and uses a wet diamond file to smooth edges. The glass is cleaned and dried, the edges wrapped with copper foil (as a solder base) and the foil burnished onto the glass using a fid (a conical-shaped tool).

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Before: process foiled and ready for solder

Dolph applies flux, a chemical adherent, to the foil and then carefully solders the pieces together. Excessive heat can crack the glass and ruin the project. She thoroughly washes off the flux and then brushes patina onto the solder lines. Patina is an acid that must be handled with extreme caution. She wipes the excess off immediately so it won’t stain the glass, then washes the entire piece again.

Once the piece is dry, Dolph polishes the glass and the solder lines; the polish leaves a whitish film layer behind. She uses a soft cloth, a baby hairbrush and wooden picks to remove the film to expose a subtle luster on both glass and solder.

Butternut Gallery and Second Story Books in Montrose, Pennsylvania, carries Dolph’s mobiles. “I find Linna’s work astonishing because it’s conceptually difficult and so beautifully realized,” says gallery manager Alice Mischke. “Her craftsmanship is first rate and her design and composition are amazing.”

Equally amazing is the long, circuitous route of life that finally led Dolph back home to art.

Horses and Art “From the beginning, I surrounded myself with my two lifelong passions: horses and art,” says Dolph. Born in 1951 and raised in Ithaca, she was the middle child of three. She started riding at age seven, and by fourteen she was training and competing on show horses. When she wasn’t with horses, she was drawing and painting them or other animals. Early childhood was nearly idyllic. “Horses and art, what more could a little girl ask for?” she says.

But Dolph was a poor student, and by high school she was a wild child, failing her classes and distracted by a relationship with a young man. Her parents sent her off to the Moravian

Seminary for Girls, a private boarding school in Pennsylvania which offered no art, horses, boys or freedom.

Dolph had no choice but to endure it, and it affected her deeply.

“My passions were dashed,” she says.

After graduation, she attended college in Vermont for a year but, unable to concentrate on her studies, soon returned to Ithaca. To support herself, Dolph worked in a bar and taught horseback riding for gym programs at Cornell University and Ithaca College.

After an unplanned detour working on a horse farm in Iowa and some additional college courses, Dolph once again moved back to Ithaca. She eventually graduated from Cornell University in 1980, at 29, with a degree in adolescent psychology. She worked as a job counselor for indigent teens – until she once again felt the pull toward horses.

Art and Horses Dolph moved to Baltimore with a boyfriend, where she spent a few years exercising race horses at the famed Pimlico Race Course. It was during that time that she saw an Amish quilt exhibit at a Baltimore museum and

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became enthralled by the bold use of color and complex designs. She soon began designing quilts and says she constructed hundreds of them.

In 1986, Dolph returned once again to Ithaca, where she met her life partner David Dunbar; their daughter, Scout is now a mixed media artist.

In 1990, Dolph bought a horse farm and turned it into a state-of-the-art dressage facility. “The farm, along with providing me with my ‘horse fix,’ also became my canvas,” she says.

In addition to constructing an indoor riding arena and a standard outdoor dressage arena and installing white fencing, Dolph used her knowledge of Amish design to paint large murals that hung on the inside and outside of the buildings.

Her stadium course jumps were

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painted abstracts.

It was a profitable business – Dolph trained and boarded horses and held clinics on the property – but it was physically demanding, and she suffered serious back injuries. Then, in 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

In 2003, during recovery from reconstructive surgeries, one of

Dolph’s riding students suggested that she stop by a local glass studio. The visit was life-changing. She booked lessons and began cutting and etching glass. “From my first score on, I was hooked,” she says.

The timing was fortuitous, as Dolph couldn’t keep pace with the physicality of handling horses. She

sold the farm and turned her attention to full-time art making in 2007. In the Ithaca house she shares with Dunbar, she uses the dining room for supply storage and display, and the living room serves as her workspace.

It was an exciting transition, but also painful and even frightening. The early years were financially lean, and she often questioned her abilities and talent. But galleries and customers didn’t share her doubts, then or now. Dolph’s work is currently sold at Handwork Artist Cooperative and 15 STEPS in Ithaca, Butternut Gallery in Montrose and Pittsford Fine Art. An active participant in the Greater Ithaca Art Trail events, a program of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) of Tompkins County, she welcomes the public into her home studio during art trail events such as First Saturdays (year round) and annual open studio weekends on the Greater Ithaca

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“Linna is an amazing artist and has been part of CAP events for many years,” says Robin Schwartz, CAP’s program and grant director. “She creates stunning glass work that is

different from anything else I’ve seen before. When I think of her I think: color, light, innovation.”

The trail is a vehicle for Dolph to meet new art lovers and also see repeat collectors. Beth Moskow-Schnoll

and Barry Schnoll of Romulus have visited her studio many times and own 10 of her pieces. They most recently purchased a mobile, now hanging in a large window in their home overlooking Cayuga Lake. “As soon as the sun rises, it hits the mobile and sends sparkles of colored light around the room,” says Moskow-Schnoll. “It is such a delicate piece, and the way the light plays on it and cascades around the room is mesmerizing.”

The hypnotic interplay of glass, light and line is what attracted Dolph to the medium in the first place.

With each piece completed – often a sleepless marathon to finish – her commitment to her work only intensifies. It’s an obsessive lifestyle, yet a satisfying life. It’s the life of an artist.

Find out more information at linnadolph.com and arttrail.com (click on Events Calendar).

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Soccer Plus Naples Equals

Tradition The story began with one man

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aples, a town of about 900 residents, has been known for Finger Lakes grapes and wine for more than 150 years, possibly since Jacob Widmer and Hiram Maxfield originated their wine cellars. The Historic Naples Grape Festival stands as a symbol of Naples’ place as the “wine center of the east.” And while the squishing of grapes can be heard throughout the Naples Valley in the fall, so too can the cheers and whistles of the town’s newest claim to fame: soccer. Wineries make sense, given the soil and climate of the Finger Lakes Region. But soccer?

How is it that hundreds of Naples-area parents congregate most every evening along the sidelines of numerous soccer fields for three seasons each year? What – or who – explains the impetus behind perennial high school soccer championships? To a Naples resident, what’s the bigger deal, grapes or soccer?

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Gary explains that he effectively communicated with mutual respect and had a “no cut” policy, so all kids were “part of something.” He handed out playing time based on effort and demanded an expectation of winning. One time, the bus that Gary and his players rode in pulled into

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a parking lot at a Friday night sectional game, in which Naples was not expected to win. Gary thought the boys were a little too quiet so he gave them a bit of a tongue lashing, to build up their expectations for winning the game. At the end, as he walked off the bus, he said “By the way, practice is Monday at three. Don’t be late.” Parents loved him – he moved games from 4:30 p.m. to evening so parents could attend after work.

To Gary, team was everything. An opposing coach who had been mentored by Gary said, “Gary was passionate about soccer.

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It’s Generational By the mid-1970s, the Naples Green Machine began winning.

Multiple league and sectional championships through the ’70s and ’80s culminated in a state championship in 1989 and another in 1999. It became apparent over those decades that Gary’s winning attitude was working – so much so that the next generation of Naples’ boys were learning from their parents, who had played soccer for Gary. Parents new to Naples soccer liked Gary’s approach to life: quality coaching, expectation to work, and everyone has a role on the team.

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The future for Naples soccer and the parents within the community is bright. whom played in Naples, and keeps the kids busy with all kinds of sports activities. Local parents trust him like their parents trusted Gary.

According to Betrus, the formula for winning soccer games at Naples always included the involvement of parents and kids who feel appreciated and respected. “Gary showed us the way,” he says.

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have been present for the signal fire and ceremony on Bare Hill in Middlesex every Labor Day weekend for three decades. That sounds like a long time until one considers that people started gathering on that hilltop over 2,000 years ago. The first written note of human activity there was recorded in S.C. Cleveland’s History of Yates County, New York (1873): “The traces of an ancient fort, covering about an acre, and surrounded by a ditch, and formerly by a formidable wall, are still to be seen on top of Bare Hill.”

Archeological evidence gleaned from a burial site at the base of Bare Hill shows the Middlesex area was inhabited by people of the Adena culture, which existed

from approximately 1000 BC to 100 AD. The stone structure they built there was a ceremonial site, not a fort. The Adena culture left stone rings from the Ohio Valley eastward as evidence of their active religious life.

The circle of stones atop Bare Hill were ancient when the first Seneca Indians found them. The Seneca, or Onödowá’ga, also considered the then treeless hill a sacred place and named it Genundowa. It is safe to say the Onödowá’ga visited the hill regularly for celebrations and worship until the late 19th century, at which time they were displaced from their homeland and dispersed to reservations in western New York and Canada.

Top: Peter Jemison singing and drumming traditional Seneca songs.

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SENECA HERITAGE DAY

The Middlesex Heritage Group hosts its 31st annual Seneca Heritage Day on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly event Van Epps Road takes place on the grounds of the historic Overackers Corners Schoolhouse in Middlesex.

Parking The educational event is recognition of the area’s original Seneca people Overackers Corners and their cultural and societal legacy. This year, Peter Jemison, former Historic Fire Schoolhouse Site Manager of Ganondagan State Historic Site will speak. The afternoon will also feature performances by Bill Crouse and the Alleghany River Dancers.

Bare Hill Free ice cream and water will be available. ad Ro Unique Area y If you attend the signal fire, be prepared to walk about one mile. The fire lle Va e will be started at 9 p.m. Onlookers are expected to bring with them an attitude of Vin h t respect, as you will be joining a celebration that sprung from this hill thousands of r No years ago. Your spirit of gratitude will add to all those who came before.

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The hill remained quiet for many years after the last Onödowá’ga went there to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. In September of 1953, the Nundawaga Society of History and Folklore – led by Dr. Arthur Parker, director of the Rochester Museum and Science Center – joined with the Cottager’s Association of the East Shore to hold a celebration to honor Seneca heritage. Dr. Parker was a leading expert in Native American history and had studied the Adena site in Vine Valley. His interest was greatly influenced by his own Seneca heritage. The celebration started in the afternoon, with Dr. Parker recounting Seneca legends. Promptly at nine o’clock that night, a bonfire lit on Genundowa by

Onödowá’ga leader Freeman Johnson was the signal for cottagers to light flares, forming a ring of fire around the shore of Canandaigua Lake.

From 1953 to 1957, local people and members of the Seneca Nation gathered on the first Saturday night of September to honor Seneca tradition, with a Seneca native returning to light the fire and signal the start of the ring of fire. Dr. Parker died in 1955 – and two years later, so did the annual event.

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He took it home to his mother and father and asked if he could keep it as his own. His parents agreed, on the condition that he was responsible for feeding it.

The little boy cared for the snake and fed it crickets and other small bugs. As it grew, he fed it mice, which were plentiful and easy to catch. All the people marveled at the beauty of the snake and enjoyed watching it grow.

It was not long until the snake outgrew mice, then rabbits, and opossums and raccoons. The boy was unable to provide, so the warriors began to bring it deer. It was not long until deer became scarce. Now the people began to fear the serpent, because it was hungrily eyeing themselves and its red tongue flicked in their direction.

Eventually the snake struck mortal fear in the hearts of the people. They decided to retreat to their sacred place on Genundowa. All the people left the village and traveled there, hoping to start a new village and leave the serpent behind. Much to their horror, the snake followed them and crawled up the hill and surrounded them with its head to its tail. The people were unable to escape and soon became hungry, thirsty and ever more terrified. Their arrows bounced off the scales, and it was too big to crawl over. The snake breathed out a fetid fog that confused the minds of the people.

One night, in panic and desperation, the people believed they saw a way out.

They streamed into a dark tunnel, hoping against hope it would lead them to safety.

Alas, they were tragically mistaken. The tunnel was the maw of the great serpent, and they were all swallowed up, except two: a brother and sister, lonely orphans who fell asleep during the misguided escape.

During his travels in dream land, the boy was given a vision. He was to slay the serpent. He was instructed to make a bow of willow and string it with the hair of his sister. He was to make a crooked arrow of snakeroot. He was then shown a gap in the seventh ring of the monster’s scales where he must strike. The boy completed the preparations and approached the snake. As he envisioned, the snake rose up and exposed the gap in its seventh scale. The boy drew the bow and let the arrow fly. His aim was true, and the crooked arrow came alive when it struck. It burrowed deeply into the serpent’s heart, and the creature fell in agony. In its death throes, it thrashed and flailed against the earth. Finally, it began to roll down the hill, belching and passing a stench of gas as it went. It disgorged the skulls of all its victims, and they rolled into the lake below, where they can still be found to this day. As the serpent rolled down the slope, it destroyed all the trees... leaving the hill bare.

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Genundowa. My father, Stuart J. Mitchell Jr., then president of the Middlesex Heritage Group, and Peter Jemison, director of the Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor and a well-known Seneca leader, joined forces to make it happen.

An afternoon celebration sponsored by the Middlesex Heritage Group featured speeches, storytelling and dancing at the Overacker School house near Genundowa. That evening, people made the mile-long hike up Genundowa to celebrate the season and remember the people who came before. And at promptly nine o’clock, Jemison lit the signal fire.

The tradition has held since 1989. On the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, a hundred or more people gather to celebrate the change of seasons. Jemison speaks in the ancient tongue of the Onödowá’ga to give thanks to Father sun, Mother moon, to the animals, to the wind, rain and all of nature that surrounds us. He then lights the fire. As it dies down, he and other native drummers and singers lead a round dance over ground that has felt thousands of years of celebrations.

If one listens closely, the echos of ancient drums can be heard joining the new. Jemison also tells the story of how Genundowa got its name – both of its names. Genundowa means “The Hill of the Great Serpent,” and the story explains how it became Bare Hill.

On September 3, 2022, we will once again gather on Genundowa to celebrate and honor all those who have walked these hills: Those long lost to the dust of time; those whose great-great-grandparents and generations before hunted, farmed and raised families here; those who came and built the foundations of the communities we all now call home. The good and the bad are again remembered as we celebrate another season of bounty and hope for a better future together.

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ext to the day on which we finish the first cutting of hay, your festival has always been the highpoint of the summer.” That’s what Starkey Town Supervisor Bill Lawson wrote to Col. Lawrence J. Bolvig in advance of the 1981 Glenora Music and Art Festival.

“Perhaps only another farmer will appreciate the level of praise this observation is intended to denote, but I think you will understand what I mean,” Lawson said.

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The festival, once described by The New York Times as “Culture in a Rustic Setting,” was traditionally held on the last weekend of July. Over the course of its more than three decades, it drew thousands of visitors who attended to hear

Above: Doris and Larry Bolvig with the Music Grove and performance “shell” in the background. Photo from The Ithaca Journal, Saturday, August 6, 1977, from a news article marking the 25th anniversary of the festival.

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a variety of musical performances in genres including classical, barber shop quartets, Dixieland, string ensembles and jazz.

Chuck Mangione opened the 1968 festival when he brought the 30-member All City–County Jazz Ensemble from Rochester. “About the only thing wrong with the jazz ensemble was that it made the concerts which came after seem pretty quiet,” Eileen Swing said in The Geneva Times on August 8, 1968.

The first unpretentious – though musically distinguished – recitals were programmed by Doris and Larry, and their daughters Laurie and Beth. In her cover story in the August 1956 issue of Musical Courier magazine, Mary Craig described the annual festivals as “pleasant interludes in an exhibit of paintings which the Bolvigs sponsored for a neighborhood artist.”

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Above: The cover of the 29th festival program booklet in 1981.

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The concerts were never cancelled due to weather. When necessary, the programs were presented in the Lakemont Church.

County-style suppers followed the late afternoon performances at the church.

To assure a good attendance, there was never an admission charge, no reserved seats and plenty of free parking, made possible by the support of friends, neighbors and patrons ¬ and by the voluntary appearances of the musicians.

“Planning is a year ’round process,” Larry said on the 25th anniversary in 1977.

Not long after the beginning of the festival, members of Morning Musicale – a group of about 40 women from the Rochester area organized in 1930 – were invited to perform one or two concerts of classical music at the festival. They ended up performing every season from the early 1960s to the last year of the festival.

Like Doris Bolvig, many of the members of Morning Musicale were graduates of the Eastman School of Music and had performed as soloists with the Eastman–Rochester Orchestra under Howard Hanson.

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when Doris and Larry invited us to their festival, which provided us with opportunities to perform for audiences from throughout the region and the state.”

The Glenora Festival got its start in response to remarks by dinner guests of the Bolvigs at their home in Brooklyn. Associated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the guests admired a piece of art in the Bolvigs’ home, – a landscape painting by Lillian “Lulu” Clark, an elderly neighbor on Seneca Lake – pointing out that it was a fine example of precision painting. The guests suggested that the Bolvigs “do something” to show Clark’s artwork to friends and neighbors.

What Larry and Doris did was to combine their interests in art and music to present a musical program – and also to “show off” Clark’s paintings. Doris recruited faculty and students from the Roosa School of Music in Brooklyn, where she taught piano, to come to Seneca Lake in 1952 to join her in performance while visitors admired Lulu’s artwork.

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Grove and converted their barn into the Bolvig’s Red Barn Studios, where the annual art exhibit was displayed. The barn was open before and after each concert; the annual art exhibit featured watercolors and oil paintings by a number of local artists.

“Larry and Doris always opened their home to the musicians so we would have a place to change and prepare for our performances,” says Zale. “The festival was quite unique in its day.”

Doris played the piano professionally, beginning with her debut at age 12. Following her graduation from the Eastman School of Music, she made an acclaimed “grown-up” debut with the Rochester Philharmonic under Howard Hanson and was the first concert artist to perform for CBS television in the 1930s.

Larry, described as one who could “charm an oratorio or an opera audience equally with his personality and his wide-ranged bass-baritone voice,” served in the U.S. Army in Europe for three years during World War II, including as a member of the general staff of Gen. Omar Bradley.

While his “career” in music did not begin in his youth as it did for Doris, once he started, he “learned

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more in five years than many a student does in 10,” as Doris told a reporter for The Ithaca Journal in 1977. Following his military discharge, Larry began a career with the Bell Telephone Company.

By night, he pursued his avocation on stage and radio in and around New York city, performing under the name of Larry Turner.

Writing in The Ithaca Journal in 1977, longtime Watkins Glen resident Barbara Bell reported that the Bolvigs pursued a wide variety of interests together and separately. “They are continually fascinated by people at every turn and eagerly look forward to more of these on-going learning experiences,” she wrote.

The Glenora Music and Art Festival ended in the 1980s. Doris passed away on May 18, 1985, at the age of 77, and Larry died on September 14, 1987, at the age of 85.

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CULTURE & ATTRACTIONS Antique Wireless Museum..................... http://www.antiquewireless.org.................................87 Auburn Equal Rights Heritage Center.. http://www.equalrightsheritage.com........................... 8 Bristol Valley Theater............................... http://www.bvtnaples.org............................................83 CNY Living History Center...................... http://www.cnylivinghistory.org..................................85 Colonial Belle............................................ http://www.colonialbelle.com.....................................87 Corning Museum of Glass..................... http://www.cmog.org....................................................30 Cortland County Historical Society....... http://www.cortlandhistory.com................................85 Deer Haven Park...................................... http://www.deerhavenpark.org..................................87 Endless Mountain Music Festival.......... http://www.endlessmountain.net..............................67 Finger Lakes Boating Museum.............. http://www.flbm.org.....................................................85 Finger Lakes Museum............................. http://www.fingerlakesmuseum.org..........................26 Geneva Historical Society....................... http://www.historicgeneva.org...................................87 Grace Gardens.......................................... http://www.gracegardens.com...................................96 Granger Homestead & Museum.......... http://www.grangerhomestead.org.................... 33, 87 Historic Palmyra........................................ http://www.historicpalmyrany.com...........................84 History Center in Tompkins County..... http://www.thehistorycenter.net................................70 Lazy Acre Alpacas/Alpaca Country Clothing & Gifts http://www.lazyacrealpacas.com...............................................................................................87 LeRoy Historical Society.......................... http://www.jellomuseum.com....................................87 Lincoln Hill Farms.................................... https://www.lincolnhillfarms.com..............................37 Lukacs Studios Pottery............................ http://www.lukacspottery.com....................................85 Main Street Arts........................................ https://mainstreetartscs.org........................................50 North Star Art Gallery.............................. http://www.northstarartgallery.com..........................35 Rochester Folk Art Guild......................... http://www.rfag.org.......................................................84 Rockwell Museum.................................... http://www.rockwellmuseum.org.............................. 12 The P. Tribastone Fine Art Gallery........ http://www.patriciatribastoneart.com.......................90 Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum...... http://www.wardwoharaagriculturalmuseum.org........36 West End Gallery...................................... http://www.westendgallery.net...................................57

DINING Lynnie Lou’s.............................................. http://www.lynnielous.com.......................................103 Mr. Twistee’s.............................................. http://www.mrtwistees.com........................................97 Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake.............. http://www.nolansonthelake.com............................. 91 NY Kitchen................................................. http://www.nykitchen.com..........................................73 Pat’s Pizzeria.............................................. http://www.patspizzas.com........................................... 6 Plenty the Bakery..................................... http://www.plentythebakery.com..............................95

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SENIOR LIVING Kendal at Ithaca........................................ http://www.kai.kendal.org...............Inside Back Cover St. Ann’s Community............................... http://www.stannscommunity.com........................... 16 The Highlands at Pittsford...................... http://www.highlandsatpittsford.org......................... 13 VFW-Legacy at Fairways - Watermark Retirement Comm http://www.legacyfairways.watermarkcommunities.com.................................................... 15

SHOPPING & SERVICES Ahwaga Paints & Coverings................... http://www.ahwagapaintandfloorcovering.com.....93 Antique Revival......................................... http://www.antiquerevival.com..................................93 Artizanns.................................................... http://new.artizanns.com.............................................97 Body Kneads Wellness Spa http://www.yourbodykneads.massagetherapy.com..............................................................97 CabAve Kitchens....................................... http://www.cavesmillwork.com..................................92 Canandaigua BID..................................... http://www.downtowncanandaigua.com.................92 Cayuga Landscape Company................ http://www.cayugalandscape.com.............................23 Charley Brother LLC................................. http://www.charleybrother.com.................................37 Corning Building Company................... http://www.corningbldg.com......................................69 Cottone Auctions...................................... http://www.cottoneauctions.com...............................68 Crown Jewelry.......................................... http://www.mycrowndowntown.com.......................95 Downtown Ithaca Alliance..................... http://www.downtownithaca.com.............................75 Dudley Poultry.......................................... https://www.dudleypoultry.com.................................95 Early Owego Antique Center................. http://www.pickowego.com........................................93 Eastview Mall............................................. http://www.eastviewmall.com.................................... 19 F. Oliver’s Oils and Vinegars.................. http://www.folivers.com...............................................90 Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters................. http://www.fingerlakescoffee.com.............................92 Finger Lakes Diver.................................... http://www.fingerlakesdiver.com...............................93 Finger Lakes Tram.................................... http://www.ankomdevelopment.com.......................23 FingerLakes Bell Co................................. http://www.flxbells.com...............................................57 Fireplace Fashions.................................... http://www.fireplacefashions.com.............................30 Fitch Construction/Rochester Skylights http://www.fitchconstruction.com............................................................................................. 81 FLX Goods................................................. http://www.flxgoods.com............................................97 German Brothers Marina Inc................. http://www.germanbrothers.com..............................75 Gold Silver and Diamond Store............ http://www.goldsilverdiamondstore.com................83 Horning Woodworking https://justplainbusiness.com/horning-woodworking..........................................................95 Jen’s Magnetic Connection.................... https://stores.jensconnection.com............................97 Johnson Furniture Restoration.............. http://www.jfrestoration.com......................................97 Joseph’s Wayside Market....................... http://www.josephswaysidemarket.com................103 Kane’s Boat Shop..................................... https://www.kanekayak.com/.....................................39 Lakeside Building Products.................... http://www.lakesideroofingandsiding.com..............28 Long’s Cards & Books............................. http://www.longscardsandbooks.com......................96 Mahonski Rick D. Goldsmith................. http://www.rickmahonski.com................................... 31 Manchester Mission Furniture............... http://www.manchestermissionfurniture.com........96 Marine Innovations.................................. http://www.marineinnovations.com......................... 21 Mark’s Leisure Time Marine.................. http://www.marksleisuretimemarine.com...............44

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Mayflowers Garden................................. http://www.mayflowersnurserygarden.com............93 Mid-Atlantic Stocking............................... http://www.midatlanticstocking.com.........................73 Naglee Fine Arts....................................... http://www.nagleegroup.com.....................................92 New Energy Works TimberFramers..... http://www.newenergyworks.com......51, Back Cover Pettis Pools & Patio.................................. http://www.pettispools.com........................................55 Rasa Spa..................................................... http://www.rasaspa.com.............................................. 31 Recollections Antiques.......................................................................................................................92 Red Jacket Orchards................................ https://redjacketorchards.com....................................24 RJ Cars Inc................................................. http://www.rjcars.com..................................................93 Route 96 Power & Paddle...................... http://www.powerandpaddle.com............................35 Roy’s Marina Inc....................................... http://www.roysmarina.net.........................................93 Seager Marine........................................... http://www.seagermarine.com...................................79 Shear Bliss.................................................. https://shearblisssalon.setmore.com........................ 14 Show Place Cabinetry............................. http://www.showplacecabinetry.com........................ 11 Signlanguage Inc...................................... http://www.signlanguageinc.com..............................39 Silver Lake Marine, Inc............................ http://www.silverlakemarine.com..............................80 Skaneateles Marina.................................. https://www.skanmarina.com.....................................96 Smith Boys of Rochester, Inc................. http://www.smithboys.com.........................................20 Sutter’s Marina.......................................... http://suttersmarina.com.............................................97 Sweet Expressions.................................... http://www.sweetexpressionsonline.com................95 The Red Bird Cafe & Gift Shop............. http://www.redbirdcafeandgiftshop.com.................92 The White Church Cabin...................................................................................................................92 The Windmill Farm & Craft Market...... http://www.thewindmill.com...................................... 21 Timber Frames Inc................................... http://www.timberframesinc.com..............................33

TOURISM Cayuga County Tourism......................... http://www.tourcayuga.com......................................... 7 Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce http://www.cliftonspringschamber.com...................................................................................24 Corning & The Southern Finger Lakes......http://www.corningfingerlakes.com................... 45, 71 Ithaca/Tompkins County CVB................ http://www.tompkinschamber.org.......Inside Front Cover

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Areas of Interest in the July/August 2022 issue 1 2 3 4

Aurora (p.38) Bluff Point, Keuka Lake (p.72) Branchport (p.25) Bristol Springs (p.22)

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Canandaigua (p.69) Canandaigua Lake (p.27, 58) Conesus Lake (p.40) Fairport (p.52, 67)

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Glenora (p.94) Ithaca (p.76) Macedon (p.52) Middlesex (p.86)

17 Romulus (p.29) 18 Victor (p.32) 19 Watkins Glen (p.40)

Naples (p.36, 66, 82) Penn Yan (p.37) Phelps (p.67) Rochester (p.68)

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Lake Ontario

Hilton

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Sodus Bay

Sodus Point

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Sodus

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Geneseo

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Lima

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Seneca Falls

Manlius

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Moravia Homer Cortland

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Lamoka Lake

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Dryden

Cayuga Heights

Marathon

Ithaca

Burdett

McGraw 81

Lansing

10

CORTLAND

11

Trumansburg

Watkins Glen

Hornell

11

CAYUGA

Waneta Lake

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Groton

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Hammondsport

11

Interlaken

Dundee

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Ovid

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Cohocton

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Union Springs

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Rexville

Candor

Spencer 86

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Painted Post

Elmira C H E M U N G Heights

Elmira

Addison

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The Finger Lakes Region of New York State

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Horseheads

Corning

Owego

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Solvay

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Jordan Weedsport

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Victor

Bloomfield

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Honeoye Falls

390

Macedon

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490

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Baldwinsville

Rochester

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Oneida Lake

81

104

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Wolcott

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Honeoye Canandaigua Keuka Seneca

86

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17

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