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FEATURES 48 | Brighten Your Home and Yard

Find unique gifts and a plethora of plants at Kathan Gardens. by Katherine P. Cox

60 | I Want to Ride the Pretty Ponies! Introduce your child to the world of horsemanship. by Lars Blackmore

70 | American Precision Museum

Honoring innovation and ingenuity in manufacturing. by Mary Gow

92 | The New London Barn Playhouse A historic Main Street treasure expands and gets a face-lift. by Susan Nye

On the cover: Learn the basics at Sunny Brook Stables. Photo by Lars Backmore. This page: Petunias at Kathan Gardens. Photo by Ian Raymond.

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

Seasonal facts, fun, and ideas.

82 Travel Time

Wet and wild: Adventures in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. by Lisa Ballard

103 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

34 Community Dedication

111 Advertisers Index

by Susan Nye

112 Celebrate the Moment

Sunapee Harbor.

40 Business Spotlight

The Country Cobbler steps up his business. by Pamela Brown

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Points of interest in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Destination New London! Shop, Dine & Support Local!

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

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EDITOR’S NOTE

A Salute to Summer

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It’s finally time to break out the swimsuits, flip-flops, and beach towels and head to the lake or the seacoast. Maybe you’d rather pack a picnic basket and a cooler and take off for a family day trip. We’ve got plenty of great choices for you on our Day Trippers maps of New Hampshire and Vermont (page 46). You’ll have lots of fun exploring many places of interest right in your own backyard. If you find yourself in the New London area, take time to visit Lake Sunapee. The community has united to save the harbor and the shops in an effort to keep it local. Read about the heroes of Sunapee Harbor Riverway beginning on page 34. Why not make a day (and night) of it and take in a performance at the newly renovated New London Barn Playhouse (page 92)? After a year of hard work, the facility is opening its doors and showing off many new features, including an elevator, an improved porch, a walkway and courtyard, the Fleming Center for Artistic Development—the list goes on. Once again, we’re happy to share a story of a community banding together to raise the money (as in millions!) needed to complete the project. To the staff, volunteers, and local supporters, we shout a hearty “Bravo!” We’re out and about with Lars Blackmore as he reveals where to go to learn to ride horses (page 58). We’ve worked with Lars, a wonderfully talented photographer, for quite a while, and this time we were pleasantly surprised to learn he’s also a fantastic writer. Who knew? All we can say is life is full of surprises, and “Giddyap!” If you’re looking for an indoor adventure, check out the American Precision Museum in Windsor, Vermont (page 70). You’ll see the earliest machines in American manufacturing, the equipment which helped to build our country. Absolutely fascinating! On the home front, spruce up your yard with a visit to Kathan Gardens in Newport, New Hampshire (page 48). You’ll find a sea of colorful annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vegetable plants—everything for your gardening needs—along with a beautiful gift shop. Allow plenty of time to browse! Wow! It seems like there aren’t enough days of summer to fit in all the fun, just as there aren’t enough pages in this magazine to bring all the wonderful stories of the Upper Valley to you, but we love sharing some of them. Enjoy!

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Lisa Ballard, WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is a graduate of Dartmouth College who resided in the Upper Valley for another 25 years. She is the author of 10 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains. She covers all types of outdoor recreation, travel, and conservation topics for over 25 magazines. www.LisaBallardOutdoors.com

Lars Blackmore, WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER Lars grew up in Denmark and has worked as a photojournalist since the early 1990s, covering everything from concerts to conflicts on assignment for the Associated Press, Save the Children, and others. Now based in Norwich, Vermont, with his wife and two kids, he combines photography and writing assignments with graduate work at Dartmouth College.

Katherine P. Cox, WRITER Kathy is a freelance writer and former writer and editor for The Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire. Her work has also appeared in Vermont’s Local Banquet, So Vermont Arts & Living, and Monadnock Small Business Journal. She was also a writer and producer for Captured Light Studio, Inc., a video and interactive production company in Keene.

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

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

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VISIT US ONLINE Find Things to Do, Local Guides, Community Profiles, and other Online Exclusives! Perfect Picnic Locations The Upper Valley features several great places where you can spread out a blanket, enjoy some snacks, and take in the fresh New England air.

Join a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) Program The growing season in the Upper Valley offers a wonderful opportunity to incorporate fresh, local produce into your daily meals at home.

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FAC T S , F U N & I D E A S

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” —Henry James

Adopt a Purrfect Companion Are you a cat person? Research shows that cat owners have better psychological health than people without pets, and kids who have a strong

Make a Splash Beat the heat and stay fit by making swimming part of your fitness routine. June is Men’s Health Month, and swimming supports health in a variety of ways. A full-body workout, swimming develops shoulders, upper pectorals, arms, glutes, and calves. Have a bum knee? Swimming is gentle on the joints. It raises your heart rate, which improves cardiovascular fitness while stimulating muscle growth. What’s more, researchers have found that swimming for 30 minutes is as effective as one hour of exercise on land. Swimming also helps relieve stress and anxiety. The Upper Valley Aquatic Center offers lane rentals, aquatic classes, a swim team, and even lessons if you’re looking to perfect your technique. Visit uvacswim.org for more information.

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bond with a cat have reported that they felt more energetic and less lonely. It’s National Adopt a Cat Month, and the Upper Valley Humane Society has cats looking for loving forever homes. All cats (and dogs and rabbits) available for adoption are spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Do you have a safe, weather-proof outbuilding? Sometimes the UVHS has cats who cannot live as house pets but still need care. These cats may be feral, under socialized, or fearful of people, or they may just be too independent to appreciate being cooped up inside. In addition to permanent shelter, they’ll need daily food and water plus longterm veterinary care as needed. If you are willing to help a cat in need, call the UVHS at (603) 448-6888 or visit uvhs.org.

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Everything Is

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June’s birth flower is the rose and it’s not surprising why—roses are spectacular this time of year. If you have a rose bush, be sure to deadhead the blooms religiously to prolong flowering. Every leaf has a growth bud, so removing old flower blossoms encourages the plant to make more flowers instead of using its energy to make seeds. According to the Farmer’s Almanac: • It’s worth deadheading at least once a week and even daily in midsummer. • To deadhead, cut back to the first leaf below the spent flower. • Stop deadheading rose bushes three to four weeks before the first hard frost so as not to encourage new growth at a time when new shoots may be damaged by the cold.

“It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes, And pleasant scents the noses.”

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MONTHLY TIDBITS F A C T S,

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JULY

DID YOU KNOW? Congress ruled in favor of

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For a delicious red, white, and blue dessert for July 4, it doesn’t get much easier than a bowl of mixed berries topped with fresh whipped cream. To make this simple dessert extra special, try flavoring your whipped cream.

(John Adams thought July 2 should be Independence Day.) The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, and only John Hancock, president of the Congress, and Charles Thompson, secretary of the Congress, signed it on that day. The signing of the final document by everyone else took place on August 2, 1776.

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teaspoon and taste as you go along to adjust the flavor. Maple syrup is delicious too! It’s not blueberry season until later this month, but enjoy this dessert all summer long with local berries when they’re available. Blueberries will be in season soon at Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center in East Thetford, Vermont, and Riverview Farm in Plainfield, New Hampshire. Strawberries may already be available at Edgewater Farm in Plainfield.

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On July 16, 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Four days later on July 20, Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon. He and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin walked around for three hours. They put a US flag on the moon and left a sign behind: “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969, AD. We came in peace for all mankind.” The moon landing will forever be known as one of America’s greatest achievements.

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Friendships enrich our lives and improve our well-being. A good

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trauma and loss, and increase our

sense of purpose and self-esteem.

According to the Mayo Clinic, adults with strong social connections have a reduced risk of depression and high blood pressure and tend to

have a healthier body-mass index. Older adults who have meaningful

relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections. July 30 is International Day of Friendship, a

reminder to reach out and make the effort to maintain our friendships.

Pick up the phone to let someone know you’re thinking of them,

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AUGUST Preserve Your Vision It’s easy to take our eyesight for granted, and most of us don’t think about it until realize we can’t see as well as we used to. Preserving vision is so important that the month of August has been declared Eye Exam Month. Regular eye exams will not only determine how to correct our vision but also detect eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts early. An eye doctor may even spot other conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. In general, if you are healthy and have no symptoms of vision problems, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends having a complete eye exam every two to four years, and every one to two years starting at age 65.

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“ONLY YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires!”

Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944, when the US Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol of their joint effort to prevent forest fires. He quickly became popular and in 1947, his slogan became the familiar “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” And according to the US Forest Service, it’s Smokey Bear, not Smokey the Bear. “The” was added when songwriters penned Smokey’s tune to help with the rhythm of the song, and it’s the only time he’s ever had a middle name. The first Saturday in August is the time to celebrate National Campfire Day, while August 10 is National S’mores Day. There’s nothing like enjoying the great outdoors with a roaring fire and gooey s’mores under the stars, but always follow the safety guidelines from Smokey Bear:

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August is for Star Gazing This month the Perseid meteor shower peaks between the 11th and 13th. This will be a few days after the new moon on August 8, which means the moon’s usual brightness won’t wash out too many of the “falling stars.” According to Sky & Telescope magazine, the event got its name because even though “shooting stars” can appear anywhere in the sky, they can all be traced back to the constellation Perseus. These meteors are bits of debris shed by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun every 130 years. Careful observers first realized that the Perseids are an annual event in the 1830s. I 32 i m a g e •

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SUNAPEE HARBOR I T TA K E S A V I L L A G E T O S A V E A V I L L A G E

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COMMUNITY DEDICATION BY SUSAN NYE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBBIE CAMPBELL

Is there anything better than summer in a small town on a big lake? Whether you’ve left the big city or suburbs behind for a week or forever, summer is a special time at Lake Sunapee. From archery, biking, and boating to concerts, golf, hiking, tennis, waterskiing, and yoga, there is something for everyone. While a lot of time is (quite rightly) spent lazing in, on, and by the water, no week is complete without a trip—or several—to the picturesque harbor. Throughout the day and evening, this charming haven is a jumble of activity. Boats, large and small, come and go. Friends meet for coffee before a morning walk up Burkhaven Hill Road and down Lake Avenue. Locals and visitors gather on Saturday and Wednesday evenings for music at the Flanders Stage and Ben Mere Bandstand. Young and old snack on ice cream, smoothies, and hot dogs or enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner with a view. There is nothing quite like a bustling waterfront village, and this one almost fell to ruin. An Uncertain Future Sunapee Harbor has a long history with vacationers. Since the late 1800s, sweltering summer heat sent city dwellers north on the train to enjoy Lake Sunapee’s fresh air and cool waters. Grand hotels, many with a hundred rooms or more, dotted the shoreline, and the harbor was filled with activity. But times change. The grand hotels were razed and individual family vacation homes were built. Life in the harbor, like many places across the country, was hit hard by a major recession in the early 1980s. Business in the harbor’s once bustling shops and restaurants slowed as tourism dropped. Many were forced to close, and the banks foreclosed on several properties. For years, buildings sat empty and docks were in disrepair. The future looked bleak for the quaint lakeside village. Until one fortuitous day in early 1991 when Dick Webb and Jolyon Johnson each took a walk around the harbor. Upon meeting, they shared their concerns for the future. Developers were on the prowl looking for bargains. A private condominium development would change the face of the harbor. The community was at risk of losing access to this special place forever. Both men wanted to preserve this special village—but how?

A visit to Sunapee Harbor includes beautiful views of boats and flower boxes, barrels, and beds that bloom all summer.

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Enjoy watching the boat traffic in and out of the harbor while relaxing at picnic tables and benches around the area.

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“I’m passionate about the harbor,” Steve says. “Saving it was the right thing to do.” He adds, “It’s a fun place and it should be accessible to everyone—no matter where they live; men, women, and children; old and young; any color or economic status—I’m all about accessibility.”

A Plan to Save the Harbor Luckily, they were not alone. Joined by Paul Grevstad and John Rauh, the foursome incorporated Sunapee Harbor Riverway within the year. The newly formed venture’s mission was to preserve and protect the lakeside village. Long before anyone heard of GoFundMe or socially responsible corporations began donating socks to homeless shelters, the foursome developed a business plan to save the harbor. The newly formed corporation sold more than 6,000 shares of stock in two rounds at $250 a share. The funds were used to purchase and renovate the foreclosed properties in the harbor. Steve McGrath, one of the early investors, has lived at the harbor since he was three years old. Having grown up swimming, fishing, waterskiing, and boating on Sunapee, he was disturbed by the changes and potential changes. “I’m passionate about the harbor,” Steve says. “Saving it was the right thing to do.” He adds, “It’s a fun place and it should be accessible to everyone—no matter where they live; men, women, and children; old and young; any color or economic status—I’m all about accessibility.” Sunapee Harbor Riverway’s current real estate portfolio includes buildings that house several popular businesses, two apartments, and a few boat slips. Most harbor businesses operate from Memorial Day to Columbus Day and the company generates all of its income from rent. 36 i m a g e •

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BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE HARBOR FOOD The Anchorage – a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner on the water. Live entertainment every weekend. Open year-round. Wildwood Smokehouse – a full-service barbecue restaurant. Open year-round. Fenton’s Landing – a breakfast and lunch deli and grocery store. Open May through October. The Quack Shack – ice cream and sweet treats. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sunapee Harbor Dogs – the name says it all. Open throughout the summer. Stacy’s Smoothies – smoothies, coffee, and more for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sunapee Farmers Market – farm-fresh food and local crafts. Saturday mornings Memorial Day through Labor Day.

SHOPPING Harborside Trading Company – featuring Sunapee logo clothing, cards, and gifts. Open early May through Columbus Day. The Wild Goose Country Store – offering an eclectic selection of gifts, collectables, penny candy, and toys. Open mid-May until Columbus Day. The Lake Shop – featuring fun beach wear, flip-flops, hats, and more. Open summer only.

Prospect Hill Antiques – a fine furniture, antique, and art gallery. Open yearround. A & E Harbor Shop – featuring beach stuff, toys, and snacks. Open summer only.

BOATING Goodhue Sunapee in the Harbor – new and used boat sales and rentals plus gas dock operation. Open summer only.

ENTERTAINMENT Sunapee Cruises – steamboat tours and dinner cruises throughout the summer. Flanders Stage – concerts every Saturday 5 to 7pm from the Fourth of July through Labor Day. Ben Mere Bandstand – concerts every Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30pm in July and August. Fourth of July Fireworks – date TBA

LODGING Sunapee Harbor Cottages – stay right in the harbor in one of six cottages. Available year-round.

COMMUNITY The Livery in Sunapee Harbor – owned and managed by a 501(c)3, the Livery is the home of events, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Sunapee Historical Society’s FlandersOsborne Museum – artifacts and pictures from the bygone era of steamboats and grand hotels. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day.

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COMMUNITY DEDICATION Sunapee Harbor Riverway is led by a volunteer board of directors. Of the initial founders, only Jolyon Johnson remains. Sue Mills is the company’s only employee and is responsible for day-to-day operations. Still a corporation and not a nonprofit, Sunapee Harbor Riverway continues its mission to preserve and protect this beautiful and unique lakeside village. A Bustling Community Once Again Rhonda Gurney and her husband Mark purchased Harborside Trading company in 2021. A longtime resident and volunteer in Sunapee, Rhonda loves being part of the community. “Sunapee Harbor is a peaceful, friendly place,” she says. “The pace is slow, and we have plenty of time to get to know and help our customers.” The board would love to see the village stay active throughout the year, but the area is pretty quiet once the summer people and leaf peepers go home. Sue says, “Most of the buildings are fully winterized, but it takes time and investment to transform a seasonal business into one that thrives year-round.” Although it runs on a shoestring, the Sunapee Harbor Riverway continues to be a generous sponsor of activities in the harbor. The company helps sponsor the Saturday night concerts on Flanders Stage as well as the Saturday morning farmers’ market and several flower gardens. The concerts are very popular and music can be heard throughout the village. Visitors can wander around, enjoy the sights and flowers, and indulge in an ice cream cone. Launched in 2021, the farmers’ market was a great success. It will be back this summer with farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, meats, and dairy as well as local crafts. The harbor and its business are all about people—tourists and locals coming together to celebrate summer and the lake. Rhonda expresses it best: “I am so happy the Sunapee Harbor Riverway preserved this wonderful place for the community and for its visitors.” I

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT By Pamela Brown Photography by Jack Rowell

The Country Cobbler Steps Up His Business THIS COMMUNITY MAINSTAY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

A high school apprenticeship at a leather repair shop in Claremont inspired Jeff Peavey to become a skilled cobbler. Opening his own shop in 1981 in West Lebanon,

Store displays include Osgoode Marley leather handbags and Glory Wisdom sheepskins.

Jeff became synonymous with the Country Cobbler of the Upper Valley. With his wife Nancy, Jeff prides himself on offering quality repairs and merchandise and personalized customer service. The shop provides the finest repair on shoes, boots (western, riding, casual, and dress boots), handbags, belts, garments, and dance taps. It also offers stretching and a variety of hand and machine sewing and miscellaneous work. All shoe repairs are done on-site. Jeff uses a variety of high-quality materials, including Vibram and Birkenstock (the shop is one of their authorized repair stores). If it’s not on the menu, Jeff will do his best to help. A specialty of the shop is orthopedic work, crafting shoe lifts that are designed to treat leg length discrepancies for both adults and children. Jeff shares more about his longstanding business.

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Clockwise from far left: Jeff and Nancy Peavey. Jeff assists a customer shopping for a sheepskin. Jeff sews a work boot. The store offers selections of American-made leather belts with removable buckles, handbags and sheepskins, and Osgoode Marley leather wallets. Jeff preps soles to get ready for new ones. Above: Frye boots are in the shop for new soles.

What do you like about being a cobbler? I really enjoy doing many types of repairs. Each repair has its own story. I also enjoy when someone brings in a pair of shoes or boots and they look like they have no life left to them but then I can get them fixed up and back on the road. How has your business changed over the years? Over the last 40 years, Nancy and I have been in three locations and seen the community grow around us. Repair work has always been a big part of our business, while the retail side has shifted over time. At one point you could find anything from leather jackets and boots to dance wear and gift items. Recently we’ve focused on handbags, wallets, and belts. We added a dry cleaning dropoff and pickup and repair by mail two years ago, which has been a fun new adventure. What do you enjoy about the Upper Valley community? Even though our community has grown, it still has a small-town feel. I enjoy talking to customers, hearing how they’re doing, what their kids are doing, and so forth. We’ve had customers that started having their shoes fixed when we first opened 40 years and we still repair their items. Favorite repair to do? Orthopedic repairs because it makes a big difference for people’s quality of life. Lifts Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT are able to change a person’s life by helping to reduce pain in the hip, knees, and/or back and improving one’s gait, allowing the individual to maintain better posture. Most challenging repair to do? Rebuilding hiking boots. I must strip it down and rebuild the boot from there. It takes a lot of my arm strength. It’s a workout to cut and sand the soles. Favorite leather item in the store? Our leather belts. They’re a solid piece of leather and last for years. We’ve had many customers tell us they’ve bought a belt from another location and it fell apart within a month. Now they shop with us because they know we’ve got a quality item.

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Are people taking greater care in preserving their shoes? Yes, if they fit properly. There are many different styles of shoes and sometimes one pair will fit differently from another even though it’s the same style. They’ll also treat them well if they’ve invested good money in them and want to keep them going. Best advice to care for a leather good? To take care of your shoes and leather items, you need the right shoe-care products. We carry many brands and can help customers find what they need. I The Country Cobbler 75 Main Street West Lebanon, NH (603) 298-8800 www.countrycobbler.net

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Explore. Investigate. Enjoy. Take the time to see these attractions nearby. Just a short drive from where you live, each one makes a wonderful day trip this summer. BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

Where fun and history meet! Explore our working dairy farm and meet our Jersey cows, sheep, draft horses, chickens, and oxen. Engaging daily activities, Farm Life Exhibits, 1890 Farm Manager’s House, Farmstead Gardens, Billings Farm cheese, Museum Gift Shop, and Farmhouse Café. Route 12N & Old River Road, Woodstock (802) 457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org Adults $17; seniors $15; children ages 4–15 $8; ages 3 and under free.

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

MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

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

AMERICAN PRECISION MUSEUM

Groton Barre

Strafford Thetford Woodstock

Norwich Quechee

White River Junction Reading Windsor Chester Bellows Falls

1 Montshire Road, Norwich Exit 13 off I-91 (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org Check our website for hours, admission, and general visitor information.

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE / VINS NATURE CENTER Explore your natural curiosity! Come and enjoy our dinosaur, forest, and live bird exhibits, hiking trails along the Ottauquechee River, Adventure Playscape, live bird programs, Nature Store, and Forest Canopy WALK (ADA accessible). Open daily 10am–5pm, purchase tickets in advance, and special event schedules available on the website. 149 Natures Way, Quechee (802) 359-5000 Admission: adults $18; seniors/students/military/teachers $17; youth $15. Free for members and children under 3 years old.

We endeavor to enrich lives and enhance our understanding of the unique place that is Woodstock. We offer a variety of local history educational opportunities and serve as a resource for historical research. We are located in the heart of the Village of Woodstock next to the Ottauquechee River, with outstanding views of the Middle Covered Bridge and Mt. Tom. 26 Elm Street, Woodstock (802) 457-1822 www.woodstockhistorycenter.org

ARTISTREE

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

WOODSTOCK HISTORY CENTER

Here, historic machines evolve to modern technology in a National Historic Landmark. Discover how the development of machine tools helped shape America, and experience the new exhibit, Made by Hand to Made by Machine. Demonstrations of modern equipment available! 196 Main Street (Route 5), Windsor (802) 674-5781 www.americanprecision.org Open 10am–5pm Daily (May 1–Oct 31)

JUSTIN MORRILL HOMESTEAD

Take a trip back to the mid 19th century at the Justin Morrill State Historic Site in Strafford, Vermont. The Homestead is a very rare example of Gothic Revival architecture and Victorian-style gardens. Offering historic tours, public programs, events, and exhibits, the Homestead is Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark. 214 Justin Morrill Memorial Highway, Strafford (802) 765-4484 www.historicsites.vermont.gov Events & Exhibits: (802) 765-4288 www.morrillhomestead.org Open for tours through October 9, Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Gardens and grounds always open!

KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY

Visit King Arthur Baking Company for all things baking! Our retail store has all your baking essentials, from top-quality ingredients to tools, mixes, pans, and more. Enjoy a delicious meal or treat highlighting local and seasonal ingredients from our bakery and café. Or sign up for a baking class. King Arthur Baking Company was founded in 1790 and is 100 percent employee owned. 135 Route 5 South, Norwich (802) 649-3361 www.kingarthurbaking.com Open daily

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AVA GALLERY & ART CENTER

Visit this award-winning art center where there is always something happening! Our Members Gallery features a collection of unique works of art and fine craft by top regional artists and craftspeople. We also offer revolving, thought-provoking solo and small-group exhibitions as well as themed, curated exhibitions. A wide range of classes, workshops, and camps are offered in our two buildings: the new state-of-the-art Bente Torjusen West Sculptural Studies Building and the Carter-Kelsey Building. We bring arts to the community through our outreach programs, including our popular online “ArtReach” program, live music and film, and “Mudroom” live storytelling series. Find your creative self at AVA!

MT. KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM

Visit the museum, which curates seven regions of North America. Study and explore 600 Native nations. Enjoy a short nature walk through Medicine Woods Trail on our 12.5-acre campus and learn about the trees and plants Native Americans used for food, shelter, and medicine. Explore the arboretum, which has 75 varieties of trees and is open to visitors. We have recently been recognized as one of the top 10 Native American museums in the USA. One Circle, 1,000 stories. Experience it.

11 Bank Street, Lebanon (603) 448-3117 avagallery.org

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

Tue–Sat 11am–5pm

THE ICE HOUSE MUSEUM

A hands-on museum for “kids” of all ages! Not just an Ice House…seven buildings loaded with local memorabilia, along with restored antique cars (and a fire engine), bicycles, toys, games, signs, and machines of many kinds. One visit will not be enough! 91 Pleasant Street, New London www.wfkicehouse.org Memorial Day-Columbus Day Tue & Thu 9am–4pm; Sat 9am–2pm

ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM

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

JOHN HAY ESTATE AT THE FELLS ON LAKE SUNAPEE

Discover the 1891 summer retreat of diplomat and statesman John M. Hay. Explore renowned gardens and woodland trails. Tour the historic 22-room Colonial Revival home. Enjoy educational programs, events, summer concerts, art galleries, and outdoor sculpture exhibits.

Lyme Hanover Lebanon Meriden

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456 Route 103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 ext.3 www.thefells.org Grounds: Daily Dawn to Dusk Main House Open May–October

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THE MV SUNAPEE LAKE QUEEN DINNER BOAT AND THE MV SUNAPEE II

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

447 NH Route 4A, Enfield (603) 632-4346 shakermuseum.org Please call ahead or visit our website for updated hours of operation.

THE FORT AT NO. 4 OPEN-AIR MUSEUM & HISTORIC LANDMARK

The Fort at No. 4 brings to life the colonial era of the Connecticut River Valley. Replicating the original 1744 settlement of Charlestown, New Hampshire, the fort immerses visitors in the turmoil and struggle for existence in a frontier town during the French and Indian War. Check our website for updated information on events and activities. 267 Springfield Road Charlestown (603) 826-5700 info@fortat4.com www.fortat4.org

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

LIBRARY ARTS CENTER

The Library Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts center founded in 1967 with a mission of making the arts accessible to everyone. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, NH, the Arts Center presents community arts events, classes, workshops, concerts, performances, and a full schedule of exhibits annually. The Center’s gallery and studio are adjacent to the Richards Free Library. Favorite annual events include the Peeps Diorama Contest, the Apple Pie Crafts Fair, and Gallery of Gifts: Handmade for the Holidays. For gallery hours and a schedule of programs, visit the Arts Center’s website. 58 N. Main Street, Newport (603) 863-3040 libraryartscenter.org • please note that locations are approximate.

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BY KATHERINE P. COX

PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN RAYMOND EXCEPT AS NOTED

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Find unique gifts and a plethora of plants at Kathan Gardens

Shirley Cartier, Kathan Gardens sales manager, checks the water needs of a 10-inch hanging basket.

tep inside Kathan Gardens in Newport and you’ll know this is not your standard garden center or gift shop. The merchandise is distinctive, fun, and even elegant with a nod to USA made products and local artisans, such as the mugs from local potter Christine DeFazio. Fun summer hats, handbags, totes, botanical prints, rugs, dish towels, jewelry, glassware, candles, children’s toys and books, and so much more lend an extra dimension to what Chris and Jill McIntyre offer at Kathan Gardens. “I try to keep it unique,” Jill says of the gift shop. “Some people don’t even know we have a gift shop. You come here and it’s something different. I’m constantly looking for new things. We listen to our customers and what they want.” The garden center is equally alluring with flowering plants, indoor plants, trees, and shrubs that inspire even the most timid gardener.

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1 1. The McIntyres (kneeling) and their key staff.

2. Annuals galore—a look down a sales bench in the retail area. 3. One of many attractive displays in the Kathan Gardens gift shop. 4. A happy customer coming to shop in GH-1, one of two retail greenhouses. 5. Lupine, roses, and elderberry surround a Japanese Bloodgood maple. 6. The Perennial Yard with some colorful displays along the patio. Photos 1, 5, and 6 courtesy of Kathan Gardens.

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Chris and Jill oversee more than 11.5 acres and 30,000 square feet of growing space for 180,000-plus plants, vegetables, and herbs that their team grows in 15 greenhouses.

A Natural Fit In the Kathan family since 1953, the garden center was purchased by the McIntyres in the winter of 2021 when they decided they wanted a change and were ready to put down more permanent roots after years of moving around the country and overseas while Chris was as an Air Force pilot and then a flight instructor. He retired from the Air Force in 2013 and was hired by the state of Maine to fly as a forest ranger pilot. They were in northern Maine and far away from family in Nashua. A year and a half later, he was offered a job at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as a Medivac pilot, and they decided to relocate. By 2020, he was looking for a change and a predictable schedule. “We were looking for business opportunities,” Jill says. “We’ve always done our own landscaping and we’re DIYers.” Chris’s parents are both master gardeners, so it was a natural fit when they bought Kathan Gardens. Now Chris and Jill oversee more than 11.5 acres and 30,000 square feet of growing space for 180,000-plus plants, vegetables, and herbs that their team grows in 15 greenhouses. All are filled with plants on tables or hanging baskets overhead. Early in the season, one greenhouse is designated just for these popular flowering plants, a sea of 8,000 geraniums. The other greenhouses keep local gardeners supplied with hundreds of varieties of popular annuals and perennials for their yards, hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters. Trees and shrubs that thrive in our Zone 5 are carefully displayed out back. “Everything we grow here does well here,” Jill says. In addition to growing individual plants, they create custom mixed container pots and planters. Earlier in the

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2 1. The gift shop offers a wide assortment of must-have items. 2. Hanging baskets galore in GH-2.

3. Eye-catching arrangements, like the one with these rabbits, complement the plants throughout the sales areas. 4. Unique “pansy pouches” were a big hit in April and May. 5. A classy display in the gift shop. Photo 1 courtesy of Kathan Gardens.

TIPS FOR PLANNING AND GROWING A SUCCESSFUL GARDEN Chris advises gardeners to do the research on their property and consider basic rules of thumb for gardens that will thrive all summer long and for perennials to return year after year. Know your environment, he says, and the sun and shade demands of plants. “Know your yard. Know where the sun comes up, where it sets, where it’s shady, and how many hours of sunlight certain areas of your yard get,” Chris says. It can make a difference, Jill says, “because some plants can take full sun but they need morning sun; the afternoon sun may be too much.” “Sun location, winds, soil moisture—this knowledge combined with how you’d like to use your space will help greatly in drilling down to what you can put where,” Chris says. Always plan spacing based on the mature size of the specimen. “Crowding leads to unsightliness, unhealthy plants, and wasted money.” Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials for year-round interest. Use annuals for seasonal accents, he says.

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ANNUALS Many annuals will need to have their spent flowers cleaned up (dead-headed) to keep them looking their best. Plan to spend a few minutes a day on this task or select plants that are “self-cleaning.” Pinching back plants is also important to keep plants blooming, Jill says. Most annuals are sun lovers, but there are a number of varieties out there—impatiens, begonias, browallia, fuchsia, torenia, and bacopa—that are shade tolerant. Annuals such as petunias, marigolds, nasturtiums, chrysanthemums, and geraniums can assist in repelling pests in both a vegetable garden and a container garden, Chris says. PERENNIALS Most perennials will blossom for a short time, Chris says. “To provide for complete seasonal interest, keep this in mind and make plans to have several different species in your

garden that bloom at different times. Even the dead stalks of a plant like Joe Pye weed can provide an interesting backdrop to a winter scene, while providing seeds as a food source for birds. “Many hybridized perennials look beautiful, but the process has robbed them of their nutritional value to pollinators. Keep this in mind if planning a pollinator garden and focus on native species.” TREES AND SHRUBS Consider the byproducts of propagation such as fruit, seed pods, runners, etc., and whether you want to deal with cleaning them up, Chris says. Like perennials, trees and shrubs will blossom for a short time. “This being the case, most designers focus on one or a combination of bloom timing, general shape, color, or purpose (such as dappled shade) when selecting their specimens.”

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year they created hanging baskets with blue lobelia and small yellow petunias as a fundraiser to assist Ukrainian refugees. All proceeds from the sales were donated to Shelterbox USA, a nonprofit providing emergency shelter to communities stricken by natural disaster and conflict. “All the baskets were sold in three days,” says Chris. “We’re already growing our second round.” Annuals, Perennials, Natives, and More An enormous amount of work goes into cultivating all the plants; on a sunny day, annuals and perennials are hand watered, which takes six hours twice a day. The McIntyres have 10 employees including a head Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Trees, shrubs, perennials, and combination planters line one of the displays. Photo courtesy of Kathan Gardens.

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grower, Dayna Veach. “There is so much to know,” acknowledges Chris, from how to schedule fertilizing (they do a week on and a week off. “You have to give time for the salts that are created by the process to leach out of the soil.”) to knowing what plants attract hummingbirds. (Don’t go with the double-bloom varieties of some flowering plants, Jill says.) She does a lot of research and is constantly learning, knowledge she will occasionally share on her Instagram page. Head grower Dayna is particularly interested in native perennials, so the McIntyres brought in some native plants such as Joe Pye weed and swamp milkweed, marsh marigolds, and asters. Among the popular annuals are petunias, zinnias, cosmos, salvia, begonias, impatiens, begonias, coleus, and geraniums—“We have six or eight varieties,” Jill says. Perennial favorites include bleeding hearts, astilbe, dianthus, and sedum, while lilacs, hostas, and hydrangeas top the list of shrubs in demand in the area. While annuals bloom all summer, perennials often have just a few weeks of bloom, which is why Jill

says that in designing a perennial garden it’s important to make sure your garden has color at various stages of the growing season. The busy summer season blends into the fall and winter with pumpkins, cornstalks, seasonal plants, and wreaths. “We bring in about 600 Christmas trees, focusing on Frasier fir and balsam fir,” Chris says. “We’re doing a room at the Fells for Christmas in the Fells this year,” Jill says of the annual decorator showhouse at the John Hay Estate at the Fells in Newbury in November, where she’ll decorate a room with a botanical theme. Kathan Gardens is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the visit. Attention to detail and the care taken is evident throughout in the vibrant, healthy plants and the fun, thoughtful merchandise in the gift shop. The McIntyres and their staff take pride in the quality of their plants, their expertise, and their attention to customers. “It’s about the entire team,” Jill says. “We work hard but have fun.” I Kathan Gardens 146 Elm Street Newport, NH (603) 863-1089 kathangardens.com Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Sunapee Shade and Blind 75 Newport Road Suite 101 New London, NH (603) 526-2397 Cell (603) 748-5782 www.SunapeeShade.com

The Renaissance Shoppe

A resale shop located at and to benefit Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice 107 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-6711 www.LakeSunapeeVNA.org

The Refinery Restaurant & Market 4 Mill Road Andover, NH (603) 977-0194 www.refinerynh.com Wed–Sat 12–9pm

Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

In-house baked goods made from scratch

Grounds 374 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6010

The Flying Goose Brew Pub

Morgan Hill Bookstore

Full menu including baked goods & smoothies online @ grounds374.com Open 7 days a week Open for indoor dining

40 Andover Road New London, NH (603) 526-6899 www.FlyingGoose.com

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

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

Tatewell Gallery

Timeless Kitchens

New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2910 www.tatewell.com Mon–Fri 10:30am–5:30pm Sat 10:30am–4pm Closed Sun

Candita Clayton Gallery

11 Pleasant Street New London, NH (603) 526-7866 www.timelesskitchen.com

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Unleashed

Shop In Store or Online Curbside Pickup & Local Delivery Available 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2088 www.UnleashedNH.com Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Closed Sun

Millstone at 74 Main 74 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-4201 www.74MainRestaurant.com Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm, Brunch 11am–2pm

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231 NH Route 11 Wilmot, NH (603) 526-2600 www.FloorcraftNH.com

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I Want to Ride the Pretty Ponies! Introduce your child to the world of horsemanship

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Colleen Cooper of Thetford, Vermont, watches her daughters ride in a group lesson with Kristyn Smith at Lucky Star Stable in Lyme, New Hampshire.

“Handling, riding, and caring for a horse or pony can develop a host of positive traits in a child, including responsibility, accountability, patience, level-headedness, empathy, kindness, and self-discipline.”

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e’re surely fortunate to live in horse country. The Upper Valley is home to gorgeous farms and spectacular equestrian facilities, with world-class centers like GMHA in South Woodstock attracting competitors and recreational riders from all over New England. A herd of horses grazing on a hillside can be breathtakingly beautiful, and watching an accomplished rider soar over a jump is poetry in motion. But should those sights inspire your kid to explore the wonderful world of riding, you as a parent could be in for, well, a wild ride. Because unless you’re from an equestrian background, how do you even get started? You don’t just go out and buy a horse like you would a bike with training wheels. Instead, experienced riding instructors suggest that you start out by assessing whether this newfound passion is more than a temporary fad. Stop by a farm and ask if you and your budding rider can say hi to the horses. Jill Delaney, who has been teaching for decades out of her barn in Brownsville, Vermont, notes that many kids are rightly terrified when they finally get up close and personal with a big, unpredictable animal, and the budding love affair may end right there. But if riding really is what they are after, then your

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Clockwise from top left: Abbey Buckley at Sunny Brook Stables in Windsor, Vermont, helps six-year-old Hannah Reed tighten the girth on Rosie, her 21-year-old lesson pony for the day. Stella Girdwood gets ready to mount her horse, Tango, as they prepare for a lesson at Lucky Star Stable in Lyme, New Hampshire. At Sunny Brook Stables in Windsor, Vermont, instructor Abby Buckley smiles as Hannah Reed successfully gets Rosie to follow her directions. Lucky Star’s instructor, Kristyn Smith, has her students warm up their horses as part of a group lesson.

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LEARN THE BASICS 8T Acres 96 Wolfeboro Road Hanover, NH (603) 632-7523 8tacresequestriancenter.com Delaney Stables 85 Sheddsville Road Brownsville, VT (802) 484-3138 delaneystables.com Flying Hill Farm 81 Mundel Road Strafford, VT (802) 477-2049 flyinghill.ks@gmail.com Hitching Post Farm 2096 Back River Road South Royalton, VT (802) 763-8164 hitchingpostfarm.com Horton’s Farm 283 NH-10 Grantham, NH hortonsfarmnh@gmail.com (603) 504-4989 Lazy Pony Farm 8 Mud Pond Road Canaan, NH (603) 727-2473 lazyponyfarm@gmail.com Lucky Star Stable 160 Acorn Hill Road Lyme, NH (207) 974-7875 luckystarstable.com Ridgeline Eventing 1330 Skyline Drive South Royalton, VT (802) 763-2247 ridgelineeventing.com Sunny Brook Stables 1265 Route 131 Weathersfield, VT (603) 443-3313 sunnybrookstablesllc.com Wild Rose Farm 366 Shaker Hill Road Enfield, NH (603) 520-4107 wildrosefarm.squarespace.com (See the feature in our Spring 2021 issue, www.greateruppervalley. com/2021/04/01/352022/ image-magazine-spring-2021-issue.)

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Opposite: Kristyn Smith helps Chloe Cooper adjust her stirrups during her lesson on Olaf at Lucky Star Stable. Top: Kristyn Smith directs a group lesson with her young equestrians.

challenge is to find a lesson barn with a suitable beginner program. First, however, get ready for some expectation management, because there’s a catch: there may be very little riding at first.

So Much More Than Riding Riding comes in many flavors: dressage, western, eventing, hunter/jumpers, and trail riding, to name a few. But no matter what your young rider may eventually be doing on horseback, it all builds on the same core foundation of horsemanship: knowing how to safely work and behave responsibly with and around horses. A good, worthwhile lesson program will strive to instill those lessons above all else. Abbey Buckley at Sunny Brook Stables in Windsor, Vermont, explains her approach to new riders: “I start everyone out with grooming and leading the horses, and we spend a lot of time initially on helping with chores and feeding. I don’t want to be the kind of barn where a horse is all tacked up and ready to go for a lesson, because I feel that would give a false idea of what being around horses is all about. It’s important—and safer—to learn all aspects of horsemanship instead of just riding.” Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

“When you first start riding, I think it’s most important to learn the basics of not just riding but how to take care of a horse.”

Astrid Girdwood tightens Fetti’s bridle as they prepare for their lesson at Lucky Star Stable.

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Lisa Smedman, herself a rider, reflects on the path she took when her two daughters got into riding. “When you first start riding, I think it’s most important to learn the basics of not just riding but how to take care of a horse. I looked for a place that had beginner horses but also let the kids tack up and take care of the horses before and after riding. Once they learned the basics, I looked for a barn that had a good culture and was focused on a riding discipline that we were interested in. I also wanted a place where both my kids and I could take lessons. As they got older, we looked for a more advanced barn where the instructors had competed at pretty high levels, and we went to local shows.”

Ellie Knaus brings in Friday from the paddock to get ready for a ride.

Jill encourages parents to fully appreciate the cost and time commitment but is quick to emphasize that “horsemanship provides life skills that are extremely valuable outside the barn as well.” And even though it definitely is an expensive and exhausting passion to pursue, it may be worth supporting your child’s dream to make horses a part of their life. Ann Swinker, a professor of animal science at Penn State University found that “handling, riding, and caring for a horse or pony can develop a host of positive traits in a child, including responsibility, accountability, patience, levelheadedness, empathy, kindness, and self-discipline.”

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Right: Time to go. Astrid Girdwood has Fetti all tacked up and ready for their lesson at Lucky Star Stable. Below: Sebastian Perdrizet brushes down Sully as they get ready for a lesson.

and a neat tack room, with quality equipment in good condition. You will want to see an enclosed practice arena with good footing, and while an indoor arena is a nice feature to allow year-round riding in comfort, some barns will pull off lessons outdoors even in winter. Most importantly, of course, you want an instructor that works well with kids. Watch a lesson or two. Does the instructor encourage the riders and instill confidence? Is each rider given individual attention, even in a group lesson? Instructors in a well-run lesson program will emphasize being considerate and helpful to fellow students. But above all else, Jill encourages that safety be a key factor: is it practiced, and is it 66 i m a g e •

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taught? Because that, in turn, speaks of respect for the riders and the horses. The barn is the center of the equestrian world; your child will spend countless hours there (as will you as a parent). The community and the atmosphere around the barn are critical for a successful lesson program that your child will want to stick with and enjoy. If possible, try to sign up for a lesson at any barn you’re considering. Many lesson barns have a waiting list, so the first lesson for everyone involved may be patience. Some barns offer vacation camps year-round where young equestrians—beginners and more experienced riders alike—can fully immerse themselves in the world of horses for days on end and make friends with other riders. Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

No matter how far and where they decide to take it, the fundamentals of equestrian life should remain centered around the joy of being around horses. Watch the Magic Happen Once your young rider settles into a lesson program at a barn you feel comfortable with, there are plenty of opportunities to take things further with shows and competitions, Pony Club, or perhaps the Athletic Equestrian League. Eventually, you may decide to lease or part lease a horse at your lesson barn, or take the plunge and buy them a horse of their own. But no matter how far and where they decide to take it, the fundamentals of equestrian life should remain centered around the joy of being around horses. And who knows, you may just end up inspired to try life in the saddle, too. I

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The museum experience is roughly chronological, with machines and technology from the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s. From right: a Gridley automatic lathe from 1900, a Bryant cylindrical grinder (center) from 1911, a Cone automatic lathe from 1920 (green, center background), and the very first Bridgeport milling machine from 1938 (in background).

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BY MARY GOW 6 PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACK ROWELL

AMERICAN PRECISION

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HONORING INNOVATION AND INGENUITY IN MANUFACTURING

ater-powered mills popped up along Vermont waterways like spring dandelions in the early 1800s. Falling water at cascades on streams and rivers provided power to propel saw blades, turn grinding wheels, and more. Hardworking Vermonters seized the opportunities of this accessible power and brought the industrial era to the Green Mountains. Innovation and ingenuity took off. In Windsor, a particularly ingenious pair—a mechanic and a gun maker— teamed up on an ambitious undertaking. Competition for a government contract propelled them to use their expertise to devise a new approach. Their innovation advanced a new era of precision manufacturing known as the “American System of Manufacturing.” Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Clockwise from top: The new Made by Hand display includes a wheel visitors can turn, activating a lineshaft and powering a machine. Clark’s Revolving Looper, a sewing machine made in the APM building in 1859. Waltham horizontal thread milling machine, c. 1922. Putnam metal planer, 1845. Windsor Manufacturing lathe gears, 1867 (this lathe is 20 feet long).

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The American Precision Museum in the 1846 Robbins and Lawrence Armory in Windsor celebrates machinists and toolmakers of this area and their prominent role in shaping American manufacturing, and shows how advancements in machining drove industrialization. The museum’s unparalleled collection of historic machines—lathes, grinders, shapers, stamping presses, and more—tell the story of ever-increasing productivity and precision. Manufacturing comes to life in the museum’s Innovation Station, where machines do their work with demonstrations—historic cutters and lathes producing metal gears and complex shapes to modern 3D printers making vases and tools. Along with honoring the past, the museum inspires new generations with the dynamic present and future of manufacturing.

From Handmade to Standardized “This is the birthplace of the ‘American System of Manufacturing.’ In the 1840s and earlier, products were mostly made by hand, so each individual item was unique, just like if a painter paints the Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Clockwise from above: Bentley-Rolls Royce engine, 1930s, with cutaways. Visitors can crank the engine to see it move. Pepperbox pistol, Robbins & Lawrence, pat. 1849. Rifle made by Kendall, 1842. Science of Mesasurement display on top of a lathe. Visitor examines the Brown & Sharpe supermicrometer, 1878.

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same picture twice, there are subtle differences. What happened here is that we went from that process of making things by hand to making them by machine,” says Steve Dalessio, the museum’s executive director. “With the ‘American System of Manufacturing,’ that this whole idea of interchangeable and repeatable manufacturing kept growing and growing until you see what you get in today’s manufacturing, which is all about precision manufacturing.” The museum’s story starts with mechanic Richard Lawrence and Windsor gun maker Nicanor Kendall, who teamed up in the late 1830s. In the 1840s, the US government encouraged innovation in manufacturing with a competition for a contract for 10,000 rifles. These rifles, though, had to have standardized, interchangeable parts. Every lock plate, stock, barrel, and other element had to be exactly the same. Making these identical parts required machine tools that would do the exact same thing over and over again. Robbins and Kendall had their own considerable skills and were also forward thinking in bringing in other talented machinists and designers to create machines to do this work. Joined by businessman Samuel Robbins, they built the handsome brick armory in Windsor alongside Mill Brook, which would provide the power to run their new and adapted machines. Bringing in machinists and workers, they perfected techniques to produce interchangeable parts, building a thriving manufacturing business. They also leapt into the business of making and selling the machines. Their success went international when they were invited to show at the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations at the Crystal Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Clockwise from left: A miniature double drill press, 1/16th scale. Visitors can press the button to make this run. A visitor peers at the measurement display, particularly the ballistic chronograph. The green Phoenix Iron Works drill press, with a rosette denoting a connection with the Machine Tool Hall of Fame. The museum is located on the scenic Mill Brook and visitors may enjoy the garden that looks out at the waterfall.

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“Our mission here is to inspire a new generation of innovators, inventors, engineers, and manufacturing people to the joy of making. There are great opportunities in manufacturing today,” says Steve.

Palace in London in 1851. This approach of mechanization, with machines designed specifically for each operation to produce identical interchangeable parts, became known as the “American System of Manufacturing.” British arms manufacturers ordered their machines, beginning their business abroad.

Celebrating the Joy of Making One of the museum’s first displays takes visitors back to the days of waterpower. In front of a clear diagram showing a waterwheel is a small metal wheel with a handle. Grab that handle and start the wheel turning. Suddenly that simple movement turns attached belts, which then reach up to the ceiling, turning a long metal shaft there. In the Robbins and Lawrence Armory, waterpower from adjacent Mill Brook drove those shafts and multiple belts that ran from them to power these machines that would then, cut, drill, press, and stamp metal.

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The American Precision Museum holds the largest collection of historically significant machine tools in the country. Some were designed right here, including three pieces by Frederick W. Howe: machines for milling, pistol barrel rifling, and edging. Howe’s 1853 Rifling Machine, powered by those overhead shafts and belts, cut precise spiraling grooves inside pistol barrels, causing the fired bullet to spin and giving it greater accuracy. For visitors who know or are curious about machine tools, the museum is a candy store of treats. The very first Bridgeport Milling Machine, serial number 1, made in 1938 is here. An 1861 Turret Lathe from Lamson, Goodnow & Company in Windsor, is believed to be the oldest example of this type of machine that allowed the machinist to rotate different cutting tools into position for different types of cuts. The 1918 Centerless Grinder designed by Lewis R. Heim increased precision in ball bearings and roller-bearing rolls to a quarter of a thousandth of an inch (0.00025) tolerance—vital in automobile production. Along with its rich historic collection, the museum looks at the present and future of manufacturing with exhibits on recent and contemporary innovation. “Our mission here is to inspire a new generation of innovators, inventors, engineers, and manufacturing people to the joy of making. There are great opportunities in manufacturing today,” says Steve. I American Precision Museum 196 Main Street Windsor, VT (802) 674-5781 americanprecision.org

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The Studio. Welcome to The Studio (formerly known as BYUV), White River Junction’s hottest yoga and fitness studio. Under the direction of sisters Maeghan and Julia Finnigan, in 2016 The Studio’s class offerings expanded beyond Original Hot Yoga to include Inferno Hot Pilates, Flow, Fusion, Yin, Functional Range Conditioning, and Mobility. The result was a new, complementary series of classes that work together to help increase strength, flexibility, and range of motion and holistically support healthy bodies from the inside out. Come get sweaty with us! You won’t regret it. First Month Special $49. 1011 North Main Street The Junction Marketplace White River Junction, VT (802) 698-8160 www.thestudiouv.com

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Historic Homes of Runnemede Historic Homes of Runnemede (HHR) is a nonprofit residential care community for seniors, offered in beautifully restored 19th century mansions. All the homes are located within walking distance of historic downtown Windsor, Vermont. The residents of HHR enjoy independent living within a supportive environment that includes meals, housekeeping services, personal assistance as needed, and medication supervision by our staff.

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The New River, particularly the 14-mile stretch that includes New River Gorge where I was rafting, has a reputation for some of the best year-round whitewater east of the Mississippi, and it’s in a national park.

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t happened fast. One moment I was in the raft, one foot wedged securely under the tubular seat in front of me. The next moment I was in the torrent, swept overboard as a powerful wave inundated the nine-person rubber boat. Panic welled. People die in violent whitewater like this! I lunged for a small black strip of webbing that flapped erratically over the rounded side of the raft as the inflated boat veered away from me. Got it! “Pull yourself in,” yelled Scotty, our guide, as white chaos swirled around us. “Take my paddle,” I gasped, thrusting it upward. Someone grabbed it. Able to use both hands, I pulled myself from the hydraulic suction that threatened to drag me deeper into the maelstrom. A couple of my raft-mates grabbed the shoulders of my PFD and dragged me the rest of the way onto buoyant, bucking watercraft. Class V waves of relief washed over me as I made my way back to my spot, second from the front. “Thank you for saving me,” I blurted to the others, as the rapid, called Nosebleed, gushed left and right, and then blew us out. “Welcome to the swim club,” smiled Scotty. I felt as if I had just passed through a hazing ritual and now belonged to a society of whitewater rafters and kayakers, thousands of them, who had gotten wet in the New River near Fayetteville, West Virginia.

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The River The New River is actually one of the oldest rivers in the world, more ancient than the Appalachian Mountains that it flows through. Some of the exposed rocks are 330 million years old. This 320-mile-long waterway flows south to north from its source in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains to its mouth, where it merges with the Gauley River in southwestern West Virginia. The New River, particularly the 14-mile stretch that includes New River Gorge where I was rafting, has a reputation for some of the best year-round whitewater east of the Mississippi, and it’s in a national park. Whitewater rafting is only one of the many pursuits you can do in, beside, and above this wet, wild place. Established in 2021, New River Gorge National Park is the newest national park in the United States, but adrenaline junkies have challenged themselves here since the mid 1900s.

MORE INFO Go: Fly to Beckley (BKW) or Charleston (CRW). Amtrak also serves the New River Gorge area (Thurmond and Prince stations). You’ll need a car once you get there. Stay: Rent a cabin or a campsite at ACE Adventure Resort, where all of the excitement is just outside your door. aceraft.com Eat: Fayetteville, the closest town of any size, is where most restaurants are. Try the Cathedral Café in an old church for delicious coffee and breakfast dishes. Do: Get info, gear, and guides through ACE Adventure Resort. The bridge walk is by guided tour only.

Opposite: The author (fourth from right) and her fellow rafters from the ACE Adventure Center smile as their wild ride nears its end by the lower Tunny Hunsaker and iconic New River Gorge bridges. Top: Rafters barrel through one of the New River’s churning rapids. Photo courtesy of ACE Adventure Resort. Bottom: The New River Gorge Bridge spans the gorge beyond the tall cliffs in the national park. Photo by Jack Ballard.

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In 1978, Congress designated a 56-mile section of the river, including the gorge, as the New River Gorge National River. In 2021, it was redesignated as a national park in recognition of its recreational opportunities and to protect the 1,500 species of plants and animals there, some unique to the park and endangered. The park also conserves several ghost towns along the riverbanks and other remnants from the area’s coal mining heritage. When we weren’t wrestling a raft through churning rapids, we drifted past historic ruins such as the Kaymoor Company Store, owned by the former Kaymoor Mine. From the late 1800s through the mid 1900s, the heyday of coal mining in this rugged, rural area, company stores provided food and other supplies to the coal miners, usually on credit that most miners never had the means to pay back. As a result, the mines effectively owned their employees. Wages were low, and life in the mines was hard and short.

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Clockwise from top left: View to the river, over 800 feet below the catwalk under the New River Gorge Bridge. A rope bridge connects two zip lines. Two adventures at the tower where the last, plunging zip line begins. A guide preps a zip-liner for her next ride. One of the nine zip lines through the trees above the gorge. The author on the catwalk during the bridge walk. The author’s feet dangling from the bridge above the river. Yikes!

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TRAVEL TIME Today, there are a number of other ways you can shorten your life at New River Gorge and have a lot more fun doing it. In addition to whitewater paddling, it’s a hotspot for other adrenaline sports like rock climbing, mountain biking, zip-lining, aerial and water adventure courses, BASE jumping, and bridge walking.

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The Bridge Bridge walking refers to traversing the structure of a bridge off a public roadway or sidewalk. There are only two places in the world where you can legally do it: Sydney, Australia, and New River Gorge. Several bridges cross the gorge, including Tunny Hunsaker Bridge, named after a local police chief who was the first professional boxer to fight Cassius Clay, aka, Mohammed Ali. Tunny Hunsaker Bridge lies just upstream of the New River Gorge Bridge, the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere. It’s a national historic landmark that I’ll never forget, especially after crossing it via its 3,000-foot-long catwalk under the roadway, a dizzying 876 feet above the river. My guide Madi gave me a climbing harness and then took me to a locked gate on one side of the bridge. Access to the underside of the bridge was tightly controlled to keep out yahoos and potential suicide victims. No one could survive falling more than 800 feet, even if you hit the ribbon of river. As soon as we were under the bridge, Madi clipped us both to specialized metal safety devices designed to keep bridge walkers attached to a cable above their heads yet still able to walk freely. I looked down the catwalk. It was around 18 inches wide, plenty wide to walk naturally, and there was a steel railing running the length of it on both sides, but it was sure a long way down. “How long does it take to cross the bridge?” I asked, unable to see the opposite side due the slight upward arc of the catwalk. “About an hour,” Madi replied. This was not an endeavor for

a person afraid of heights, especially given the sustained amount of time we would be in the air. We started slowly, getting used to the footing on the narrow walkway. Though the day was mild, it was cold under the bridge from the wind and lack of sunshine. Vehicles rumbled over us. The bridge vibrated in spurts. To take my mind off it, I concentrated on the magnificent views upriver, where I had just rafted the day before, and downriver. As we walked along, Madi pointed out various elements of the bridge’s construction, including a couple of large gear-like fixtures that allow the bridge to flex and a steel maintenance tunnel. I imagined a villain pursuing James Bond across the catwalk in a thrilling chase scene, with Bond ducking into the tunnel, donning BASE-jumping gear, and then leaping to safety. “He would have to do it on Bridge Day,” chuckled Madi. “It’s the only day of the year that you can BASE jump off the bridge, and only the most qualified BASE jumpers are allowed to do it.” Bridge Day is an annual festival on the third Saturday of October that celebrates this impressive structure. It’s also the only day that adventureseekers besides bridge walkers can use the bridge. On Bridge Day, people also rappel and ride a “highline” (zip line) off the bridge. The rest of year, the only option is the bridge walk, which occurs every day, rain or shine, and is canceled only due to high winds. Zip-Line Tour For that matter, not much is ever canceled around New River Gorge for inclement weather. Adventures happen year-round as I learned upon checking into the ACE Adventure Resort, where I stayed. The resort also supplied all of my excitement-packed opportunities. ACE Adventure Resort is a 1,500acre playground for adrenaline junkies. Founded by a couple of raft guides in the 1970s, it now offers 15 different heartpumping pursuits. On my first day, an unrelenting rain fell in thick sheets, and

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TRAVEL TIME the temperature barely crested 50 degrees. It was a nasty day. I expected my first activity, a zip-line tour along the wall of the gorge, to be rescheduled. “We only cancel if there’s ice on the lines,” said Carlee, a spirited gal with half maroon and half teal hair, matching eyebrows, and a Milky Way of sparkles across her face. Carlee was one of my two guides for the zip-line tour, along with another gal named Jess. The course was composed of nine zip lines connected by short paths and two rope bridges. It was laid out so that there was no net loss of elevation, though some of the zip lines were long and fast. “If I yell starfish, spread your legs and arms to slow down,” instructed Carlee. “If I yell cannonball, then curl up to go faster.” It sounded simple enough, as she clipped my harness to the cable for the first ride. I got more confident with each zip line, that is until the last one, which started on a platform about 60 feet above the ground. The cable dropped steeply passing a small platform, then curved up again to about the same height where I stood. I watched Jess ride the line first down, then up, then down, then up, like a pendulum losing momentum, until she was able to stand on the platform at the bottom of the curve. I was next. Stepping off, the initial freefall surprised me, but as Jess had done, I decelerated as I gained elevation. “Go upside down,” she shouted excitedly as I passed her again. “Maybe next time,” I gulped. This was a crazy enough ride staying upright, though as I came to stop on the platform, I thought, “Yeah, next time!” The New River Gorge is a fantastic find for anyone who gets a charge out of being up in the air or on wild water. I can’t wait to go back for more. I

Historic railroad bridge over a tributary of the New River. Photo by Jack Ballard.

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This page, clockwise from top: New London Barn Playhouse is set to open for the 90th summer season. The grassy area is replaced with a courtyard and granite steps. A workman completes work on a new addition, including a new staircase which will allow patrons to easily access the Barn Playhouse from the back parking lot.

Courtesy of New London Barn Playhouse.

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This page, clockwise from top: Snow Building Construction workers complete final touches on the new front porch. Barn Playhouse senior staff, from left: Keith Coughlin, Executive Artistic Director; Jody Cooper-Rubin, Director of Development; Beth Adele Perregaux, Business Manager and Director of Facilities; Abby Peel, Director of Sales and Marketing; and Elliott Cunningham, Managing Director. (Not pictured: Sage Tokach, Director of Education.) The new Fleming Center is an indoor rehearsal and classroom space for year-round opportunities.

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The New London Barn Playhouse A historic Main Street treasure expands and gets a face-lift

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Left: The Play A Part Campaign brought new spaces such as a box office, elevators, the Fleming Center, administrative offices, scenic shop, costume shop, and restrooms.

Below: The Fleming Center has opened its doors for the first time.

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Top right: A rendering of the Fleming Center by Banwell Architects in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

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Below from left: The Barn Playhouse awaits its awakening after three years without performances in the theater.

verture, curtains, lights! The wait has been far too long but, finally, the New London Barn Playhouse is ready for her closeup. After the pandemic closed the theater down for two summers, the historic landmark reopened its doors on June 9 for the annual Straw Hat Review. Theater aficionados got a first look at this year’s crop of talented young actors as well as the work of the just-as-talented behind-the-scenes technical team. The construction fences came down and patrons were able to walk around and enjoy the new and improved theater district. Although the Barn’s doors may have been closed, in the true spirit of Broadway, the show must go on and on it did. The New London Barn Playhouse staff and board kept the mission alive with virtual performances in 2020 and under a tent at Colby-Sawyer College in 2021. Moreover, the organization raised millions of dollars in a major capital campaign and completed new construction and extensive renovations on the New London Barn Playhouse campus.

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“I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community and the hundreds of individuals and families who donated to the campaign,” says John Finck, president of the New London Barn Playhouse’s board of directors. After years of careful planning and meetings with the town, architects, and builders, the organization launched the Play A Part Campaign in 2020. For the first capital campaign in the Barn’s 90-year history, the board of directors did not call upon an army of experts and consultants. Instead, the campaign was planned and executed internally with staff and volunteers. David Bashaw, the Play A Part Campaign chairman, says, “We are overwhelmed and humbled

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A stonemason works on the new courtyard stone wall.

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by the community’s generosity. We surpassed our $3.5 million goal within the first year. We could not have done it without our amazing staff and volunteers.” Designed by Banwell Architects of Lebanon and built by Snow Building Construction of New London, work began in the spring of 2021. The project has employed dozens of local tradespeople. Every nail and board, every pipe and wire, and every paver and plant has been hammered, installed, and placed by local carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers. And in spite of weather-related and supplychain issues, the new and improved theater district was ready for the start of the 2022 season. The massive project brings four key goals to life. The first is to improve the patron experience. Elevators will whisk patrons from the newly paved and well-lit parking lot to the theater. The porch, a favorite gathering spot before the show and during intermission, has been expanded and a lovely courtyard has been added. Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

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Bathrooms have been moved to the theater level and a state-of-the-art ventilation system has been installed. Along with the renovations, the community will be delighted to visit the new Fleming Center for Artistic Development. This beautiful space’s design echoes the architecture of the old Barn but, unlike the Barn, it is fully winterized. Elliott Cunningham, managing director says, “The Fleming Center creates opportunities for yearround entertainment and education. We are looking forward to expanding with a variety of performances, educational programs, and new activities.” The second goal is to improve the employee experience. During the summer, up to 150 people, including acting and technical interns, guest artists, administration, and support staff, work and create at the New London Barn Playhouse. Since the Barn’s founding in 1919, from the cooks in the kitchen to the technical crews and actors, the company has struggled with cramped facilities.

DEVELOPING STARS OF STAGE AND SCREEN Throughout its long history, hundreds of local children and adults have sung and danced on the Barn stage. It has also been the summer home of not-yet-famous Tony, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy winners and nominees. Here are some of the better-known stars from stage and screen, from both behind and in front of the lights: Sandy Dennis (1956) Stephen Schwartz (1957) Phillip Rosenthal (1974) Laura Linney (1977 and 1978) Casey Nicholaw (1981) Judy Kuhn (1982) Taye Diggs (1992) Ciara Renée (2010) Allison Bailey (2013) Talia Suskauer (2015)

The new and improved campus provides a better and more professional environment for everyone. Throughout the summer, the new Fleming Center will be the home of daily rehearsals. There are spacious new workshops for costume and set design and production. Even the kitchen has been enlarged with more work and storage space. Education is the third goal behind this extensive expansion and renovation. With the Fleming Center, the New London Barn Playhouse can now expand its year-round programs. The Barn’s Executive Artistic Director Keith Coughlin is passionate about education and excited by the new and growing opportunities. He explains, “The arts are important for people of all ages. They bring the community together. Performing arts education challenges creativity, fosters collaboration, builds confidence, and engages the entire community.”

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the Barn is alive with young players. In addition to the main company, the Junior Intern Program brings middle-and high school students together for nine weeks to rehearse, build, and perform for young audiences. The Junior Interns bring both plays and musicals to the stage in the Children’s Theater Series. It doesn’t end there. Two camp companies, Barnie Babies (six to eight years) and Mainstreet Players (nine to eleven years) can participate in one or all five themed camp weeks. Campers explore acting, singing, dancing, and more. Each week culminates in a final performance. The organization has just hired a fulltime, year-round education director, and Keith looks forward to growing the education program and expanding collaboration with local schools. He says, “Performance creates magical moments for the players, the crew, and for the audience.” The new and improved theater district is ready to bring more magic to people throughout the KearsargeSunapee region. And finally, the New London Barn Playhouse is committed to preserving and maintaining its historic roots. Built in 1820, the Barn was transformed into a theater for summer stock in 1934. David Bashaw, the Play A Part Campaign chairperson explains, “The Barn Playhouse is a town treasure. This historic landmark is filled with memories and loved by multiple generations of families.” To ensure that this historic landmark and the entire campus remain a Main Street focal point for another 200 years, 12.5 percent of the funds raised in the capital campaign will go to ongoing care and maintenance. With a lively season of musicals and plays, the summer of 2022 promises to be one of the best ever. As they say at the Barn, “See you on the (new and improved) porch!” I New London Barn Playhouse 84 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6710 nlbarn.org 100 i m a g e •

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Through July 10 Side by Side Sondheim This musical revue celebrates the life and work of a composer who changed the firm of the American musical. Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.org June 28–August 30, Tuesdays Mindful Flow Yoga: Series in the Garden at The Fells Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 8am thefells.org June 28–August 30, Tuesdays Mindful Movement for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Series in the Garden at The Fells Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 9:30am thefells.org June 29–July 10 She Loves Me New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org July 5–August 30, Tuesdays Music and Movement in Nature Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 1–2pm thefells.org

July 5–8 Kids in Nature: Outdoor Painting Camp Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a fourday workshop on the essentials of painting nature. Students ages 10 and up will learn painting techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition, and perspective. To inquire or register, call (603) 763-4789 x3 or email info@thefells.org. The Fells, 9am thefells.org July 8–10 Opera North Presents Carnivale Blow-Me-Down Farm lebanonoperahouse.org July 8–10, 14–17 North Country Community Theatre Presents Annie Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org July 9 Wild Edibles Exploration Join wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, on a three-hour ramble around the Nature Museum grounds and surrounding land to learn about edible wild plants. The Nature Museum, 1pm nature-museum.org

July 10 Summer Concert with New Legacy Swing Band Please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music and feel free to dance. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5pm thefells.org July 12–15 Kids in Nature: Photography Camp Budding young photographers ages 10 and up can engage in a four-day workshop led by David Blohm. Students will learn the essentials of nature photography and composition. Advance registration required by Wednesday, July 5. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 9am thefells.org July 13 Pruning Workshop: Preparing Spring Blooming Shrubs for 2023 This workshop is an opportunity to learn which plants need our attention now and to hone pruning skills and techniques. Call (603) 763-4789 x3 or email info@thefells.org to register. The Fells, 10am thefells.org

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THE PICK July 13–17 Boeing, Boeing New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org July 14–17 Art in Bloom Experience the art of our current gallery exhibit, Natural Beauty on Lake Sunapee, through the eyes of talented local floral designers. The Fells thefells.org July 14 Floral Design Presentation on the Veranda Come and watch floral designer Lynne Merrill interpret a painting or sculpture from the current exhibit. To register, email info@the fells.org or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 11am thefells.org July 17 Fairy Festival The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

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July 17 Summer Concert with Opera North Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5–7pm thefells.org July 19–21 & 26–28 Kids in Nature: Nature Explorers Camp Nature Explorers Camp offers children entering grades 1 through 5 an opportunity to learn about nature at the Hay Estate by exploring and playing in the woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 9am–12pm thefells.org July 20 VINS: Animals in Myth and Legend How did snake lose her legs? Why does owl only fly at night? How did turtle fly south for the winter? Meet these animals and hear their stories while we learn about the adaptations they have that help them survive. To reserve your space, email info@thefells.org or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 1–2pm thefells.org

July 20–August 7 MAMMA MIA! New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org July 21, 23 Opera North Presents Così fan tutte Blow-Me-Down Farm lebanonoperahouse.org July 24 Summer Concert with the Alex Minasian Jazz Quartet We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5–7pm thefells.org July 27, 29, 31 Opera North Presents La Traviata Blow-Me-Down Farm lebanonoperahouse.org

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July 30 Bette, Babs, and Beyond Bette Midler! Aretha Franklin! Barbra Streisand! Tina Turner! Celebrate the legendary divas who created the soundtrack of our lives. Pack a picnic, bring your friends and family, and prepare to sing along at this special concert. Blow-Me-Down Farm, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org July 31 Hay Day Summer Festival The Fells thefells.org

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August 3 A Conversation with Abenaki Poet Cheryl Savageau Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 2pm thefells.org August 4 First Thursday Hike at The Fells The Fells, 11am thefells.org August 7 Performance by Ballet Misha Register online or call 603-763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5pm thefells.org August 9 & 11 Writing Workshop on Mini-Memoirs The class will focus on the writing process, and students will have a chance to practice each stage from brainstorming through editing. Class participants will be offered a road map for writing their own personal essays as well as plenty of practical tools that can be applied to any writing project. To reserve your space, call (603) 763-4789 x3 or email info@thefells.org. The Fells, 1pm thefells.org Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

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THE PICK August 10 Climate Change and How to Fix It Join Erich Osterberg, associate professor of Earth science at Dartmouth College, for a talk about the impacts of climate change on our New England communities. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 4:30pm thefells.org August 10–21 Footloose New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org August 12 The HillBenders: WhoGrass Lebanon Opera House, 5:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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August 21 Summer Concert with Grace Crummer, Fred Hass & Billy Rosen We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5pm thefells.org August 24–September 4 Almost, Maine New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org August 28 Summer Concert with Deep Blue C We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music. Register online or call (603) 763-4789 x3. The Fells, 5pm thefells.org

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