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CONTENTS7 Managing the Lackawaxen

River for electricity and recreation

By Katie Lester

11 Loving the Lackawaxen Tribute to a tributary river

By Ron Tussel

24 The Catskills: A century of artistic expression And still going strong By Jonathan Fox

26 A chef’s very own garden Relishing summer’s bounty at

Hotel Fauchere By Jane Bollinger

4 History converges at Ten Mile River

Remembering an ‘army’ that planted trees

By Tom Caska

14 On the path of history Touring along the D&H Canal

By Jane E. Castelli

21 A jewel of the Catskills The Neversink Unique Area By Scott Rando

22 Agritourism blossoms in Sullivan County

Local farms schedule summertime tours

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The Upper Delaware Valley’s long winter’s nap is over. Residents, welcome guests and visitors are looking forward to an abundance of spring and summertime activities that our region has to offer. We invite you to let The River Reporter be your guide to many of the events that await us—from fairs and parades and festivals, to farm tours, to recreational and outdoor activities, the arts and more.

Walk through a chapter of national history this summer near Narrowsburg, NY as the Ten Mile River Scout Museum hosts a special look back at the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on its 80th anniversary. A day of activities for all ages awaits on August 4, plus a retrospective exhibit that will be on display at the museum.

The Lackawaxen River beckons those with an outdoor recreational bent. Find out why kayakers and rafters flock to the river, but fishers take caution when water is released to power a hydroelectric plant upstream on the river.

If you’re looking for a scenic drive and a stroll through some of the region’s most inviting towns, we offer a guide for tracing the path of the historic Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Canal. Our trip (it will take you a full weekend to do it justice) starts in Honesdale, PA and ends at Port Jervis, NY. (If you have the time and inclination, the path of the canal continues on to Kingston, NY, but that trip is for another day.)

Learn how you can visit any (or all!) of nine Sullivan County farms that will host a series of farm tours this summer. See how farmers are fueling the buy fresh, buy local food movement in our own neighborhood.

Our entertainment reporter, Jonathan Fox, offers a look at one of the major attractions for summertime music and arts opportunities—the complex of venues at Bethel Woods. Jonathan has a long relationship with the location. (Hint: In 1969, he was one of the hippies at Woodstock.)

You’ll find all of this and more in this issue of the Upper Delaware Magazine. Here’s wishing you the best of summers!

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Cover photo by Sandy SchultzAbout the cover: Paddlers in last year’s Delaware River Sojourn approach the bridge at Narrowsburg, NY.

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History converges at Ten Mile RiverHistory converges at Ten Mile RiverRemembering an ‘army’ that planted treesBy TOM CASKA

There is a very good chance that, if you live in the Upper Delaware River region, you have conservation in your bones. We love the seasonal changes, the outdoors and the open spaces, and we realize what a treasure Mother Nature has given us.

But conservation was not always an important consideration in Sullivan and other nearby counties. In reality, many of the conservation practices of today were born out of years of misuse and abuse of our land and forests. The old-growth forest, home of the Leni-Lenape native people, was cut down long ago, falling to two of the nation’s and our region’s earliest industries—timber and tanning. (Later, tourism would round out the pic-ture of our local economic history—the three T’s.)

Timber and tanningAs settlers arrived in the Delaware

River Valley, local forests were harvested to feed Philadelphia’s shipbuilding indus-try. Later, during the Civil War, Sullivan County and its neighbors were home to tanning operations that made most of the belts, holsters, saddles and boots of the time. Hemlock trees provided tannins for the tanning process, and hickory trees provided the “ideal” color for making

leather. The forests became depleted, leaving soil vulnerable to erosion and unable to rejuvenate itself. Conservation as we know it today was unknown.

Then, things began to change. In our own area, one of America’s fi rst conser-vationists, Gifford Pinchot (1865-1946), whose home is the present-day histori-cal site Grey Towers in Milford, PA, was chosen the fi rst chief of the U.S. Forestry Service. He put conservation of forests high on the nation’s priority list. (Pinchot is credited with coining the term “con-

servation ethic.”)The Civilian Conservation CorpsThis summer, the fascinating story of

how parts of our area came to be refor-ested will be told in a celebration just out-side of Narrowsburg, NY. The event marks the 80th year since the inception of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a plan born in the 1930s to give men jobs during the Great Depression and to rebuild a con-servation ethic in our nation.

Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees are seen relaxing and keeping the barrack clean.

A crew of enrollees prepares for a day’s work at Ten Mile River CCC Camp.

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On August 4, 2013, a full day of events is scheduled on the site of Sullivan County’s historic CCC Camp at Ten Mile River (TMR) Boy Scout Camp. There will be activities for the whole family, including tours of the CCC Camp; discussions with CCC expert John Dowd; interviews with a re-enactor portraying Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), the charismatic U.S. president who launched the CCC; plus displays of memorabilia, artifacts and more. The story of the CCC is a tale of noble ideas, desperate times and the men who had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The Great DepressionFollowing the Stock Market Crash of 1929, Amer-

ica was thrown into the grip of the Great Depression. Unemployment was (under)estimated at 25%. Families became splintered as men left home to travel great dis-tances in search of work. Conditions were made worse by the Dust Bowl, caused largely by a crippling drought (1934-1937) in the Great Plains, but exacerbated by years of misuse of our nation’s agricultural lands.

In 1933, as FDR was pushing through his “New Deal” relief programs, the CCC was born. Sometimes called Roosevelt’s “Tree Army,” it saw the fastest mobilization of young men in the U.S. in peace time. Its purpose was two-fold—fi rst, to provide unskilled manual labor jobs to a nation of young men struggling to fi nd work; and secondly, to establish a natural resources conservation

HISTORY CONVERGES AT TEN MILE RIVERContinued from page 4

The barrack looks clean and warm as the men relax after a day of work.

program in every state and territory.

Enrollees were provided housing, clothing, food and medical care and were paid $30 a month. Of this, $25 had to be sent home. After a seven-hour work-day, classes were offered in reading, writing and other skills, such as woodwork-ing, metal work, typing and photography, to prepare the men for life after the CCC.

During its nine years of operation, FDR’s “Tree Army” of 2.5 million men would be responsible for planting three billion trees to help reforest America. The CCC can be credited with establishing many of our national parks; and the Appa-lachian Trail, which runs from Maine to Georgia, owes much of its clearing to the CCC.

Ten Mile River Scout CampThe history of the Ten Mile River CCC Camp and the

TMR Scout Camp are intertwined. In the 1920s, when FDR was governor of New York and had been involved for years with Scouting, he was part of a group of Scout

offi cials charged with fi nding a large parcel of land to be the home camp for the New York City (NYC) Scouts. After raising $1 million to pur-chase and develop 10,000 acres of woodlands in Sullivan County near Narrowsburg, the NYC Scouts took possession of their camp. The deed was recorded on October 7, 1927 in Monticello, NY.

Just six years later, in October 1933, CCC Camp 65 was established, operating for several years until the program was terminated. During that time, CCC enrollees helped establish roads, fi re trails and communication lines from Scout camp to Scout camp.

The CCC’s 80th anniversaryThe museum at TMR is the unifying element

of the 80th anniversary event of the CCC. The large collection of memorabilia of both the CCC and

This work crew is all smiles as they pose for a photograph at TMR.

TMR includes local coin collections, 2,000-year-old Indian arrowheads and other tools discovered in the rock quarries found on the camp property. There will be displays by local historical societies and the National Park Service. A comprehensive video collection includes the PBS documentary “The C.C.C.”

TMR/CCC day on August 4 is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. According to event curator David Malatzky, this is a “must-see” for lovers of nature and local history and a great outdoor experience for the whole family.

A logging crew clears timber at Ten Mile River.


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Managing the Lackawaxen RiverManaging the Lackawaxen RiverFor electricity and recreationBy KATIE LESTER

As my kayak hits the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers each spring, I am reminded of nature’s beauty and why I love living in this region of northeast Pennsylvania. Each time my boat passes a bald eagle nest or a screeching great blue heron, I appreciate the opportunity to recreate in such peaceful waters.

As an employee of Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) at Lake Wallenpau-pack, I am always reminded of the part-nership between industry and nature. Oftentimes, they go hand in hand. For instance, through PPL’s 2005 relicensing to operate a hydroelectric plant down-stream from the dam at Lake Wallenpau-pack, many programs were put in place to enhance and provide recreation, not only on the big lake, but also on the Lacka-waxen River downstream of the plant.

On six consecutive Fridays starting on or after July 1 each year, PPL facili-tates boating release days along the Lackawaxen River. Another two week-end days in September or October are also offered.

By modifying power generation sched-ules and using water from Lake Wallen-paupack, PPL has the ability to make sure that the river has adequate fl ow for such an event. People come from all over to get the chance to kayak or raft this normally shallow and serene river. This is one of several ways PPL is able to use Lake Wallenpaupack to support rec-reation and wildlife habitat while gener-ating clean, renewable electricity.

In addition, PPL partners with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commis-sion to enhance river conditions for trout maintenance, growth and sur-vival by ensuring that the Lackawaxen

Photo courtesy PPLScheduled releases of water from the dam at Lake Wallenpaupack cascade through these huge pipes to turn turbines in PPL’s hydroelectric plant at Kimbles, PA. The water then rushes into the Lackawaxen River with various consequences for recreational users of the river downstream from the power plant.

TRR photo by Jane BollingerSigns posted at many locations on the Lackawaxen River warn river users that water levels may rise dramatically. While canoers and kayakers come to take advantage of the “white water” thrill, fishermen and women need to take caution not to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.


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River can be preserved as a cold water fi shery. The pro-gram consists of managing power generation from PPL’s Wallenpaupack hydroelectric plant during the summer to keep water temperatures downstream of the plant below 75 degrees. The specifi c area managed for tem-perature is between River Mile 4 (Route 590 bridge at Rowland) and River Mile 10.

The cooler water provides a more benefi cial habitat for wild trout, as well as for the trout stocked by the commission. The program typically runs between May and September, when water temperatures in the Lacka-waxen River are most likely to exceed 75 degrees.

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Loving the LackwaxenLoving the LackwaxenTribute to a tributaryBy RON TUSSEL

Voted River of the Year in 2010 by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Lackawaxen River is known far and wide as a spectacular freestone mountain fishery. The Lackawaxen was made famous by the well-known western novelist Zane Grey. Grey spent much of his time out west, but it was in the village of Lackawaxen, where the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers converge, that he spent his recreational time. It was here that he penned the famous “Lord of Lackawaxen Creek,” written for the May 1909 issue of Outing magazine. The tale is of a smallmouth bass that repeatedly taught the young angler the many thrills and frustrations of freshwater fishing.

The Lackawaxen River offers unique outdoor opportu-nities to modern day adventurists. The river gets its start miles north of the Prompton Dam in Wayne County and fl ows almost 30 miles to its confl uence with the Dela-ware River in Pike County. According to Zane Grey, “It is a little river hidden away under gray cliffs and hills black with ragged pines. It is full of mossy stones and rapid ripples. All its tributaries, dashing white-sheeted over ferny cliffs, wine-brown where the whirling pools suck the stain from the hemlock root, harbor the speck-

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The author fi shes in the Lackawaxen River every opportunity he gets.

Photo by Ron TusselThis beautiful brook trout is destined for the Tussel’s supper table.

led trout.” The Lackawaxen offers up an abundance of excellent fi sh habitat that is perfect for trout. Rock bass, smallmouth bass, suckers, eels and chubs or “fall fi sh” also fi nd the cold, clean waters of the Lackawaxen favor-able. In recent times, American shad have also been caught in the lower reaches of the river near its confl u-ence with the Delaware.

In the Wayne County town of Honesdale, the Dyberry Creek dumps into the Lackawaxen, creating an excel-lent spot to hook into some nice fi sh among the north-ern stretch. There is a parking area and walkway to get to the pool. Trout and even crappies have been caught here.

This upper stretch of the Lackawaxen runs a bit warmer than the tail end, and anglers can expect rock bass and panfi sh to be a possibility. Some also like to try their hand during the spring melt-off period when water levels are naturally high but equally cold.

There is only one commercial livery located along the

Lackawaxen River. Most enthusiasts use non-posted pull-off areas as access points, usually taking out at the Zane Grey launch area in the village of Lackawaxen. Caution should be exercised at all times, but especially when water levels are high. There are large boulders that create very strong eddies and currents that can suck a boat under and hold it there. High water also car-ries debris that can be dangerous, especially when pass-ing under bridges.

When water is released from Lake Wallenpaupack, it brings alewives and other food with it. Trout take advantage and gorge themselves to trophy proportion, creating the perfect scenario for fi shing live bait, salted shiners, wobbling spoons or streamers. The river level can change rapidly during a release, though these are generally timed for non-peak use periods. (Visit www.lakelevelppl.com or call 800/807-2474 for water release schedule information.)

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Photo by JohnMichael TusselThis is the portrait of a happy fisherman. You can tell by the grin on the author’s face.


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Spinners are an excellent choice of lure to use on the river. Rooster Tails also pro-duce well. These lures offer a variety of blade sizes and feather trailers that come in all colors. Yellow seems to be a really good producer, and chartreuse is an all-time favorite. Thomas Lures are made in the town of Hawley, and their spinners fl ash tantalizing gold and fi sh-colored spots that big trout fi nd irresistible.

Those casting fl ies will do well with streamers and Woolly Buggers, as well as with nymph imitators, especially early in the season. In early May, the river will come alive with the emergence of multiple species of mayfl ies, caddis and stonefl ies, giving anglers the chance to “match-the-hatch” with dry fl y imitations.

If you don’t know your insects, visit one of the local fl y shops located along the river for assistance. These experts can tell

you what is hatching and when, and they will have on hand the imitations you will need. It’s not uncommon to see multiple hatches coming off at the same time on a given evening.

The Lackawaxen is well stocked by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commis-sion, both before and during the seasons. Anglers can expect to hook into brook trout, browns, rainbows, the golden pal-omino and even some cross breeds, such as tiger trout. Recent years also have seen supplemental stocking of giant trout by local businesses.

Be aware that much of this river is posted as private property, with no tres-passing allowed. You would do well to visit ahead of the season to contact land-owners, locate areas open to fi shing and fi nd convenient parking for running the rapids in a canoe or kayak.

LOVING THE LACKAWAXENContinued from page 11

Paddling rivers in Pike County, PA and Sullivan County, NY

Finding whitewaterFinding whitewaterLackawaxen River, PikeCountyAmerican Whitewater (AW) Class Rating II-III - 5 miles long (above Delaware River confl uence)

Shohola Creek, PikeCountyAW Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to mouth)

Callicoon Creek - East Branch, SullivanCountyAW Class I-III - 10 miles long (Route 52 bridge to confl uence with North Branch, Callicoon)

Callicoon Creek - North Branch, SullivanCountyAW Class II-III - 6 miles long (Gossweyler Pond and Dam to East Branch)

Mongaup River, Orange/ SullivanCountyAW Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Rio Dam to Delaware River)

Delaware River, Sullivan/ Orange/ PikeCountyAW Class II - 0.2 miles long (Mongaup Wave)

Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, PikeCountyAW Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)

Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe CountyAW Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)

Raymondskill Creek, PikeCountyAW Class V+ - 1 mile long (SR 2009 to Route 209)

Hornbeck’s Creek, PikeCountyAW Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery’s Road to Route 209)

Brodhead Creek, MonroeCountyAW Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)

SOURCE: www.riverfacts.com/rivers/12832.html

Hiking Trails in the Upper Delaware River ValleyBouchoux Trail, Lordsville, NY Tusten Mountain Trail, Narrowsburg-Barryville, NYMinisink Battlegourd Park Trail, Minisink, NY Mongaup River Trail, Deerpark, NY Prompton State Park, Prompton PADamascus Forest Trail, Beach Lake, PA Cobey Pond Trail, PA Game Lands, Masthope, PA

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Things to do and see in HonesdaleStart your D&H Canal trail trip at the Wayne County Historical Soci-

ety Museum, which offers historical exhibits, ongoing educational pro-grams and a research and local genealogy library. The fi rst commercial steam locomotive to run on rails in the U.S. did so in Honesdale. The D&H Canal and Gravity Railroad began just behind the building.

If you want more history, visit the Old Stone Jail Museum on Tenth Street (c.1859), next to the courthouse; usually open for tours on the fi rst Saturday of the month, summers only.

Before you leave Honesdale, be sure to check out the stately Victorian homes on North Main Street, and browse in the several art galleries and many shops in town. Perhaps you’ll choose to have some lunch in one of the town’s pleasant eateries.The Wayne Co. Historical Society, 810 Main St. (570/253-3240)

Open April 20 to December 28, 2013Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sundays, 12 noon to 4 p.m., Memorial Day and Columbus DayClosed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Other happenings:Saturday, June 15, Roots & Rhythm Music and Arts Festival, a free all-

afternoon & evening concert in Honesdale’s Central ParkAugust 2 through 10, Wayne County Fair, at the fairgrounds (Route

191 North of Honesdale)Places to Eat:

The Willow Gallery Café, 118 Willow Ave. 570/253-3013

Brankos Patisserie 501 Main St. 570/253-0311

Hotel Wayne, 1202 Main St. 570/253-3290

Hotel Café, 3305 Lake Ariel Hwy (Rte 191 South) 570/352-3550

Fiesta on Main, 1139 Main St., 570/352-3700

Bagels, pizza, hot dogs & more

Paulie’s Hot Dogs, 403 Park St., 570/253-1998

Camp Umpys (bagels and more), 622 Main St., 570/253-0333Two Guys Pizza, Route 6 Plaza, 570/253-2613Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria, 851 Main St., 570/253-3244

Galleries:The Hanson Gallery and Decorium, 1037 Main St. 570/253-2525The Willow Gallery, 118 Willow Ave. 570/253-3013Gallery Gallery Art, 1023 Main St., 570/642-1404

Shoppes:Milkweed, 1019 Main St. 570/253-9400Wallfl ower, 513 Main St. 570/253-6080Country Dawn, 645 Main St. 570/253-4549Morning Glory Gifts, 617 Main St. 570/253-1210Sun Flower Hollow, 630 Main St., 570/253-0411

B&Bs & Places to StayHotel Wayne, 1202 Main St. 570/253-3290The Mansion at Nobel Lane, (resort and spa) 37 Nobel Lane, Bethany,

PA 866/466-3855 (toll free)Harvest Inn, (B&B), 1415 N. Main St. 570/253-4533James Manning House (B&B), 421 Wayne St., Bethany, PA 570/253-

5573E. Kellogg (B&B), 403 Wayne St., Bethany, PA 570/253-5368The Inn at Willow Pond (B&B), 42 Niles Pond Rd. (in the country, north

of Honesdale) 570/253-3930

Things to Do and See in HawleyThe Silk Mill: 8 Silk Mill Dr. 855/795-7455, www.hawleysilkmill.com/The historic Bellemonte silk mill building has been converted into a

sophisticated cultural, educational, and business center. Yes, once they really made silk here, and right next door in the present-day coffeehouse, The Cocoon, strands of silk worm cocoons were harvested to produce silk. Harmony Presents in the Boiler Room is a venue for musical performances and other entertainment, www.silkmillharmony.com/ The Mill Market, an upscale mini-market featuring local foods,

www.millmarketpa.com/The Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., 570/226-9752Playing this summer, “Young Frankenstein,” “The Little Mermaid Jr.,”

“Ghost of a Chance,” “Take a Number Darling,” “You’ve Got Hate Mail”Shopping & Browsing:

Antiquing—A great sport for visitors to Hawley

The Antique Exchange, 209 Bellemonte Ave./Rte. 6, is a large consignment sales center with about 40 dealers, 570-226-1711

Timely Treasures, 210 Welwood Ave/Rte 6. packed with Victorian pieces, lamps, curios, furniture & more. 570/226-2838

Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such, 518 Church St., décor, art and accessories, 570-226-7513)

Doodles & Such, 202 Main St., 570/390-4490 Art Galleries:

The Looking Glass Art Gallery, 221 Main Ave., 570/226-0782

Artisan Picture Framing and Gallery, 204 Main Ave, local artists’ works and custom framing, 570/226-2700

Wayne County Arts Alliance,Art Market gallery at the Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Dr.Where to Stay:

The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave/Rte. 6, elegant country inn, 570/226-2993The Ledges, 119 Falls Ave/behind the Silk Mill, 570/226-1337

Where to Dine:The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave/Rte. 6, elegant country inn, 570/226-2993The Boathouse, 141 Pennsylvania Ave/Rte 507, wonderful food,

great rustic décor, 570/226-5027Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, 205 Pennsylvania Ave.,/Rte 507,

great view on the lake, good food, 570/226-4388The Summit Restaurant at Masthope Mountain, 196 Karl Hope Blvd.,

Lackawxen, 570/685-1173Where to Play

Lake Wallenpaupack, 13-mile long lake, center for fi shing, boating, swimming and camping.

Pocono-Lake Region Visitors Center, 2512 U.S. Rte. 6, tourist information, maps and brochures, 570/226-3191

TRR photo by Jane BollingerThe old lock house, now a private residence, still stands on Towpath Road between Hawley and Lackawaxen PA.

On the path of historyTouring along the D&H Canal

By JANE E. CASTELLI

Whether you’re looking for scenic beauty, or perhaps you want to learn more about how our region was developed in times gone by, why not take a weekend and follow the trail of the old Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Canal? You’ll be exploring the remnants of our country’s early industrial and transportation history—the story of how, early in the 19th century, two clever entrepreneurs, the Wurts broth-ers, were able to bring Pennsylvania’s black gold—anthra-cite coal—to New York City. What they did was critical in our country’s development and would power the young nation’s industrial revolution, providing the fuel that gave an industrial North its edge over the agrarian South in the Civil War.

The canal, built by William and Maurice Wurts between 1825 and 1828, was connected to PA coal country via John B. Jervis’s “gravity” engine railroad over Northeast Penn-sylvania’s Moosic Mountains. Starting in Honesdale, PA, the canal followed the Lackawaxen River in Wayne and Pike counties, crossed the Delaware River at Lackawaxen, and followed in the shadow of the Delaware River to Port Jervis, NY. Here, it turned northward along the Neversink River, reaching the mighty Hudson at Roundout, NY near Kingston, where the coal

was put on barges chained together and, powered by steam tugs, fl oated downriver.

Two interesting Pennsylvania towns grew up around the canal—Honesdale and Hawley. The gravity railroad brought coal from Carbondale to Honesdale, where canal boats loaded up before proceeding east to the Hudson River. Today, the Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS) is housed in the old canal company’s offi ce building in Hones-dale. The town is named after Philip Hone, the fi rst presi-dent of the D&H Canal Company (1825-1826), who soon became the mayor of New York City (1826-1827).

Between Honesdale and Hawley, a series of locks allowed canal boats to navigate around rough waters and raised areas of the river. The boats were pulled by mules led by young children, some only seven or eight years old, trudg-ing along the raised canal towpath that ran along the water’s edge. The WCHS is currently restoring parts of the old towpath and a historic farmhouse, circa 1820, located at Lock 31 between White Mills and Hawley. (The lock-keeper’s house no longer stands.)

In Hawley, another large boat basin, the site of the cur-

rent Bingham Park, served as a depot for another rail-road that brought Pennsylvania Coal Company coal from Pittston to Hawley, and then onward via the canal to New York. The town was named after the company president Irad Hawley. In time, that railroad had passenger service west to Dunmore, PA. One of those railroad cars now sits at the public library next to the park.

At fi rst, boats crossed the Delaware River at Lackawaxen, PA by means of a slack water dam, which allowed them to navigate across the river by slowing its fl ow. However that irritated the raftsmen, who relied on the river’s fl ow to fl oat their timber rafts downstream. So in 1848, the canal was routed over the Delaware River by means of an aqueduct, while the logs tumbled below. Today, you can drive your car through the old aqueduct via Roebling Bridge in Lacka-waxen.

While other canals were usually fi nanced by the states, for example the great Erie Canal, the D&H was the result of private investment. It was one of the largest corporations of its time.

Progress, of course, was the enemy of the canal, which was eventually replaced by a railroad that hauled the coal to New York City. The canal was closed in 1898, and soon thereafter, the Roebling Bridge carried automobiles over the Delaware River.

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TRR photoThis historic silk mill factory houses a modern hotel, a community college, an art gallery, a performance space, a local gourmet food market and more.

TRR photo by Jane BollingerOriginally the office of the D&H Canal Company in the late 1820s, the building is now the home of the Wayne County Historical Society and Museum.

Side Trip to White MillsDorfl inger Glass Museum, off Long Ridge Rd. on Suydam Dr., White

Mills, PA, 570/253-1185; Estate of Dorfl inger family is now a glass museum and wildlife sanctuary, home to the Wildfl ower Music Festival. www.dorfl inger.org/wildfl ower_music_festival.html, 570/253-5500

TRR photo by Jane BollingerThe Wayne County Historical Society is restoring this circa 1820 farmhouse at Lock 31 of the D&H Canal between White Mills and Hawley, PA.


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Things to see & do on the PA side:Towpath Road scenery from Hawley to Lackawaxen, PA

Leaving Hawley on Rte. 590 East, take a right turn at the fi rehouse and ride the towpath all the way to the Delaware River. The sparkling waters and lush mountain views make a visual treat. Remains of the canal

On either side of Towpath Road, you can see sections of the old canal or remnants of its massive stonewalls. Lock Houses

At least two restored, privately owned lock houses with identifying signs can be seen along Towpath Road.Eagle watching

Keep your eyes peeled and you may catch a glimpse of these magnifi cent birds in fl ight above the river area.Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Dr., Lackawaxen, PA

Home of Zane Grey, early 20th century Western fi ction writer, author of “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Operated by the National Park Service, the property overlooks the Delaware River with water access. 570/685-4871. Places to stay:

The Roebling Inn (B&B), 155 Scenic Dr., Lackawaxen, PA, charming B&B that faces the Delaware River. The building was built by D&H Canal Company in 1870. 570/685-7900

The Inn at Lackawaxen, 188 Scenic Dr., Lackawaxen, PA, food and lodging, 570/685-7061

Highlights along the Delaware

Things to see & do on the New York side:Minisink Revolutionary War Battleground, off Rte. 97 in Barryville, NY

Hiking trails and park honoring patriots killed at Battle of Minisink on July 22, 1779Farmers’ Markets

Barryville, NY, on Rte. 97 (one of nearly a dozen farmers’ markets in Sullivan County); from May 18 through October 25th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shineScenic Route 97

Enjoy the scenery. Of particular note is a section between Pond Eddy and Port Jervis, known as Hawk’s Nest. The view is spectacular with Rte. 97 running along the side of several cliffs overlooking the Delaware River. Bring your camera.

You also will fi nd several roadside trail markers that share some short history. Forestburgh Playhouse

About 15 miles north of Barryville on Rte. 42; 2013 season includes “The Odd Couple,” “Joseph’s Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,”9” to 5,” “Spamalot,” “Grease,” “South Pacifi c” and “The 39 Steps.”Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

(About 17 miles north of Barryville take Rt. 55 off Route 97 then left onto Rt17B for 2 miles)

Concerts, Woodstock museum, educational programsThe Minisink Valley Historical Society

In Port Jervis, NY at 125-133 West Main St.Housed in Fort Decker (1760) an old stone house, it has

information on the area from the Colonial era, revolution era, canal era, railroad era and more.Port Jervis D&H Canal Trail

Two-and-a-half-mile paved walking trail at Grand View Ave. and West Main St. along the old the towpath.


TRR photo by Jane BollingerThe Zane Grey Museum tells the story of the famous author of Western novels whose home is now a charming museum operated by the National Park Service in the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River area.

This one-lane bridge crosses the Delaware River at Lackawaxen, PA. Where these motorcyclists ride was once an aqueduct filled with water to transport canal barges. Begun in 1847, this is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the U.S.

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The Roebling Bridge at Lackawaxen was originally an aqueduct for barges on the D&H Canal, transporting Pennsylvania coal from Honesdale, PA to the Hudson River and then on to New York City. John Roebling also designed that city’s famous Brooklyn Bridge.

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The drive along New York State Rte. 97 between Pond Eddy and Port Jervis, NY offers spectacular scenery such as this view at Hawks Nest.

Photo courtesy joiseyshowaa via Wikimedia CommonsThis winding road is to be found following the path of the Delaware River along a portion of New York State Rte. 97 south of Pond Eddy, NY.


HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE DELAWAREContinued from page 17

Neversink Valley Museum26 Hoag Rd., Cuddebackville, NY,

845/754-8870This Orange County NY museum

includes the D&H canal park, research library, artifacts from the canal era, and information on silent fi lm era.Where to eat:

Il Castello, 3438 Rte. 97, Barryville, NY, casual Italian food and pizza, 845/ 557-6300

Tre Alberi Ristorante, Rte. 97, Barryville

Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill, Barryville, also kayak and canoe outfi tters, 845/557-6158

Carriage House Hotel and Restaurant, 3351 Rte. 97, Barryville, 845/557-0400

Millbrook Inn,1774 Rte.97, Pond Eddy, great German food and beer selection, 845/856-7778

Arlene & Tom’s Restaurant, 265 E Main St, Port Jervis, family dining, good burgers, 845/856-8488

Brother Bruno’s Pizza, 17 Front St., Port Jervis, 845/856-4361

The Erie Hotel and Restaurant, 9 Jersey Ave., Port Jervis, casual dining, good food, 845/858-4100

[Across the river from Port Jervis, NY in Matamoras, PA close to I-84: Yuli Japanese Sushi, Apple Grill, Perkins Pancake House, Yanni’s World Delight, plus your choice of fast food and Chinese eat in]Where to stay:

ECCE (B&B), 19 Silverfi sh Rd Barryville, NY 845/557-8562

Spring House Commons (B&B), 54 River Rd., Barryville, NY, an historic inn dating to the 1880s, 845/557-8189

Mount Pleasant House (B&B), 38 Corkscrew Rd. Barryville, NY, 845/557-3838

Sticket Inn, 3380 Rte. 97, Barryville, 845/557-0913

The Erie Hotel and Restaurant, 9 Jersey Ave., Port Jervis, NY 845/858-4100

[There is a Days Inn in Port Jervis, and across the river in Matamoras, PA are Best Western, Hampton Inn and a Comfort Inn]

TRR photo by Scott RandoWhether you set out on an eagle watching expedition, or just happen to spot one of these magnificent birds while wandering along the Upper Delaware River and its tributaries, catching sight of one is always a special experience. Here, a male eagle leaves the nest after being relieved of incubation duty by the female. It takes 12 to 14 weeks for a hatchling to grow to fledging stage.


Events Calendar: Summer 2013Events Calendar: Summer 2013In this list you’ll find many of the events our area has to offer. Whether you live here or you’re visiting, here are some ideas for how to spend a perfect summer day. Keep in mind, we don’t know about every event and attraction. Think you should be on the list? Email [email protected] and ask us to include you next year..Parades, Fairs and Festivals

May 25, Art Experience & Chalk Walk, Jeffersonville, NY www.jeffersonvilleny.com, or 845/482-2194May 26, Sullivan County Soap Box Derby, Liberty, NY, 845/292-1878June 8, Trout Parade, Livingston Manor, NY www.troutparade.com, or 845/436-4227June 9, Tractor Parade, Callicoon, NY, 845/887-4444June 9, Peddle & Paddle Festival, Prompton State Park, PA, www.friendsofprompton.comJune 15, Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival, Honesdale, PA, www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.comJuly 6, Independence Day Parade & Street Fair, Roscoe, NYJuly 19 & 20, Sidewalk Sales Days, Honesdale, PA, www.visithonesdalepa.comJune 22 thru 29 Delaware River Sojourn, canoe/kayak trip, www.delawareriversojourn.orgJuly 14 thru 28, Weekend of Chamber Music Summer Festival, www.wcmconcerts.org/

pages/concerts.htmlJuly 21, annual 5K River Run, Callicoon, NY 845/887-5155July 27, Callicoon Street Fair, Callicoon, 845/887-3016July 28, 23rd annual RiverFest, Narrowsburg, NY, 845/252-7576August 2 thru 10, 151st Wayne County Fair, Honesdale, PA, 570/253-5486, www.waynecountyfair.comAugust 16 thru 18, 134th Little World’s Fair, Grahamsville, NY, www.grahamsvillefair.com

August 23, 24 & 25, Wallyfest, Hawley, PA, wallylakefest.comAugust 2 & 3, Catskill Fly Fishing Ctr. & Museum “Summerfest Angler’s Market & Festival,” Livingston Manor, NY,845/ 439-4810September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Sundays), Harvest Festival and Craft Festival. Bethel Woods, Bethel, Sundays, Sept. 1 thru 29

Tours andspecial programsJune 16, Secret Garden Tour, Wayne County Historical Society, 570/253-3240July 26, 27, and 28, Wayne County Arts Alliance Open Studio Tour, Waynecountyartsalliance.org, or 570/253-6850June 29, Sullivan County Garden Tour in Bloomingburg, NY, www.sullivanarc.org/Throughout the summer Gillinder Glass Factory and Museum, Port Jervis, NY www.gillinderglassstore.com, or 845/856-5375Throughout the summer Ice Works, Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum, Hawley, PAsculptediceworks.com/tour, or 570/226-6246

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Everyone enjoys the Callicoon Tractor Parade, as this little girl did last year. The 2013 Tractor Parade is slated for June 9.

TRR photo by Sandy Long

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A jewel of the Catskills:A jewel of the Catskills:The Neversink Unique AreaBy SCOTT RANDO

The Neversink Unique Area, otherwise known as the Neversink Gorge, is a 5,466-acre tract of land encompassing the Neversink River Gorge and surrounding upland forest in the towns of Thompson and Forestburgh in Sullivan County, NY.

Administered by the New York State Department of Envrionmental Conserva-tion (NYSDEC), this designated Unique Area fi rst came into being in 1981, when the fi rst 2,805-acre tract of land was acquired.

Aptly described by the Nature Conser-vancy as one of the 75 “Last Great Places” of the United States, Latin America, and the Pacifi c, the Neversink Unique Area is a shining example of pristine wilderness that is accessible to the public.

Many fi shermen know the Neversink

Gorge as a highly regarded trout fi shery. The Neversink River holds a variety of native trout in its fast-fl owing waters, and there are even some smallmouth bass in the river in this area. Be prepared to do a little walking, depending on where you access the river, and keep in mind that fi shing within the Unique Area is no kill and with artifi cial lures only. Check the NYSDEC rules for details.

For the hiker, the Neversink Gorge offers well marked and maintained trails and access to many falls and river areas. Forest areas range from mature hard-wood to mixed forest and undisturbed streams and riverbanks. Stands of white pine and hemlock abound. Having a trail map is advised; a map from the NY-NJ Trail Conference can be found here: www.nynjtc.org/map/neversink-gorge-trail-map.

TRR photos by Scott RandoMullet Falls is one of several falls within the Neversink Unique area. These falls are slightly over two miles round trip from the Katrina Falls Rd. parking area.

Rhododendron, which is plentiful in the Neversink Gorge, lines this well maintained trail on the east side of the river. I was hard pressed to find evidence that people used these trails aside from boot prints, which speaks highly of both land stewards and users alike.

A pair of mergansers winging their way upstream over the river yielded a close encounter as they sped by. The Neversink Unique Area, with its large area of undisturbed habitat, provides many opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Most of the hiking trails within Neversink Gorge are well marked and maintained. Find more information on individual trails at www.trailkeeper.org/trail/neversink-unique-area/

Neversink River, shown here looking upstream, is an ideal trout fishery. There are several trails that access the river directly, and the Blue Trail parallels the river. There is, however, no means of reaching the opposite bank of the river via the trail system.

Around 1800, a wire suspension bridge crossed the river in the Neversink Gorge. The remains of the abutment are seen here on the west bank. A settlement called Hackledam, settlement was located on the east bank at the confluence of Wolf Brook. Foundations and other remnants can still be seen.


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Agritourism blossoms in Sullivan CountyAgritourism blossoms in Sullivan CountyLocal farms schedule summertime tours By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

Sean Zigmund and Cheyenne Miller are already deep into the 2013 spring and summer growing season, rising at dawn and working till dusk and still never quite finishing all that needs to be done. But offered the choice, they wouldn’t want to have any other job.

On a beautiful spring Sunday, I visited their farm, Root n’ Roost Farm (www.rootnroost.com) in White Sulphur Springs, NY. While Sean was busy work-ing, Cheyenne kindly gave me a tour of their two-and-a-half-acre farm, complete with chickens, pigs, veggies and more.

The couple offers tours of their farm every weekend, along with a farm stand, but this summer, they will join a larger network of farms that offer tours as part of Farmstock, a Sullivan-County-born idea to bring the public to the farms, that

is being held throughout the summer. Cheyenne said it’s a great way to edu-cate people about farming. “Hands-on exposure to how food is produced plays a huge role in motivating people to buy their food from local farms and support our local economy,” she said.

Both Cheyenne and Amy Erlwein, an organizer of Farmstock who owns Erlwein Farms in Jeffersonville, said that kids love the farm tours. Cheyenne added that kids will come to the farm and see “where bacon comes from and collect their own eggs for breakfast.” As we stood by the pig pens, the chickens roamed around and pecked at my legs, something I’ve never experienced and that is, quite frankly, scary. Cheyenne assuaged my fears and picked up one of the chickens, cradling it in her arms for a few minutes.

The pecking chickens and lovable pigs are things that we don’t often get to see—

the behind the scenes of local farms. Many people in Sullivan County and sur-rounding areas have probably never been to a farm, despite the abundance of them nearby. Agriculture represents one of the largest economic sectors in Sullivan County, with the combined output value of agriculture exceeding $68,000,000 in 2010. Farmstock brings the people to the source, and lets them learn and play farmer for a day.

Farmstock was started in March 2010 by a group of “farm women” who saw

their farms dwindling. They started a farm network, and out of an interest in trying to educate people, they started Farmstock.

“They wanted to have people come and visit the farms to see how their food is raised and what farmers go through to bring food to the table,” said Erlwein.

Farmstock started with four or fi ve farms, and last year, they did 12 events. This year, there will be nine events.

TRR photos by Isabel BravermanThese chickens have free range of the farmyard at Root N Roost.



Erlwein said, “Our mission is to be advocates for farmers to help them in any way we can and to educate people as to why small farms are important.”

In fact, farm tours are growing increas-ingly popular. In a time when small, local farms may be strug-gling to survive, agri-tourism brings in extra profi t. A 2000 study from Cornell University reported that farmers who turned to agrito-urism could be as much as 40% more profi table than those who did not. A USDA census of agriculture, conducted every fi ve years, esti-mated that 23,000 farms offered agrito-urism activities in 2007, bringing in an average of $24,300 for each in additional income. Not only is giving tours educa-tional, but it’s also a good business plan.

And it doesn’t end with just tours; farmers are getting creative.

Root n’ Roost, for example, held a “work and learn party,” where they invited anyone who wanted to learn to

come to their property and help set up a green house. They also hold classes, like how to keep bees. On the day of my visit, a participant in World Wide Opportuni-ties on Organic Farming (WWOOF, www.wwoofi nternational.org) had just left, and a new intern was to arrive that day.

Interning and organi-zations like WWOOF provide an excellent way for those who want to learn about farm-ing to get educated; it’s like going to college. “Being a farm intern, you learn about more than just the plants and animals that you raise; you also learn to listen to your body’s physical limits, to truly appreci-ate community and to

respect nature in all of its strength and glory,” said Cheyenne.

If you want to see for yourself why Sean and Cheyenne love their job, come and visit them. Root n’ Roost’s Farmstock tour is on Saturday, August 10, and they will offer a workshop called “Fowl Play: Permaculture with Chickens and Ducks” and DIY hoop house construction. So go on, get your hands dirty.

Farm markets: NEW YORKBarryville Farm Market, Saturdays, May 18 thru Oct 25Bethel Farmers’ Market at Kauneonga Lake, Fridays 2:30 to 6 p.m. from July 6 thru August 31.Big Eddy Farm Market (Narrowsburg) www.facebook.com/BigEddyFarmstand/info Callicoon Farmers MarketJeffersonville Farmers MarketLiberty Farmers Market Monticello Farm MarketFor Sullivan County Farmers Markets, see: sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org

What is agritourism?Agricultural tourism, or agritourism, is a commercial enterprise at a working farm, ranch or agricultural plant conducted for the enjoyment or education of visitors that generates supplemental income for the owner. Agritourism can include a farm stand or shops, U-pick, farm stays, tours, classes, fairs, festivals, pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms, winery weddings, orchard dinners, youth camps, barn dances, hunting or fi shing, guest ranches and more.

Farmstock 2013 ScheduleSaturday, June 1 Rosehaven Alpacas540 County Road 164, Callicoon914/953-2506, 845/887-6801, www.rosehavenalpacas.com• Farm tours• Spinning demo• Craft corner for kids

Saturday, June 29Apple Pond Farm80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center 845/482-4764, www.applepondfarm.com• All about chickens• 2 p.m. goat milking/cheese making• Gardening tips

Saturday, July 6 Snowdance Farm218 Knickerbocker Rd, Livingston Manor 845/439-5561• Check out baby pigs & chicks• Walking farm tour

Saturday, July 20Diehl Homestead Farm 93 Diehl Road, Callicoon 845/482-5047• Honey extracting &maple syrup• 2 p.m. milking demo• Cheese making

Saturday, August 10 Root n’ Roost Farm64 Mineral Springs Rd, Livingston Manor 845/292-9126, www.rootnroost.com• Fowl play: permaculture with chickens &

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Sunday, August 18 Bethel Creamery522 Happy Avenue, Swan Lake 845/583-6059• Hay rides with educational info• Tour of milking process• View of bottling plant

Saturday, August 24 Rafters Farm605 Dutch Hill Road, Roscoe 607/498-5445• Horse rides• Free-range chickens• Home of rescued animals

Saturday, August 31 Channery Hill Farm / Halloran Farm77 Keller Road, Callicoon Center 845/482-4369• Herbs & vegetable growing• Canning & preserving demo• European red deer• Antler jewelry & knife making

Saturday, September 8 Bridle Hill Farm190 Hemmer Road, Jeffersonville 845/482-3993, www.bridlehillfarm.com• Western mini trail ride• English trotting lunge session• Grooming & saddling

Cheyenne Miller shows off a ‘hoop house’ that lets farmers to extend their growing season by allowing planting earlier in the spring and harvesting later in the fall.

Cheyenne Miller corralled a wayward chicken. Behind her some of the farm’s fenced-in raised growing beds are visible.

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The landscape has changed since Jimi Hendrix left the stage, but visitors still arrive in droves to relive their youth, honor the past and soak up the vibes that haunt the land. The property, now known as the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (BWCA), reveres the history, but is determined to build on its foundation and carry the torch into the future, cel-ebrating music, the arts, and the creativ-ity that was spawned as the skies opened and the rains came down during those well documented days.

Bethel Woods is new. As recently as 1996, Alan Gerry, a Liberty, NY cable television pioneer, purchased the original festival fi eld and 1,700 acres surround-ing it, with plans for the arts center. The $100 million project was launched by the Gerry Foundation in 2004. Despite many obstacles, Gerry’s vision came to fruition and once again, thousands fl ock.

It’s probably fair to say that most of the hippies had no idea that this locale was

The Catskills: Centuries of artistic expressionThe Catskills: Centuries of artistic expression...and still going strongBy JONATHAN FOX

During the summer of ‘69, I stuck out my thumb and hitched a ride from the Finger Lakes to Bethel, NY, in search of a music festival that like-minded hippies were flocking to—Woodstock. Little did we know that history was in the making, but by the time I arrived, the story had already begun to unfold and at this point, that tale has been told in books, films and songs that echo the sound of a generation and still inspire musicians and artists around the world.

The teenage me had no idea that I would return one day and make the Catskills my home, nor that my life would center on the arts and the rich history that has drawn creativity to the region for decades, long before Yasgur’s Farm became a muddy host to 400,000, clad in tie-dye and dedicating their lives to peace, love and happiness.

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxOverlooking the original Woodstock memorial site, the Pavilion stage at Bethel Woods draws over 100,000 music fans each season.

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxBethel Woods Center for the Arts attracts major recording artists who perform to sold-out crowds under the stars. Pictured here is Janet Jackson executing some of her signature moves on the Pavilion Stage.

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxLynyrd Skynyrd as he appeared on the main stage at Bethel Woods.

no stranger to the arts. In fact, there were well known, established artists’ colonies nearby in the early 1900s. One of these complexes, Byrdcliffe, was actually in the town of Woodstock, NY and was founded in 1902 by Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead, Hervey White and Bolton Brown. Before long, some of the founders came to a parting of the ways and another colony emerged—The Maverick. Potters, jewel-ers, painters, weavers and photographers quickly discovered that the bucolic atmo-sphere was conducive to creativity and word spread rapidly, attracting hundreds to the area, seeking a refuge in which to express themselves.

To this day, Byrdcliffe and the sur-rounding region’s history maintains a reputation as a haven for inspiration, and the grounds are now home to resi-dencies that cater to world-class artists and composers, culminating with yearly exhibitions that still draw visitors from

around the world. While Woodstock, NY and the music

festival that bore its name are not one and the same, it’s possible that the con-fusion enhances both sectors. The fresh mountain air, scenic vistas and spectac-ular waterways continue to attract those seeking an escape from city life, be it for a day, a month, or a lifetime. Folks from all walks of life can be found through-out the region, but the arts community has never fl agged. Not unlike the hip-pies, many of the farms have gone, but new ones—smaller, specialized, artisa-nal farms—have begun to spring up, and while many of the artists have never left, new ones arrive daily and now call the Catskills home. Music fi lls the air, art galleries abound and writers write, expanding on the rich history that laid the groundwork for a future that is bright and beautiful.

Bethel Woods continues to grow, build-TRR photo by Jonathan Fox

Thousands of original concert attendees flock to the original site of the Woodstock Music Festival. This pair, known as “Grandma and Grandpa Woodstock” hold court every August, regaling visitors with their stories from the summer of ‘69. Continued on page 25


Performing arts, theatres and playhousesWeekend of Chamber Music www.wcmconcerts.org or box offi ce 845/887-5803Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY www.bethelwoodscenter.orgDelaware Valley Opera, Narrowsburg, NY, www.delawarevalleyopera.orgForestburgh Playhouse and Tavern, Forestburgh, NY, www.fbplayhouse.orgNACL Theatre, Highland Lake, NY, www.nacl.org or 845/557 0694Ritz Company Playhouse, Hawley, PA, ritzplayhouse.com or 570/226-9752 Shandelee Music Festival, July & August, Livingston Manor, NYwww.shandelee.org or 845/439-3277 Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop, www.scdw.net 845/436-5336Dorfl inger Wildfl ower concerts, White Mills, PA, 570/253-1185

MuseumsGrey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers, Milford, PA, 570/296-9630 Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Dr., Lackawaxen, PA, 570/685-4871Pike County Historical Society, The Columns Museum, 608 Broad St.,570/296-8126Ten Mile River Scout Museum, Route 97 near Narrowsburg, NY,www.tmrmuseum.org or summer phone number 845/252-3775Hurleyville Museum (Sullivan County Historical Society), 265 Main St., Hurleyville, NY 845/434-8044 Equinunk Historical Society, 1972 Pine Mill Rd., Equinunk, PA, 570/224-6722Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, PA,www.waynehistorypa.org or 570/253-3240 Dorfl inger Glass Museum, 37 Suydam Dr., White Mills, PA, www.dorfl inger.org/glass_museum.html or 570/253-1185

Art galleries NEW YORKDelaware Arts Center/Alliance Gallery, Loft Gallery, NarrowsburgThe River Gallery—The Art of Living, NarrowsburgCallicoon Fine Arts, CallicoonLiberty Museum and Arts Center, LibertyCatskill Artists Gallery, LibertyCatskill Art Society, Livingston ManorUp Front Exhibition Space, Port JervisCedarwood Center for the Arts, Port Jervis Red Eft Gallery, Wurtsboro Stray Cat Gallery, BethelWurtsboro Arts Alliance, Wurtsboro Art galleries PENNSYLVANIAThe ARTery Fine Art & Fine Craft Gallery, 210 Broad St. Milford, www.arterygallerymilford.com or 570/409-1234The Artisan Exchange, 219 Broad St., Milford, www.theartisanexchange.comor 570/296-5550Golden Fish Gallery, 307 Broad St., Milford, www.goldenfi shgallery.comor 570/296-0413Bluestone Gallery, 104 E. Ann St., Milford, www.bluestonegallerymilford.com or 570/296-9999Hansen Gallery & Decorium, 1037 Main St., Honesdale, www.thehansongallery.com/‎ or 570/253-2525Gallery Gallery Art, HonesdaleThe Willow Gallery, 118 Willow Av., Honesdale, www.willowrivergallery.com/contact.htm or 570/253-3013Looking Glass Gallery, 221 Main Ave., Hawley, www.lookingglassartgallery.comor 570/226-0782Wayne County Arts Alliance Art Market, 8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, waynecountyartsalliance.org or 570/390-4420

ing on what was, with a keen eye on the future. The Museum at Bethel Woods, which has a permanent exhibit celebrat-ing the story of the sixties and the Wood-stock experience, also showcases a fi lm and speaker series and rotating outdoor sculpture collections. The adjoining Event Gallery presents intimate concerts and family-friendly events coupled with edu-cational programs. The Pavilion Stage, which overlooks the original concert site, features world class acts that perform outdoors, and seats 15,000 music lovers, whether under the Pavillion or sprawled on the expansive lawns. Major artists in the world of rock, classical, country and jazz have graced the stage, including Bob Dylan, Tim McGraw, Elton John and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to music, the arts center presents a month-long Harvest Festival on the grounds

THE CATSKILLSContinued from page 24

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxForty-four years later, Fox, right, returns to the original Woodstock site with boyhood chum, Leslie Helyes.

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxIn addition to rock, jazz and classical concerts, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has an active educational program for families. Here the Delaware Valley Opera Company performs “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” as the kids learn how an opera is put together.

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showcasing the work of every type of cre-ative genius and exemplifi es the ongoing tradition of a fl ourishing artists’ retreat—the Catskills.

TRR photo by Jonathan FoxThe Event Gallery at Bethel Woods offers a more intimate venue for performances in its 440-seat performance space.


By JANE BOLLINGER

MILFORD, PA — For years, chefs have been championing the local foods movement, buying from local farmers who provide fresh, top-quality ingredients. But how many chefs have their very own garden to work with? Chef Christopher Bates at Milford’s Hotel Fauchère does, and he says it makes all the difference.

From a chef’s viewpoint, it’s all about the food. “There has to be more than just the quality of the produce,” Bates explained. “Our food focuses on seasonal-ity and artisanship. We’re always push-ing the envelope with the dishes we serve, and the garden is the launching point for that.” The garden serves all three of the hotel’s restaurants.

“Being connected to a farm brings us closer to what we use. If you have only six or maybe 12 ingredients to work with (depending on what’s available that week), it gives us a limited parameter, but it allows us to be more creative with what we have.

“Growing it yourself instills more respect in what you produce. Our cuisine is more vegetable heavy. We do use meat and fi sh, but our specialty is vegetables. The farm helped us focus on this.”

Hotel Fauchère’s one-acre garden is located about a mile away on a farm owned by one of the hotel’s prin-cipals. It has one fulltime, year-round employee, who tends the garden in the summer and works in the hotel in the winter. Hotel guests are welcome to ask for a garden tour, or the site can serve as a venue for a picnic lunch packed by the kitchen staff.

This year’s spring planting was already underway sev-eral weeks ago, and it won’t be long before the kitchen is

A chef with a garden of his ownA chef with a garden of his ownRelishing summer’s bounty at Hotel Fauchere

Contributed photoChef de Cuisine, Loic Leperlier, in the Hotel Fauchere’s greenhouse.

Preparing for the 2013 growing season starts early. These starter plants in the greenhouse will be transplanted in the nearby farm garden, which in summertime supplies nearly all of the vegetables for the hotel’s three restaurants. Some of the summer harvest is preserved for wintertime use, too.

Farmer Mike Ellett is in charge of the Hotel Fauchere’s farm garden.

“Summer Garden” is a salad of garden leaves, vegetables and fruits that await summertime diners in The Delmonico Room, one of the hotel’s three restaurants.

receiving a bounty of fresh vegetables. In winter, the kitchen relies on root vegetables that store well or overwin-ter, as well as on a small greenhouse to grow microgreens, carrots, beets, radishes and fresh herbs.

“We plant a little bit of everything,” Bates says, including some vegetables per-haps you never heard of, such as crosnes (pro-nounced CRONES) and cardoons.

“Just about every-thing is an heirloom varietal, and the garden follows natural growing practices (no chemical pesticides or fertilizers).

Bates has been the Fauchère’s chef for four years. He talks fondly of learning to cook. “I started cooking with my mother when I was a little kid. I always loved it,” he said. “Just about everything my Mom taught me is still with me today. I think I just always had a passion for food.”

His fi rst job in a restaurant kitchen came when he was 14. Later, he attended hotel school at Cornell before working his way around the country (Wyoming, Chi-

cago and Texas) and around the world (Italy and Ger-many).

Bates is also an accomplished sommelier. Right now, he’s working on his Master Sommelier exam, which will include a blind taste test of six wines.

Bates is proud of his food. “We try to have a connection with everything we serve. We cure all of our own meats in-house. During tomato time, we probably harvest 150 pounds a week—enough for all of our restaurants, but also, we make an entire year of Bloody Mary mix from the farm.”

Bates is a strong supporter of the local food movement. “It’s important,” he said. “It supports small farmers, stimulates local economies, makes people more aware of where their food comes from.”

The hotel’s restaurants feature many Pennsylvania wines as well, including Pinnacle Ridge and Galen Glen. “We do winemakers dinners (on Fridays) and food and wine paring workshops, too,” Bates added.

On Saturday, June 1, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Hotel Fau-chère will host the Milford Wine and Food Faire, outdoors behind the hotel, at the corner of Catharine Street and Black-berry Alley.

“Meet the Chef/Meet the Vintners” workshops will be held indoors. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $30 on the day of the event.

The Hotel Fauchere, originally known as The French Hotel, first opened in 1852 as a summer hotel. It is named after Louis Fauchere, a French speaking master chef who immigrated from Switzerland and worked in New York City’s famous Delmonico Restaurant before arriving in Milford.Chef Christopher Bates


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