Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
“We spent a day in December walking in the woods along and above the Beaver Flow Trail with Alcott Smith. A renown NH naturalist and retired veterinarian, Alcott was to speak on how animals prepare for winter. It was an educational hike sponsored by Northeast Wilderness Trust in this forest we know and love, so [...]
“The answer to the question, “What to wear?”….can’t go wrong with the iconic little black dress. Believe it or not, the origins of this ”go to” garment are a fascinating blend of history, designer influence and the rise of cinema in America. Until the waning of the Edwardian Era, black was reserved exclusively for the socially complex protocol [...]
For Essex Farm, “[w]inter is the time we consider what comes next, as a family and as a farm. Mark and I go on a retreat every February, to talk about what we’ve done and what we want to do. But this year we’re starting early. We’re already calling 2012 The Year of the Horse. [...]
“It’s been a week of tidying up for the end of the year, both physically and financially. The team put a big effort into moving all the equipment to winter storage, to get ready for the snow and the plowing that comes with it. The popcorn is in, shucked, and drying. The laying hens moved [...]
We tackled Hal this week, at least the front quarters of him, and he’s proven to be quite formidable. Beef is generally hung to age in four quarters, then each quarter is carried up to the butcher shop to be further broken down into the various cuts. In Hal’s case we cut the front quarters [...]
“We all look forward to the time of togetherness, presents, twinkling lights, good food and drink the HOLIDAY SEASON brings. It is fun to enjoy Christmas Windows and the general SPIRIT of the Season just walking or driving around. But what holds special meaning and joy for many is the CELEBRATION of TRADITIONS…” [Continue reading [...]
To find unique holiday gifts, look no further than Pink Pig. Our selection of vintage style gifts offers something for everyone on your list. From the sentimental to the practical, we offer original and fabulous gifts your friends and family will love and cherish for years to come…” [Continue reading at Pink Pig Cottage Antiques: Find Unique [...]
“The snow came and went yesterday, but there is no doubt that winter is here. We have completed our 2 week period, always a kind of weird time of the year, between the Thanksgiving break and holiday hiatus we give our staff. This year, some the drudgery of this 2 week period was elevated by [...]
This Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 PM the Whallonsburg Grange Hall and the Depot Theatre present a staged reading of Charles Dickens‘ A CHRISTMAS CAROL with John Christopher Jones as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Shami McCormick as narrator and a cast of thousands (almost). Musical direction by Kenney Greene. Come at 5:30 for carols, hot cider and [...]
“Gigi & James jewelry is a sumptuous new discovery. Pink Pig is featuring this remarkable line in our new shop in Essex, NY and soon available online. Gigi & James, founded 2010 by Jamie Anderson, is a result of Jamie’s love of all things vintage. She acquires vintage and antique jewelry from around the world and [...]
