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Variety Spotlight: Gala

October 1, 2019 October 9, 2019
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Apple Variety Spotlight, Blog Post
agritourism, new york apples, fall, apple picking, apples, hudson valley, autumn, recipes

The fall season is all about apples in New York state! What better way to pay tribute to these sweet, juicy jewels of the earth than to talk about their delicious characteristics, the endless potential for ways to eat them, and, of course, where you can pick them this season. Presented in partnership with the New York Apple Association, check out the first in our series of “Apple Spotlights!” Apple Variety: Gala Background: A great choice

EscapeMaker’s 5th Annual Applepalooza at Fulton Stall Market

It’s that time of year again! We hope you visit our 5th Annual Applepalooza at Fulton Stall Market in the Seaport District – presented by New York Apples on Sunday 9/29, 11am – 5pm! Come get a taste of fall, find out where to go apple picking, book a tour and try NYS hard cider, beer and craft beverages from Nine Pin Cider, Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, Prohibition Distillery, Finger Lakes Distilling, Taconic Distillery, Naked

1857 Spirits

Elias Barber doesn’t care for vodka. So, the distilled spirit he creates from the family farm’s potatoes must be pretty damn good. His 1857 Spirits distillery is a marriage of his penchant for academic rigor developed at Cornell University as an agricultural science major and his family’s 160-year legacy at Barber’s Farm more so than the product itself. A member of the sixth generation to operate the farm, Barber wanted to contribute to that legacy.

Nine Pin Cider Tastings, Festivals & Corn Mazes

September 16, 2019 September 16, 2019
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Blog Post
ny cider, new york cider, ny cidery, new york cidery, ny weekend getaway, new york day trip, new york craft beverage, ny craft beverage

No one could have predicted the explosion in hard cider production and cideries in New York State over the last few years! That is except for a few visionaries that took a gamble with a dollar and a dream. In 2013, an inspired young man from Columbia County had a dream to support New York agriculture by crafting quality hard ciders using apples grown in Hudson Valley orchards — those that he explored, harvested and

Binghamton Brewing Co.

The modern craft beer connoisseur carries a sophisticated palette, so Jason Gardner and Kristen Lyons have to make great beer. The two engineers build their brews on that simple philosophy, bringing together science, art and a close community of patrons who frequent Binghamton Brewing Co. Jason and Kristen created their precise process as home-brewers aspiring to produce Belgian-style ales on par with esteemed beer makers like Brewery Ommegang. The inventive pair boosts their own efficiency

Plan a Fall Escape to Ithaca

August 12, 2019 August 12, 2019
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Blog Post
ny weekend getaway, flx events, finger lakes event, fingerlakes wine, flx

Dear EscapeMakers — Golden leaves, crisp apples and pumpkin pie. It might be the heat of the summer, but autumn is fast approaching. Of all the seasons, fall is most magical in Ithaca — the heart of the Finger Lakes. Plentiful in vibrantly hued leaves, agriculinary experiences, and copious amounts of fruits and vegetables, the harvest season is called that for a reason! As the agriculture season nears its end, it calls for celebratory times:

Celebrate 11 Central New Jersey Women Farmers

This past spring, the US Department of Agriculture released results from the 2017 Farm Census, which is taken every five years. For the first time, the survey allowed farming families to list more than one “principal” farmer. Couples who own farms no longer must designate one person—usually a husband—as the principal farmer. As a result, women as a percent of farmers has risen by 26% nationwide and by 36% in New Jersey. Some of this

Owera Vineyards

You don’t have to be into wine to enjoy your time at Owera Vineyards. You just have to be up for an experience, one that includes great food, amazing views and good conversation. That’s the vision of the founding family that planted their vineyard outside the village of Cazenovia in 2008. It was an adventurous endeavor for Nancy and Peter Muserlian at the time. While this is a lakeside community, it falls outside of New

Brewery Ommegang

A trip to Cooperstown, NY, with its classic Main Street and iconic Hall of Fame, is like a trip back in time. And the trip to get there is timeless – rolling hills and sparkling waters far from the interstate. Whether it’s across the country or in your own backyard, this quiet corner of New York state will transport you. Nestled in the bucolic beauty, you’ll find Brewery Ommegang. The hop bines that line the

Summer Escapes

June 13, 2019 June 14, 2019
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Blog Post

Summer is here and weekend getaways are calling! Spend a few days out of the city and get back to the land. Whether that’s on a guided wine tasting and berry picking tour or at a New York bagel festival, the gorgeous regions just outside NYC are beckoning with beauty, excitement and relaxation. Need some inspiration? Look no further. June 22: Hudson Valley Wine & Strawberry Tour. Join us on a wine and strawberry farm

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