Photos: Three generations, 100 years, 1,000 cheers
The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s Summer Festival marked many milestones on Sunday, July 17: the 100-year anniversary of its host, Indian Ladder Farms, the opening of the farm’s new brewery, and the first year the farm hosted the festival.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
At Indian Ladder Farms, which sits below the Helderbergs in New Scotland, a trio of visitors gazed at the expansive scenery around them.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
With the opening of the farm’s brewery, Altamont residents John Stahl and Jenn Edmiston were able to enjoy some cold beverages, having worked up a thirst after biking to the festival.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
Young festival-goers experienced all kinds of creatures, such as Rosie the red-footed tortoise from the group Uncharted Wild.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
A puffed-up tom turkey observed by young Micah Rhoades.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
Crowds gathered for various events, including performances by pupils of Bethlehem Traditional Irish Dance, Tia Victoria Santicola Jones, Mary and Jonie McMahon, and Natalie Sevilla.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Another significant event included the handing down of Indian Ladder Farms from one generation to the next. Peter G. Ten Eyck II (far right) officially passed on the farm to his children, Laurie and Peter G. Ten Eyck III (center), as his brother, John Ten Eyck (far left), looks on. They are standing next to a historic marker, unveiled for the occasion.