At the Hobart Book Village
The 3rd Lecture of the Series, on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 3 p.m. will be Jim Meagley. His topic will be More Hobart History The lecture will include a review the following maps: *1775 map of the region, which identifies the “Town Brook” and “Roses Brook” rivers in the area. *1788 Cockburn survey map, of Hobart area when Hobart was named “Painesdale.” *1800 map of Hobart, showing 9 buildings, and 5 streets... [Read More...]
Shaver Hill Farms
SHAVER HILL MAPLE SYRUP FARM Shaver Hill Farms is just down the road from the Hobart Book Village, and even closer to Harpersfeld cheese! You will find the freshest and best maple syrup products anywhere, all with the background of an instructional and educational setting for kids. Although open year round, the Spring Maple Syrup celebration in New York is when they serve their incredible breakfast. And I do mean incredible. Now, I confess that... [Read More...]
Jefferson Trout Farm
Jefferson Trout FarmJefferson, NY 607-652-6751 Jefferson Trout Farm in Jefferson, NY, is an absolute must do with your kids. Even if you don’t have kids but like to fish, this place is awesome! My little guy and I had the time of our life. We fished several hours on Saturday, then went to nearby Hobart to visit the book village, and ended up having a few slices of great pizza at Leo’s across the street in Hobart (see related article on Hobart... [Read More...]
Hobart Book Village
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HARPERSFELD CHEESE
About ten minutes from the book village is the Harpersfeld Cheese Farm. Ask anyone in the village how to get there. They make fresh cheese, all home made, all available for sale (but only after an ample sampling!) This is a cheese cave. I confess, I’ve never been in one of these before. This is where the cheese is aged. Summers, they add fresh Mozzarella to their menu. Other mixtures are cheese with Rosemary, Thyme, Belgian beer, and more. #gallery-4... [Read More...]
36 Hours Around Hobart Book Village
36 Hours in and around the Book Village (See related articles) When you arrive on Friday night, you will be starving, so make sure you have made a reservation at Fred’s, the newest restaurant on Main Street (State Route 23), Stamford, which is just 3 miles North of the Book Village. Once you have satisfied your hunger, it is time to check in at Stamford Gables, located at 42 Main Street. Meet your hosts, Jim and Jean Kopp. The Kopps moved to the... [Read More...]
