Calendar of Events
From arts & cultural programming to cider workshops and ongoing live music and lawn games, there’s always something happening at Seminary Hill.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
Live Music: Kali Seastrand
Come watch Kali Seastrand perform live at Seminary Hill from 5-8pm!
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Tasting Room Open 12-7pm
The Tasting Room will be open from 12-7 on Monday, December 30th.
Open for New Year's Eve
The Tasting Room will be open for New Year’s Eve from 12pm - 9pm
And join us for our special NYE menu and live music from 5-9pm with pianist John Bernstein
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
Live Music: Colin McGrath
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music with Colin McGrath.
Colin’s music welcomes the mystical in the the everyday. His songs function like pictures in a sketchbook: they note observations and lessons learned, recount stories, play characters, all while gently reminding his listener to stay alert and open.
McGrath has won numerous awards, including first place in The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival Competition, and The Wildflower Songwriting Competition in Richardson Texas (the prize for which was the Gallagher guitar that he now plays) and the Listening Room Retreats Songwriting Competition.
Colin has been a finalist in many similarly prestigious events, such as The Kerrville and Telluride Folk Festivals. He has performed at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, opened up for artists like Martin Sexton, and Jill Sobule, and had music licensed by Converse and Bill Moyers.
Paint & Sip
Spend the afternoon with Heather Lockwood of Lockwood Creation Studios, sipping a beverage of your choice, while painting a beautiful landscape.
$45- includes paints, brushes, canva, 2 glasses of your choice of cider, wine, or a hot beverage + cookies.
Reserve on Resy
Live Music: Loren Music
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Loren Music is an accomplished singer and guitarist whose artistry transcends genres, specializing in the enchanting sounds of jazz and bossa nova. With a passion for music that began at a young age, Loren has cultivated a unique style that blends intricate guitar work with soulful vocals, creating a captivating and immersive experience for audiences.
CallA Sun Music
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Calla Sun is a singer/songwriter, radio presenter and educator, writing songs rooted in the American folk tradition; a blend of storytelling and poetry and natural imagery.
The Hound Books Presents
The Hound Books Reading Series. Author TBD
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/cllcn/seminary-hil
Our brunch menu will be available
Will Sellenraad, Tony Marino, & David Christian
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of creative musicians working in New York City. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, melodic compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and concepts of the jazz idiom with the raw elements of soul, rock and funk, to create a singular sound that is nothing short of inspiring.
The son of prominent New York painters, he was destined towards music at an early age. Raised and immersed in the City's downtown art and music culture, Sellenraad was able to focus all his energies and talent toward the guitar. After being awarded numerous scholarships, Sellenraad graduated from the New School University Jazz Program in 1995, where he studied under many jazz giants.
A recipient of several grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, Sellenraad is a mainstay on the music scene in and around New York City, appearing at storied jazz venues such as The 55 Bar, Smalls, Mezzrow, The Blue Note, Birdland, The Iridium, the former Sweet Basil and many others.
David Christian is a multi-instrumentalist and video producer based in Damascus, PA.
HIs performance and recording credits include work with Mary Timony, Karen O & Danger Mouse, Broken Bells, Curtis Harding, Norah Jones & Sharon Van Etten, Sam Cohen, and many others.
He is a regular live performer in Callicoon and the Western Catskills, and he hosts the show Connect The Dots Thursday nights at 9 on WJFF
Tony Marino
Yarnslingers Storytelling:Winter
Dedicated to the art and craft of story, Yarnslingers was founded by writer/musician Ramona Jan. She believes that, “Everyone has a story…or two,” and encourages people from all walks of life to spin their spellbinding tales.
The writers of Yarnslingers have presented their stories in the villages of Upstate New York extending from Narrowsburg to Long Eddy. Venues which have hosted Yarnslingers include Seminary Hill, the Catskill Art Society, Wayne County Arts Alliance, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, NaCl Theater, Rock Valley Schoolhouse, and the Tusten Theater.
Although participants in Yarnslingers change periodically, the focus remains consistent and steadfast—to create opportunities for experienced and novice memoirists to write and present true, first-person stories which engage, inspire and foster self-expression while strengthening community empathy.
GREG TRIGGS (emcee, co-producer) Performance: Disney's Comedy Warehouse, the Brave New Workshop & Chicago City Limits. Writer/director: Disney, the NFL, the Tribeca Film Festival, the World Science Festival, Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas & the Scholastic Harry Potter series. TV: BBC, ABC, TLC, Oxygen, the Discovery Channel & Nickelodeon. Greg’s radio show, Travels with Triggs can be heard on Catskills Public Radio or as a podcast, available on all platforms. He also appears with and co-produces Yarnslingers, a writer's group performing memoir essays. Greg’s novels The Next Happiest Place on Earth and That Which Makes Us Stronger are available at www.Amazon.com. Blog entries and more at www.GregTriggs.com and www.StrategicEntertainmentNYC.com.
BJ HENDRICKSON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
BJ Hendrickson is a solo acoustic/singer cover artist that specializes in playing the songs you know and the songs you can sing along with. BJ loves to entertain the crowd with memorable sing-alongs like Sweet Caroline, Country Roads, Drift Away, Folsom Prison, Wagon Wheel, Jessie's Girl, Chicken Fried, Hey Baby, and many many more.
LOREN MUSIC
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Loren Music is an accomplished singer and guitarist whose artistry transcends genres, specializing in the enchanting sounds of jazz and bossa nova. With a passion for music that began at a young age, Loren has cultivated a unique style that blends intricate guitar work with soulful vocals, creating a captivating and immersive experience for audiences.
BJ HENDRICKSON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
BJ Hendrickson is a solo acoustic/singer cover artist that specializes in playing the songs you know and the songs you can sing along with. BJ loves to entertain the crowd with memorable sing-alongs like Sweet Caroline, Country Roads, Drift Away, Folsom Prison, Wagon Wheel, Jessie's Girl, Chicken Fried, Hey Baby, and many many more.
Yarnslingers
Dedicated to the art and craft of story, Yarnslingers was founded by writer/musician Ramona Jan. She believes that, “Everyone has a story…or two,” and encourages people from all walks of life to spin their spellbinding tales.
The writers of Yarnslingers have presented their stories in the villages of Upstate New York extending from Narrowsburg to Long Eddy. Venues which have hosted Yarnslingers include Seminary Hill, the Catskill Art Society, Wayne County Arts Alliance, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, NaCl Theater, Rock Valley Schoolhouse, and the Tusten Theater.
Although participants in Yarnslingers change periodically, the focus remains consistent and steadfast—to create opportunities for experienced and novice memoirists to write and present true, first-person stories which engage, inspire and foster self-expression while strengthening community empathy.
GREG TRIGGS (emcee, co-producer) Performance: Disney's Comedy Warehouse, the Brave New Workshop & Chicago City Limits. Writer/director: Disney, the NFL, the Tribeca Film Festival, the World Science Festival, Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas & the Scholastic Harry Potter series. TV: BBC, ABC, TLC, Oxygen, the Discovery Channel & Nickelodeon. Greg’s radio show, Travels with Triggs can be heard on Catskills Public Radio or as a podcast, available on all platforms. He also appears with and co-produces Yarnslingers, a writer's group performing memoir essays. Greg’s novels The Next Happiest Place on Earth and That Which Makes Us Stronger are available at www.Amazon.com. Blog entries and more at www.GregTriggs.com and www.StrategicEntertainmentNYC.com.
Taking a Break!
Seminary Hill will be closed from Monday, February 24th through Wednesday, March 12th for a company break.
Join us in the Tasting Room starting Thursday, March 13th.
We thank you all for your continued support, and look forward to making new memories when we’re back!
BJ HENDRICKSON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
BJ Hendrickson is a solo acoustic/singer cover artist that specializes in playing the songs you know and the songs you can sing along with. BJ loves to entertain the crowd with memorable sing-alongs like Sweet Caroline, Country Roads, Drift Away, Folsom Prison, Wagon Wheel, Jessie's Girl, Chicken Fried, Hey Baby, and many many more.
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Live Music: John Bernstein
John Bernstein is a pianist and multi instrumentalist who’s unique style spans across all musical genres and time periods. Known for blending influences in jazz, contemporary and classical music, Bernstein has been acclaimed for developing a sound that plays to all audiences. John can be found performing regularly around his beloved Catskill region, and has had the honor of performing in some of NY’s most prestigious venues, including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Webster Hall, The Shandelee Music Festival, and the Bethel Woods Event Gallery.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
The Hound Books Presents
The Hound Books brings together two debut authors: Danny Goodman & Aaron Jacobs.
Reservations: https://resy.com
Danny Goodman’s writing has appeared in various publications, and he was the recipient of a writer-in-residence fellowship from Rivendell. He earned his MFA in Fiction from the University of New Orleans, where he was a two-time winner of the Samuel Mockbee Award. His award-winning debut novel, Amerikaland, is out now from LEFTOVER Books. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife, a book editor, and their editorial cats. Currently at work on a new novel, he is badly in need of a nap.
Aaron Jacobs is the author of the novels Time Will Break the World and The Abundant Life. His stories and essays have appeared in Tin House, Alaska Quarterly Review, Crime Reads, Atticus Review, and elsewhere. In his fiction, Aaron explores the wayward American approach to life, which means he'll never run out of material. He studied writing at the University of Maryland, the 92nd Street Y, Sackett Street Writers' Workshop, Wesleyan Writers Conference, and the Tin House Summer Workshop. He lives mostly in the Catskills with his wife, Katie, and their dog, Monty.
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Live Music: Albi Beluli
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
Albi has been entertaining the Catskills and Hudson Valley area for 30 years. His genre of music is described as Folk/Pop/Rock with a little mixture of everything. His repertoire consists of cover songs from the 1950's to today's music. A crowd pleaser entertainer.
Local Business Happy Hour
Bring your business card and we’ll treat you to 2 glasses of your choice of beer, wine, or cider!
Free: RSVP to stacey@seminaryhill.co
Gingerbread House Workshop
Reservations available on Resy
Erin Kelly of Endless Goodies is a lover of labradors, children, making things from scratch and vintage textiles, Erin comes from the fashion world and is now a full time maker and dream weaver. All of Endless Goodies products are made with organic ingredients, recycled or repurposed goods, made locally right here in her studio at the edge of the Delaware River.
$45 includes a gingerbread house and all decorations, baked treats, coffee, tea, hot cider or one Seminary Hill Cider of your choice.
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
SHANE RENNISON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
Singer-songwriter and recording artist Shane Rennison hails from the Catskills of Upstate New York, bringing genuine, soulful energy to everything he does, from his diverse array of covers to his authentic and emotive original songs.
Shane performs live regularly at local venues throughout the Catskills, covering over 150 different bands across multiple genres, including Johnny Cash, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, and more. You can find the dates of his upcoming performances on Facebook and Instagram and catch full videos of his live acoustic covers on YouTube.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Karaoke with Adam Owens
Join us for Karaoke with Adam Owens! Adam is a local radio DJ at 95.3 and 105.3 and has been hosting Karaoke nights for years. You don't need a band to perform like a star: come to karaoke night! Sing all your favorite songs with epic backing tracks and a high tech light show. Singing starts at 7pm and goes until 9pm. Can't carry a tune? That's okay! Get up and belt it out and we're gonna love you no matter what.
BJ HENDRICKSON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
BJ Hendrickson is a solo acoustic/singer cover artist that specializes in playing the songs you know and the songs you can sing along with. BJ loves to entertain the crowd with memorable sing-alongs like Sweet Caroline, Country Roads, Drift Away, Folsom Prison, Wagon Wheel, Jessie's Girl, Chicken Fried, Hey Baby, and many many more.
The Hound Books Presents…A Sunday with Debut Authors Ruth Bonapace, Meg Ripley, and Deirdre Sinnott In conversation with Ahu Terzi, owner of The Hound Books.
The Hound Books Presents
...A Sunday with Debut Authors
Ruth Bonapace
Meg Ripley
Deirdre Sinnott
In conversation with Ahu Terzi, owner of The Hound Books.
The Cider Experience With Andy Brennan
Visit Seminary Hill three weekends in November for a limited-time workshop with Andy Brennan, the founder of world-renowned Aaron Burr Cider and author of Uncultivated: Wild Apple Trees, Real Cider and the Complicated Art of Making a Living. Cider enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy:
A reading and talk with Andy at The Tasting Room
Weather permitting, a cider apple foraging experience on the Seminary Hill property
A guided tasting of Aaron Burr Cider (foraged apples) and Seminary Hill Cider (apples grown in an organic orchard)
Closing Early
The Tasting Room will be closing at 3pm on Saturday, November 23rd for a Private Event
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
The Cider Experience With Andy Brennan
Visit Seminary Hill three weekends in November for a limited-time workshop with Andy Brennan, the founder of world-renowned Aaron Burr Cider and author of Uncultivated: Wild Apple Trees, Real Cider and the Complicated Art of Making a Living. Cider enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy:
A reading and talk with Andy at The Tasting Room
Weather permitting, a cider apple foraging experience on the Seminary Hill property
A guided tasting of Aaron Burr Cider (foraged apples) and Seminary Hill Cider (apples grown in an organic orchard)
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
ALBI BELULI SOLO/ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
Albi has been entertaining the Catskills and Hudson Valley area for 30 years. His genre of music is described as Folk/Pop/Rock with a little mixture of everything. His repertoire consists of cover songs from the 1950's to today's music. A crowd pleaser entertainer.
Game Night
Join us for Game Night and choose from our collection of board games, two for one ciders, and game night snacks. Sponsored by Jitterbug Sights and Sounds.
The Cider Experience With Andy Brennan
Visit Seminary Hill three weekends in November for a limited-time workshop with Andy Brennan, the founder of world-renowned Aaron Burr Cider and author of Uncultivated: Wild Apple Trees, Real Cider and the Complicated Art of Making a Living. Cider enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy:
A reading and talk with Andy at The Tasting Room
Weather permitting, a cider apple foraging experience on the Seminary Hill property
A guided tasting of Aaron Burr Cider (foraged apples) and Seminary Hill Cider (apples grown in an organic orchard)
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
BJ HENDRICKSON
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
BJ Hendrickson is a solo acoustic/singer cover artist that specializes in playing the songs you know and the songs you can sing along with. BJ loves to entertain the crowd with memorable sing-alongs like Sweet Caroline, Country Roads, Drift Away, Folsom Prison, Wagon Wheel, Jessie's Girl, Chicken Fried, Hey Baby, and many many more.
Orchard & Cidery Tour With Tasting
Discover over 60 apple and pear varieties at our holistic orchard, visit the world's first Passive House-certified cidery, and enjoy a guided tasting of all our ciders. Reservations on Resy are required.
Halloween Costume Party
DJ, Snacks, Drinks, Tarot Card Reading, Prizes for Best Costumes.
$20/pp, which includes one drink. Must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.