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.
Celebrate National Poetry Month
Join former Poet Laureates Lisa Titus and Mark Blackford, with Bill Fellenberg, Liz Huntington, Amy Milin, and Isabel Braverman for a poetry reading and chat.
This is a free event. Brunch will be available for purchase but is not required.
Reservations encouraged on resy.com
Lisa Titus (formerly Lisa Caloro) is a bartender and writing professor. Her first book of poetry, First Time, Every Time was a finalist for the Brick Road Poetry Contest (published December 2023). She was the 2020-2021 Poet Laureate of Sullivan County, NY; and her poems have appeared in Barrow Street, The Carolina Quarterly, Painted Bride Quarterly, and elsewhere.
Live Music
Cliff Westfall
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
New York-based country songwriter Cliff Westfall writes songs about heartache, loss, addiction… you know, funny songs. Or he can turn on a dime and dive headlong into a sentimental weeper. The Kentucky native delivers with a mixture of wit and bravado that, for Westfall, is central to what country music is all about.
Cliff was born and raised in Owensboro, not far from tiny Rosine, Kentucky where Bill Monroe invented bluegrass music, and he grew up listening endlessly to Kentuckians like The Everly Brothers who changed the path of popular music. Though he got his start playing cowpunk music in Kentucky, he soon left his home state behind for the bright lights of New York City. And though rural America is endlessly mythologized today in modern country music, the city is still at the heart of country, and still a source of new inspirations and influences on the traditions. On Baby You Win, Cliff Westfall brings his Kentucky roots to a very urban New York world, opening up the old country sounds to a much wider vision of Americana.
Live music
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.
Live music
Milton Music
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
A songwriter’s songwriter, known for his lyric craft, distinctive voice and soulful songs steeped in classic rhythm & blues, pop, jazz, folk and country, Milton first gained notoriety in his hometown New York City when his song “In The City” became a hit on New York’s WFUV radio. His live performances, which include material from every one of his albums, are praised for their wit, humor, and captivating charm.
Milton has toured extensively throughout the states since 2005, as a headliner and appearing as support for his hero and mentor Chris Smither, in addition to shows and tours with Joan Osborne, Steave Earle, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Sonny Landreth, Colin Hay, Kat Edmonson, Josh Ritter and many more.
In late 2019, Milton premiered his 5th and finest album Studio City with a sold out show at City Vineyard NYC. The album, a veritable tour de force of songwriting and studio craft, features 12 ultra-catchy, concise tunes ranging in style from Sinatra-esque full orchestra swing, to Sgt. Pepper-like whimsical comedy to vintage country and New Orleans rhythm and blues. In concert, Milton and his ultra-sharp band of NYC veteran session players deliver the songs seamlessly with Milton’s own graceful live arrangements.
Author Talk with Suzanne Cope
Join Author Suzanne Cope who will read from and discuss her new novel.
Reservations suggested. Brunch will be served. This is a free event.
Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis
The gripping, true, and untold history of the Italian anti-fascist resistance during World War II, told through the stories of four spectacularly courageous women fighters
From underground soldiers to intrepid spies, Women of War unearths the hidden history of the brave women who risked their lives to overthrow the Nazi occupation and liberate Italy. Using primary sources and brand new scholarship, historian Suzanne Cope illuminates the roles played by women while Italians struggled under dual foes: Nazi invaders and Italian fascist loyalists.
Cope’s research and storytelling introduces four brave and resourceful women who risked everything to overthrow the Nazi occupation and pry their future from the fascist grasp. We meet Carla Capponi in Rome, where she made bombs in an underground bunker then ferried them to their deadly destination wearing lipstick and a trenchcoat; and Bianca Guidetti Serra who rode her bicycle up switchbacks in the Alps, dodging bullets while delivering bags of clandestine newspapers and munitions to the anti-fascist armies hidden in the mountains. In Florence, the young future author of Italy’s new constitution, Teresa Mattei, carried secret messages and hid bombs; while Anita Malavasi led troops across the Apennine Mountains. Women of War brings their experiences as underground resistance fighters, partisan combatants, spies, and saboteurs to life.
Essential and original, Women of War offers not only a reexamination of the elision of women from vital WWII history but also a valuable perspective on the ongoing fight for gender equality and social justice. After all, these were the women who launched a feminist movement as they fought for the future of their country, and what that could mean for its women, all while under Nazi and fascist fire.
Suzanne Cope, PhD is a narrative journalist and scholar, author of WOMEN OF WAR: The Italian Assassins, Spies and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis (Dutton, 2025) and POWER HUNGRY: Women of the Black Panther Party and Freedom Summer and Their Fight to Feed a Movement (2021). She has published with The New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, CNN, BBC, among others. She is a professor at New York University and splits her time between Sullivan County and Brooklyn with her husband, the musician Steve Mayone, and her two children.
Live Music
Join us in The Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music
This Friday enjoy Jazz with Will Sellenraad, David Christian, and Tony Marino
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.
https://www.willsellenraad.com/media
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
Bassist Tony Marino studied guitar before switching to acoustic and electric bass in high school to participate in the music curriculum. He began his professional music career as the house bass player at clubs and resorts in the Pocono and Catskill Mountains accompanying a myriad of well-known entertainers. Tony has played with such greats as the late Al Cohn & Zoot Sims, Mose Allison, Phil Woods, Hal Galper, Urbie Green and John Coates Jr. He has collaborated with Ellery Eskelin, Jim Black and Liebman as “Different But The Same.” Tony can also be heard on several “Deer Head Records” releases with Bill Goodwin, Joe Locke and Clarice Assad. His talents have been heard on recordings with Dave Liebman, Bob Dorough, Phil Woods, George Young, Jamey Haddad, Vic Juris, Phil Markowitz, and countless others.Tony is also a new member of the New York String trio with James Emery and Rob Thomas. He performs regularly with Broadway star Betty Buckley and jazz pianist Christian Jacob as well as performing and recording. He values his 30 year musical trip with David Liebman, recording and touring internationally with Dave Liebman’s Groups and currently with “Expansions” and Liebman’s Big Band. His versatility and wide range of musicality has afforded him opportunities to accompany and record with numerous artists from folk to pop to jazz.
Ciderfest
CATSKILLS CIDERFEST
Sample cider from Seminary Hill and area cideries
• Try two of our unreleased estate ciders
• Tour the world’s first Passive House-certified cidery
• Enjoy live music with the Rivertown Ramblers, a bonfire & more
• Stay for a full meal at The Tasting Room (surcharge)
General Admission: $45 | Early Access: $85
Early access includes a small-group tour with Seminary Hill cider maker Joshua
Hinchman at 12:15 PM, an additional hour of tasting before general admission,
and a special SHOC Tasting Flight and Cheese Pairing at The Tasting Room.
Live Music
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.
Live music
Music with COlin Dempsey
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.
Live Music
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.
Live Music
Colin Dempsey & Friends
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music with Colin Dempsey, Ruby-Rae, and guests
Live Music
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.
Live Music
Join us for music in The Tasting Room each Friday
This Friday: Jenna Nicholls
In a tapestry of sound, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: strumming her ukulele with the spirit of New Orleans or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies, like vintage vinyl spun anew, carry the weight of memory and promise of tomorrow. With three albums under her belt, her songs have found their way into the heart of cinema and the pulse of television. On the road she’s shared stages with legends like Ingrid Michaelson, and Oscar winner Glen Hansard. From the storied stages of Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre, Jenna’s music echoes through the night, a testament to the enduring power of song.
“Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing. Jenna points out universal moments in our lives and even though they’re personal to her, I don’t feel left out. The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing.”
– Melissa Ferrick
“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears… The air changes. Pure mastery.”
– Glen Hansard
LIVE MUSIC
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.
Yarnslingers: Flowers
Join us for the Yarnslingers.
our Brunch menu will be available.
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.
Open 3-9
We will be closed today from 11-3 for a private event. We will re-open at 3pm for regular service.
Live Music
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.
The Hound Books Presents
The Hound Books Reading Series with Joseph LeDoux & Colin Dempsey
Reservations via RESY
Our dinner menu will be available.
Joseph LeDoux will read from his novel The Realms of Existence and play songs with Colin Dempsey
Joseph LeDoux is a Professor of Neural Science at New York University, where he also directs the Emotional Brain Institute. His work is focused on the brain mechanisms of emotion, memory, and consciousness. LeDoux has received awards for his research (Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society; Fyssen International Prize in Cognitive Science; Jean Louis Signoret Prize from the IPSEN Foundation; Santiago Grisolia Prize; American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award; American Psychological Association Donald O. Hebb Award; Jean-Marie Delwart Foundation 2016 International Prize for Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Mood). LeDoux is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is the author of several books, including The Emotional Brain, Synaptic Self, Anxious, The Deep History of Ourselves, and The Four Realms of Existence. He is also the subject of a documentary--Neuroscience and Emotions: The Life, Work and Music of Dr. Joseph LeDoux—available on Amazon. LeDoux is also the lead singer and songwriter in the rock band, The Amygdaloids, and a musical, Map of Your Mind, based on his songs was recently staged as reading at the Marsh Theatre in San Francisco.
Colin Dempsey is an Irish singer-songwriter, writer and storyteller based in New York. He has performed his unique blend of folk-rock music in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and most recently the US. When not strumming, Colin is cheering audiences with personal tales of growing up in Dublin. He’s shared these stories at The Liar Show, The Story Collider, Sideshow Goshko and more. Colin is the singer and guitarist for original folk-rock band Supersmall. Their debut E.P. This Other World can be found on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Pandora, Google Play and Spotify. He is also a member of The Amygdaloids.
Crafts & Cocktails; Watercolor HERBS & Spring flowers
Join us for an afternoon of painting, cocktails & mocktails
kids are welcome!
Join us for a spring flowers and herbs watercolor class.
Ticket price includes all materials and a drink of your choice
Reserve on Resy. Only 15 slots available
Food will be available for purchase
Patti Sonnenschein is a painter, photographer, bird lover, and former teacher. Her patient and careful instruction will guide you through the process of watercolor painting, giving you time to practice. You are welcome to paint more than one painting.
LIVE MUSIC & HAPPY HOUR: Big hollow band
We’re Kicking off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with Happy Hour & Menu specials & the BIG HOLLOW BAND
Join us in the Tasting Room to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend with Live Music!
Make your reservation here.
Big Hollow, with its exciting blend of new and traditional Irish folk music, has become a St. Patrick’s seasonal tradition anticipated by many. Through a varied lineup of performers, the core sound remains true to the Irish folk music tradition.
Led by guitarist/vocalist John Bernstein, this year’s musician lineup features:
- Allie Linen-Flute
- Nick Piperato-guitar/vocals
- Barry Chesser-Bass
Closed for Winter Break
Seminary Hill will take a short winter break from Monday, February 24th, until Wednesday, March 12th.
We’ll reopen on Thursday, March 13th.
We hope to see you soon in Callicoon!
Yarnslingers: The seven deadly sins
Join us for the Yarnslingers.
Our brunch menu will be available.
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.
Live Music with jenna nicholls
Join us for music in The Tasting Room each Friday
This Friday: Jenna Nicholls
In a tapestry of sound, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: strumming her ukulele with the spirit of New Orleans or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies, like vintage vinyl spun anew, carry the weight of memory and promise of tomorrow. With three albums under her belt, her songs have found their way into the heart of cinema and the pulse of television. On the road she’s shared stages with legends like Ingrid Michaelson, and Oscar winner Glen Hansard. From the storied stages of Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre, Jenna’s music echoes through the night, a testament to the enduring power of song.
“Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing. Jenna points out universal moments in our lives and even though they’re personal to her, I don’t feel left out. The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing.”
– Melissa Ferrick
“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears… The air changes. Pure mastery.”
– Glen Hansard
Local Business Happy Hour
Join us and the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce every third Thursday from 5-7pm
Two for one drinks and food for purchase
Live Music Jazz & Bossa Nova
Valentine’s weekend continues with Jazz and Bossa Nova. Bring your dancing shoes.
Dinner reservations can be made on Resy.
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.
valentine’s Day menu and Live Music
Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu from 5-9pm & live music with Kali Seastrand from 5-8pm
https://www.seminaryhill.co/valetinesday
Dinner reservations can be made on Resy
The sound and presence of Kali Seastrand can be described as enchanting. Since 2019, she has been intriguing audiences with her use of the mountain dulcimer and her mesmerizing revitalization of folk music. The healing sound of the droning dulcimer with whistling highs and bellowing lows in the vocals, allow her act to feel vibrant and intimate. This intimate vulnerability is a theme in her songwriting as well, sharing themes of her life with poetic transparency. Molded by the mountains of the Sullivan Catskills, her music represents resilience and resourcefulness.
Seastrand has played The Horizon Stage at Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in 2022 and 2023 along with various festivals and venues in Sullivan County. She has performed at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and at the Mercury Lounge in NYC.
Live Music
Join us in the Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music!
Lee Godleski is a Hudson Valley based piano player, recording artist, songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Performing a wide variety of styles, he is equally at home playing the great torch songs and heartworn jazz ballads of the American songbook a la the Bill Evans school, interjecting honky tonk piano into the acclaimed outlaw country band Los Neon Moons, writing and singing alongside his wife in their folk/rock band Pale Mara, slinging garage rock keys with the Weeeds, and releasing new original material under his solo act, Lee Bones. With an ear for the emotional heart and lyrical soul of songs old and new, Lee's piano brings melodies of warmth and earnest yearning to any room. His newly released album of original music, Happenstance, can be heard streaming on all platforms
https://www.instagram.com/lee_bones/
Live Music
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 storytelling, 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 that 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 that 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 and is 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 on Amazon.
Crafts & Cocktails
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and cocktails (or mocktails!) with Patti.
The ticket price includes all materials, one (1) drink of your choice, and cheese and crackers.
This Saturday, paint two watercolor 5x7 paintings (winter berries and snowy pines)
You may purchase additional food and drink.
Limited to 15 slots. Book while tickets are available!
Live Music
Join us in The Tasting Room each Friday for Live Music
This Friday: Will Sellenraad, David Christian, and Tony Marino
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.
https://www.willsellenraad.com/media
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
Farm Supper
Join us for Farm Supper at The Tasting Room every Thursday during the winter season.
Check out our menu, which features heartier fare for the cold-weather season, and book on Resy.
Author Reading
The Hound Books Presents
Nina Burleigh, reading from her book Zero Visibility Possible, with a Q&A led by Ahu Terzi, owner of The Hound Books.
Nina Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of a Substack on politics called American Freakshow. As a contributing editor at The New Republic and frequent contributor to the New York Times and New York Magazine, her journalism has been published widely, including in translations in the Norwegian and Italian press. She's the author of eight books on an array of topics, including archaeological forgery, scientists in 18th Century Egypt, James Smithson, Amanda Knox in Italy, and the Trump women, which were reviewed, excerpted or covered in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Nation, New York Magazine, BBC, ABC, MSNBC, and other media outlets.
Zero Visibility Possible is a dark satire about American violence and the lure of conspiracy thinking. It is the first novel in a trilogy exploring the effects of our dystopian times on inner lives.
Note: We will be serving our brunch menu during the talk.
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.
Local Business Happy Hour
Join us and the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce every third Thursday from 5-7pm
Two for one drinks and food for purchase
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.
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.
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.
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