Rooted Here: Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley
I’ve known for months that I wanted to tell the story of our family farms in this issue of Mohawk Valley Living. What I wasn’t sure of was exactly how I wanted to tell it. Last year, we focused on one farming family and their story. This year, I wanted to pull the lens back […]
Wynn Hospital Golf Classic Returns to Turning Stone
The Wynn Hospital Golf Classic presented by Bank of America brought 57 teams to Turning Stone Resort Casino on August 19, raising approximately $250,000 to support Wynn Hospital. Played across Shenendoah and Kaluhyat, the annual outing helps support patients and families throughout the Mohawk Valley. Among the teams taking part was the group pictured at […]
$100,000 Miracle Drawing is Celebrating 30 Years!
In 1996, an idea was born to help make a difference to children’s healthcare in the Mohawk Valley. Now, 30 years later, the annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) $100,000 Miracle Drawing has raised more than $10 million to help transform children’s healthcare throughout Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Every ticket purchased over the years represents […]
Mark your calendar for festivals, traditions and community happenings throughout September
Sept. 11-13 | Fall Festival of Quilts The Mohawk Valley Quilt Club presents its Fall Festival of Quilts Sept. 11-13 at the Utica Curling Club in Whitesboro. Held every two years, the show features hundreds of quilts, vendors, demonstrations, raffles and Kids Can Sew activities. Admission is $5 per day; children 12 and under are […]
Editor’s Letter – September
September has always felt like a beginning. Even as the calendar hints at summer’s end, September arrives with fresh notebooks, familiar routines, and the quiet excitement of starting something new. It’s a season of harvest, but it’s also a season of possibility. This month, our cover celebrates some of the growers and producers who nourish […]
MV’s Bakery Beat: Fan Favorites
Regardless of where I am in this world, I will find a good bakery. Fortunately, there’s no shortage in the Mohawk Valley, and there never has been. I grew up “earning” a donut after attending Sunday Mass, and decades later, I created the same incentive program for my children, alternating between Holland Farms and Gingerbread […]
From Scratch: Meet the Bakers
Each of these bakers has a unique story, but they share a common philosophy: they work entirely from scratch. They take pride in the quality of their ingredients and hands-on craftsmanship. Many were drawn to the Mohawk Valley because of its rich agricultural resources. They value the communities that supply their kitchens, the communities they […]
Mohawk Valley Gives Returns September 18
One day. Hundreds of local nonprofits. Thousands of opportunities to make a difference. Mohawk Valley Gives returns on Thursday, September 18, bringing the community together for the fifth annual day of giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving Herkimer, Oneida, and surrounding counties. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the […]
A Historic Home, A Fresh Beginning
Restored, Reimagined and Ready to Gather Petal and Bloom near Rome brings new life to a historic farmhouse with five guest suites, gathering spaces and a few beautiful surprises. By Carrie Byrne Putelo There are some places you walk into and immediately start wondering about all the lives they have already held. Petal and […]
A Sweet Stop Worth the Drive
Brimstone Bakery Big-city pastry, small-town charm, and a Sharon Springs stop worth building a road trip around. One of the best parts of a Mohawk Valley road trip is finding those places that make you say, “How lucky are we that this is here?” Brimstone Bakery in Sharon Springs is one of those places. Brimstone […]