This was originally a peach orchard purchased in 1948 by Charles Beck who grew peach, pears & apples. However, in 1967 William Paladino purchased the orchard and grew apples exclusively. Active farming ended in 1998.
Although it remained chilly, it was a pretty day and the 12 of us enjoyed the walk. We had great views of the Catskills from the summit. Beth had recommended the Village Restaurant in Pleasant Valley and six of us enjoyed brunch there. They have a very wide selection of French toast, pancakes and waffles.
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| the walk is uphill!! |
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| and we're off |
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| tiny bridge |
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| pretty colored tree |
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| we crossed a stone wall as we followed the trail thru the woods |
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| the trek thru the woods was new to us and nice |
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| which way do we go now?? |
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| we had a great view of the Catskills |
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| an overview of the mountains |
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| closeup view of the house |
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| a little closer view-Hudson River is not visible in front of ridge |
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| closeup view of Shaupeneak Ridge where we'll walk this coming Saturday |
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| there were several paths down the hill |
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| looking toward state hospital |
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| the view of other side of summit |
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| and another view downhill |
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| two of the three towers we saw |
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| milkweed |
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| we headed down the hill |
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| some of the apple trees |
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| and a close up |
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| we debated this wooly bear's message-long or short winter?? |
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| almost to the parking lot |
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