When: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM at Golden Russet Cafe & Grocery, Rhinebeck, NY and then 12:00 - 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook, NY

Golden Russet Cafe and Grocery will host our first stop — a discussion with authors Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo (co-owner of Golden Russet Cafe and Grocery) of their book “American Cider – a Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage.” All participants will get a signed copy of their book.

Dan and Craig will discuss apples—and cider's historic role in the Hudson Valley. We will learn about the cultivation and use of apples in the region, emphasizing cider. They will also introduce the work at Rose Hill Farm in Red Hook, our next stop.

At Rose Hill Farm, we will meet Kevin Clark, the lead orchardist, and Mike Biltonen, the orchard consultant, for an informative orchard walk and apple tasting.

Following our outing, participants are encouraged to spend an afternoon exploring the ciders produced on-site by Rose Hill Ferments in their taproom. Lunch options will also be available for purchase. After a beautiful fall day, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the historical importance of apples in the Hudson Valley and an appreciation for the agricultural and cultural roles they have played over the centuries, along with a better understanding of the different varieties of apples, specifically those used in cider-making.

We are looking forward to you joining us!

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Exploring Apples and Cider in the Hudson Valley

By Slow Food Hudson Valley

Exploring Apples and Cider in the Hudson Valley

Book Signing and Orchard Walk