Joanne Michaels, talented author, editorial consultant, Woodstock NY resident and just plain interesting person stopped in to tell me about her books. Yes, of course we now sell them at HiHo.
This first book we are now selling is described as....Nearly 100 photographs lavishly display the seasonal changes and varied terrain of the Hudson River Valley, from covered bridges to lighthouses, from ice climbers to bucolic vistas; there are images here for every set of eyes. The spectacular photographs are gracefully complemented by rich text.
The second book, Adirondack High is a celebration of America's first wilderness, the Adirondack Park, created in 1892 out of a patchwork of public and private lands. Roughly the size of the state of Vermont, the park has neither an entrance gate nor an admission fee, and contains six million acres seamed with more than 2000 miles of trails—the nation's largest trail system. There are thousands of lakes, 1800 miles of rivers, the High Peaks (46 mountains more than 4000 feet high), countless trees, and rare vegetation that thrive under adverse conditions. 
The third book, is a book we all need tucked in our glove compartments....Rich with historical and cultural attractions, the Hudson Valley and Catskills region is also a burgeoning mecca for travelers seeking outdoor adventure and family fun; five-star dining and the best American cuisine using the freshest locally grown produce; luxurious resorts, cozy bed & breakfasts and inns; as well as galleries, antiques shops, wineries, farm stands, hiking and bike trails, and places to kayak and canoe. With detailed maps and hundreds of honest reviews of accommodations, eateries and activities to appeal to independent travelers and those seeking value for money, this guide casts a wide net to cull the best this dynamic region has to offer.Last but not least the fourth book, which includes a farm right here in Gardiner. Not available yet, however Joanne had a copy of the cover sleeve for me to photograph.
This fascinating portrait of 44 farms from Westchester to Albany unfolds tales of triumph over the elements and the economy. A colorful collection of maverick entrepreneurs reveals their life stories, accompanied by striking images, taking the reader on an amazing journey through the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Joanne promises a book signing in August. I promise to make sure you all have plenty of notice to mark your calendar to meet this extraordinary woman.
The Shawangunk Wine Trail is an eighty-mile-long trail that boasts a unique combination of spectacular scenery, memorable restaurants and shops, and of course, fine wines.
I'm thrilled that HiHo is now apart of the trail. Meeting customers in transit to and from the winerys here in the valley is very exciting.
Gee, who knows you could have already put out a missing pink person patrol on me.... (don't you just love a man in uniform?)
I promise to put time aside Tuesday to visit as many posts as I can and to get some shots of pink in the shop to share. Thanks to Beverly for her dedication to Pink Saturdays. Be sure to join in on all the fun by clicking the Pink Saturday button in my side bar.
You have to love a dog that you can wash in the sink. 
He really does like a bath, he doesn't like the camera. 
The best gifts come wrapped in small packages.
After a good shake,
Pressure was on, close to fifty business owners had confirmed they were planning on attending. I was going to have to sell the rewards of volunteering to people who have no time, why did I say yes?
With rain threatening and puddles everywhere the people came, hundreds of them. Wow! We sold more than 1200 cupcakes in two hours. Tammy and her staff at Wrights Farm baked 500 hundred of the cupcakes, these are photos of only some of the assortment they sold. They were beautiful. I took the shots before the Festival began.
The day was lovely, it never rained.....that was not the forecast, thank goodness the weather man is never right.
Before the road was closed off, Aubrey put the finishing touches on our candy display.
A local Trio opened the day with pretty classical selections.
Everett surprised me and suggested he pull out the cow head. 
I had planned on more photo's however the shop got busy and before you know it the day was over and the girls and I never even had a cupcake. A great day....
