birthdays to graduations to engagement parties or … just because.
“ HomeFarm already is a unique resource for the Lenox community and the Berkshires in general,” says Knisely.“ We’ re shooting to make it a destination unlike any other in the area.”
From leisurely trail rides on horses or donkeys to artists gatherings of pure inspiration, HomeFarm is putting it all together in one the most beautiful and peaceful settings in all of the Berkshires. The notion of Home- Farm as a community resource is beginning to kick in, according to Pestana who’ s now overseeing the kickoff of a new capital campaign.“ We’ re trying to raise $ 250,000 this year to continue restoration and other projects,” says Knisely.“ From now until the end of the year, two generous donors have pledged matching funds up to $ 125,000.”
Heeere’ s Johnny!
HomeFarm at Undermountain includes 92 acres of exciting trails and breathtaking scenery.
Pestana knew that one of the most important things she needed to do was hire a superstar trail boss. Enter Johnny Snyder.“ Johnny’ s outstanding,” says Pestana, pleased to find a trail commander every bit as attuned to the nervous system of horses as she is.“ He’ s brought an energy to the riding here that nobody else anywhere can match.” A native of the Berkshires, Snyder’ s an accomplished musician, wilderness guide, and a world-champion polo player. One day, he saw a picture of people playing polo. Although he had never ridden a horse, the next day he started taking lessons and within no time was claiming first prize at
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