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Contact: Carolyn Riggs, Communications Director
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HUNTER FOUNDATION HOSTS “EVENT OF THE SUMMER”
August 15, 2019 – The Hunter Foundation held their annual summer celebration and fundraiser on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Colonial Golf Course. The “Garden Party Pop Up” event raised funds to support the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts in the community and brought together local restaurants, beverage vendors, and artists from across the mountaintop and Catskills region.
“We wanted to showcase the tremendous culinary talent that exists here on the mountaintop and I think the chef’s really outdid themselves,” said Sean Mahoney, Executive Director of the Hunter Foundation. Participating chef’s included Chef Ryan Tate from Deer Mountain Inn, Chef Phil Difalco from Jessie’s Harvest House, Chef Terrence Maul from Hotel Mountain Brook, Chef Christie Flanagan from Jagerberg Beer Hall and Alpine Tavern, Chef Alex Napolitano from The Prospect @ Scribner’s Lodge, and Chef Jessica Tree. The event had dessert provided by Chef Craig Thompson from the Catskill Pines, Chef Becky Kempter of The Stand at Fromer Market Gardens, Andrea Legg, and the Platte Clove Community. Coffee and tea was provided by new Tannersville business Bear & Fox Provisions and decor provided by Fig. A Floral.
The event also played host to three of the top bartenders in town: Artem Grishin and Pete Koys from Deer Mountain Inn, Kim McGalliard from Jagerberg Beer Hall and Alpine Tavern, and Kerri Reme from Jessie’s Harvest House. The bartenders partnered with and crafted signature cocktails using Union Grove Distillery products. Additionally, Crossroads Brewery, Rip Van Winkle Brewery, and West Kill Brewing Company all poured samples of their popular and seasonal brews.
“We really couldn’t have pulled off this event without the great creativity of the chef’s, bartenders, business owners, and volunteers,” Mahoney stated. “We are grateful for their time and dedication to supporting our organization and this community.”
To cap the event off, beautiful weather provided a serene backdrop to outdoor seating areas and a silent and live auction with many items donated by local businesses. Live music provided by guitarist Greg Dayton and local artists, Linda Nicholls and John Wolfe, showcased their work by providing a “live art” exhibit with some lucky guests taking home the pieces that were completed on site.
The Hunter Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 committed to improving the Mountaintop Communities for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. For more information about the organization, its ongoing programs and projects, visit www.hunterfoundation.org.
