Beekman
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  • One of The Beekman's eight varieties of sunflowers.One of The Beekman's eight varieties of sunflowers.
  • A large heart-shaped rock rests outside The Beekman Crypt. Eternal love?A large heart-shaped rock rests outside The Beekman Crypt. Eternal love?
  • A double rainbow arches over the barn.A double rainbow arches over the barn.
  • Brent takes a rare break from chores to go fly a kite.Brent takes a rare break from chores to go fly a kite.
  • The view towards Cherry Valley from the highest point on the property.The view towards Cherry Valley from the highest point on the property.
  • A view across the fields back towards The Beekman.A view across the fields back towards The Beekman.
  • The woods far behind The Beekman offer a buffet of foraging treasures.The woods far behind The Beekman offer a buffet of foraging treasures.
  • Though we rarely have time to use it, the swimming pool offers welcome relief after a day of chores.Though we rarely have time to use it, the swimming pool offers welcome relief after a day of chores.
  • Since the land around The Beekman has been organically managed for decades, all sorts of wildlife thrive around us.Since the land around The Beekman has been organically managed for decades, all sorts of wildlife thrive around us.
  • The entryway to The Beekman Family Crypt had to be completely rebuilt and restored. The entryway to The Beekman Family Crypt had to be completely rebuilt and restored.
  • The Beekman Mansion in summer. Though this may be the most well-known face of the home, it is actually the rear view looking out onto the formal flower garden.The Beekman Mansion in summer. Though this may be the most well-known face of the home, it is actually the rear view looking out onto the formal flower garden.
  • Unlike many restored historic homes, The Beekman Mansion isn't merely a showpiece. The Beekman is a working farm and farmhouse, in which we grow and preserve most of our food ourselves. The Beekman has celebrated over 200 years of "sustainable living."Unlike many restored historic homes, The Beekman Mansion isn't merely a showpiece. The Beekman is a working farm and farmhouse, in which we grow and preserve most of our food ourselves. The Beekman has celebrated over 200 years of "sustainable living."
  • Sunday breakfast on The Beekman porch includes fresh goat milk yogurt smoothies using season Beekman fruit.Sunday breakfast on The Beekman porch includes fresh goat milk yogurt smoothies using season Beekman fruit.
  • The barn at BeekmanThe barn at Beekman
  • If there's anything laying around to stand on, the goats are on top of it.If there's anything laying around to stand on, the goats are on top of it.
  • We inherited Bubby when we purchased the Beekman. He's chief mouser. We think his golden eyes give him some sort of advantage. We inherited Bubby when we purchased the Beekman. He's chief mouser. We think his golden eyes give him some sort of advantage.
  • Morning and evenings are the goats' favorite time to meander the pasture.Morning and evenings are the goats' favorite time to meander the pasture.
  • We grow upwards of 18 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes in the Beekman garden.We grow upwards of 18 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes in the Beekman garden.
  • The vegetables grown in the Beekman Heirloom Garden have to last us all year. We harvest pounds of dried beans of all varieties.The vegetables grown in the Beekman Heirloom Garden have to last us all year. We harvest pounds of dried beans of all varieties.
  • We think our vegetables are even more beautiful than flowers, like this Calabrese Green Broccoli - a variety over 100 years old.We think our vegetables are even more beautiful than flowers, like this Calabrese Green Broccoli - a variety over 100 years old.
  • Variety is the spice of life. That's why we grow over 125 different varieties of unique and historic vegetables in the Beekman Heirloom Garden.Variety is the spice of life. That's why we grow over 125 different varieties of unique and historic vegetables in the Beekman Heirloom Garden.
  • The Beekman Heirloom Garden is primarily made up of 52 raised garden beds.The Beekman Heirloom Garden is primarily made up of 52 raised garden beds.
  • An approaching storm doesn't frighten one of the Beekman Cows.An approaching storm doesn't frighten one of the Beekman Cows.
  • Auraucana eggs come in many colors, from blue to green to a beige-pink.Auraucana eggs come in many colors, from blue to green to a beige-pink.
  • This is why we love summer at the Beekman.This is why we love summer at the Beekman.
  • We found so many surprises when we moved to the Beekman - like this patch of raspberries, destined to top a bowl of goat milk yogurt.We found so many surprises when we moved to the Beekman - like this patch of raspberries, destined to top a bowl of goat milk yogurt.
  • A handy hiking toolA handy hiking tool
  • PeoniesPeonies
  • Eggs of the KilldeerEggs of the Killdeer
  • Peony blossomPeony blossom
  • Lunchtime for butterfliesLunchtime for butterflies
  • EchinaceaEchinacea
  • The lily bedThe lily bed
  • HollyhocksHollyhocks
  • The white hydrangeas lining the back porchThe white hydrangeas lining the back porch
  • Love ApplesLove Apples
  • Snowball Early Cauliflower.Snowball Early Cauliflower.
  • BroccoliBroccoli
  • Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage.Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage.
  • Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage.Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage.
  • Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach.Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach.
  • Collard greensCollard greens
  • Dwarf Siberian KaleDwarf Siberian Kale
  • Ruby Red Swiss ChardRuby Red Swiss Chard
  • Habanero PepperHabanero Pepper
  • Green Flageolet Beans.Green Flageolet Beans.
  • Early White Bush Summer Squash.Early White Bush Summer Squash.
  • Broad Windsor Fava BeanBroad Windsor Fava Bean
  • Parisian Pickling Cucumber.Parisian Pickling Cucumber.
  • Long White Cucumber.Long White Cucumber.
  • EggplantEggplant
  • Cayanne Long Red PepperCayanne Long Red Pepper
  • Radish Seed PodsRadish Seed Pods
  • Red Onion.Red Onion.
  • Purple Pod Bean.Purple Pod Bean.
  • A Beekman Harvest.A Beekman Harvest.
  • Strawberry Spinach (Not a true spinach.)Strawberry Spinach (Not a true spinach.)
  • Cosmic Carrot.Cosmic Carrot.
  • Danvers Half Long Carrot.Danvers Half Long Carrot.
  • Austrian Crescent and Red Thumb Fingerling PotatoesAustrian Crescent and Red Thumb Fingerling Potatoes
  • Alaska Pea.Alaska Pea.
  • Eat Your Vegetables---even parsnipsEat Your Vegetables---even parsnips
  • Chioggia BeetsChioggia Beets
  • Cylindra BeetsCylindra Beets
  • Green ZebraGreen Zebra
  • Early Scarlet Globe Radish.Early Scarlet Globe Radish.
  • Squashing rumors.Squashing rumors.
  • MelonMelon
  • MelonMelon
  • TurnipTurnip
  • RutabagaRutabaga
  • Dr. Brent fillin' upDr. Brent fillin' up
  • BroccoliBroccoli
  • Small Lemon CucumberSmall Lemon Cucumber
  • PerfectPerfect
  • The Perfect BiteThe Perfect Bite
  • Iris bulbsIris bulbs
  • Perfectly pittedPerfectly pitted
  • The Beekman Farm cherry trees are always very generousThe Beekman Farm cherry trees are always very generous
  • Bloodless Bloody MaryBloodless Bloody Mary
  • Habanero peppers from the BEEKMAN 1802 Vegetable GardenHabanero peppers from the BEEKMAN 1802 Vegetable Garden
  • The barn at sunsetThe barn at sunset
  • The row of 200 year old maple trees in the front yard.The row of 200 year old maple trees in the front yard.
  • All in a day's workAll in a day's work
  • Goats ready for their 15 minutesGoats ready for their 15 minutes
  • A Long Day is DoneA Long Day is Done
  • Beekman t-shirtsBeekman t-shirts
  • Smoke treeSmoke tree
  • We hoisted the flag on the front of the house.We hoisted the flag on the front of the house.
  • The porch of The Beekman MansionThe porch of The Beekman Mansion
  • Hummingbird vineHummingbird vine
  • DelpheniumDelphenium
  • RudbeckiaRudbeckia
  • Smoke treeSmoke tree
  • A fiery day lilyA fiery day lily
  • This green starburst will turn brilliant white by next week.This green starburst will turn brilliant white by next week.
  • Life is like...Life is like...
  • CherriesCherries
  • The Beekman Farm at duskThe Beekman Farm at dusk
  • The mist rolls inThe mist rolls in
  • The mist rolls inThe mist rolls in
  • The first bails of hay stacked neatly in the loftThe first bails of hay stacked neatly in the loft
  • Airing things outAiring things out
  • The lift used to move the hay bails into the loft.The lift used to move the hay bails into the loft.
  • Clover Hill after its grooming.Clover Hill after its grooming.
  • Hay wagonsHay wagons
  • The clouds breakThe clouds break
  • Hollyhocks reach for the skyHollyhocks reach for the sky
  • The storm approachesThe storm approaches
  • The formal flower gardenThe formal flower garden
  • Formal flower gardenFormal flower garden
  • One last cloud before nightfallOne last cloud before nightfall
  • The barn before the sun risesThe barn before the sun rises
  • The great lawn at The Beekman MansionThe great lawn at The Beekman Mansion
  • SundownSundown
  • Tired feetTired feet
  • Pink bouquetPink bouquet
  • Simple hydrangea bouquetSimple hydrangea bouquet
  • Yellow bouquetYellow bouquet
  • Beekman 1802 Heritage Vegetable GardenBeekman 1802 Heritage Vegetable Garden
  • A Rainbow at The Beekman FarmA Rainbow at The Beekman Farm
  • Searching for a pot of goldSearching for a pot of gold
  • The Beekman MansionThe Beekman Mansion
  • The hayloftThe hayloft
  • Pickled green beansPickled green beans
  • Hyndranges as summer's endHyndranges as summer's end
  • TomatoesTomatoes
  • Vanilla ice cream with wild berriesVanilla ice cream with wild berries
  • Making homemade ice creamMaking homemade ice cream
  • A summer stormA summer storm
  • TractorTractor
  • Summer's endSummer's end
  • Hydrangeas at The BeekmanHydrangeas at The Beekman
  • SunflowerSunflower
  • The Beekman prepares for a stormThe Beekman prepares for a storm
  • The harvestThe harvest
  • JoleneJolene
  • The grand hallwayThe grand hallway
  • A gift from the rose gardenA gift from the rose garden