The pale quartz conglomerate rocks so ubiquitous in this area rose up behind a scraggly winter landscape and the frozen surface of Mohonk Lake. That muted and calming backdrop spread beyond the large picture window where we were within the warmth of The Parlor. Our team was dressed joyously in red, busy laying out a creative feast on a large table. Within that formal space, rife with elegant, detailed woodworking, impressive oil portraits, antique setees, and balcony overlooking the large carpeted room, we spread out prints of antique botanical drawings, as well as pens, paper of all kinds, scissors, glue sticks, and more tools for passionate play, creatively.

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