Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022 (deadline to purchase tickets - May 7, 2022)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $110.00
Credits: 3 AIA HSW CEU’s
Location: Seminary Hill Orchard and Cidery
43 Wagner Lane, Callicoon, NY 12723
Join architect, James Hartford, and architect-turned-cidermaker, Stuart Madany, for a three-part tour to celebrate the first anniversary of a unique place in the foothills of the Catskills. You will learn about the Passive House principles that guided the design of the Cidery and the holistic, sustainable practices in the orchard and in the cider-making process. Morning coffee, lunch, and a cider tasting are included. Register here for this exciting day of learning, great food and drink!
Schedule:
10:00 Check- in, coffee, tea, and pastries available in Tasting Room
10:30 Module I - Passive House principles applied to Cidery
11:30 Module II - Design considerations for Cidery and tours of production space.
12:45 Lunch in Tent
1:30 Module III – Sustainable growing practices in the orchard and cider tasting.
3:00 conclusion of event
More information about the venue:
The owners of Seminary Hill Orchard and Cidery aim for it to be a model for sustainable development in the Region. The Cidery is a 2-story, 8,600 SF building that houses an organic hard cider production facility, a tasting area, a commercial kitchen, and an event space overlooking the Delaware River Valley. This new building is a modern take on a classic bank barn where the change in grade is used to provide on-grade access to both levels. The upstairs tasting area and event space capture the stunning views of the river valley and the organic apple orchard.
The lower level holds the cider production and cold storage. The use of chemicals and cleaning agents are minimized. The water used to wash the fruit and the equipment is sent through the on-site grey water management system. Site lighting and signage are full-cut-off, dark-sky compliant. Photovoltaic solar panels help off-set the equipment energy use.
The project is the first of its kind to pursue Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) certification. The key building components are comprised of insulated concrete forms (ICF), SIPS panels on heavy timber framing, high-performance windows and doors along with the continuous insulation, air-barrier and weather barrier. The stone veneer base and the vertical larch slat rainscreen provide the classic exterior aesthetics.
The orchard uses holistic methods to produce heirloom varieties of apples and pears without relying on harmful pesticides and herbicides. There are more than more than 60 varieties and 1500 trees on 12 acres.
If you wish to extend your visit to this beautiful place beyond the AIA event, as part of their first anniversary celebration Seminary Hill will be holding a dinner in the Orchard that evening from 6 pm to 9 pm. See https://www.seminaryhill.co/upcoming-event/anniversary-dinner-in-the-orchard for details and the menu.
The Seminary Hill website at www.seminaryhill.co has information on accommodations at their Boarding House, which requires a two-night minimum.