2013 - 2014
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Book of the Year
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Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell
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We met the “Fabulous Beekman Boys!”
The “Fabulous Beekman Boys” charmed the audience at the Two Towns-One Book 2014 Kick-off Event on Saturday, January 11. Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge, are well known for winning the 21st season of “The Amazing Race” in 2012 and their reality shows on the Discovery Network and the Cooking Channel. Kilmer-Purcell is the best selling author of The Bucolic Plague, which is our 2014 Book of the Year. The Beekman Boys spoke of the challenges they faced since purchasing the historic Beekman Mansion in nearby Sharon Springs, their experiences on “The Amazing Race,” and the importance of community support in the success of their Beekman 1802 business. Visit their website for more information: www.Beekman1802.com. Copies of the Bucolic Plague were sold and signed. Audience members were asked to join the “TTOB Read to Feed – Kids helping Kids – Families Helping Families” initiative by making donations and by voting for the animal to be donated. See “Kids Read, Too! for more information about our project supporting Heifer International. Read about the coverage of our Kick-off by The Saratogian newspaper.
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Beekman 1802 Farm Trip: Final celebration of this year’s book – The Bucolic Plague
Thank you, Josh Kilmer Purcell and Brent Ridge, for welcoming Two Towns-One Book as the first private group (80 of us!) to tour your fabulous farm! Our TTOB Chairperson, Linda Conklin, worked with Rhona Koretsky to organize a perfect day of activities. We toured the farm, meeting the chickens and goats. Thank you, Megan and Farmer John. We lunched at the American Hotel in Sharon Springs while being entertained with stories and songs. Thank you, Doug and Garth. We shopped at nearby shops including Beekman 1802. Our trip back to the CPH Public Library included a quick stop at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie. Fabulous Day! Remembering the day… Beekman Farm Photos, Sharon Springs Shopping and American Hotel Photos, The Arkell Photos
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For additional details, visit Gail’s “Life As I See It” blog: The Historic and Charming American Hotel; The Fabulous Beekman 1802; Sharon Springs Springs to Life