Summer 2007
Amberations is for everyone
Animals
After just a few short months our far family has settled in. During June we moved Katie and Smiley in from Lollipop Farms, Rochester. Smiley is a three legged Jacob sheep. Katie (her baby) just turned on year. Ducks, chickens and our loving little kitty named Happy (aka Bud) spend their days hoping for visitors.
Gardens
Our new horticultural enthusiast, Jodi Szczech, is spending a lot of time at the gardens in our upper field. Daily battles are waged between the weeds and the herbs. Call Jodi to come out and help weed, plant, etc. Groups or individuals are welcome.
Wooded Trails
Few people are aware that Amberations has an impressive gorge meandering through our site. Our volunteers are here to introduce you to this hidden treasure.
Campfires
Every Friday night at 7:00 (or by request) we've been hosting get-togethers at our barn. Consistently, we find that the pressures of the week disappear and relaxation mode sets in.
Activities
In addition to all this, we have football at the barn, horseshoes in the field, endless opportunities at our stream, plans for a few "extreme" golf holes, T-shirt design workshops as well as crafting opportunities.
What is Amberations?
Amberations, located in Amber, NY, is the brain child of two families-the Brittenhams and the Wileys. Our goal is to support mental health by providing opportunities to interact with nature.
Fall Festival
Our fall festival this year will be held on Sunday, October 7th. The unique musical sounds of the Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble will be one of the highlights of the day. Harvey Nusbaum will once again organize and join a group of local professional musicians. This year we are adding a new group to our line-up, Diamond Someday.
Tractor rides, Pumpkin People, great food, crafts and raffles make this an event you won't want to miss. Visit our website for links to these groups.
Free Info Sessions
For those who would like to learn more or share Amberations with a friend, we will be hosting free info sessions. Join us at the barn and learn all about our operation. Groups or individuals welcome. 315- 636-7166.
Bike Race
Congratulations to the winner of the 2007 Amberations Bike Race, George Rvsyniak.
Thank you to all who supported our bike race and the official grand opening of our barn site on June 10th. The day was a huge success.
Welcome
Welcome to our new treasurer, Carol Lynn Flood.
Bottle Drive
Up to 8¢ Bottle Return is hosting Amberations’ ongoing bottle drive. This center makes redemption fun. Customers are given three tosses at a dart board allowing them as much as eight cents per bottle/can. Amberations would like to add to the fun with a little healthy
competition. We will award a basket of goodies as well as one of our own unique Pumpkin People to the group or individual who contributes the most. We will keep track of the totals.
Up to 8 ¢ Bottle Return:
Locations:
• Corner of Erie Blvd. and Teall Ave.
• Corner of Cedarvale and W. Seneca Turnpike
Our Wish List
Ideas
Help
Wheel barrows
Rakes
Shovels
Straw
Hay
Bedding
Chicken Feed
Duck Feed
Cat Food
Perennials
Hand operated well pump
Large tent
Garden Carts
Raffle Prizes
