Sky Farm, located at 227 Sky Farm Road in Copake, is a small, personal, and old fashioned equestrian farm that offers training, instruction, pleasure riding, and boarding. We are home to riders of “all walks of life”. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for horse and rider. We are very proud to say that we welcome anyone who wishes to learn how to ride. We do many competitions, but we offer pleasure riding as well. We provide clients with a feeling of trust, but at the same time helping them reach personal goals.

There are 17 horses living at Sky Farm right now! They range in size and breed from ex-race horses descending the great Secretariat, to a 40 inch tall mini-cross. Most equine residents are school horses, others belong to boarders, a few are free leases, and one stallion. They are all amazing animals with personalities all their own. The majority of horses and ponies were adopted or rescued and retrained for various equine jobs!

The horses live outside almost 24/7, with the exception of extreme weather or rehabilitation. We do not have running water so every horse drinks from a stream, pond, or brook. They really enjoy playing in the water during hot summer months! This is a gift for horses because many facilities do not have the resources to allow them to do so or to be turned out for long periods of time. Many horses live in stalls most of their lives with the exception of exercise and brief turnout. This is something at Sky Farm that we are strongly against. Although, a few spoiled ones are allowed to stay indoors during the rain!

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The ten nominees for the Copake Spirit of Community Award are in alphabetical order by first name or affiliation: Alice Belt, Bob Sacks, Comprehensive Planning Committee, Copake United Methodist Women, Gary Reinard, Ingrid Cain, Jane Peck, Jon Urban, Roberta Roll and Rus Davis.

The CEAB is inviting everyone to come out and help celebrate at the Spirit of Community Awards Ceremony, Wednesday August 17th at 7 pm at The Copake Grange Hall where they will recognize each nominee and announce one inspiring award winner who will receive a personalized commencement plaque.

Thanks to Lorraine Nayer for sharing photos of the Copake Memorial Clock Rededication.  Check out the album on our facebook page!

View photos on Facebook:  click here Channel 13 covered the ceremony. To view click here: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2162954.shtml?cat=300 The Columbia Paper's front cover showed a photo with caption "Hometown with heart".  In addition, there was a full page article on the rededication.  To view that article click here:   http://www.columbiapaper.com/index.php/the-news/2097-by-catherine-sager The Register Star also covered the story:  http://www.registerstar.com/articles/2011/06/19/news/doc4dfd56641b2c2731057509.txt

Economic Advisory Board launches community award Copake, NEW YORK, - June 8th 2011 The Copake Economic Advisory Board has established the 2011 Copake Spirit of Community Award to recognize an individual, business leader, or group who has enhanced the quality of life for the community of Copake, demonstrated a significant commitment to the community, demonstrated exemplary or heroic action, made a positive impact on the community or demonstrated exemplary leadership. Nominations must be received by June 30th at midnight. Award criteria and nomination forms are available at Copake Town Hall, online at www.copakeconnection.org, or by PDF by emailing copakeeab@gmail.com All nominees will be notified by mid July and the awards ceremony will be held on August 17th.  Nominate Someone Today! 



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Waubeeka Balloon Festival 
June 24 - June 26, 2011

Camp Waubeeka RV Resort
133 Farm Road
Copake, NY United States 12822
3rd weekend in June 

http://www.hotairballoon.com/Waubeeka-Balloon-Festival/

After this long winter, I'm sure you are all ready for the Copake Farmers Market!  We certainly are!

We have some wonderful new vendors.....Hammond Dairy, featuring yogurt, yogurt cheese, beef and eggs, and Et Cetera Farms, featuring a wide selection of organic vegetables.  And....Camphill Village Bakery will be with us all summer! I'll alert you now to a special Farmers Market Picnic on July 23rd at noon, so mark your calendars.  More information to follow. We're hoping for lots of sunshine and we know you'll have fun at the opening market on June 11th, 9am to 1pm. Bring your shopping bags! See you there! Roberta  COPAKE FARMERS MARKET Vegetables, Salad Greens, Eggs, Cheese, Fruit, Breads, Honey, Meat, Jams, Pickles, Maple Syrup, Pies, Muffins Music • Children’s Activities • Community Table 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 am- 1 pm June-October The Copake Green, Church Street For more info, contact Roberta Roll,...

COPAKE COMMUNITY DAY - JUNE 18TH 2011

Final Schedule Announcement

Copake, NEW YORK - June 1st, 2011 - The final schedule has been set for the 22nd Annual Copake Community Day on June 18th, which includes many new activities for families to enjoy, such as a puppet show, magic show and wildlife demonstration.  Thanks to our sponsors, Community Day is a free event for everyone to enjoy.  For the schedule click here

The Copake Lake Conservation Society (CLCS) has launched their new web site at www.copakelakecs.org. Features include an updated look, more content, and the ability to make membership payments and donations on-line.

The Copake Lake Conservation Society is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the water quality and ecological balance of Copake Lake and its surrounding area, as well as providing educational programs that promote safety and conservation.