Chamber Member Spotlight: Heart of The Catskills Humane Society

The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society is a small shelter with huge heart taking care of rescues and strays until they find their forever home in the Catskill mountains. This shelter has been around for over 50 years and diligently serves the greater Delhi area. They have a thrift shop on site that sells a variety of items from clothing for humans and animals to water dishes, books, glassware and everything in between. 

For the first time since the pandemic, the Humane Society is hosting an in-person fundraiser. On Saturday, June 17th, The shelter is excited to welcome you to enjoy a night of dinner, dancing and fundraising among fellow animal lovers. You can find out more about the event here and more about the shelter, volunteering or adopting on their website.

These two gorgeous dogs are best friends and ready to be adopted.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream

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Polar Bear Ice Cream is a delicious and gorgeous place to stop in for homemade ice cream. Located on Route 28 next to a huge pond with ample parking and space to eat inside or out, this homemade ice cream is to be enjoyed often! Try their soft serve custard sundaes, ice cream sodas, homemade toppings and numerous flavors of hard and soft serve.

Polar Bear has been a trusted name in local homemade ice cream since 1949! Find their flavors of the week on the Facebook page and take a beautiful drive to try it out for yourself. 

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Chamber Member Spotlight: Steady Slope Fields and Forest

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Steady Slope Fields and Forest began in the spring of 2019 when Amanda and Christopher moved from NYC to create a space for people to enjoy nature, find community in a rural setting and move in a softer manner than city living. They have since built a beautiful place for primitive camping, glamping and private stays in a suite. There is a luxurious sauna and outdoor tub available for relaxation and healing. 

June 10th from 2pm-5pm, Steady Slope will be hosting an ecstatic dance event with DJ Samonik, dancing, organic food, a bonfire, camping, with kid friendly activities and entertainment. Find more info about the event and camping at Steady Slope farm on their website, Instagram and Facebook.

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Chamber Member Spotlight: Delaware County Historical Society

The Delaware County Historical Association was founded in 1945 to preserve and share the history of Delaware County. In the early 60’s the Association purchased the historic Frisbee house which served as a meeting ground for 18th century politicians who formed Delaware County, and now as a meeting ground for young historians and those interested in knowing more about the county. 

This summer the Historical Association will be hosting a number of interesting events. The amazing grounds of the Frisbee House, with a blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, gun shop, toll gate and other outbuildings, will open for the season on May 27th.

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The Civil War Reenactment “Clash of the Catskills” will happen on July 8th and 9th. Saturday, July 29th will be an Enchanted Evening at the Gideon Frisbee House that will feature an extensive dish to pass buffet and live music with a dessert buffet finishing out the evening! Read more about this event and other happenings with the Historical Association on their website.

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Chamber Member Spotlight: West Kortright Centre

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West Kortright Centre offers a diverse blend of high quality performances, learning opportunities and visual arts exhibits, while preserving its historic landmark church building and bringing together an evolving rural community. 

Some of the summer programming has been announced including an upcoming performance by Yasmin Williams. Check out West Kortright Centre’s website for more information on upcoming performances and workshops.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Delaware Bulldozing Corp.

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Delaware Bulldozing is a family owned and operated excavating company based in Bloomville, NY. With over 40 years of experience and expertise, they take pride in helping their community and work with town departments on a variety of projects. They partner with DEC and DEP ensuring that projects are compatible with the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the local water resources.

Delaware Bulldozing covers a full spectrum of excavation services for residential development. They do excavation for new housing, existing housing, landscaping, retaining walls and septic installation and repair. Find out more about them on their website.

Chamber Member Spotlight: The College Golf Course at Delhi

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The College Golf Course at Delhi is the area’s premier 18-hole public course and originally opened on July 1st, 1965. The course is a classic 1960’s design, renowned for its natural beauty and challenging, undulating greens. Enjoy many features such as the driving range, practice green with a sand trap, pro-shop and Bluestone Bar and Grill.

The course is officially open for the season, ready for you to schedule a tee time. Find out more on their website!

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Chamber Member Spotlight: Decker Advertising

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Decker Advertising located on Elm Street in Delhi offers professional screen printing, embroidery, graphic design, promotional products, printing, and much more. The friendly staff at Decker Advertising helps create custom apparel, stickers, yard signs, vehicle decal design and application, and even putting your label on a rubber duckie!

Give them a call or email and they are sure to help you bring your vision to life from beginning to end. Find out more on their website, Facebook or Instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Delaware Pantry

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Delaware Pantry offers a curated selection of goods and products created by local farmers, artisans, and artists as well as antiques and books in a 160-year-old barn on Route 28. This stunning barn store is located on a gorgeous piece of land along the Little Delaware River. You will find handmade wooden bowls, stone benches, apothecary items and many other pleasant surprises.  They also host workshops, art shows and celebrations.

Find out more on their website, Facebook and Instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Curtis Lumber

Curtis Lumber, located on State Highway 10 in Delhi, NY, offers building materials, home improvement and home maintenance products including: treated and untreated lumber, decking, roofing, siding, windows, doors, hardware, tools, paints, stains, drywall and much more. Since 1890,  Curtis Lumber has provided construction professionals and homeowners with quality materials, competitive prices and superior service. The Delhi store has been part of the Curtis Lumber family of locations since 2005. 

Get a jumpstart on your Spring renovation plans with Curtis Lumber. They can provide you with contractor support, advise you on materials, and help you load your purchases in your vehicle. No matter what your next project is, you can count on Curtis Lumber! 

Find more on their website.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Viafore Family Chiropractic

“Chiropractic” is the art and science of restoring and maintaining health through the manipulation of joints, especially the spine. At Viafore Family Chiropractic, Dr. Anthony Michael Viafore and Dr. Alicia Lynn Gilbert, offer manual manipulation, manual spinal decompression, soft tissue manipulation, spinal stabilization, and core strengthening programs. All this is offered in their professional office located on Elm Street in Delhi, NY.

Reach out to one of the doctors to find what protocol would suit your needs. Read more on their website and schedule an adjustment to get your body ready for spring!

Chamber Member Spotlight: O'Neill's Shire Pub

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The O’Neill’s Shire Pub offers classics done right with a touch of cutting edge on Main Street in Delhi, NY. They offer micro brews, your American beer favorites, cocktails, a vast pub menu and more. Attend one of their events like weekly Trivia night on Wednesdays, Karaoke on Thursdays, and the annual St. Patrick’s Day party after the parade. This fun hometown pub has a large dining room for dining with family and pub dining for a night out with friends.

They are open Tuesday through Sunday with a brunch menu Sunday morning and afternoon. Find out more on their website, facebook and instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Chelsea Frisbee

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Chelsea Frisbee is a life-coach in Delaware County. Chelsea offers personal life-coaching, women’s circles, retreats and more focused on connecting the practicalities of your life with spirit and intention. If you are desiring support on a new journey, transition, major life event or finding purpose in the mundane, Chelsea Frisbee offers coaching tailored to your needs. Her breadth of experience transforming her own life influences the way she cares for yours.

Reach out to Chelsea through her website or instagram to learn more.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Doenges Rubbish Removal

The experts at Doenges Rubbish Removal specialize in cleaning out anything from an office to a barn. They are passionate about helping home and business owners maintain beautiful, clean properties. Doenges Rubbish Removal do large and small scale clean outs, remove vehicles, motorhomes and anything else that is scrapped on your property. 

Let them help you with your major spring cleaning project! They will remove your old washer, empty the storage shed or haul any items cluttering up your yard or buildings. Available for over-the-phone and in-person consultation, they are your one stop shop for junk removal.

Learn more and schedule your rubbish removal with them via their website or Facebook.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Argosy Designs

Argosy Designs is a design and fabrication company specializing in custom metal work. They focus on interior and architectural design projects for residential and commercial spaces, creating staircases, windows, doors, sculpture, hardware, lighting and more. As an extension go this work, they have opened a design wing to produce their own line of furniture, lighting and objects. 

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Argosy Designs was founded by Jen Johnson-Kuhn and Erik Johnson in 2004 with humble beginnings in the basement of their apartment. After over 16 years of world-class designs, they have relocated to the Catskills. Find them and their exquisite work on their website and instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Maplewood Farm & Orchard

Spotlight on one of our Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce Members.

Maplewood Farm & Orchard has a long history in Bovina, spanning all the way back to 1832. The farm has been in the family for nearly two centuries and continues to keep traditions alive with delicious maple products and a thriving apple orchard. 

Duane and his wife Karen, along with their two sons, Cody & Cullen, continue an ancestral family tradition by producing Maple Syrup on the 104-acre property. Remnants of the original sugar house foundation can still be seen today, as well as the barn, and rock foundation of what was an old home. Daffodils still come up in the spring around the foundation stones.

From the 2450 taps on the property, Maplewood Farm & Orchard produces 100% pure maple syrup, maple candies and smooth as silk maple cream, as well as many other delicious products such as peppered maple mustard, maple apple pumpkin spread, candied nuts, granola, lollipops, cotton candy, oatmeal and buttermilk pancake mixes. Karen hand makes these products in her certified Confectionery Kitchen and Gift Shoppe in Delhi. In joint production with maple products, the LaFevers also tend an Apple Orchard. There are 25 varieties to pick including Macintosh, Macon, Honeycrisp & Wellington, just to name a few. Read more on their website and Facebook.