FUTURE
GARDENS
Ellenville Garden Village - FUTURE GARDENS
Congregation Ezrath Israel, Ellenville
Address
Congregation Ezrath Israel
31 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Congregation Ezrath Israel
31 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Rabbis Shlomie Deren and Moshe Frank have confirmed Congregation Ezrath Israel, Ellenville will be a participant in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project. Although the synagogue stands in three acres of grounds, Congregation Ezrath Israel allocated for organic vegetable cultivation a half-acre plot of land adjoining the nearby residence of the Rabbi on the corner of Childs Street and Canal Street, Ellenville.
PROJECT STATUS
March 14, 2015: Project presentation given and participation approved.
March 26, 2015: Donation of vegetable seeds received.
March 28, 2015: John visited Congregation Ezrath Israel and assessed the cultivation potential of the synagogue grounds.
March 29, 2015: John drafted a garden design.
June 1, 2015: John informed Rabbi Shlomie Deren of postponement to 2020 of the garden’s cultivation, due to a lack of volunteer commitment.
September 11, 2015: John designed the vegetable garden, as reviewed and approved by Rabbi Shlomie Deren, Rabbi Moshe Frank and Congregation Ezrath Israel members.
St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, Ellenville
Address
St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church
156 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church
156 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
In September, 2015, Reverend Mary Bruce confirmed St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, Ellenville will be a participant in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project.
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| Vegetable garden cultivation design, St. Paul AME Zion Church, Ellenville |
PROJECT STATUS
September 8, 2015: Project presentation given and participation approved.
September 16, 2015: John visited St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church and, together with Reverend Mary Bruce, assessed the cultivation potential of the church grounds.
September 16, 2015: John drafted a vegetable garden design, as reviewed and approved by Reverend Mary Bruce and the St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church congregation members.
St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ellenville
Address
St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
137 South Main Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
137 South Main Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Father John Lynch has confirmed St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ellenville will be a participant in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project.
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| Vegetable garden cultivation design, St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ellenville |
PROJECT STATUS
March 5, 2015: Oral presentation of the project outline given.
March 12, 2015: Oral presentation of the wider project given.
March 19, 2015: Presentation of documented project details given.
March 26, 2015: Participation approved.
March 26, 2015: Donation of vegetable seeds received.
March 27, 2015: John visited St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and assessed the cultivation potential of the church grounds.
March 27, 2015: John drafted a garden design.
June 1, 2015: John informed Father John Lynch of postponement of the garden’s cultivation, due to a lack of volunteer commitment.
September 11, 2015: John designed the vegetable garden, as reviewed and approved by Father John Lynch, Kathleen Smith and St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church congregation members.
April 25, 2016: Although John's design for the St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church vegetable garden received the approval of Father John Lynch, the garden’s cultivation has been postponed, due to a lack of volunteer commitment.
Ellenville Reformed Church
Address
Ellenville Reformed Church
188 Canal Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Ellenville Reformed Church
188 Canal Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Pastor Jay Vogelaar has confirmed an interest in the participation of Ellenville Reformed Church in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project, on condition that the Praise Dominion vegetable garden is being maintained year on year and is proving successful as a reliable food pantry supplier.
A larger plot of land could be available for cultivation, and John’s plan for a new vegetable garden incorporating flower beds, a lawn and seating areas will require the church board’s consideration and approval.
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| Plan of the church grounds, Ellenville Reformed Church |
PROJECT STATUS
March 4, 2015: Project presentation given.
March 12, 2015: John visited Ellenville Reformed Church and assessed the cultivation potential of the church grounds.
March 19, 2015: Conditional participation in the project confirmed.
March 26, 2015: Donation of vegetable seeds received.
September 11, 2015: John designed the vegetable garden, to be reviewed by Pastor Jay Vogelaar and Ellenville Reformed Church congregation members.
September 16, 2015: Pastor Jay Vogelaar informed John that the Ellenville Reformed Church management board had decided against 2016 participation in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project, but a future plan would be considered.
St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church, Ellenville
Address
St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church
40 Market Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church
40 Market Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Canon Jeffrey Golliher is considering St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church as a participant in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project, on condition that a “no vegetable” garden can be created on overgrown land adjoining the church building. This would be an aesthetically-pleasing space for peaceful enjoyment of nature, featuring flowering plants, herbs, and plants to attract birds, pollinators and butterflies.
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| Plan of the church grounds, St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church, Ellenville |
PROJECT STATUS
March 11, 2015: Project presentation given and conditional participation approved.
March 12, 2015: John visited St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church and assessed the cultivation potential of the church grounds.
September 11, 2015: John designed the “no vegetable” garden, to be reviewed by Canon Jeffrey Golliher and St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church congregation members.
Christ Lutheran Church, Ellenville
Address
Christ Lutheran Church
105 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Christ Lutheran Church
105 Center Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
Interim Pastor Peter Rustico is considering Christ Lutheran Church, Ellenville as a participant in the “Ellenville Garden Village” project.
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| Plan of the church grounds, Christ Lutheran Church, Ellenville |
PROJECT STATUS
September 12, 2015: Oral presentation of the project outline given and participation considered.
September 12, 2015: John visited Christ Lutheran Church and assessed the cultivation potential of the church grounds.
September 13, 2015: John designed the vegetable garden, to be reviewed by Pastor Peter Rustico and Christ Lutheran Church congregation members.