Cidery
- By Brenda Winter, columnistMay 21, 2025When Marcella Prokop, co-owner of The Cidery at Blackshire Farms near Beaver Creek, called and asked if I, Brenda Winter, could judge a rhubarb contest at the Cidery on Saturday, June 7, I said I could not, but I knew who could – Marlene and Darlene. Marlene and Darlene are two imaginary elderly sisters created for the stage by DJ Luethje and me. The sisters hail from Leota, Minnesota. They…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 29, 2025Apple presses and fermentation tanks were installed last week at the Cidery at Blackshire Farms in Beaver Creek, and the public is invited to a Feb. 1 “sneak peek” event. Owner Sean McFarland described the event as a “sneak peek” to show off the renovations in the former Springbrooke clubhouse. “We owe so much to our friends, family, and community,” McFarland said. “And we are beyond excited…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 20, 2024Beaver Creek horticulturalist Sean McFarland has purchased the SpringBrooke events facility and surrounding six acres in Beaver Creek from Rick Gourley. According to the purchase agreement signed earlier this month, McFarland also has an option to buy the remainder of the property under contract. Gourley will keep a small parcel near the housing development. McFarland plans to continue…
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