LKA Community Spotlight
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Carolyn Taylor 1. When did you move into the neighborhood? My husband Chris and I first moved to our home on Hemlock Road in 1994. 2. How was it different than it is today? With the exception of a few new houses and residents upgrading/renovating their homes, I’d say there has not been dramatic change to the neighborhood. It is still, by and large, the same serene, wooded escape we were drawn to almost 25 years ago. Interestingly, my parents best friends, who if still alive would be in their mid-90’s, grew up in Queens and in the 1930’s would rent a home here for the summer as a vacation retreat. As recently as six or seven years ago when they visited us, they felt the neighborhood still retained much of the peaceful, lake retreat qualities which had lured their families to spend their summers here almost one hundred years ago. They also told us our home was the original campground site for the community back in the 30’s and we still retain the old fireplace in our front yard as a lovely reminder of our shared history. 3. What is your favorite neighborhood sight? Because I travel quite extensively for my work, my favorite sight would be sunset from our house. Our home sits quite high up and has a lovely vantage point for viewing the sunset over Pound Ridge Reservation. I never get tired of it, it’s something I look forward to coming home to. |
4. What is your favorite Kitchawn memory? My favorite memories are tied to the seasons; when the snow falls heavy and coats the hemlocks in a blanket of white, when the peepers and frogs first start singing their summer songs in the pond down our street, when the mountain laurels are so full of blooms you feel enveloped in a canopy of pink and when the fall leaves are at their peak and the whole neighborhood is a wash of vibrant colors.
5. What kind words or advice would you like to share with your neighbors or what other insight you would like to provide? I would encourage our neighborhood to continue to enjoy and appreciate the serenity, natural surroundings and wildlife that Lake Kitchawan provides us with. We should all do what we can to ensure that this very special place is protected, cherished and improved upon for future generations to enjoy.
Check out her work:
www.globalfocusoncancer.org
www.carolyntaylorphotography.com
5. What kind words or advice would you like to share with your neighbors or what other insight you would like to provide? I would encourage our neighborhood to continue to enjoy and appreciate the serenity, natural surroundings and wildlife that Lake Kitchawan provides us with. We should all do what we can to ensure that this very special place is protected, cherished and improved upon for future generations to enjoy.
Check out her work:
www.globalfocusoncancer.org
www.carolyntaylorphotography.com
Photos above are from the most recent Lake Kitchawan Community Celebration on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
Photo: Kate Berg.