Fortune Ridge at Southeast and Putnam Arts Council to Hold 'Live Art at the Castle' on Oct. 22

Oct. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Town of Southeast, NY - Some of the area’s leading artists will be on hand Saturday, October 22 to display their artwork as well as create art “en plein air” inspired by the stunning castle and beautiful grounds of Fortune Ridge at Southeast, the region’s most exciting new neighborhood of single-family homes.

Fortune Ridge at Southeast in collaboration with the Putnam Arts Council is presenting “Live Art at the Castle,” a fun-filled afternoon of painting, live music and more for the entire family. The free event will be held Saturday, October 22 from 12 noon to 3 pm at the magnificent Castle and grounds of Fortune Ridge at Southeast, 150 Deans Corner Road, Brewster.  

Invited exhibitors and “on location” artists scheduled to participate include Eric Arctander, Laura Bianco, April DeMarco, Jeanne Demotses, Dr. Bernie Kessler, Sharon Nakazato, Heliodoro SantaColoma, David Small, Christopher Staples, Bernard Zeller, Susan Zoon and Joann  Zwolski.

“This unique collaboration with Fortune Ridge at Southeast has opened up a beautiful space for artists to work on location and connect with the community. We are very excited about exhibiting wonderful artwork on the grounds and in the historic Stone Castle of Fortune Ridge,” said Joyce Picone, Executive Director of the Putnam Arts Council.

“We are delighted to partner with the Putnam Arts Council in presenting this unique and exciting event that showcases some of the area’s finest artists in an incomparable setting with fun activities for the entire family,” said Chris Munch, Vice President of Fortune Home Builders, the developer of Fortune Ridge at Southeast.

“Live Art at the Castle” will also feature a “Fortune Hunt Tour” where children will explore the Castle grounds to gather “treasure” that can be used in an art project. A pianist will be on hand to play Broadway show tunes by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and others. The Castle was once the home of famous music publisher Max Dreyfus, who discovered and promoted Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter. Free refreshments of apple cider, doughnuts and other fall treats will be served.

The “Live Art at the Castle” event is an excellent opportunity visit the Fortune Ridge Discovery Center in the Castle where they can see a presentation of Fortune Ridge’s five distinctive homes. They will also learn more about the exceptional lifestyle at “The Club at the Ridge” a multi-generational amenity featuring a pool and pavilion, a splash fountain and playground, tennis and sports courts, and an easy-to manage clubhouse with a neighborhood gathering room, a catering kitchen and a fitness center with a visible children’s playroom.

Priced from $699,900 to the $800,000’s the gracious traditional 2,750 to 3,400 square foot new homes feature gracious traditional exteriors that open to bright flowing contemporary interiors with state-of-the-art gourmet island kitchens and spacious master suites. Designs include homes with master suites upstairs and down. All have both formal and informal living spaces and at least four bedrooms. Each home style features three different elevations and a wide palette of country colors for siding, trim and roofs. In addition homes can be enhanced in many ways including finished bonus spaces, screen or sunrooms, 3-car garages, finished garden levels, and an exciting selection of designer finish materials.  

Fortune Ridge is nestled on a 300-acre wooded country setting with more than two-thirds of the property remaining “forever green” and most home sites opening to conservation space.

Located in the well-respected Brewster school district on the Putnam/Westchester border, Fortune Ridge offers convenient access to major highways and Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem Line.

Fortune Ridge is located at 150 Deans Corner Road, just off Rte 22 at Croton Reservoir in Brewster, NY.  From Rte 684 North Exit 8 Hardscrabble Road make a left over the Bridge to Rte 22 to Croton Falls. Follow Rte 22 North to the reservoir. Turn Right at Deans Corner Rd. Fortune Ridge is ahead on the left.  

For more information about Fortune Ridge and “Live Art at the Castle” event go to
http://www.fortuneridgehomes.com or call 845 278-8800.

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ABOUT FORTUNE RIDGE AT SOUTHEAST: Fortune Ridge at Southeast is located at 150 Deans Corner Road, just off Rte 22 at Croton Reservoir in Brewster, NY. From Rte 684 North Exit 8 Hardscrabble Road make a left over the Bridge to Rte 22 to Croton Falls. Follow Rte 22 North to the reservoir. Turn Right at Deans Corner Rd. Fortune Ridge is ahead on the left.