cultivate cny
the show where trailblazers join Alex Canavan to share what it’s like to dream, lead, and build in Upstate New York.
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cultivate cny podcast
cultivate cny podcast
cultivate cny is the podcast Where trailblazers share what it’s like to dream, lead, and build in Upstate New York.
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episode 117: Designing an Intentional Retreat (Part 2) ft. Vanderkamp Partners
This week on Cultivate CNY, Alex Canavan is joined for a second week by the visionary partners behind Vanderkamp.
Vanderkamp is a wilderness retreat set on 850 remote acres in Upstate New York. Together, business partners Troy Evans, Dan Cramer, and Joe Sisko have have transformed a historic church camp into a destination that invites people to slow down and reconnect with the natural world.
In part two of this special two-part feature, Vanderkamp partners Troy Evans and Dan Cramer take us on an intimate walking tour, offering a close look at the land, the historic buildings, and the intention behind it all.
You’ll step inside the beautifully restored lodges, explore the sauna and cold plunge spa, and experience the Forest Venue, where ceremonies are held beneath towering pines.
Along the way, Troy and Dan share stories behind the renovation, their collaborations with local craftsmen, and how intentional design choices help people slow down and reconnect with nature.
This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Commonspace Work, empower federal credit union, Cannon Advisory Group, and Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique.
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