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A view of the iconic exterior of the Carriage Barn doors under construction into a beautiful window.

Construction Continues at The Rocks

Anna Berry | May 16, 2023

Construction is on track at The Rocks in Bethlehem, with the extensive renovations inside the historic Carriage Barn well underway.

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Wells being drilled to create the geothermal system at The Rocks.

First Phase of Geothermal Project at The Rocks Completed

Anna Berry, Will Abbott | March 5, 2023

The geothermal system will help turn the Carriage Barn become a net-zero building as it's renovated into the North Country headquarters of the Forest Society.

A horse-drawn wagon takes visitors past sugar maple trees with metal buckets gathering sap.

Authentic Maple Sugaring Experience at The Rocks Starts March 11

February 1, 2023

Maple Month will be celebrated at The Rocks from March 11 to April 1.

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The Rocks' Carriage Barn under construction with Christmas trees and wreaths for sale out front.

Forest Society Hosts Virtual Tour of Ongoing Renovations at The Rocks

Anne Truslow | January 31, 2023

The March 1 program is part of the Bretzfelder Series.

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The Rocks' Carriage Barn under construction with Christmas trees and wreaths for sale out front.

Local Businesses Purchase $300,000 in Tax Credits to Support Forest Society North at The Rocks

January 1, 2023

The Tax Credits are being used to renovate the 1884 Carriage Barn as a new program and event center at The Rocks, which will be known as the Forest Society North at The Rocks.

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Kids pull their harvested Christmas trees to take home from The Rocks.

Students Harvest Christmas Trees They Planted in 2016

Anna Berry | December 16, 2022

Students begin the program in kindergarten by planting their own Christmas trees at The Rocks.

Sam Chase pauses outdoors during a sales day at The Rocks.

The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm Kindles Nostalgia, Family Traditions

Dave Anderson | December 13, 2022

This year, Dave Anderson was accompanied not only by his son, but also grandson for the first time.

The solar array at The Rocks.

Solar Array Completed at The Rocks to Offset 156,000 Pounds of Carbon Annually

Kelly Whalen | December 10, 2022

The solar array is made up of 180 photovoltaic solar panels spanning three, ground-mounted rows in a field next to the Carriage Barn.