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vegetables growing more abundantly.
Today, the farm’s bounty can be found across the
Hudson Valley. Callisto's honey is a mainstay on shelves at Black Dot in Stone Ridge, Little King in Beacon, and Camp Kingston. Graziani and her team sell produce to restaurants and cafés and use it for event programming on the farm.
The farm’s 2024 summer season kicked off on June 1 with a pizza party by caterer Promises Kept.
Callisto is named after a follower of Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, vegetation, and childbirth.
Now, Graziani is excited to welcome others to experience the magic of Callisto Farm. Already, she’s opened the farm’s doors via several pop-up dining experiences. As someone who aims to support local artisans, chefs, and makers, she enjoys the chance to collaborate with other creatives. She has welcomed talented chefs like Hudson Valley-based Lee Kalpakis and Tony Ortiz of CAMPO, a Latinx culinary experience. Last September brought a Lebanese culinary exploration by Chef Edy Massih of Edy’s Grocer, as well as a traditional Argentine asado (grilled meats) by The Modestos.
“The dinner series came from [people asking] to visit and spend time on the farm,” explains Graziani. “There’s a real eagerness to connect with land
and produce, and it’s been meaningful to
see people’s faces light up walking the fields, foraging in the forests, and eating from the garden. The dinner series was born from a desire to offer this at scale.”
The series is a huge success, with dinners often selling out well in advance, and Graziani looks forward to continuing to expand offerings. She recognizes the Hudson Valley as a “special place” for food, thanks to the abundance of talented farmers and purveyors in the region, so she hopes to highlight and support them as much as she can through the dinners. Even the details and décor get the local touch—she sources ceramics from area artists and shops textiles and
libations from regional makers as well.
“There’s so much possibility here,” she observes.
“My intention for the future is to let the property highlight the work of many talented creators, and offer something of value to the community.”
For more info and upcoming events, follow @ callistohudsonvalley on IG.
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PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT) BY HARRISON LUBIN; KIRA MACLEAN; COURTESY OF CALLISTO FARM