A Full House Welcomed - Brendan Smith At Cold Spring Farm
Music By Chris & Roy Filled Out The Fun Evening
On Saturday, March 5th, we welcomed a full house for our first event of the season. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend for this special evening of music and comedy. We had a blast and hope you did too. Be on the lookout for more fun events in the future.
The following is the recent article published in the Weirs Times on Thursday, March 17th, 2022.
Weirs Times’ editor and columnist Brendan Smith performs to a full house in the bard at ColdSpring Farm in Alton. - Sarah Lewis Photos
Weirs Times’ editor and columnist Brendan Smith brought his comedic storytelling presentation out of moth-balls after a long Covid hiatus of over two years and delighted the crowd with some of his classic “Flatlander” tales about adjusting to life in New Hampshire after having moved here unplanned in 1985 from Long Island, New York.
Brendan also brought along some new stories about another adjustment he has had to make only recently…getting older which are also in his newest book “I Really Only Did It For The Socks – Stories & Thoughts On Aging.” During the hour-long how Brendan humorously covered everything from learning how to rake the roof, to a day at the dump as well as his recovery from open-heart surgery in 2018 and more. Some creative illustrations designed by his artist wife Kimberly added to the fun.
Before and after the storytelling portion of the evening, the crowd was entertained by the talented music duo of popular local musicians Chris Bonoli and Roy D’Innocenzo. A definite highlight of the evening was when Cadence “Cady” Mae Adler, 7, wowed the crowd with her a cappella version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Cady is the granddaughter of ColdSpring Farm owner Diane Loudon, who along with her daughter Sarah Lewis and Sarah’s husband Bob Adler (Cady’s mom and dad) have been working to bring new avenues of entertainment to the 300-acre farm located on Alton Mountain.
The breathtaking views have already been experienced by many who have attended weddings at ColdSpring Farm over the years. The beautiful true post and beam two-story barn was built by Diane’s husband Alan in 2010 and was finished to accommodate events after his passing in 2018.
“It is a tribute to Alan’s craftsmanship and long-time desire to share the beauty and tranquility of the farm with as many people as possible,” said Diane.
The grounds and barn have proven to be a very special place for many of the couples who have had their nuptials there. (In fact, the first couple that was ever married at ColdSpring Farm still has a close connection with Diane and family and was even at the March 5th show.)
The idea to expand on the success of ColdSpring Farm and bring in more events besides weddings was what led to the March 5th event. Not sure how the reaction of the public would be, the turnout of a packed house for the event solidified the idea to work at bringing more live shows and events to ColdSpring Farm.
“We are very excited, and we have some great ideas already for shows like this as well as fund-raising events. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Diane Loudon. “We are also going to have Brendan back soon for those who missed this great show.”
