I am the owner The Trees Estate, an elegant 155 year old, 5,078 sq. ft., 6 bedroom Italianate estate in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. Acquiring the property in December 2019, I am excited for this new adventure. I have been a professional chef for over 30 years, a long time vendor at the Ithaca Farmer's Market, and a local business owner for over 25 years. I am a professionally trained chef, specializing in pastries, wedding cake, and wood-fired pizza. I live on the grounds of the property, in the carriage house, with my three Akitas, Groucho, Guinevere, and Nadia, spending many days gardening and cooking on-site. In addition to the beautiful landscaping on the property, I have put in a raised bed herb and edible flower garden, available for guest use, on the backside of the house. I feel there's nothing that can replace the experience of cooking with fresh, locally-grown produce and I would be glad to direct guests to the best local markets, farms, restaurants and wineries. I value providing an enjoyable vacation for our guests using my experience to suggest the best of the bounty of the Finger Lakes, by creating a comfortable retreat, and sharing the history of The Trees. It is the ultimate compliment to have guests choose The Trees for cherished family time and memorable, once in a lifetime events. I hope that you find the house and hospitality welcoming and consider this magical place to be your home in the Finger Lakes.