Monday, June 27, 2016

Singer Castle on Dark Island Press Release/ Summer Schedule


Left to right: Tom Weldon (President of Singer Castle).
Authors: Patty Mondore and Bob Mondore.
Singer Castle photo.

The 2016 Season has begun with an increase in visitors, Royal Suite reservations and activities at Singer Castle.  Now that Summer is here, Castle staff is busy gearing up to great new and returning visitors sharing the story of Frederick G Bourne and his “small hunting lodge.” 

Several activities have been scheduled to highlight the season.  From 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd Robert and Patty Mondore will be at The Hexagon on the corner of James and Church Street in Alexandria Bay NY to sign copies of their books Singer Castle and Singer Castle Revisited.  They will also have copies of their updated video Dark Island's Castle of Mysteries available for purchase.

From 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd a Guitar Workshop will be held at the castle by internationally known guitar players Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb.  Cost $125 - Registration is limited to 20 participants and can be made by e-mailing chippewacommunityclub@yahoo.com or calling Scott at (607) 377-1726.  A deposit of $75 will hold your reservation.

Fri., Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hammond Historical Society will host a Victorian Tea Party.  Singer Castle Historian Judy Keeler will speak about the role of women at the castle. Cost $30. Reservations are required as seating is limited to 32 guests.  Contact the Hammond Historical Society for additional information and to make reservations.

From 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th the Plein Air Painters will be at Singer Castle.  Rain date is Thursday, August 25th.

From 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24th Spay/Neuter Now will host an event at the castle.


Come for a visit or join in one the events.  We look forward to seeing you.

Official Singer Castle press release and photo by Jean Papke, Administrative Assistant to the president of Singer Castle on Dark Island.