Solitary Trees surrounding Cassel Vineyards

Large solitary trees are another piece of the natural artistry in the landscape surrounding Cassel Vineyards of Hershey. These large trees are symbolic in many ways, they symbolize strength, determination, perseverance and wisdom. These natural landmarks hold so many stories and years of historical information. The four solitary trees in these photos are located on Cassel Vineyards and pastures. These trees hold the stories of our Great, Great Grandfather when he began farming this land in 1903. Every season of the year, I look forward to walking around the farm to see the changes that have taken place over the past year. Below are the pictures of these solitary trees in December, 2010.

The first tree is a large Ash tree located in the center of our vineyard, just between our Cabernet Franc and Concord vines.

The second tree has always been one of my favorite places on our farm. This large Sycamore Tree is at the end of our vineyard in what we call the South pasture.

The third tree is a large Tulip Poplar tree that my son Colton has named "The Tree of Perseverance" . This old tree is located in the front pasture just below our block of Cabernet Franc vines.

The Fourth tree is located where we would like to hold weddings and musical events in the near future. The view from this location is beautiful with the Hershey Corporate building and the Hershey Hotel in the background. This large Pin Oak Tree has been named "The Thinking Tree" by our neighbors.