Water & Wine Weekly • Penn Yan, New York • July 20-26, 2026 • Issue 8


Experience The Water in a FUNdraising Event this Saturday

Krossin’ Keuka is an annual community swim across Keuka Lake that raises funds for the Keuka Comfort Care Home, a nonprofit providing hospice-style care at no cost to residents or their families. This family FUNdraiser is not a race. Participants of all ages and abilities swim 0.67 miles while being supported by volunteer kayakers and safety personnel. Each swimmer raises sponsorship donations, helping ensure the Comfort Care Home can continue offering compassionate end-of-life care.

The event also showcases the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes while bringing together volunteers, local businesses, and community members in support of a meaningful cause. Krossin’ Keuka has become a cherished tradition that demonstrates the power of generosity, teamwork, and community spirit. This Saturday, head to the shores of Keuka Lake at Keuka College to cheer on the swimmers and volunteers. Check out the event at: https://krossinkeuka.org



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Thank you for joining me for another week of Water & Wine Weekly! We are half way through the summer and its has been a great one so far. What haven’t you tried yet? A Boozy Coffee, kayaking on the lake, a Boba Tea? Get out there, enjoy, and let me know if there is something or someplace I have to go. Email me at claudia@waterandwineweekly.com or find me on Facebook & Instagram!!

Claudia

Curating your experience in Penn Yan, New York

Claudia Milroy

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you stay awhile and come back often. I started the weekly newsletter and this website for tourists and locals alike. I once was a tourist (over a decade ago) and now I’m a local, living here, working here, raising a family here! And I sure do love it!

Naturally I first fell in love with the rolling hills and cool lake breezes. But as I returned again and again, for a different season and different reason, Penn Yan stuck with me. I recall first it was the hint of grape when you drive by a vineyard and then the caramelized, roasted air that wafted down Main Street from Birkett Mills. Visit after visit my husband and I hit all the tourists stops because of my curiosity. Full disclosure - my husband was raised in Penn Yan and he knew all the ins and outs of the area to woo me! Travel & history nerd here! So, through our years of dating and early years of marriage (p.s. we got married in the Finger Lakes!) we would visit family, friends, and our favorite spots. Then the day came when our son was just 6 months old and we decided it was time to move to Penn Yan! Now 10 years later I’m here to share my love of this place with you!

I hope you enjoy this, I hope you take away some cool and fun inspiration for your next adventure. If you're planning a trip, please don’t hesitate to reach out - I’d love to personalize an experience or a 7 day itinerary for you.

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