A winter procession winds through the orchard at Rose Hill Farm as Wassail revelers raise a joyful racket, reviving an old English tradition meant to bless the apple trees for the season ahead. Community Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm Revives an Ancient Orchard Tradition Rose Hill Farm’s midwinter Wassail Celebration revives an ancient orchard-blessing ritual on January 25 in Red Hook. By Brian K. Mahoney •
