Comments on: Wings Castle http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/ Squigglebooth is a playground for videobloggers. This is where ultra-cool videobloggers come to play and test out their ideas. Please don’t pee in the pool or poke an eye out. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:44:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Susan Duval http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-15309 Susan Duval Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:10:55 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-15309 For Pete Wing, Thank you so much for the tour of your castle last weekend. It was the highlight of our visit to Rhinebeck and area. I just can't wrap my mind around all that you have accomplished, both in building the castle and the skills you possess and have learned. My husband and I hope to come back again next summer with our son, a history teacher, who is amazed at our photos and all that you've collected. He was especially interested in the photo I took of the mantel and the knives, gas mask, etc. So sorry to have never seen the episode(s) on the Travel Channel and Martha Stewart. Such a brilliant man keeps too low a profile. Thanks again for the tour and a glimpse of the world through your eyes. For Pete Wing, Thank you so much for the tour of your castle last weekend. It was the highlight of our visit to Rhinebeck and area. I just can’t wrap my mind around all that you have accomplished, both in building the castle and the skills you possess and have learned. My husband and I hope to come back again next summer with our son, a history teacher, who is amazed at our photos and all that you’ve collected. He was especially interested in the photo I took of the mantel and the knives, gas mask, etc. So sorry to have never seen the episode(s) on the Travel Channel and Martha Stewart. Such a brilliant man keeps too low a profile. Thanks again for the tour and a glimpse of the world through your eyes.

]]> By: nk http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-13243 nk Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:12:04 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-13243 The Castle is still open for tours. We just visited it today. It does not look like Peter and Toni are planning on selling. The work on B&B is almost complete and they plan to open it soon. The Castle is really amazing. And the collection inside the house is even more unbelievable then the house itself. Toni and Peter both are amazing and very talented people. The Castle is still open for tours. We just visited it today. It does not look like Peter and Toni are planning on selling. The work on B&B is almost complete and they plan to open it soon.
The Castle is really amazing. And the collection inside the house is even more unbelievable then the house itself. Toni and Peter both are amazing and very talented people.

]]> By: Donna http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-12918 Donna Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:33:45 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-12918 I love this place ! So amazing - I love this place ! So amazing -

]]> By: Frances Dell'Amico http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-12173 Frances Dell'Amico Fri, 02 May 2008 23:38:45 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-12173 I am interested (very much) in visiting Wing Castle but am not clear if it is open/available for touring. Would appreciate if you can clear up the mystery. The visit would be my daughter and my annual combined celebration of her birthday and mother's day - but we could be available to go anytime, hopefully this spring. Thanks in advance, s/Frances Dell'Amico I am interested (very much) in visiting Wing Castle but am not clear if it is open/available for touring. Would appreciate if you can clear up the mystery. The visit would be my daughter and my annual combined celebration of her birthday and mother’s day - but we could be available to go anytime, hopefully this spring. Thanks in advance,
s/Frances Dell’Amico

]]> By: Elizabeth http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11951 Elizabeth Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:32:23 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11951 Not on topic, but I am looking to locate an old friend with the name Kazik Skoczylas. (Was in banking in Connecticut) If blog #18 is the same gentleman, please email me at wcoasttigger@aol.com. Would love to say hello and reconnect. Thank you!! Not on topic, but I am looking to locate an old friend with the name Kazik Skoczylas. (Was in banking in Connecticut) If blog #18 is the same gentleman, please email me at wcoasttigger@aol.com. Would love to say hello and reconnect. Thank you!!

]]> By: Admin http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11619 Admin Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:17:12 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11619 Hi Kazik, Try this: Wings Castle RR1 Box 174A Millbrook, New York 12545 Phone 845-677-9085 I think Pete has moved on but maybe they have some forwarding information. Hi Kazik,

Try this:
Wings Castle
RR1 Box 174A
Millbrook, New York 12545
Phone 845-677-9085

I think Pete has moved on but maybe they have some forwarding information.

]]> By: Kazik Skoczylas http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11586 Kazik Skoczylas Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:09:42 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-11586 Does anyone know if Peter Wing was in the US Air Force and stationed at Westover AFB in 1963-1965? I was stationed there then and worked at the Short Order Station (radio) with a Peter Wing from upstate NY. I left to go to the Azores in 1965 but remember Peter and his friend Harry at Westover. Does anyone know if Peter Wing was in the US Air Force and stationed at Westover AFB in 1963-1965? I was stationed there then and worked at the Short Order Station (radio) with a Peter Wing from upstate NY. I left to go to the Azores in 1965 but remember Peter and his friend Harry at Westover.

]]> By: Tina Gardner http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-9873 Tina Gardner Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:34:15 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-9873 I just watched a short bit about Wing's Castle on Great Castles of America. My son Jake's life goal is to build a castle, so of course I was very interested. We are also New Yorkers, although temporarily living elsewhere. Wing's Castle looks gorgeous and inspirational, and it is all the more beautiful because it is "handmade." If the Bed and Breakfast is open, I definitely want to make a reservation soon! Tina I just watched a short bit about Wing’s Castle on Great Castles of America. My son Jake’s life goal is to build a castle, so of course I was very interested. We are also New Yorkers, although temporarily living elsewhere. Wing’s Castle looks gorgeous and inspirational, and it is all the more beautiful because it is “handmade.”

If the Bed and Breakfast is open, I definitely want to make a reservation soon!

Tina

]]> By: Erika and Brian http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-9452 Erika and Brian Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:10:23 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-9452 We visited Wings Castle in 2000 on our second annual honeymoon. I have travelled all over the world and I can say that this was one of the most moving places I have ever seen. Peter gave us a tour of inside and out, including his work in progress on the area that was to be a B&B. I can't imagine how he could leave it! I've always dreamed of returning - but it won't be the same without Peter there to show us his magnificent craftsmanship. If he does (HAS?) moved to Montana, I want to know where, because I'm sure he will be conjuring up something incredible there, too! Erika and Brian Warwick, RI We visited Wings Castle in 2000 on our second annual honeymoon. I have travelled all over the world and I can say that this was one of the most moving places I have ever seen. Peter gave us a tour of inside and out, including his work in progress on the area that was to be a B&B. I can’t imagine how he could leave it! I’ve always dreamed of returning - but it won’t be the same without Peter there to show us his magnificent craftsmanship.
If he does (HAS?) moved to Montana, I want to know where, because I’m sure he will be conjuring up something incredible there, too!
Erika and Brian
Warwick, RI

]]> By: Louise & Garmetti http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-8408 Louise & Garmetti Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:26:20 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-8408 Hi TONY AND PETER, ERNIE AND I VISITED YOUR LOVELY CASTLE AND HOME BACK IN OCTOBER WITH MY SON CHRIS BAZZANI AND JUST TO SAY THANK YOU AND HOW MUCH WE ENJOYED VISITING WITH YOU. WHEN WE GOT BACK HOME, I WANTED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT SO FOUND YOUR SITE AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED READING ABOUT AND LISTENING TO THE FABULOUS DETAILS AND HISTORY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IT WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION AND A BLESSING TO HAVE SHARED A BEAUTIFUL VISIT. THANK YOU AGAIN AND GOD BLESS YOU LOUISE AND ERNIE GARMETTI Hope you liked the cross. Hi TONY AND PETER,
ERNIE AND I VISITED YOUR LOVELY CASTLE AND
HOME BACK IN OCTOBER WITH MY SON CHRIS BAZZANI
AND JUST TO SAY THANK YOU AND HOW MUCH WE ENJOYED
VISITING WITH YOU. WHEN WE GOT BACK HOME, I WANTED
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT SO FOUND YOUR SITE AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED READING ABOUT AND LISTENING TO THE FABULOUS DETAILS AND HISTORY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IT WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION AND A BLESSING
TO HAVE SHARED A BEAUTIFUL VISIT.
THANK YOU AGAIN AND GOD BLESS YOU
LOUISE AND ERNIE GARMETTI
Hope you liked the cross.

]]> By: pete http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-3065 pete Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:46:26 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-3065 I just took the family to Millbrook last weekend. We stopped at the Trevor Zoo and then drove over to Wing's Castle. Just as we drove up the perfect July blue sky changed into this freak thunder/ lightning/ rain/ hail storm-- what a perfect intro to the castle! The tours are still running and Peter Wing is hard at work getting his Bed and Breakfast annex completed. I highly recommend a visit to this magical place. I just took the family to Millbrook last weekend. We stopped at the Trevor Zoo and then drove over to Wing’s Castle. Just as we drove up the perfect July blue sky changed into this freak thunder/ lightning/ rain/ hail storm– what a perfect intro to the castle! The tours are still running and Peter Wing is hard at work getting his Bed and Breakfast annex completed. I highly recommend a visit to this magical place.

]]> By: mary mary http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-2967 mary mary Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:09:56 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-2967 Is the castle still open to visitors? I hear it is being sold but very much want to see it! Is the castle still open to visitors? I hear it is being sold but very much want to see it!

]]> By: Sam Lynx http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1538 Sam Lynx Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:51:24 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1538 a w e s o m e. a w e s o m e.

]]> By: Bill Smith http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1487 Bill Smith Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:19:54 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1487 Wonderful work-- both this film and the castle built by the Wings. Wonderful work– both this film and the castle built by the Wings.

]]> By: Rachel Connolly http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1096 Rachel Connolly Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:39:29 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1096 Re. the JC Lapham's groceries sign, featured in the the Travel Channel documentary, Pete acquired that sign 37 years ago right around the time he got married - it was barter for a job he did. JC Lapham's was a 1% profit store, a dollar store, in lower New York City in the late 1800s. Re. the JC Lapham’s groceries sign, featured in the the Travel Channel documentary, Pete acquired that sign 37 years ago right around the time he got married - it was barter for a job he did. JC Lapham’s was a 1% profit store, a dollar store, in lower New York City in the late 1800s.

]]> By: Kathy (Lapham) Martin http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1085 Kathy (Lapham) Martin Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:43:00 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1085 Hi, I saw the castle on the Travel Chanel. It is a great project! I have wanted to build my own home for years. The thing that I'm writing about though is the sign hanging in the living room. JC Lapham's groceries. Can you please tell me the story about that sign? Thanks, Kathy Hi, I saw the castle on the Travel Chanel. It is a great project! I have wanted to build my own home for years.
The thing that I’m writing about though is the sign hanging in the living room. JC Lapham’s groceries. Can you please tell me the story about that sign?
Thanks,
Kathy

]]> By: Rachel Connolly http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1035 Rachel Connolly Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:13:29 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1035 Pete Wing is the quintessential inspirational eccentric. Visiting the castle, making the film, then making the documentary have all been high points in my life. I don't believe anything can be summed up in 10 mins. or 2 hrs. or 10 hours for that matter, so I tend to make open ended documentaries that offer just a glimpse of something authentic. Pete Wing allowed that to happen. Thanks Pete, and for anyone watching, keep enjoying the documentary, and if you are ever near Millbrook, NY stop by the castle for a tour! Pete Wing is the quintessential inspirational eccentric. Visiting the castle, making the film, then making the documentary have all been high points in my life.
I don’t believe anything can be summed up in 10 mins. or 2 hrs. or 10 hours for that matter, so I tend to make open ended documentaries that offer just a glimpse of something authentic. Pete Wing allowed that to happen. Thanks Pete, and for anyone watching, keep enjoying the documentary, and if you are ever near Millbrook, NY stop by the castle for a tour!

]]> By: Neatorama » Blog Archive » Wing’s Castle. http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1029 Neatorama » Blog Archive » Wing’s Castle. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:47:42 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1029 [...] documentary by Rachel Connolly at Squigglebooth [...] […] documentary by Rachel Connolly at Squigglebooth […]

]]> By: Aaron Valdez http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1016 Aaron Valdez Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:08 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1016 Great film. Just really well-crafted. Made my day. Great film. Just really well-crafted. Made my day.

]]> By: scott http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1001 scott Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:42:29 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1001 What an interesting and unique piece. Watching it, you'd think someone that would do that would be insane, but he isn't insane at all. In fact, I now think I'm insane. What an interesting and unique piece. Watching it, you’d think someone that would do that would be insane, but he isn’t insane at all. In fact, I now think I’m insane.

]]> By: SC http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1000 SC Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:47:18 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-1000 Seems to be a common activity. Jim Bishop has been building his own castle in the Colorado mountains since 1969. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/COBEUcastle.html Seems to be a common activity. Jim Bishop has been building his own castle in the Colorado mountains since 1969.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/COBEUcastle.html

]]> By: Chuck Leggett http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-996 Chuck Leggett Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:36:05 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-996 Best Quote: "All of this is meaningless...except the experience of being alive." Amen. Best Quote: “All of this is meaningless…except the experience of being alive.”

Amen.

]]> By: Christina http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-995 Christina Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:02:00 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-995 Its a bad idea to build your own castle. That's what the illegal immigrants are for. Its a bad idea to build your own castle. That’s what the illegal immigrants are for.

]]> By: Ron http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-994 Ron Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:41:04 +0000 http://squigglebooth.com/2007/02/wings-castle/#comment-994 wonderful piece. What an interesting man and his life's work. Beautiful. wonderful piece. What an interesting man and his life’s work. Beautiful.

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