Staff Directory

James was born and raised right here in the Hudson Valley. After finishing high school, he jumped right into the construction trade, wanting to learn anything and everything there was to being a carpenter. He has always LOVED the great outdoors and traditional roots music; that's what really drew him to this wonderful place. His roots run deep on this land/campus, as his Great-great-great-great-great-great Grandfather (Lemuel Winchell) built the Inn that's onsite here. It's a real honor for him to walk, work, and live in his ancestors' footsteps. It's also a wonderful place to raise his growing family!

Joe Martignetti has worn many hats over the course of his career. He began in construction, learning the ins and outs of general contracting and running a small contracting business. He later transitioned into landscaping, spending more than ten years as a landscape foreman and equipment operator on a 750-acre estate in Millbrook, NY. In 2015, Joe became a property manager for a high-profile client, also taking on select personal assistant responsibilities. In 2022, Joe joined the Ashokan Center, where he now serves as Project Manager. He feels deeply fulfilled applying his diverse skill set in service of a nonprofit organization that gives back to the community.