The Cabin Center for Creativity and Discovery, Inc.

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Our Mission

The Cabin Center for Creativity and Discovery, Inc. is organized exclusively for the charitable purpose of providing local produce and food, creative arts programming, and a community center for low-income residents in Fulton and Montgomery counties, the surrounding Mohawk Valley area, and Southern Adirondacks.

Our Vision

Food

A better connected food system for consumers and producers in the Southern Adirondacks & Mohawk Valley.

Art

A vibrant multi-disciplinary arts community and gathering space that sparks creativity and spurs new discoveries.

Nature

An accessible property that increases awareness and appreciation of the natural world.

Community Empowerment

A community center that provides skilled learning opportunities and non-traditional pathways to employment.

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About The Cabin

Why

The Cabin Center for Creativity and Discovery, Inc. was formed in response to the lack of food access, limited programs for the creative arts, and the need for a year-round, affordable community center in the Mohawk Valley area and Southern Adirondacks.

When

In 2023, my Father suffered a heart attack that resulted in a MRSA infection, septic shock, and ultimately, a stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side.

Having heard stories of his time spent at The Cabin in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and his memories of spending summers in Johnstown, Broadalbin, and Caroga Lake, I spent my childhood and teen years dreaming of all the possibilities that this land could provide.

In 2024, the deeds were signed over and I became the official owner. Since then, I have invested the wages I earned from the 6 jobs I held in college and upwards of 1,600 hours of labor into the property to bring it back to life.

With the help of neighbors, community members, and friends new and old we improved The Cabin’s roof and garage doors, built a foundation, added a new building, created a large communal firepit, several raised beds, the composting toilet, and fixed the driveway.

— Amanda Dye, Founder

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Board of Directors

We are comprised of a 7 person board and meet monthly. Directors hold voting privileges and are part of the legal governing structure of the nonprofit.

Board Meeting Minutes: read the most recent minutes

Board Members

Amanda Dye

Executive Director, Founder, Board President

This all started when I was 13 and dreamed of turning my Dad’s old cabin in the woods into a space where music, art, nature, and people could thrive. Now, 12 years later I am joined by a fantastic team to bring this vision to life for the Southern Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley area.

Dye’s background includes community development, livestock and fungi farming, mycology, grant writing, environmental justice, event management, and arts education.

Please join me in welcoming our Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 season!

Angelina Zhang

Board Member

Angelina is a lifelong friend of Dye’s and has been part of The Cabin from the beginning. Her expertise lies in finance, compliance, and strategic planning. She is currently based in NYC and enjoys oil painting.

Pieter Vanderbrug

Board Member

Pieter is the Community Outreach and Engagement Manager for the Agro-Eco Project, a non-profit in Rutland, MA that grows and distributes food to local pantries and community partners. With experience in agricultural production, education, and outreach, VanderBrug brings an array of skills that will help prepare The Cabin to act as a food hub for the area.