Photographer presents gift as thanks to Soyuzivka

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Local photographer Charlie Murray recently stopped by Soyuzivka Heritage Center with a surprise. The nature photographer had been given access to Soyuzivka’s property to get to the beautiful Nonkanawha Falls. The 75-foot falls are located on land acquired in 2012 from Soyuzivka by the Open Space Institute, whose mission is to protect scenic natural and historic landscapes in perpetuity for the public good. The falls are accessible by a trail from Soyuzivka’s property. Mr. Murray surprised Marianka Hawryluk, Soyuzivka’s dining room manager, on November 18 when he brought a large framed photograph of Nonkanawha Falls as a gift for the center. Above, Mr. Murray and Ms. Hawryluk are seen with his gorgeous photo, which was immediately hung in Soyuzivka’s Main House lobby for all guests to admire and enjoy.