Released in 1976 by composer Mort Garson, Plantasia has become a beloved cult classic and landmark of early electronic music. Created “for plants and the people who love them,” the album blended Moog synthesizer compositions with an imaginative, deeply sincere vision of communication between humans and the natural world. Originally distributed through plant nurseries and mattress stores, Plantasia has since been rediscovered by generations of listeners and remains an enduring touchstone for ambient, experimental, and new age music culture.
What is Plantasia ?
Morton S. "Mort" Garson was a Canadian-born composer, arranger, songwriter, and pioneer of electronic music. He is best known for his albums in the 1960s and 1970s that were among the first to feature Moog synthesizers.
Seed Song Farm
160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston, NY,
Seed Song Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm and educational center located on 215 acres of agricultural fields, wetlands, and mature woods at the historic Old Chambers Farm site in Kingston, New York. Just minutes from downtown Kingston — yet feeling worlds away — the farm is home to gardens, indigenous plantings, BIPOC and women farming initiatives, honey bees, apple trees, a petting zoo, U-pick flowers, and a farm stand.
During Plantasia, the festival will unfold across two main areas of the property: a central hub near the garden stand featuring workshops, activities, food, and gathering spaces, alongside a main stage tucked deeper into the farm about a 10-minute walk away through the beautiful grounds. Guests will be able to explore the farm, take hay bale rides across the property, and experience the land throughout the weekend.
The farm is accessible by car, public transportation, and locally by bicycle, with onsite parking available for guests.
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Absolutely! Children 12 and under are free. We’ll have botanical arts & crafts and other family friendly activities to keep the little ones engaged!
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Parking is plentiful (and free!). Seed Song Farm & Center is also very accessible by public transportation and bicycle.
Ulster County UCAT "K" bus: 3-minute brisk walk from the Chambers stop
City of Kingston "B" Bus: $1 from anywhere in Kingston; 12-minute brisk walk from the Business Resource Center on Ulster Ave
Frequent UCAT buses to Kingston from throughout Ulster County:
Frequent Metro North Train to Poughkeepsie, then UCAT bus to Kingston
Hourly Trailways bus from NYC (Port Authority; 2 hrs; $45 round trip) and New Paltz to Kingston
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Yes! Farm-fresh food and drink will be available for purchase.
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Please do! Camping chairs and/or blankets for seating are welcome.
Just remember that the main stage is a 10 min walk from the entrance. We will have hay bail rides running throughout the day, but space will be limited.
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To protect farm animal life, visiting pets are not allowed.
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We are working on this!
If camping accommodations become available, updates will be shared here and on Instagram at @night_howl_productions.
More questions? Email us at info@night-howl.com
