Backwoods brings 30 acres of nature to the foreground

When Joe Hurley and his son Chris first dreamed up Backwoods, they weren’t just trying to build another live music venue. Beyond the food, drink and music scene, they wanted to create an outdoor gathering place where people could slow down and explore. As the father-son team behind Kettle Ridge Farm in Victor, they’re already known for turning the natural world into a source of connection — through maple syrup, honey and pancake breakfasts. Backwoods, on 30 wooded acres in the