PHOTOS: Wainwrights Rock Shelter Island Music and Food Fest

After Friday evening's contra dancing and garlic shucking at the Shelter Island Historical Society's Haven's barn, the celebration moved to Sylvester Manor for two full days of live music, demos, poetry, crafts and games, yoga, sweet potato harvesting, garlic planting, local food vending and literary events including poetry, comedy, storytelling and readings.

Headlining the music stage was Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright, who has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Rufus was joined on stage by his father, folk singer Loudon Wainwright III and his sister Martha Wainwright all of who have summered on Shelter Island for decades.

Other musical treats included youthful singer/songwriter Anais Mitchell, who performed her passionately written songs about world politics with an acoustic guitar and a distinct innocent voice.

Attendees were also sung to with a variety of other music styles including classic bluegrass from Straight Drive, and New Orleans style tunes by Joe Lauro and the Who Dat Loungers.

Proceeds from Plant and Sing will support Sylvester Manor's programs designed to creatively engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Activities include children's farm programs, concerts, workshops, guided tours and community dances.

The 243 acre property encompasses a collection of historic structures, fertile fields, forests, ponds and a saltwater creek, all of which are stewarded by Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Inc, a 501C nonprofit organization.

The stewards of the manor envision a community that connect with its roots thorugh delicious sustainably grown food, fair relationships and the celebration of art and inventiveness in everyday life.