About this Event
Katie Troyer is one of the most beloved personalities in the Pinecraft community. She grew up in an Amish family in Ohio and after living in various Amish communities in the US and Canada she moved to Pinecraft in 2008. Having been born a “little person,” (a term she often uses), she found Pinecraft to be a welcoming community where she is accepted and valued. One of the roles she plays here is that of an unofficial photographer of the community. Through her photographs, which she collects on an annual calendar, and on her popular Instagram account @Pinecraftblog, Katie shows her perspective on the daily life of the unique Amish and Mennonite community in Sarasota.
This public event will include a conversation with Katie Troyer interviewed by JB Miller. JB grew up in Pinecraft, in a Mennonite family with Amish roots, and has been a witness to the growth and changes to the community over the decades. JB will interview Katie about her early years, her struggles as a young Amish woman in Ohio, and her decision to move to Pinecraft. They will also discuss the role that photography has played in her life and the way she wants to portray the Pinecraft community through her photographs.
This event will introduce Katie’s photographic exhibition Life in Pinecraft Through the Eyes of Katie Troyer, which will be open to the public at the Carlisle from February 7 until the 24th.
This event is possible thanks to the funding of Florida humanities and the Mellon Foundation, and it is also supported by the Carlisle in and Der Dutchman.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Carlisle Inn & Conference Center Sarasota, 3727 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, United States
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