Media


Keuka Roots in the Media


Keuka Roots is a storytelling platform dedicated to celebrating the people, history, culture, and everyday life surrounding Keuka Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Through original blog features, community events, historical storytelling, and the upcoming Keuka Roots television series, the project shines a spotlight on the voices and traditions that shape life around Crooked Lake.


Founded by Penny Carlton, Keuka Roots has grown into a vibrant regional storytelling platform connecting residents, visitors, and businesses through shared history, local experiences, and community pride.


Members of the media are welcome to connect for interviews, story ideas, and collaborations highlighting the unique culture and heritage of the Keuka Lake region.

Press Kit


Members of the media may request the Keuka Roots Press Kit, which includes:


• Keuka Roots brand overview

• Founder bio and background

• High-resolution photos and logos

• Television series overview

• Story themes and coverage ideas

• Regional tourism and cultural storytelling highlights


For press materials or media resources, please contact us directly.

Media Mentions



Keuka Roots has been featured through local storytelling collaborations, regional tourism discussions, and community partnerships highlighting the cultural history and experiences surrounding Keuka Lake.


As the platform continues to grow through events, storytelling projects, and the upcoming television series, additional media coverage and features will be shared here.

Fast Facts About Keuka Roots


Founded: 2025


Founder: Penny Carlton


Location: Keuka Lake Region, Finger Lakes, New York


Focus: Local storytelling, cultural tourism, regional history, and community experiences


Primary Platform: Keuka Roots website and social media storytelling community


Audience: Residents, visitors, and travelers interested in the culture, history, and experiences of the Keuka Lake region


Key Initiatives


• Keuka Roots storytelling blog

• Community events and cultural experiences

• Local business and artisan features

• Regional history and heritage storytelling

• Development of the Keuka Roots television docu-series


Signature Theme

Small Towns. Big Stories. Crooked Lake.


Tagline

Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.


🌿 Keuka Roots

Celebrating the stories, traditions, and people of Keuka Lake.


Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.

Interview & Speaking Requests


Founder Penny Carlton is available for interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and panel discussions related to:


• Local history and heritage storytelling

• Cultural tourism and destination storytelling

• Community-driven media projects

• The development of the Keuka Roots television series

• Entrepreneurship and building a regional storytelling platform


For interview requests, speaking opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact:


Penny Carlton

Founder, Keuka Roots





Content Licensing & Story Syndication


The stories shared through Keuka Roots celebrate the people, history, traditions, and everyday moments that shape life around Keuka Lake and the Finger Lakes region. From historical features and cultural storytelling to local business highlights and community experiences, these articles often resonate far beyond the shores of Crooked Lake.


Media outlets, tourism organizations, and publications are welcome to republish or reference Keuka Roots content through licensed syndication or editorial partnerships.


Content may be licensed for:


• Website or digital publication

• Print publications and magazines

• Tourism and regional travel features

• Educational or historical publications

• Media and storytelling collaborations


All republished material must include proper credit to Keuka Roots and Penny Carlton, along with a link to the original source when published online.


For content licensing, story syndication, or republication inquiries, please contact:


Penny Carlton

Founder, Keuka Roots


🌿 Keuka Roots


Celebrating the stories, traditions, and people of Keuka Lake.


Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.