A Legacy of Land:
The Schapiro Farm

With your support, this extraordinary 375-acre property—where forests, meadows, wetlands, and shoreline meet—will be safeguarded forever.

Nestled in the rolling hills along the north shore of Eatonbrook Reservoir, the Schapiro Farm is a 375-acre treasure where forests, meadows, wetlands, and shoreline come together in a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Hand-stacked stone walls, weathered barns, and open fields tell the story of nearly a century of care by the Schapiro family, whose deep love for this place has safeguarded its character.

Now, the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation has the rare opportunity to conserve this historic farm—protecting its landscapes and habitats forever.

This project brings with it both exciting opportunities—expanded programming, recreation, and environmental education, and important new responsibilities—ongoing stewardship, carefully planned public access, and the thoughtful repurposing of two historic barns.

The Campaign

To make this vision a reality, CPF has launched the Schapiro Farm Legacy Fund, with a fundraising goal of $500,000. Thanks to early and generous support, we’ve already raised $375,000 (75%) through:

  • A grant from The Nature Conservancy, recognizing the environmental significance of this land;

  • A grant from the Central New York Community Foundation;

  • A generous contribution from the Schapiro family themselves; and,

  • Several significant private gifts.

That leaves $125,000 still to raise by March 1, 2026 in order to close on the Schapiro Farm.

How You Can Help

Every gift matters. CPF welcomes donations of any amount, and every dollar brings us closer to protecting this extraordinary property forever.

You can give in two ways:

  • By mail: Send checks to CPF, P.O. Box 627, Cazenovia, NY 13035

  • Online: Via Paypal or with a credit card by clicking on the “Donate Online” button, below. (Please consider covering the small processing fee so that CPF receives the full amount of your gift.)

Thank you for being part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the Schapiro Farm for generations to come.

Seven percent (7%) of all gifts to CPF are allocated to general operating support.

In the event that CPF is unable to complete the Schapiro Farm transaction, we will contact you to discuss whether you would like to redirect the use of your gift to support other ongoing projects.

Your gift will open the door to exciting new opportunities for recreation, environmental education, and expanded community programming.

This special property includes 4,000 feet of undeveloped waterfront. After nearly a century of stewardship by the Schapiro Family, it is your generosity that will carry this legacy forward.

The Schapiro Farm is located just southeast of the Village of Cazenovia. Your support ensures that the historic, agricultural, and natural treasures of our community will be preserved into the future.