I grew up in Corinth NY, one of seven children of Irving and Pauline Densmore. Our Dad loved our community and was Mayor for over 17 years. We grew up in a big house over The Densmore Funeral Home which may sound odd to many but I’m so grateful I was there during my formative years. While we were loved beyond measure yet from the beginning of my memory, we were clearly made aware of others and their feelings, and the world did not revolve around us. Our Mom had an open-door policy to our friends which helped ensure when appropriate it was full of laughter and engaged debate. Mom and Dad were also always civically involved. I owe so much of who I’ve become to them along with the unique environment I grew up in.
I’ve always loved Saratoga Springs and moved here the first opportunity I could in 1992. I’m so grateful for having the ability to live here with my husband Dieter, own a business, and be an active member to a variety of organizations over the years. Currently I’m the Board President of The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation as well as Board member and Mentorship Coordinator at Saratoga Springs Sponsor a Scholar. It’s such an honor to be involved with these organizations and hope to do my part to help ensure the architectural integrity of our beautiful community is preserved and help more awesome students in need of a leg up, have access and graduate from higher education.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband Dieter is an avid cyclist and loves all things Nordic… skiing, speed skating, skate skiing… you name it! He taught himself to weld and forged the beautiful iron fence around our entire property! The barking dog in the window is our rescue pup Emma who’s been with us for 16 years….we still walk 3 miles most days in the State Park
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m a Co-owner of Circular Manor, a boutique Inn in Saratoga Springs. We spent years renovating the building and its been such an honor welcoming back so many wonderful guests! This is a big year for us as we’ll be celebrating our 25th year operation.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Tough question there are so many we love…. the last three we’ve been to are Morrisey’s, Hamlet & Ghost, and Scallions….. YUM!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve lived in Saratoga Springs for 32 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everywhere I turn there’s colorful interesting, engaged, giving, entrepreneurial people and I love it!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’d love to go back to the city of lights… Paris! I love the architecture and have great memories there with my husband Dieter
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Love love love It’s a Wonderful Life… my Dad definitely had a George Bailey way about him <3 As far as TV lol know it’ll sound corny but I love Antique Roadshow.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A Robin Williams said in the Dead Poet Society…. Carpe Diem… Seize The Day … follow your passion and do what makes your heart sing
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Would love to go to Tibet or meet The Dalai Lama
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
haw can I possibly choose between Sting or U2?!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Mabou… my first job <3
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Volodymyr Zelensky… what an amazing man… so many reasons but harnessing strength, passion, and love of country to overcome impossible obstacles and motivate a country and world….think he’d like a great Sandwich from Putnam Market and would have lunch at my favorite place -The Park
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The incredible Architecture
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Chilling at our little lake cottage in the Adirondacks with Dieter and friends!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was chosen by Prima Ballerina Melissa Hayden back in the 70’s and had the opportunity to take ballet lessons from her at The Spa Little Theatre
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Zion National Park
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Love Thanksgiving… it’s about family, food and being grateful.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Walking in our beautiful state park early in the morning with my pup Emma
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My parents
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of the woods, I loved walking with my Dad in the woods … I feel close to him there
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, friends, Saratoga Springs
