Humanity & Connections Series
Every visitor brings a story underground.
Proposals on the heart, reunions decades in the making, and first visits from around the world. Meet our guests who make Howe special.
All seasons
Faces of Howe
425 stories
Spring 2025Meet Mary & Molly, from the Tri-State area
Meet Mary and her daughter, Molly, from the Tri-State area. Their bond is stitched together not just by love, but by a legacy of land, grit, and the unshakable…
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Spring 2025Meet Nabule, Pannajota, and Visuta-Buddhist from Burma
Meet Nabule, Pannajota, and Visuta-Buddhist monks from Burma In the serene hills of Burma, where mist curls gently over ancient pagodas and birdsong greets the…
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Spring 2025Meet Rebecca & Seif newlyweds from Brooklyn, NY
The couple met through a hiking club located in the heart of New York City. When they met, they were two souls, each carrying the weight of their pasts.…
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Spring 2025Meet Kyle, Kaiya, Emma, & Tyler from Upstate NY
In the quiet hills of Otsego County, there’s a special place where individuality and potential shines through in every smile and every step forward. It’s called…
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Spring 2025Meet Wayne, a spirited explorer from Southern California
Meet Wayne, a spirited explorer from Southern California whose life has been defined by a love of the outdoors, a thirst for adventure, and a deep commitment to…
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Spring 2025Meet Meesha from Philadelphia, PA
Her journey is a testament to the power of following your arrow, embracing creativity, and seeking freedom through the arts. Born and raised in Philadelphia…
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Spring 2025Meet Scott & Sylwia from Oahu, Hawaii
Scott was born in Rochester, NY and raised in Schenectady, NY. After graduating high school, at 18 years old, he enlisted in the United States army. His first…
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Spring 2025Meet Vincent and Michelle from Connecticut
Meet Vincent and Michelle from Connecticut. Vincent was born and raised in Connecticut. His father was born and raised in Slovakia and immigrated to the United…
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Spring 2025Meet David & Jessica from Milan, Italy
Meet brother and sister duo, David and Jessica from Milan, Italy With its fashion history dating back to the 16th century, Milan is widely recognized as a major…
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Spring 2025Meet Selena, Lili, Garrett a& Michael, from Texas
Meet sisters Selena and Lili, and their significant others, Garrett and Michael, from Texas. Selena and Lili are of Guatemalan and Japanese heritage. Before…
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Spring 2025Meet Paige from Iowa
This is her first time in rural upstate New York. She said, “The landscape here is much different than where I am from. Iowa is very flat. Growing up in a small…
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Spring 2025Meet Marc and Erica from New Hampshire
Marc was born in Somerset, Massachusetts. He has both a younger brother and sister making him the eldest son. Erica was born in Hawaii and has one younger…
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