For those who didn’t grow up in the area, one of the many appealing aspects of living in Gardiner is the fact that it’s a place where one can keep a low profile. Most Gardinerites are vaguely aware of certain famous or semi-famous people who own homes in the area, but they’re not troubled by noisy Hollywood-style bus tours for folks who want to gawk at celebrities. One low-key neighbor with a long and distinguished career in acting and directing, from soaps to Shakespeare, really appreciates the town’s quiet, rural lifestyle, and has just done something significant to protect it: Greg Abels of Seven Meadows Farm.