2025 Ellenville/Wawarsing Guide

ELLENVILLE - WAWARSING VISITORS’

GUIDE Issue 4 / 2025 - 2026

A TASTE OF ITALY IN ELLENVILLE!

OPPOSITE THE THEATER...

LATE NIGHT MENU! DESSERT AFTER THE SHOW!

CLASSIC ITALIAN DISHES ARTISAN PIZZAS GOURMET BURGERS ESPRESSO & CAPPUCCINO

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Thank you for taking the time to get to know the EllenvilleWawarsing area a bit better. Whether you’re visiting us on vacation, considering becoming a resident, seeing a show at SHADOWLAND STAGES, dining at a local restaurant after a hike, or thinking about opening a business here; we invite you to make the Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce your first stop for information or guidance. We're here for you!

You’ll find our chamber members listed within these pages, and you can visit them on our “Digital Main Street” by texting the keyword listed, or on our website ewcoc.com where you’ll also find our community calendar featuring events that are happening when you visit!

Southwestern Ulster County also has fabulous festivals and unique outdoor activities; including hiking, biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, and even off-road driving! Throughout these pages you’ll find out more about why the Village of Ellenville and Town of Wawarsing (in beautiful Ulster County, New York) are the best place to Live, Work, Play and Explore.

On behalf of the Board and Members of the Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce - WELCOME! We hope you’ll discover the many exciting and unique things about our area!

Ellenville Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ANNUAL SPONSORS

WHERE THE HUDSON VALLEY MEETS THE CATSKILLS!

REMOTE OR GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

Agricultural/Farms & Farmstands / Food Outdoor / Sports / Recreation Lodging / Places to Stay

EXPLORE

AUTOS / CARS & TRANSPORTATION TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 B & H Garage & Body Shop...................................................................BANDHGBS Bob Gaydos Auto Body.................................................................................BOBGAB Richie's Auto Center.........................................................................................RICHIES Rolling V Bus Corp...............................................................................ROLLINGVBUS Tony's Towing & Auto Repair, LLC................................................................TONYS

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COMMUNITY SERVICES / ORGANIZATIONS / WORSHIP TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Catskills Borscht Belt Museum & Arts Festival......................................CBBM Christ Ministries Baptist Church...................................................................CMBC Coalition of Forward Facing Ellenville............................................EWCOCAPP Cragsmoor Free Library................................................................CRAGSMOORFL Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing..................................................EWCOCAPP Ellenville Assembly of God................................................................EWCOCAPP Ellenville Public Library & Museum................................................................EPLM Ellenville Reformed Church.................................................................EWCOCAPP Ellenville United Methodist Church..................................................EWCOCAPP Ellenville-Rondout Valley Rotary.......................................................EWCOCAPP Ellenville, Village of..............................................................................................EVOF Family of Ellenville..................................................................................EWCOCAPP Napanoch Public Interest Group.......................................................EWCOCAPP Rondout Valley Business Association..........................................................RVBA Rondout Valley Lions Club..............................................................RVLIONSCLUB Shawangunk Valley Kiwanis Club.....................................................EWCOCAPP The Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce............................EWCOC Town of Wawarsing Republican Committee................................EWCOCAPP

RENT the HUNT

RENT THE HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS Available from May - October Alcohol permitted w/insurance.

Visit us at huntmemorial.org or call 845-647-3077 for information Donate to PO Box 719, Ellenville NY 12428

As Marc Fried recounts in 2009's Shawangunk Mountain Guide, there is a history of huckleberry picking on the Shawangunk Ridge. It started with the Native Americans, became a booming industry with the advent of railways, and then trickled out after World War II. But at one time, seasonal camps of blueberry pickers annually arose on either side of the mountains, one along Smiley Road, accessible by what is now Berme Road Park, and the other in Cragsmoor.

In 1989, Fried and John Adams, longtime residents of the area, came up with the idea of a local Blueberry Festival, and event that would showcase the area’s huckleberry (wild blueberry) picking history. Over the years, the focus and size of the festival has changed, as has its stewardship. In 2000, we at the Ellenville- Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce proudly picked up the mantle; and for over twenty years the festival has become another thing for which Ellenville is famous. We love hearing people’s memories of having attended the festival - which so often center around what you found to buy or eat - as Canal Street and Liberty Square are often teeming with vendors, visitors, and neighbors; along with music and fun on the lawn of the Hunt Memorial Building Vendors can register at ewcoc.com, but unless you want a booth - enjoying the festival (and even parking!) is FREE at this annual community event (though volunteers are always welcome). We look forward to seeing you on the second Saturday in August, where we hope you’ll enjoy another spectacular day in our beautiful village, celebrate all things blueberry, and make some memories of your own!

Adapted from The Shawankgunk Journal Used by permission

ST 9, 2025 U G U A Y A D R SATU

VISIT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS AND THE CALENDAR FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.

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BARBER & BEAUTY SHOP / SALON, SPA, PAMPERING TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 BCreative Cutters...........................................................................CREATIVECUTTERS Formosity LLC.................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Glow By Megan..............................................................................................EWCOCAPP KS Beauty.........................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Natch - Esthetics Lounge, LLC.................................................................EWCOCAPP

The Academy at SHADOWLAND STAGES has been a valuable part of SHADOWLAND’s history for over a decade. The Academy offers performing arts-based classes and programs for students of all ages designed to nurture, challenge, and inspire young artists in our region. Beginning in 2022, we made the commitment to expand the Academy’s offerings to better serve our community. This expansion provides opportunities to students aged 6 to adulthood to learn acting technique, dance, music, improvisation, and more! All classes are available and accessible to any student in the region by ensuring an inclusive environment with affordable tuition. Class semesters occur in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Be sure to check out ShadowlandStages.org for more information and registration! Scholarships are available for students.

EDUCATION / CHILDCARE / HIGHER ED TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Center for Spectrum Services....................................................................CFSSNY Cragsmoor Free Library.................................................................CRAGSMOORFL Early Childhood Visionary Center.................................................................EECVC Ellenville Central School District.....................................................................ECSD English For You....................................................................................................ENGFY Ulster County BOCES.................................................................................UCBOCES

GOV’T MUNICIPAL SERVICES / UTILITIES TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Central Hudson Gas & Electric...............................................CHGASELECTRIC Charter Communications, Inc............................................................EWCOCAPP Combined Energy Services, Inc.......................................CENERGYSERVICES Ellenville Wawarsing Youth Commission...............................................EWYC Robert Goldsmith Fuel Oil, Inc........................................................ROBERTFUEL Town of Wawarsing...........................................................................WAWARSING Ulster County Industrial Development Agency.........................EWCOCAPP

HEALTH / MEDICAL / DENTAL TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 1st Impression Dental..............................................................................EWCOCAPP AA Fitness....................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Beekman's Gym.........................................................................................EWCOCAPP Catskill Pharmacy Inc...........................................................................................CPNY Craft Chiropractic Associates, PC................................CRAFTCHIROPRACTIC Craft Family Medicine..................................................................................CRAFTFM Cresco Labs............................................................................................CRESCOLABS Elemental Awakening.......................................................................................EASRW Ellenville First Aid & Rescue Squad..............................................................EFARS Ellenville Regional Hospital..........................................................................ERHYNY Fidelis Health Care...................................................................................EWCOCAPP Matthews Pharmacy........................................................MATTHEWSPHARMACY Paul Lonstein DMD PC......................................................................................PL.DMD

HOME GOODS & SERVICES / REAL ESTATE TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Ace Hardware..............................................................................................AWCCACE All Phase Property Maintenance....................................................................APPM Brandybrook Studios...............................................................................EWCOCAPP CENTURY 21(R) Stoeckeler Real Estate............................SHEELEYREALTOR Gray Squirrel Tree Service, Inc................................................GSTREESERVICE Laundry Room, The......................................................................................LAUNDRY Paint Power.................................................................................................EWCOCAPP SERVPRO of Orange, Sullivan & So. Ulster.............................SERVPROOSSU Slutsky Lumber...............................................................................................SLUTSKY T.J.'s Lawn Service...................................................................................EWCOCAPP Williams Lumber & Home Centers................................................................WLHC

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEGAL, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 209 Storage Vault.........................................................................QUALITYSERVICES Bad Beagle Bookkeeping............................................................................BBBOOKS Catskill Hudson Bank........................................................................................CHBANK Culligan Hudson Valley...........................................................CULLIGANWATERCO CYA Fire, Inc.........................................................................................................CYAFIRE Dan Couse Agency State Farm........................................................................DCASF Diane & Eddie LLC.......................................................................................EWCOCAPP Easy Debt Solutions LLC...........................................................................................EDS Hornbeck's Plumbing & Heating.......................................................................HBECK Humiston & Loucks Funeral Home...........................................HBFUNERALHOME ICG Home.................................................................................................ICGELLENVILLE It's A Cinch...................................................................................................EWCOCAAPP Jeff Bank.....................................................................................................................JBANK Kalter, Kaplan, Zeiger & Forman..........................................................................KKZF Landscape Innovators..................................................LANDSCAPEINNOVATORS M&T Bank..............................................................................................................MTBANK Marshall & Sterling Insurance..............................................MARSHALLSTERLING

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEGAL, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE (CONT) TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 McCabe,Timothy, LS, PC................................................................................MCCABE Mobee Fix......................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Rourke Collier Law.......................................................................................EWCOCAPP BSprague & Killeen, Inc..........................................................................................SKINC Terrace Hill Associates, Ltd.....................................................................EWCOCAPP Tully & Maier CPA's PC..............................................................................EWCOCAPP US Alliance Financial: FCU........................................................................EWCOCAPP Valley Bank.....................................................................................................EWCOCAPP

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SHADOWLAND STAGES In a milestone season that reflects both its rich past and dynamic future, SHADOWLAND STAGES celebrates 40 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the Hudson Valley. What began as a vaudeville house in the 1920s has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub—deeply rooted in community and driven by artistic excellence.

OUR HISTORY

The story begins in 1920, when Ellenville community leaders came together with the ambitious goal of building a theatre to rival any in the region. They acquired a property on Canal Street and the iconic theatre was born.

By the mid-1980s, after years as a vaudeville and movie house, thirty New York City theatre artists moved to Ellenville and purchased the aging art deco space. The community rallied once again, forming a board of directors and laying the foundation for what would become SHADOWLAND STAGES. In the decades since, the theatre has grown steadily, thanks to visionary leadership and the support of an engaged community. Milestones include the launch of its arts education program in 2008, providing acting classes for local youth, and the generous donation of actor housing by PROVIDENT BANK (now Webster) in 2009. In 2011, the "LIGHT THE WAY" capital campaign sought to raise $1 million for critical renovations, ensuring a bright and sustainable future.

TODAY

SHADOWLAND STAGES stands as a community-created institution that believes deeply in the transformative power of live theatre. With programming that includes original productions, artist presentations, classes, and civic engagement, the organization remains a cornerstone of creativity and conversation in the Ellenville/Wawarsing area.

THE FUTURE SHADOWLAND STAGES envisions itself as a national voice in the theatre world—amplifying stories that are timely, relevant, and resonant. Rooted in community values and propelled by artistic innovation, SHADOWLAND continues to serve as both the heart of Ellenville’s cultural life and a vital gathering place for new ideas, connection, and joy.

As SHADOWLAND STAGES steps boldly into its 40th anniversary season, it does so with gratitude for its past, pride in its present, and an unwavering commitment to shaping a vibrant future —for the arts, for Ellenville, and beyond.

Cheers TO 40 YEARS!

MANUFACTURING / CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 209 Materials...........................................................................................EWCOCAPP Carl Shamro General Carpentry.......................................................EWCOCAPP Darmstadt Overhead Doors, Inc.....................................................................DODI Ellenville Sand & Gravel.......................................................................EWCOCAPP JC Construction, LLC........................................................................................JCCON Northeast Paving and Sealcoat..................................................NORTHEASTPS Optimum Window Mfg. Corp..................................................................OPTIMUM

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS

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2025 – 2026 MAINSTAGE SEASON

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / ARTISTS / BOOKS / PRINTING TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Catskills Borscht Belt Museum & Arts Festival..............................EWCOCAPP Chelsea Rialto Studios.............................................................................CRSTUDIOS COMMITTEE FOR CATSKILL RESORT MUSEUM, INC..................EWCOCAPP Cornerstone Services, Inc..........................................CORNERSTONESERVICES DYSTENIUM LLC - Publishing for The Third Millennium...............EWCOCAPP Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster Counties, Inc..........................EWCOCAPP SHADOWLAND STAGES....................................................................SHADOWLAND Shawangunk Journal.........................................................SHAWANGUNKJOURNAL Soyuzivka Ukrainian Heritage Center.................................................EWCOCAPP Stedner Printing...............................................................................................STEDNER Steve Aaron Photography......................................................................EWCOCAPP Tattoos by Brittany Ink.............................................................................EWCOCAPP Trax On Wax Vinyl....................................................................................................TWV UniqueMonic on facebook, fineartamerica................................UNIQUEMONIC

WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMMING

SHOPPING / RETAIL

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Alpana Bawa...............................................................................................EWCOCAPP Althea's Devine Creations.....................................................................EWCOCAPP Ananda Mind Body Spirit....................................................................................AMBS Catskill Embroidery..................................................................................EWCOCAPP Everything Nice.......................................................................................................ENNY Hannah Daye & Company.....................................................................EWCOCAPP

LUMBER - PAINT TOOLS - HARDWARE SHIPPING SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

845 - 647 -7850 140 S. MAIN STREET / ROUTE 209 ELLENVILLE

SHOPPING / RETAIL (CONT) TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Ja-Mar Liquors.............................................................................................EWCOCAPP James' General Store...............................................................................EWCOCAPP Lodes of Nature..........................................................................................EWCOCAPP Scentsy...............................................................................................................FERRARO SNR’s Creations.........................................................................................EWCOCAPP The Common Good..................................................................................EWCOCAPP Top Shelf Jewelry, Inc.................................................................................TOPSHELF Vintage Modern..........................................................................................EWCOCAPP

Harry Patel

107 Canal Street Ellenville, NY 12428 845 - 647 - 4083

845 - 701 - 2102

OCT 31 - NOV 2, 2025

DINING & DRINKING TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Aroma Thyme Bistro............................................................................AROMATHYME Blue Devil Dairy Bar & Grill.................................................................BDDBARGRILL Cohen's Breads & Pastries............................................................................COHENS Ellenville Spice Fusion Inc......................................................................EWCOCAPP Gaby's Cafe.................................................................................................GABYSCAFE Kasos Greek Restaurant....................................................................................KASOS M & C Jamaican Cuisine........................................................................................MCJC Off The Hook / Stillwell Concessions................................................EWCOCAPP

DINING & DRINKING (CONT) TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 On The Rocks................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Sammy Brown's LLC...........................................................................SAMMYBROWN Smoken Mos..................................................................................................EWCOCAPP The Papermill Restaurant Bar and Events..................................................TPRBAE The Publik House............................................................................THEPUBLIKHOUSE The Running Deer Inn..................................................................................EWCOCAPP Tony & Nick's Italian Kitchen....................................................................EWCOCAPP

Discover the charm of The Running Deer Inn, a historic country hunting camp with a haunted past in Napanoch.

845-210-7341 28 State Route 55 Napanoch, NY 12458

SUN-THURS: 11 AM - 10 PM FRI- SAT: 11 AM-12PM

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Subscribe online at shadowlandstages.org or call 845-647-5511

Ellenville - Wawarsing Area

ANNUAL EVENTS ELLENVILLE FARMERS MARKET WEDNESDAYS 4 - 7 PM 11 Market Street

BORSCHT BELT FEST SATURDAY July 26 Borcht Belt Museum

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL SATURDAY August 9 Chamber of Commerce

MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS Free outdoor film series 11 Market Street

BORSCHT BELT FILM FEST October 31 - November 2 Ellenville, NY

WAWARSING WASSAIL First SATURDAY in December Liberty Square

AGRICULTURE / FARMS /FARMSTANDS / FOOD TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Cresco Labs.................................................................................................EWCOCAPP Duso Food Distributors.........................................................................DUSOFOODS Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary.........................................................................FFGS Hudson Valley Herbals............................................................................EWCOCAPP Popo Bear Pups..........................................................................................EWCOCAPP Saunderskill Farm......................................................................................EWCOCAPP Shawangunk Garden Club......................................................................EWCOCAPP

LODGING / PLACES TO STAY TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 81 NORTH..............................................................................................................81NRTH Honor's Haven Retreat & Conference............................................................HHRS Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres.................................................................JPBA

OUTDOOR / SPORTS / RECREATION TEXT KEYWORDS ON RIGHT TO 1-866-866-5545 Braden Brook Stables...............................................................................BBSTABLES Morgan Duke Conservation Society..............................................MORGANDUKE Namaste and Fly......................................................................................NAMASTEFLY NORA -Northeast Off Road Adventures, Inc.........................................OFFROAD Starr Adventures....................................................................................................STARR

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ANNUAL SPONSORS

Sam’s Point

Bear Cliff

Cox Rd Woods

Bear Hill

Buttermilk Falls Shawangunk State Forest

The area surrounding Ellenville/Wawarsing, NY, boasts dazzling hiking trails like Sam's Point, Bear Cliff, and Buttermilk Falls. Sam's Point offers panoramic views from its summit, while Bear Cliff thrills with its sheer drops and rugged terrain. Buttermilk Falls adds a serene touch, with its cascading waters and tranquil atmosphere. Explore lush forests, rocky outcrops, and pristine landscapes, immersing yourself in nature's beauty.

Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, Ellenville's trails promise an unforgettable experience in the heart of the scenic New York wilderness.

photos by Steve Aaron steveaaronphoto.com all photos (c) Steve Aaron

SAM’S POINT SUNSETS

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