According to Dream Hotel Group’s website, Unscripted “is a new hospitality concept for the progressive, creative traveler. Every city has a story to tell, and Unscripted adapts to each location…through hyperlocal food and beverage, thoughtful design and a culture of friendly service..” The SullivanTimes in December reported exclusively about Dream Hotel’s plans after an interview with Steve Dubrovsky shortly after the news conference about The Chatwal Lodge. Dubrovsky, who just turned 70, developed The Chapin Estate. One of his previous partners was Dan Silna, who is the new owner/developer of The Eldred Preserve, set to open its own boutique hotel and event space in August 2019. Stein said that Dubrovsky “is an integral part of our team. He’s working with us on both The Chatwal Lodge and Unscripted Catskills developments. We respect his insight into the community and look forward to working more closely with him as we prepare to launch both projects in 2020.” Designed by Rockwell Group, Unscripted Catskills will feature 100 guest rooms and suites, a large outdoor pool house and fitness center, expansive meeting and event space, and two food and beverage outlets, including a 2,000-square-foot restaurant and a 1,000-square-foot grab and go eatery. Part of the 11-acre site being developed was made famous in the 2009 movie, “Taking Woodstock,” which chronicled how the Woodstock Music and Art Fair came to Bethel and the role that the former El Monaco Hotel played as the headquarters for the organizers in August 1969. The movie was based on the story by Elliot Tieber, who was president of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce and the son of the owners of The El Monaco.
Site planned for Unscripted Catskills and The Shops at White Lake
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