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VISITvortex is a celebration of each season and a portal to the great people and places of the Hudson Valley. Sharing the very best of local.

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for the spirit. With numerous top-of-theline lodging and dining options available, what better way to indulge in the beauty of the region than with a cozy escape?

Audrey’s Farmhouse

As the temperatures start to dip this winter, consider warming up at a toasty inn or resort in the Hudson Valley or Catskills. A staycation can do wonders

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Nestled in the heart of the quaint and historic town of Rosendale, alongside the Rondout Creek, The 1850 House offers elegant antique guest rooms and suites, designed for the modern traveler. The tavern boasts delicious comfort food and a fun bar, and all of Rosendale’s best hiking, walking, and shopping destinations are just a quick walk or drive away.

Emerson Resort & Spa is the picture of wintertime elegance. Its three suites all feature gas fireplaces, private decks, and luxury bathrooms with Swiss showers and air tubs. Its spa is top-notch, too, offering a full menu of self-care options as well as a sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Emerson is located a quick drive away from some of the best skiing options in the Catskills.

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5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper | 845-688-2828 | emersonresort.com

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Looking for a sweet and simple spot to get away for a couple of days? The Forsyth B&B is a cozy, modern gem located a short walk away from the historic Rondout waterfront. Owner-slash-chef Tamara Ehlin whips up inspired cooking for her guests with locally sourced ingredients, which may be enjoyed by the dining room fireplace. The four room options, plus the newly renovated Barn House, each have their own mix of vintage and modern decor, and guests will enjoy all the nearby shopping and dining that downtown Kingston has to offer.

With top-notch facilities, luxurious amenities, and seasonal sporting options galore, it’s no wonder Mohonk Mountain House is one of the most well-known resorts and spas in the Hudson Valley. Dive into this winter wonderland by ice skating in the beautiful outdoor pavilion, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing the many on-site trails, or snow tubing with the whole family. It’s all included in your stay. Then curl up by one of the many fireplaces to warm up, or relax in the spa’s eucalyptus steam room or outdoor heated mineral pool.

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85 Abeel Street, Kingston | 845-481-9148 | theforsythkingston.com

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Located at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains, The Greenhouses at Audrey’s Farmhouse are repurposed from a 1950’s flower nursery. Guest rooms are charming and modern, all with private patios. The 1700’s cedar-shake farmhouse has been rated #1 pet-friendly B&B in the US and has another set of contemporary guest rooms with an all-natural feel. The Greenhouses Kitchen serves fresh seasonal fare at the communal table. Wooded trails wind through the sprawling property, and outdoor firepits are ready to warm you up at the end of the day.

First opened in 1766 and listed on the register of Historic Hotels of America, The Beekman Arms Inn boasts no shortage of rustic-chic lodging options; decor strikes a balance between old-fashioned and contemporary, though amenities are unobtrusively modern. The Delamater Inn, its sister site, offers 50 romantic guest rooms, 29 of which also feature wood-burning fireplaces.

The Tavern includes a charming Colonial Taproom, and serves brunch on weekends, as well as lunch and dinner daily.

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Saint Hubert’s Lodge & Club features comfy, pet-friendly suites in the form of a great lodge and secluded cottages. It’s ideal for anyone seeking the true country experience. Guests are treated to delicious, in-season breakfasts featuring locally sourced produce, and all are welcome to use the lodge’s outdoor fireplace and heated pool. Situated on 165 acres of land, with its own hiking trails and scenic ponds, Saint Hubert’s is the perfect place to get away from it all.

If you are in the market for a resort that offers you all the wonders of a luxury cruise, in the form of a classic horse ranch—look no further than Rocking Horse Ranch Resort. This four-season family fun resort truly has it all: a Winter Fun Park for snow tubing, ice skating, and skiing (with skis provided); a Big Splash Indoor Water Park; beautiful horseback riding trails; organized family activities and live entertainment; all-inclusive, all-you-can-eat meals; and more.

Check their website for seasonal weekend events and year-round specials.

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Owned and lovingly cared for by Maggie Myer for more than 30 years, Whistlewood Farm Bed and Breakfast offers a cozy, no-frills stay just outside of Rhinebeck on a scenic working farm. Guests can expect a farmfresh breakfast and rustic, country-chic decor in both the Main Lodge and Carriage House (think handmade quilts, antique furnishings, and comfy sofas). Beautiful scenery surrounds you, complete with horse, trails, and an extensive wooded property.

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Located on a scenic plot of farmland in Milton, Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa has made a name for itself as both a weekend getaway destination and a spectacular event venue. All guest rooms in the 1764 Main House, the cottages, and guesthouses have their own unique decor, and most include a built-in fireplace and a view. The country-style breakfast options are nothing short of hearty, and their farm-to-table restaurant will keep you on site for sure. Oh, did we mention the indoor infinity pool and eucalyptus steam room in the luxury spa?

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Tucked away at the base of the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, The Luv Shack and The Country Inn B&B both offer the perfect blend of luxury and country-style charm. Rooms at the inn all include private baths and modern amenities, and The Luv Shack, a cozy cabin, makes for the perfect romantic getaway. The Country Inn Restaurant serves amazing wood-fired pizza, in addition to authentic Italian fare, all housemade. Some of the Catskills’ best adventuring options—including scenic hikes and world-class skiing—are just a drive away, but we really don’t think you’ll want to leave.

When you just need to get away, or meet up with with loved ones for a weekend, Best Western Plus, located right off the thruway near historic Uptown Kingston, could not be a more convenient option. Recently renovated with modern amenities throughout, Best Western has all your needs covered, and then some—your stay includes access to an indoor saltwater pool that’s kept warm year-round, a cocktail lounge, a game room, a gym, and continental breakfast, free of charge. Head up Route 28 for the mountains, or right into Uptown Kingston for shopping, and return for room service.

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1380 Country Road 2, Olivebridge | 845-657-8956 | krumville.com

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Go straight from the slopes to your guest suite or condo at The Kaatskill Mountain Club Lodge, Hunter Mountain’s on-site hotel. Enjoy an après-ski soak in the Jacuzzi in your suite, a swim at the radiant heat pool followed by a dip in the outdoor hot tub, or head to the full-service Mountain Club Spa for a soothing massage—there are options for everyone, ranging from a brief but focused muscle massage, to a longer and more relaxing hot stone or aromatherapy treatment. Everything you need for a ski weekend in the Catskills is right here, including an on-site restaurant, fitness center, video arcade, and more.

In the heart of the quaint ski town of Windham, just across the road from Windham Mountain Resort, is the Winwood Inn, offering various lodging options for groups of all sizes and entertainment for everyone. With a free shuttle service to the slopes, couples and families can take advantage of Windham’s “Playand-Stay” packages. Start the day with a complimentary breakfast, and come back for dinner at Rock’n Mexicana. Plenty of entertainment is on-site, including a game room, a movie theater, and DVD’s to take back to your guest room.

Enjoy the ambience of a classic ski lodge and all that Windham has to offer.

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At the base of Overlook Mountain, just down the road from the artist enclave of Woodstock, is Hotel Dylan, an ode to the bohemian style of the 60’s with contemporary amenities and simplicity. Guests will love the Scandinavian feel of the well-appointed decor, the outdoor firepits to enjoy year-round, and the spacious on-premises bar and restaurant Santa Fe that serves up Mexican food and margaritas like you’ve never had before. Located just off of Route 28, leading to the mountains, Hotel Dylan is a short drive away from the slopes (be sure to ask about their discount lift tickets), while a daytrip to Woodstock with its many streams, trails, shops, and restaurants is also within easy reach.

Looking for an unforgettable upstate experience? Wm. Farmer & Sons sits within view of the Hudson River in the historic mercantile town of Hudson, and is eager to provide you with that unique experience you’re looking for. With many accommodations and suites to choose from—all gorgeously decorated, with a nod to this former port town—guests will be spoiled with fine amenities and comfort. On site is an exquisite copper-laden bar and restaurant serving hearty farm-to-table fare and well-crafted cocktails. Spend the day in town, browsing the many art galleries, vintage and interior decor shops, boutiques, and record shops, and return to be pampered by the very attentive and caring folks at the inn.

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF OUR WINTER WONDERLAND Snuggle up beside a fireplace, ice skate in our pavilion, and enjoy farm-to-table cuisine. Rejuvenate at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, ranked the #1 resort spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

A farmhouse-style kitchen serving fresh seasonal fare at our communal farm table.

Reservations taken but not required.

Families always welcome.

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ince before the Revolutionary War, the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn has welcomed guests to the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Our property has operated continuously since 1766, retaining its colonial charm and character, while offering modern conveniences to guests seeking a historic vacation. With a campus style property that spans over 2.5 blocks of the Village, we have 80 hotel rooms, ranging from Historical to Modern. Being able to accommodate all of our guests needs.

The Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn gives guests the opportunity to experience

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Our dedicated staff will ensure that you have a stay that goes down in history.

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This week while working at the Woodstock Farm Festival, I discovered a new vendor I had never met before. Due to rain and thunderstorms in the forecast, many vendors didn’t show up; however, this ominous forecast did not stop a five-year-old boy from setting up shop next to me. He carried a tiny black stool (for him to sit on) and a slightly larger one. His mother lovingly draped a scarf over the larger stool, where he carefully laid out his product, placing a cardboard sign in front that read, in rainbow-colored letters, “COLORED ROCKS. 50 CENTS.” He then got him-

self a donut, sat down, and proceeded to rally in his customers. The parents of the young businessman-in-the-making watched from across the street, letting him have full reign over his business.

He’d yell, “Rocks! Rocks! Gotta get some rocks! Anyone want a rock?”

Next to him was a little glass jar for coins, which was soon filled, including some folded paper bills. As customers approached his stand, he spoke to them one by one, carefully guiding them to their perfect rock. He was a natural businessman—confident, polite, and charming, yet relentless.

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The Hudson Valley is home to a diverse culture of business owners, artisans, makers, and craftspeople. While it is known to be a destination spot for tourists and city dwellers, the small business economy is a distinctive characteristic of the region. When you hear that something’s been “handmade in the Hudson Valley,” you immediately feel the intention that went into making that product.

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It wasn’t what he sold that appealed to customers so much as the feeling and intention behind his business. (I’m sure no one went to the market that day because they had a dire need for purple, sparkly rocks.) The genuine passion and care that he put into coloring and selling rocks was irresistible for them. He believed in his product, and he believed people would enjoy it.

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Shopping locally also means you save on travel time and expenses.

Less time in the car means more time shopping, which might get the holiday shopping done sooner (which might be a plus!).

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TAKE THE SHOP LOCALLY HOLIDAY CHALLENGE Shopping locally keeps money circulating within our communities. Keeping the money in our hands supports local business owners. When you shop locally, you support a dream. You’re supporting someone’s adventure. VISITvortex is proud to be sponsoring a “Shop Locally Holiday Challenge” this season.

TO PARTICIPATE Do your holiday shopping locally and then write about your experience and send it to visitvortex@gmail.com by January 15, 2019.

The selected winner will be featured on VISITvortex social media channels in early February and will also receive a $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO A LOCAL BUSINESS. Happy (local) shopping!

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10 Main St #307, New Paltz 845-256-0522 • maglynsdream.com

“We’re a dazzling gift emporium in the heart of downtown Rosendale. We offer soaps and candles of all kinds, gifts that are good for you and good for your friends.”

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Holiday Festivities Every Weekend in December 4-8 Bruceville Road, High Falls, NY • IG: @barndayshighfalls

CHBO DRUMS GETTING YOU READY FOR THE STAGE

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SHOP LOCALLY Meet the Owner

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district, waxing and waning but never going away. Some shop owners retire, others relocate to busier locales, but new, creative retailers always seem to discover the hamlet and fall in love.

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We are all about helping people and promoting folks we work with.

It’s so important, these days, to gather together.

“When I first saw the Black Barn, I was immediately drawn to it and could not get it off my mind,” says Katherine McMillan, curator and purveyor at the Black Barn and owner of the brand Northern Grade. “I met with Ron [Sharkey] in late-January 2016, and I just walked in, and the smell of the wood and the details in the ceiling and space—the energy of the Barn spoke to me, and I wanted to be here forever. Later in the year I opened up at the Barn with Ron as a holiday pop-up, and he never got rid of me.”

Pratt, has been happily connecting lovers of well-crafted pieces with the things that they love since the mid-90s. He then found a hideaway in Accord and opened Downtown Antiques, which quickly became a go-to for interior designers. Something about Ron’s taste just resonates. When he acquired and renovated the Black Barn in High Falls, and it became the scene of the first iteration of the Field + Supply “modern makers craft fair” in 2014, The New York Times’ style magazine T took notice.

The Black Barn/Barn Days venture has a shimmer that’s hard to describe. Ron, the owner of the Barn with a degree in art education from

Katherine, meanwhile, had helped establish Northern Grade, a wellloved, rustic-chic brand that strives to connect “conscious consumers”

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We have local vendors popping up inside in the winter, and we welcome all and any who want to come in and create their own mini store with us for a day, a week, or a month. to “the American Creative.” “I started off in retail design work as a retailer with Northern Grade as a pop-up market in 2010, while living in Minnesota,” she recalls. “I helped create markets with a highend flea market feel.”

Northern Grade pop-up markets happened in 37 different US locations and overseas; there’s now a Northern Grade shop in Manhattan. But life was calling Katherine—who was born in New York City and raised in Brooklyn Heights, and spent summers and weekends in the woods in Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania—back to the country. “I think coming upstate was the best decision for me and my children, and to pursue the business projects I wanted.

I’m focusing on the Barn now, and other consulting projects in design and merchandising strategies.

And we’re growing the Barn markets into a place for designers and brands to come in and have a pop-up shop, year-round.”

Katherine is loving the upstate life. “I love living

here,” she says. “I love High Falls so much. The community-driven ideals in a small town are what I want my kids to grow up with and know. I go hiking in the woods at least once a week, I love how much there is to explore. I guess you could say I am a naturalist, and I like to be outdoors as much as possible. I like to keep things simple in my personal style. Bare necessities...basic supplies, but quality ones.”

Her instinct for quality—for clean lines and graceful curves and resonant objects—is evident on the Barn Days Instagram feed. Birdhouses, hammocks, stoneware, clothing, and furniture lure the eye and create a desire to experience them firsthand.

A key part of her dream is helping other creative souls to hone their own dreams. “My business, Barn Days, is a store, but I also work on design concepts and strategic partnerships for makers and artisans to grow and work with developers. If you want to build a store or market, I can try to

help you do that the right way—but I love meeting customers and owning a shop, so the Barn will always be my first love.”

Customers are Katherine’s special joy. “I get to meet so many different people!” she says. “We have a variety of folks come in, lots of people just exploring and wandering through town. We have regulars, all sorts of folks with one common characteristic: they love to shop for quality and discover new and interesting things that really have human connection. Whether it is an antique or something new, you can see that a person took care and time to create our goods.”

As a broker of both items and ideas, she’s filling a vital role in the Hudson Valley maker economy. “I sell quality goods, promote makers and artisans, design retail concepts, and create markets for local folks to sell goods,” she says. “Ron has been doing the tents for years, and it’s always drawn a huge crowd. Together, we are growing and mor-

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phing and getting more and more cool folks to come be vendors here.”

Hudson Valley folk, not to mention their metropolitan neighbors, have always loved a good community flea market; at the Barn, the experience becomes an art form in itself, curated and exquisite, yet downto-earth and welcoming. “When Ron let me try out my ideas and

products for a month, I got to see what we needed to do to make it work for the space and clientele.

We had music and drinks; we made it more than just a store. We have local vendors popping up inside in the winter, and we welcome all and any who want to come in and create their own mini store with us for a day, a week, or a month. We want to help.”

“I sell quality goods, promote makers and artisans, design retail concepts, and create markets for local folks to sell goods.”

That spirit extends to each customer who enters the space, and beyond to the wider community.

“I love meeting people and seeing how much every individual cares about what they are buying,” Katherine says. “It’s so interesting! I am also happy to see folks not wanting to waste a bag, or to add to the

overspending problem we have as consumers. People want to buy, but they are thoughtful and conscientious about it. I love learning the things you learn about personality and life and beauty by seeing how people shop—it’s really about community and chatting and who you meet. I enjoy that part a lot.”

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The Black Barn is retail for the wide-awake, the polar opposite of mass production and exploitation.

Ron’s eye for fine, rustic items, and Katherine’s instinct for cutting-edge makers, are blending into a species of marketplace with the potential to thrive far into the future.

“Our plans for the year are to open up the Barn to more local makers and brands who want to showcase their products and business,” Katherine says. “We want to host pop-ups inside and out,

and really engage vendors with the community.

We want it to be the place folks come to grow their business, meet a friend, have a coffee, host an event, or do something to open up to the community. We are all about helping people and promoting folks we work with. It’s so important, these days, to gather together.”

The best way to keep up with the latest, says Katherine, is to follow @barndayshighfalls and @ronsharkey on Instagram. Looking for an espe-

cially fine rustic piece, an outlet for your own retail passion, or an outing for the afternoon? Treat yourself well, and keep in mind your standing invitation to the happenings at the Black Barn/Barn Days.

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Reviewers rave about both the friendly welcome and the finery with equal, five-star enthusiasm.

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rowing up in western New York, Dave Pillard yearned for city lights. “I'm one of those people who fled small-town America and ran to NYC as fast as I could, swearing I’d never leave New York,” he says.

“Well, look where I am now!”

Surrounded by peaks and creeks, Dave is once again living—quite happily—in the countryside, running what a TripAdvisor reviewer calls “The Best Little Retail Store” on Main Street, in the sweet Catskill village of Phoenicia. “I guess there is some truth to the idea that life is a circle, and the familiar calls out to us,” he says. “Here I am back in the same kind of rural scenery.”

It’s been 25 years now since Dave found himself back in the hills. In 2002, he and then-partner Bill Forbes decided that a tasteful array of contemporary home goods, decor, art, and gifts would make the perfect complement to Bill’s existing store, The Tender Land—a more traditional and rustic gift shop (named after Bill’s favorite opera The Tender Land

by Aaron Copland; Dave still thinks it suits the Catskills to a T).

When Bill left the area in 2006, David blended the rustic aesthetic into his contemporary offerings, and the result is a unique shopping experience that pleases the senses, mind, and soul. Graceful, useful pottery, scented

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I'm very selective with what I offer, so my customers can assume they're getting good things at a good price.

soaps and candles, gleaming wood, fiber arts and sparkling jewelry surround the visitor; reviewers rave about both the friendly welcome and the finery with equal, five-star enthusiasm.

“I want people to feel comfortable and relaxed in my store,” says Dave. “I have a little something for everyone: babies, children, and adults young and old. There’s never any pressure—I tell people that if

they need help, to let me know. And I pride myself on my customer service—I gift wrap, I ship, and I fill my store with good, quality, affordable merchandise. I'm very selective with what I offer, so my customers can assume they're getting good things at a good price. I try to feature locally made products if they're appropriate for my store and the price is right. But don't forget—everything is made by the locals somewhere!”

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The Cats, says Dave, are “a pretty darn good place to be a country boy. I'd say my lifestyle here in the Catskills is like that of a lot of people’s—we like to have fun but we also relish in being laid-back. I enjoy socializing; meeting people who come into my store is one of my favorite things. But I also love sitting on my deck at home and looking at the trees swaying gently in the breeze.

It's easier to have that balance here.”

Tender Land Home has become something of a Phoenicia institution over the years, but returning visitors will always find something new. “There’s always new merchandise coming in,” says Dave, “to keep it fresh and exciting.” Finds that sparked him at press time include: elegant paper placemats featuring 19th-century William Morris floral designs, clever baby bibs that hold a pacifier within reach, a chic square

Graceful, useful pottery, scented soaps and candles, gleaming wood, fiber arts and sparkling jewelry surround the visitor. platter emblazoned with a lifelike trout. By the time you’re reading these words, there will be a fresh batch of quirky loveliness.

Tender Land Home has evolved with the times. Realizing he couldn’t compete with free shipping on massive pieces, Dave adjusted. “When I first opened sixteen years ago,

I sold much more furniture,” he says. “I still have some very beautiful locally made furniture, but I've changed the focus somewhat to smaller things that people can take back with them to their home here in the Catskills, or their apartment in the city.” Meanwhile, he’s embraced social media marketing with gusto, keeping fans and friends up on his

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latest finds on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest with the help of Chris Bick of Pioneer Agency.

Running a retail business in a hamlet of just a few hundred souls, even when it’s been named one of the “10 Coolest Small Towns in America” (Budget Travel, 2011), is inevitably an adventure. “I always tell people, if you're going to start a business in the Catskills, make your business plan and then throw it out the window,” Dave says. “You can't possibly plan for all the ups and downs that are peculiar to our area.

So have access to more capital than you thought you'd need, because you'll need it. Hang on for the ride with a tight grip, and eventually you'll pass that tipping point from start-up to successful business. Businesses are like fingerprints—each one is unique and has its own timeline.”

For Dave and his shop, that timeline continues to be a multilayered love story, bringing people together with the special pieces that will enhance their lives. “One of the things that I'm happiest about is that I have my own business in the Catskills and can live here full time,” he says. “It’s a dream of many people to do that, and I’m living that dream. I have a wonderful partner, Robert Hessler, who is an amazing ceramicist. He's supported himself for decades making his pottery from his studio in Kingston. We’re both lucky—we have each other, we have our friends, we have successful businesses. No matter where you live, that’s what it’s all about.”

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yde Park is genuinely old-school Hudson Valley, so rich in long-established assets and attractions that it has no need to brag or gentrify. It was home to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, a stomping grounds for Frederick William Vanderbilt, and is currently home to the Culinary Institute and its array of restaurants.

And, as locals have known for generations, one

of Hyde Park’s other main attractions is next-level thrifting, and the The Village Antique Center on Route 9 is one of its crowning glories.

“Oh, goodness, you want me to talk about myself,” says Rose Gaches. “Here, talk to ‘Mary.’” (Name changed by request.) “She’ll answer your questions.”

Mary takes the phone. Rose and Mary are both

originally from the Bronx “when it was countrified, which only people who lived there would understand,” Mary says. “Fifty years ago. We came up here and watched this change too, from cornfields on both sides of the highway to IBM bedrooms and beyond.”

Rose has been an avid antiquer since 1971; she and

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Mary have been friends since even before Rose founded The Village Antique Center 30 years ago. For 14 years, Mary had her own shop; nowadays, she comes in to hang out and help her friend. Antiquing, says Mary, is something that a person grows into. “It happened by accident. She became a collector, early on. She started collecting and collecting,

and then you have so much stuff that, you know, you sell, you upgrade, you study and learn a little more, and go a little higher-end, a little rarer.

“Some of us started early, ahead of the times. And Rose had the gift. She was always really into it. Like a superstar compared to us.” (“I AM NOT!” yells Rose firmly in the background,

The Center includes roughly 20 independent dealers, curated but not micromanaged, with a wide variety of tastes, specialties, and price ranges.

“Oh, she’s not. Yes you are,” says Mary.)

Rose’s denial notwithstanding, it is a matter of record that when The New York Times wrote about antiquing along the Hudson in 2008, the story was illustrated with a photo of a marble statue at her Village Antique Center. Reporter Anita Gates wrote: “small, rambling rooms were crammed with

merchandise from various dealers at various price levels. There was a spectacular selection of chandeliers ($265 and up, way up), a carousel horse on a rocking-horse base ($4,500), a gorgeous writing box with mother-of-pearl detailing ($1,100), a lovely inlaid walnut Art Deco secretary-armoire ($850) and a pretty collection of jewelry.”

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People like coming here because we have so much fun.

“Rose has a very good idea about things,” says Mary. “She does have a lot of unique items. There are people who live up this way who’ve been dealing with her forever, and she develops a high level of insight into their decorating and collecting needs.”

There’s a lot more to a pleasurable antiquing experience than simply buying something old. “We treat the customers like family,” says Mary, “whether it’s a collector we’ve been working with for years or a random newcomer. People like coming here because we have so much fun; we have people from other states— both dealers and vacationers—who stop in every year when they’re in the area.

There’s a special camaraderie to the fascination with quality old things. A lot of the regulars get a hug when they show up and again when they leave. We like people. They share things with us, and it makes a richer experience.”

The Center includes roughly 20 independent dealers, curated but not micromanaged, with a wide variety of

tastes, specialties, and price ranges.

“Everybody comes in,” says Mary, “second homeowners from the city, wealthy estate owners, those who don’t have much at all … and they all get the same warm welcome. We’ve helped some people furnish their entire homes. We have a ten-year-old girl who rides her bike here. I heard her telling someone ‘They love me here.’ Yes, we do.

“We were lucky. We grew up in great times. In the 80s, a bunch of us were all learning the business together—what a great time that was! Rose just always dealt with the most interesting and biggest pieces. Besides running the Center, she teaches antiques. There are always amazing pieces here—you should come on in and see.”

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Christen Drexler is a fashion industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience under her belt. Lucky for us, she’s brought her expertise up north to the Hudson Valley, and created OAK 42, a contemporary fashion and lifestyle boutique in Kingston.

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Christen’s vision for OAK 42 is simple: clean, contemporary apparel, accessories, and home goods at an affordable price point.

Christen officially opened OAK 42 in August 2016.

She and her husband had relocated upstate a few years earlier, eventually settling in Kingston in 2015, and Christen had entertained the idea of opening a boutique for some time. When OAK 42’s location became available, Christen was still working in corporate fashion in New York City. But the storefront—a cozy spot with beautiful tin ceilings, tucked away on John Street in Uptown Kingston—reminded her of the boutiques she loved in Nolita and Brooklyn.

It was too perfect to pass up, she says. Plus, Kingston was in need of some more retail destinations.

“I wondered, ‘Where do people shop around here?’” she recalls.

Christen’s vision for OAK 42 is simple: clean, contemporary apparel, accessories, and home goods at an affordable price point. Nearly everything in the store is priced under $100, save for coats and sweaters.

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But Christen doesn’t sacrifice quality or stylishness for a price tag. Her fashion industry experience has

“It’s cliché, but when people walk into the store, they say, ‘Oh, it’s very SoHo-looking,’” she adds

helped her forge valuable connections with sellers at showrooms in New York City’s Garment Center.

She carries popular, contemporary brands like Project Social T, BB Dakota, and Bel Kazan—fun, easy fashion that Christen describes as “cute and chic, but not complicated.”

with a laugh. “It’s clean-looking, but with a twist.

And I keep my inventory very tight and curated.”

Customers at OAK 42 really run the gamut.

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OAK 42 carries popular, contemporary brands like Project Social T, BB Dakota, and Bel Kazan—fun, easy fashion that’s “cute and chic, but not complicated.”

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girl from the city!”) This is what Christen loves most about running her boutique—meeting new people every day, and being part of the eclectic Kingston community. Her favorite thing to hear from returning customers is that they’re still loving and wearing the clothes or accessories they purchased from OAK 42 months ago.

In the New Year, Christen plans to expand the storefront, install new dressing rooms, and continue bringing in new brands. She doesn’t have any radical plans to transform OAK 42, but that’s totally OK with her: “If it works, it works.”

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feel the touch of trained and reverent human hands; the pieces look as though they come with enchantments hammered and smoothed in, bringing health and joy to those who wear them. Joanna Bliss crafts heirlooms.

When crafting a custom piece, Joanna works with love and intention, whether bringing new life to a treasured family piece or creating something from scratch.

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From simple bands to intricate, delicate pendant necklaces, J Bliss Studios jewelry has a distinctive feel; shapes and etching and settings are precise and yet somehow feel organic.

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Her talent is a legacy. Her mom taught art, and Joanna developed her own creative sensibilites early in her life. From the age of fifteen—first at Kingston High School and then at SUNY New Paltz—Joanna knew she wanted to work with stone and metal, and has never looked back.

Jared, the other “J” of J Bliss, grew up in Dad’s design studio and filled notebook after notebook with sketches —some realistic, some fantastical—full of almost-real creatures and whimsical worlds.

“Every piece, whether one-of-a-kind jewelry or artwork, has a story, and working so intimately with customers, we get to connect with them and be a part of it.”

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own store one day. Once she reunited with Jared, she realized right away that their works, as well as their personalities, were a good fit. “The first event we did together was Celebration of The Arts in New Paltz in 2010,” says Joanna. “For the next six years we continued doing this work on the side, growing and learning our business. In 2016, we both committed full-time to our business, becoming J Bliss Studios in May, and opening our own shop that August on Tinker Street in Woodstock.”

The location was a logical choice. “Woodstock has a history of supporting art and artists, which draws many people who appreciate them,” says Jared. “There’s an enthusiasm for artist-owned-and-operated shops. Joanna has worked in Woodstock since she was 16, so she’s familiar with the community and the customers. Also, we are the only jeweler in town with a shop that offers repairs or custom work made on-site.”

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“Sustainable practices are important to us, so we work with recycled gold and silver, harmony diamonds, and heirloom stones.”

Both Joanna and Jared grew up in Ulster County and find it a nurturing place for their art. “We especially love the natural beauty,” says Joanna.

“And living in a community that has an appreciation and understanding of the arts is important to us. The region has been inspiring and supporting artists for centuries, and we love being a part of that story!”

And the region loves them right back.

“People who have an appreciation for art and locally handmade items enjoy coming into the studio,” says Jared.

“Most are locals or part-time residents, but we also serve tourists, and we have some customers that travel specifically for us. It’s important to us to be accessible to locals and have pieces at a variety of price points.”

As Joanna and Jared were preparing to open their shop, the couple worked on a business plan with Ulster County’s Small Business Development Center, a program that provides free coaching for young entrepreneurs. They knew that they had something special to offer. “With one of us always in the shop, customers work directly with the artists creating their work, and can see the studio where it is made,” says Jared. “Sustainable practices are important to us, so we work with recycled gold and silver, harmony diamonds, and heirloom stones. We’re always creating new designs, expanding our range of work. Since everything is handmade, no two pieces are alike, so there is always something new and exciting to discover with each visit.”

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When crafting a custom piece, Joanna works with love and intention, whether bringing new life to a treasured family piece or creating something from scratch. “We offer our own designs and often create customized versions of them for our customers; we’ll also work with clients to create entirely new designs to suit their needs,” she says. “I often work with a customer’s old jewelry and heirloom stones to redesign them. We join in the excitement of new couples starting their journey, or the reflection of those who have lost a love. Bringing new life to heirloom pieces can be very emotional. We’ve helped those looking to commemorate a moment in the past or present, and families who are reconnecting at a tender moment. Every piece, whether one-of-a-kind jewelry or artwork, has a story, and working so intimately with customers, we get to connect with them and be a part of it. Nothing is more rewarding than sharing these beautiful and emotional moments with our customers!”

“We also love being able to work together, whether it’s side by side on independent projects or collaboratively,” says Jared. “As partners in life and business, as well as best friends, being able to work in the studio together is truly special.” His pen-and-ink works and art objects

seem to spring from a nearby planet in the same enchanted universe, at once whimsical and deep.

With a one-year-old son and a two-year-old studio on Tinker Street, the couple still finds time to enjoy Hudson Valley living to the fullest. “We love being in nature, as well as watching nature documentaries about the wonders of the world—especially David Attenborough’s,” says Jared. “Joanna has always been passionate about community and connecting with others around her, especially those involved in the arts. I studied literature and philosophy in school, and being an avid reader informs my art. I’m especially influenced by science fiction, notably Ursula K. Le Guin, and my book collection could be described as expansive.”

“Having a baby a year after opening a business, we’ve needed to play to our strengths and carefully balance our time,” says Joanna. “It’s been a challenge, but the business and the baby are both growing steadily! We like being able to do a little bit of everything; having different types of work to do keeps things fresh and can help prevent creative blocks. We also both enjoy being able to work directly with our customers.”

As the future unfolds, expect an ever-expanding array of unique and lovely pieces. “We hope to expand our fine jewelry line,” says Joanna. “We often make gold pieces to order, but want to expand the number of designs we have in gold in the shop. And Jared has been creating more art objects, like matryoshka dolls and exquisite blocks, and plans to have more in the near future, such as ornaments.”

Each summer, the couple plans to hold a Studio Celebration with new works and refreshments; for 2019, they want to add live music. But don’t wait for summer. Make J Bliss Studios part of your next Woodstock weekend; the studio is open Thursday through Monday, just down the alley at “Lotus Lane” off Tinker Street. For a sneak peak, feast your eyes on JBlissStudios.com, and follow @JBlissStudios on Instagram to see the very latest.

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THE APPLE BIN HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT HOLIDAY! We’ve got all the holiday fixins: Pies, Cookies, Gift Baskets, Christmas Trees, Decorations and More!

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handcrafted gift wrapping by melissa hewitt

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ift wrapping for the holidays can be a real chore. Often it is saved for the last minute, and we find ourselves wrapping feverishly, with the gift-giving deadline looming and feelings of regret that we procrastinated for so long. We at VISITvortex decided that this year, we are not only going to be proactive about our gift wrapping, but we are going to be creative and have fun with it!

We are happy to share our experience with you, and hope that we inspire you, not only in new and creative ways to make your own wrapping papers, but also in building vibrant community.

Just by making it into a fun event with friends, gift wrapping turns out to be a surprisingly lovely and gratifying process.

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About once a month, friends and acquaintances within our community get together to explore a new craft of mutual interest. Whether it’s indigo-dying of fabrics, making leather pouches and purses, or pressing flowers, it’s a chance to get together, share good food and wine, make new friends, and deepen existing relationships. While preparing for this Holiday/Winter issue, we thought it would be fun to plan a gift wrapping piece around our crafting get-togethers. Just by changing the energy and feel of the process, and making it into a fun event with friends, gift wrapping turned out to be a surprisingly lovely and gratifying process.

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Dip-dying paper allows for versatility in both colors and design. We created our own all-natural dyes using goldenrod, indigo, black walnut, and pokeberry.

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Naturally Hand-Dyed Papers: Dip-dying paper allows for versatility in both colors and design. We created our own all-natural dyes using goldenrod, indigo, black walnut, and pokeberry, which added another creative and fun element to the process.

Folding thin white paper into triangle shapes and then dipping the corners into various colors made for unique and vibrant results. Special thanks to MJ! Rubber-Stamped Papers: Using premade rubber stamps (for a more custom and personalized feel, you could make your own stamps using linoleum cuts, or even a simple potato). No need to buy expensive inks—feel free to use any extra paint you have on-hand. Whites and silvers look great on kraft paper, and darker colors stand out best on rolled white paper, which can be purchased at any craft store.

Flower Rubbing: With the help of a local florist friend who brought a bunch of flowers to work with, we experimented with various rubbings. We loved the look of the delicate hydrangea flowers, and were fascinated by the different impressions that each type of flower created. Feel free to experiment with a variety of flowers at home. Simply place the flowers between your sheet of paper and wax paper, and rub with the back of a spoon.

Using premade rubber stamps is an easy way to make a custom wrapping paper

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Wrap and Embellish with Natural Yarn, String, and Twine: Take your wrapping to another level by wrapping the gift boxes with yarn, string, or twine in unique and interesting ways.

Fabric Wrapping: Furoshiki, as it’s known in Japan, is the tradition of wrapping clothes, gifts, or other goods in cloth or fabric. This is a resourceful way to get rid of leftover fabrics and scraps you have around the house. Group gifts together with complementary

fabrics. Create more interest by using a wide range of textures, prints, and colors. Use string or ribbon to tie off/close the wrapping, rather than using tape.

Embellish with Nature: Make your gifts really stand out by bringing the outdoors in. Gather hearty items from nature, such as evergreen and fir clippings, red berries or holly, birch bark, tree bark covered in lichen, or pinecones. Try with dried flowers, leaves, feathers, or beads for a different look.

Giftwrapping with this kind of intention is a special way to show your love and appreciation for your friends and family.

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bring the outdoors in

Decorate packages with evergreens, bark, or flowers.

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PANCAKES!!!

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Catered parties aren’t just for milestones anymore. The delightful sensation of being catered to (literally) can make any gathering extra special and give you that wonderful feeling of spoiling your family

and friends. With the variety of excellent catering services available in the Hudson Valley, there’s no reason why you can’t host the dinner party of your dreams and, come party time, have the energy to enjoy it.

Whether it’s a cocktail party with passed hors d’oeuvres or a feast for the extended family, let us help ease your mind about splurging on your special event.

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Tablescape by Michael Van Nort, Co-owner of FRED, High Falls

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1. l e s s s t r e s s

We all know that feeding the masses starts days ahead of time with recipe hunting, list making, and ingredient shopping. Not to mention crunch time when everything has to come together. With a caterer to handle all of this, you can concentrate on the parts of planning you love, like decorating, planning fun activities, or finding the perfect outfit.

2. m e n u o p t i o n s

If some of your friends follow a gluten-free or vegan diet, while others love nothing more than traditional shepherd’s pie with rich gravy, we’ve got caterers on our list who can handle both with aplomb. Chefs who work with vegan or gluten-free fare know how to ensure those options are just as tasty as anything else on the menu, thus avoiding unsatisfied guests (or, worse yet, allergic reactions).

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3. m o r e p l ay t i m e

You invited folks over because you love their company, right? With a caterer handling the serving and the refreshments, you’re free to get into those long, lovely conversations, go outside for a photo session, or dance the whole set without fretting over whether your guests’ food and drink needs are met.

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Talk to a few caterers; many offer ranges of service from full-on event design and planning, decor, and clean-up, to simply showing up at the door with savory trays and pans full of goodness and vanishing again.

We all know your friends are there to see you and would be perfectly happy with the same deviled eggs and wings as last year. But why not spoil yourselves with something more exotic? Caterers in the Hudson Valley know exactly where to source the perfect local ingredients. Your guests can indulge themselves on foods that are more complicated than you might attempt to create in your own kitchen. A caterer is dedicated to preparing those dishes flawlessly.

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A Unique Blend of Whiskey & Brandy

SAKA

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

The premier Sushi restaurant in the Hudson Valley for over 23 years. Only the freshest sushi with an innovative flair.

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Taco Tuesdays- $5 Tacos & $5 Margaritas Half-Price Wednesdays- Half price Tofu Wings & $4 Draft Beer Specials Burger Thursdays- $15 Burger and Beer Special

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Nestled at the base of the Catskills where modern luxury meets rustic charm.

Inn includes private bath, wifi, flat-screen TV, queen bed, AC, sitting area.

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Meet the Owners

o l s e n & c o m pa n y by anne pyburn craig p h o to s b y r a c h e l c o l l e t

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Word is out around Saugerties: Olsen & Company, the cafe and specialty grocery store that opened on Partition Street in June 2017, is exactly what the town needed. With its selec-

has become a go-to shop in the village. Sourcing mostly from local suppliers, Olsen & Co. carries a unique array of cheeses, jams, syrups, sauces, pasta, honey, herbs, meat, dairy, and eggs,

tion of quick, healthy salads and sandwiches, delectable freshbaked goods, organic coffee and espresso, and all sorts of other goodies to bring home, it

as well as home and body care products. It’s a specialty place, but not so special that it’s not extremely useful; it offers solid value and top quality.

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MEET THE OWNERS prepared foods, and every product we stock our shelves with.”

–Marianne Olsen, co-owner

As a lover of cooking and eating good fresh food, Marianne found herself doing some catering for commercial shoots and recording studios, as well as some private chef work for well-known musicians. The Olsen Family Farm, a collaboration with daughter Elizabeth who had gone to college for animal science, began producing goats’ milk soaps that they could sell online and at farmers markets and craft fairs where they met producers

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“We are careful and thoughtful about each ingredient we put into our

The concept of Olsen & Company (O&Co for short) began in the Saugerties countryside and is a collaborative venture. Marianne Olsen was one of the many children of young families in the 60s who, seeking fresh air and open spaces, relocated upstate from Brooklyn.

She eventually met and married a man from Saugerties and together they raised five children on a piece of land gifted by his family.

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of fine artisanal foods. Meanwhile, the Olsens tossed around the dream of opening the sort of place they wished they could find when shopping downtown. Another family member, Janelle OlsenLeipheimer, turned out to be the missing piece to this vision, and was just the right fit. The perfect space opened up, and it was time.

O&Co is a long-polished dream that’s been realized with love and hard work. “Our lifestyle is very similar to the one we promote through our business,” says Marianne. “We appreciate well-made products, espe-

cially from local, small businesses. From our homes to our food to how we spend our free time, we are careful in our selections. We believe in slowing down and appreciating what the beautiful Hudson Valley has to offer. We value family and time spent together, especially when it includes good food and great wine.”

Growing up in the Saugerties countryside, neither Elizabeth nor Janelle had thought that they’d find professional fulfillment right in the village. But life is truly what happens while you’re making other plans.

“I grew up thinking I would never stay here,” says

Elizabeth. “I went away for college and moved to Pennsylvania for a short period. Then I realized the Hudson Valley had turned into a place that was really unique and had a lot to offer me. Now I can’t see myself anywhere else.”

Janelle, meanwhile, had headed to the big city to study fashion, and stayed a while. “I spent 10 years living the fast-paced life,” she says. “I decided it was time to slow down, so I left the city to move back to Saugerties. And I found I’d never realized how special this town was.”

It’s a specialty place, but not so special that it’s not extremely useful; it offers solid value and top quality.

“As consumers ourselves, we wanted a place to purchase great cheese, fresh bread, and other provisions under one roof,” says Elizabeth. “Since something like that didn’t exist here, we thought why not just open it ourselves? It was years before the perfect spot was available and the timing was right in all of our lives. The final push for us was the agreement from Janelle to be our third partner.

She moved back to Saugerties at the perfect time, and now we know we could’ve never done this

without her. The storefront was ideal for us as a new business; we didn’t want to take on too much, and it was a blank slate—small, cute, and quaint.

Not to mention, Partition Street is absolutely the most prime location for a business in Saugerties.”

The team set about working with local distributors, learning how to use an espresso machine properly, and “tasting a lot of cheese,” they recall. Not all relatives make great coworkers, but

these three do. “The dynamic between the three of us as owners is unique. Sometimes it’s amazing.

Sometimes it’s a little hard. Sometimes it’s really hard. Most of the time we have a great time working together. We’re family so that can go both ways. But at the end of the day, it’s nothing a good bottle of wine can’t fix. We each have different strengths, and we work together harmoniously to get the job done. And we love not having a boss. We—us three—are the boss.”

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A shared philosophy informs their business practices. “We try to be very honest about what we’re offering. We are careful and thoughtful about each ingredient we put into our prepared foods, and every product we stock our shelves with. We taste before we buy or serve something. We try to keep our prices fair. We buy organic when we can. We’re always open to new ideas and suggestions from our customers. We want to know our customers and what they like or are looking for

when they come into our shop. If we can’t help them, we always do our best to send them to someone who can.”

However, the commitment to customer service at Olsen & Co is paramount. “Our services are limitless,” they say. “We offer organic coffee, clean, locally sourced food, and a wide variety of local products. We want to be able to offer options for everyone, so we do our best to cater to most dietary

restrictions. We want to make people happy, so there isn’t much we wouldn’t do to accommodate our customers. Last year, we even baked 30 preordered Thanksgiving pies.”

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things a little differently. One business can’t cater to every person. And within a small community, it’s best to encourage and support other businesses. We also think, as consumers, it’s important to spread your love and try to support each business in different ways.”

With the adventure heading toward its second birthday, the Olsens couldn’t be happier with their progress—“People are still walking through the door!

And we’re still here!”—and are thinking it might be fun to be able to offer even more of the good things they and their customers love. “We’d love to be able to accommodate more customers. It’s a challenge to keep from buying 35 kinds of amazing jam!

Seriously, we need a bigger space. It’s not quite a plan yet, we’re not sure when or if, but we’re open to it and on the lookout for the next place we can make our own.”

We believe in slowing down and appreciating what the beautiful Hudson Valley has to offer.

That low hum you hear is the purr of approval of lovers of fine, fresh, local food and stunning coffee. Would you like yours to be drip, pour over, espresso, cappuccino, or cold brew? I’ll take mine with a shot of maple syrup and a chocolate chip hemp cookie. Mmmm.

o l s e n & c o m pa n y 81 Partition Street, Saugerties 845-247-7189 olsenandcompany.com olsenfamilyfarm.com

Olsen & Co is open for breakfast and lunch every day but Tuesday.

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Now offering a full juice and smoothie drink menu.

All day breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch service.

Open 6 days a week

9am - 3pm

845-565-4616

99 liberty street

BREAKFAST • LUNCH BREADS • PIES COOKIES • PASTRIES CATERING • KIDS CLASSES

26 Main Street, Milton 845 795 5550 fridasbakeryny.com

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81 Partition Street, Saugerties 845-247-7189 www.olsenandcompany.com SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

CLOSED TUESDAYS

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Burgers & Beer: Tuesday Nights

Outdoor Dining & Events

Live Music!

Live Live Music!

Live Music!

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$10 Pasta: Friday Nights

Full Service Bar

4th Thurs: Trivia Nights

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Patio Patio dining Patio dining Patio dining in dining season! in season! in season! in season!

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Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wing Wing & Wing & Wing & & Pasta Pasta Night!

Pasta Night!

Pasta Night!

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Parties indoor or out!

Wednesday Wing Night!

Ask about Jack+Jill Shower/Golf packages.

Closed Mondays (and Tuesdays during Jan. & Feb.) Open Open Open year Open year year Round year Round Round Round atDock at The at The at Stone The Stone The Stone Dock Stone Dock Dock Golf Dock Golf Golf Course Golf Course Course Course At The Stone Golf Course

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Woodfired Pizza & Entrees

Upscale Steak & Seafood

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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for winter wonder Ski the snow-covered slopes of the Catskills. Marvel at the holiday lights of Historic Huguenot Street.

Cozy up fireside in a Victorian bed & breakfast. Get lost in the magic of the Hudson Valley in winter.

SEEK FOR YOURSELF.

ULSTER COUNTY NEW YORK

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OUTDOORS

Outdoors

t o p p l a c e s t o c r o s s - c o u n t ry s k i &

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One of the best ways to experience the winter season in the Hudson Valley is by cross-country skiing our area’s scenic parks and destinations. Miles of ski trails with varied terrain offer something for everyone.

Not only is cross-country skiing an equalparts strenuous and enjoyable workout, the sport also allows you to rediscover your favorite parks dressed in winter white! Here are a few of our favorites.

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location: Kerhonkson trails available: 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) fees: $10 Parking Fee $10 Ski Fee for Adult $9 Ski Fee for Senior $7 Ski Fee for Junior (17 and under) rentals: Not on site - Visit Rock and Snow in New Paltz hours of operation: 9:00am - sunset description: With miles and miles and MILES of groomed carriage roads, in addition to many ungroomed trails, Minnewaska State Park in the Shawangunks is an excellent destination for cross-country skiing in the Hudson Valley. With its added elevation, this area holds on to snow better than its surrounding valley, making it a great locale for gliding through that powder. Plus, its unique ecology and geography of pitch pines and white Shawangunk conglomerate make it a mesmerizing place to explore!

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location: Marbletown/Gardiner

Not only is cross-country skiing an equal-parts strenuous and enjoyable workout, the sport also allows you to rediscover your favorite parks dressed in winter white!

trails available: Exact mileage unknown, but MANY trails! fees: $15 per person entry fee (for non-members) rentals: Not on site - Visit Rock and Snow in New Paltz hours of operation: Sunrise to one hour after sunset description: Another gorgeous preserve nestled within the Shawangunk region of the Hudson Valley is Mohonk Preserve. This park offers a more “rugged” skiing experience as only certain carriage roads are groomed while other backcountry trails remain ungroomed. You can either begin your journey from the Spring Farm Trailhead or from the West Trapps Trailhead.

For those looking for a more intense, perhaps even more advanced excursion, I’d suggest beginning at the Spring Farm Trailhead, which has immediate uphill climbs and a network of ungroomed trails. The West Trapps Trailhead offers a gentler (and straighter) skiing experience on the Overcliff and Undercliff carriage roads, though the trails are limited.

Visit mohonkpreserve.org for more information on these skiing routes.

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location: New Paltz trails available: About 50 kilometers (31 miles) fees: $21 per person – Midweek $26 per person – Weekends and Holidays rentals: On-site (Adults: $24; Children under age 12: $17) hours of operation: 9:00am – 4:30pm description: For those searching for an almost luxurious cross-country skiing experience, make Mohonk Mountain House your destination. With over 30 miles of groomed (yes, groomed!) trails to enjoy for both the beginner and the advanced skiier, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect route for your skill level. Bring your own equipment or rent from the hotel’s ski shop where the knowledgeable staff will guide you toward which trail is best suited for you. At this beautiful site, you can ski up to Skytop Tower, enjoy a lakeside jaunt, or explore any number of trails offering sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains.

There you have it, folks—three wonderful places to crosscountry ski this season right in your own backyard! Hopefully this adds another winter activity to your repertoire and gives you another way to ski those winter blues away. Fingers crossed we get just the right amount of snow … not too much, not too little … Goldilocks style. Happy skiing!

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YOU’RE GOING TO NEED WATER. Let Binnewater Ice Co. provide all of your ice and water needs.

25 S Pine Street, Kingston, NY 845-331-0504 binnewater.com

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SKI | RIDE | TUBE ZIPLINE | APRÈS SPA | STAY

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• A few short blocks from the Historic Stockade and trendy Uptown Kingston • Heated, saltwater indoor pool and recreation center • Complimentary Wi-Fi and hot American breakfast • State-of-the-art fitness center • First Capitol Bistro & Bar, serving dinner and room service NYS Thruway Exit 19 – direct easy access to all Catskill Ski areas via Route 28 or I-87 in less than an hour Visit bwpkingston.com for special Winter ‘Ski & Stay’ packages!

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OUTDOORS

Outdoors

time to hit the slopes!

Vibes. Terrain. Amenities. Crisp, ample snow. Skiers and snowboarders will find a friendly, expert welcome and so many cool slopes to explore at our area’s mountains

that you may wonder why anyone bothers to go anywhere else. Getting away for the day, or the weekend? Take your pick. You may find you have more than one favorite.

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At Belleayre Mountain, they’ve been improving terrain parks and adding competitive alpine and freeriding programs with the help of the New York Ski Educational Foundation. A large beginner area, moguls, and glade skiing make Belleayre a great destination with something to delight every skier and snowboarder in the group. The new Catskill Thunder Gondola will glide you to the summit for breathtaking views of the Catskill Forest Preserve, part of $8 million in improvements under way.

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Windham Mountain Resort offers its own 1,600-foot vertical, laced with 54 trails, 6 terrain parks, and 12 lifts. Westside six, a brand-new high-speed, six-passenger chairlift, is opening this season. Windham has also installed extensive renovations to make accessing lifts easier, improve ticket-scanning technology, and add nearly 100 new

high-efficiency snowmaking guns. Resort amenities include multiple dining options, a spa, a fitness center, and a movie theatre. Windham is an exceptional place to up your game, with the innovative Terrain Based Learning™ Method, and coaching for all ages including the Own It! package, the Fear Workshop, and I Heart Snowboarding.

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Hunter Mountain is pleased to announce the opening of Hunter North, an entirely new face that’s been added to the mountain with the help of a $9-million-dollar expansion project.

Hunter now offers four mountain faces, and the additional 85 acres increases the total their skiable terrain by 33 percent, adding five new trails, four new glades, and a second high-speed lift. Skiiers and snowboarders alike will find a wide range of options for all levels on this 1600-foot vertical-drop mountain, including four freestyle terrain parks and more than 65 total trails. The resort offers convenient and fun amenities (multiple eateries, evening Snowcat tours, the Mountain Club Spa) for all that downtime off the slopes, and hosts a number of on-hill races and competitions.

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Plattekill Mountain has a vertical drop of 1,100 feet and something for everyone, from the double-black-diamond set to absolute beginners. Family-run, welcoming, and seldom crowded, Plattekill is a local favorite. Experts adore the playful and challenging terrain, families love the bargains, and everyone loves the friendliness. The focus here is on the slopes, whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. The

laid-back atmosphere is what makes it so down-to-earth and accessible. There are a variety of lessons and programs to choose from for young skiiers and snowboarders, and local youth can take advantage of the multi-week Alpine Junior Development Program. Plattekill also offers affordable Learn to Ski and Board packages. It’s fun for the entire family. You can even rent the whole mountain for a private party.

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469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury 607-326-3500 plattekill.com

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84 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 845-688-5851 www.nesteggshop.com Shop Online: thenesteggcountrystore.com

An Old Fashioned Country Store We are located in the heart of The Catskill Mountains.

We carry Minnetonka Moccasins, chimes, puzzles, local books & maps, gemstones, homemade fudge, jewelry, candy, t-shirts, games, crafts and so much more. We are packed to the rafters with fun, practical, and hard-to-find merchandise. Come visit us for a unique shopping experience.

OUR HOMEMADE FUDGE IS WORTH THE TRIP!

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THE NEW 73 BROADWAY KINGSTON, NY

New Orleans Style Cuisine — Open 7 Days — Sunday Brunch 11-4 • Outdoor Seating with Sunset Views Craft Cocktails & Craft Beer Wednesday - 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine | Thursday – Rib Night theparishrestaurant . com

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DRINK

Winter Cocktails

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When the days end early and the cold nights settle in, a good fire can keep us warm, but a seasonal cocktail can loosen up those shivering bones from the inside out, allowing us to ease into winter and enjoy a cozy evening, whether at home with a loved one or out with friends and neighbors. Crown Lounge in Kingston crafts unique cocktails for the spirit of every season, and we are delighted to share some their winter specialties with you. With seasonal flavors such as cranberry and cider, and lavish liqueurs like buttered gold rum and bourbon cream, these libations just might make you glad that winter is here to stay for a while.

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Let the warm service and luxurious decor of Crown in Kingston’s Stockade District melt the bitter cold right out of you, or invite some friends over to test out your own mixologist skills at home. Here are a few of Crown’s secrets to relieving the winter chill….

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Cranberry sage shrub Orange bitters Prosecco Whole cranberries for garnish

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Mezcal Lime Pineapple Ginger Topped with Graft cider

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Fat washed buttered gold rum Calvados Egg white Demerara simple syrup

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aleah recipe

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.5 oz 151 rum 1 oz Black Button Bourbon Cream 1 oz Kahlúa Coffee Topped with salted caramel whip

Salted Caramel Whip: • • •

Kosher salt Caramel melted down Heavy whipping cream

In a glass mug, rim the glass with sugar. Add in the 151 rum & light it. Rotate the glass to caramelize the sugar.

Put in a couple dashes of nutmeg & cinnamon. Add in the Kahlúa and bourbon cream, along with the coffee. Leave a little room for the whipped cream. Layer the whip on top, and sprinkle a touch more nutmeg & cinnamon.

c ro w n

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COLD WEATHER, WARM HEARTS

845.331.1921 esterwine.com

57 North Front St. Uptown Kingston

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Amazing handcrafted brews, unique cocktails Amazing handcrafted & classic comfort food. brews, unique cocktails & classic comfort food.

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Award Winning Beers - Great Food - Sunday Brunch

Rip Van

Winkle

4545 Route 32 Catskill, NY www.ripvanwinklebrewery.com

our cozy new tasting room is located right in the heart of new paltz!

a great place to stop in and grab a pint. take home a growler or seasonal goods from our farm market.

8 rotating taps. local cider, wine and seasonal cocktails.

trivia every wednesday from 7-9pm. live music and events!

THE OUTPOST

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Rosendale • 845-658-7077 • yourearthdesigns.com

Events

“Victoria Gardens has a uniquely curated selection of ornaments that go well beyond the traditional Christmas themes.”

DIY Wreath Making Studio Call or stop by! (845) 658-9007

Make your own holiday wreath in our open wreath making studio. Perfect for a night with friends, mother-daughter quality time, or solo crafting time! Call or stop by to schedule your appointment. Wreath Studio opens after Thanksgiving.

Holiday Open House

Saturday November 24th & Sunday the 25th We have an extensive selection of house plants, holiday plants, gifts, ornaments, garden statuary, bird houses, lanterns, pottery, and so much more.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/victoriagardens

Rosendale

1 Cottekill Rd & Rt 213

RO S E N DA L E , NY

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Fireside Warmth Inc. A full service hearth shop.

OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY: WOOD, GAS, COAL & PELLET STOVES INSERTS AND FIREPLACES INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

At home with a Jøtul connoisseur

Visit our complete showroom with display models as well as accessories for all your hearth needs.

Our expert staff, unmatched selection and reasonable prices have helped Fireside Warmth Inc. earn our reputation for convenience, quality and value.

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Wellness

flora beauty by samantha manzella

Janette Bower, founder of 58Flora and Flora Beauty, was born and raised in the Hudson Valley. The city life called to her at age 22, and she relocated to New York, where she spent the next two decades honing her craft as a hair colorist. By age 28, Janette and partners

opened a boutique hair salon in trendy SoHo. “It was a dream come true,” she says, recalling how she enjoyed cultivating relationships her “wonderful, inspiring” clients.

Somewhere around this time, Janette’s interest in holistic beauty began to blossom.

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WELLNESS of women who always strived to learn and grow.

Intrigued, she enrolled in classes to further her knowledge in aromatherapy, perfumery, green medicine, and psychology, all disciplines that inform her work to this day. Janette believes the impulse to create runs in her blood: Her father was a chemist by trade, and she comes from a long line

In October 2017, she launched 58Flora, a line of luxury hair, face, and body products with a focus on clean, quality ingredients and strong performance. All products—think elegant perfumes, soothing facial mists, and luxurious body oils—are free of synthetics, parabens, and phthalates and

Flora Beauty offers a variety of services, including acupuncture, waxing, facials, massage therapy, hair styling, and coloring.

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It started slowly: Janette began creating aromatherapy blends to incorporate into her services.

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All products—think elegant perfumes, soothing facial mists, and luxurious body oils—are cruelty-free. are cruelty-free, keeping in line with Janette’s ethos of causing no harm and promoting self-care.

Less than a year later, Janette opened Flora Beauty, a wellness apothecary and spa tucked away on John Street. Kingston’s upstate demographic and ease of access to the surrounding area drew her in, since she already felt the push to return to her country roots, and she couldn’t resist the quaintness of John Street. “It reminds me of SoHo or Paris,” she says. Her team offers a variety of services, including acupuncture, waxing, facials, massage therapy, hair styling, and coloring. What ties it all together is a passion for natural beauty products free of harmful ingredients, and a mindbody-soul approach to wellness—two core values Janette says her clients at Flora Beauty also hold close to heart.

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Moving forward, Janette plans to continue expanding 58Flora’s product line and the studio at Flora Beauty, all the while staying true to her original vision of creating of a natural, holistic sanctuary right here in the Hudson Valley.

“I’ve been on a long journey to get to this point,” she adds, “so I’m extremely grateful for opportunities and the passion that drives me to create.”

58 f l o r a / f l o r a b e au t y

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607 County Rt 6 High Falls, NY

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MAKING YOUR EVENT EXTRAORDINARY

Facials and Waxing Therapeutic Massage Gift Certificates Skincare Products and Gifts

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You’ve been taking care of everyone else this winter and it’s not over yet. Getting through the holiday rush, shoveling out the car to get to work. Sledding or snow tubing with the kids. Not to mention, that winter cold and indoor heating can make your skin cracked and dry. Seasonal depression can sap the energy you need to do everyday things.

That is why making time to reenergize yourself is essential, not only to make it through the winter months, but also to enjoy them.

Not to worry, help is here! The Hudson Valley is replete with opportunities to immerse yourself in floatation therapy, slow down and stretch with yoga, or spend some time away at a resort and spa.

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b u t t e r m i l k fa l l s i n n & s pa

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Stay for a day, an evening, a weekend, or weeklong retreat on this blissful 75-acre Hudson River Valley estate. At the 1764 Main House, luxurious lodging awaits with rooms, private cottages, and guest houses. The Buttermilk Day Spa offers a menu of special treatments: body scrubs and wraps, massage therapies, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, and spa lunch. Henry’s at the Farm Restaurant serves farm-to-table favorites. Indoor and outdoor reception sites with Hudson Valley vistas make this a restful location for a special occasion. Visit the organic kitchen garden, orchard, aviary, apiary, and livestock barns at the adjoining Millstone Farm. Be sure to check out Buttermilk’s spa special of the month and package getaways.

Allow the tranquility of the Catskills to release stress and tension. Experience the open spaces and mountain views from spacious accommodations in Emerson’s Contemporary Inn or Adirondack-style Lodge. Indulge in the deep relaxation of stone therapy and custom-designed restorative elements of massage treatments at Emerson’s spa. The menu includes signature treatments, couples massage therapies, and spa packages. Ask about their Elemis Biotec Skincare System for dynamic skincare results. Let Woodnotes Grille do the cooking to give you more time to shop in the Country Stores. Keep the positive energy flowing by taking advantage of nearby hiking and skiing trails.

This Victorian castle resort sits lakeside, surrounded by 40,000 acres of pristine forest along the Shawangunk Ridge of the Hudson Valley. Mohonk Mountain House is only 90 miles north of New York City—perfect for a midweek getaway or a long weekend. Relax in the outdoor heated mineral pool, indulge in the eucalyptus steam room and dry rock sauna, or just curl up with a good book on the veranda. More than 80 treatments are offered on the spa menu, all designed to relieve the stress of modern day living. Join the complimentary yoga and fitness classes. Quiet your soul with private sessions in meditation, forest bathing, and guided nature experiences with mindfulness programming.

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Conveniently located in the heart of Uptown Kingston is Flora Beauty, a wellness center dedicated to the art of restoring beauty, both inside and out. Specializing in plant-based beauty products that are handcrafted in Kingston, Flora offers facial products that revive the skin, perfume oils that revitalize the senses, and nail colors that leave the toxins behind. They also offer wellness services, including acupuncture to restore clarity and vitality, holistic facial massages to brighten your skin and relax your mind, massage therapy for all-over goodness, and a brow bar for a quick pick-me-up. Stop in and treat yourself to a little luxury, or sign up for a series of treatments to keep you going all winter long.

A health spa that has it all—facials, massage therapy, reiki, and waxing—Birch Body Care in Uptown Kingston offers a wide range of services that are sure to ease your body and mind. Luxurious Swedish massage for full body restoration, deep tissue massage for knots and chronic pain, “heavenly hot stones” for detoxing, light touch massage, prenatal massage, couples massage … and more. You can even stop into Birch for a quick massage on your lunch break to loosen up those tight shoulders. Facial options are also abundant and can be combined, added onto, or quick if needed. A team of highly experienced specialists is at your dispsal … tell them what’s ailing you and they will fix it!

Experience a serene atmosphere located slopeside and just steps away from Windham Mountain Resort’s base lodge. Enjoy steam rooms, a sauna and showers, or retreat by the fire in the relaxation lounge. Choose from an array of massages, body treatments, and facial services, or head to the yoga studio and practice while overlooking the slopes. Unwind, escape, and re-energize in a soothing environment under the care of some of the industry’s best. Their master-level therapists provide individualized treatments using natural products and time-honored techniques, and their supportive, seasoned yoga instructors will guide you in physical practice that will leave you refreshed in mind, body, and spirit.

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Unwind from the day’s mountain activities with an assortment of unique treatments that will melt away tension and rejuvenate the spirit.

The Spa’s majestic Catskill Mountain ambiance is reflected in their luxurious treatments, which use only natural products custom made from the local flora and fauna of the surrounding area.

Breathe crisp, fresh mountain air as you find relaxation, happiness and a sense of well-being in this most tranquil of settings. Treatments include massages, facial treatments, body treatments, and men’s treatments. The spa is open to the public, and specialty packages and gift certificates are available.

Located on the Shawangunk Ridge, with a majestic view of the Hudson Valley, is Stone Wave Yoga, “a place of beauty, strength, and fluidity.” Focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection, Stone Wave promotes yoga to strengthen the body, help manage stress, and improves one’s self-image. With a “come as you are” approach, all are welcome here.

Stone Wave consists of two yoga studios, an art studio, changing room, shower facilities, and full kitchen. Classes of various types of yoga and events are available for all levels, families, children, and private groups. The space is also available for retreats, private sessions, and special events. Sunflower Art Studios is next door, providing a broad scope of creative activity to residents of all ages.

Whole Sky Yoga (WSY) has found a home in Stone Ridge, at the Marbletown Multi-Arts (MaMA) building. A team of 8 to 12 expert instructors offer 30-plus weekly classes (three to six classes per day) in a variety of yoga styles.

Educational workshops, individual instruction, and special events make WSY especially welcoming to beginners and advanced members.

Instructors are experienced in holistic health, ayurveyda, Thai massage, therapeutic body work, sound healing, meditation, and in-depth yoga skills. Founder/Director Sara Trapani teaches a blend of creative sequencing and safe alignment. She specializes in teaching vinyasa to all levels of practitioner.

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The first floatation center of the Hudson Valley region, Mountain Float spa offers both floatation therapy and massage. Floatation therapy allows your body and mind total relaxation, the feeling of floating away from stress … and gravity. In your float cabin, noise does not reach you. With 800 pounds or more of Epsom salt to help you, gravity is no longer an issue. The water is kept at a soothing 93.5 degrees—this is skin-receptor neutral, which means you’ll lose track of where your body ends and the water begins.

Floatation therapy has been known to promote total calm and peaceful relaxation, eliminate fatigue and jet lag, improve sleep, alleviate stress, fight addiction, eliminate chronic pain, promote creativity, facilitate meditation, energize, rejuvenate, and revitalize a tired soul. Book a floatation therapy session and a massage for a “float sandwich” to experience the integration of relaxation and detoxification. Mountain Float Spa offers a year-round 15-percent discount to firefighters, police officers, and veterans. Check out their website for special holiday discounts and monthly surprises.

Having deep roots in the Hudson Valley and local community, Zephyr Float exists to provide a scientifically proven method of reducing the power of stress over the human body, alleviating chronic pain and bettering oneself through introspective learning. Floatation therapy provides the much sought-after “experience of nothing” in a world of information overload. Purchase Float Bundles to buy multiple floats for discounted rates, or purchase a six-month membership for one float per month .

Share them with friends. Deep-tissue and therapeutic massages are also available—enjoy a post-float massage or a post-massage float for an ultimate escape from stress. As a continued thank you to our veterans and active military personnel, Zephyr Float offers one-hour float sessions for a discounted price of $35 every first Monday of the month. Simply sign up for a 60-minute float that day and come in with your military ID. Corporate accounts are available to treat your employees to an experience that nourishes the body and soul.

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Meet the Owner

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Sara Trapani’s journey started in Rockport, Massachusetts, on the tip of Cape Ann on the North Shore.

She ventured across the state to UMass at Amherst for college, then across the sea to Senegal, West Africa for two years’ service to the Peace Corps in 2009, and then back to western New England, where she started apprenticing at a yoga studio. She eventually found a full-time job at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, working in development. And then, love struck. “Shortly after moving to the Hudson Valley, I met Ryan, my husband. He’s a New Paltz native, so the rest is history,” she says.

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WELLNESS Sara’s experience in yoga, organizational development, and marketing, nurtured by her time at Omega, has served her well in opening Whole Sky, as has the sense of possibility and determination that she internalized while living in Senegal. But it was motherhood that inspired her to seize the opportunity: “When I returned from maternity leave after having my firstborn, something shifted in me,” she says. “I realized the fragility of life, and that working nine-to-five was not going to work for me as a new mother. The seed of a dream to open my own studio had grown within me; I’d always put it off, thinking I wasn't ready. Then, on a whim, I went and looked at what would become our original space in High Falls. I knew it was the right spot. I asked Ryan what he thought and he said, ‘I think if you don’t do this then you’re always going to regret it.’ At that moment, it became an easy choice because I knew he was 100 percent in my corner.”

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Sara and Whole Sky Yoga’s 14 other teachers offer 40 weekly classes geared to all skill levels and many styles.

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On March 29, 2014, Whole Sky Yoga was born. “I had been teaching yoga for years at Bard College, at Omega Institute, and at other local studios. In High Falls, I was definitely starting from nothing; I had virtually no following or presence in the area. I mailed some postcards out and offered a lot of free classes that first season to gain momentum.”

Sara had a five-year plan, and she knew what kind of yoga studio she wanted to create—warm and mellow, a “welcoming and reliable resource for students to explore yoga, create a personal practice, and connect with each other.”

That original location was, she says, turnkey perfection. Charming and centrally

We get good-natured, kind-hearted women and men aged 14 to 75, from all over Ulster County and beyond, with an interest in personal health, spirituality, self-development, community, and, of course, yoga.

located, High Falls had no yoga classes at the time. “We looked at the demographics and my father said ‘If you’ve got people that want to drive 15 to 30 minutes for yoga, I think you’ve got a shot.’ Knowing how spread out everything is here, how everyone drives to get anywhere, I had a hunch it would work.” Her hunch turned out to be accurate, and her instincts pitch-perfect as far as local yoga fans were concerned.

Now relocated to the heart of Stone Ridge and drawing in 80 to 100 new customers a month, Sara and Whole Sky Yoga’s 14 other teachers offer 40 weekly classes geared to all skill levels and many styles. “We get goodnatured, kind-hearted women and men aged 14 to 75, from all over Ulster County and beyond, with an interest in personal health, spirituality, selfdevelopment, community, and, of

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course, yoga,” says Sara. “The goal is to contrib-

Whole Sky also offers individual instruction, work-

a wide range of people,” Sara says. “More learning

ute to students' lives by encouraging a regular, ongoing yoga practice; classes are welcoming, student-focused, accommodating for all levels, well-intentioned, and from the heart. We offer gentle and yin/restorative classes, as well as classes with more strength-based focus.”

shops, and events. Intro deals, monthly memberships with unlimited yoga, and drop-in options are part of a simple, streamlined pricing system.

opportunities, more variety, more services. I’m starting to add deeper learning opportunities in yoga and yoga philosophy for members, as part of their membership.” Sara is currently studying for her certification in yoga therapy and plans to add it to the roster soon.

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A Yoga Alliance-approved, 200-hour teacher training course is currently in its first year. “We’ve got a wonderful first group of trainees to work with,” says Sara.

“Trainees receive unlimited yoga at WSY for the year of the training. We look forward to fine-tuning this program and offering it every year.”

their lives, their projects, new jobs, kids, grandkids, all of it. It warms my heart that they come to Whole Sky and get something positive enough that they come back year after year. I have dozens of long-term students who’ve been a huge part of the growth and evolution of the studio. To me, that’s priceless,” Sara says.

Besides teaching seven classes a week herself, the mom of three (ages 5, 3, and 1) handles marketing strategy and implementation, website updates, project management, social media, programing classes and workshops, and more. “I have one dear woman, Kelly, who supports my admin duties. There’s not a ton of leisure time in my life right now,” she says. “But doing what I love is a blessing. I thrive with routine; I tackle one thing at a time and get goals accomplished little by little. Days sort of flow by from one task to the next. When my kids go to bed, I often work on projects and tasks related to my business and teaching.

“I actually love the business end almost as much as teaching—I love the balance of being challenged physically, creatively, and strategically, on so many levels.

I’m constantly learning. Every day I get to be creative and share with others this practice that has impacted my own life so profoundly. I’ve created this vehicle that allows me to follow my calling and find meaning and purpose in life. What more could I ask for?”

“I love sitting at the front desk checking people in. It brings me joy to hear about

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Real Estate

home buying and selling by barbara reina

The winter months continue to be a busy season for home sales in this thriving Hudson Valley market. That’s good news for both home buyers and sellers. Whether you're on the hunt for that upstate dream home,

looking for an investment property, or moving to a new area, here are some key tips to keep in mind from Steven Domber, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties.

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It’s a seller’s market for Hudson Valley homes in the median price range of $280,000 to $400,000 that are in good condition with a scenic location.

• Price it right.

“Good pricing is one of the best strategies that people have to pay attention to if they are going to get the best pricing for their home and sell it in the quickest amount of time,” says Steve. He adds that many homeowners make the mistake of listing at a high price, thinking they can chase the market down. “They feel it gives them more negotiating room, but it really does just the opposite.”

• Stage a home for sale.

“Declutter and stage it. Rip up smelly or bad carpeting and replace it.

Do some painting,” says Steve. “Heed the advice of your realtor. A good realtor can bring in a team of staging or other consultants to help you get the best bang for your buck.”

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• Photography is everything.

Steve says that professional photos and videos of your home attract the attention of buyers, while amateur photography can have an adverse effect. “It’s important how you show the house on the internet. It needs to be done well. You need professional photography and—if you are going to use videos—professional videos.”

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• People are buying homes year-round.

“In a good, healthy market as we have now, people are buying homes yearround because there is more of a sense of urgency to pounce when the right home comes up; nobody cares if it’s in the middle of January,” says Steve.

• Get out there and look.

“Since they’re not lasting long on the market, you want to get out there and look at homes quickly,” advises Steve. “Chances are, if it’s a great property, it won’t be there the following week.”

• Be a qualified buyer.

Steve says that being a qualified buyer gives you the competitive edge in buying your dream home. “You’re always a better buyer if you go in with a prequalification so the seller knows you are pre-approved for a certain mortgage amount.”

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DECEMBER 9, 8AM–4PM

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Sinterklaas Festival Day in Rhinebeck

Skiing & Riding Santa Day at Windham Mountain

Mohonk Mountain House Gingerbread Competition

A nondenominational event, Sinterklaas joins residents, visitors, and people of all ages and backgrounds in a memorable celebration of children, art, and the light of the winter season. It’s a daylong, colorful celebration that features children’s workshops, dance, theatre, and music all over the village of Rhinebeck. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade at 6pm, featuring two-story-tall animated puppets, will close the day at twilight. Visit the website for more information: sinterklaashudsonvalley. com/sinterklaas-festival-day-in-rhinebeck

Windham Mountain Resort welcomes all skiing and riding Santas! Dress as Santa from head-to-toe, and get a free lift ticket for the day. Santas will also receive 1 additional midweek non-holiday lift ticket voucher. Space is limited and all skiing and riding Santas are required to pre-register. Your minimum donation of $30 will be given to the local food pantry in Windham. 8am: Pre-registered Santa check-in on the 2nd Floor, mountainside of Mountain Express. 9:45am: Santas to meet at D-Lift for donation presentation. 10am: Group chairlift ride, followed by ski or ride down What’s Next. Go to Windham Mountain Resort: 19 Resort Drive, Windham. 518-734-4300. windhammountain.com/event/9th-annual-skiing-riding-santa-day

Join Mohonk Mountain House for the 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition! Last December, they hosted the second ever Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition and were truly in awe over the creativity and craftsmanship of the entries. This year, Mohonk is planning an even more spectacular event with fabulous prizes and plenty of Mohonk holiday spirit! More information about the panel of judges will be available closer to the event. Go to Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 855883-3798. mohonk.com/events/holidays-at-mohonk/december-celebrations/gingerbread

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NOVEMBER 16–DECEMBER 28, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS

Catskill Mountain Railroad: Polar Express Set to the motion picture soundtrack, pajamaclad passengers will be whisked away aboard The Polar Express™ on a magical round-trip journey to the North Pole. The conductor will punch tickets, and chefs will serve hot chocolate, just like in the film. Passengers will also enjoy a sing-along and a special reading of this Van Allsburg classic. Santa will board the train at the North Pole to greet the children and give a special sleigh bell to all those who believe. Go to Catskill Mountain Railway’s Westbrook Lane Station at the Kingston Plaza. Visit the website for ticket prices and schedule. 845-688-7400. cmrrevents.com NOVEMBER 22, 9AM–NOON

Annual Turkey Trot The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held annually on Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltz’s food pantry and crisis services. Building on the success of previous years, this year’s event will include prizes for best costumes, t-shirts for adults and children, and of course the famous Mashed Potato Fun Run, which is free for kids ages 12 and under.

For the more serious runners, the 5K course will be certified by USATF this year and will include chip timing. Age groups will be in ten-year increments, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group, with separate

awards for males and females. The main race event starts at 10am, rain or shine. Go to the Water Street Market in New Paltz. 845-255-7957. newpaltzturkeytrot.com NOVEMBER 22, 1PM–7PM

Thanksgiving Buffet Hosted by Henry’s at Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa Gather the family and enjoy the Henry’s Thanksgiving Buffet at the Buttermilk Barn! $69.00 per person. Cash bar. Children 12 & under $19.99.

Taking reservations for seatings from 1pm to 7pm. Go to The Barn at Buttermilk Falls, 220 North Road, Milton. 845-795-1500. buttermilkfallsinn.com/thanksgiving-buffet NOVEMBER 22, 2PM–10PM

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Greenhouses Home (away from home) for the Holidays! Bring the whole family (kids 12 & under 1/2 price; 3 & under free) and join us for flag football, warm (& spiked, if you please) cider, mulled wine, local beers, holiday cocktails, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, veggies, cranberry sauce shaped like a can, and pie. Go to The Greenhouses, 2187 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill.

845-895-3440. audreysfarmhouse.com/thanksgiving.html NOVEMBER 23–DECEMBER 31, THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS, NOON TO 4PM

A Gilded Age Christmas

Staatsburgh reopens for the holiday season on Friday, November 23rd. Visit the lavishly decorated mansion to experience Christmas, Gilded Age-style! Tour the mansion and visit the museum shop, which is full of great holiday gifts. Go to Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Road 1, Staatsburg. 845-889-8851. facebook.com/StaatsburghSHS NOVEMBER 23–DECEMBER 30, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Decorated Mansion Tours at Locust Grove Don’t miss Locust Grove’s historic mansion, decorated for the holidays. Expert tour guides will introduce you to 25 rooms on three floors of the main house. Admission is $11 per person, and children under age four are admitted for free. Tours depart Saturdays between 10am and 3:15pm, and self-guided tours are Sundays between noon and 4pm. Go to Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 845454-4500. lgny.org

Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for students, and seniors and kids under age 12 are free. Go to Wilderstein Historic Site: 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818. wilderstein.org NOVEMBER 23–DECEMBER 23; FRIDAYS 6–8PM, SATURDAYS 4–8PM, AND SUNDAYS 4–7PM

A Frosty Fest This fest is a holiday light spectacular featuring Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest, the Glistening Gardens, the Magical Mansion, Santa’s North Pole, Frosty’s Adventures (in 3D), two stage shows, and more. There will be food, cafes, and gift shops, too. Bring your camera for great photo opportunities with the characters of Frosty Fest: Mr. and Mrs. Frosty, Snowbear, The Gingerbread Man, The Candy Cane Characters, Penguin, and, of course, Rudolph. Go to Headless Horseman Hayrides: 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park. 845-339-2666. afrostyfest.com NOVEMBER 24, 8:30AM

NOVEMBER 23–DECEMBER 30; SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 1PM TO 4PM

Victorian Holiday Tours at Wilderstein Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. For those who like to shop local, the site’s museum store has an assortment of unique gifts for just about everyone.

Eighth Annual Phoenicia Turkey Trot This is a 2.4-mile fun run, ramble, trot, walk, or wobble to benefit the Phoenicia UMC Food Pantry. It’s open to all. See the website for pre-registration fees and information. Day-of registration will be from 8:30 to 9:45am at the Parish Hall in Phoenicia. The Tot Trot for kids under age five will start at 9:30am. The main race event starts 10am, rain or shine. Dogs are not allowed. For more information, contact Heath-

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NOVEMBER 24, 11AM–5:30PM

Sinterklaas Send-Off Day in Kingston Sinterklaas departs from the historic Kingston Waterfront (aka Spain) after a full day of open houses, musical performances, workshops, and a children’s maritime parade down Broadway, with stars and puppets galore. Kingston sends Sinterklaas and his white horse on a tugboat across the river, preceding a Sinterklaas soiree, tree lighting ceremony, and plenty of specials at all of the local restaurants. Go to the Kingston Waterfront. sinterklaashudsonvalley.com/ sinterlass-kingston NOVEMBER 24, 1PM

Santa Visits Bell’s Christmas Tree Farm Bring the whole family down to Bell’s Christmas Tree Farm for a day full of holiday fun, complete with a visit from jolly old Saint Nick himself! Come hungry and enjoy hand-cut fries, sliders, and more. Go to Bell’s Tree Farm, 647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord. 845-626-7849. bellschristmastrees.com NOVEMBER 30–DECEMBER 16

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NOVEMBER 30, 4PM THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 5PM

A Holiday on Huguenot Street Celebrate the holidays, Huguenot-style! This event features holiday tours, a Christmas fair, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more. The series of events will begin with Historic Huguenot Street’s special holiday tours of the historic Deyo House. The community tree lighting will be at 7pm on November 30; don’t miss it! Go to Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 845-255-1660. huguenotstreet.org/ calendar-of-events NOVEMBER 30, 6:30PM

Celebration Of Lights Parade & Fireworks The City of Poughkeepsie, in conjunction with the Bardavon and many others, will present the 25th annual Celebration of Lights Parade and

Fireworks on Friday, November 30 at 6:30pm.

Each year, thousands of people attend this event, voted by Dutchess County Tourism as the “Best Event” of the holiday season. Following the parade at 8pm, the Bardavon will be screening Home Alone. Go to Downtown Poughkeepsie. bardavon.org/show/celebration-of-lights-parade-fireworks NOVEMBER 30 AT 7:30 PM TO DECEMBER 2 AT 2 PM

A Christmas Carol Presented by Ulster Ballet Company at Ulster Performing Arts Center Ulster Ballet Company’s 24th annual production of a holiday treasure with dance, theater, and breathtaking special effects. Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 4pm, and Sunday 2pm. Tickets online. Adults $25, seniors and members $22, children 12 and under $18. Go to Ulster Performing Arts Center: 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088. upac.org DECEMBER 1–2 & 8–9

Wreath Fineries at the Wineries Jump into the holiday spirit with Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, the Shawangunk Wine Trail’s memorable holiday event. An annual tradition, the member wineries are decorated for the season and stocked with wine for your holiday table and gift-giving. Visit each winery for a tasting, souvenir wine glass, and an ornament to add to your 2016 Wine Trail wreath.

Advance tickets only; tickets will not be sold at the door. Pick any Shawangunk Wine Trail Winery for your starting point. 845-256-8456. shawangunkwinetrail.com/wine-tour-wreathfineries-at-the-wineries

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The Wonderettes are back! When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creativity to save their annual holiday party!

Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” this entertaining and glittering seasonal celebration is a holiday gift sure to delight audiences of all ages! Go to Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845-647-5511. shadowlandstages.org/ special-holiday-show

DECEMBER 1, 5:30PM–10PM

2018 RVGA Wine Harvest Dinner Join the RVGA on Saturday, December 1 for an intimate gathering at a historic barn in the heart of the Rondout Valley. We’ll celebrate our farmers’ bounty with harvest fare prepared by four of our local chefs and perfectly selected wines to complement it all. Silent Auction of artist-educator Sergey Jivetin’s curated selection of engraved seeds from his “Furrow” series. RSVP requested by Monday, November 19. Vegetarian option available; most food restrictions accommodated.

Go to the Enneagram Institute, 3355 Route 209, Stone Ridge. 845-626-1532. rondoutvalleygrowers.org/event/youre-invited-2018wine-harvest-dinner-december-1-stone-ridge DECEMBER 2

Holiday Open House at Vanderbilt Mansion Joyeux Noel! The mansion is decorated for a Gilded Age holiday. Dress in your finest clothes and pose for a holiday photo in front of the mansion’s Christmas tree in the Elliptical Hall.

Gifts that the Vanderbilts gave to townspeople will be exhibited throughout the house. Enjoy

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refreshments at the visitor center and receive a 20-percent discount in the museum shop as you learn about the Vanderbilts’ holidays.

Admission is free from 9am to 4pm. Go to the Vanderbilt Mansion: 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park. 845-229-7770. nps.gov/vama/planyourvisit/2018holidayschedule.htm DECEMBER 7 & 8 AT 7:30PM, DECEMBER 9 AT 2PM

Catskill Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker at Ulster Performing Arts Center Catskill Ballet Theatre presents its 36th annual Nutcracker Ballet at UPAC. This full-length ballet featuring guest artists from Dance Theatre of Harlem is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are available at the UPAC box office or through Ticketmaster. Go to Ulster Performing Arts Center: 601 Broadway, Kingston.

845-339-6088. upac.org DECEMBER 9, 11AM–4PM

Winter Faire and Outdoor Marketplace in New Paltz A delightful day of crafts, food, song, dance, artisan wares, Waldorf gift shop, and indoor and outdoor activities. Make beautiful gifts from simple and natural materials, such as translucent window stars, wreaths, and pomanders.

Savor the outdoor barbecue while enjoying live music, puppetry, children’s games, and more.

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dors of natural crafts and wholesome foods welcome. Go to Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz. 845-2550033. mountainlaurel.org DECEMBER 15, 8PM

Winter Songfest at Bard College Fisher Center for Performing Arts This holiday tradition features a program of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, including “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. With the Bard College Symphonic Chorus, Bard College Chamber Singers, members of Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program, Bard Conservatory Orchestra, and The Orchestra Now (TŌN). Tickets are $10. Go to Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, 60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson. 845-758-7900. fishercenter.bard.edu/events/winter-songfest-2018 DECEMBER 21, 11AM–10PM

The Solstice from Mohonk Celebrate this year’s winter solstice at Mohonk with astronomer Bob Berman as he provides introductions and little-known facts on this celestial event. Bob Berman is one of the bestknown and most widely read astronomers in the world. He is perhaps uniquely able to translate complex scientific concepts into language that is understandable to the casual observer yet meaningful to the most advanced. He is an edi-

tor of Astronomy magazine, the astronomy editor of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, and author of eight books. Bob will provide practical hints and tips for those who want to see the very best that the night sky can offer. For reservations call 855-883-3798. Go to Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. mohonk.com/events/nature-outdoors/ solstice-from-mohonk DECEMBER 31, 4PM-9PM

Hunter Mountain New Year’s Eve Celebration Welcome in 2019 with a day on the mountain complete with plenty of great entertainment!

Join us on the base of the mountain for an amazing fireworks show to help ring in the New Year! Come ready to celebrate good times! (Don’t worry—if you forget your NYE party garb, we’ve got you covered.) We’ll have live music rockin’ at the Main Bar starting at 4:30pm and fireworks at 6:30pm. Go to Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter. 800-4868376. huntermtn.com/event/new-years-eve DECEMBER 31, 6PM

New Year’s Eve Dance and Dinner at The Ashokan Center Ring in the New Year with fabulous live music and dancing. Great live music begins at 8pm with two dance halls featuring swing, Cajun, and waltzing in one room, and contras and squares in the other, followed by late-night

zydeco in the Zydeco Lounge upstairs. Fancy duds, vintage-wear, or other creative clothing encouraged. Join us early for a festive family-style dinner at 6pm, with salad, three entrée courses, sides, and dessert (with vegan and gluten-free options included). Plus coffee, tea, lemonade, ice water and a bountiful snack table open from 11 pm to 1am, and a cash bar featuring local beers and wines.

Music by Jay & Molly with Swingology, Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew, Zydegroove and Ball, Bell & VanNorstrand. Bob Isaacs and John Krumm calling. Why drive home? Overnight bunk and breakfast package available. Go to The Ashokan Center: 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-657-8333. ashokan.org/newyears-eve-dance-party JANUARY 12, 11AM–2PM

Hudson Valley Rail Trail WinterFest Outdoor winter festival featuring “Best of Fest” chili contest, roasted chestnuts, toasted marshmallows, light snacks and beverages, wagon rides, wood carving demonstration, and activities for children of all ages. Admission fee. Children 6 and under are free. Go to Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Road, Highland.

845-691-6313. hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net JANUARY 26

Hudson Valley Wingfest 12 The original Wingfest is back! This year the biggest wing event is coming back to the very spa-

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A three-day music festival at The Ashokan Center in Olivebridge (20 minutes from Woodstock). The Winter Hoot is a downhome, down-to-earth, music gathering where everyone is welcome and there’s joy to spare. Admission tickets and lodging go on sale Thanksgiving Day. Go to The Ashokan Center: 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. hoot.love FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 10AM AND 12PM

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Plattekill Mountain Annual Winterfest Don’t miss this FUN annual event! Torchlight parade, live band, chicken BBQ dinners, & HUGE raffle with prizes like a 2019-20 Plattekill winter season pass, snowtubing pass, $500 gift card for brand new skis from the Plattekill Ski Shop, plus restaurant certificates, a night at The Roxbury Hotel, and SO MUCH MORE! BBQ dinners (available @ 4:30pm) and $5 raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit Plattekill Patrol.

Get your tickets early, supplies are limited. Go to Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury. 607-326-3500. plattekill.com/mountain-info/activities-events

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ture—this time to the bottom of the ocean.

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago—and maybe still live today! Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science, and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. Go to Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088. bardavon.org/show/ prehistoric-aquarium-3

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Green Cottage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Hamilton & Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Handmade and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Heart & Arrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Himalayan Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hudson Valley Goldsmith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hummingbird Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 J Bliss Studios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Kenco Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Kingston Consignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Kingston Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loopy Mango. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Maglyn’s Dream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Miron Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Moose Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Nest Egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Oak 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Pegasus Footwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rhinebeck Antique Emporium. . . . . . . . . . . 53 Postmark Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Potter Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rosendale Waxworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Schneider’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Stone Window Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tender Land Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Hudson Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tibetan Arts and Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Twilight Acres Homegrown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Village Antique Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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