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ENTERTAINING A Farm-To-Table Autumn Gathering RESTAURANTS The Local Food Movement RECIPE Cider-Brined Pork Chop MEET THE OWNERS Catskill Rose RESTAURANTS G raze Farm-To-Table OUTDOORS 11 Fun Ways to See Fall Colors

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EAT. STAY. PLAY. LIVE. Visit Rhinebeck

SHOP LOCALLY Autumn Apparel MUSIC Dinner and A Show OUTDOORS Full-Moon Activities

DOING GOOD Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

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PETS Why We Love Our Pets HEALTH Creating A Birth Plan HOME How Paint Colors Effect Mood GARDEN Japanese Maples EVENTS WHAT’S HAPPENING hudson Valley

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THIS IS FRESH! Our fruit stand is overflowing with luscious fruits, veggies and mountains of pumpkins. Some people hang around for hours deciding on the perfect pumpkin. Buy Indian corn, gourds, mums, just picked apples, peaches, pears, nectarines & lots more at the source for nice low prices. We also make cider doughnuts, peach, apple, pumpkin pies and fruit breads in the bakery.

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AUTUMN ENTERTAINING a farm-to-table gathering

Photos by Matt Petricone Tablescapes by David Pillard from Tender Land Home, Phoenicia

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You've wandered for hours among swaths of gold and scarlet trees, and it's just cooling off enough to make that sweater feel like a good idea. Sit down to a table laden with the best of the season's wonders, and enjoy the fine art of Hudson Valley makers working in concert with nature's timing.

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Shot at the base of Belleayre Cider and Fresh Fruit made/grown by Jenkins and Lueken Orchards, New Paltz

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Tableware can be found at Tender Land Home, Phoenicia Flowers picked at Kelder’s Farm, Kerhonkson

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the farm-to-table

by Alysse Robin

Hudson Valley restaurants are setting trends for the farm-to-table food movement. Chefs throughout the region use local and organic foods, including cheeses, grains, fruits, berries, vegetables, and meats. They create seasonal menus for their restaurants based on the bounty of our regional farms. This makes diners happy, as more and more people today understand the value of eating local, seasonal food.

and agri-tourism are creating more and more relevance for our farms. The farm-to-table scene focuses on health, as chefs create cuisine comprised of healthy, fresh ingredients without the need for preservatives. The health extends to our environment as we save thousands of gallons of fuel from processed foods traveling around the globe.

When restaurants source foods locally, they are not just pleasing our taste buds but also taking steps to sustain and grow the local economy. Small farms throughout the country are being jeopardized by development and regulation. Locally, however, restaurants, schools, consumers,

The following is the first of our CHEF RECIPE series from one of our favorite farm-to-table chefs, Juan Romero of Duo Bistro in Uptown Kingston.

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through this movement, we are connected back to the basics and encouraged to enjoy fresh, simple foods that support our farms and restaurants.

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Cider-Brined Pork Chop

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with pickled pumpkin + sage hash, braised kale, and bacon pan gravy with Chef Juan at Duo Bistro, Uptown Kingston

ingredients:

Yield: 4 servings This is a 2 day process although easy to prepare.

4 local pork chops—bone in or out (We at Duo use Northwind Farms in Tivoli) 1/2 gallon apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 2 teaspoons fresh-pressed garlic 1 large red onion, diced 1 small pumpkin, seeded and peeled 2 cups cider vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup local honey 4 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 4 ounces fresh sage 1/2 cup chopped raw bacon 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white wine 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly 2 bunches of kale, stemmed and chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 cup olive oil

DAY 1: 1) cider-brined chops

Combine 1 quart apple cider, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 2 teaspoons freshly pressed or chopped garlic. Whisk or stir until salt is fully dissolved. Place pork chops in deep but narrow container, and pour brine over them, moving them around inside the container to make sure their entire surface has been submerged in the brine. Place in covered container overnight in refrigerator for up to four days. The longer they stay, the more the brine will penetrate their flesh; 24 hours, however, is a good start.

2) pickled pumpkin

Combine 1/2 cup salt, 2 cups cider vinegar, 1 cup water, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a pot, and bring to a boil. While waiting for liquid to boil, slice or dice the peeled pumpkin, and place in a large Mason jar or heatproof container. When liquid has boiled, pour boiling liquid over pumpkin; allow to cool to room temperature, and then cover and refrigerate. Pumpkin will last for months in the fridge.

RECIPE

DAY 2: 1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Heat a large cast-iron skillet or saucepan with a scant teaspoon of oil.

When very hot, sear both sides of pork chop. Since the pork chop was brined in cider, it will want to burn quickly, so check the underside often to make sure that it is not burning. Once both sides are browned, place entire pan in oven for 15-20 minutes, depending upon desired doneness of pork (less if medium rare is desired, which is fantastic!)

3) In a medium pot on high heat, sautĂŠ white onion and sliced garlic until

4) Remove pork from oven and remove from pan. Do not discard any

drippings! Place the same pan back on medium-high heat, and add chopped bacon and sautĂŠ lightly until bacon has started to brown. Add white wine and about a tablespoon of chopped sage. Reduce white wine by about 1/3. Add just enough water to flour to make an Elmer-glue consistency, and slowly pour into white wine bacon mixture while whisking at the same time. You may not need to use the entire amount of flour mix; add just enough to get desired thickness. Once gravy is finished, season to taste, and set aside in a heatproof container for placement on table.

5) Quickly rinse out gravy pan, and place again on high heat on stovetop.

Add another 2 tablespoons oil, and sautĂŠ red onion, 2 cups pickled pumpkin, and about another 2 tablespoons of chopped sage. Do not over stir this mixture. The pumpkin is going to want to fall apart when done, so be very gentle to preserve its shape and to prevent it from turning into pumpkin puree. Salt and pepper to taste.

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soft and starting to brown. Add chopped kale and a splash of water or white wine, and immediately cover and reduce to medium heat. Using a pair of tongs, turn kale over from bottom to top every few minutes until all the leaves have wilted and have reduced in size by about 3/4. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until kale has turned from bright green to drab army green. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

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Taste It, Love It

MEET THE OWNERS

Catskill Rose Lodging and Dining:

by Anne Pyburn Craig photos by Ethan Harrison

“The worst part of offering an honest review of Catskill Rose is the fear that too many people will try it and the magnificent ambiance of almost having a personal chef might dissipate,” says a reviewer on Trip Advisor.

Never fear, reviewers have been using words like “adorable,” “stellar,” and “amazing,” to describe the hospitality and food here for a while now, and management smiles and nods and raises the bar: another innovation, a new recipe, another tray of scones. There are no plans afoot to attempt economies of scale.

PEOPLE CAN FEEL IT. AND TASTE IT.”

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“Then we read an article claiming the resurgence of the Catskills,” says Peter. “Since I grew up around here and love it, we started looking here.”

“Peter flew to New York and went around with a realtor,” recalls Rose, “while I ran the restaurant we were working in. He looked in Woodstock, but there was a moratorium on building at the time and everything available needed a kitchen build.”

Peter DiSclafani grew up in some busy Catskills kitchens. At thirteen, he was cooking for hungry Boy Scouts at their camp in Tri-Mount and then for hungry cops at a camp in Elka Park. He moved on to Kingston, then to West Palm Beach, and from there to Boulder, where he met and fell in love with Rose, who shared his passion for hospitality.

“In the mid-eighties, we were working in the same Colorado restaurant and the economy wasn't the best, although there were a lot of creative restaurants and chefs,” remembers Rose. “We got married knowing that we wanted to open an inn together, a place with a nice restaurant and a few rooms. We started looking in Frisco and Keystone in Colorado, then in Monterey, California, but there wasn't anything that grabbed us.”

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THE ORIGINAL TAVERN BECAME A FOUR-ROOM INN WITH AN INTIMATE DINING ROOM AND A HEATED THREE-SEASON SALTWATER POOL.

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In the tiny Catskills town of Mount Tremper, Peter found a 1940s-era tavern. There was a big bar, a fifty-seat dining room, and room to grow. “The place had been closed for a couple of years, but it had all the right elements,” Peter recalls.

The couple spent nine months cleaning, painting, waiting on their liquor license, and getting the place provisioned, finally opening their doors in December of 1987. “We opened a week before New Year's Eve,” Peter says. “It was a blast.”

The food alone, however, has long been enough to keep folks coming back, “We’ve always been keen on putting a variety of vegetables on the plate, and smoked duckling has been on our menu from day one,” says Peter. “We enjoy exploring different cuts of meat, heirloom vegetables, and a full range of methods: roasting, pickling, smoking, curing, and braising.”

“THE FOOD IS PREPARED EITHER BY PETER OR ME,” ADDS ROSE, “SO NOTHING LEAVES THE KITCHEN WITHOUT OUR PERSONAL ATTENTION. OUR STYLE IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN CLASSIC TECHNIQUES AND INFLUENCED BY THE FOOD WE GROW.”

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The Rose began blooming during stormy weather. “Shortly after we opened, the stock market crashed. Then IBM closed in Kingston,” says Rose. “But we toughed it out.” Tough it out they did, filling in the details that would make their dream thrive: fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens; a greenhouse; a frog pond; an upstairs apartment; and a gracious brick courtyard. Twenty years later, the vision became complete: the original tavern became a four-room inn with an intimate 26-seat dining room. “When we added lodging, the dream came full circle,” says Rose. “ Since then, they’ve added the heated three-season saltwater pool.

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Peter and Rose’s personal style pervades a guest’s experience; raves for the smoked duckling share space with raves about Peter’s knack for extending an open-arms welcome—while fastidiously avoiding the clingy intrusiveness that plagues some small-scale hostelries.

Like a fine wine served with the perfect entrée, the DiSclafanis were plainly born to complement each other. “I'm a seed catalog junkie: I plan my gardens all year long,” says Rose. “We bounce food ideas off of each other. Peter’s response is not always what I want to hear, but that's what pushes me.”

“Rose has been a vegetarian since her teens but is always pitching a meat dish to me,” says Peter. “We've been in the kitchen together for over 30 years, yet we still surprise each other. If I can eat some dessert she's made, I'm happy and in love all over again.” ”I began making ice cream a few years ago,” says Rose. “My mother’s family had an ice cream business in Versailles, so it’s apparently in my DNA.”

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The secret ingredients at Catskill Rose are clearly priceless: a true partnership, realized dreams, and the quiet joy that surrounds people doing what they love most. “I love being able to roll out of bed and

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“We also added burgers a few years ago,” says Peter, “for late check-ins, and just because people like burgers. And we’ve found double appetizers or half dinners are a hit. Customers like to bring in friends to share what they enjoyed. Nothing is more satisfying than having the children of customers become customers with their own families.”

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graze FARM TO TABLE

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HAVE A WHOLE NEW REASON TO REJOICE.

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AS OF MID-JULY, the picturesque landmark that is the Accord train station was given delicious new life as Graze Farm-to-Table Tapas Bar and Restaurant, offering a sophisticated take on locavore comfort food and a place to meet and hang out. The community has embraced this new arrival with open arms.

“Call me at three. It should be slowing down,” said proprietor Christine Atkinson—on a weekday, no less. When we called her back, she was still feeding the hungry hordes in mid-afternoon. Not hard to understand, given offerings like brunch sliders featuring local goat meat, a sunny-side-up quail egg, baby greens, and heirloom tomato jam.

How did Accord come to be blessed with the likes of Graze? “It all started with a farm fresh tomato that I tasted at a dear friend’s wedding,” Atkinson says. “Something you just don’t get in Miami.

We’d been making trips up north in the summer to beat the heat and chaos. My boyfriend Dylan grew up in this area; I’m a native New Englander. It didn’t take any convincing for me to agree to move to Ulster County – the quality of life here is second to none – and when we found our ideal house, it turned out to be in Accord.”

Happily for the community, the depot offered a venue that met her standards.

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“I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE IN THE KITCHEN CREATING SOMETHING,”

Atkinson doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t love to cook. “It all started when I was just a kid, maybe five years old,” she recalls.

Working in South Florida, she realized that someday she’d have her own operation. “I decided while I was still living in Miami that

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During her time in sunshiny Miami, she honed her culinary skills at the side of Chef Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner and cookbook author famed for simple, elegant dishes and the hostess of the PBS foodie series Check, Please.

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I wanted to do a restaurant, and I developed my business plan,” she says. “I worked with so many talented chefs and creative forces. It really inspired me.”

Upon moving to New York, she opened her own full-service catering operation, Upstate Events, which will continue to operate, featuring the historic depot as its signature venue. The 1902 building, with its original woodwork, wood floors, and ample natural light, will be available for smaller events of 40 or 50 guests or up to 100 during tenting season. It might just be the only spot around where guests can be served their drinks from an authentic railroad ticket window and have access to a 1940s caboose as a partywithin-the-party spot.

“I fell in love with the train station building the first time I saw it,” says Atkinson. “The space has so much character. And what makes it utterly perfect is that it’s in Accord. I live in Accord, and I really wanted to open a business within my own community.”

Her own community couldn’t be happier. Great food and reasonable prices will do that for people. “So glad to have you join the ‘downtown’ Accord community,” says a fan on the restaurant’s Facebook page, while others salivate audibly that they can’t wait to check it out. That support is the wind beneath Atkinson’s wings. “I don’t think anyone is ever fully prepared for a project such as this,”

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Atkinson knows she’s in a tough business in a competitive market, but she’s confident that she’s got the necessary fresh ingredients to add to the broth. “This business is so unpredictable; you have to have thick skin and the ability to just roll with things as they come.

I know enough to expect the unexpected. But I love the people that I meet doing this. Their ideas and feedback really inspire me to learn, grow, and push on.

“I INTEND TO KEEP THE MENU EVERCHANGING, WHICH IS PRETTY EASY WHEN USING LOCAL, SEASONAL PRODUCE.

Her concept is clear-cut and will remain that way. “The simplicity of being able to offer farm-fresh foods is a very natural way for me to operate. It’s how I grew up, how I’ve always eaten. Having the tapas-inspired dishes allow me the opportunity to offer things that may be a bit more adventurous; I want people to explore that side of their palate.”

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she says. “But I ‘m blessed to have the guidance of chef friends that have done this and an amazing support group of family and other local business owners.”

And there has to be something for everyone to enjoy. Basically, I want Graze to be an extension and an expression of myself. I try to get out into the dining room as much as possible to say hello; it’s nice when you can put a face to a name. I want this to be someplace where people come to relax, eat delicious local food, and have a great time. I want our guests to feel like Graze is an extension of their homes.”

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Autumn is Amazing at Mohonk Preserve Experience great hiking, biking, bird watching, rock climbing, and more.

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FALL COLORS WITH KIDS

by Colleen Vitti

OR KIDS AT HEART

The Hudson Valley is filled with farms to pick sweet, crisp apples and hunt for the perfect fall pumpkin. Many of our farms not only provide a gorgeous backdrop of fall color but all sorts of kids’ activities: corn mazes, bouncy tents, face painting, hot apple cider and donuts, farm animals, pumpkin canons, and the list goes on. It’s the quintessential fall activity, and it never gets boring—no matter what one’s age. And, best of all, you get to bring your treasures home—so clear the counter for carving and baking!

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2. CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD What kid, big or small, doesn’t love a train ride? Hop aboard this historic train at its Mount Tremper depot and relax during this five-mile, 45-minute ride to Boiceville on the old Ulster & Delaware train route. From September 25 to October 25, take advantage of their fall foliage specials. You have your pick of riding in either their vintage or open-air car, both of which offer spectacular fall views and colors that you just can’t get from your car. For a complete schedule, visit catskillmtrailroad.com/fallfoliage.php.

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3. ZIPLINE AT FROST VALLEY OR HUNTER Ziplining is gaining popularity for those young and old kids who want a little height and a lot of thrill. When you tire of rock climbing on Frost Valley’s 50-foot Y-shaped tower (and, yes, climbs of all difficulty levels will lead you up), rest your legs and clip into the 300-foot long zipline. Wheeee!

If rock climbing is not for you, the inside tower staircase can also get you to the top. You can find more details at frostvalley.org. Zipline canopy tours are also available at Hunter Mountain. Here you have some choices: the mid-mountain tour with six ziplines, four rope bridges, and nine aerial tree platforms; the daring sky-riding tour that is over four miles long and 600feet high and reaches speeds of 50 miles per hour; or the vertical obstacle course that spirals up the 60-foot adventure tower. Visit ziplinenewyork. com for more information. Whatever your pleasure, be sure to look around and take in the view as you whiz through time and space!

4. FERNCLIFF FOREST FIRE TOWER

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Many people drive by this 200-acre game refuge and forest preserve on Mount Rutsen Road in Rhinebeck, not realizing the treasure that awaits for them a mere 30 minutes or so from the parking lot. A network of spidery trails leads to the top, where sits a 1933 Carnegie steel fire tower that was moved from Orangeburg, South Carolina. Standing 80 feet tall, this tower is perfect for taking in the autumn hues of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. The hike is completely manageable for little ones, who will feel nothing but pride for their big accomplishment of climbing to the top of the world!

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5. WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON

6. HUDSON RIVER CRUISES

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If you’d rather view the Hudson from a boat, you’re in luck, for a cruise on the river delights the young and the old. Sit back and enjoy the lull of the river as you view spectacular reds and golds and oranges and greens. The 300-passenger Rip Van Winkle sails nearly every day from the historic Kingston Rondout Landing on the East Strand, and this narrated cruise along the Hudson will point out historic sites. Keep an eye out for blue herons as you pass the Kingston Lighthouse. On October 24, a special “Kids Kruize” features a DJ, magician, and face painting; check the schedule at hudsonrivercruises.com. Kingston is also the home port for the Clearwater sloop; check out their sailing schedule at clearwater.org to climb aboard this historic replica of a 106-foot vessel and symbol of the grassroots Hudson River conservation movement.

It’s simply breathtakingly beautiful on this 1.28 mile retired train trestle. After 16 months of construction to transform this railroad bridge into a pedestrian’s dream, it’s solid as a rock, and parents need not worry about their little tikes here. The railing is plenty high—four feet, six inches—to keep everyone safe and secure. It’s also ADA accessible and easy to push a stroller on the walkway.

Ten benches made from reclaimed wood from the Coney Island boardwalk provide a place for both children and adults to rest and take in the view.

A visit to this historic 1869 landmark might just be the perfect outing with your child.

The 1/2 mile gentle stroll leads over wooden boardwalks and through deciduous trees, shrubs, grasses and ferns—all changing their colors in the fall—and a glimpse through the trees of the mighty Hudson to the east means you are nearing this iconic lighthouse. On Sunday afternoons or by appointment, enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse, complete with a climb up the tower ladder to a 360-degree view. A place to picnic awaits you down below, and during low tide a small beach offers the perfect place for

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7. SAUGERTIES LIGHTHOUSE

little feet to wade and play in the sand. Here’s a link to the tide table to help you plan your visit: saugertieslighthouse.com/tide-table-2/. photo by @shan5678

8. OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN IN WOODSTOCK The vista from atop the fire tower on Overlook Mountain is pure magic. Unadulterated views allow you to see the Shawangunks to the south and the Catskills to the west—and on a clear day the Ashokan Reservoir and Hudson River. There is even a useful map of the mountain ranges in the cab of the tower to help orient you. However, earning this view takes a bit of work. This 2.5-mile carriage road is quite steep at

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times—you’ll gain 1400 feet in elevation. Fortunately, hotel ruins about two miles up the trail make for a great distraction and reconnoitering mission for the kids. Here is the place to grab some water and rest for a moment. The kids will completely forget they’re tired as they start to explore the hotel. From this point, the summit is easily within your reach, and the last 81 steps up the fire tower steps are well worth it. Just near the summit, a small museum is usually open on the weekends, and volunteer interpreters are often available to answer any questions. To access the trailhead, travel north on Route 33 from Woodstock, which turns into Meads Mountain Road, where you’ll find parking across the street from The Buddhist temple. photo by Dana D. @danad126

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9. MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE SKY TOP TOWER During the autumn months, a climb to the top of Sky Top provides the perfect ending for little feet. There are several ways to access the memorial tower, and all are well-marked.

EASY: Walk on Sky Top Path, (passing the playground, where you can stop on the way down). The walk up to the tower is quick, but you’ll definitely want to linger either at the top or at one of the many tiny wooden summerhouses offering magnificent views of changing leaves, the Mountain House, and the lake.

MEDIUM: Begin behind the ice skating rink, and follow Pinkster Path to Sky Top Road. Definitely take a breather at the Lily Pond—remain quiet and perhaps catch a glimpse of a frog or two. Continue on about 15 minutes and the tower will come into view.

HARD (but way fun!): Scramble through the Mohonk labyrinth—a combination of climbing over and under huge boulders and through gaps in between rock slabs— and then squeeze through a narrow rock crevice known as the Lemon Squeeze.

After climbing 50 feet on ladders inside the Lemon Squeeze, you will surface below the base of the tower on a giant rock slab with a view that takes your breath away.

No matter which path you choose, don’t leave the Mohonk House grounds without stopping by the Victorian maze in the formal gardens. Made out of juniper trees, the maze delights any age. Don’t worry if your child gets temporarily lost here—thrills of delight will soon reveal his/her location! If not staying at the historic hotel, stop at the gatehouse to purchase a day pass. Park in the day hiking lot next to the gatehouse, and a shuttle will bring you up to the hotel. Arrive early because the lot fills up quickly and day passes are not available for advance purchase. Go to mohonk. com for more info.

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When walking with kids, a fun destination always helps guide those little feet, and the Van Leuven Cabin is just the place. Built in 1889, this wooden plank house immediately transports you back in time. Childrens’ imaginations quickly take over as they pretend to be a Van Lueven family member and re-enact all the family did to survive, such as cutting stone and wood, shaping hoops for barrels, picking and selling berries, tending gardens, churning butter, and more. Park at the West Trapps parking lot on Route 44/55, and take the meandering Trapps Mountain Hamlet path. About 3/4 of the way there, you will need to cross Clove Valley Road, so make sure your little ones are within sight here. When you hear the spray of the Coxing Kill and the crunch, crunch of autumn leaves under your feet, you’ll know you’re almost there.

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10. VAN LUEVEN CABIN ON THE MOHONK PRESERVE

This has to be one of the best hikes in the Hudson Valley. Even kids who whine when hiking will totally forget all cares when they begin the ascent up this rock scramble. A small body may need an adult’s helping hand at times, but lithe little children—and definitely adolescents and teens—almost always have an easier time than adults when it comes to maneuvering up the rocks. Just be sure to follow the marked path—it is the path of least resistance! Flat stretches of rock offer an opportunity for rest along the way, or at least a place for your kids to stand and say, “Hurry up! Let’s go!” as you negotiate your hand and foot placements. The panoramic view at the top won’t disappoint, and you are bound to see a raptor gliding below you. You can either hike the easier but longer Cedar Trail back down, or—if the kids have any say—descend back down the rock scramble the same way you climbed up.

To access Bonticou, park at the Spring Farm parking lot on Upper 27 Knolls Road. If not a Preserve member, consider joining if you plan to hike on the Preserve multiple times throughout the year—it can save you money in the long run. Otherwise, pay the day-use fee at the kiosk, where you can also grab a map.

Details at mohonkpreserve.org.

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Ever since the 1860s, vacationers have been using the rails to travel through the beautiful Catskills. Board one of our trains and take a ride through history! You will see a side of the Catskills you just can’t get from your car.

Departing from Kingston or Mt. Tremper, our short train rides are fun for the whole family! Ride in our comfortably restored vintage coaches, or enjoy the breeze from our open-air cars.

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by Anne Pyburn Craig

Perhaps it’s Rhinebeck history. Or the Amtrak train stop giving people both coming and going easy access to the city. Or maybe it’s the fact that Rhinebeck’s western border is the very Hudson River itself. Whatever the case, Rhinebeck draws people into its forty square miles of natural beauty and leaves an impression. Some of these people are from the rich and famous faction.

Millionaire John Jacob Astor IV, though unlucky to die on the Titanic, was lucky enough to be born in Rhinebeck. Gangster “Fat Tony” from the Genovese crime family owned a 100-acre estate in Rhinebeck, where he spent a good bit of his time, before he was finally convicted and

sentenced in 1986. Literary writer Edith Wharton made many childhood visits to Wyndcliffe mansion in Rhinebeck where lived her prominent NYC aunt, and Wharton later wrote about her experiences in Hudson River Bracketed. (Mind you, Wharton didn’t enjoy herself here, but that is mostly because of her granite-like stodgy aunt.) Chelsea Clinton tied the knot amongst a flurry of paparazzi in her over-the-top wedding right here in Rhinebeck. But it’s the people who live in and work in and visit Rhinebeck regularly who are the real wealth of this community. They give Rhinebeck its true flavor . . . and make people want to stay.

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View from firetower by Eilis Petrosino @eapetro

13. Terrapin Restaurant & Bistro 14. Joovay 15. Blue Cashew 16. Paper Trail 17. Cabin Fever Outfitters 18. Clear Yoga 19. Gaby’s Cafe 20. Xanadu Hair Studio 21. Krause’s Chocolates 22. Liberty Public House 23. Upstate Films 24. Gigi Trattoria 25. Changes 26. Hammertown Rhinebeck 27. Oblong Books & Music 28. Montgomery Row 29. Osaka Japanese 30. Puccini Ristorante 31. Market Street 32. Pegasus Footwear 33. La Tua Bella Beauty Bar 34. Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery 35. Merriweathers 36. Nectar 37. Rhinebeck Farmers Market 38. Spruce Design + Decor 39. Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe 40. FiberFlame 41. Albert Shahinian Fine Art 42. Samuel’s Sweet Shop 43. Dorrer Jewelers 44. Rhinebeck Artist’s Shop 45. Beekman Arms Inn 46. Grand Cru Beer & Cheese Market 47. Beekman Arms Antique Center 48. Izlind Integrative Wellness Center

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EAT This town offers eating that can only be described as unforgettable. Fresh, local ingredients, handpicked and intelligently used, are a sort of minimum standard among Rhinebeck's restaurants. The finest thrive by using creative genius to craft something unlike anyplace else on the planet.

In keeping with the local love of history, the Liberty Public House is sited within the historic Starr Institute and decorated with a quirky wealth of historic memorabilia. Do lunch or dinner here, enjoying menu originals like “Devils on Horseback� (dates, bleu cheese and apple-wood smoked bacon), or stop in for a drink at their Boathouse, where the bar is fashioned from a sloop that sailed the Hudson.

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Liberty Public House

Famed maestro of Italian cuisine Gianni Scappin has enlivened Rhinebeck's culinary scene with the help of his team to create Market Street, where you'll find a wood-fired oven, driftwood pickled floors, and cozy booths with Belgian-linen banquettes. On the menu: exotic pizzas, salads of fresh local baby greens, and grass-fed rib eye.

Classic and comforting Italian fare can also be found at Puccini Ristorante, where romance, charm, and urban cool are blended into a flavorful vibration

Fans of creative New American comfort food will find their bliss at Terrapin, where Chef Josh Kroner is constantly expanding and refining his definition of “creative conscious cuisine.” Whether you opt for the casual bistro or the fancier dining room, you'll experience food that's been described as “a dream come true” by the New York Times; you can also pick up sauces and specialties to take home at their store.

In the mood for something simple and hearty and splendid? Try the Grand

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Osaka

Osaka has been serving classic and innovative Japanese fare to the Hudson Valley for over 20 years and just took home this year's “Best-of-the-Valley” honors from Hudson Valley magazine.

They'll fix you an unbeatable sushi and sashimi dinner or platter to eat in or take on a picnic, and they've got plenty for non-sushi eaters and vegetarians.

Cru Beer and Cheese Bar. Choose from one of their 300 in-stock beers, or enjoy a rotating selection of 16 hand-selected draft choices by owner Rod Johnson. And don’t forget to taste their savory munchies: smoked meats, eloquent cheeses, venison jerky, and hand-baked soft pretzels are just some of the treats offered for on-site consumption or to take home.

They also offer wine by the glass for those who prefer it. Enjoy it all in their bar café area with floor-to-ceiling windows right in the heart of Rhinebeck.

Be sure to stop into Montgomery Row where you’ll find authentic Mexican cuisine at Gaby’s Cafe or farm-fresh Mediterranean delicacies at the award-winning Gigi Trattoria in the center of town.

Don't miss a stop at Samuel's Sweet Shop, formerly Samuel's of Rhinebeck. The coffee-and-candy boutique provides customers the very best in chocolate, coffee and tea, baked goods, sandwiches, and other delicious treats.

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that enhances meticulously prepared dishes, such as sautéed mozzarella in caper sauce, fettuccini carbonara, and veal marsala. Most of the menu can be prepared gluten-free.

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Right in the center of town, you can make yourself at home at an inn that quite literally helped host the American Revolution and has been up and running continuously ever since. At the Beekman Arms and its associated Delmateer Inn, raise a glass of sherry to the rebels of long ago while enjoying elegantly interpreted modern conveniences. The Delmateer even offers guesthouses with wood-burning fireplaces.

Want a more countrified vibe? Check out Whistlewood Farm Bed and Breakfast, expertly managed by the same stellar hostess for over three decades. You can hike miles of trails and come back to greet the livestock: horses, cows, donkeys and chickens. “Every corner, every nook of the place is perfectly designed because this farmer lady has perfect taste,� is how one happy visitor describes the experience, replete with antiques and handmade quilts.

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Or you can stay down by the riverside, just steps from the water and from Amtrak, and soak up a river view from one of the queen-size beds at the Rhinecliff Hotel, an 1854 building restored to boutique, full-service hostelry status.

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An art lover's tour of Rhinebeck is incomplete without a visit to Albert Shahinian Fine Art. Celebrating its 18th year, this full-service gallery is located in a beautiful 1850s historic building. Curator/founder Shahinian has made a name for himself for the “diversity, thoughtful presentation, and consistently high caliber of artistic

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If you’d like to learn the craft of watercolor painting during your visit, or if you'd simply like to see some of the most beautiful ones around anywhere, come to the Betsy Jacaruso Studio and Gallery. An incredible painter herself, Jacaruso teaches aspiring students this rich and delicate art form. You'll find relaxed drawing and painting classes for all skill levels and rotating exhibits that will inspire and educate.

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If you like making cool stuff, or think you might if you only had a chance to try it, come to FiberFlame's walk-in art studio. You can pick among “blanks” that start at one dollar—pottery, tote bags, onesies, frames, canvases—and enjoy two hours of studio time to play with “buttons, beads, and vintage fabrics. Markers, stamps, and stencils.

Handmade papers, antique prints, inks, and paints. Fabric dyes, threads in every color and thickness, tiles, and beach glass. Brushes, sponges, tissue,

and a rainbow of glazes.” Make it your own with as much—or as little— guidance as you prefer.

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The town that brought dear old Sinterklaas back to life has, as you might expect, some radically good ideas and provisions for having fun. There are trail networks for biking and horseback riding, an excellent indie movie house (Upstate Films), and a scenic town park with views, a playground, and tennis facilities, and it's easy to find live music and craft beverages on a weekend night.

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expression” of his exhibits. ASFA also offers curatorial, installation, delivery, and art consultation services, should you need those. Through November, you can check out recent work by Christie Scheele, as well as their 18th annual show, “The Luminous Landscape,” a national invitational exhibition featuring Thomas Sarrantonio and Eric Lindbloom this year.

there; the views of the Catskills and river from it were so fine that a new tower replaced the old one in 2007, and you're invited to come climb—and to hike, camp, mountain bike, ski, fish, or picnic.

The banks of the mighty river have long inspired visual and literary arts as well, and you can go straight to the source firsthand with a visit to Poets' Walk, created on behalf of estate-dwelling Astors and Delanos by a gifted landscape architect. Wander two miles through woods and meadow and a series of fabulous views; linger with your own sketchbook or notepad at a rustic cedar pavilion.

Through October, you can tour Wilderstein, an eccentric relative in the family of great riverfront estates.

Named “wild man's stone” for a nearby Native petroglyph, it was built first as an Italianate villa and re-envisioned 35 years later as a Queen Anne country house. Wilderstein was the homebase of generations of Suckeys, the last a cousin and close confidante of FDR, who gave it to the public as a giant Christmas present in the 1980s. The American Romantic-style grounds

by Calvert Vaux are worth the trip in themselves.

There's another great outdoor spot in Rhinebeck called Ferncliff Forest, a 200-acre wood with four miles of trails spotted with historical remnants of wells and root cellars and crumbling foundations. In World War II, there was an observation tower

For yet another immersion in history, visit the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.

Through mid-October, you can catch weekend airshows (ever see a WWI dogfight?). Through the end of October, you can take a ride in a biplane or tour extensive exhibits that cover

aviation history and early 20th-century mechanical relics of all sorts.

Living heritage is to be found at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. During the fall, you can catch the upstart “Equine! Equine! Equine!” horse extravaganza and the Hudson Valley Wine and Food fest in September. October brings arts, antiques, and the popular Sheep and Wool Festival.

Be sure to visit the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market on a Sunday for a true glimpse of the town's beating heart. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, jams, flowers, and much more are on hand, complete with tastings, chef demos, recipe ideas, fun for the kids, live music, and exceptionally pleasant people.

If you’d like to look and feel your absolute best, make time for a stop at La Tua Bella Beauty Bar. Using only natural products, polished professionals will make you over, pamper you, or just help you shop. When translated from Italian, La Tua Bella means, “You are beautiful,” and they definitely live up to their promise.

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At Spruce Design + Decor, you'll find a renovated firehouse packed to bursting Are you looking to redecorate or just with vintage mid-century masterpieces freshen your space with a special, exquiand whatever else these passionate site piece or two? Rhinebeck's interior and collectors have realized you should not home-goods stores can help fulfill your live without. Spruce has a rep for warmth, wildest, most particular dreams. Marigold comfort, sexiness, and sophistication that Home offers Manhattan-level expertise has led its owners to star turns in Elle in a country setting; they'll re-imagine Decor, New York Home, ID Design, and your window treatments, and their other Domino magazines. Come check them out locations can match the perfect area rug, in Rhinebeck on their home ground. enlighten your lighting, and hook you up If your own home ground needs more with Hunter Douglas furniture. than just furnishing, Williams Lumber Fair-trade, focused, eclectic Nectar is operates the largest Ace hardware store the home goods equivalent of the finest in the entire Hudson Valley here in Rhineworld-beat music. Here you can find a beck. Hardware, hand tools, painting, symphony of trad, handcrafted, upplumbing and electrical supplies, sturdy

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cycled and meticulously curated décor, art, furnishings, and architectural elements. It's a rare blend of sumptuous and socially conscious, and the genius Nectarettes will help you find whatever you may be seeking; they're great at retrieving rare beauty from around the globe.

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If you'd guess that a town with this much history would have some exceptional antiquing possibilities, you'd be exactly right—both the Beekman Arms Antique Center, set behind the hotel in a classic red barn, and the Rhinebeck Antiques Emporium (“History's Attic”) are multi-dealer havens for seekers of all that is old and good.

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Carhartt gear—they've got whatever you need and good advice to go with it.

Any tobacco connoisseur will be on cloud nine when he/she enters Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe. If unsurpassed customer service, genuine product knowledge, and an uncompromising commitment to freshness are important to you, look no further.

Cigars, pipes, fine fresh loose tobacco, and all the needed accessories are gathered in one aromatic place, on one of the oldest street corners in America.

Just a stroll down the street, artists will feel welcomed and understood at the original Rhinebeck Artist’s Shop. It's been a local institution for three decades; for the past three years, it's been run by working artist and MFA Doug Shippee. Whether you're looking for art supplies or framing services, the folks here will help you get the very best with a smile. Also stop in to Atwater Gallery upstairs to see their latest collection.

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of the man who brought it here is carrying on the tradition—but there's nothing stuffy about the selection. Check out their Rock Candy, Pretty in Pink, Be Unique, and Blue Moon collections, and gaze at their brown, yellow, and black diamonds.

For your feet, Rhinebeck offers a new boutique-style branch of Pegasus Footwear, proven winners from across the river. They hire top-notch expert staff who will help you find the look you absolutely love, the practical gear you can't live without, and the comfort that your tender tootsies will thank you for.

Pamper the rest of your hide with the wonderful things handmade and sold at Merriweathers. All of their soaps are handmade and hand cut. Creams and other skin-care products are made in small batches and are not warehoused.

They use the best all-natural ingredients in their products: real vegetable and nut oils, and pure essential oils. The store is also filled to the brim with beautiful sparkly jewelry, natural gemstones, sterling silver, fun and funky bags, belts, and scarves.

Maybe it's your furry or feathery friend who needs the pampering. Picky pet parents will be pleased with the selection at Pet Country,

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And Montgomery Row is where you'll find one of Rhinebeck's latest emporia, the Paper Trail. If you crave fine paper, for invitations or some other purpose, they've got all manner of stationery, paper goods, and desk supplies, along with apothecary items, jewelry, whimsical gifts, and all sorts of things you might not have known you needed, but surely do.

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Montgomery Row is also where you'll find Oblong Books, the largest indie bookstore in the Hudson Valley. They've been surviving and thriving since 1975 for many reasons: a stellar kids' section, a big bargain selection, and an ongoing series of author events that drive local literary culture. Their extremely knowledgeable staff on hand will help with any literary inquiries.

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No discussion of Rhinebeck's finest retail therapy would be complete without mentioning the shops of Montgomery Row, a not-to-be-missed shopping and dining destination which is the beating heart of the village. Once upon a time, the original Montgomery Row building was a landmark everyone referred to as “the Chevy garage.” It's been re-imagined, redone, and expanded into an award-winning shopping destination where you'll find a kitchen pharmacy, heavenly restaurants, an outdoor outfitters' shop, hand-dipped chocolates, menswear, home goods, and so much more.

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where they carry a huge variety of food and tons of other petcare items that you won't find in most pet-supply stores. Their customer service is superb, and they have everything for the care, fun, and well being of your pet—no matter what species.

HEALTH Dutchess, affiliated with the Health Quest medical practice, has been named best in the Hudson Valley region, and any local will tell you it's well deserved.

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Many a regional resident came into existence at its warm and enlightened Birthing Center long before such services were widespread, and the quality of geriatric care—and for every age in between—is similarly high. Not just a hospital though, they also have a medically based fitness center that can help you make the kind of lifestyle changes that promote good health.

Through a personal health assessment, private training, and group classes, they will guide and support you to set and achieve manageable fitness goals.

Once you get Rhinebeck under your skin, you'll want to come back and visit again and again—and you'll have friends who'll be happy to see you return. Rhinebeck is rooted in dramatic history, surrounded by surreal beauty, and curated with infinite love. Enjoy your stay; you might not want to ever leave.

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Northern Dutchess is complemented by the new Izlind Integrative Wellness Center and Institute, offering a wide selection of both traditional and holistic approaches to reducing your stress, fortifying your health, and revitalizing your potential for your body, mind, and spirit. They also offer care for those seeking additional support for a medical issue. Treatments, classes, workshops and retreats are provided in a lovely, serene setting, by an unparalleled collaborative team of providers who work together to treat, educate, and help you feel and heal better than ever.

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The bounty of the Hudson Valley is no secret.

After all, heavenly fresh produce, endless sources of outdoor fun, and incredible landscapes help give the valley its reputation. But two other cultural ingredients—MUSIC AND FOOD—also shape our identity here in the Hudson Valley. Prominent musicians like Levon Helm and Bob Dylan lived here once upon a time, and, if not for Pete Seeger, we probably wouldn’t be enjoying the Hudson River quite so much today.

And with one of the world’s premiere culinary colleges in our own backyard, it’s no wonder of our daily lives. Now, mix these two elements together, and we have something very special.

Luckily there are countless places to enjoy both.

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SMALLER VENUES In vibrant uptown Kingston, Diego’s Taqueria is just perfect for a handcrafted beer, fresh Mexican food (try the chili and lime street corn!), and some live tunes. Lydia’s in Stone Ridge offers the perfect blend of homecooked meals and live jazz on alternate Saturdays. At Rock and Rye, just a stone’s throw from historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, mix live music on the weekends with its incredible wine, beer, and cocktail selection in this 1750s tavern. Bacchus, a staple restaurant and beer haven in New Paltz, usually has weekend performances too, and sometimes you Greg Glassman at the High Falls Café Kairos at Bacchus photo by Ciara Vesely

can catch one during the week. They have tasty specials every night, so don’t just stick to the set menu. Every now and then the 1850 House in Rosendale brings in some live talent, and their new garden deck situated on the banks of the Rondout Creek makes for an awesome place to just hang out. The sumptuous food at the Country Inn—whether going for one of their fine Italian dishes or a more casual Neapolitan pizza—lures folks back again and again, and their live music shows make for the quintessential country evening. If in the Rondout Valley, check out the High Falls Café if you want to hear music during the week or on the weekend. There you can find a more intimate setting with great specials on food and a view of the Stone Dock Golf course. Call ahead or check the websites of these cozy venues before heading out.

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LARGER VENUES You can catch an exceptional show while you dine at The Falcon. Sit inside or on their deck overlooking Marlboro Falls—both options are beautiful. Renovated from an old button factory, this venue offers a powerful warm ambiance with high ceilings and dark wood with velvet curtains. The Falcon also showcases a rotating display of featured artists along the walls every three months. They usually have a show going on more nights than not, but again, always check beforehand. Other places like Hudson’s very sleek industrial Club Helsinki has a full calendar of live acts and the perfect event space to hear them in. Beacon’s 1972 landmark, The Towne Crier, combines farm-fresh food with live music Wednesday through Sunday.

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Also in the In the heart of Beacon, Quinn’s is a really fun place to enjoy an array of live music, and at the same time you can dine on some really incredible Japanese food in a vintage diner setting. It’s open late and shouldn’t be missed. Back Stage Productions (BSP), renovated from an old vaudeville and movie house, is home to performers, artists, and musicians of offered here, but a few doors down is Kingston Candy Bar. More than just candy, here you can find an incredible collection of sweets and some late-night savories.

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THEATRES The Bearsville Theater is the brainchild of Albert Grossman, the music industry visionary and magnate whose clients included musicians like Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Todd Rundgren. After years of planning and building, Albert’s wife, Sally Grossman, opened the theater in 1989. They always have a very impressive lineup of all genres; just check the calendar on their site. There’s no food available in the theatre, but just next door their sister restaurants are serving up good eats; you can even enjoy eating around the bonfire if you so choose.

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Theatre in Ellenville is a beautiful professional theatre with an ever-changing schedule of performances. They always have the full lineup on their site. Take a stroll afterward to Publik House or Aroma Thyme for dinner or just a drink. Publik House also offers live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Then there’s Rosendale Theatre—a 300-seat movie theatre offering movies ranging from indie documentaries to current blockbusters. The theatre even hosts music, live performances, and special screenings. Rosendale is overloaded with amazing eateries; the hardest part will be picking one.

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fortunate to be part of such a sublime, talented community. Take advantage of it. EAT, DANCE, AND BE MERRY!

FOR REFERENCE 1850 HOUSE, Rosendale, the1850house.com, 845-658-7800 AROMA THYME BISTRO, Ellenville, aromathymebistro.com, 845-647-3000 BACCHUS, New Paltz, bacchusnewpaltz.com, 845-255-8636 BEARSVILLE THEATER, Woodstock, bearsvilletheater.com, 845-679-4406 BETHEL WOODS, Bethel, bethelwoodscenter.org, 866-781-2922 BSP, Kingston, bspkingston.com, 845-481-5158 CLUB HELSINKI, Hudson, helsinkihudson.com, 518-828-4800

AMPHITHEATERS If you’re looking for something big, you can’t go wrong with Bethel Woods, where that little festival known as Woodstock really took place. This gorgeous amphitheater has both lawn and pavilion options, and there’s a good chance one of your favorites will be on the lineup sooner or later. Tons of scrumptious food options for most dietary requirements are available all around the site too.

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OUTDOORS

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THE MOON

Full-Moon Activities to Enjoy in the Hudson Valley

by Colleen Vitti

Days getting shorter? Don’t fret. Autumn is known for its moons, and this glorious disk of light extends the time that we can be outdoors. In fact, this September, the moon’s orbit

And the moonlight does something to our consciousness; it quiets the mind and adds a bit of serenity and beauty and mystery to our lives. Even the coyote agrees. Ahhhhwoooooooo!

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of 2015. This means even more moonlight to bask in.

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approaches the earth closer than any other full moon

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CANOE OR KAYAK ON THE RONDOUT CREEK OR WALLKILL RIVER You can’t beat getting out on the water at night to view the full moon. Once the moon rises, there’s plenty of light to guide your way. You may even catch a glimpse of a nighttime critter at play, such as a beaver or snapping turtle or skunk.

To access the Rondout, put in your boat at the DEC boat launch on Creek Locks Road between Kingston and Rosendale.

The Wallkill can be accessed via the boat launch on Springtown Road 4.5 miles north of New Paltz in Rosendale or in New Paltz either on Plains Road or just south of the Ulster County Fairgrounds. For a complete list of boat launches in Ulster County, visit dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/nyboatlaunch2009.pdf. Don’t own a canoe or kayak? No worries. Kenco on Hurley Mountain Road in Kingston right off of Route 28, just minutes from the Kingston Traffic Circle, has rentals available for the day or weekend. They even offer kayak classes. For more information, call (845) 340-0552 or visit atkenco.com.

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Alpine Endeavors is offering three full-moon hikes this autumn on September 27, October 27, and November 25 (and one on December 25 if you want to plan ahead). Check out their website at alpineendeavors.com for info.

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love with you/ On this harvest moon.” Grab someone you love: your boyfriend, your child, your neighbor, your wife. If no one’s around, dance solo. Blast your favorite song, and dance on the deck, in the driveway, or wherever the moon shines. You could even plan ahead and throw a moonlight dance party; just be sure the DJ plays Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London.”

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RUN ON THE RAIL TRAIL If you are in the Hudson Valley, there is a rail trail near you. Studies show that we need 150 minutes of exercise a week—at least 20-30 minutes of which is vigorous. The autumn moons add to your chances for this.

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time and energy to bounce along in the woods. Check out VISITvortex’ map of rail trails to find the one closest to you.

“The Harvest Moon” got its name because Native Americans used this moon—most often occurring in September— to mark when to harvest their corn. The bright moonlight allows for working into the wee hours of the night to pick during peak production. This year’s Harvest Moon is on September 27, and this is a perfect day to pick the last of your tomatoes, plant some cold-weather seeds aka lettuce, kale, or chard, or just simply weed.

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C’mon! It’s fun! And the Hudson Valley is filled with the

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VISIT A HAUNTED HOUSE best ones: The Headless Horseman Hayride and Haunted Houses in Ulster Park, Peter Wings’ Haunted Fortress in Stanfordville, Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion, or even the abandoned barn at the end of your street! These community events lure us out of our homes and into the autumn night air, and they’re even more fun and scary by the light of the moon.

GET SPOOKED ON HUGUENOT STREET Historic Huguenot Street is filled with ghostly stories.

Take a walk down this moonlit street and feel its history.

Huguenots. Be sure to ask your tour guide the story about the well that is located across the street and down a little ways from the visitor’s center. If feeling brave, linger in the cemetery. Visit huguenotstreet.org/hauntedhuguenotstreet/ for more information.

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But as of September 5, all that has changed. The ten-year-old sanctuary reopened at its lovely new home in High Falls, the very heart of Ulster County, welcoming you and yours to meet the fam: Walter the goat, Patsy the pig, Daphne the bunny, and dozens of their pals. Each one has a life story, and the animalloving volunteers of the sanctuary love nothing better than to help you make friends.

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The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary gives forever homes to oft-forgotten creatures and gives visitors an adventure to remember. As a reviewer said on Google, “Great place, great people, greatest animals.” In fact, the only criticism any reviewer had of the place was that it was “a bit of a trek from anything resembling civilization,” although even that visitor said it was well worth the trip.

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“We’re excited that with a property this much larger, we’ll have the ability to provide life-long care and shelter to more farm animals in need. We’ve been at capacity for some time at our former location,” says WFAS founder and executive director Jenny Brown.

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rived everyone seemed to adjust pretty quickly. They seem to love exploring their new spacious pastures and barns—and munching on nice grass too.”

EACH ANIMAL HAS A LIFE STORY, AND THE ANIMAL-LOVING VOLUNTEERS OF THE SANCTUARY LOVE NOTHING BETTER THAN TO HELP YOU MAKE FRIENDS.

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At 150 acres, the former summer camp is six times the size of the organization’s former home. That means more room for more animals—and more room for you to come and visit with them.

There’s room for overnight lodging and a permaculture garden and a commercial kitchen that will be put to good use in preparing delicious vegan eats. Brown is excited by the possibilities: “Outreach events, retreats, camps, lectures, workshops, cooking classes, in-residency programs, and so much more!” she marvels.

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For now, the new facility will be welcoming visitors on weekends through September and October. Come meet the critters and some of the most love-centered humans around. Omnivores are welcome; expect to be educated, but not judged.

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“THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SANCTUARY FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE,” says Brown. “a place where people connect with animals as individuals, and that helps people connect with themselves, each other, and the larger natural world. Our work nurtures greater awareness of those connections, and over time, many, many people embrace compassionate living, a state of purpose that precludes eating animals. We envision a world where factory farming is history and the carnivore is the exception. Thanks to the magic the animals work on sanctuary visitors, we get closer to realizing that vision every day.

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Most of us know the reasons cats and dogs were domesticated and later bred: for food, pest control, hunting, protection, survival, herding, etc., and certainly many pets still provide these practical benefits. However, many—if not most—pets in America don’t. Most pets are simply companion animals who take up space on the couch and sit around looking cute. Yet, we love them. We ooh and aah for us. We resort to blubbering baby talk as we confess our love to them. We spend thousands on vet bills, even if we can’t afford it. Why?

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so how do humans benefit from our furry friends in today’s age?

What many of us may not know is that our relationship with animals may

This,” says Garber, “is another way of

have caused us to evolve as a species. Research by paleoanthropologist

saying that, to the extent dogs were an

Pat Shipman of Penn State University reveals that domestic animals

evolutionary technology, they may have

served as “living tools” to spur human evolution. Domesticating

been a technology that changed us for

animals allowed humans to focus on other things, such as language. In The Atlantic, Jennifer Garber notes that dogs, in particular, might have been the tool that allowed early humans to flourish. In her article, she credits Shipman for showing that humans and dogs participated in “a virtuous circle of cooperation— one in which humans and their canine friends got stronger, together, over time.

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the better. The old truism—we shape our tools, and afterward our tools shape us—may be as old, and as true, as humanity itself.”

One can only surmise that our pets are still helping us to grow as a species.

Studies show that petting an animal reduces blood pressure. Therapeutic dogs help those with autism learn to interact socially. Our cute little pets quell our anxiety and lower our pulse.

Kids raised with pets are less likely to develop asthma.

Pet ownership in the U.S. has tripled

survival of cancer patients. “None of

since the 1970s. The U.S. currently

us can speak about our pets without

leads the world with our love of pets,

smiling,” says Dr. Creagan, an oncol-

but that is changing. Other nations

ogist at Mayo Clinic. “We now know

are catching on. In India, Philippines,

that when we look into the eyes of that

Venezuela, Russia, and Argentina, the

cat, when we stroke that dog, when

pet population is surging.

you hold that animal, there is a surge of hormones deep within the center of the brain. And these hormones provoke a tremendous feeling of peace, of tranquility, of serenity.”

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Pets may even be instrumental in the

In a few more millennia, anthropologists may have an answer as to why we’d rather wake up with a backache

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Perhaps no one knows this better

evolution as humans, there’s just really

than pet owners in the United States.

not a clear answer to why we love our

Depending on the source, somewhere

pets so much. But let’s keep on doing

between 30-60% of American house-

it! It sure feels good!

“When you hold an animal, there is a surge of hormones deep within the center of the brain.

And these hormones provoke a tremendous feeling of peace, of tranquility, of serenity.”

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HEALTH

by Joan MacDonald

Hearing the news that you are about to become parents often sets off a flurry of decision-making. Is your home big enough for a baby, as well as the room full of paraphernalia one tiny infant will need?

What color will you paint the nursery? How much time will you take off from work? It’s time to make some plans.

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A Birth Plan Can Help Women Make Informed Decisions

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One of the most important plans prospective parents can make is the birth plan. A birth plan is the document that lets your medical team know your preferences during the actual birth of your child. While you can’t predict the timing and circumstances of the birth, this document will let your medical team know what you feel strongly about. A birth plan can include what you can do while you are in labor, how you would like to manage pain, what procedures you would prefer to avoid during the birth, and who can be in the delivery room with you.

There are advantages to knowing your options and discussing them with the people you entrust your birth to. You have the same goal of delivering a healthy baby in the best way possible, so communication is essential. Making the plan with your birth care provider offers the opportunity to discuss what happens during labor and birth, what’s standard, and how much you can deviate from standard practices.

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A delivery with Suzanne Berger byTamme Stit Photography

“The purpose of a birth plan is to state your preferences—for you as a consumer to research your options and to communicate them with your birth care provider, midwife, or doctor, so that you are all on the same page,” says Suzanne Berger, CNM, a certified nurse midwife at Health Quest Medical Practice.

Would you like to avoid pain medication?

What kind of pain medication is available, and how will it affect your experience of the birth?

Do you want to breastfeed the baby right after birth?

Can your partner cut the umbilical cord?

Do you have a choice of birth care providers?

What are your provider’s rates of cesareans (C-sections)?

Are there restrictions about who can be with you during birth, either vaginal or C-section?

Can you eat or drink during labor?

Will you need intravenous or IV therapy, and, if so, when?

Can you wear your own clothes?

Will you be monitored continuously or intermittently?

Are there time restrictions on how long labor is taking before an intervention is considered?

Can you birth in whatever position you want?

Is water birth or laboring in water an option?

Can cord clamping be delayed?

How does your provider feel about the necessity of performing an episiotomy?

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Would you prefer to be able to walk around during labor?

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There’s a lot for prospective parents to research and think about.

Here are a few questions you might want to ask:

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A birth plan can be as individual as the individual having the baby.

There are standard birth plans online that you can review, but no pre-printed plan is right for everyone or will work in every situation.

However, a prospective mom can use such plans to discuss and customize her plan with her birth care provider.

Berger, who has been a certified nurse midwife for 25 years, says that over the course of her practice she has seen an increase in the number of women asking about a birth plan.

Don’t be afraid to explore your options and ask questions. Researching what happens during labor and birth and considering your preferences can also help you decide where you want to have your baby. Options include a birthing center or a hospital, although many hospitals now also have birthing centers. You can choose to have your baby delivered by a doctor or a midwife. Some women even prefer a home birth.

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Occasionally ensuring the health and safety of mother and baby does require a medical intervention. A birth plan can also offer prospective parents the option of discussing what might happen should medical necessity require a deviation from that plan. It’s good to prepare yourself for all eventualities. “You may find your labor is long and hard,” says Berger. “You may need some pain medication. If you discuss it beforehand, you can ask what your options are should interventions be needed.”

A delivery with Suzanne Berger byTamme Stit Photography

“Women are asking more questions and making informed choices. People are more aware about birth plans. And, if not, I encourage them to take childbirth classes, research, and ask questions. A birth plan is about choices and preferences and communication.”

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thing, you need to be open, listen, and talk about her options. I became a midwife to help empower and educate women about their choices, their rights, and their responsibilities. I love it.�

Since 2000, Berger has been delivering babies at the Neugarten Family Birth Center at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck.

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Wise choices on the color wheel are essential to attaining the mood you want to convey. With small “sampling” sizes now available, it’s beneficial to invest a little extra money and time experimenting with different colors—just to see how they make you feel.

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Painting provides an easy transformation to freshen-up tired walls and ceilings and change one’s frame of mind.

Color communicates. It can articulate a comforting and inviting atmosphere without words—not only for those who live in the home but also for those visiting your abode.

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GOING MINIMALIST is “trending” in recent interior design magazines, tutorials, and books.

The culling of “stuff” is one way to provide a more tranquil home presence—but choosing the right paint shades can also foster a specific mood. You can achieve and generate a clutter-free environment with paint colors by realizing color can act as an active, passive, or neutral feature.

LIGHT SHADES expand a space and give airiness for breadth and brightness.

DARKER SHADES add sophistication and warmth for a more intimate setting.

COLOR PSYCHOLOGY 101 PURPLE has dark values rich in sophistication, creativeness, and luxury.

However, the lighter shades—such as lavender and lilac—can be compared to the same restful quality as the blues.

ORANGE is energetic, inducing moods of excitement and enthusiasm.

Great for exercise rooms, it can create an emotional reaction needed for vigorous fitness programs. Needless to say, it’s best not to involve this dynamic color into living or sleeping areas.

YELLOW conveys happiness and can cause a room to feel expansive and welcoming. Shades of maize are said to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

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GREEN is deemed to be the most restful color for the eye, relieving tensions and stress and providing a relaxing atmosphere. Perhaps that is why, at this time, the color of the year for 2015, according to Benjamin Moore, is Guilford Green, which has a silvery glow. Says the company’s creative director Ellen O’Neill, the color is “a neutral that’s a natural,”

BLUE has been bestowed with the power of lowering blood pressure and slowing respiration and heart rate; therefore, blue creates a calming, relaxing, and serene color choice if that’s your goal. However, stick to the lighter shades of blue to fashion a calm effect, as darker shades may induce sadness.

most intense color—an adrenaline-pumper like no other hue. Additionally, it’s magnetic as a people-gatherer, and it kindles dialogue.

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NEUTRALS refer to shades of gray, white, black, or brown. Their flexibility is their propensity, for you can pop colorful accents with these neutrals to add life or keep it simple. You can also combine neutrals to calm things down. Most experts agree that touches of black add a better foundation and depth to any color theme.

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Representing one-sixth of a room’s space, a ceiling may be lost in decades of white paint. Mostly overlooked in well thought-out design choices, this “fifth wall” is usually painted in the safest color—white.

What a shame, for this can actually cause you to neglect an enormous opportunity in creating the atmosphere you desire. Although committing to ceiling color was popular in Victorian times, it was typically only done on wainscot porch ceilings (not interior ceilings); a pale blue represented the soothing effect of open skies. But times have changed!

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When making your decision, keep in mind this rule-of-thumb: when ceilings are lighter in color, then the walls feel higher, so don’t rule out white ceilings entirely. Conversely, darker ceilings make the walls feel lower, which can simulate coziness and closeness, even in a huge room.

“Fall is a naturally inspiring, colorful time of year to transform your home environment to reflect your personality and the mood you want to convey.”

It’s the most favorable time to paint, as temperatures are cooler and to your advantage. Plus, it gives homeowners time to have their homes ready and beautifully redone for the upcoming holidays.

Here is some terrific advice from professionals who are painterly proficient. They’ve shared their expertise to help you not only enjoy your endeavor but to also guide you to a result that’ll fit in with your personal choices.

WHAT THE EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY COLOR TRENDS: According to Allison Keck, Interior Decorating Consultant for Herzog’s Design Center, “Currently, colors with gray bases are the trend tying everything together. We are recommending gray tints in the kitchen, dining room, and bedroom every day. More and more often our clients are requesting neutral colors yielding soothing effects.”

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COLOR AND CLUTTER: Ann Williams, another one of Herzog’s Interior Decorating consultants, advises to use a “soft color palette to help clutter fade into the surrounds of the room. A monochromatic color scheme uses tints and shades of the same color. It creates a look that is sophisticated and elegant. The effect of a monochromatic color scheme can be subtle and subdued when using a soft color; it also creates a calming effect. If the goal is to achieve a decluttered atmosphere, I would not recommend using an accent wall with a pop of color because it interrupts the flow of the room, making it more disjointed.”

PAINT TEXTURE: Allison Keck finds that glossy finishes tend to accentuate wall imperfections that could become distracting to the room.

She adds that sheen creates visual excitement that could overpower the room’s decor. She says, “Conversely, a matte finish absorbs light, creating a soothing environment.”

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, September 26, FRED, a new home décor and design shop located in High Falls, will be holding an in-store event with color and design consultants from the British paint company, Farrow & Ball. Owners Michael Van Nort and Charles Farruggio are partnering with F&B to offer the FREE consultations with top experts of paint and interior design. Visitors are encouraged to bring photos and fabric samples for personalized advice. A cocktail party will follow in late afternoon/early evening. 1209 Route 213, High Falls. For more information and times, call 845-687-6276.

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Mature Height: 6-10 feet Mature Width: 6-10 feet Sunlight: Full or partial Water: Medium (avoid hot dry areas.)

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Very fast growing and more heat-tolerant than other Japanese Maples, Trompenburg’s resilience and elegant form make it a must-have specimen. The leaves will darken through the summer and then turn crimson in the fall. This tree benefits from pruning and shaping when it is young to maximize its lovely form.

‘Viridis’ Japanese Maple is also called Green Threadleaf maple.

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A dwarf, mounded, small tree with a weeping habit. Also called a Threadleaf maple, the leaves are finely dissected (ribbon-like) and come in many different varieties—too many to name! Well-drained soil is a must. Planting in a raised bed with good drainage (and even slightly sandy soil) is recommended. This tree is particularly stunning when it cascades over the edge of a garden pond.

‘Butterfly’ is small, ornamental variety of Japanese Maple with variegated foliage that is green and white and edged with pink in spring.

Look closely in April and you will notice the small reddish-purple blooms too! An eye-catching tree all summer long, in the fall it puts on an extra little show—the white portions of the leaves turn a brilliant magenta.

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EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL NOV 1 Artists on Art: River Crossings Exhibition Tours at 11am The Olana Partnership announces special artist-led tours to illuminate the exhibition River Crossings: Contemporary Art Comes Home. $18/person, $12/students and seniors.

Member discounts do not apply. Ages 10 and up. Olana State Historic Site, 5720 New York 9G, Hudson. 518-828-0135; olana.org

AUGUST 29- SEPTEMBER 27 SAT & SUN 11AM-4PM Contextual Threads at Wired Gallery A group show curated by Elisa Pritzker including exhibits from Patricia Fabricant, Laura Moriarty, Mimi Czajka Graminski, and Elisa Pritzker. 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 6-9PM “Fall for Art” Juried Show, Art Sale, and Cocktail Reception Fundraiser The 19th annual “Fall for Art” Fundraiser will feature 26 outstanding Hudson Valley artists in this popular art sale/cocktail reception. The event is a fundraiser for the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, which supports area not-for-profit organizations, including the Hudson Valley Food Bank, Family of Woodstock, CASA, People’s Place, Angel Food East, Jewish Family Services, and area synagogues, among others. Each year a special recipient is selected, and in 2015 Mental Health Services Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley has been invited to select $1,000 worth of artwork from the show, which will enhance their Kingston facility. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Wiltwyck Golf Club, 404 Steward Lane, Kingston. 845-338-8131; fallforart.org

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14th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest and Craft Beer Fest This popular celebration of the gourmet lifestyle in the Hudson Valley is now presenting the first Hudson Valley Craft Beer Fest. Marvel at hundreds of wines from all over New York and the world. Taste the finest craft beers from all over New York.

Also enjoy more than 100 gourmet specialty food, fine art, and lifestyle vendors. Cooking demonstrations and food and wine seminars offer rare opportunities to meet and speak to the wine makers from some of New York’s best wineries. Food sampling and live entertainment also available. Children age 12 and under free. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck. 845-6587181; hudsonvalleywinefest.com

Drum Boogie Festival 2015 The festival is a free, family-oriented, multicultural, one-day music festival celebrating the diverse styles of music, dance, and voice from around the world. This year’s festival will bring together world-class performers and introduce the audience to an assortment of musical styles for all ages, featuring jazz, rock, classical, African, Balinese, reggae, steel pan, and more. Fabulous food vendors on site and fun children’s activities. This year’s Drum Boogie Festival supports Family of Woodstock’s Domestic Violence Program and will be staffed by Family volunteers.

Andy Lee Field, Rock City Road, Woodstock; 845 657-0499 or 845 594-6518; drumboogiefestival.com

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Taste of New Paltz

SEPTEMBER 14, 10:30AM-NOON Preschoolers in the Park: Insect Exploration Share the excitement of your preschooler’s early experiences with nature as they engage in activities that will focus on sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Led by Laura Davis, Student Conservation Association/Americorps Intern.

Topics will include amphibians, butterflies, blueberry picking, and more. Each outing includes a modest hike, and parents and children should come prepared to walk up to one mile. It’s recommended to bring food and water. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. All programs meet at the Nature Center, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required at 845-255-0752. Parking $10 per car.

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Taste of New Paltz The Hudson Valley’s renowned wine, cuisine, and agricultural bounty will be on display.

This is your flavorful annual opportunity to sample some of the best mouth-watering fare from the region’s finest restaurants, caterers, farm markets, brew masters, and wineries—all in a single day. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. Call Kathy Prizzia at 845-255-0243; newpaltzchamber.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 7PM Donald Harrison at The Falcon Donald grew up in a home environment saturated with the city’s traditional music of brass bands, parades, modern jazz, r&b, funk, classical, world ethnic, and dance music. His connection to New Orleans roots were deep-

ened by his father, a Big Chief in the African and Native American influenced culture of New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Indians. With quantum jazz Harrison has opened up new areas for time, harmony, and melody. Check their site for a full list of weekly performances.

1348 rt 9W Marlboro. 845-236-7970; liveatthefalcon.com

SEPTEMBER 19 10AM-6PM Equine! Equine! Equine! Festival A celebration of the Horse! Food and craft vendors, free pony and wagon rides, raffles, contests, horse parade, exhibits, art shows, and incredible musical performances by Jessica Lynn and Jack Dejohnette. Adults $10, children 12 and under free! Advance tickets $7. Dutchess County Fairgrounds. 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck. 845-417-6825; annualhorsefestival.com

Hudson Valley Apple Festival

SEPTEMBER 19, 1PM Downton Abbey Tour Highlighting Staatsburgh’s real-life counterparts of the “Downton Abbey” characters, this tour, led by a costumed interpreter, will explore how the servants prepared for a busy weekend of entertaining, and how the Mills’ daughter, like Downton Abbey’s Cora, married into the British aristocracy. $10/adults, $8/seniors & students, $5/Friends of Mills Mansion. Reservations required. Mills Mansion at Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Staatsburg. 845-889-8851; millsmansion.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 3-4PM Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre “Hook, Line and Sinker,” a family-friendly performance play about the timeless art of

SEPTEMBER 26, 2PM League of Extraordinary Readers: Rebecca Stead & Ali Benjamin The League of Extraordinary Readers is a monthly author event series for kids ages 8-12 (and those who are kids at heart). Come to the bookstore to meet your favorite children’s book authors, with giveaways, snacks and fun at every event! Oblong Books in Rhinebeck.

845-876-0500; oblongbooks.com

Jazz on Sunday with the Dean Machine At Hurds Farm in Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm.com

Fall Foliage Specials on the Catskill Mountain Railroad Looking for a great day trip? There is no better way to experience the spectacular colors of autumn in the Catskills than with a ride on our Fall Foliage Specials. Experience sights you just can’t get from your car, and without the hassle of driving, everyone gets to enjoy the views. See the natural beauty of the Catskills from our railroad’s unique perspective, aboard Ulster County’s only scenic train! 845-688-7400; catskillmtrailroad. com/fallfoliage.php

SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1, 2, 3, 4

16th Annual Woodstock Film Festival The five-day festival features unique films, great concerts, informative workshops, and celebrity-led panels. Theaters in Woodstock, Rosendale, Saugerties, and Rhinebeck. For

times, locations, and films, call 845-679-4265; woodstockfilmfestival.com

OCTOBER 2-18.

THURS-FRI 8PM, SUN 2PM The Whipping Man The gripping and fascinating tale of three men bound by faith and chained by secrets.

It’s Passover, 1865, at the end of the Civil War. Caleb DeLeon, a wounded Jewish Confederate officer, returns home to find his family’s estate in ruins, with two former slaves, Simon and John, waiting for his return. 157 Canal St, Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandtheatre.org

OCTOBER 1-25, TUES.-SUN. DEPARTURE, 2:30PM Two-hour sightseeing tours aboard Rip Van Winkle Wonderfully refreshing, leisurely water tour offers a view of the beautiful shore, including mansions and landscapes—just energizing!

Leaves at the Rondout Landing waterfront, 1 East Strand Street, Kingston. 845-340-4700; 1-888-501-5305; hudsonrivercruises.com

OCTOBER 2-4, FRI. & SUN., 10AM-5PM; SAT. 10AM-6PM

The Rhinebeck Arts Festival Enjoy 200 of America’s best independent artists and craftspeople with fabulous live music, specialty food, and family activities.

Find a diverse array of activities, ranging from craft demonstrations to hands-on art encounters. Food, wine, liquor, and beverage tastings. General admission is $10, seniors are $9, children 6-16 are $4, and children under 6 are free. Group discount rates available. No pets, please. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck. 845331-7900; artrider.com

OCTOBER 3, 9:30AM-8PM Children of the World Festival 2015.

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fishing, offers advice about eating fish from the river. Free. Rain or shine. Mills Norrie State Park, 256 Norrie Point Way, Staatsburg. 845889-4745, ex.109; email hrnerr@dec.ny.gov

Woodstock Film Festival

Free Movie Nights Under the Walkway

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A family fun-filled day with bounce houses and a play area for children. Seven years and under are FREE. His Word Reveal Church Grounds, 205 State Route 28, Kingston. aidingtheworldschildren.com/home.html The Burning of Kingston

OCTOBER 3, 6-10PM Free Movie Nights Under the Walkway Free, family-friendly, community movie nights.

Along with the featured films, there will be a pre-show of live entertainment. Local vendors will be on hand for the purchase of food and beverages. The October 3 showing will be under the western Highland approach of the Walkway. Music begins at 7pm, followed by the feature film at dusk. Walkway Over the Hudson, Upper Landing Park, 83 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie. mhrfoundation.org; walkway.org

OCTOBER 3, 10AM-4PM

Annual O+ Festival

Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase

Dutch Reformed Church Apple Festival Home-baked apple pies, baked apple goods, crafts, family fun, music, children’s activities, apple fritters, craft vendors. Free. Rain or shine. Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 845255-6340

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the fascinating history of the Stockade District of Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org

OCTOBER 3, NOV 7, 5-9PM First Saturday Arts in Kingston Art exhibit openings and receptions throughout Kingston. For a list of galleries, go to artalongthehudson.com/kingston

OCTOBER 3, 4-8PM An Evening In Munich A truly delicious German menu. Enjoy the Bavarian marketplace with a German-style lager, dessert bonfire, Bavarian dance performances, and music. Twin Lakes, 198 Heritage Drive, Hurley. 845-339-6683, ex.3213; alwaystherehomecare.org

OCTOBER 4, 2-4PM Foot tapping Celtic Music with the Foley Family At Hurds Farm in Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm.com

OCTOBER 7, 11AM-3PM 18th Century Autumn Festival Demonstrations of hearthside cooking, apple cider pressing, meat smoking, and cornhusk-doll making at Senate House Museum, 296 Fair Street, Kingston. 845-338-2786; deana. preston@parks.ny.gov; nysparks.com

OCTOBER 9, 10, 11

6th Annual O+ Festival This non-profit festival connects musicians, artists, and health and wellness providers for a weekend-long celebration, featuring concerts and performances, art making, and wellness offerings for the entire community. opositivefestival.org

OCTOBER 10, 12PM The Craft Beer Festival at Bethel Woods Bethel Woods Center for the Arts continues to brew up fun with the Bethel Woods Craft Beer Festival and Chili Cook-Off - an outdoor beer, food and music festival designed to stimulate and educate your palate through local food and unbelievable regional beer.

Craft beers from over 20 breweries will be available for sampling against a backdrop of live music at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. $45 at the gate (if available), $75 VIP, $10 designated driver tickets. Must be 21 to attend. 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel. 866-781-2922; bethelwoodscenter.org

OCTOBER 11, 10AM-4PM 13th Annual Forsyth Nature Center’s Fall Festival Hayrides, bouncy houses, games, crafts, exhibits, corn maze, bake sale, live entertainment, food booths. 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston. Free. 845-339-3053;

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Plus hear “Candlelight Tales” at 7:45pm in the Old Dutch Church cemetery at 272 Wall Street, Kingston.

845-331-0080; burningofkingston.com

OCTOBER 12, 2:30 DEPARTURE

OCTOBER 23-25 The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase The Invitational is an alternative guitar show, featuring fine, contemporary, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments, exhibited by their makers.

There is continuous live music, including luthier miniconcerts, demos, and special appearances by some of the nation’s finest musicians in the Bearsville Theater Lounge, included in the price of admission. Bearsville Theater & Utopia Soundstage, 291 & 293 Tinker Street, Woodstock. 845-389-9247; woodstockinvitational.com

OCTOBER 16, 17, 18 The Burning of Kingston This spectacular re-enactment of the October 1777 British retaliation of Kingston—the new capital of New York State during the American Revolutionary War—is not something history buffs and residents will want to miss. There are three days of activities starting with the Friday evening opening reception held at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, from 4-7pm. Witness a 7pm re-enactment of Colonial Kingston “Committee of Safety” meeting at the historic Person House Museum at the four corners of the Stockade District.

OCTOBER 16, SEPTEMBER 18, 5PM Night Market on lower Broadway From open houses, specials on food and drinks at the restaurants, artist “meet and greets,” live music, hot sauce tastings, wine tastings, an outdoor food court, and more. nightmarketkingston.com Amazing reptiles with Bruce Lowder

OCTOBER 17, 9AM-5PM; OCTOBER 18, 10AM-5PM NY State Sheep and Wool Family Festival There’s nothing “sheepish” about this annual festival that’s guaranteed to inspire, enlighten, and offer lots of knowledge and fun for the entire family. Sheepshearing and cooking demonstrations, fleece show and sale, kids’ activities, livestock displays of sheep and llamas, and even a llama parade. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck. sheepandwool.com

NOVEMBER 14, TWO SHOWS: 10:30-11:15AM & 11:30AM-12:15PM Amazing Reptiles Bruce Lowder’s Animal Encounters will captivate the attention of all ages. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street, Free. Registration is required. 845-331-0507, ex. 7; kingstonlibrary.org

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Special Two-hour Holiday Sightseeing Tour aboard Rip Van Winkle Rondout Landing at waterfront. 845-340 4700; 1-888501-5305; hudsonrivercruises.com

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Village of Wappingers Halloween Parade and Festival

Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion

SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENTS The Great Hudson Valley Blaze of 30 Horrifying Nights!

The tri-state area’s biggest, most exciting, most electrifying Halloween event returns for a delightful 30 nights in 2015. There are more than 6,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns in this elaborate walkthrough experience. Meander through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display—all made of jack o’ lanterns. Walk through a covered bridge adorned with jack o’ lanterns on all sides— even the ceiling. Emerge to the sight of Sleepy Hollow Country’s most iconic inhabitant, the Headless Horseman.

See intricate pumpkin portraits of characters from Washington Irving’s famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, plus tumbling acrobats and circus characters and a special tenth anniversary pumpkin cake. Witness the

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incredible sight of gourd-filled Jack-in-theBoxes springing up and bouncing around.

See slithering ground snakes and a giant spider web. Go gaga over a collection of shrunken little monsters. Gaze in amazement at a working doomsday grandfather clock.

A giant sea serpent adds some hiss to the undersea aquarium, while comical, squasheating Venus pumpkin traps sprout in the garden. Blaze’s perennially popular Jurassic Park includes a triceratops, a pterodactyl, a brontosaurus, and a T-Rex. Adults, $20; Children 3-17, $16 (Saturdays $25, $20). FREE for children under 3, plus members. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-onHudson. hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze​

OCTOBER 17, 10AM Village of Wappingers Falls 2015 Halloween Parade & Festival

There will be contests for best float and costumes. This year, they are adding marching dogs in Halloween costumes too. Trunk or treat for the kiddies. Vendors with food and wares, decorated cars in the parade, and so much more. Sponsored by I Heart Radio.

Mesier Park and Homestead, Intersection of East Main Street and NYS Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. wappingersfallsny.gov/ recreation-and-parks-department

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 31 Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion The Haunted Mansion is one of America’s oldest Halloween attractions, and every season the mansion takes fear to a new level.

The only attraction of its kind in America that has guests participating in ways never before experienced. It’s not just a haunted house anymore—visitors can experience new types

of terror every year. Fri, Sat, Sun. Kids day oct 13. 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls. 845297-2288; thehauntedmansion.com

SEPTEMBER 19-NOVEMBER 7 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses The 250-year-old farm incorporates over sixtyfive acres of naturally landscaped property, including foreboding woods, surreal ponds, fruit orchards, and more. This Halloween adventure is a unique, immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season. Featuring a theatrical one-mile hayride, corn maze, and seven haunted attractions. Saturdays, October 10 and 24, there will be a special children’s program called “A Tiny Taste of Terror” for kids from noon-3:30pm. 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park; 845-339-2666; headlesshorseman.com

Halloween Spooky Show Discover the science of Halloween in this spooky spectacular presented by Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson at Kingston Library (Children’s Library), 55 Franklin Street. Free. 845-331-0507, ex. 7; kingstonlibrary.org

845-339-0720; juniorleaguekingston.org

Boo At the Zoo Features Halloween parade, haunted stories, and other fun activities at Forsyth Park, 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston. 845-339-3053; forsythnaturecenter.org

New Paltz Halloween Parade Calling all ghouls and goblins! The New Paltz Halloween Parade kicks off on Main Street and Manheim Boulevard and ends at the firehouse, where the Lion’s Club will be distributing apples and candy. Main Street and Manheim Boulevard, New Paltz. newpaltz.org/AnnualEvents.html

Annual Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival Kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy chili, stone soup, cider, pumpkin pie, and other yummy treats while rocking out to live music by local bands. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available for purchase too, and entertainers like Jonathan Kruk, Bindlestick Bill, and Veronica Kent keep children laughing. Pete and Toshi Seeger (Beacon) Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon; 845542-0721; beaconsloopclub.org

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Scarecrows on Frog Alley Come and see creative scarecrow displays, pie contest, pumpkin carving, and face painting, all right on Frog Alley (by Deisings Bakery). The event is sponsored by the Junior League of Kingston, partnering with

Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours Friday Experience a candlelight tour of the museum and grounds, and hear about its ghosts and spooks. Tours every half hour starting at 6pm and ending at 9pm; $10 per adult, $5 per child, $5 for Friends of Clermont. Registration is required.

Clermont State Historic Site, 87 Clermont Avenue, Germantown. 518-537-4240; friendsofclermont.org/calendar

Haunted House at the Teen Scene This room-to-room annual spooky fun event is just enough boo-time that even a young trick-or-treater can enjoy. 220 Main Street, New Paltz. New Paltz Youth Program, 845255-5140; npyp.org

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Scarecrows on Frog Valley

Woodstock Halloween Parade Participate or just simply watch Woodstock at its spookiest. woodstockchamber.com

OCTOBER 31 Midnight Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Costume Party A frightening, late-night production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, followed by a party, costume contest, games, prizes, free snacks, full cash bar, and free goody bags for those who reserve tickets in advance. Ages 16 and up only. $10; Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. 845-8763080; centerforperformingarts.org

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Terrapin Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Falcon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Phoenician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Tappen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TuthillHouse at the Mill. . . . . . . . . . . .

Tuthilltown Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FARMS/MARKETS: Adams Fairacre Farms . . . . . . . . . . . .

Apple Bin Farm Market. . . . . . . . . . . .

Cheese Louise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emmanuel’s Marketplace. . . . . . . . . .

Farm Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hurds Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jenkins-Lueken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kelder’s Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mother Earth’s Storehouse . . . . . . . .

Saunderskill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wallkill View Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wright’s Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HOME & GARDEN: A&M Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A&G Custom Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aqua Jet Pools & Spas . . . . . . . . . . . .

Augustine Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . .

Bare Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bell Topsoil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cabinet Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carpet Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eden Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fireside Warmth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Four Seasons Sunrooms . . . . . . . . . .

Greenman Garden Design. . . . . . . . . .

H. Houst & Son Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Herzog Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Howard Jarvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hudson Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ingrained Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep . . . . . . . .

Mike’s EarthWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rice Plumbing & Heating. . . . . . . . . .

S.A.P. Exteriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sanitall Green Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . .

Victoria Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Williams Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PETS: Accord Plaza Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earth Angels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emmanuel’s Petagree. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pet Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PLAY: Alpine Endeavors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bearsville Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bethel Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Catskill Animal Sanctuary. . . . . . . . . .

Catskill Forest Association . . . . . . . . .

Catskill Mountain Railroad . . . . . . . . .

Dorsky Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Historic Huguenot Street. . . . . . . . . . .

Hudson River Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mohonk Preserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overlook Mountain Bikes. . . . . . . . . .

Rosendale Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shadowland Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sheep & Wool Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wild Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wired Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. .

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Binnewater Spring Water . . . . . . . . . .

Birch Body Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edible Independence. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gardiner Assoc. of Businesses. . . . . .

Health Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jake’s Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JTD Productions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mary Collins Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . .

Shanti Mandir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stewart Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Barnabus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trailways Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ulster County Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ulster Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wellness Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B&L Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Barcone’s Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beekman Arms Antique Market. . . . .

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Colonial Subaru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Den of Marbletown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ester Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Field + Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

George Cole Auctions . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handmade & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hudson Valley Goldsmith. . . . . . . . . .

Kenco Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kingston Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marigold Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Merchant Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . .

Milne Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miron Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Montano’s Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Montgomery Row. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moose Crossing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nectar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nest Egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oblong Books & Music . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ole Carousel Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pegasus Footwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Potter Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rhinebeck Antique Emporium . . . . . .

Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe. . . . . . . . .

Schneider’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spruce Design + Decor. . . . . . . . . . . .

Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . .

Tender Land Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Village Antique Center. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Woodstock Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .

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STAY: 1850 House & Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beekman Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bricktown Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa. . . . . . . . .

Captain Schoonmaker’s B&B . . . . . .

Catskill Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clove Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Den of Marbletown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emerson Resort & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . .

Hotel Dylan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minnewaska Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mohonk Mountain House . . . . . . . . . .

Rondout Valley RV Campground. . . . .

WhistleWood Farm B&B. . . . . . . . . . .

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EAT/DRINK Asia Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bacchus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bear Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bistro To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria . . . . . . .

Brother’s Trattoria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Café Mio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cancelliere’s Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Candy Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cheese Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cheese Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commune Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dominick’s Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duo Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

El Paso Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Friends & Family II Hillside. . . . . . . . .

Frida’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frogmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Get Frosted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hickory BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High Falls Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High Falls Kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . .

Immuneschein Tea Haus. . . . . . . . . . .

Ivan’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jar’d Wine Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kingston Candy Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kosiner Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lekker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lucky Chocolates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mariner’s Harbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moxie Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Osaka Japanese Restaurant . . . . . . .

Oriole9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Peekamoose Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . .

Poppy’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Publik House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Puccini Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rock and Rye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Savona’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sportman’s Alamo Cantina. . . . . . . . .

Stoutridge Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tavern 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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You’ll love meeting Emmett!

In fact, you’ll love meeting all of the rescued farm animals that call Catskill Animal Sanctuary home.

Here’s what reviewers on TripAdvisor say: “Incredible experience,” “Amazing,” “fantastic way to spend an afternoon” TOURS EVERY 30 MINUTES ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER FIRST TOUR AT 10:30AM - LAST TOUR AT 2:30PM

Bring this ad in to receive $2 off your tour.

(Offer valid for up to four people)

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Luxury Resorts, B&Bs, Lodges, Inns and Campgrounds, Shopping, Golfing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Apple Picking, Wine Tasting and more... you’ll see it all in Ulster County, NY.

… a 4-season playground.

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Get to the fun faster.

Fly into Stewart.

The quickest way to Hudson Valley mountain views, historic attractions and wineries is through Stewart International Airport.

Besides boating, fishing, hiking, winter sports and world-class restaurants, we offer on-time performance, stress-free boarding, convenient access to baggage and affordable fares, all less than an hour from New York City. Next time you come to the Hudson Valley, land at Stewart, just like Allegiant, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways do.

Then, let the fun begin.

Stewart International Airport.

Your Gateway to New York.