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Extremely talented hosts with a passion for making visitors comfortable and happy maintain beautiful lodgings in some of the prettiest spots up here, and staying with them is an experience all its own. Much more than a bed to sleep in, many Hudson Valley lodgings are places to make memories and friends, enjoy yourself without having to get back in the

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1850 h o u s e i n n & tav e r n

The 1850 House Inn is an elegant brick Victorian on Rosendale’s Main Street that’s been lovingly restored as a boutique hotel, with luxurious rooms blending modern and vintage.

There’s an expansive deck overlook-

ing Rondout Creek. You can come here by bus, and they’ll help you organize whatever exploring you’d like to do. Hint: There’s always something playing steps away at the Rosendale Community Theater.

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Clove Cottages offers cozy, furnished guest cottages (bathroom, kitchen, living area, WiFi, smart TV, porch, hammock, park grill, parking spot and king or queen bed) set on a scenic and quiet country road but just minutes from New

Paltz, Rosendale, Kingston, and the mountains. Michelle & Noah are outdoorspeople, animal lovers (wait till you meet the llama), local area experts, and passionate environmentalists who get 70% of their power from solar panels.

200 Rock Hill Road, High Falls, 845-687-4170, clovecottages.com

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The Country Inn offers boutique lodging, off the beaten path but convenient to the Gunks and Catskills alike, with low-key elegance, modern comforts, and rustic charm. Rooms have ensuite baths and sitting areas;

there’s a stand-alone cabin called the Love Shack where you can bring your dog; and Petaly’s Restaurant— on the premises—serves superb Italian, good wine, and a wide selection of beers.

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Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, named for Ralph Waldo Emerson, honors his love of the environment in a style he could never have imagined. There’s a beautiful creekfront to explore, a dog park, and bikes and binocu-

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lars to borrow, as well as a full-service spa and shops to explore when you want to be indoors, and fine food at the Woodnotes Grill, handy to the Ashokan Reservoir, Phoenicia, and all the wonders of the Western Cats.

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

the graham

The Graham & Co. in Phoenicia is unpretentious and yet considered, offering their “modern take on the classic weekend getaway” with hammocks, loaner bikes, fire pits and badminton, along with myriad cozy spots to sip a cock-

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tail. Rooms are well-appointed and there’s a spacious communal den with all-day coffee and tea.

You can also reserve the Bungalow, which has a full kitchen, bunk beds for the kids, and private backyard.

80 State Route 214, Phoenicia, 845-688-7871, thegrahamandco.com

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Hotel Dylan is created and decorated in homage to Woodstock Nation’s immortal musical greatness. The decor is elegantly Bohemian, and your room comes with a record player, records, and books along with the WiFi.

Outside, you’ll find the Santa Fe Woodstock serving traditional and modern Mex, the Abandoned Cider Hard Cider Tasting Room, and fires in the firepits on weekend nights: the better to revel in peace, love, tunes, and tacos.

320 Maverick Rd, Woodstock, 845-684-5422, thehoteldylan.com

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The Inn at Kettleboro is a meticulously renovated 1830 farmhouse set amid 12 acres of apples and peaches with loads of walking trails and mind-blowing mountain views.

Enjoy a hearty farm-to-table break-

fast, wander the adjacent 23-mile rail trail, nip into nearby downtown New Paltz for some shopping, and be back on the bluestone patio in time for a breathtaking sunset over the Shawangunk Ridge.

321 State Route 208, New Paltz, 914-213-2487, kettleboro.com

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Jessie’s Harvest House offers comfy rustic rooms above an exceptional restaurant. Chef Phil is a CIA graduate who honed his art at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Westchester County (Jessie was his grandma and first instructor.) His partner, Sarah, grew

up learning how to run her family’s Hunter Mountain Resort. Walking into Jessie’s Harvest House is walking into a chapter in a true-life love story, with superb Hunter Mountain views for a backdrop.

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menla

Menla dwells in a glacial valley beneath Panther Mountain, offering boutique rooms amid a 325-acre private nature preserve to explore.

Choose treatments a la carte from the menu of the Dewa Spa, which has magnetized a wide range of ex-

pert workers in Eastern and Western healing modalities. Menla has deep roots in Tibetan wisdom traditions, and most visitors find it unforgettably refreshing. Convenient to the glories of the High Peaks and Western Catskills.

375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, menla.org

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Mohonk Mountain House is an iconic Victorian castle set beside a pristine sky lake, welcoming guests since the 1860s with a warm, Quakerly savoir faire that can still be felt, even though you can now get signature handcrafted cocktails on the

Sunset Porch. They’ve got an indoor heated pool with panoramic mountain views, a spa, a golf course, a riding stable, and too much more to list.

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The Stewart House welcomed its first guests to the lovely river town of Athens in 1883 and was recently purchased and lovingly restored to its full, gorgeous, and lively potential by the couple who ran the iconic Web-

ster Hall in the East Village. Nowadays you’ll find “elevated authentic style, subtle yet attentive hospitality, locally sourced food and quality live music” there, steps away from local yoga and the ferry to Hudson.

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The Brigham Group’s goal is that you will feel as though you’re sleeping in a five-star hotel, then unzip your door and be completely immersed in the outdoors.

To that end, they build luxurious-

ly appointed, design-forward waterfront “glampsites” with heated safari tents, everything you need to be super-comfy, and whiteglove service. Sleep outdoors… on MemoryFoam.

Brigham Group: Nest@Woodstock, Hudson Cove, 845-217-1027, thebrighamgroup.com

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The Starlite Motel in Kerhonkson is an updated mid-century classic with retro tiled bathrooms and hardwood floors. There are no TVs, but there’s high-speed WiFi, natural bath amenities and lots of

outdoor space to enjoy, with hammocks and fire pits. You’re nestled between the Catskills and the Shawangunks, minutes from loads of superb outdoorsiness, hang gliding, and the Shadowland Theater.

5938 US Route 209, Kerhonkson, 845-626-7350, thestarlitemotel.com

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Whistlewood is a unique, classic bed-and-breakfast on a working farm three miles outside of Rhinebeck where you’ll find eclectic antique furnishings, fireplaces, comfy sofas and chairs, cozy

handmade quilts, and delicious breakfasts. They’ve also got miles of hiking trails, horses, chickens, a donkey named Tigger, and 30 years’ worth of insider tips on Rhinebeck to share.

52 Pells Road, Rhinebeck, 845-876-6838, whistlewood.com

wo o d s to c k way h o t e l

Woodstock Way is an oasis with a babbling waterfall tucked into Woodstock’s very core; you’re literally a few steps from everything. The sustainably designed and consciously built Catskills contemporary architecture houses a range of rooms fea-

turing curated art and great sound systems; many have private outdoor spaces and waterfall views. The Tannery, a multi-functional communal and lobby space, serves great coffee and offers artisan wares and vintage accessories.

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If you’re planning to settle in and stay a while, you should know about Catskill Concierge, specialists in making your local residency trouble-free by handling maintenance, housekeeping,

landscaping, house cleaning, and repairs so you’ll be free to relax or get work done while you’re here.

Their home experts are trained to help solve problems before they get started.

Stone Ridge, Livingston Manor, 845-288-2650, catskill-concierge.com

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Outdoors

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Welcome to Leaf Immersion Season. Every trip’s a treat for locals and frequenters: You find yourself developing a fondness for certain trees and watching in awe as they change. While you’re taking part in the many activities we mention in this issue, the glories of Mother Earth’s show surround you.

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OUTDOORS

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Late September and early October are prime times for foliage-peeping, and you don’t want to miss the show.

Take some time to slow down and enjoy. It’s the perfect time of year for good walks—not too hot or too cold. Streams and waterfalls are often rushing and spectacular. The critters are purposefully lively, foraging for storables. Being underneath that colorful canopy is unlike anything else—breathe deep: There’s a rich smell to the autumn forest that doesn’t happen any other time.

Delve in and do some purpose-driven leaf peeping with your particularly precious peeps—and let the furpack out their droppings.) Find a picture-perfect panorama. Bring a picnic, or stop in at a fur-friendly spot with outdoor dining after.

Here’s some destination inspiration for you.

EXPLORE THE GUNKS along the 70 miles of carriage roads and trails at the MOHONK PRESERVE, accessible from any of five trailheads. Kids under 15 (and dogs!) hike for free, and you can download a digital trail map to your phone. mohonkpreserve.org

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OLANA STATE HISTORIC SITE in Hudson offers an entirely different take on lives lived elegantly long ago, and a fresh set of stunning views of the colorful Cats and the Valley. You can take in the six-mile Hudson River Skywalk across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, which leads visitors to the Thomas Cole Estate if they persevere. Here, too, your fur family is welcome on-leash. olana.org

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Take a picnic to the marvelous gardens of the VANDERBILT MANSION National Historic Site, and/or visit FDR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Hyde Park and walk the Top Cottage Trail. There’s a reason old-timey millionaires chose these views, and pets are welcome on the grounds. (The Roosevelt site even declares them Bark Rangers.) nps.gov/vama; nps.gov/hofr

POETS’ WALK in Red Hook leads through a progression of “outdoor rooms” set off by stone walls and tree lines. It was originally designed to delight the wealthy, and thankfully has remained substantially unchanged since 1850. These are the Catskills views that supposedly inspired the tale of Rip Van Winkle. scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/ scenic-hudson-parks/poets-walk-park

TA K E A SKYRIDE. The pup will have to sit this one out, but the vistas are too compelling to leave it off the list. Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain both run their ski lifts for skyrides into the fall season, and there’s no better way to feel delightfully above it all.

You can make it up to your fur-pal with a jaunt along the pet-friendly, nearby Kaaterskill Falls trails amid still other lush views. windhammountain.com; huntermtn.com

Most of SCENIC HUDSON’s array of parks will welcome your leashed companion, which creates an amazing variety of opportunities for roving.

Two in particular that are not to be missed in leaf season are LONG DOCK PARK in Beacon, with its panoramic views of Newburgh Bay, and DRAYTON GRANT PARK at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck, with summit views that extend from the Cats to the Berkshires. scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/scenic-hudsons-long-dock-park; winnakee.org/visit-our-parks-preserves/drayton-grantpark-burger-hill

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NORTH-SOUTH LAKE, open for campers and day guests through Oct. 23, is set on a stunning chunk of the Catskill Forest Preserve and laced with hiking trails, including an easy one to the site of the Catskill Mountain House that leads to panoramic views. You can head onto the mirror-like lake and take it all in from your rental boat. Fur friends are welcome, although not on the beach. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html

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WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON State Historic Park puts you right in the middle of it all.

Park in Highland or Poughkeepsie and wander across the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge; it’s ADA compliant and has a sturdy, chest-high safety rail. There are great places to grab a bite to eat on either end, and you can extend your exploration along the Rail Trail as far as you like. walkway.org

Hike any of the many trails of the CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE. Start the day at the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center in Mt. Tremper, where they’ll have great trail suggestions to suit your group’s ambitions and abilities. The drive out Route 28 is impossibly gorgeous in itself. catskillsvisitorcenter.org

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Autumn is Amazing at Mohonk Preserve Experience great hiking, biking, bird watching, rock climbing, and more. Discover plants and animals in our forests, fields, and streams.

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he colorful transformation of fall is a phenomenon that turns deciduous trees and shrubs in the Hudson Valley into a multiplicity of hues. As we marvel through the autumn months—leaf peeping at bucolic landscapes seemingly painted by famous Hudson River Valley artists of times past—we forget there’s something else going on that composes this glorious color-wash. w h at ’ s g o i n g o n ?

It’s a biochemical process at work in each leaf that occurs as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. It’s a simple breakdown of the chemicals within the leaves: chlorophyll, which 36

gives us spring and summer greens; carotenoids that transform leaves into that shocking orange hue; xanthopyll, a member of the carotenoid chemical family that gives us the yellows of fall; anthocyanins that bring us the emoting purples and reds; and tannins that furnishes mahoganies and browns.

To lightly touch upon the basics of these chemicals, it’s the red pigments of the anthocyanins (only present in autumn) that protect the leaves from the sun. The photosynthesis process of chlorophyll starts to dissipate from the leaves during autumn’s onset, so the excess sugars produced by these anthocyanins and light combines to produce red pigment.

The carotenoids, which are present in the leaf cells during the entire growing season, are covered up during the overabundance of chlorophyll during summer. When the chlorophyll begins to disappear without extended sunlight it causing leaf veins to close. This cuts off the water supply and traps sugars.

That’s why early on in fall you’ll notice some leaf veins turning

red in a green leaf. This is the start of nature’s color show. Simply put—as chlorophyll ceases production the other colors make their reveal.

If both anthocyanins and carotenoids are contained in a species’ leaves during the lack of photosynthesis the fall leaves will be orange. When there’s less anthocyanin in this combination, the leaves will appear more yellow. And if neither of these pigments is present in a leaf, other plant chemicals such as tannins can affect the leaf’s color transformation. The varying intensities of each hue are a result of the chemical combinations and quantity in a tree’s leaves. While the golden glow of bronzes shines from Hickories are due to anthocyanin abundance and Flowering Dogwood’s purplish red come from a multi-chemical combo—the tannins in oak leaves are responsible for the oscillating browns to russets and the subtlety of the light tan Beech’s leaves that harmonize with the more dazzling hues.

With 150 different species of trees in New York, the Hudson Valley’s colorful fall display mostly comes from Mountain Ash, Paper Birch, Black Locust, Willows, fruit-bearing species such as Apple, Pear and Cherry, and many other varieties we’ve illustrated for your visual pleasure.

To add to the colorful diversity of autumn, particular species of trees have a characteristic fall color display. Maples are a bit diverse with the red maple turning brilliant scarlet, the sugar maple turning a bright orange-red, and a black maple glowing in vivid maize.

The timing of autumn’s color show varies by species because trees have their own schedule. For example, oaks start to showoff their colors long after other species have already shed their leaves.

And as much we try to explain it, really, it’s just pure magic.

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There’s no better way to grasp the Hudson Valley magic—the vast, hard-working collaboration with Mama Nature that is life here at its

best and creates wondrous quantities of stellar food, drink and fun—than to grasp a rosy-cheeked apple and pluck it from the branch.

Get out and commune with the nature spirits (and the human nature spirits) as their project and products are at their annual peak, surrounded by autumn colors. Sip a cider or grab a fresh-baked pie and have some coffee while the kids romp. It’s hard to stay stressed in an orchard full of harvest sweetness…maybe even impossible.

Do yourself a flavorful favor and add a few Hudson Valley pick-your-own adventures to this autumn’s itinerary.

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Folks used to say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and they weren’t wrong: Apples are loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

Picking them straight from the tree, you can practically taste the life in them; plus, you’re adding sunshine, fresh air, and a walk to the recipe, creating a low-key adventure that’ll leave you and yours glowing.

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Fishkill Farms

Kelder’s Farm

L o c u s t G rov e F ru i t F a r m

Hopewell Junction

Kerhonkson

Milton

Fishkill Farms was founded by notable local Henry Morgenthau Jr. in 1913 and was selling tens of thousands of bushels of apples by the 1950s. Today, the focus is on eco-friendly farming and family fun, and the Treasury Cider Bar hosts frequent live music.

Make a U-pick reservation online; they’ve got an “All About Apples” guide that will help you plan.

Kelder’s Farm is the only U-pick farm to feature a gigantic gnome. You can pick your own fruits, veggies, and berries all summer long; apples start mid-August, and harvest festivities are ongoing through September and October. But any day is festive here: They’ve got 30 different farm activities, including hay mountain, candy cannon, fishing pond, jumping pillow, and bunches more. Your kids may never let you leave. At least you’ll eat well.

Locust Grove Fruit Farm began when the Kent family turned from shipbuilding to agriculture seven generations ago. Three generations work there now, growing over 100 types of apples, peaches, berries, sweet and sour cherries, quince, and more. Do some picking this fall and sample some truly original handcrafted local beverage in the Brewery Barn, which was first added when the pandemic left the Kents with too much fruit for a while.

Kerhonkson, 845-626-7137, keldersfarm.com

Milton, 845-795-5194, locustgrovefruitfarm.com

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Majestic Farm

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Milton

Accord

Majestic Farm, in the lovely and intriguing Western Catskills town of Mountain Dale, welcomes you to their organic orchard starting in August. Immerse yourself by reserving one of their campsites or AirBnB tiny houses and spend some unplugged time on the farm—which also offers sustainably raised pork, beef, and chicken from heritage breeds—to take home or cook up at your campsite’s open-air kitchen.

Prospect Hill Orchards comprises three locations for your picking pleasure: the Homestead, 15 acres of apple, pear, and quince trees with pond and picnic spot; the Hilltop Farm, with gorgeous views and easy-to-reach dwarf apple trees; and Clark’s Family Farm, a seventh-generation operation where you’ll find organic apples and pumpkins galore. Plus, there are kids’ activities and old-fashioned cider pressing.

Saunderskill Farms offers 10 varieties of apples to pick amid stunning mountain views. Stop in the farmstand or greenhouse to grab your bag, and they’ll point you in the right direction. Apple-picking starts the last weekend of August, and pumpkins in October; don’t miss the corn maze, the brilliant array of mums, or the Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association Fall Corn Harvest happening in September with live music and family fun of all sorts.

Mountain Dale, 845-241-7488, majesticfarm.com

Milton, 845-795-2383, prospecthillorchards.com

Accord, 845-626-2676, saunderskill.com

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Wallkill View Farm

Stone Ridge

New Paltz

New Paltz

Stone Ridge Orchard is nestled between the ‘Gunks and the Cats, 115 acres of 200-year-old orchard that is now in the hands of a certified pomologist and agricultural revolutionary who helped start the New York Greenmarket. Come pick apples and Asian pears starting Labor Day weekend; come to the farmstand for all kinds of locally sourced yummies, and stop at the Farm Bar to taste the finest in NY craft beverage, from right here and beyond.

Twin Star Orchard, home of Brooklyn Cider House cider, starts their pick-your-own season in the last week of August. You’ll find a warmhearted welcome and stunning views. Bring the family (leashed dogs included) for a weekend afternoon by the pond, with splendid wood-fired pizzas, burgers, and barbecue, refreshing craft cider, and live music by talented local artists.

Wallkill View Farm is a beloved New Paltz institution. In October, they pour on the pumpkin partying.

Complete the three-acre corn maze to win a free pumpkin at the end, take a free hayride to an enormous pumpkin patch and pick your own, try the free hay tunnel or the balloon chase, and play some lawn games. Later in the season, Wallkill View will become a holiday wonderland full of Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, and more.

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RECIPE

Fall Recipe

apple pie recipe p h o to s b y m at t p e t r i c o n e

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tips for a successful pie

• Invest in a pastry cloth and rolling pin stocking.

• Handle the flour mixture “lightly” throughout the process.

• Be careful NOT to over stir the flour/shortening mixture as you add the ice water.

• Chilling the dough for several hours will make it easier to roll.

• Be careful not to add too much flour to the dough as you roll it out. (Hint: think pastry cloth and stockinette.)

• When rolling the dough, roll from the center all around the “clock;” do not roll back and forth, that stretches the dough.

• Never re-roll a crust; rather, patch the tears with cold water.

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• Don’t over fill the pie—this will stretch the top crust which will fall or rise up high while the fruit sinks to the bottom.

• Bake your pie in a very hot, preheated oven, 425 or 450 degrees. You may choose to turn the temperature down to 350 or 375 degrees after 15 to 20 minutes. Your pie is done when the fruit is juicing and the crust is nicely browned.

• Place your pie in the lower half of your hot oven, so the bottom crust can bake before the fruit starts to juice. This prevents a soggy bottom crust.

• The dough is easier to handle if it is slightly wet rather than slightly dry.

ingredients: a p p l e p i e f i l l i n g : for a 9” pie

t h e c ru s t :

• 7 to 8 cups of sliced apples • 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar

for one 9-inch double-crust plus single crust for later

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 to 2 tablespoons flour

• 1/2 cup shortening

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 cup ice water

• Milk or egg with sprinkled sugar

• 1 egg white

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m a k i n g t h e c ru s t

stir flour and salt together in a large bowl.

p r e pa r e a surface for rolling out the dough.

u s i n g the rolling pin, envision a clock, and

add shortening and butter and cut into the flour

mixture with a pastry blender, or with two knives (scissor fashion), until particles are pea-size.

If you have a pastry cloth and a stockinette to cover your rolling pin, rub flour into both liberally. If you do not have these, just wet your countertop and rolling pin with a damp cloth

begin at the center of the flattened ball and roll outward toward 12 o’clock, then begin at the center again and roll down toward 6 o’clock, then repeat toward 3 o’clock and then 9 o’clock.

w h i s k cold water and egg white together in

Continue around the clock until you have a circle of dough about 1/4-inch thick or less.

a separate bowl.

and spread flour over both of them. In both cases, you will need to add more flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.

d i v i d e flour/shortening mixture into four

d i v i d e the dough into thirds (this will give

quadrants in the bowl.

you three crusts, one for another single crust pie later) and with each piece of dough, form a ball in your hand.

g e n t ly f o l d the dough in half and place

a d d equal amounts of the water/egg white

mixture gradually into each quadrant of the flour mixture.

s t i r each quadrant gently with a fork and

then combine all of the flour mixture together. DO NOT over stir as that makes the dough tough and difficult to roll.

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f l at t e n the ball until it is about 11/2-inch

thick and press together any cracks that appear. If you need to mend your crust now or during rolling, use a little cold water to act as glue to hold the crust together.

in an 8” or 9” pie pan. Trim the crust evenly, about 1/4-inch beyond the pie pan.

Prepare the filling for your pie (see next page).

ro l l o u t a to p c ru s t and lay it over

the filling. Trim the top crust about 1/2 to 3/4 inch beyond the bottom crust. Fold the top crust under, catching the bottom crust inside.

Flute the edge in desired pattern.

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making the filling and baking

p e e l , core, and slice apples thin, about 1/4”

thickness. p r e pa r e your crust and line the bottom of the

9” pie pan. m i x together in a bowl the sugar (use less if

ta rt , f i r m a p p l e s

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s e a l the edges of crust by folding top crust

around the bottom crust. Flute the edge all the way around. Slice air vents into top crust, like “A” for apple and a few slits!

the apples are sweet, and more if they are tart), cinnamon, nutmeg, flour (if apples are juicy use 2 tablespoons, otherwise 1 tablespoon), and lemon juice if desired to prevent apples from browning.

g l a z e : The top crust may be brushed with wa-

s t i r sugar mixture into apple slices.

b a k e : 425 degrees for 40 to 55 minutes until

p l a c e coated slices into lined pie pan. choose:

c ov e r with the top crust.

d o t with 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter.

ter, milk, egg yolk, or egg white (mix egg yolk or white with a little water) and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar if desired. the apples juice and the crust is nicely browned. happy baking!

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“Fruit intended specifically for cider is being planted on an exponential scale, so as the trees come to bearing and the raw materials change, local cider stands to have an entirely new profile and character.”

– Craig Cavallo, Cider Expert

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Peter Yi of Brooklyn Cider House

These are exuberant times for lovers of Hudson Valley cider. Our beverage is BACK, baby. Bigtime. Experts Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo took a deep dive into the cider cultures to be found across the US, spending three years traveling, talking, and tasting before publishing American Cider, A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage in 2021, and in the Hudson Valley, they found an agri-culinary art form poised for whole new levels of excellence.

“Fruit intended specifically for cider is being planted on an exponential scale, so as the trees come to bearing and the raw materials change, (Hudson Valley) cider stands to have an entirely new profile and character,” Cavallo told Hudson Valley Wine Magazine last year. “That said, there will continue to

be a bounty of heirloom apples, and as cider makers continue to hone their craft, cider in general will continue to improve…The know-how, experience, and practical information being made increasingly available from Cornell and other researchers–coupled with an incredible climate for apples–stands to make New York cider some of the best in the world.”

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Our orchards are rooted in history and surrounded by some of the most stunning views in the neighborhood, and in fall, those views will be lit by Nature’s own paintbrush. Come wander among boughs heavy with fragrant fruit and pick a bag, then let the masters of cidery and associated treats delight your taste buds.

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great-grandfather made cider here. They’ve holistically planted 1,500 new trees on 12 acres once farmed by neighboring friars, and they’d absolutely love to have you come for a tour and a tasting in their energy-efficient cidery building. You can even stay over; they’ve revived the family tradition of running a boarding house.

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Don’t miss out on the reality, though; at their diverse and lovely member-farms, you’ll find fine wines as well as mead, cider, and spirits. Consider kicking off the holidays with a tour; there are lots of transportation options that free you to relax and enjoy.

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Elizabeth’s activism and vision for farming have been helping build and network our ag scene for decades now, and she just keeps on growin’.

Come see what she has created here on a 200-year-old working farm, including U-pick, farm stand with produce, baked goods, cider with and without a kick, and the Farm Bar, open on weekends and pairing fabulous views and wood-fired pizza with your beverage.

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p h o to s b y r a c h e l c o l l e t

When Hoffman House founders Pat and Ginny

the possibility that a future owner might change

Bradley first made it known that they were ready

their favorite retreat. When Francisco and Eva

to retire from the restaurant and tavern they’d lov-

Diaz stepped up, the community sighed with relief,

ingly run since 1977, regulars braced themselves for

knowing they were in good and familiar hands.

“My dad started cooking along-

garden patio begs one to linger

side Pat Bradley in the late

over a drink. In cooler weather, the

‘80s, right before my sister was

indoors with its wide plank floors

born,” says Francisco’s son Pedro

and massive stone fireplaces in all

Diaz, who manages the restaurant.

three main dining rooms can feel

“Eventually he became chef and

like a time machine set to Colonial,

then head chef, which he was for a

complete with a warm welcome

number of years. When they started

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Its wide plank floors and massive stone fireplaces in all three main dining rooms can feel like a time machine set to Colonial, complete with a warm welcome and superb comfort food.

trying to sell, he figured he’d try his hand at it. And since he had a hand

The building dates to 1679. Nich-

in building it to where it is, he has no

olas Hoffman bought it in 1707,

desire to fix what isn’t broken.”

and the family held onto the ries; one son rose to considerable

quite like the Hoffman House, a

prominence, and when the British

cornerstone of the Kingston Stock-

burned the place in 1777, the fami-

ade. On sunny days, the outdoor

ly promptly rebuilt.

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The 20th century saw the building fall into disrepair. It was nearly demolished in the urban renewal era, but a determined historian named Edwin Ford convinced the state to shore up the stone exterior and put it up for sale instead. Eventually the Bradleys purchased a stone shell with an icky Mid-century interior of cheap paneling and dropped ceilings, planning to flip the place—but over the course of what turned out to be a massive job, they

Over the course of what turned out to be a massive job, they fell utterly in love as wood and stone emerged.

“A lot of the work had to be done by hand,” Pedro says. fell utterly in love as wood and stone emerged. “They had to dig out the basement with shovels,” Pedro says. “A lot of the work had to be done by hand.”

The Bradleys opened their restaurant in 1977, leaning into the history with period decor and a beautifully executed menu spotlighting a solid core of comfort food crafted from local ingredients, accented by creative specials and washed down with good drink. It’s a recipe that works just as well today.

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Francisco, meanwhile, had been preparing for a

ways thought about having his own place, but it nev-

time,” he says. “We get people coming from out of

teaching career in his native Mexico when the op-

er came together—and then, after 30 years of service

town who’ve heard of the building and just want to

portunity to emigrate to the US caught his eye. “He

here, he had a foot in the door and decided to stick

experience it, then we have our regular crew that

came to California first, went back to get my mom,

his neck out.”

come in every week or a few times a week. It’s a

and they eventually ended up in Kingston, where

great place to have a beer and talk—we’ve gotten to

the restaurant business turned out to be a good fit,”

Pedro had been working in the restaurant busi-

know so many people, heard so many stories…When

says Pedro. “The Bradleys were good to him, and he

ness already and was happy to join his parents in

they did the Burning of Kingston reenactments, the

did well by them. He never expected to spend his

the restaurant he’d known since childhood. “It’s

reenactors would all stop by in costume. It’s just re-

whole life there but ended up loving it. Still, he al-

fun that it’s so unique and so familiar at the same

ally cozy and homey.”

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Francisco and Eva took over the

another is also a chef—would love

business on March 1, 2020 and

to have you stop in for a bowl of

opened on March 12—three days

French onion soup, some sliced

before COVID-19 shut all restau-

London broil, or a half roast

rants down. It was a challenging

duckling. It’s a go-to for locals

moment. “We shifted gears to

when they want a celebratory

do takeout and expanded the

feast that won’t break the bank.

outdoor dining a lot,” says Pedro.

“We’re not the cheapest—we won’t

“There was a nice lawn area that

sacrifice quality—but we do try to

had never been used that way

make it the kind of place you can

before. We had no idea what was

afford to eat at once a week, or

coming at us, but the loyalty of the

once a month, and we try to stay

regulars got us through.”

affordable,” says Pedro. “And we have a whole lighter menu at the

Now, with Uptown Kingston vi-

bar. We have a really good veggie

brant again, the Diaz family—one

burger, too…This place has just

of Pedro’s uncles has tended bar

always had a flavor to it. I love it.

at the Hoffman House for 10 years,

I’m here to stay.”

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sea? Gourmet vegetarian?

in one of the planet’s best

Whatever you’re craving,

places to be hungry; dozens

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A SLICE OF ITALY: Everything’s good here, but Ang’s special fig pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, figs, and prosciutto is a must.

Kingston, asliceofitaly7115.com ABA’S FALAFEL: Have the combination plate for a little bit of everything, with salads, hummus, falafels, and pita. You’ll be back for more of your fave discoveries.

Rhinebeck, abasfalafel.com ANGELA’S PIZZA: They’ve been honing the art for 35 years here; try the veggie supreme pizza pie, but the other Italian specialties are mouthwatering too.

Lake Katrine, angelaspizzarestaurant.com ARKVILLE BREAD & BREAKFAST: All of the breakfasts here are killer, but do try the French toast egg sandwich...with a runny egg on top too. Arkville

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ASIA: The sushi and sashimi are always amazing, but Asia offers so much more. Try the Korean-style spicy chili soft tofu and vegetables, or the crispy red snapper.

Stone Ridge, asiastoneridge.com BACCHUS: The vegan chili served with house-made crispy tortilla chips is perfect to warm your bones on a cool fall day. Follow up with craft beer and billiards.

New Paltz, bacchusnewpaltz.com BISTRO TO GO: Bring home this delicious Classic Shepherds Pie with grassfed Australian ground lamb. Heck, bring home three.

Kingston, bluemountainbistro.com BRIO’S: You can get all kinds of woodfired delights here, but one of our faves is this eggplant pie. Took us right back to childhood memories.

Phoenicia, brios.net

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CAFE MARGUERITE: Try the Quiche Du Jour, served with a mixed greens salad; wash down with a latte or a fresh squeezed lemonade. Margaretville, cafemarguerite.com CAFE MIO: The Blackened Catfish Sandwich with Red Pepper Remoulade, served with sprouts and cucumbers, is a wonderful explosion of clean flavors; the burgers are epic too. Gardiner, miogardiner.com CHEESE LOUISE: Don’t miss the famous chicken matzo ball soup, and grab some fromage and fresh baguettes to take home for nibbling bliss. Kingston, cheeselouiseny.com Private CHEF ZACH BERGER is a rockstar; let him fix you a custom menu with specialties like this salmon cake with apple ginger tartar sauce and crispy onions for a treat you won’t forget.

Hudson Valley, @ food_master_flex

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COLONY WOODSTOCK: The Chicken Schnitzel here is superb comfort food and pairs beautifully with local beverage, live music and classic Woodstock welcome.

Woodstock, colonywoodstock.com COUNTRY INN & PETALY’S: Besides all of their Neapolitan pizzas and wondrous beer list, their eggplant parm is absolutely to-die-for and worth the drive from anywhere.

Olivebridge, krumville.com CREEKSIDE BAR & BISTRO: There’s a great lineup of salads, sandwiches, and brunch items; try the Cajun Grilled Salmon entree with tequila cilantro lime sauce.

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Rosendale, creeksidebistro.com DARLINGS: Indulge yourself in a SmashBurger or veggie burger, served with smoked onion, pickle and Southern-inflected comeback sauce. Also. their fried catfish and chicken are amazing!

Tillson, darlingsny.com

EMERSON WOODNOTES GRILL: Try the classic braised boneless beef short rib with mashed potatoes, haricots verts, and baby carrots, or a perfectly grilled Beaverkill trout for a classic Catskills experience.

Mount Tremper, emersonresort.com FORAGE & GATHER: Stop in for a wrap and a smoothie and you will soon realize you need a cheese and charcuterie board from these good folks to make your next party perfect.

Mountaindale, foragemountaindale.com FIRST CAPITAL POKE BAR: The must-try here is the Old Capital Bowl, with spicy tuna and salmon, cucumber, carrots, edamame, tempura flakes, scallions, and sesame seeds. Kingston, firstcapitalpokebar.com GARDINER BREWING COMPANY: Feast on Southern Gartucky Shrimp, tossed in Old Bay with lime, for a down-home flavor that perfectly complements your local brew. Gardiner, gardinerbrewingcompany.com 87

GRAZERY: There are wonderful farmfresh lunches here; pick one of their bowls or salads or mix and match from their huge list of delicacies and fresh-made delights.

New Paltz, grazerynewpaltz.com HICKORY BBQ: You absolutely must experience the finger-lickin’ great St. Louis Style Spare Ribs with Doc Hickory’s Famous Rub here.

Kingston, hickoryrestaurant.com HIGH FALLS CAFE: We love going for their build-your-own burgers. Choose from loads of toppings, pick the size of the burger, make it veggie or beef, and you can even get it on a pretzel roll.

High Falls, highfallscafe.com HOFFMAN HOUSE: You can’t go wrong here with classic dishes like London broil and roast duckling, but especially don’t forget to try the baked French onion soup.

Kingston, hoffmanhousetavern.com 88

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS: Try the mouthwatering Gridiron Wings, crispyskinned from a rub of Cajun and jerk seasonings, caramelized to utter perfection.

Poughkeepsie, hurricanewings.com JAR’D WINE PUB: Try one of their creative snacks with your wine or pint of hard lemonade, like Boquerones (Spanish white anchovies) with rustic chips or a serving of Marcona almonds.

New Paltz, jardwinepub.com JESSIE’S HARVEST HOUSE: The pork belly steam buns, served with house-made kimchi, pickled red cabbage, and sesame, will leave you sighing with contentment.

Tannersville, jessiesharvesthouse.com MAIN COURSE: You haven’t lived till you’ve tasted the salads and paninis made fresh here—try a lobster club with avocado, smoked salmon bacon, frisee, and citrus vinaigrette. New Paltz, maincoursecatering.com 89

MILL & MAIN: You can’t go wrong with any of the ever-changing lineup of yummy sandwiches here, like the savory pulled pork with sriracha slaw; wash down with a superb coffee. Kerhonkson, millandmainstreet.com OLE SAVANNAH: House-smoked BBQ specials here are an essential Hudson Valley food group in themselves; try the Braised Balsamic BBQ Pork Shank with a signature cocktail, or c’mon down for a Sunday buffet brunch. Kingston, olesavannah.com OLLIE’S PIZZA: Order a High Falls Margherita pie, crafted with the fresh mozzarella on the bottom topped with grandma sauce and fresh basil; there’s a vegan take on it too, and cucumber mint limeade or Italian ginger beer to go with. High Falls, ollies.pizza OLSEN & CO: Pick up a fresh Bread Alone Bagel topped with Hawthorne Valley Farms fresh cheese and a latte or an Immuneschein lavender elixir soda and enjoy somewhere with a pretty view. You’re welcome.

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ORIOLE 9: Start your day off with sauteed shrimp, green peppers, onions, and two poached eggs over cheddar cheese grits, or build your own grilled cheese from a list of exquisite possibilities.

Woodstock, oriole9.com PARISH RESTAURANT: Order the traditional gumbo, a savory thick brown stew served over rice that blends chicken, Andouille sausage, okra and other veggies; add shrimp or crawfish and be transported to the bayou in a flash.

New Paltz, theparishrestaurant.com PEEKAMOOSE: Enjoy their carmelized sea scallops or oven-roasted Snowdance Farm chicken to dine in or to go for an unforgettable Catskills picnic amid the foliage. Big Indian, peekamooserestaurant.com THE PHOENICIAN: You can’t go wrong with any of the steaks or chops; choices include dry-aged and grass-fed, all seasoned and cooked to perfection—and there’s a clam bar for starters. Phoenicia, thephoeniciansteakhouse.com

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RUNA: Have the marvelous house kathi roll—cumin alloo—and don’t forget to ask about the day’s fresh sweets and housemade desserts.

New Paltz, runanewpaltz.com SPORTSMAN ALAMO CANTINA: You can almost tell just from the name of the place that the nachos are fabulous, and they are indeed, smothered with just the right amount of wonderful flavors.

Phoenicia, alamocantina.com STEWART HOUSE: Feast on delights like their fish and chips with a side of vinegar slaw at this Italianate-style former boarding house that’s now a boutique hotel.

Athens, stewarthouse.com STONE RIDGE ORCHARD: Wood-fired pizza at the Farm Bar amid the heavily laden apple trees of autumn is peak Ulster County joy, and you can wash it down with their very own cider.

Stone Ridge, stoneridgeorchard.com

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TERRAPIN: Indulge yourself with panseared halibut with miso brown butter glaze, ginger cilantro quinoa and asparagus and a jalapeno ginger margarita.

Rhinebeck, terrapinrestaurant.com TETTAS: These folks advertise “eat like a local” and you can find out why on Focaccia Friday, which is Fabulous.

Samsonville, tettasmarket.com TINKER STREET TAVERN: Munch on an order of nachos with queso, pickled jalapenos, radishes, and cilantro; have some live music for dessert.

Woodstock, tinkerstreettavern.com TONY’S PIZZA: There really is nothing like the perfect, classic cheese pizza. Now you know where to go: Tony’s. There, we said it.

Poughkeepsie, tonyspizzapitmenu.com

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TWIN STAR ORCHARDS: Order up a sweet sausage & broccoli rabe woodfired pizza with San Marzano tomato and wash down with fine Brooklyn Cider House beverage. New Paltz, twinstarorchards.com YUM YUM NOODLE BAR: The grilled shrimp coconut curry noodle bowl here is out-of-this-world ambrosial; you can also build your own bowl from a long list of lusciousness. Woodstock, Kingston, Red Hook yumyumnoodlebar.com

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n Beacon’s vibrant Main Street you’ll find Nourish Natural Soap Company, a fresh

and lovely destination for radiant skin and everyday joy. Born of Sage Feighan’s own healing journey, Nourish now offers an extensive line of skin care and self-pampering goodies meant to nourish your skin, ignite your senses, and rejuvenate your overall outlook on life.

“Once someone tries our soaps, they’re in love and a customer for life,” says Feighan. “We are constantly talking to customers and gathering input. When we first opened the store, the first things people asked for were shampoo bars. We delivered, then started introducing products like face masks, whipped body butter,

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“Once someone tries our soaps, they’re in love and a customer for life.”

-Sage Feighan, Owner

and scrubs, keeping true to our

locate ones as nice as what they

brand promise of nourishment

had in mind. “We were searching

and self-care.”

for something more unique, something more nourishing to your

Feighan started making soaps to

skin,” Feighan says, “and having a

get creative, de-stress, and bring

hard time finding that. Meanwhile,

some nourishment and self-care

my life hit a stressful patch; I was

into her own life. Born and raised

working in advertising, we were in

in the suburbs of Philadelphia,

the middle of our fertility journey,

she was living in Princeton, New

and I found myself obsessing over

Jersey when her husband John

what to eat and drink and how

Papanicolaou first turned her on

much to exercise. I had to dump

to the Hudson Valley vibe. “John

some of that stress and repurpose

grew up in Westchester,” she says.

it, so I started making soap—watch-

“One of his friends lived in Beacon;

ing how-to videos, reading books,

We visited him there and just fell

finding resources.”

completely in love with it.”

As it turned out, Feighan had a Both Sage and John preferred

knack for the product. “We started

natural soaps and found it hard to

just giving it out, and people want101

ed more and more to give to their friends and family,” she says. “So we started creating shower favors and wedding favors, and we branched out into new products. People just loved our product and wanted to share it with everyone, so we created a website.”

Talk about a productive response to stress. Nourish Natural Soaps was formally founded in 2017. In 2020, walking down Beacon’s Main Street, the couple spotted a charming vacant storefront that turned out to be right on budget for them, and the bricks-and-mortar vision became a reality in January of 2021. “We were both working from home at the time so we decided to move forward,” Feighan says. “We knew nothing about retail, but muddled our way through the process, tapping into amazing local resources

“I was working in advertising, we were in the middle of our fertility journey, and I found myself obsessing over what to eat and drink and how much to exercise.

I had to dump some of that stress and repurpose it, so I started making soap.”

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and friends that magically appeared

that our products bring people,” she

and were excited to help us.”

says. “So many people send me notes or come in telling me how we cured

The move from cyberspace to Main

their rash, or that they no longer need

Street has been a good one. Soap is

to use lotion because our soap is so

the kind of product that’s best when

moisturizing. I love when someone has

felt and breathed. “The in-store expe-

never found anything that worked for

rience has really opened up a whole

their extreme case of eczema or for

new way to interact with customers,”

their sensitive skin, and then our prod-

says Feighan. “They can see and smell

uct worked. In addition, I feel so grate-

everything and ask questions. We

ful that so many people love our stuff

can provide recommendations based

so much that they want to buy it for

on their skin type and issues, and we

all their gifts. It is so amazing how we

get so many new ideas for products

continue to organically grow this way.”

through many of these conversations.

And the most amazing thing to me is

Becoming an independent entrepre-

that this brand was really created as

neur has been a learning experience

a way for me to take care of myself—

and, as anyone who knows can tell

to make self-care a priority during a

you, a veritable ton of work. “My role

stressful time—and now I am doing

is really everything,” Feighan says.

that for so many other people.”

“From soap maker to shopkeeper, to strategy, product development, and

Nourish is still a start-up, Feighan says,

marketing. I love the ability to make

and she couldn’t be happier with her

something that is our own, that we

journey so far. “I love the happiness

made from scratch by hand. Some-

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times I cannot even believe that people

Sage and John are still hoping for

want to buy all these things that I make.”

a baby. “Fingers crossed,” she says.

“The business has sort of become

You’ll believe it when you get a whiff

my baby at this point. It has helped

of Nourish Natural and experience

me remember to take care of myself

the fun of their store. “I love surprising

and take something so difficult and

people,” says Feighan. “So in our online

out of my control and turn it into

orders I usually provide a free sample

something so beautiful and nourish-

to surprise them, based on their order

ing to others. I chose the lotus in our

or their past orders. I love the connec-

logo since often I felt like the lotus

tion and dialogue we share with our

returning to the murky water many

community of customers. They are just

nights and opening my blooms at

the nicest people who continue to help

the break of day.”.

us learn and shape this company. I feel honored to be able to introduce people to products that help them to find a moment for themselves, to take ac-

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First Friday, and a passion for

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

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Providing Mental Health Treatment to Children, Teens and Adults Therapists Specializing in Play, Maternal Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression & More Appointments Available In-Person and by Telehealth Please contact Intake Coordinator for Consultations and Scheduling (845) 243-7899 / contactme@risinglotuscounseling.org / www.risinglotuscounseling.org

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NEET THE OWNER

Meet The Owner

rising lotus counseling

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hen Sarah Gugluizza and her husband began growing their family, they decided to swap Bay Ridge for Accord, where they’d owned a home since 2012. “We wanted to be in a place where we felt our kids could grow and be in nature at a slower pace,” says Gugluizza. “And we love being able to breathe fresh air and see the mountains every day. It always stops me in my tracks when there is a clear day or a beautiful sunset.”

After her second daughter arrived and home was solidly established, Gugluizza—an LCSW-R, or licensed clinical social worker—decided to reopen her practice upstate. Thus did Rising Lo-

“We love being able to breathe fresh air and see the mountains every day. It always stops me in my tracks when there is a clear day or a beautiful sunset.”

– Sarah Gugluizza

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tus Counseling begin to grow, planting its own roots in Stone Ridge four years ago and blooming mid-pandemic into a team of therapists ready and able to help clients navigate life’s rapids and rocky spells.

Services offered at Rising Lotus

Counseling include individual, couples, and family therapy. There’s a strong focus on kids, teens, and maternal mental health, a specialty Gugluizza picked up after her own second pregnancy and motherhood journey proved to be quite a ride.

It fits with her career of specializing

in “children, teens, and their grownups,” she says.

At Rising Lotus Counseling, Gugluizza carries a caseload of her own and supervises a team of specialists with a wide and deep grasp of how to help people feel and cope better,

Services offered at Rising Lotus Counseling include individual, couples, and family therapy.

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Rising Lotus Counseling planted its own roots in Stone Ridge four years ago and bloomed mid-pandemic into a team of therapists ready and able to help clients navigate life’s rapids and rocky spells.

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whether what’s plaguing them is trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, or all the above. Creative art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy treatment) for trauma, and cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy are all delivered in a collaborative, supportive space; some services are available through telehealth.

specialize in engaging in various forms of play therapy and artwork.

“Therapy sessions are very client-focused,” says Gugluizza. “Typically a patient will lead what they want to do and talk about, and we follow, providing various supports and interventions that help patients work towards their goals and feel better. For younger children, we

There is, of course, no community on the planet that wouldn’t be lucky to have this place; in central Ulster County, it’s a goddess-send. “There are not many practitioners that treat youth in small-practice settings here,” says Sarah. “I’m also one of only six local practitioners specializing

“For older clientele, we largely engage using talk therapy, but will also use other clinical tools as needed or wanted,” she continues. “All of the people who work here are members of the community that we serve, and all feel very strongly about helping the people that we live among.”

in maternal mental health. People typically come to find support for their child or children, or to address concerns around maternal mental health needs—those are our most common populations—but we have always treated a little bit of everyone. Many adults come to work through their anxiety, depression, relationship issues…all the different kinds of life traumas. All of us here treat many kinds of presenting problems.”

kit and spread her practiced healing tactics through consulting and writing. And she’s loving the way the petals are unfolding. “I love being able to help myself and others on my own terms, in my own way, and know that I am doing great work for people and my family,” she says. “I always try to laugh, learn something new, and make sure that the people I am working with are able to feel they gained something at the end of their [therapy] time.

At Rising Lotus Counseling, it’s understood that human connection is essential to healing hurting hearts. “We treat our patients with honor, respect, and trust,” Gugluizza says.

“We value the human connection that we are able to make with them and build our relationships. When people feel they can find trust in you that is genuine, that you are being authentic with them, they really appreciate that.

When someone can feel comfortable and let you in to help, there is a rapport that’s formed.

This keeps people coming until they reach the goals they have for themselves.”

“It is my biggest honor that patients let me bear witness to the things going on in their lives,” Gugluizza concludes. “They share with me, tell me their stories, let me in, and value my contributions. There’s something invaluable about being with another person in that way, about having the ability to help and support and nurture them as they grow.”

Going forward, Sarah would like to add group therapy to the Rising Lotus Counseling tool-

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The Catskill Recreation Center features a gym, lap pool, and year-round events and programming for the whole family in an eco-friendly building full of natural light.

It’s the legacy of one Kingdon Gould Jr., a decorated WWII vet and businessman who turned his 1% roots around into a life of activity and service, including but not limited to serving as ambassador to Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Kingdon spent summers in the Catskills High Peaks, at the family estate just west of Belleayre, and had a fierce love of the region; he felt that people here deserved a place like this.

The mission: “to offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding communities.”

Kingdon died in 2018, having seen his dream become a reality, opening in June of 2014 as a not-for-profit 501(c)3. The Catskill Rec Center of 2022 is helmed

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Day-use and membership fees are reasonable, and an easy-to-use appointment system helps the crew make sure you’ll have access to the facilities you want when you arrive. a woman on a mission: training

by the hour, or take classes in

and certifying lifeguards, lots

Deep Water Buoyancy and wa-

of lifeguards. In the face of a

ter aerobics. Spin classes—in-

nationwide shortage, the CRC

cluding a combo “Spin, Strength

pool was rock-n-rolling to cer-

and Stretch” group—meet regu-

tify lifeguards for Frost Valley

larly, as does Rock Steady Box-

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and Stanford and Olive, for the beach at Pine Hill Lake. “We

You can also reserve a 45-minute

even certified a lifeguard from

session in the gym, equipped

New Jersey,” Becky says in an

with all sorts of bikes and

email. “Oh, and we certified life-

weight-training equipment, Nau-

guards for the CRC.”

tilus, treadmills, and punching bags and all the accessories. In

The pool also hosts swim lessons

short, the CRC has everything

for all ages and a recreational

you need to stay active even

swim club. You can reserve lap

when the Catskills weather isn’t

lanes or time in the Family Pool

cooperating with your longing

The pool also hosts swim lessons for all ages and a recreational swim club. Those chilly months will be flying by. for the streams and trails. And when the

cycling events will help support the cen-

weather is nice, they’re there for you

ter’s year-round programs.

too; they’ve got a half-mile walking trail, sand volleyball, and even a place where

Day-use and membership fees are rea-

you can steam-clean your boat to DEC

sonable, and an easy-to-use appoint-

specs and paddle on the reservoirs.

ment system helps the crew make sure you’ll have access to the facilities you

The CRC is sponsoring two cycling

want when you arrive, so everything will

events this fall: the Catskill Cycling

be meticulously sanitized and ready to

Challenge for recreational road cyclists

go. The welcome is warm, inclusive, and

in early September, offering three route

completely unpretentious; the instruc-

choices, and the Cross Mountain Crush-

tors get high marks for skill, patience,

er in October, 55 mettle-testing miles

and kindness. “Now,” says a Catskills

featuring five hefty hills and 5,000 feet

local in a review, “I feel like I can survive

of elevation gain, both featuring cama-

the winter.” Survive, thrive, and meet

raderie and some of the most glorious

some nice folks besides? Those chilly

backcountry roads in the world. The

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Is there anything nicer than a sunroom, especially in autumn with its fabulous colors and azure skies?

Being able to enjoy the Comfy Cozy Indoors, amid the Great Glorious Outdoors at the same time while surrounded by your favorite views, feels amazing and adds something priceless to the experience of living in a home.

That said, a sunroom is a major investment that can only enhance your experience. However, if not done right, it can lead to all sorts of nightmares. And that’s why we’re so lucky around here to have Hudson Valley Sunrooms—experts on doing it right, from dreaming and design to many joyous years of sunroom pleasure.

Jason Coppola has been doing sunrooms right since he was a teenager.

“I knew Chris [Smalley], the owner, from the time I was a little kid,” since Coppola’s dad, Bruce, had been the installer for Hudson Valley Sunrooms. Coppola helped his dad sporadically throughout his high school years. “Then after I graduated, I started officially working there.

In time, I went out on my own and did my own jobs.”

Hudson Valley Sunrooms has been the region’s supplier of Four Seasons Sunrooms since 1984, building their reputation on meticulous workmanship and service. And when it was time for the first generation (Chris and Bruce) to retire, in March

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2021, Jason decided to keep a good thing going.

“Long story short, we negotiated it last year,” he says of the changing of the guard. “It was a seamless transition: Luckily, we kept Colleen McNamara-DePuy— the office manager for the past 18 years. She continues to be the glue that holds us together. And Chris finished up his jobs while I was selling new ones.”

Hudson Valley Sunrooms has been the region’s supplier of Four Seasons Sunrooms since 1984, building their reputation on meticulous workmanship and service.

He’s confident that the team he has assembled and inherited will maintain the company’s four-decade reputation for excellence. “I didn’t invest in this to mess it up,” he says. “We’re here for the long run. We treat you the way we want to be treated, and people can sense that genuine spirit—and of course, the results just prove the point.”

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“We treat you the way we want to be treated, and people can sense that genuine spirit—and of course, the results just prove the point.”

– Jason Coppola

to luxuriating in its stress-busting beauty and vitamin D. “Four Seasons has a definite edge in product development in so many important details like UV coating, heat-gain prevention, and thermally enhanced framing,” Jason says. “With sunrooms, you can pay for quality up front or pay for problems down the line— which leads to misconceptions like ‘sunrooms always leak.’ These don’t, not when we install them—and if any problems do arise, we’re right there for you. It can be decades before you need any maintenance.”

Solarium? Conservatory? Cathedral roof? Perhaps a curved-eave Sun and Star Room? There are a wide variety of design choices that Jason and his folks will be happy to explore with you, the better to flood your life with light and add an enticing new space for relaxing, entertaining, or your dream workspace surrounded by happy houseplants.

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“Anything is possible, from relatively affordable modulars to amazing custom work if you have the budget,” says Jason. “We’ve done some pretty spectacular custom work, from pool enclosures to extravagant skylights and everything in between.”

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sure far beyond its cost, these are the experts you need. “Sunrooms are all about the glass, and we bring the best—it’s a high-end product and we believe that when you’re investing in it through us, you deserve every bit of the care that comes with that,” says Jason.

“We’ll help you find what works for you. Just be prepared, because sunrooms are like magnets—everyone always wants to hang out there. It can become the heart and soul of your home.”

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Fireside Warmth Inc. A full service hearth shop.

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“The excitement of lighting the first fire for the customer, seeing their excitement, is what makes each day of work enjoyable & rewarding.”

– Fireside Warmth sales manager John Mountford

As the nights grow longer and the breezes cool, it’s a wonderful thing— not to mention a survival essential here in our gorgeous Northeast—to have a warm, cozy space. If you’re interested in being able to do that without being at the mercy of oil and gas prices, you should get to know the family at Fireside Warmth.

Back in the 1970s, oil was scarce and expensive. (They say that if history doesn’t exactly repeat itself, it certainly rhymes.) Clair Sheaffer and Jane Marchant, a father-and-daughter team from Kingston, believed that Hudson Valley and Catskills folks deserved more options when it came to keeping warm: Fireside Warmth was founded

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in 1975, rapidly becoming the area’s expert source for hearth products, with everything people needed for heating independence.

Jane’s son Mike would later take over as president, and as alternative heating technology has expanded, so have the options at Fireside Warmth.

But one thing hasn’t changed: the passion of the Fireside family for keeping you warm.

“Every day is a new adventure, and no two jobs are the same,” says sales manager John Mountford. “The excitement of lighting the first fire for the customer, seeing their excitement, is what makes each day of work

Fireside Warmth was founded in 1975, becoming the area’s expert source for hearth products, with everything needed for heating independence. enjoyable & rewarding. We have a team that works great together; most employees have been with Fireside for over 10 years. Our installers spend the summer months attending factory trainings throughout the Northeast, staying current with new designs and technology; they can accomplish things for you that most wouldn’t attempt.”

Buying a hearth-of-the-home heat source from Fireside is the beginning of a relationship that doesn’t end when the installers are done. They service everything they sell, offer annual maintenance, and supply bagged fuel, including topgrade, clean-burning anthracite and smithing coal.

“Our customers know we are here to help,” says

Mountford. “We’ve had many repeat customers, whether for a new appliance in the same house, or because they’ve purchased a new home and miss their alternative heating. We’ve also had the opportunity to serve multiple generations of customers— as the children grow up and purchase a home of their own, they come to us for their heating needs.”

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“We’ve had so many repeat customers. We’ve also had the opportunity to serve multiple generations of customers— as the children grow up and purchase a home of their own, they come to us for their heating needs.” – Sales manager John Mountford

When you’re talking about home heating, there’s no margin for error. “When installations and service jobs aren’t done correctly, the risk of property damage and personal injury is just too high,” Mountford says. “We take all installations seriously, as if this was our own home and family. No corners are cut, and all installations require a building permit.”

Clair and Jane began with a small shop in Hurley, but quickly realized they needed more space and moved to their current spot, four miles west of

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Kingston on Rt. 28, in the late ‘70s. Today, the Fireside Warmth showroom is one of the biggest in the region, offering state-ofthe-art pellet, wood, and gas stoves, wood and gas fireplaces, and Keystoker coal stoves; the Fireside team is constantly researching the newest, cleanest, safest, and most efficient products to offer the best alternative heating available.

“We started out as a mostly seasonal business, with high demand in colder months and quiet days in warmer months,” says John.

“We are now busy with sales and installations year round, and doing maintenance and cleaning during the warmer months.

And like everyone else, we’re still working through the whole ‘return to normal’ idea. The supply shortages of new products

Over the decades, our full-service hearth folks have become woven into the fabric of the HV and the Cats; gathering the independent-minded into its warm embrace.

“We have a blend of customers from all walks of life,” says John, “local residents who depend on alternative

and overwhelming fuel cost for the upcoming winter season are keeping us busy. The demand for new products has kept manufacturers scrambling. Our plan is to keep looking ahead at demand and markets, and make adjustments to our business to ensure we have the products we need. Being independent gives us the ability to adapt and stay flexible.”

heating during the colder months, second-homeowners who enjoy the warmth, benefits, and flexibility while spending time at weekend homes.

We have met and worked with so many people, each with unique, specific conditions and the desire to be warm and comfortable. And from the initial search for the ideal product to the finishing pieces being installed, we seem to form friendships that outlast the project.”

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elebrate the season right, amid the glorious Sullivan Catskills at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. This year, enjoy a plethora of fun dates that range all the way from summer spirits to pumpkin time.

There’s the 24th annual HARVEST FESTIVAL, six weekends of exuberant farmer’s markets with a food truck court, a performance stage, and over 80 vendors of all that is fresh, local, and fine. The second week in October, they’re hosting the BIG SIP, gathering the crafters of wine and spirits from all over the state and right down the street and setting it all to live music.

Next comes PEACE, LOVE AND PUMPKINS, an evening Halloween trail for all

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ages—except on a couple of designated Fright Nights when things get a little wilder. This venue, you may be gathering, is run by folks with a next-level understanding of frolicking—as it should be.

A L i t t l e L i v i n g H i s to ry Everyone knows this part. The 400,000 who flooded Yasgur’s Farm that weekend in ‘69 were so high

on music, each other, and assorted psychedelia that they withstood pouring rain and tight rations and, in overwhelming numbers, helped one another and had fun.

Locally, the spot where they gathered became an informal shrine, with folks turning up every year to spend the third weekend of August camping and carrying on. Some locals fussed; there were efforts to shut it all down that never quite took.

The outdoor amphitheater has welcomed Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Pitbull, Jimmy Buffet, Van Halen, Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, and a wildly diverse host of others. Last summer’s lineup alone included Chicago, Phish, the Backstreet Boys, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival...

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The story of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts begins with Alan Gerry, a born-and-raised resident of Liberty, NY. Passionate about improving the quality of life in his beloved hometown, Gerry founded the Gerry Foundation with future plans of creating an arts center in the 1990s. After acquiring the land where the original Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place, the Gerry Foundation produced the “Day in the Garden” music festival, reawakening the potential of the long-dormant site. In 2006, the Center officially opened its doors for their inaugural season.

Since 2006, the outdoor amphitheater for 16,000 has welcomed Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Pitbull, Jimmy Buffet, Van Halen, Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, and a wildly diverse host of others.

Last summer’s lineup alone included Chicago, Phish, the Backstreet Boys, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, and the New Jersey Symphony’s performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Beyond the headliners, there are workshops, lectures, films, and music in an indoor amphitheater that seats 422. There are sensory-friendly days and a team of teaching artists who travel to local schools; there are P.L.A.Y. (Peace, Love, Arts and You) programs for ages 5-15; a free 10-week digital photog-

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The legacies that live on—art, kindness, equality, sustainability—are an alternative skein of American history embraced by millions and available to all.

raphy intensive for teens; Project: Identity, and a Rock Camp.

Stop by the 800-acre campus to absorb the vibrations. “An unbeatable musical lineup, unprecedented crowds, near disasters, and hippies mired in mud often overshadow the numerous accomplishments of the many young artists, designers, and craftspeople whose contributions made the Woodstock Music & Art Fair what it was, just as much as any organizer or musician,” says Julia

Fell, Exhibit Curator. “Our 2022 Special Exhibit is a celebration of just that,” she continued.

So the long hair got brushed and the split ends have been trimmed.

Still. It happened here, a harbinger of possibility, a great shout for peace and freedom. The legacies that live on—art, kindness, equality, sustainability—are an alternative skein of American history embraced by millions and available to all. Come get you some.

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