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resh air and sunshine. Great-grandma knew it and so do we: they’ll put a spring in your step and help you sleep well at night. And this summer, fresh air and sunshine are most definitely what’s up.

We hope (of course) to see even more places reopen as the season continues. Keep an eye on places like Brooklyn Cider House/Twin Star Orchards, Storm King Art Center, and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, where smart people are working on ways to safely welcome back visitors. We’re looking forward to outdoor dining coming back, better than ever.

Do check websites for the latest info before you head out, and—you know the drill—keep your distance and have that mask handy for close encounters. Restrooms and indoor amenities may be minimal or nonexistent. That said, the glorious Hudson Valley outdoors is still here, and that’s cause for rejoicing. Get drawn in out there.

U -PI C K Getting out in the fields and picking your own is a perfect trifecta of exercise, nutrition, and a socially distant hangout. VISITvortex.com, RondoutValleyGrowers.org, and pickyourown.org/NY are three excellent portals to picking the perfect picking spot.

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ART AN D CR A F T A L F R E SC O OPUS 40 in Saugerties, the stunning earth and stonework sculpture and park created by artist Harvey Fite, opened in mid-May to groups of up to five with advance reservations.

THE PHOENICIA FESTIVAL OF THE VOICE, the folks who’ve been singing their hearts out in the Catskills for a decade, have distilled their event to its very essence for the occasion. They’re staging the world’s first-ever drive-in opera. A live performance of Puccini’s Tosca is set for August 29.

THE WOODSTOCK-NEW PALTZ ART & CRAFTS FAIR at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz is on for Labor Day. So is their Handcrafted Octoberfest in Rhinebeck, scheduled this year for October 3–4.

The FIELD + SUPPLY Modern Makers Craft Fair at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston is currently scheduled for July 17–19 and October 9–11.

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Mohonk Nature Trail photo by Chris Acosta.

Lake Minnewaska photo by Olga Subach.

TA K E A HI KE (O R T HR EE) MOHONK PRESERVE reopened its Visitor Center, West Trapps, East Trapps Connector, Spring Farm, and Upper Duck Pond Trailheads on May 20.

That’s 70 miles of carriage trails for your hiking, running, and mountain biking bliss, with the possibility of safely utilizing their legendary climbing routes. This summer features early opening and later closing hours for Preserve members.

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MINNEWASKA STATE PARK and SAM’S POINT PRESERVE have been filling up early on pretty days; early birds are rewarded with sky lakes and waterfalls and hardwood. But remember, they’re just two peak spots on a long list of wonderful New York State and DEC parks open for hiking, biking, swimming, and picnicking; you’ll find numerous other possibilities on those state websites to keep you exploring all summer long.

Scenic Hudson’s LONG DOCK PARK in Beacon is open, complete with kayaking and weekend bicycle rentals, wetlands and meadows to stroll, and spots for fishing. It’s a fully accessible, dog-friendly place for a walk or a picnic.

SCENIC HUDSON provides a cornucopia of other outdoor options on its website.

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Rail Explorers photo by Matt Petricone

G OOD SPORTS Glide through the Catskills on a railbike excursion with RAIL EXPLORERS in Phoenicia.

They’ve reorganized their setup and waiting area and retrained their staff with your safety in mind, pointing out that railbiking—which 40,000 people checked out last summer—is an ideal “guided but solitary” tour experience.

WOODSTOCK GOLF CLUB is offering membership specials, and anyone with an outof-town driver’s license and a lodging receipt is welcome to come play a round.

Lots of our Hudson Valley towns have MUNICIPAL PARKS. Frisbee? Tennis? Catch?

Everybody bring your own snacks and sanitizer and be sure to continue social distancing.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES

As the entire planet moves forward and events unfold, it’s clear what the true essentials are and have always been: Good health. Mutual aid. Equality for all.

Peace. Communication. Love.

ow more than ever, we are seeing what true community looks like all across the Hudson Valley, as people come together to support one another. Not only are local businesses working together to help each other through an unprecedented pandemic, but as we head into the carefree season of summer, neighbors from all over the Valley are speaking out to stand up for justice and equality for all. Peaceful vigils and protests are drawing large crowds in towns both large and small, funds are being raised to help those who are marginalized, and we are once again reminded of the power of civic participation. WE ARE ALL IN IT TOGETHER. When Governor Andrew Cuomo put New York “on PAUSE” in mid-March, our Vortex was already mobilizing. County and municipal governments and not-

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for-profits sprang into action, pulling together Ulster’s Project Resilience, the Orange and Sullivan COVID-19 Response Fund, and Dutchess Responds almost overnight. Restaurants and farm stands turned to pickup and delivery and feeding the needy; retailers crafted brand new online storefronts and expanded existing ones; real estate agents refined the art of the virtual reality walk-through and the drive-through closing.

Outdoor wonders such as Mohonk Preserve and Opus 40, closed for a time, came back to life with new procedures in place. Rail Explorers, Catskills Division, has reworked its procedures to offer its “guided but solitary” tours safely, retraining staff and rethinking seating areas and check-in procedures to offer socially distanced rides.

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“Important for people to see where food comes from. Focus on fresh air and allowing people to have a fun farm experience while picking. Back to the roots. Back to where we came from. The land.” –Kelder’s Farm

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Restaurants have put enormous thought into exactly what sort of culinary delights will travel well and be most nourishing to those staying home, introducing bodega-style market offerings and family meal deals.

All along, the creativity, generosity, and smarts we’ve written about in every issue of this magazine since its beginnings have been flowing like our mighty Hudson River herself.

Farmers markets in Kingston and Rosendale opened in May, while on-farm markets were limited to curbside and delivery service. Farmers, meanwhile, were impacted by challenging spring weather and the fact that crops and critters don’t pause for anybody’s pandemic.

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“We used our advertising space to list important resources where our neighbors could find meals and critical hotlines.”

–Herzog’s Home Center of Kingston roots. Back to where they came from. The land.

Check website for updates since things change daily with the worldly climate. Most important thing is people feeling they are in a safe environment.”

Herzog’s Home Center in Kingston is essential.

(Thousands of homeowners know this; it seems the government agreed.) “The first 10 days after the Governor put New York ‘on PAUSE’ were unlike anything we have experienced,” says marketing director Julie Jordan. “It meant we needed to quickly educate ourselves about employee and customer safety guidelines, as well as economic implications.

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Restaurants have put enormous thought into exactly what sort of culinary delights will travel well and be most nourishing to those staying home, introducing bodega-style market offerings and family meal deals.

Breweries, cideries, and distilleries became pickup and delivery only to lubricate our lockdown.

and pivoted our marketing messages to support our local community. We used our advertising space to list important resources where our neighbors could find meals and critical hotlines.”

Sanitizers, cleaners, paper products, and safety equipment were suddenly in huge demand, requiring communication and coordination with suppliers as never before. On its social media pages, Herzog’s began posting daily whiteboard updates of which essentials

rooms, based in Port Ewen. “The customer can take a walk outside around the perimeter where they would like to place their sunroom. As they do this I take photos and sometimes, if they are feeling energetic, they take some measurements...if not, I have a good idea if things will work from doing this for 17 years. I send them my Houzz pro site link to review many photos & reviews...we discuss. It’s great. Things are going along pretty darn smooth!”

“We have been incredibly fortunate to be able to find a way to stay open when so many of our fellow local businesses have been forced to shutter. We have been encouraging our customers to support other local businesses through gift certificates to the local salons, spas, and in every other way they can.” –Jen Schwartz, owner Briars & Brambles Books were in stock, allowing customers to call in orders for curbside pickup; as things calmed a bit, Julie began posting quarantine-friendly improvement projects for home and patio. Safety barriers at registers and masks on employees protect those who need to venture in.

In the course of spending all this time at home, some have declared a sunroom to be a personal essential and it’s easy to imagine why. “We are working from home doing FaceTime internal & external visits,” says Colleen McNamara Depuy of Hudson Valley Sun-

Books are clearly essential, as are games and puzzles. At Briars and Brambles in Windham, owner Jen Schwartz has remained open for curbside pickup, some local delivery, and UPS shipping of books ordered online or by phone. Personalized reading and gift recommendations, along with book banter, are provided by email and on the store’s social media pages. “So even though we are missing the face-to-face interaction, we are very much still connected,” says Jen. “Speaking of connected…we recognize that many of our customers, especially students, don’t have access to a printer, so we have been 27

inviting folks to send us anything that they need printed; especially school work and legal forms.

“We recognize that we have been incredibly fortunate to be able to find a way to stay open when so many of our fellow local businesses have been forced to shutter. We have been encouraging our customers to support other local businesses through gift certificates to the local salons, spas, and in every other way they can.”

As the entire planet moves forward and events unfold, it’s clear what the true essentials are and have always been: Good health. Mutual aid.

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Those whose essential joy includes the art of the fabulous find have been well-served through the du-

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“We’ve been engaging in in-house online auctions, eBay sales, and regularly updating Instagram and Facebook feeds with store merchandise,” says Craig McElroy. “We still refresh the store windows for the passerby. We offer shipping and curbside pickup by appointment.”

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You’re not adding another drop in some vast bucket that’s overflowing into executive bonuses instead of employee salaries. You’re keeping someone’s dream alive and helping them feed the fam, both their own biological family and the extended Hudson Valley tribe.

Even from a social distance, local proprietors feature a level of customer service no big box could hope to emulate. Want somebody who’ll love helping you search for the perfect garment? A present for an inscrutable lunatic of some sort? The perfect color match? Start a conversation with a local indie retailer.

Shopping local, independent businesses helps us nourish a robust local supply chain. One of the big lessons of 2020 is that supply chains are complex and sometimes alarmingly fragile situations. The more we support the locally owned shops, the more variety and volume they can afford to offer us. Less shipping also helps the environment!

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There’s so much to choose from online—many of our shop owners have poured their energy into creating wonderful e-commerce. Buying products or gift cards online is the best way to make sure that our Main Streets will once again be bustling. Also help your favorite local businesses by sharing and commenting on their social media posts. It really helps.

Local indies inspire and gratify in a way no mass-produced cookie-cutter ever could, whether you’re dressing, bathing, nourishing, building, decorating, gifting, or anything else. Merchandise that’s locally made or chosen with care by a human you actually know brings lasting satisfaction. The experience of supporting local trade means you’ll come away with a happy memory of your purchase—a free-of-charge extra that money alone can’t possibly buy.

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WELLNESS

Here, for your consideration, are some ideas to stay vital and well during this socially-distanced summer.

when all else fails, we have acres and acres of beauty around us in which to seek refuge.

Here, for your consideration, are some ideas to stay vital and well during this socially-distanced summer. Who knows, you may just discover something new that will become part of your lifelong routine.

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Many of us in the Hudson Valley are continuously active, relentless in the pursuit of staying fit and healthy (mentally and physically), even if we have to do it from the comfort of our home.

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Many local yoga studios are livestreaming classes.

Stone Wave Yoga in Gardiner has been hosting free virtual classes on their YouTube channel and they are also offering free daily intention-setting and meditation calls. Whole Sky Yoga in Stone Ridge offers a free video library on their website and will continue to host live virtual classes even after re-opening.

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You may not be able to visit Menla’s hidden valley retreat, aka Tibet in the Catskills, so they’re bringing it to you, offering webinars, weekly series, and full weekend retreats on a variety of wellness-related topics including Buddhism, yoga, holistic health and wellness, the sacred feminine, shamanism, conscious dying, addiction recovery, cooking and nutrition, the environment, and more, some of it free.

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Being among plants and trees, even for just a few hours, you’re absorbing enough phytoncides to boost immunity, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve mood and sleep, increase focus and energy, and speed up healing.

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Fall in love with walking in the woods. You can dial it up to cardio and then back down to a dreamy stroll.

And “forest bathing,” though it may sound like something dreamed up in the woods near Bethel back in ‘69, is a solid, evidence-based wellness treatment. Being among plants and trees, even for just a few hours, you’re absorbing enough phytoncides to boost immunity, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve mood and sleep, increase focus and energy, and speed up healing.

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Self-massage may be a bit more work than lying on a pro’s table, but there are DIY techniques that will leave you loose and blissed. Or make it part of your family’s nightly ritual. Brush teeth... tick check... massage!

Turn up the music of your youth and dance in your living room or yard like no one’s watching. No one is, unless of course you want them to be, in which case you can make a Zoom or Facebook party of it.

You can tap into some gym energy with Matthew Santiago and the team at the irrepressible Sport of Iron Fitness in Kingston. They post free workout videos to the gym’s Facebook page.

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You can make a virtual party out of just about anything: cocktails, board games, poetry readings, meetups, or brainstorms on any topic under the sun. Connect with your tribe, in whatever way resonates, and blow out the quarantine cobwebs.

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Having been cooped up for so long, there’s nothing more potent than meditation to bring us to center. There are various meditation techniques, such as mindfullness, concentration, or the cultivation of compassion. There are also moving meditations, such as tai chi, qigong, and walking meditation. If this is new territory for you, there are plenty of apps that can guide you through it. One of our favorites is Insight Timer.

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golden sweet corn If you want to go all-in on corn, try growing a couple of rows. Plant kernels about an inch-anda-half to two inches deep, three in a hole, a foot or so apart in mounded rows, and in just under three months you’ll be feasting. Hudson Valley Seed Company has a colorful array of heirloom organic varieties you can purchase online. If you can’t wait, our local farms are harvesting.

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Nothing is as emblematic of a Hudson Valley summer as sweet corn piled high at the farm stand. Stripping the husk and the silk away is like a meditation on delicious. Boiled, steamed, or grilled just long enough, the kernels take on a glow that promises sweet bursts of juice on the tongue. Our corn is even delicious raw.

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fresh corn salad recipe

provided by Saunderskill Farms

• 10 ears of raw or roasted sweet corn • 1 cup diced red onion • 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 cup julienned basil or cilantro In a large bowl, cut the corn kernels off the cob. Add the remaining ingredients and mix.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

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Summer Treats

ice cream Summertime in the Catskills means long, lazy ice cream afternoons and evenings. Ice cream, of course, is a natural for takeout and outdoor dining, making an ice cream stand a prime choice for a socially distant visit. You can sit at picnic tables, or park a space apart and open car doors, and enjoy a deliciously safe sundae as the perfect finale to an outdoor expedition.

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You can also get yourself an ice cream machine and go wild. Homemade ice cream is an instant ticket to childlike delight (although, you may want to pour a taste of an adult beverage over or beside it from time to time.) Once you understand the basics, you’ll be able to experiment with flavors and pairings. To get you off to the best possible start, see the recipe from our dear friends at Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room in Big Indian.

Taking a drive up Route 28 into their neck of the woods is fun in and of itself, by the way—the drive is beautiful, the Catskill Park has enough

trails to keep you adventuring all summer long, and Peekamoose is serving up awe-inspiring “farm to car” New American takeout Fridays and Saturdays. Grab some food and find a picnic spot, or head home with an entire tray of something to reheat.

It’s guaranteed to be one of the best takeout meals you’ve ever had.

Meanwhile, Devin and Marybeth have been gracious enough to share a favorite treat. Whip up a batch of this in your ice cream maker for summertime joy. The taste is so refreshingly minty, says Marybeth, that you won’t even feel the need to brush your teeth later.

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peekamoose fresh mint ice cream

1 pint heavy cream 1 pint whole milk 2 cups sugar 30 sprigs of mint 8 egg yolks

1. In a saucepan, add milk, cream, 1-1/2 cups sugar (reserve 1/2 cup for egg yolks) and 10 sprigs of mint (leaves and stems; the stems contain more mint oil) and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep a few minutes, then remove mint.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk 8 egg yolks with remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Temper the egg and the cream mixture together.

(Tempering involves whisking the cream mixture into the eggs half a cup at a time, raising the temperature of the eggs slowly. Once you’ve mastered egg-tempering, you’re on your way to mastering ice cream and custards.)

3. In a blender or food processor, add remaining 20 mint sprigs to a tablespoon (or two) of cold water. Puree until smooth.

4. Add the milk/cream/egg mixture to an ice cream machine. As it thickens, slowly add mint puree to add flavor and that luscious green hue. ENJOY!!!

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Meet the Owners

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Lola’s Café and Catering began with modest intentions back in 2005, when lifelong Hudson Valley restaurateur Edward Kowalski decided to open a “little sandwich shop.” Fifteen years in, mid-pandemic, with indoor dining off the menu in midMay, Lola’s was pushing hundreds of meals out the door on a daily basis and running full throttle.

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Ed says it’s the biggest challenge he’s ever faced. “We’ve had to pivot every hour, it seems. Closing the dining room meant losing the ability to create that family setting that we’re founded on. I feel like I have no control of the outcome. I’ve worked so hard my entire life to make these restaurants successful, and suddenly everything I know how to do, and was doing so well, has completely changed.”

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The concept is classic: freshly prepared local foods for affordable prices in a traditional family business.

What hasn’t changed is the outstanding flavors bursting from Lola’s burgers, bowls, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, and sides—Hudson Valley favorites at both the Poughkeepsie and New Paltz locations for years—and the exquisite Neapolitan pizza from Lolita’s, which joined the family in 2018. The concept is classic: freshly prepared local foods for affordable prices in a traditional family business.

A Poughkeepsie native, Ed learned hospitality from a master in an old-school Italian deli, Assenza’s. (Ironically, Lola’s occupies the same location at the Poughkeepsie end of what’s now the Walkway

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Lola’s quickly became a rising star on the catering scene, as well. “As far as the catering goes, I feel like we are unique,” says Ed. “We bring fine dining, restaurant-quality food to our clients in an offpremise setting.”

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These days, reviewers rave about the ease of ordering and pickup along with the topnotch food and customer service that still goes the extra mile.

Over the Hudson.) “Assenza’s was run and operated by an immigrant couple and their son Sal,” says Ed. “Sal treated every single customer like they were one of the family. Race, financial status, whether they drove up in a Porsche or were paying with food stamps— that man welcomed everyone like immediate family and that was the main lesson I was taught.”

That was during his time at Hyde Park High School. After marrying his high school sweetheart at 21, he found himself in the kitchen.

“She really didn’t cook much and she was working 12-hour shifts as

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a nurse, so I taught myself how to cook real quick,” he recalls. Finding that he liked it, he furthered his education at the Culinary Institute of America.

As a young chef, he developed strong opinions about how a restaurant should operate. “I always felt like, ‘if this were my business, I would do this.…’ I was naive.

I knew how to cook, I was good at creating a strong work environment in the kitchen, but I didn’t know anything about the intricacies of running a business. When I decided to go out on my own it was a real transition.” Nowadays,

“As far as our catering goes, I feel like we are unique,” says Ed. he mentors young chefs on his team, teaching them to stay accountable and focused.

Needless to say, Ed’s transition into restaurant owner was an extremely successful one. Review sites are full of raves about Lola’s. “Definitely a gem.” “Incredibly flavorful and fresh.” “Like a coffee house and a trendy deli got married.” These days, reviewers

rave about the ease of ordering and pickup along with the topnotch food and customer service that still goes the extra mile. “Not only were the burgers delicious—special sauce is perfectly spicy (Sriracha maybe?), cheese, lettuce, homemade pickles, added bacon, the fries well seasoned (as he promised), but he also took the time to direct us to a lovely place to eat by the water with a view of the bridge,” writes

a satisfied visitor from downstate of the sociallydistanced Lola’s experience.

Ed says his team’s happiness and well-being is the key to survival in tough times. “When you work under this kind of stress all day, you want to enjoy what you’re doing no matter the circumstances.

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shows in the end product.... We’ve always had strict cleaning schedules and sanitation—all restaurants do—so on that side not much has changed. But not having guests be able to sit in the restaurants, not being able to ask how their day is, how their kids are, what’s going on in their lives face to face instead of through protective face coverings? It’s very difficult for all of us. I miss seeing the smiles the most, I guess. But I am confident that all will return to normal, even if it’s a ‘new’ normal.”

At Lolita’s “we pride ourselves on creating that ‘neighborhood’ dining experience: a variety of local microbrews, a killer wine list, and excellent Neapolitan pizzas and freshly made pastas.”

–Ed Kowalski, owner

Lolita’s Pizza started out in 2009 as Crave Restaurant and Lounge. “It was fine dining straight out of New York City, or at least I felt it was,” says Ed. “We were Zagat-rated, won the Wine Spectator award... pristine tablecloths and high-end spirits—all of it.

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Ed’s son Tyler followed him into the business and graduated from the Culinary Institute in 2014.

He could not be more proud.

and take the stiffness out, and Crave turned into a wood-fired pizzeria. We pride ourselves at creating that ‘neighborhood’ dining experience: a variety of local microbrews, a killer wine list, and excellent Neapolitan pizzas and freshly made pastas.”

That was in 2018, and it turned out that Poughkeepsie had been totally craving Neapolitan pizza; Lolita’s has a solid five-star rating, with even former Crave regulars chiming in to proclaim it “just simply excellent.”

Ed is proud of the way Lola’s and Lolita’s have risen to the occasion, but eager to welcome his family of hungry customers back for leisurely meals. “My business decisions have a direct impact, not just on me and my own family, but all the employees and their families, and I love that there’s no one to point fingers at or blame; at the end of the day, it’s all on me,” he says.

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And while everyone at the café feels like family, Ed and his team truly are family—his son Tyler followed him into the business and graduated from the Culinary Institute in 2014. Ed could not be more proud, noting that “my favorite part of this business is working with my son and watching him mature into a leadership role.”

“I love the restaurant business. As hard and demanding as it is, I’d never want to do anything else with my life.... I honestly appreciate every single person that comes into every one of my restaurants. I’ll never take that for granted. There are a lot of options today in regards to where a person decides to eat, and I am honored that they decide to come to one of mine. It validates everything I believe in.” l o l a ’ s c a f é a n d g o u r m e t c at e r i n g

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Meet the Owner

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All through the tiresome weeks of New York’s “Pause,” Stone House Tavern in Accord has been keeping us enticed: Buddha bowls, Taco Tuesdays, burgers in your choice of tur-

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key, salmon, black angus, or veggie, steamed clams and mussels with chorizo over linguini, spectacular salads. They’ve been rockin’ the lockdown with a full menu of upscale comfort

food à la drive-through, curbside, and delivery, complete with robust drinks and dessert, all while helping feed the community through Ulster County’s Project Resilience.

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They’ve been rockin’ the lockdown with a full menu of upscale comfort food à la drive-through, curbside, and delivery, all while helping feed the frontlines through Ulster County’s Project Resilience.

Bradford knew more than a little bit about how to make that happen. After starting out as a bartender at Bacchus in New Paltz, she eventually became manager and co-owner of the restaurant, from 1989 to 2019, running the front of the house and helping her then-husband Wayne grow the place from simple pub to noteworthy restaurant serving Southwest and New American cuisine, with live bands and a billiard hall.

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“We are the only restaurant in Accord,” explains owner Linda Bradford, who fell in love with the Hudson Valley while earning her bachelor’s degree at SUNY New Paltz in the early 80s and never left. “When the previous owners closed, it created a void, and a community in need of a social gathering place that served great food and drinks with exceptional service in a warm and cozy atmosphere.”

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Newly divorced, she met a nice guy named Alan P. Roberts who’d just moved to Stone Ridge to accept the job of SUNY Ulster president. The two had their first date at what was formerly Family & Friends Hillside Restaurant, and more than one love match was off to a good start. They began to frequent the place, enjoying the great simple food and community vibes—but Linda 74

couldn’t help thinking about what she’d do with the place if it were hers.

New Year’s Eve of 2017 was the Hillside’s final night in the Accord location, and of course Linda and Alan were there. That was the night that the “what-if” discussion started to sound real.

After months of mulling it over, Linda and Al

Each day brings two specials, a gourmet choice and a more budget-conscious option, along with a full and robust menu. There are family meal packages and kids’ meals.

“We believe in creating that Cheers vibe, the place where everybody knows your name, and you’re always glad you came... we have a strong focus on friendliness and community. ” –Linda Bradford, co-owner

became partners in bringing Accord the restaurant it deserved. The closing happened on August 1, 2018 and the major renovations began the following February. Linda opened up the space, raising the ceiling, exposing vintage beams, and adding interior stone and a central gas fireplace.

“The overall effect...feels as if somehow this is always how it should have looked,” wrote Chelsea Miller in BlueStone Press soon after the Stone House Tavern opened. “The warm gleaming wood is complemented by stone, earth tones and buttery lighting.” (The first party Linda threw when the doors opened on August 30, 2019 was for the contractors, stonemasons, and tradespeople who’d helped make the dream real.)

Linda is a people person: She grew up bouncing around the US as a military kid and had been majoring in communications, marketing, and advertising at SUNY before her restaurant career took off. And it’s the people side of running Stone House—both the warmth she feels toward her regulars and the mentoring she does with her team—that satisfies her most; that and the creative freedom of running her own show. And in these odd times, she’s managed to cast her warm, hospitable magic beyond the bricks and mortar, sending love with every order of takeout.

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“Post-Covid-19, will be about making people feel safe: a

super-sanitary environment, shields strategically placed, more spacing between tables, an outdoor picnic area, continuing to offer takeout and delivery.” –Linda Bradford, co-owner

friendliness and community. Now we’re trying to keep that vibe alive through takeouts and deliveries.”

The food helps. Accord was more than ready to appreciate truffled pot roast, pan-seared sea scallops, and gluten-free entrées.

Pre-pandemic, people raved over “flavors to die for” in reviews—and when the shutdown came, Linda and her team moved quickly to shift into safe mode, adding online ordering and a drive-thru window.

Each day brings two specials, a gourmet choice and a more budget-conscious option, along with a full and robust menu. There are family meal packages and kids’ meals.

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“We had to move from a community gathering place with a lot going on—rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, wine tasting dinners, sip & paint parties, trivia nights—to takeout and delivery only,” she says. “We had to totally reinvent ourselves.”

And the team’s willingness and ability to do just that has proven remarkable, indeed. “The service was superb! The tacos were divine and after a 10 hr work day as a nurse during a hellacious pandemic the spicy blood orange margarita was just what the MD ordered! HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!” wrote a satisfied customer in the midst of lockdown.

Linda is looking forward to welcoming guests again, adding outdoor dining space and safety measures.

“Providing a quality product and great service in a comfortable atmosphere, post-Covid-19, will be about making people feel safe: a super-sanitary environment, shields strategically placed, more spacing between tables, an outdoor picnic area, continuing to offer takeout and delivery. The ability to be resilient, adaptable, and roll with the punches is key to staying relevant and real in a business.”

It doesn’t get much more real than this: Linda’s ultimate goal is to create a team “that can run the place without me” and transition to em-

ployee ownership. “We’ll continue to be adaptable and resilient,” she says. “Practicing gratitude, maintaining a positive attitude, finding pleasure in the little things—that’s what makes it worth it, no matter the circumstances.”

Do yourself a favor: browse the tantalizing food on Stone House Tavern’s Facebook and Instagram feeds, then wander to the website for the current menu and try out the online ordering system.

After your convenient pickup, you can park for a socially distant picnic that will have you purring with satisfaction. You’re in the very heart of Accord, and life is delicious, indeed.

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Not all those Paycheck Protection dollars were snatched up by the already wealthy. In the Hudson Valley, Ulster Savings Bank helped save over 3,000 local jobs, processing over $35 million in loans. The smallest loan amount was just $300, and 52% of the loans were for $30,000 or less. Only 3% were above $350,000. If Main Street will have a shot anywhere, it’s in places like this, with community-minded bankers devoted to pulling out all the stops to keep the wheels turning.

“We have no shareholders. The community is the shareholders. So we pay a good part of our profit back out, no matter what is going on.”

In addition,Ulster Savings has also donated $324,000 to local nonprofits. “We wanted to get money into the community immediately, so we proactively granted funds to food pantries and essential services. And we know who would normally be having a fundraiser and had to cancel,” says bank president and CEO Bill Calderara. “We’re a mutual savings bank, and this is what we were founded to do.

We have no shareholders. The community is the shareholders. So we pay a good part of our profit back out, no matter what is going on. We have very strong risk management, so we’re financially very strong—but I think the single most important factor in our resilience is that mutual bank DNA.”

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“We have a strong set of core values: We are here to be a ma-

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–Bill Calderara, President and CEO

In January 2020, as the emergency loomed, Ulster Savings was already mobilizing. “We didn’t want to believe it, but we’ve been around through three depressions, 28 recessions, and more recently Ebola and bird flu,” says Bill. “We had a pandemic plan. We pulled it out and went over it, started pre-ordering things like cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment. We were still hoping we didn’t need it, but as it turned out, we never came close to running out.”

An updated pandemic plan was presented to the bank’s board in February.

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puting capability to home offices “at hyperspeed,” Bill says. Deep cleaning and disinfecting were ramped way up.

Not a single job lost in the process!

But beyond the internal precautions, the bank’s leadership thought deeply about what customers’ lives would look like and how to help. Some of the results: ATM, overdraft, and a long list of other fees have been waived for the duration, cash and transaction limits lifted. Loan payment relief arrangements are available to both individuals and businesses. Direct deposits now hit your account faster.

“Rather than waiting for your deposit to come through the Federal Reserve, we monitor them and as soon as we

see funds available we pull them down, “says Bill. “It means people get their checks two or three days earlier, in return for a little work on our end.”

“It’s so very cool when a local savings bank gets all George Bailey in a time of hardship. Right on, @ ulstersavings!” tweeted an admirer in mid-March.

Very cool it is, but Bill says those tendencies, reminiscent of the humble hero George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life, have been woven into the bank’s DNA over 169 years, pandemic or no pandemic. “Our founders put up their own capital to start a bank to help the community, with no expectations,” he says.

“We have a strong set of core values: We are here to

be a major driver of positive change. We can change the trajectories of people’s lives. We believe in having the customer’s back. We pull together to get things done, and we believe in creating a workplace we can all brag about. That’s not on the website; it’s not a marketing piece. It’s our center, and as decisions arise, it’s our guide.”

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“Rather than waiting for your deposit to come through the Federal Reserve, we monitor them and as soon as we see funds available we pull them down. It means people get their checks two or three days earlier, in return for a little work on our end.” –Bill Calderara, President and CEO Ulster Savings employees have donated well over 800 hours to nonprofits this year, while also pitching in to lend a hand in whatever department needed it most, and have access to payroll advances and interest-free loans. (Most haven’t needed them, says Bill, but they’re available just in case.)

The crew is also finding ways to lift each other’s spirits. “Friday is Jeans Day—we raise about ten thousand a year doing that,” says Bill. While the banking team normally adheres to a professional dress code, on Fridays they trade a $1 donation to a charity that’s chosen each month for the comfort of denim. “So the half of the crew at home decided to mix it up and go formal business attire, while the half coming in to work... well, somewhere out there there is now a picture of me at my desk in a bathrobe.”

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“We’re going to do everything we possibly can for our customers, our community, and our teammates, and keep making discoveries about what that looks like.” –Bill Calderara, President and CEO ten inventive and pushed the envelope of socially distanced, safety-first transactions. “We’ve had to rethink all kinds of stuff,” says Bill. “Closing on a home loan, for example; many things can be done distantly, with electronic signatures and so forth, but for some things you need notarized signatures and witnesses. So we’ve created drive-through closings in a small circus tent. You don’t need to leave your car; attorneys in protective gear pass documents through the window and wave goodbye.”

They’re nowhere near done innovating, says Bill, nor will they ever be—whether it’s a collaboration with another business to shorten loan turnaround times, waiving ATM fees even for non-customers, or setting up “walk-through” banking at the Phoenicia branch, which lacks a drive-up window.

“We’re going to do everything we possibly can for our customers, our community, and our teammates, and keep making discoveries about what that looks like,” says Bill. “The best advice I could give? If you’re in business and forced to close, use the time to go over your business plan with a truly open mind. It’s time to re-think, re-plan, and be ready to fit your services to people’s needs. For example, a caterer we work with changed to daily takeout meals. And if you’re an individual, it’s a great time to set up a sound budget. A lot of people improvise, but you need good clear information to make good decisions.” If you’re not sure where to begin, US offers 100 modules of financial literacy education free to all on their website, in both English and Spanish.

about,” Bill says, adding that there’s a whole other operation offering online courses on the subject for students pre-K through 12, along with teacher training. “You need a solid foundation of understanding.

And if you need individual consulting, we’re here—on the phone, online, on Zoom, by appointment. We’ve teamed up with a commercial lender and we’re offering weekly webinars on how small businesses can stay organized through the forgiveness phase of the PPP program. We want to help you simplify.”

“Financial literacy is something we’re passionate

be. We’re US, and we’d love for you to be part of that.”

The community, says Bill, has been heart-wrenchingly grateful. “We get these notes at the drive-through daily, calling us heroes,” he says. “It’s so appreciated. It lifts us up. So yeah, we’re here, we’re doing fine, and we’d love to have you come and join us. That’s who we try to

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WEEDING IS THE YIN TO CULTIVATION’S YANG.

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That being the case, your gardening experience will be greatly enhanced by mastering the art of weeding.

These plants often show up uninvited, so hardy they grow in the cracks in city sidewalks. Consider thinking of them as free gifts instead of nuisances. They can be just as tasty, and even more nutritious, than the plants you intentionally grow. Here are just a few:

GIVE YOURSELF A HEAD START. Raised beds a foot deep—underlaid with cardboard over earth that’s been lightly disturbed for drainage, and filled with fresh topsoil—offer less of an invitation to things you aren’t trying to grow. Pulling those that do show up is a far simpler task in the looser soil.

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Talk to the weeds.

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KNOW YOUR WEEDS. Annuals can simply be pulled up and tossed in a bucket. Perennial roots need to be dug up whole.

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DON’T LEAVE BLANK SPACES. You’re just inviting weeds to find a home there. Mulch around and between your plants.

PICK ‘EM YOUNG. Tiny weeds are much easier to uproot, which is what you need to do if you want to prevent them from popping back up, seemingly in minutes. Weed weekly, and weed well; don’t sweat perfection, but make progress.

GET COMFY. Bring a pad to sit or kneel on and get right down among those babies.

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STAY HYDRATED AND STRETCH. You’re Shiva the Destroyer, serving the greater growth, and before you know it, you’ll be giving away zucchini.

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The light, lemony flavor is easy to love, and the plant is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Purslane has seven times the beta carotene of carrots and six times as much vitamin E as spinach. It’s good for a long list of conditions, from inflammation to insomnia.

The stems, leaves, and flowers can all be eaten. Cut the root off and wash thoroughly. Purslane is delicious steamed, sauteed or in salad; it goes especially well with cucumber. Try a purslane omelette.

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You can also sauté them in a little oil with garlic, salt, and bits of red pepper for a tasty, healthy side.

The flowers are delicious fried in a light batter. They also make delicious wine when fermented with yeast and raisins. Dandelions are an inflammation fighter, an immune system booster, and packed with antioxidants.

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If you brush against these by accident, you’ll know it. Use gloves to harvest, and know that steaming or boiling will get rid of the tiny stingers.

Nettles taste similar to spinach, but they’re much healthier, with an all-star lineup of minerals: potassium, magnesium, sulfur, silica, and phosphorus, plus more protein than the average plant.

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Outdoor showers needn’t be complicated or costly. You can install a solar camping shower in a private spot. You can make a cut in a hula hoop, slip two shower curtains onto it, hang it from a tree limb and have an instant private spot. You’ll still get the lovely experience and the ability to avoid bringing garden muck indoors.

You’ll need proper drainage. Choose a location where the water will flow away from your foundation. Test the permeability of the soil by dumping a large bucket of water there; if you still have a puddle after five minutes, you need to build a drain.

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As at a DRIVE-IN movie, the audience will drive right into parking slots, turn on their car radios for sound, then relax and enjoy the show.

Are you hungry for the heart-stirring captivation of a live performance? We are happy to share that you will soon have an opportunity to experience a grand one: This August 29, a triumphal performance of Tosca will make the Catskills ring with a timeless tale of passion and politics, performed by world-renowned singers. It’s an event that will make global headlines, especially among lovers of the genre that’s had the world enthralled since the late-16th century.

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When festivals and performance halls around the globe shut down, director Maria Todaro of the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice and her colleagues sought a solution that would let them work their magic. “This is motivated by jobs for our people and by the joy of community coming together,” says Todaro. “Unlike rock, opera has never really had tech support.

We’ve always relied on the raw, organic power of the human voice.

The concept of amps was heresy.

But this is survival.”

Since 2009, when organizers got together to help fund playground equipment for Phoenicia’s children and drew a crowd to “Opera Under the Stars,” PFoV has been mustering the power of vocal music every summer to “elevate the human spirit and enhance community.” The (usually) weekend-long event has welcomed a long list of superstars and drawn thousands of newcomers to the picturesque mountain hamlet. This year will look different, but—as befits a genre of music that has been wellloved since the late-16th century—the show will go on.

Drive-in opera has been done exactly once so far, in Denmark last year.

Happily for the Catskills, opera is a close-knit world and Phoenicia is one of its landmarks. Organizers of the PFoV reached out to their Danish counterparts and close friends. And with the enthusiastic blessing of Ul-

ster County authorities, the show is on and the details are all being finetuned.

As at a drive-in movie, the audience will drive right into parking slots, turn on their car radios for sound, then relax and enjoy the show. Both the venue and the technology ensure that audience members stay safe in their cars while musicians and staff “socially distance” themselves onstage or behind it.

Tosca is one of the most widely performed operas of all time. Vibrant with passion and politics, it is as dramatic as it is lyrical, with some of Puccini’s most ecstatically rhapsodic music.

The cast features Joyce El-Khoury as Tosca, Dimitri Pittas as her lover Mario Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Kyle Albertson as Baron Scarpia. Working with the cast and director is Danish director Mark Chemnitz, who presented a drive-in concert in Denmark in April featuring Danish singer-song-

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A&P Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aba’s Falafel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alamo Cantina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asia Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Barrio Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

Creekside Bar & Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diego’s Taqueria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gardiner Brewing Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Home Plate Deli & Caterers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hurricane Grill & Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Jessie’s Harvest House & Lounge . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Artisan Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lola’s Cafe & Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Mediterranean Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meredith’s Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ole Savannah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Olive’s Country Store & Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Olsen & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oriole 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Stone House Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stoutridge Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

The Caboose at Arkville B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Egg’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Parish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Tony’s Pizza Pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Wm. Farmer & Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yum Yum Noodle Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

High Falls Food Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Prospect Hill Orchards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Sunflower Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Twin Star Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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A&M Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

Different Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earth Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Houst Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

Majestic’s Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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Handcrafted Octoberfest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quail Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rail Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Art Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Woodstock Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AJF Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Allstate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amber Milanovich Acupuncture. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. . . . . . . . .

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

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

Crested Hen Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DEWA Spa at Menla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Echo Sixty6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glampstar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hair by Marcy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Humble Gym. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KISS Dental Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marbletown Animal Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mountain Valley Manor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport of Iron Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Stone Ridge Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stone Wave Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sullivan Catskills Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Windham Manor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Zephyr Float . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Bop to Tottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Briars & Brambles Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHBO Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . de Marchin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dreaming Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Facets of Earth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hamilton & Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handmade and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Kingston Consignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

Rhinebeck Antique Emporium. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

River Mint Finery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Salix Intimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sassafras Mercantile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Stone Window Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vincitore’s Hudson Valley Piano Center. . . . . .

Woodsock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1850 House Inn & Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Country Inn B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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