VISITvortex Summer 2022

SUMMER 2022 | FREE

B E

D R AW N

I N

CELEBRATING SPRING IN THE HUDSON VALLEY | ________________ VISIT CATSKILL | ________________ ________________ | SPRING BOATING THE HUDSON | UPTOWN KINGSTON | FAMILY FUN| TIME | MEET THE OWNERS | SUMMER’S BIG2018 EVENTS

Build with confidence.

Finance your new construction with US.

Building can be complicated but your financing shouldn’t be. In our 171 year history, we’ve helped to build a home or two! In fact, we’ve helped thousands of homes be built from the ground up.

Ulster Savings Bank has the time tested expertise to guide you through every phase of the construction loan process. We know what matters, and we are here to help your vision become your home.

Expertise matters. Make building simpler. Contact US today!

866.440.0391 / UlsterSavings.com Locations in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange Counties NMLS# 619306 / EQUAL HOUSING LENDER MEMBER FDIC / CERTAIN CONDITIONS APPLY.

2

WILLIAMS Lumber & Home Centers

We have everything you need!

Lumber • Hardware • Paint • Electrical • Windows & Doors Building Materials • Plumbing • Heating • Power Tools • Hand Tools Lawn & Garden • Kitchen & Bath • Housewares & More!

845.876.WOOD

www.williamslumber.com RHINEBECK • HUDSON • HOPEWELL JUNCTION • TANNERSVILLE • RED HOOK • PLEASANT VALLEY • HIGH FALLS

3

Apparel Accessories Skin Care Gifts Curiosities

hamiltonandadams.com | @hamiltonandadams | #staycurious 32 John Street, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845-383-1039 4

ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s 15

Outdoors

64

Local Eatery

24

Stay

77

Eat. Play. Stay.

35

Outdoors

55

woodstock way l o c a l g eol o g y Outdoors

family fun time Recipes

95 105

runa bistro, new paltz uptown kingston

111

Meet The Owner

119

Home

131

Meet The Owners

140

Happenings

buz z an c o’ s gre e n house s & fa rm c atsk ill c on c ie rge

Meet The Owner

ritualist, new paltz Meet The Owners

rustic mountain

c ol ony wo odsto ck summer’s big events

summer’s best flavors

VISITvortex.com | PO Box 82, High Falls, New York | 845-687-3470 | visitvortex@gmail.com instagram: @visitvortex | facebook.com/visithudsonvalley

visitvortex.com

45

b oat ing th e hu d s on

TABLE OF CONTENTS

visit vortex

55

Unique Furniture for Extraordinary Outdoor Living Featuring a variety of dining sets, deep seating groups, umbrellas, lounge chairs, hammocks & more.

Visit one of our showrooms - special orders available!

Kingston Route 28 (less than 1 mile off 87) 845.338.5119

Fishkill Route 9 (Lawrence Farms Plaza) 845.297.2941

potterbrothers.com

All Roads Lead to The Plaza

• • • • • • • • • •

Auto-care Crafts Dining/Take-out Fashion Grocery Hardware Home Decor Flowers Furniture Wine/Liquor

City of Kingston’s premier shopping Plaza.

Plaza Road, Kingston, NY

www.KingstonPlaza.com 8

Summer at 151 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY www.herzogs.com • (845) 338-6300

DOORS

GARDEN CENTER

TRIMMERS

OUTDOOR KITCHENS

INTERIOR PAINT

FA M I LY OW N ED & O P ER ATED • 113 1 12 Y E A R S I N TH E CO M M U N IT Y 7

21_Bro_ClassicCraft_0802.indd 7

8/13/20 8:36 PM

9

10

v i s i t vo rt e x

ABOUT US

who we are be drawn in

our mission

is to help stimulate the local economy by promoting and introducing the faces behind independently owned businesses and organizations.

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

Jesse Marcus Melissa Hewitt Jane Anderson Melissa Hewitt Jesse Marcus, Alisha Dingee Melissa Orozco Rachel Collet Johan Nillson Anne Pyburn Craig

if you’d like to advertise in this quarterly magazine or on the website, please call us at 845-687-3470. ©2022 visitvortex VISITvortex.com | PO Box 82, High Falls, New York | 845-687-3470 | visitvortex@gmail.com instagram: @visitvortex | facebook.com/visithudsonvalley | visitvortex.com

visitvortex.com

publisher creative Director editor designer sales production photography cover writer

11 11

845-303-4752 call/text

krumville.com

The Country Inn

a cozy boutique inn and restaurant

YOUR OWN PRIVATE GUEST COTTAGE. Breathe fresh air away from other travelers.

Unwind and refresh your spirit.

Simply furnished. Kitchen, bathroom, WIFI, A/C and heat in each; fireplace and jetted bath in some.

Pet and eco-friendly. Hiking trails nearby.

Clove Cottages

A Private Sanctuary for your Escape to Paradise in the Mountains.

The Property consists of 3 double occupancy rooms all with their own bath.

Our rooms are vacant for at least 72 hours between occupancy.

DINING ROOM NOW OPEN Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or take-out)

Call or text Diane and Pete at 845-303-4752 for reservations.

1380 County Road 2, Olivebridge, NY | 845-657-8956 | krumville.com 12

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

COME ENJOY OUR BOUTIQUE HOTEL RIGHT IN THE HEART OF ROSENDALE

Great Pop-Up Meals • Craft Cocktails Beers on Tap • Real Safe Hospitality

Booking Safe Special Events, Weddings, Corporate and Family Gatherings 435 Main Street, Rosendale 845-658-7800 the1850house.com

13

Summer on the mountaintop means beach time, barbecue, boats, and more. Soak up all the sunshine as you hike to breathtaking views. Dive into Lake Mohonk, or feel the summer breeze from a stand-up paddleboard.

Listen to music echo across the water with our boat dock concerts. And campfires under the stars with s’mores are the perfect way to cap off the best day ever.

Enjoy a day spa visit or book the ultimate staycation.

888.416.6472 | mohonk.com | New Paltz, NY 14

Est. 1869

OUTDOORS

Outdoors

visitvortex.com

s u m m e r b oat i n g o n t h e h u d s o n

15

T

C RUISES o get a feel for the full majesty of the Hudson River Valley, you should

really get out on the river. In the center of all that beauty, sharing a route that humans have followed since prehistory, you can soak up the mountains and the mansions, the islands and lighthouses, the majestic bridges and cityscapes from just the right amount of delicious distance, whether it’s from surface level in a canoe or kayak or from the top deck of a party boat.

Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard

solaris

rentals are available at just about every waterfront, along with equipment and instructions. But sometimes you just want to glide along and let someone else do the work, so here are some ways to get nautical this summer.

16

Solaris is the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s 100% solar-powered tour boat and floating classroom. She was built by the museum’s restoration crew, under the direction of Jim Kricker, onsite at the museum’s Wooden Boat

School. Solaris is the only solar-powered boat in operation on the Hudson River. She does not require fossil fuels to operate. You can either book a private charter or go out on one of their tours of the Hudson.

h u d s o n r i v e r c ru i s e s

Hudson River Cruises aboard the Rip Van Winkle II depart from Kingston’s Rondout waterfront or Poughkeepsie’s Waryas Park, and come in several flavors: classic and premiere sightseeing, sunset, and music cruises

with a band or DJ. The Rip has three decks, the lower one climate-controlled, and a full bar and snack bar. Cruises are about two and a half hours long; reservations are recommended.

b a n n e r m a n i s l a n d c ru i s e

The Bannerman Island Cruise and Walking Tour sponsored by the Bannerman Castle Trust takes you to Pollepel Island for a 90-minute walk around the ruins and gardens of the castle. (There are also kayak

tours, self-guided tours with live music concerts, and other special events.) Decades of devoted volunteer effort have transformed this once off-limits “scenic run” into a venue for art and music with a truly unique history.

17

h u d s o n c ru i s e s

Hudson Cruises, Inc. offers sightseeing, lighthouse, sunset, and evening trips as well as murder mystery dinners on the water. Depart from the historic port of Hudson for views of the

18

Catskills that you won’t get any other way, and glide by lots of wildlife habitat. Bring your camera and let them handle the rest.

Fully stocked bar on board.

pride of the hudson

Board the luxe Pride of the Hudson in Newburgh and take in the majestic Hudson Highlands from the Newburgh Bay to West Point and back on a two-hour journey.

There’s a climate-controlled main salon with wraparound windows, a spacious sundeck and two full bars, and the narration covers some of the area’s most dramatic history.

RENTA LS & C HART ERS

s au g e rt i e s m a r i n a

At the Saugerties Marina, a family-run operation since 1969, you can rent anything from a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard or pedal pon-

toon to a powerboat, or charter a luxurious power cruiser or pontoon boat. If your skills need a little work, they’ve got expert boating lessons.

b l a c k s wa n s a i l i n g

Black Swan Sailing, with departures available from Kingston, Rhinecliff or Saugerties, offers fulland part-day private sails aboard their 36’ Catalina Tall Rig Fin Keel

Monohull sailboat, with two catbird seats and large cabin. You can bring a picnic or order in advance from a charter menu from Black Eyed Suzie’s Upstate in Kingston.

19

t i vo l i s a i l i n g c o m pa n y

Tivoli Sailing Company offers holistic river education, blending knot-tying knowhow with a deep dive into the ecology and culture of the area. They have a fantastic summer program for

20

kids, champagne sunset charters, birdwatching and mansion tours, and more aboard the Mistral, the Zephyr, and the Songbird.

hudson sailing

Hudson Sailing, based at the foot of Broadway in Kingston, offers threehour charters, four-hour barbecue and swim excursions, sunset sails and sailing instruction aboard the Cirrus, a 28-foot Corsair racing tri-

maran that’s both swift and stable.

There’s room for 6, and you can sun yourself on the comfy “trampolines” and feast on farm-to-galley organic and foraged delicacies or order up a Mediterranean barbecue.

Bannerman Island Castle Tours Dock: 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon 845-831-1001, bannermancastle.org Black Swan Sailing Docked in Kingston 845-542-7245, blackswansailing.com Hudson Cruises Inc. Dock: 10 Ferry Street, Hudson 518-822-1014, hudsoncruises.com

Hudson River Cruises East Strand Street, Kingston 845-340-4700 hudsonrivercruises.com Hudson Sailing 1 Broadway, Kingston 845-667-1394 hudsonsailing.com

Pride of the Hudson Dock: Pride’s Landing 4 Washington Street, Newburgh 845-220-2120 prideofthehudson.com

Solaris Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston 845-338-0583 hrmm.org

Saugerties Marina 24 Ferry Street, Saugerties 845-246-7533 saugertiesmarina.com

Tivoli Sailing Company 1 Shatzell Avenue, Rhinecliff 845-901-2697 tivolisailing.com 21

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

• Nine-hole course • 5,456 yards

• Plays to a par 70 for 18 holes “GOLF IN PEACE”

Visit website and click on tourism for details

114 Mill Hill Road Woodstock • 845-679-2914 • woodstockgolf.com

22

Stone Window Gallery Brinton P. Baker

ATTRACTING ARTISTS, DREAMERS, MUSICIANS, SEEKERS AND BOOTLEGGERS SINCE 1787

17 Main Street / PO Box 239 Accord, NY 12404 845-626-4932 facebook/stonewindowgallery ig @stonewindowgallery

CHBO CHBO DRUMS DRUMS • NEW & USED DRUMS •& NEW & USED DRUMS PERCUSSION & PERCUSSION • REPAIRS • REPAIRS • LESSONS • VIRTUAL LESSONS • CYMBAL VAULT • CYMBAL VAULT

GET YOUR GROOVE ON! GET YOUR GROOVE ON!

11WATER WATER STREET, NY 11 STREET, NEWNEW PALTZ,PALTZ, NY 917-217-3107 CHBODRUMS.COM 917-217-3107 CHBODRUMS.COM

In perfect harmony with its environment and storied past, situated beside a waterfall and rushing brook, just steps from town center. Woodstock Way – the Catskill’s newest contemporary hotel.

Drop By, Tune In, Turn Off.

10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock • 845-684-5911 • woodstockway.com 23

Stay

a wat e r fa l l r e f u g e i n w o o d s to c k by anne pyburn craig

24

STAY

The Woodstock Way is a vision brought to life by business partners Ryan Giuliani and Jesse Halliburton with a great deal of thought and care.

I

n the very heart of the fabled town of Woodstock, just steps from the excitement of music venues, galleries, and the Village

Green, lies a traveler’s oasis of greenery and creature comforts. Step onto the property and you’ll notice that the sounds of town traffic are drowned out by the rushing of the Tannery Brook Falls. History folds in on itself: There are flourishing hemlocks, the selfsame tree that built the tannery of yore, alongside structures built of reclaimed lumber, state-of-the-art susYour room features an expertly curated vinyl collection—and Bose Bluetooth speakers to help you get your groove on.

visitvortex.com

tainability features, and just enough pop art.

25

“We were on vacation and we got to talking about how much we loved Woodstock and what it needed. The consensus was that it needed a really great hotel.”

-Ryan Giuliani

That’s the Woodstock Way, a

emerged was something that

vision brought to life by busi-

could only be in Woodstock.”

ness partners Ryan Giuliani and

26

Jesse Halliburton with a great

The business partners both grew

deal of thought and care. “We

up in the same town in New

sought a fine line where we

Jersey, but didn’t really interact

could blend respect for history,

until they discovered, in 2005,

where Woodstock is right now,

that they’d both become Wood-

and what is trending going for-

stock part-timers. Discovering a

ward and appeals to the con-

mutual love of real estate and of

temporary Catskills customer,”

their newfound refuge, the two

says Ryan. “We drew inspiration

began an ongoing conversation

in a broader sense from prop-

that caught fire a few years back.

erties like the Hotel St. Cecilia

“We were on vacation in Miami

in Austin, Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn,

with our wives, and we all got to

and the Sunset Marquis in West

talking about how much we loved

Hollywood, but of course what

Woodstock and what it needed,”

Ryan says. “The consensus was that it needed a really great hotel.”

The dream developed a shape when the team zeroed in on a centrally located property that housed six dilapidated shacks and had been on the market for two years. “People were put off by the amount of work it would take and by how hard it can be to get project approval in Woodstock,” Ryan says. “We were just naive enough to think, well, hey, why not?

So in we plunged.”

Three of the cabins were already condemned, the other three were rented during the sixteen-month permitting process, after which the partners began building. “In any project, getting people on board

“We sought a fine line where we could blend respect for history, where Woodstock is right now, and what is trending going forward and appeals to the contemporary Catskills customer.”

-Ryan Giuliani 27

“We wanted a place where people could come up here on the bus from

downstate and stay within walking distance of the Bearsville compound, the Colony, the galleries—be in a beautiful, peaceful oasis with everything the town has to offer just outside the door.” – Ryan Giuliani

is a process, and this was an in-

two-bedroom,” says Ryan happily.

teresting one,” says Ryan. “One of

“Our King suites have water views,

the big concerns, given the central

our Tannery Brook suites are right

location in a mixed residential and

on the water, and all of it is tucked

commercial area, was whether we

away from the bustle of town.”

would add noise. But the loudest thing on this property is, and will

In keeping with the shared values

always be, the waterfall. When it’s

that unite hippie and hipster, green

calm, it’s a constant, rushing, bab-

features abound—four of the eight

bling white noise. When it’s been

structures feature green roofs, a

raining, it’s a mighty roar.”

bioretention pond handles excess stormwater, and the majority of the

28

Woodstock Way opened its doors

property’s electricity comes from a

in August 2018, but construction

solar array. “We wanted to achieve

has been ongoing ever since and

the goals of LEED-certified con-

Phases 2 and 3 were completed

struction without worrying about

during the pandemic. “We now

those specific regulations, and I

have a 23-room hotel, a handful of

think we did well,” Ryan says. “And

three-bedroom residences and a

primarily we wanted a place where

people could come up here on the

enjoy the property’s beauty and

bus from downstate and stay with-

peace; the public “lobby” space,

in walking distance of the Bears-

The Tannery, features coffee and

ville compound, the Colony, the

cold drinks, a gallery, and artisanal

galleries—be in a beautiful, peace-

retail.

ful oasis with everything the town has to offer just outside the door.”

“Everyone is welcome to come and grab a coffee and a pastry

Guests at Woodstock Way can

and sit by the stream to unwind,”

expect to be pampered with high-

says Ryan. “We had a vision in our

end linens and toiletries, Organic

heads, asked people to take us

Bear mattresses, all-cotton robes,

pretty much on faith, and now they

and coffee/tea service in the

can see it and enjoy it. Now we’re

morning. A list of expert wellness

ready to welcome travelers from

providers can be booked in ad-

everywhere. And now the live mu-

vance for in-room treatments. And

sic venues are coming back. Peo-

locals are welcome to stop in and

ple are excited.”

W o o d s to c k W ay 10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock 845-684-5911 woodstockway.com

29

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

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

30

Live Live Live Music!

Music!

Live Music!

Music!

Full Full Full Service Service Full Service Service Bar BarBarBar

“The best restaurants for outdoor dining near NYC” - NY Post

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

Tuesday: BURGERS & BEER NIGHT

Weekend Weekend Weekend Weekend Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast WING NIGHT 8 8differant differant 8 differant 8 differant kinds kinds kinds ofkinds of of Wednesday: of Egg's Egg's Egg's Benedict!

Egg's Benedict!

Benedict!

Benedict!4th Thursday: TRIVIA NIGHT

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

Pasta Night!

Night!

Night!

Friday: PASTA NIGHT Sunday Breakfast with10 kinds of Eggs Benedict!

Outdoor Dining & Events. Live Music! Private Events. Full Service Bar. GREAT FOOD. GREAT MUSIC. GOOD TIMES. Open Year Round At The Stone Dock Golf Course.

Open Open Open Open year year year Round year Round Round Round atatThe at The at The Stone The Stone Stone Stone Dock Dock Dock Dock Golf Golf Golf Course Golf Course Course Course 1212Stone 12 Stone 12 Stone Stone Dock Dock Dock Dock Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. 845-687-2699 845-687-2699 845-687-2699 845-687-2699 High High High High Falls Falls Falls NY Falls NY NY NY www.highfallscafe.com www.highfallscafe.com www.highfallscafe.com www.highfallscafe.com

CRAFT BEER | COCKTAILS | BRUNCH | DINNER WEDDINGS | EVENTS | LIVE MUSIC 47 MAIN STREET, MOUNTAINDALE, NY WWW.HIGHVOLTAGEUPSTATE.COM

31

OUTDOOR BAR EXCITING MENU

PATIO DINING ICE CREAM SHOP

150 Partition Street, Saugerties • 845-246-5998 • stellasstation.com 32

THE BOUNTY OF SUMMER HOMEGROWN APRICOTS, PEACHES, NECTARINES, BLUEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, TOMATOES, CORN AND SO MUCH MORE...

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TOO!!

APPLE BIN

Farm Market

810 Broadway (Rt 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12487 theapplebinfarmmarket.com 845-339-7229 33

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!

Be sure to visit CRC just on the Arkville “cut-off” road.

Enjoy commanding views of Pakatakan Mountain from our outdoor running/walking trail; come in for some laps in our six-lane, 25-yard pool; experience our state-of-the-art gym, and check out some of our group yoga sculpt, Tai Chi, and water aerobics classes. We offer two cycling events each year, as well as lifeguard training.

Affordable rates with a clean and friendly atmosphere.

Find your fit at the CRC!

651 County Highway 38, Arkville • 845-586-6250 catskillrecreationcenter.org

Enjoy Nature’s Beauty at Mohonk Preserve Experience great hiking, running, biking, climbing, and birding.

Explore nature on our carriage roads and trails. For information on trailhead access, day-use fees and memberships, visit mohonkpreserve.org. Memberships and day passes are available for purchase at our trailheads.

Photo: Eastern Bluebird by Carl Mueller

mohonkpreserve.org 845-255-0919

34

$1O OFF your next purchase of $30 or more!

RULES: This coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase. One offer per household, per day. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts, or applied to the purchase of gift cards. Not valid on previous purchases. Some other exceptions may apply. Expires August 30, 2022

Camping. Paddle Sports. Footwear. Archery.

Fly Fishing. Mens & Womens Outdoor and Casual Clothing. Mens and Womens Work Clothing.

Come See Our NEW INTERACTIVE Archery and Footwear Departments.

1000 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston, NY 12401 845-340-0552 Check out our website: www.atkenco.com

OUTDOORS

Kaaterskill Falls photo by Vincent Branciforti

the geology of

l o c a l wa l k s & h i k e s t e x t a n d p h o to s b y b e c k y n e s e l

formation of the Atlantic Ocean, to the more recent event of an ice sheet covering a large part of North America until only about 10,000 years ago (that’s basically seconds in geologic time). Next time you’re spending the day in one of these towns, check out some of the spots nearby that give us a glimpse into the past.

Take a trip back in time through the millions of years of history recorded in the rocks.

visitvortex.com

It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley has an abundance of beautiful outdoor places, but did you know that its rich geologic history is what made them? This summer, take a trip back in time through the millions of years of history recorded in the rocks—from mountain-building events, the split-up of the Pangea supercontinent and

@ g e o b e c k ly

35

36

Photo by Diana Richards

Photo by Jim Cheney

B EAC O N

Dennings Point

Long Dock Park

S to r m K i n g M o u n ta i n

Activity Level: Walk

Activity Level: Stroll

Activity Level: Hike

Walk out onto the peninsula where you’ll find fragments of red brick, tiny ghosts of a thriving brickmaking industry here in the Hudson Valley. Dennings Point BrickWorks at its height produced up to 400,000 bricks a day in the late 1800s to supply bricks mostly for buildings in New York City. The clay used in the Dennings Point bricks, as well as at many other brickyards along the Hudson, came mostly from clay deposits left by glacial lakes that are no longer here. These lakes existed as the Laurentide Ice Sheet retreated (melted) back north about 10,000 years ago, leaving meltwater and sediment in basins previously carved by the ice.

Spend time walking along, kayaking in, or relaxing on the shores of the Hudson River, formed during the Ice Age when a continental ice sheet carved a channel into the land. This same channel was then bombarded and further carved by catastrophic floods as the glaciers melted and left New York about 10,000 years ago. During the most recent glaciation the lands were covered in thousands of feet of ice. That ice is what sculpted these peaks and valleys into what we see today.

Take a hike up this mountain to be greeted by the view of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains at the top. You are in the Hudson Highlands, and the rocks you are standing on are a little over one billion years old. Most of the rocks you’ll see here are a metamorphic rock called gneiss. That means they started out long ago as something completely different, like sandstone, limestone, or granite. These rocks have seen the forming and breaking up of multiple supercontinents which left them folded, faulted, and morphed into new versions of themselves multiple times over.

Photo by Becca Howe-Parisio

KINGSTO N

Walk

the

S to c k a d e D i s t r i c t

Ulster Landing County Park

Activity Level: Stroll

Activity Level: Walk/Hike

Uptown Kingston has the only intersection in the U.S. where there are pre-Revolutionary War buildings still standing on all four corners. The stones used in these buildings are much older—quarried from the local limestone deposits, originally formed as sediments were deposited in a shallow tropical sea, roughly 400 million years ago. When you visit this part of the city, you’ll notice the sidewalks aren’t concrete, but mostly slabs of bluestone. Bluestone is a type of sandstone that has a—you guessed it—bluish green color and is split relatively easily into “slices” along the bedding planes. Depending on the rock formation from which they were quarried, these rocks formed first as sediment deposited in shallow or deep oceans, or sometimes rivers, during the Late Devonian period (375-360 million years ago).

Walk long the shores of the Hudson, and at one point you’ll walk along a babbling brook and past a small waterfall flowing over bedrock exposures. The rocks here are part of the Austin Glen formation, a rock formation that formed about 465 million years ago in a deep ocean. There was a micro-continent that was creeping its way towards the main continent of ancient North America, and finer particles of sediment—like sand, silt, and clay—eroded off it and settled at the bottom of a deep ocean. There would be underwater avalanches that carried coarser sediment like sand into the ocean, where it was deposited between those finer layers. All the sediment eventually compacted into layers of shale (the mud) and greywacke (the sands).

Later, that mini-continent crashed into ancient North America, and these rocks were thrust to the surface.You can also see lots of fractures and folds within the rocks that formed during this collision.

37

KERHO NKSO N

Photo by Dani Renée

RO SENDALE

W i d ow J a n e M i n e

38

L a k e M i n n e wa s k a

at

M i n n e wa s k a S tat e P a r k

Activity Level: Walk

Activity Level: Hike

This is no natural cave! It was man-made in the mid-1800s when the dolostone (altered limestone) rock formation was used as Rosendale “natural cement.” The cement made from this rock was used in the Brooklyn Bridge, Washington Monument, parts of Grand Central Terminal, and more. That time is long gone, and you can now visit and walk inside the old mine. It is now used as a performance space and has been used as a mushroom farm, among other things. The ceilings are slanted at an angle because the rock was quarried along the natural areas of weakness present in the rock between the strata, in a process called room and pillar mining. These rocks formed from 450 to 375 million years ago in a shallow sea.

Any trail you decide to take at Minnewaska State Park will be not only gorgeous, but abundant in rocks—a geology enthusiast’s dream!. These bright white cliffs are the Shawangunk Conglomerate/Sandstone, a type of sedimentary rock. They are made up almost exclusively of quartz left behind after rivers deposited large amounts of sand in thick layers about 430 million years ago into a shallow sea. Eventually, these layers were compacted and lithified into a rock so strong that it resists many types of erosion, giving us these dramatic cliffs that so many of us love to climb and hike. The Shawangunks are also a great place to look at evidence of North America’s most recent glaciation that ended about 10,000 years ago. On many of the rocks atop the cliffs at Lake Minnewaska, if you look down you’ll notice thin parallel lines all running in the same direction. These are glacial striations left as the ice moved and scraped rocks and sediment against the bedrock. You’ll also see boulders in many locations that look like they just don’t “belong.” These are called glacial erratics, dragged there by glaciers.

DOVER PLAINS

S t i s s i n g M o u n ta i n

D ov e r S to n e C h u rc h

Activity Level: Hike

Activity Level: Walk/Hike

You can actually see the tower at the top of this 1500-foot-high mountain from the center of town. Eleanora Bliss Knopf, one of the United States’ first woman geologists, studied the rocks here. Stissing Mountain seems to “pop up” out of the landscape, and that’s because that’s kind of what it did, geologically speaking! This is a little “sliver” of the 1.1-billion-year-old metamorphic rock called gneiss that was pushed up to the surface during a mountain-building event called an orogeny. Other rocks were pushed up with it but were mostly eroded away because they are weaker than the hard gneiss. This is a fairly short but strenuous family-friendly hike with a fire tower at the top and a great view of the surrounding area.

This roughly one-mile round trip hike leads you to a waterfall—inside a cave. Other trail options can bring you on a relatively short hike, one that leads to a view at the top of a small mountain, and brings you past several lichen-covered glacial erratics. In the exposed bedrock near and in the cave, as well as loosely in the streambed, you’ll see tiny shimmering flecks that resemble glitter. These are mica minerals, a major component of the rocks here. You’ll also see little, dark, angular lumps in the rocks here if you look closely—these are garnet! The rocks here are a metamorphic rock called schist that formed about 500 million years ago when a micro-continent collided with ancient North America. The cave and waterfall itself formed towards the end of the last Ice Age, when tons of meltwater was rushing off the retreating ice sheet, carving a gorge into the bedrock.

Photo by @stormkingphoto

PINE PLAINS

39

40

WOODSTOCK

HA INES FALLS

O v e r lo o k M o u n ta i n

K a at e r s k i l l F a l l s

Activity Level: Hike

Activity Level: Walk/Hike

Just a short drive outside of Woodstock, Overlook Mountain is a part of the Catskill Mountains, which are not “real” mountains in the typical geologic sense, but a dissected plateau. Sands, muds, and other sediments were deposited here about 350 million years ago, beginning as many river deltas, and eventually compacted into rock: sandstone, siltstone, shale, conglomerate, and some limestone.

They even preserved fossils in many of the layers, representing an abundance of lifeforms from the Devonian Period. This steep but quick hike rewards hikers at the top with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains, as well as the remains of an abandoned hotel and a fire tower to climb if you want even more of a workout (and view). When you find yourself at the top, take a moment and try to absorb the fact that this very spot was covered with thousands of feet of ice not even 15,000 years ago. This ice, along with more recent rivers, is responsible for

Kaaterskill Falls is a breathtakingly beautiful two-tier waterfall in the Catskills. It may be no surprise by now that this is yet another lucky feature left behind after the last retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet. Park at the upper trailhead near North Lake for a beginner-friendly walk that leads to an overlook platform where you can marvel in the natural beauty. Geologists love waterfalls for a couple reasons. The obvious reason is that they are fun to look at. And the erosional action of the water helps expose the rocks so that we can see them better and read the stories written in them from millions of years ago, when this land was unrecognizable when compared with its current state. We can thank the more resistant rock, sandstone, for the two ledges that jut out and give us the two tiers of cascading water. You may notice that there’s a red tint to many of the rocks here, notably the shales. This is due to the presence of iron oxide; it tells geologists that the muds that made these rocks were deposited in

the sculpting of these peaks and valleys you enjoy.

a terrestrial (land, not ocean) environment—likely a warm, tropical one.

Thanks for tagging along on this small, time-traveling journey through our region’s geology! Remember to always follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking or walking in any outdoor place and be respectful of the plants and other living things (including humans) you encounter along the way.

41

Handmade & Natural • Bath & Body Products • Soap Making Classes • Events

263 Main Street Beacon • nourishnaturalsoap.com @nourishnaturalsoapco 42

Soak in the healing power of nature. Escape the city and enjoy life in a mountain oasis just two hours from New York City. Create Your Own Getaway.

F O R E S T B AT H I N G • H I K I N G • M E D I TAT I O N • S O U N D B AT H S P R I VAT E Y O G A • Q I G O N G • F A R M T O T A B L E M E N U • B O N F I R E

W W W. M E N L A . U S | 8 4 5 . 6 8 8 . 6 8 9 7 SPONSORED BY TIBET HOUSE US, THE DALAI LAMA’S TIBETAN CULTURAL CENTER IN AMERICA

WHAT IS FLOATATION THERAPY? Floatation therapy is a luxurious escape from the constant stress of life’s daily pressures and a natural way to heal the body and mind. 800 pounds of epsom salt dissolved into a tub of skin temperature water creates a zero gravity experience, releasing both body and mind. Light proof and sound proof, this peaceful space frees you of gravity, noise, and other distractions. Your body and mind achieve calmness, entering into a theta brain wave state resulting in a profound state of relaxation. Floatation therapy allows your body and mind to enter into its deepest state of relaxation.

email: MFSquad@mountainfloatspa.com instagram: @mountain_float_spa facebook: @mountainfloatspa

215 Main Street, New Paltz | 845-256-9800 | mountainfloatspa.com

• shop our gift boutique • therapeutic massage • organic skincare and waxing

73 crown st. kingston, new york birchkingston.com 845-331-7139 43

44

OUTDOORS

Lake George Expedition Park

Outdoors

fa m i l y f u n t i m e

You can all hop on a pedal-powered car, picnic on top of a rock sculpture, meet dinosaurs, or see a wigwam—all right here in the Valley.

visitvortex.com

Looking for a great way to entertain the kids without boring the grownups silly? Here are some of our favorite things to do that will welcome and delight the youngsters and their elders alike.

45

46

historic huguenot street

kelder ’ s farm

lake george expedition park

This is a 10-acre National Historic Landmark district where visitors experience over 300 years of history across seven historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French church, the Huguenot community’s original burying ground, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Check out the Visitor’s Center, take a tour, and if the kids are enthralled, ask for more information about Camp Huguenot.

81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz 845-255-1660, huguenotstreet.org

Your kids will love romping around on the Jumping Pillow, Tube and Combine slides, Spider Web, Hay Mountain, Gravity Hoops, and much more; these folks just keep coming up with new ways to have a farm-y blast. There are farm animals to pet, mini-golf, and a fishing pond; adults can enjoy a craft brew at the Loading Dock.

5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson 845-626-7137, keldersfarm.com

Just two hours north of Kingston, this is a unique amusement park where you can journey through time in Dino Roar Valley, then ride the park train through the trees to the Magic Forest, an oasis of rides, shows, and tasty food that will feel nostalgic to the grownups and just plain mind-blowing to the youngsters. Starting June 27, they’re open seven days a week, 10am-5pm.

1912 U.S. 9, Lake George 518-668-ROAR, lgepark.com

mohonk preserve

There are 70 miles of carriage roads here for family hiking and biking, ranging from short, stroller-friendly wanders to challenging expeditions.

Walk the short, self-guided trails around the Visitor Center like the J & S Grafton Sensory Trail, the Weinstein Butterfly Garden, or the LaVerne Thompson Nature Trail.

Visitor Center: 3197 Route 44/55, Gardiner 845-255-0919, mohonkpreserve.org

opus

40

It’s a sculptural tour de force, a showcase of natural beauty, an exploration of local history, and an outdoor performance venue. Come to a Community Friday or a Stockade Saturday to enjoy a performance with plenty of room for the youngsters to frolic; or come for a picnic any time they’re open.

Kids will love the hands-on “Be a Sculptor” section.

356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties 845-246-3400, opus40.org

rail explorers

Head to Phoenicia or to Cooperstown to hop on a pedal-powered car that will glide you through the wonders of nature for two and a half hours. You can bring snacks and drinks to stop and enjoy at the turnaround. The rail cars even have an electronic assist if your legs get tired.

Phoenicia, Cooperstown railexplorers.net

47

the art effect

&

trolley barn gallery

Based in Poughkeepsie, Art Effect offers a vast selection of educational and enjoyable programming for all ages in a variety of visual and media arts, all the way from beginner intros to the basics through developing a college-level portfolio and summer camps. Also visit their youth-curated gallery at The Trolley Barn.

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie 845-471-7477, feelthearteffect.org 48

tivoli sailing company

Try the “Adventure Sailing School” for kids, and lessons for adults, using a unique holistic approach that’s designed to get you comfortable on the Hudson. If that sounds like a lot of work, they offer charter boats as well. Check out their website to find motorboat tours and more.

Kingston, Rhinecliff 845-901-2697, tivolisailing.com

woodstock artists association

& museum

Bring your artsy or art-curious youngsters to the YES (Youth Expedition Space), where they’ll be inspired by the works of their peers; there’s a How-To At Home video series that’s a great source for rainy day (or any day) family fun. Older kids and teens will also love the exhibitions of the Kleinert/James Center for the Arts at the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild.

28 Tinker Street, Woodstock 845-679-2940, woodstockart.org

Cheers to Fresh Air, Fun and Berries!

Pick your own fruits & veggies!

Friendly Farm Animals Jumping Pillow and Mini-Golf Visit The Loading Dock Taproom Farm Market Season Passes Available Please reserve your tickets online at: KeldersFarm.com 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson 845-626-7137

RIDES | SHOWS | EXHIBITS | LIFE-SIZE DINOS LGEPARK.COM | 518.668.ROAR

1912 U.S. 9, LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845 June 27 – September 5: 10am – 5pm, 7 Days a Week

May 28 – June 26: 10am – 5pm, Sat & Sun Only 49

M NOW ot he OP r E EN a r IN th K ’s IN Ca GS fé TO & N! De li

Summer in the Hudson Valley just got SWEETER

Since

1978

• Certified Organic Produce • Bulk Items • Body Care Products • Vitamins & Supplements • Homemade Desserts • Delicious Food

300 KINGS MALL CT • KINGSTON • 845-336-5541 | 249 MAIN STREET • SAUGERTIES • 845-264-9614 | MOTHEREARTHSTOREHOUSE.COM 50

From our fields to your table. Family Farm Fresh!

www.HuguenotStreet.org (845) 255-1660 New Paltz, NY

Helping visitors understand the historical forces that have shaped America

1ST ANNUAL Wallkill View Farm Market & Garden Center

Poughkeepsie, NY thearteffect.org/event/pkx

Wonderland

GARDEN CENTER: Seeds, Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planters, Pottery, Mulch & Soil MARKET: Homegrown Produce including our famous Sweet Corn and Tomatoes!

Bakery with Local Ice Cream - New York State Specialty Foods & Gifts Open 7 days a week 9am-6:30pm 845-255-8050 15 Route 299 West New Paltz, NY

September 15-17, 2022

by

Featuring Guest Artist: BoogieRez

www.WallkillViewFarmMarket.com

Like us on Facebook!

Follow us on instagram @wallkillviewfarm Follow us on Pinterest @wallkillview

Enter an otherwordly empire of youth-led art, illusion, & surprise that engages the city with performances, music, food, & exhibitions!

51

Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider Farm Bar. Cider Tasti ngs! Wood-Fired Pizza.

Check our site for fun upcoming events!

PICK YOUR OWN PEACHES Now Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Open Fri., Sat., Sun. July 15-August 28, 2022 9am-4pm

3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge 845-687-2587 instagram: @StoneRidgeOrchard stoneridgeorchard.com

52

Harvesting Fruits in Season June thru October

Visit our website for up to date information.

340 Milton Turnpike, Milton • 845-795-2383 • prospecthillorchards.com

Artisanal chocolate in the heart of Woodstock, New York • Local & International Cheeses • Organic Coffee • Fresh Soups • Smoked Fish & Caviar • Fine Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars • All Natural & Nitrate Free Salamis & Sausages • Chocolate • Gifts AND MORE!

940 Rt. 28, Kingston • 845-853-8207

EE

JJ

The perfect gift for your special occasion

Bonbons Bonbons &Confections &Confections

EJ Bonbons & Confections 2 Old Forge Road, Woodstock ejchocolates.com

34 Wallkill Avenue, Wallkill (914) 589-8108 hudsonvalleychocolates.com 53

RESTAURANT & KITCHEN SUPPLY

Shop Where T he Chefs Shop!

HOME KITCHEN ESSENTIALS & GREAT GIFTS

Love Bake Give Cook Ea t Repeat Open To The Public Monday through Saturday 11am - 6pm 17 Grand Street, Kingston, New York 12401 845-339-2858 Cook@TheCulinaryWarehouseNY.com

54

RECIPE

A Perfect Meal

by phoenix trent

p h o to s b y roy g u m p e l

visitvortex.com

g at h e r i n g s u m m e r ’ s f l avo r s

55

c u c u m b e r to m ato s a l a d

Start off with our family’s summer favorite— vibrant and refreshing tomato, cucumber salad.

Heirloom Tomatoes • 4 or 5 Fresh Cucumbers • 2 Red Onion • 1/2 Olive Oil • 4 Tbsp

S

ummer has finally arrived, which means there’s more daylight for all of our favorite warm-weather activities: bike riding through the mountains, refreshing dips in the lakes and streams, live outdoor music, and, of course, dining alfresco. Enjoy the beautiful summer nights by sharing an outdoor get-together with family and friends— one of life’s simple pleasures.

Plan a menu that includes summertime favorites, especially the food you miss the freshness of through the colder months. Indulge in the brightly colored summer produce.

56

Basil & a pinch of Salt At their ripest in mid-July to early October, locally grown tomatoes can’t be beat. In beautiful shades of red, yellow, orange and purple, Heirloom tomatoes are packed with vitamins A and C. Pick up a few from your local farm, being sure to pick a tomato that looks just about ready to burst with ripeness. A perfect summer tomato should

be tender to the touch but not mushy. You should be able to breathe in its sweet perfume that comes with ripeness. Pair with fresh cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, basil, and a pinch of salt for the ultimate salad starter. Begin by cleaning, de-stemming and slicing four or five good-sized heirlooms into wedges. Peel two cucumbers and slice into quarter-inch-thick circular disks. Combine the cucumbers and tomatoes in a mixing bowl with half a sliced onion, four tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped basil, and a pinch of kosher salt. Serve with a basil leaf for garnish. Our family eats this salad as often as possible through the summer, as it is sorely missed in the winter and no shipped-in tomato can ever come close to justpicked and local.

57

Fire up the grill and throw on your favorite cuts of local grassfed meat, and fresh local vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, and, of course, our perfectly sweet corn. Plate with grilled corn on the cob and slices of summer squash and zucchini that have been tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary and grilled to perfection. You can grill the corn right inside its husk. This combo will be sure to satisfy everyone’s appetite for proper summer grilling.

58

Finish the meal off right with watermelon and berry pie. Just slice the watermelon or cut in cubes and toss with lemon juice, a few tablespoons of honey, and fresh chopped mint. Garnish with a dollop of homemade honey sweetened whipped cream and sprig of mint for the perfectly refreshing summer dessert.

Summer is a time for vibrantly blooming gardens, the freshest produce, and leisurely days outdoors. It’s a time for family, and a time for friends, the time to celebrate the flavors of summer with those who are dearest to you.

59

Hudson Valley Winery, Distillery & Brewery Tours

your car

SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF SUMMER!

our driver Save BIG

a limo

FOLLOW US

www.BestHudsonValleyWineTours.com A division of Aroma Thyme Bistro

tours - your car our driverhudson valley tours

(845) 272-2070 Reputable & Fully Insured

Since 1960

The Hudson Valley’s Premiere Source for Wine & Spirits WINE AND SPIRIT TASTINGS Fri 4-7pm & Sat 1-4pm EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS for Seniors (62+) and Veterans CASE DISCOUNTS On All Wine Enroll in our CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM! 845-336-5155 • Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Sun 12-6pm 15 Boices Lane on the Corner of Rt. 9W, Kingston, NY Find us online @ mironwineandspirits.com 60

Vodka • Absinthe • Whiskey • Gin

GOOD BEER LIVE MUSIC GR EAT TIME Farmer owned and operated, Gardiner Brewing Company is focused on using local ingredients to make delicious, seasonal beers.

BEER • WINE • HARD CIDER • SP IR ITS BAR SNACKS • OUTDOOR SEATING • EVENT SPACE

Ope n S at u rday & Sunday, 3-7pm i n t h e b ar n 699 Rt. 208, Gardiner

gardinerbre wingcompany.com

Visit our tasting room – open year round Thursday through Sunday 11AM to 6PM

10 Ann Kaley Lane Marlboro, NY

(845) 236-7620 www.stoutridge.com 61

62

Woodfired Pizza & Entrees

Upscale Steak & Seafood

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

845-688-5370 brios.net

845-688-9800 thephoeniciansteakhouse.com

845-688-5259 alamocantina.com

Serving New Paltz for 48 years

• Outdoor Dining on Front and Back Patios • Spacious Indoor Dining or Take-Out Ordering • We go above and beyond Covid regulations.

• Hundreds of Craft Beers, Full Bar and Wine List • Billiard Hall with Ping Pong and Games 5 STAR HEAD CHEF Chris Braun brings in a new era at Bacchus that includes an evolving menu of seafood, steak, and comfort foods with many vegan/gluten-free options.

Online ordering available. Live music on weekends.

4 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz 845-255-8636 • bacchusnewpaltz.com

Jar'd Wine Pub

Water Street Market, New Paltz 845-255-8466 Covered, dog friendly porch. Sunset views. Open daily. jardwinepub.com

Photo: Forged in the North

craft beer & cocktails. eclectic wine. tapas.

63

Local Eatery

ru n a b i s t ro , n e w pa l t z by anne pyburn craig

Looking for an elegant meal in a welcoming setting? Try New Paltz’s RUNA Bistro, opened by a passionate hospitality pro on

64

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

the brink of the pandemic, surviving and thriving thanks to her creativity, persistence, and gift for fine, fine food.

I

offer an entirely different

er South Asian flavors, all fresh

cuisine

avail-

and artfully prepared from lo-

able in the village, which I

cally sourced ingredients. On-

hope keeps people intrigued,”

line reviewers rave about the

says chef/owner Clare Hussain.

dishes, as well as the quaint,

“Specials are different every

comfy setting, open-hearted

night; depending on inspiration

welcome, and caring service.

than

was

LOCAL EATERY

RUNA menus include items like escargot, crepes, and French onion soup along with Kathi rolls and other South Asian flavors, all fresh and artfully prepared from locally sourced ingredients.

they might be drinks, appetizers, or main dishes. But it abso-

Hussain originally envisioned

lutely won’t be the same thing

RUNA as “French-ish,” but the

you’ll find anywhere else.”

menu has evolved; besides the flavors inspired by Hussain’s

include items like escargot,

international roots: Born in Ban-

crepes, and French onion soup

gladesh, she learned early to

along with Kathi rolls and oth-

love her Bengali father’s tastes

visitvortex.com

French delicacies, you’ll find Indeed it’s not. RUNA menus

65

as well as deliciousness from North African, Basque, and Vietnamese cuisines.

Her family loved to feast, and the preparation was a big part of the pleasure. “My parents always entertained friends when I was younger,”

“My parents always entertained friends when I was younger. My grandmother moved in with us, and I watched her crafting all kinds of dishes.” – Clare Hussain she says. “My grandmother moved in with us, and I watched her crafting all kinds of dishes.

I was always drawn to help them whenever I could, as a child and when I was home from boarding school and college.”

After graduating from TU Dublin School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, Hussain found work with Marriott International.

66

“They are an incredibly disciplined brand,” she

Working with Marriott eventually led her to

says. “They emphasized the importance of es-

New York, and upstate to these glorious hills in

tablishing well-thought-out processes, and defi-

2017. RUNA opened its doors for the first time in

nitely like to enforce this with staff, so this has

September 2019. Having to shutter the fledgling

cuisine than was available in New

always stuck with me having worked with them

restaurant for pandemic lockdown six months

Paltz, which I hope keeps people

on and off for 14 years—though I am still re-learn-

after opening was a setback no one could have

ing and re-working these processes all the time.”

predicted. “I was totally discombobulated,”

“I offer an entirely different

intrigued.” – Clare Hussain 67

Hussain admits. “Other

the staffing issues that

restaurants seemed to

remain

have a takeout platform

food service, offer more

established, but I had

dinner service, and take

not. I had to try to maxi-

on more events, but she’s

mize that; it proved to be

grateful for the staff she

unsuccessful, so I had no

describes

choice but to close my

and hardworking. “Cama-

doors for a few months.”

raderie is key,” she says.

widespread

as

in

amazing

“If you put your staff first She was down, but not

and treat them well, they

out: The restaurant re-

treat your customers with

opened in January 2021,

excellence and integrity

though she had to sim-

in turn. Of course, you

plify the menu and the

also need to constantly

hours a bit to get RUNA

challenge yourself and

back up and running.

be constantly learning.”

She hopes to overcome

ru n a b i s t ro

10 Plattekill Avenue, New Paltz 845-419-5007 runanewpaltz.com

68

ME

RE D

ITH ’S C

OU NT RY B

AK ER Y, L LC

ALL-NATURAL • LOCAL • NO PRESERVATIVES

· BREAD · PIES · COOKIES

Traditional Bakery and Dedicated Gluten-free Bakery

· MUFFINS · QUICHE · JAM & more!

Meredithsbread.com | (845) 331-4318 | 415 Route 28, Kingston, NY 12401

New Orleans Style Menu With Locally Sourced Ingredients • Sunset Views • Craft Cocktails, Beer and Wine • Live music every Thursday!

Outdoor seating with the best view in town! theparishrestaurant . com

845.255.4205

water street market, new paltz

845-217-5588 josiescoffeeshoppe.com 174 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY 12477 69

BREAKFAST BRUNCH LUNCH DINNER

• Rustic American Style Cuisine

• Overnight Accommodations

• Locally Sourced Ingredients

• Catering Available

• Inside & Outside Dining

•Take-Out Available

Check our website for the most current menu and dining hours

17 TINKER ST WOODSTOCK NY 845.679.5763

FALAFEL, SABICH, SALADS & MORE

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH • INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING • TAKE OUT • GLUTEN FREE

54 East Market St. Rhinebeck 845-876-2324 abasfalafel.com 70

5819 MAIN STREET, TANNERSVILLE • 518-589-5445 • JESSIESHARVESTHOUSE.COM

farmhouse cuisine · killer cocktails · nightly bonfire 8373 State Route 28, Big Indian, NY (845) 254-6500 www.peekamooserestaurant.com

restaurant | bistro | bar

two moods. one sensibility.

COFFEE BAR • BREAKFAST & LUNCH • LOCAL PROVISIONS SERVING WINE & BEER • ORDER ONLINE HAPPY HOUR FRIDAYS 5-7 PM Follow us on instagram for updated summer events.

11 Jane Street, Saugerties • 845-247-7189 O L S E N A N D C O M PA N Y.C O M

casual bistro dining. refined dinner service. always the freshest, highest quality food, celebrating the robust local bounty. indoor dining | patio seating | takeout

terrapinrestaurant.com 845-876-3330 rt. 9, rhinebeck

71

• New York Style Pizzas • Made to order Italian Heros • Authentic Italian Dishes

786 Main Street, Poughkeepsie 845-471-4110

YOUR LOCAL

ONE-STOP-SHOP SINCE 1952

OPEN DAILY 6am-9pm • 845-657-2338 • tettasmarket.com

A SLICE OF ITALY ITALIAN CUISINE Pizza, Pasta, Salads, Hot and Cold Subs, Full Bar and More CATERING AVAILABLE

845-336-7115

1316 Ulster Ave. Kingston www.asliceofitaly7115.com 72

“This is the kind of food I had fallen in love with: not trendy, souped-up fantasies, just something very good to eat.” Julia Child Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily (no Lunch on Sundays) 4 Dining Areas - in the Caboose, Dining Room, Covered Porch or Front Deck 43285 State Rte 28 Arkville, NY 845-586-1122 Just across the tracks at the Crossroads (Rtes 28 & 38) Open Daily 7-2 Closed Wed Sun 7-‘til 1’ish

EAT. DRINK. CHILL.

9 RAYMOND AVENUE , POUGHKEEPSIE

|

845-243-2222

|

HURRICANEWINGS.COM 73

STONE RIDGE WINE AND SPIRITS

Ask The Experts

Over 1000 Wines • Boutique Tequilas • Single Malt Scotches Small Batch Bourbons • Monthly Tastings • Wine Dinners Stone Ridge Towne Centre, 2853 Main Street Route 209, Stone Ridge 845-687-7125 StoneRidgeWineAndSpirits.com

74

O PE

N O WN

N

LY DAI

OPE

COFFEE BAR • MARKET • LOCAL PROVISIONS 317 MAIN STREET, KERHONKSON, NY 12446 845-626-1458

millandmainstreet

www.millandmainstreet.com

• Handcrafted Ginger Elixirs with Free Tastings

• 100+ Chocolates from Around the World

• 90+ Loose Leaf Teas

• Unique Gift Ideas And Baskets

ImmuneSchein Tea Haus OPEN THURSDAY-MONDAY 10AM-6PM

1776 Rt. 212, Saugerties, NY immune-schein.com

FARM TO TABLE Catering For All Occasions Open 8:30 - 4:30pm Closed Mon & Tues

845-255-4949 2356 RT 44/55, Gardiner www.miogardiner.com 75

restaurants • catering • mobile food truck Historic Rondout

Waterfront Dining

japanese noodle bowls, southeast asian street-food, and other asian specialties. y u m y u m n o o d l e b a r .c o m

Authentic Barbecue & Comfort Food with a Modern Twist

OleSavannah.com | 845-331-4283 100 Rondout L anding, Kingston, New York

• curbside & delivery service woodstock • 4 rock city rd • 845-679-7992 • 7 days a week kingston • 275 fair st • 845-338-1400 • online ordering red hook • 7496 south broadway • 845-835-6383

Regional American Cuisine

Event Catering In House & Out

743 Route 28, Kingston 76

Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner

845-338-2424

hickoryrestaurant.com

94 North Front Street, Kingston, NY 12401 845-338-2626 HoffmanHouseTavern.com

visitvortex.com

Eat. Play. Stay.

u p tow n k i n g s to n

77 77

Photo from kingstonvisitorsguide.com

EAT. PLAY. STAY.

Spend a day or a weekend exploring and come away refreshed and lightened; this is a city rich in heart

U

78

ptown Kingston is

Mid-20th-century advertising

a bustling, walkable

murals blend with the more

neighborhood

that

recent works created for the

grew upon what was the mid-

annual O+ festival; historic

17th century settlement of Wil-

buildings shelter 21st-century

twyck. There are places where

services, savory farm-to-table

you can see traces of the forti-

fare, and wildly creative retail.

fied stockade that used to sur-

Spend a day or a weekend

round eight blocks of uptown,

exploring and come away re-

and a wealth of early architec-

freshed and enlightened; this

ture¬—you can stand on the

is a city rich in heart and soul,

oldest corner in the US with its

and Uptown is a showcase of

original buildings still intact.

its gems.

Photo courtesy of Kingston Farmers Market

and soul, and Uptown is a showcase of its gems.

e at

DIEGO’S TAQUERIA serves up tacos and Mexican classics in a cheerful, casual setting; everything is fresh and scratchmade, with lots of locally sourced ingredients employed in creative ways. Come experience what Eliza and Isaac Cruz mean by “street-style tacos our way,” wrapped in a layer of great music, sweet vibes, and bright colors.

HOFFMAN HOUSE offers classic continental fare—steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, and house-made artisanal desserts, in a historic setting with wide-plank floors and stone fireplaces. Lush gardens surround an open-air patio perfect for summertime dinners or afternoon drinks; choose between the standard generous portions or a “lite” nightly menu of pub fare.

79

KINGSTON PLAZA holds four good eating choices, meaning if you can’t all decide on one cuisine for lunch, you can still find something for everyone in one place. Savona’s Pizza has been delighting local tastebuds for 40 years (and we’re picky about our pizza in these parts!); Chic’s Restaurant and Sports Bar serves up tasty burgers, wraps, and salads; Paulie-Boy Hero Shop is a classic sub sandwich destination; and BnB Bagels bakes its New York water bagels daily and serves up kickin’ breakfast choices and Boar’s Head deli fare.

YUM YUM NOODLE BAR offers a hip and whimsical take on classic Japanese noodle bowls, with a menu that shifts with the seasons to showcase local flavors at peak freshness. Want to grab a quick bite that’s packed with good nutrition and won’t break the bank? Try Yum Yum.

80

p l ay

BIRCH BODY CARE is open seven days a week to help you feel like a whole new human.

You’ll find a comprehensive menu of massage modalities with add-on options of CBD, hot stones, and aromatherapy; there are custom facials that start with comprehensive skin analysis, waxing services, and Reiki. There’s also a boutique where you can purchase self-care items, sparkling jewelry, and sweets.

KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET fills the courthouse parking lot with vibrant life and deliciousness every other Saturday from 10 till 2. Come mix with locals and enjoy all the wonderful things that grow from local roots.

81

FORSYTH PARK AND NATURE CENTER is a great place to unwind, with 24 animal exhibits and a dozen lush gardens. There’s a playground, handball and tennis courts, walking trails, and picnic groves. There’s also a covered pavilion that makes a great spot for birthday parties. Call the City of Kingston to reserve.

PINKWATER GALLERY is run by an artist who understands that buying art for your home should be fun and welcoming, and offers a curated array of contemporary works from Hudson Valley and Catskills artists. Come in, look around, and fall in love with something from the à la Maison collection.

82

THE OLD DUTCH CHURCH is one of the four corners of Peter Stuyvesant’s original Stockade and has ever been a nest of rebel patriots, inclusive and fierce in their love of community and music. So soaked in history is this place that a visit to its churchyard when the bells ring out, or the choir sings, is haunted in the best possible way. Or sit on the bench on the Wall Street side with a good cup of coffee for truly outstanding people-watching.

s tay

BW or Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center offers full-service lodging with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, and a cocktail lounge in their First Capitol Restaurant and Bar. It’s located within walking distance of all the Uptown goodies.

83

shop

ESTER WINE & SPIRITS is the place to delve into the regional and planetary craft beverage evolution. They offer a curated selection with a focus on small farms, organic, biodynamic, natural wines, and craft distilleries, and will be happy to suggest something that pairs well with everything from the weather to the dessert.

HALF MOON BOOKS offers a quirky, eclectic, and inspiring assortment of used and rare books. The owner is fascinated by far too many subject areas to list, and the contents of this cozy and fully packed shop reflect that, with something for every bibliophile’s taste and pocketbook.

84

HAMILTON & ADAMS has trademarked the phrase “Upstate and Chill” and was voted Best Menswear by Hudson Valley magazine three years in a row. Their curation of apparel, gifts, historical curiosities, and more into a “modern-day haberdashery for the curious” needs to be experienced to be fully understood.

HERZOG’S HOME CENTER is the century-old, family-owned go-to for locals in the know when we need paint, building materials, tools, or hardware, not to mention gadgets, a huge gift department, and outdoor living stuff from grills to patio pavers. You’ll find helpful, knowledgeable humans here who are passionate about helping you do whatever project you’re doing easily and beautifully.

85

HILL VALLEY CANDLES will light up your life with soy and beeswax scented and unscented candles of all shapes and sizes, many created in the in-store studio by a third-generation Kingstonian. You may get to watch him at it, and you can sign up for candle-making classes, too.

KARINA DRESSES are the brainchild of Kingston-based designer and fashion industry veteran Karina Cousineau, who wanted to make something great-looking that would be equally easy to wear and care for, hold up like iron, and flatter like crazy.

At this, her flagship boutique, you’ll find the latest iterations.

86

KINGSTON CONSIGNMENTS is two treats in one: a general consignment store with quality items at affordable prices and a dealer-curated Antique Center full of furnishings, artwork, rugs, ceramics, collectibles, and more. It is constantly bursting at the seams with all things vintage, useful, and beautiful.

KINGSTON PLAZA is incredibly useful: supermarket, auto parts, flowers and cards, art supplies, salon services, clothes, party supplies, dry cleaning, chemical-free tobacco…from a sports pub to hot yoga, it’s hard to think of a practical problem these stores can’t help you solve, and all of it in a compact and user-friendly format. You can also grab a crosstown bus here to go explore the Rondout waterfront.

87

PEOPLE’S PLACE THRIFT STORE is a 4,500-square-foot thrifter’s bonanza. The retail arm of a wonderful local nonprofit, they get a lot of donors with excellent taste and resell the nice things at reasonable prices.

SCHNEIDER’S JEWELERS was founded back in 1928 as a little watch repair and engraving shop on Broadway; today, they’re Uptown Kingston’s comprehensive jewelry source. Come in and be dazzled by their array of jewelry, watches, and bridal and unique gifts in a no-pressure, welcoming environment—or just get your watch fixed; they’ve got a service menu that would thrill Grandpa Gustav.

88

s e rv i c e s

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SER-

ULSTER COUNTY TOURISM offers

VICES Hudson Valley Properties com-

comprehensive searchable directories

bines the clout of a national real estate net-

and a feast of practical info at ulstercoun-

work boasting 98% consumer awareness

tyalive.com. Any good thing you desire,

with the savvy of longtime local brokers at

these folks can help you find.

One of Kingston’s many beautiful murals from the O+ Festival.

13 offices around the valley. If you’re looking, their Market Watch service will keep you on top of the shifting trends.

ULSTER SAVINGS BANK has been serving the community for 170 years, and has been hip the entire time. A

HALTER REALTY ASSOCIATES em-

mutual savings bank with no stockhold-

powers their seasoned team of expert

ers, they’re the county’s number-one

professionals with hyper-local market

bank by both deposit market share and

knowledge, state-of-the-art digital re-

mortgage loans originated. They rate 5

sources, and a customer service standard

stars from Bauer Financial, and won a

that fits today’s fast-paced market; they’ve

2019 Banky™ Award from The Institute

built a reputation on responding when you

for Extraordinary Banking,

need them and doing it right.

89

Handmade (in store) beeswax candles, glowing pillars, tapers, scented candles, floating candles, and accessories.

Also Offering Candle-Making Workshops.

55 North Front Street, Kingston 845-706-8484 hillvalleycandles.com

Stylish Comfort in Historic Uptown Kingston • Surrounded by Historic Attractions/Sites • Heated Indoor, Salt Water Pool • Complimentary Wi-Fi and Hot Breakfast • First Capitol Bistro & Bar

Kingston Hotel & The Venue Uptown 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY | 845.338.0400 | 1-800-780-7234 | bwpkingston.com

Because She’s The One HUNDREDS of Gold & Diamond Styled Wedding Bands to Choose From ALSO AVAILABLE: A Beautiful ESTATE COLLECTION of Wedding and Engagement Rings

Art Carved • Ania Haig • Naledi • Coast

LE B

R ATI N G TH

O

UR

94

845.331.1921 esterwineshop.com

57 North Front St. Uptown Kingston

5 7 N O R T H OF F R OCRAFT N T S T R EDISTILLERIES E T , K I N G S T O N AND , N Y ORGANIC WINES. A THOUGHTFUL SELECTION

Open 7 days a week!

90

CE

See Our Fabulous Selection of Lab Diamonds

290 Wall St. Uptown Kingston • 845-331-1888

schneidersjewelers.com

Visit our lovely used bookstore in the heart of Kingston’s Stockade District.

35 N. Front Street Kingston, NY 12401

845-331-5439 Open Daily 10-6

91

PETER’S MARKET

under new ownership 845-210-4661 petersmarket.business.site 7700 State Route 209, Napanoch, NY 12458

ROCK HILL TRADING POST

845-796-3060 tradingpostmarket.com 214 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775 OPEN HOURS: 7:30AM - 8:00PM 92

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

OUR HOMEMADE FUDGE IS WORTH THE TRIP!

nesteggshop.com 93

Handcrafts, Jewelry, & Clothing for 45+ years.

Let Us Be Your Happy Place!

6 North Front Street, New Paltz 845-255-6277 handmadeandmore.com 94

MEET THE OWNER by anne pyburn craig

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

visitvortex.com

r i t ua l i s t , n e w pa l t z

95

Spirituality and customer-facing entrepreneurship were meant to come together in Dana Cooper’s life—back home in the Hudson Valley.

B

ringing her vision for her

and experience. I still struggle

“modern witch shop” Ritualist to bricks-and-mortar life is Dana Cooper’s own unique adventure in manifestation. Cooper spent her twenties as a music publicist in Brooklyn—an experience that, she says, laid the foundation for professional confidence.

with ‘imposter syndrome,’ but I’m grateful that my work experiences shaped me into someone who’s a little more comfortable taking risks and trusting in my ability to make things happen.”

“I was shy when I was younger, and being thrown into a public-facing role forced me out of my shell,” says Cooper, a New Paltz native.

“There was a sort of fake-it-’til-youmake-it mentality, and I eventually became comfortable with taking a leadership role, speaking with authority, and owning my skills

96

Dana opened her own business in the downstate music publicity world, which led to being “stuck behind a computer most days,” not how she wanted to spend her time. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do next, but I knew that I wanted it to be more hands-on and customer-facing,” she says.

“I took a job at a flower shop in my neighborhood in Brooklyn,

and that’s when I first started thinking about opening my own retail space: I loved getting to know our customers, helping them pick out meaningful goods, and seeing how the carefully curated shop made them light up as they entered.”

“My goal with Ritualist has always been to provide a safe, inclusive space where people can feel comfortable being fully themselves.”

– Ritualist owner Dana Cooper Meanwhile, other currents were flowing in her life.

Feeling increasingly magnetized and energized by her spiritual quest, she studied at a “really great healing space” in Brooklyn and joined a moon circle, becoming an avid student of healing, spirituality, and witchcraft. It turned out that spirituality and customer-facing entrepreneurship were meant to come together in her life—back home in the Hudson Valley.

Dana’s roots were in New Paltz, and after 11 years in Brooklyn she let the magnetism of family connections and open spaces pull her back upriver in 2020. It had become harder and harder to leave af97

“We host a monthly new moon circle and we’ve had aura photo pop-ups, a tarot 101 class, one-on-one tarot readings, movie screenings, and a concert in our parking lot!” ter a visit. “While I loved a lot of aspects of living in the city, my husband and I both knew we’d eventually end up here when the time felt right,” she says.

“I always knew that I wanted to wait until I moved back upstate to open a brick-and-mortar shop, and by the time I made the move in 2020, I already had Ritualist up and running online and was more than ready to find a storefront. From day one, it always felt like something that I just had to do: Despite all of the risks associated with starting a retail business, especially during COVID, I knew in my heart that it was important for me to bring this dream to life.”

She’s loving being home. “Growing up here, I didn’t appreciate the Hudson Valley as much as I do now! Now that I’m back, I realize that our area— and New Paltz in particular—offers the perfect balance between country life and city life. There’s so

98

much to do—between hiking the gorgeous trails, visiting orchards and farm breweries, exploring neighboring towns, and going to local events—but there’s still a sense of peace and privacy, which I really missed while living in Brooklyn. I love that we’re surrounded by nature, but we’re not off the grid. I love that each town has its own unique energy, and I look forward to exploring even more when I have more free time.”

Right now, her time is largely and happily consumed by making Ritualist a reality in the town she loves. As every entrepreneur knows, it’s a heavy lift with innumerable moving parts—but Dana’s got a bit of an astrological advantage going on, having both sun and moon in Capricorn. “For those who aren’t into astrology, Capricorns are typically known for having leadership qualities, being able to see the big picture, and relentlessly chasing their goals. While

“This space just feels like it was meant to bring people together, and I love watching that happen.”

99

“Growing up here, I didn’t appreciate the Hudson Valley as much as I do now! Now that I’m back, I realize that our area—and New Paltz in particular—offers the perfect balance between country life and city life.”

I can’t chalk it all up to astrology, I do think that I have this inherent drive to go after what I want and figure things out along the way.

“I knew deep down that I’d do my best work if I was given the freedom to operate by my own rules, and to execute my vision from start to finish. Working for myself in music publicity and getting a taste of complete independence solidified the idea that I shine when I’m given the space to bring my ideas to life on my own terms.”

Ritualist opened its doors on April 15, 2021. “The past year has been one huge learning experience,” Dana says.

“It’s been a lot of trial and error when it comes to things like managing in100

ventory, how to best utilize social media for marketing, and balancing the countless tasks. I still feel like I have so much to learn, but I’m figuring it out as I go.”

Some things she knew going in: that everything would be ethically, sustainably, and inclusively sourced; a percentage of profits would be donated to marginalized people; and that she had no interest in empty slogans.

“That mindset of ‘spiritual bypassing’ ignores the very real impacts of things like racism, white supremacy, and colonialism on every aspect of our lives, and it’s both dangerous and harmful,” Cooper says. “You’ll never see ‘good vibes only,’ ‘manifest your best life’ messaging here. Many of our books

directly address things like social justice, mutual aid, and the importance of lifting up marginalized voices within the context of witchcraft or spirituality.”

Dana hopes to host more in-person retreats and workshops as the pandemic abates, and she’s enjoying building connections with her diverse customers.

“From modern witches like myself who dabble in a bit of everything and are always seeking to learn more, to long-practicing Wiccans who engage in more formal, traditional practice, to locals popping their heads in to see what it’s all about, it’s been a pleasure to meet such a range of folks.”

Entering, they find tools for healing and magic-making—tarot and oracle decks, herbal tinctures, books and zines, spell candles, plant-infused body products.

“We host a monthly new moon circle and we’ve had aura photo pop-ups, a tarot 101 class, one-on-one tarot readings, movie screenings, and a concert in our parking lot!” says Dana. “We’re a retail shop first and foremost, but I’m always looking for ways to bring people together to learn, share stories, and connect on a deeper level.”

The shop’s first home, on North Front Street, was recently exchanged for a location with more space and generous display windows. “Just as I was looking

ahead to Ritualist’s second year and thinking about the future—and potentially needing more space to expand into—I found out that the space at 72 Main Street was being renovated,” says Dana. “I was lucky enough to catch the tail end of it, before a ‘For Rent’ sign even went up, and the rest is history! I had been thinking and talking to friends about opening up to abundance and asking for what you want, and I really feel like I put it out there that I was ready for something bigger and better. Whether or not you believe in things like manifestation—or as we often talk about at our moon circles, that words are spells—I really do think that I needed to be in the headspace of growth and expansion and trust in order to make the jump.

Moving after only one year in business was a big risk, but it’s one that I knew I needed to take!

“My goal with Ritualist has always been to provide a safe, inclusive space where people can feel comfortable being fully themselves—discover ethically-made brands and products, find new tools to deepen and support their practice, and engage in meaningful conversation. My favorite thing is when I’m chatting with a customer—about astrology, tarot, or our favorite witchy podcast—and another customer chimes in with a personal anecdote, a book recommendation…

This space just feels like it was meant to bring people together, and I love watching that happen.”

r i t ua l i s t

72 Main Street, New Paltz 845-545-6960 ritualistshop.com 101

Water Street Market #408 10 Main St. New Paltz 845.256.1940 www.himalayanartsnp.com

102

Genuine and Fine Quality Handmade Tibetan Rugs, Furniture, Jewelry, Arts, Clothings.

Voted Best Jewelry Store Year After Year • Fine custom jewelry • • Expert repairs done on premises • 71 A Main Street, New Paltz • 845-255-5872 226 Main Street, Beacon • 845-440-7894 HudsonValleyGoldsmith.com 103

ANTIQUES • FURNITURE • GIFTS

5999 Main St. Tannersville • 518-589-1202 • rusticmountain.net

7 Rock City Rd, Woodstock 845-679-2097 tibetanartsncrafts.com

66 NORTH FRONT STREET (corner of Crown)

845 -481-5759

Rt 9 Between Rhinebeck & Hyde Park ANTIQUE MALL, AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS

0% comm for unique auction consignments OPEN DAILY 10AM - 5PM

104

MEET THE OWNERS

Meet the Owners

ru s t i c m o u n ta i n , ta n n e r s v i l l e p h o to s b y r a c h e l c o l l e t

visitvortex.com

by anne pyburn craig

105 105

Doing renovations on a second home for a Chicago-based client led Dan and Sally Weston to discover the Catskills. “I fell in love with the nature here,” says Sally. “The views, the places you could go on day trips.”

So 17 years ago, the Westons pulled up stakes and moved from the Midwest to Tannersville, the Painted

Village in the Sky. “Our son was grown up, and we wanted to have an adventure for the next part of our life,” says Sally. “And Iowa is a little land-locked.”

In exploring their new turf, they discovered the quality of estate sales and flea markets offering irresistible finds. “We loved wandering the re-

“Our son was grown up, and we wanted to have an adventure for the next part of our life.” – Sally Weston

gion and the neighboring states,” says Sally, “and finding treasures.

Eventually we couldn’t keep everything we rescued, so [opening] the store became a reality.”

And what a reality they have craft-

106

ed. Rustic Mountain, which opened in 2018, sells gifts, decor, vintage, and furniture. Their inventory is an enticing array of unique, useful, and graceful objects: glowing rustic wood and stained glass; fine art and jewelry; and lighting, furnishings,

“Wonderful, eclectic, fun people come in here. No two days are the same.” – Sally Weston and decor that would sync with a wide range of styles, whether you’re going for full-on rustic chic or want a pop of handmade energy to complement a modern or industrial look.

Sally and Dan have found their adventure, and happily for us all a big piece of it is happening

right here on Tannersville’s Main Street. They’re having a blast providing a friendly welcome and a flow of treasures to their visitors. “Wonderful, eclectic, fun people come in here,” says Sally. “No two days are the same—I do everything from buying to styling to cleaning to gardening to PR. “

People who’ve visited Rustic Mountain praise the knowledgeable hospitality, the selection that smoothly integrates local-made and exotic beauty, and the reasonable prices. “Great glassware and design finds, as well as some great furniture, and the proprietor is beyond helpful, kind, and friendly! Definitely don’t miss it if you

107

“We loved wandering the region and the neighboring states and finding treasures.

Eventually we couldn’t keep everything we rescued, so [opening] the store became a reality.” – Sally Weston

are in the area,” reads a review on TripAdvisor; the shop enjoys a five-star rating there and on Facebook and Google as well.

The Westons are in this for the joy of it, and it shows.

“We love the hunt,” says Sally, “what we call picking; it leads us to so many intriguing places.

And we love interacting with the people, both the ones we buy from and the ones who come into our store. We reset our stock constantly and try to keep our online presence current too, so returning visitors have a new experience every time; that’s what we love about picking, and we want our customers to share that sense of fun.”

R u s t i c M o u n ta i n 5999 Main Street, Tannersville 518-589-1202 rusticmountain.net 108

©2016 Augustine Nursery

You Won’t Find Trees Like Ours At Your Garden Variety Nursery.

9W & Van Kleecks Lane, Kingston, NY

(845) 338-4936

AugustineNursery.com

FULL-SERVICE NURSERY • CUSTOM LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION • STONE YARD & HARDSCAPING • WATER FEATURES • IRRIGATION • LIGHTING • RETAIL SHOP & MORE 109

Summer color is exploding in the garden. If your garden is not as exuberant as you’d like it to be, it’s not too late to add new blooming plants—even annuals!

The gardening season extends long after the summer vacation comes to its end. Planting new trees, shrubs, and perennials continues through November.

n ow r e s e rv i n g ads for the au t u m n i s s u e

AN AMAZING THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PLANT A SEED.

AN AMAZING THING HAPPENS adamsfarms.com

POUGHKEEPSIE Route 44 845-454-4330

KINGSTON Route 9W 845-336-6300

NEWBURGH Route 300 845-569-0303

WAPPINGER Route 9 845-632-9955

be drawn in visitvortex@gmail.com

@visitvortex

MEET THE OWNER

Meet the Owner

b l o o m i n g at b u z z a n c o ’ s p h o to s b y r a c h e l c o l l e t

visitvortex.com

by anne pyburn craig

111

Buzzanco’s Greenhouses and Farm is bursting with beautiful, useful, and unusual growing things from late April through October.

Angie Buzzanco’s been working the family farm since she was seven years old. “I started with transplanting marigolds after school,” she says. “My grandfather came over from Italy and bought this place in 1900, and my dad took over when I was a little kid. My parents built this house with trees they cut on the property. I’m 72 now. I’ve been doing this all my life, and I’ll be doing it till I die. It’s hard work, but it brings me such enormous joy. I make a lot of people happy and put food on a lot of tables, and I love that.” She laughs. “You kinda have to love it to be willing to do it.”

The love and hard work are made exquisitely visible in the 14 greenhouses and adjoining fields 112

“I’ve been doing this all my life, and I’ll be doing it till I die. It’s hard work, but it brings me such enormous joy. I make a lot of people happy and put food on a lot of tables, and I love that.”

– Angie Buzzanco

on these 108 acres of Ulster

and pumpkins, fresh tomatoes

County heartland on the north

and

end of Kingston. Buzzanco’s

much more!”

vegetables,

and

much,

Greenhouses and Farm is bursting with beautiful, useful, and

“I’m a jack of all trades,” says An-

unusual growing things from

gie. “I do everything the best I

late April through October. An-

can. Farming is never going to

gie’s emerald thumb is evident

go perfectly all the time—hope-

in a cornucopia of specialties

fully we get more sun this year

listed on the website: “annuals,

than last and a better crop.

perennials,

baskets,

Everything, us included, needs

rare plants, geraniums, fig trees,

that good sunshine and vitamin

ferns, jade and other house-

D to thrive; it’s literally the sun-

plants, Proven Winner plants,

shine that makes the vegetables

60 types of herbs, hardy mums

taste sweet.” Locals flock here

hanging

for the variety and creativity—Buzzanco has hang-

seven days a week from 10am ‘til 5pm. In Sep-

ing baskets, cacti, and houseplants that big-box

tember and October, business hours are 1-5pm. “I

places can’t equal—and because they know they’ll

spend the morning harvesting the fresh vegetables

be getting friendly service, plants bursting with vi-

and sell them in the afternoon with the mums,” she

brant health, and expert growing advice.

says. “Oh, and I don’t ever spray. It’s not good for

kets, cacti, and houseplants that

the earth or the people or anything else, that poi-

big-box places can’t equal.

In late spring and summer, the greenhouse is open

114

son. So you’re never going to be eating pesticides.”

Locals flock here for the variety and creativity—hanging bas-

Oh, and I don’t ever spray. It’s not good for the earth or the people or anything else, that poison. So you’re never going to be eating pesticides.”

Angie credits her lifelong farm-

72 with no prescriptions at all.

to-table habit with her ability

And I’ve been eating good all

to get up long before dawn to

my life—I can and freeze a lot of

get housework and paperwork

my own stuff—and I’m pretty sure

handled before heading out at

that’s what gives me the energy

first light to do the farm chores.

to do what I do.

“I know people in their 20s and 30s that eat processed garbage

“That, and being outdoors—like

and have all sorts of medical is-

I said, sunshine sweetens every-

sues going on, and here I am at

thing.”

buzzanco’s greenhouses

&

fa r m

2050 Sawkill-Ruby Road, Kingston 845-336-6528 buzzancogreenhouses.com

115

CUSTOM SHOWERS. CERAMIC AND STONE TILE. STONE VENEERS. FULL BATH BUILD-OUTS. INSURED. visitvortex.com/storefront/matthew-flamhaft

MATTHEW FLAMHAFT

845-687-9735

Fireside Warmth Inc. A full service hearth shop.

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

At home with a Jøtul connoisseur

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

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

845-331-5656 901 State Route 28, Kingston, NY www.firesidewarmthonline.com 116

Your weekend home is for relaxing, let us do the rest.

Property Management Home Renovation and Airbnb Management

3656 Main Street, Stone Ridge 4887 State Route 52, Jeffersonville 845.288.2650 alan@catskill-concierge.com www.catskill-concierge.com 117

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST

bhhshudsonvalley.com WHERE WILL HOME TAKE YOU?

WOODSTOCK 845.679.0006

KINGSTON 845.340.1920

NEW PALTZ 845.255.9400

STONE RIDGE 845.687.0232

STONE RIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY serving all of your insurance needs

Earn More. Stress Less.

• Auto Insurance • Homeowners Insurance • Business Insurance

Full-Service Airbnb Property Management Airbnb Setup & Management. Property Management.

CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION managethishome.com | 929-418-9519 | @managethishome 118

& More

3669 MAIN ST. STONE RIDGE 845-687-2828 STONERIDGEINSURANCE.NET

GARDINER 845.399.5768

HOME Home

visitvortex.com

c at s k i l l c o n c i e rg e

119

T

hinking of buying or renting a second home? Anna and Alan Li are the people to know. For nearly a decade, they’ve owned Catskill Concierge, a property management company that handles all the essentials (and then some) of a second homeowner—from handyman and housekeeping services to landscaping and 24/7 emergency callouts, all the way up to designing, building, and renovating a house.

“Second homeowners and their families are our business,” says Alan. Indeed, second homeowners are having their moment—and Catskill Concierge’s 360-degree approach, experience, and team of more than 35 experts is perfectly positioned to meet the trend.

They handle all the essentials from handyman and housekeeping services to landscaping and 24/7 emergency callouts, all the way up to designing, building, and renovating a home.

120

“We’re growing alongside the needs of families who have second homes,” Anna explains. “Our business began expanding before the pandemic and continued during the pandemic. Now people are returning back to the city, and they’ve got this wonderful house

that they’re not going to be using as often and they’re thinking, ‘What can we do with it?’”

Enter Upstate Place, the newest addition to Catskill Concierge: The Lis’s newest service manages the business of (Airbnb) renting out your

house, from writing the description and taking photos to cleaning and being on-call for renter issues. This will be the third division of Catskill Concierge, adding to Catskill Home (providing renovation and remodeling services), making the company a one-stop shop for all things home.¬

“Second homeowners and their families are our business.”

– Alan Li

121

So, how DO Anna and Alan do it?

Here’s a glimpse into a-day-in-the-life of the business that never sleeps: 5:45am:

Alan awakes to a call from a client who’s gotten an alert that there’s water in her basement. The client is in the city, so Alan promptly leaves his apartment in Stone Ridge (above the new Catskill Concierge Stone Ridge offices) and heads to Rhinebeck to investigate. “When homeowners have an issue, we’re there ASAP,” says Alan.

7am: Back in Livingston Manor, Anna’s drinking tea and checking emails. She receives a note from a client: “I saw an amazing artisan stone sink on Instagram and I’d like to swap it in for the sink. Can we do that?” Of course! Anna notifies the crew working on the house that there’s a change in the order and that there might be a delay in installing the sink.

7:30am: Anna drops her son, Freddie, off at school, then drops into Home De122

pot to check out the new tile that just came in. “As a former magazine editor and contractor, I live and breathe decorating and design and am always scouting ideas for clients as well as tweaking the décor of my own home,” she says.

8am: Alan’s leaving the client’s house in Rhinebeck, where he found a puddle in the basement from a small leak. He does a temporary fix to stop the leak and calls one of the on-staff plumbers to do the full repair within the hour. “Because we look after hundreds of homes, our in-house team is large enough to handle almost anything.” says Alan.

9am: Anna’s doing a site visit to an ongoing remodeling project in Woodstock.

The bathroom demolition has just been finished. She takes photos to email the client and show the progress.

10:30am:

Anna’s back at the Jeffersonville office to join the head of housekeeping to interview a new housekeeper as the staff ramps up for the increased client load in the summer. “We used to subcontract out services like cleaning, but took it in-house so we could have a staff that’s highly trained to our standards who we’re constantly overseeing,” Anna explains.

Noon:

Over in Stone Ridge, Alan is having a working lunch where he’s logged into a class to keep up his skills as a certified home inspector.

1:30pm: Alan visits a new homeowner in Saugerties who wants to explore the possibility of putting her house up as a vacation rental. Alan talks to her about listing it with the new division of Catskill Concierge, Upstate Place. “We have so much experience taking care of and renovating ¬homes that when you list your home with us, we’re not just taking care of the business end of it, we’re protecting the cost-value of your house,” explains Alan.

2:30pm: Anna goes with a photographer to oversee a shoot for a new vacation rental on the Delaware River. “I’m really excited about this house,”

says Anna. “It’s in a perfect spot. I can just see a family enjoying all the fun in nature this area offers.” Anna takes notes to brainstorm copy for the description they’ll write for the house to be listed on Upstate Place.

3:30pm:

After a scenic drive to Bethel, Anna’s checking in on a second-story addition to an 18th-century farmhouse. The roof’s just gone on!

4pm:

Over in Ulster County, Alan’s sitting in on a town hall meeting in Saugerties, where they’re discussing passing new laws that impact second-homeowners and vacation rentals. “We attend the meetings in the towns where we have clients to ensure that we’re up-to-date on all the rules and regulations that impact second homeowners,” says Alan.

6pm:

Anna’s back home in Livingston Manor to feed her pig Maude, the ducks and chickens, and give a pet to Timmy the rabbit.

7:30pm: After dinner with Freddie, she sits down with a cup of tea to go over architectural plans and creates a mood board to map out a living room redesign to prep for a client meeting the next day.

C at s k i l l C o n c i e rg e , I n c .

Registered Office: 910 Lenape Lake Road, Livingston Manor Sullivan County Office: 4887 State Route 52, Jeffersonville Ulster County Office: 3656 Main Street, Stone Ridge 845-288-2650 www.catskill-concierge.com www.catskill-home.com www.upstate-place.com

123

SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

Residential New Construction

Complete Home Remodeling Service

Windows, Doors, Painting & Flooring

In-Ground Pools, Decks, Fences & Patios

H.JARVIS

General Contractor Serving Ulster County and the Hudson Valley for over 18 years

845-430-6343 or 845-626-5103 www.hsjarvis.com 124

125

S.A.P. Exteriors, Inc. S.A.P.exteriors

SAPmetalmasters.com

845-687-2542

S.A.P.exteriors

SAPmetalmasters.com 845-687-2542

All phases of exterior construction services from roofing, siding and windows to decks, porches and seamless gutter systems.

Specializing in custom formed STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFING. Commercial and residential applications. Fully insured with 18 years’ experience.

Quality Craftsmanship. Exceptional Service. Fully Guaranteed. Free Estimates.

460 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 126

845-901-9080

Pools, Spas & Patio Furniture 1606 Ulster Ulster Avenue, Avenue, Lake Lake Katrine Katrine (Next (Next to to Adams) Adams) •• 336-8080 336-8080 1606 604 Rte 299, Highland (Next to Lowes) • 883-5566

One Light...Changes Everything.

One Light...Changes EEverything. hi Custom Inground Pool Installations Large Selection of Patio Furniture Salt Water Pools Free Pool and Schedule yourSpa poolWater closingAnalysis today Free Pool and Spa Water Analysis

www.aquajetpools.com Family owned and operated for over 30 40 years 127

your hometown hardware store

A & M HARDWARE

Mon-Sat 7:30-6 Sun 8:30-4 5000 Route 209, Accord, NY 845-626-2788 amhardware.doitbest.com 128

Emergency Well Pump Service Emergency Well Service Emergency WellPump Pump Service Plumbing Repairs & Installation Plumbing Installation Plumbing Repairs &Systems Installation Water Repairs Filtration Emergency Well&Pump Service WaterFiltration FiltrationSystems Systems Water Radiant Heat Flooring Plumbing Repairs & Installation Radiant HeatFlooring Flooring Radiant Heat Oil & Gas Heating Systems-Installation & Service GasHeating Heating Systems-Installation Service OilOil&&&Gas Systems-Installation &&Installation Service Water Filtration Systems Septic Drain Field Installation/Sump Pump Emergency Well Pump Service Septic& &Drain Drain FieldInstallation/Sump Installation/Sump Pump Installation Installation Septic Field Pump Radiant Heat&Flooring Plumbing Repairs Installation Licensed Master Plumber #136 Fully Insured Water Filtration Systems Licensed Master Plumber #136 ••• Fully Fully Insured Oil & Gas Heating Systems-Installation & Service Licensed Master Plumber #136 Insured riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com •Flooring riceplumbingandheating.com Radiant Heat riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com • riceplumbingandheating.com riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com • riceplumbingandheating.com Septic Field Installation/Sump Pump Installation Oil && Drain Gas Heating Systems-Installation & Service Septic & Drain Field Installation/Sump Pump Installation

Licensed Plumber#136 #136• •Fully FullyInsured Insured Licensed Master Master Plumber

riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com ••riceplumbingandheating.com riceplumbingandheating@gmail.com riceplumbingandheating.com

E Pl

NOW IS THE TIME

Call for Pricing. Closed the month of February.

Wood, Coal, Gas & Oil Flues Cleaned Caps & Dampers Installed Masonry Repairs & Water Sealing Pre-Fab Chimney Installations

Stainless Steel Relining Specialists Fireplaces Cleaned and Repaired Internal Camera Real Estate Inspection Serving Ulster County Since 1978

THE MAD HATTER CHIMNEY SWEEP CO. Call Flynn O’Connor Stone Ridge, NY 845-687-4745

Different Strokes PAINTING COMPANY

Joshua rodrIguez- Fully Insured InterIor/exterIor • resIdentIal/CommerCIal 845-389-5121 differentstrokespainting845@gmail.com 129

THE ARTS ARE ALIVE IN WOODSTOCK + SAUGERTIES

woodstockart.org

maverickconcerts.org

woodstockschoolofart.org 130

opus40.org

woodstockguild.org

MEET THE OWNERS

Meet the Owners

colony, woodstock

How long has it been since you’ve treated your-

than the Colony Woodstock, a beloved hotspot

self to dinner and a show? Danced yourself

for decades, rocking onward into the future in

breathless? There’s just no better place to revel

the hands of Neil and Lex Howard.

visitvortex.com

by anne pyburn craig

131

There’s just no better place to revel than the Colony Woodstock, a beloved hotspot for decades, rocking onward into the future in the hands of Neil and Lex Howard.

After renovating the 90-year-old building, the couple reopened the business in 2017 with the intention of keeping tradition strong in this music-loving town. “It’s always been some iteration of ‘Colony,’” says Neil. “It was the Colony Hotel, the Colony Center for the Arts, the Colony Club; before us it was the Colony Cafe. We opened as The Colony on May 11, 2017.”

Woodstockers and visitors are loving the vibe. “It’s kind of old-fashioned and classic,” says Neil. “People say it’s like a different era inside the Colony and that’s what we were going for. Like having a Casablanca-like experience, only with your favorite band playing on the stage.”

132

Indeed, the Colony hit the Woodstock scene 13 years before Casablanca showed up on the big screen.

“The Colony opened in 1929 as a small hotel/nightspot and had various iterations and many years of disuse through the decades after World War II,” says Neil. “It was finally brought back from the brink by the previous owner, who got it out of mothballs, worked hard to get it open again, and did the best they could for a long while.”

Neil and Lex may well be the perfect team to be hosting these classic nights out. Lex is from the UK and Neil from San Francisco; the couple met in California, moved to New York City in 2005, and have been Woodstockers since ‘08. It’s their background that makes this such a natural fit.

“We both grew up doing theater, and I kept at that and also got into doing music, so we’ve both spent a lot of time in theaters and venues and clubs and such

“I like to think we present a classy yet non-stuffy ambiance that people of literally all ages enjoy. It’s old-fashioned and nostalgic for older patrons, classic and timeless for the younger set.” – Neil Howard

133

and have always felt at home and invigorated by the creative nightlife vibe,” says Neil. “Back when we were first planning our life together, we were sitting by a pond in Golden Gate Park with an envelope and little pencil writing down things we might want to try doing someday. I was a singer-songwriter playing open mics all over the Bay Area, and it seemed like every night we found ourselves in a great little bar or venue, with

“We thought we might someday own a music place and create that community.

And here we are!” – Neil Howard

music happening, friendships forming -- just a great feeling. So we thought we might someday own a little music place and create that community somewhere.

And here we are!”

Transitioning from performer to host has been a journey full of lessons. “It was a lot of figuring it out as we went along, likening the process to other creative projects like writing a song or directing a movie. I 134

“We consciously try to book a wide variety of entertainment that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes.”

Photo by Neil Segal

– Neil Howard

was comfortable in those types of endeavors so once I discovered the related approaches and attitudes I could adapt to starting a venue, it all became easier,” says Neil. “Not easy, but easier. I also place a great deal of trust in others, and while that can come back to burn you occasionally, in general I’ve found it’s a great thing to see when people step up and thrive under new responsibilities. For Lex, she’s just got a great head for business, and she’s very organized, really smart, and always motivated.”

The kitchen produces a tantalizing stream of specials in the eclectic hands of Chef Neils Neilson, and the bar—with a constantly chang-

ing array of specials of its own—can handle any classic or crafty cocktail request. There’s a wide selection of draught beer, and with any luck, the delightful Beer Garden will be back up and running by the time you read this. Begun as a COVID pivot, the outdoor space proved to be a lifeline for lovers of music, beer, and good eats.

“Lex and I had envisioned a beautiful outdoor space in the open field behind the building,” says Neil, “but so much had to be done to restore and re-open the main building, we knew we had to back-burner the outdoor space to a later date.

135

“Fast forward to late 2019, early 2020: We presented the town with our proposal for the Colony Beer Garden, and we all agreed we’d need a long series of meetings to consider the proposal in full, but we were moving ahead and optimistic…Then March 2020 came. Covid shut down everything. There was no option for indoor business and a sudden need for safe outdoor space, so the town kindly gave us immediate, if temporary permission to develop the Beer Garden space as an emergency measure.

“We were very fortunate to be able to stay open in some form, give our staff some hours, and wholly focus on developing the outdoor space. We’re now going through the process of making the

136

beer garden permanent and we just have to figure out noise -- how to offer live music outdoors without bothering neighbors. We have a plan that we think will please all and are very excited to show everyone how it all works this summer.”

The indoor space, with its old-fashioned ballroom vibes, is in full tilt boogie mode with (at this writing) a COVID policy in place. And Neil and Lex are constantly perfecting the recipe that makes the magic happen. “We try to create a family-like atmosphere for the staff that helps us get through difficult moments,” Neil says. “We work through things, talk things out, try again and try to be better…For guests, I like to think we present a classy yet non-stuffy ambiance that

Photo by Neil Segal.

[Lex and I] grew up doing theater, and I kept at that and also got into doing music, so we’ve both spent a lot of time in theaters and venues and clubs and such and have always felt at home and invigorated by the creative nightlife vibe. – Neil Howard

Photos left by Katie Anello

people of literally all ages enjoy. It’s old-fashioned and nostalgic for older patrons, classic and timeless for the younger set. Plus, we consciously try to book a wide variety of entertainment that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes, and not just the same type of stuff over and over. I hope that keeps things fresh and exciting.”

So c’mon up, treat yourselves to a fine meal, and take in the show—there’s live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Open Mic every Monday— and be a part of the latest chapter of this Woodstock classic. They’d also love to host your wonderful wedding or other milestone gathering. “I try to make the Colony a place I would love to be, like trying to make the kind of movie I would like to watch or writing a novel I would want to read,” says Neil. “And as someone who grew up working in restaurants and bars, to make a place where that younger me would have loved to have worked…

The goal is to make the Colony a beloved institution in Woodstock and the Hudson Valley, and for it to thrive for another hundred years.”

c o l o n y w o o d s to c k

22 Rock City Road, Woodstock 845-679-ROCK (7625) colonywoodstock.com

137

176th Dutchess County Fair August 23rd - August 28th Showcasing the agriculture and horticulture of the Hudson Valley!

Come enjoy concerts, rides, foods and so much more!

For Tickets & More Information Visit dutchessfair.com 138

WOODSTOCK-NEW PALTZ ART & CRAFTS FAIR

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 9/3. 9/4. 9/5

PEACE, LOVE & SO MUCH MORE

ULSTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS NEW PALTZ, NY

H I STO R Y | C O N C E R T S | C R E AT I V I T Y | F E ST I VA L S

For a full listing of concerts & events visit:

BethelWoodsCenter.org

M E E T M E AT

TM

AUGMENTED REALITY TOUR OF THE HISTORIC SITE Experience the festival with 360-degree visuals and stories from attendees.

Watch a 3D model of the stage appear right where it stood in ’69 and turn up the volume to hear the authentic crowd sounds, stage announcements, and more!

139

Play Time

summer’s big events by anne pyburn craig

There’s something so wonderful about collective joy, and so many of us have been thirsty for it these last couple of years that Summer 2022’s big events should be extra-exuberant. We’re talking about Hudson Valley classics here, festivals that have stood the test of time and just kept getting better.

140

&

festivals

HAPPENINGS

fairs

Born in the 19th century, our county fairs were the original chance for farmers, makers, and merchants to meet up and showcase their best, and for folks from every corner of the countryside to get together, frolic, and say hello.

THE ULSTER COUNTY FAIR is still packed with familiar classics that locals love: Robinson’s Racing Pigs, firstnight fireworks, Carload Night, horse shows galore. It’s not a huge fair, which means you can learn your way around and then make the most of your pay-one-price privilege on the rides and live shows. Take a break with placid farm critters and a milkshake made by the 4-H, then go back through the tents full of vendors and dotorgs for a souvenir and some random conversation.

the sunscreen, slip into some comfy shoes, and come on out and play. We deserve this, folks.

AUGUST 2-7 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, ulstercountyfair.com

visitvortex.com

Now, organizers have had lots of time to plot, plan, and refine, and bring their signature events roaring back better than ever. Mark those calendars up, reach out to your people, and start daydreaming about fabulous fun, because these Hudson Valley Happenings have everything it takes to make those dreams come true. So slather on

141

THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR fills 162 acres with a big, booming midway and a cornucopia of exhibits— there’s an entire mock farm for the 3-to-10 set to dig into, an authentic reconstructed one-room schoolhouse and old-time train depot. Say hi

142

to Oscar the Roving Robot and Fluffy the T-Rex; then grab a snack to eat amid the exquisite gardens of the Horticultural Center.

AUGUST 23-28 6636 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, dutchessfair.com

Quail Hollow Events has been hosting the region’s premiere art and craft festival, the WOODSTOCK-NEW PALTZ ART AND CRAFTS FAIR, at the Ulster fairgrounds for four decades. Developed by crafters for crafters, it’s been voted one of the top art and craft shows in America by Sunshine Artist magazine.

The Quail Hollow folks understand that fine creations are best viewed amid fine vibrations, so you’ll find wonderful food, craft beverages, informative demonstrations, a wonderful kids’ tent, and live music.

SEPTEMBER 3-5 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz quailhollow.com

music & performances

The Art Effect of Poughkeepie is showcasing the first PKX WONDERLAND FESTIVAL in and around the Trolley Barn Gallery in Poughkeepsie.

The festival promotes the development of a Youth

THE PHOENICIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE VOICE presented the first drive-in operas ever seen in the United States during the pandemic.

This year they’re back together with what promises

Come bask in the magic of the natural Catskills amphitheater that hosted the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair as BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS roars back to life with

Arts Empowerment Zone, a 10-year plan to establish a youth arts district along Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. The festival includes the Wonderland International Juried Exhibition, inviting work that disrupts standard notions of reality.

to be a triumphant blaze of joyful sound, starting with Mozart, high fashion, and infidelity in Friday night’s “Don Giovanni” from the N.Y.C. Teatro Grattacielo, continuing with New York City Opera’s take on Verdi’s “La Traviata” and wrapping up on Sunday with a splendid “Opera in the Movies” concert.

a packed summer season. The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, OneRepublic, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Tour and more will take the stage. Come early and tour the 1960s Museum.

SEPTEMBER 15-17 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie 845-471-7477, feelthearteffect.org

AUGUST 5-7 Phoenicia, phoeniciavoicefest.org

ALL SUMMER LONG 200 Hurd Road, Bethel bethelwoods.org 143

Dinner and a show? There’s nowhere better than COLONY WOODSTOCK. Along with an eclectic selection of live headliners Thursday through Sunday evenings, there are weekly open mic sessions

BARD SUMMERSCAPE at the beautiful Fisher Center offers eight weeks of live music, opera, dance, and theater. This year’s offerings include “Rachmaninoff and His World”; a new production of Strauss’s

Tucked into thick woods near WOODSTOCK, MAVERICK CONCERTS brings a full schedule of music back this summer. Their concert hall features world-class music in classical, jazz, and

and music brunches; this is a great place to meet up with friends for beer and billiards.

“The Silent Woman”; a World Premiere commission from Pam Tanowitz and David Lang; a new adaptation of Molière’s “Dom Juan” that Bard calls “a glittering and ferocious study of lust and power”; and “Black Roots Summer” in the legendary Spiegeltent.

contemporary concerts. The season debuts July 2 with a 50th birthday celebration of the NEXUS Ensemble, led by Woodstock legend Garry Kvistad with Paul Winter and Brazilian pianist Henrique Eisenmann.

ALL SUMMER LONG Bard College, Red Hook, fishercenter.bard.edu

JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Woodstock, maverickconcerts.org

ALL SUMMER LONG 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock colonywoodstock.com

144

THE HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL is celebrating its first season in a new permanent home a philanthropic fan gifted to the organization: 100 beautiful acres with backdrop views of Storm King Mountain and Breakneck Ridge. Come share their joy and take in “Romeo and Juliet,” “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play,” and “Where We Belong.” Extras include free Thursday evening prequel programs rich in backstage knowledge, captioned evenings, and Family Nights.

JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2015 U.S. 9, Garrison, hvshakespeare.org

Experience the power of live performance in an intimate setting at the SHADOWLAND STAGES, an Actors’ Equity venue celebrating its 35th season this year.

Seven shows are on tap this year at its two stages: The Art Deco MainStage, and the new, black-box Studio just around the corner. Shadowland also features classic movies and other performances.

JUNE THROUGH DECEMBER MainStage: 157 Canal Street, Ellenville Studio: 14 Market Street, Ellenville shadowlandstages.org 145

THIS IS LIVING... SENIOR LIVING friday cocktail hours • interactive music and dance class semi-weekly shopping trips • strength & balance class arts and crafts classes • lunches at local restaurants yoga for seniors • in-house bocci & shuffleboard courts golf putting green • trips to museums • concerts in the park

MVM Brochure Mech 12.16.07 MVM Brochure Mech 12.16.07

12/17/07 12/17/07

11:56 AM

Page 1

11:56 AM

Page 1

ON

Spectacular senior living with first-class amenities paired with compassionate and skilled health care.

MarbletownAnimalHospital.com 3056 Route 213 East Stone Ridge, NY, 12484 397 WILBUR AVENUE, KINGSTON, NEW YORK 12401

845- 687-7800 Now offering daytime urgent care. Call for more info.

MarbletownAnimalHospital.com 146

O N Y O U R O W N. N E V E R A L O N E .

• FAX: 845.331.1255 397 12401 O N WILBUR Y O U R OAVENUE, W N. N E VKINGSTON, ETEL: R A L 845.331.1254 O N E . NEW YORK • FAX: MOUNTAINVALLEYMANOR.COM 845.331.1255 TEL:NEW 845.331.1254 397 WILBUR AVENUE, KINGSTON, YORK 12401

TEL: 845.331.1254

•

MOUNTAINVALLEYMANOR.COM FAX: 845.331.1255

MOUNTAINVALLEYMANOR.COM

sull

i va n

c at s

kills

So Unexpected!

SullivanCatskills.com 1.800.882.CATS

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Our su Cats mmer g e kills ! The taway i soot n mus hed ic ro the Sull us Cats iv cked kill-i . The fo us. T an od a ciou room h n s es . d We with drin slep ks — pa a BL a l t a k l AST ike b OM evie …

G w a Dov e Tra the kids . The w bies in a … ater il wa liked #sul par s sup i liv er co t, too! To k was #sul ancatsk o urin liv ill l. #sul ancatsk s #upsta So Unex g the livan illsd t pect e ny o cats ed. kills vetrail # beve nyst rage ateo trail f #adv mind entu re

Download our FREE App

© Mulography / Levon Helm Studios

Creativity is alive and well in the Hudson Valley’s home for arts, music and culture. Walk in the footsteps of Bob Dylan and The Band at Woodstock, catch electrifying live music at any of our venues, hike the trails of the Byrdcliffe Art Colony, and explore quirky shops and cafes on Tinker Street in the heart of Woodstock. With the majestic Catskill Mountains as your backdrop, get inspired by the place where counterculture is the culture.

&

SEEK FOR YOURSELF FEEL THE VIBES ulstercountyalive.com