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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.

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Jesse Marcus Melissa Hewitt Kate Werwa Melissa Hewitt, Melissa Orozco Alisha Dingee, Jesse Marcus Melissa Orozco Rachel Collet Anne Pyburn Craig, Kate Werwa

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ESCAPE TO THE HUDSON VALLEY’S MOST ICONIC RESORT A timeless getaway to nature is our specialty. And this year, we’re taking every precaution to keep our employees and guests safe, so you can relax and reconnect with the ones you love. Snuggle up beside a wood-burning fireplace, ice skate in our grand open-air pavilion, and enjoy cuisine from award-winning chefs—all included in your overnight rate.

Rejuvenate with a nature-inspired treatment at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House.

JOIN US ON OUR MOUNTAINTOP & FEEL YOUR STRESSES MELT AWAY.

Book a day spa visit or an unforgettable getaway on our best rates of the year.

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The choices that surround us here in the Hudson Valley are abundant, from top-notch slopes, to ice skating rinks, to scenic winter trails and lakes for ice fishing. Just dress warmly (some of our favorite spots have all the gear you’ll need), stay hydrated, and breathe in all that fine fresh air. By the day’s end, you’ll surely feel like that well-deserved hot cocoa, wine, or brandy by the fire has never tasted so good.

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Even if you are someone who is normally content to hibernate during the winter, make 2021 a year to get into the world of outdoor play. Goodness knows we have all earned the right to some fun.

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At HAMILTON & ADAMS, a chill men’s shop in Uptown Kingston, you’ll find the weightless, water-resistant, and divinely fluffy Save the Duck puffer jacket, in addition to trucker jackets, hoodies and sweaters for the perfect layer, cuddly wool boot socks, and skin care to heal the roughest windburn.

KENCO OUTFITTERS in Kingston is the place to find great deals on boots and outerwear for the whole fam or pod. And they have loads of thermal and Smartwool goodies to layer underneath. Wanna get ambitious and give winter camping a try? They’ve got your thermal sleep pads and super-cozy mummy bags all set to go.

Skiers and snowboarders will find everything their hearts desire at POTTER BROTHERS, a family-owned ski shop with Fishkill and Kingston locations. They’re celebrating their 75th year in 2020, and you can choose from over 50 premium equipment brands to rent or buy and order up your lift tickets. You’ll also find all the clothing you could need to keep super warm.

Besides the perfect rustic furniture that you can sink into with a satisfied sigh at the end of the day’s outings, MOOSE CROSSING in Shokan has the coziest of clothes for your winter adventures.

This is the spot for your Woolrich clothing, handcrafted fixed blade and folding knives, Pendleton blankets, and all sorts of country home needs.

Now you’re ready to step out!

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outdoor fun ideas Let’s consider some possible destinations. Many of the Hudson Valley’s public lands and historic sites are open year-round, and our rail trails are fabulous for learning to snowshoe or cross-country ski.

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Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury is a laid-back paradise for serious skiers, with plenty to offer beginners and families alike, including weekend tubing. Ticketing this year will be online only; they’re observing best health practices, which includes making the deck into a fabulous spot to grab lunch and a beer or hot cocoa beside the firepit.

Mohonk Preserve has miles and miles of trails and carriage roads—over 75 miles to be exact, making for a choose-your-own-adventure menu that will have something to delight any walker, hiker, snowshoer, or skier. Memberships start at just $60, giving you early-bird access to the five gorgeous trailheads, 365 days a year.

Bell’s Christmas Tree Farm in Accord is the place to source thoughtfully grown seasonal greenery, whether you’re a fan of the traditional Douglas fir or prefer a Colorado blue spruce. There are 10 species and 10 different shapes of special-order wreaths, and a gift shop full of local goodness. Hot cocoa by the woodstove. Oh yes.

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f r i lu f t s l i v Something as simple as spending time outside can provide a powerful reset for your mental health, and research is proving it. When it comes to understanding the healing effects of nature, trust the outdoors-loving Scandinavians.

Friluftsliv, a word coined in 1859 by writer Henrik Ibsen, loosely means “FREE AIR LIFE,” and it signifies a fundamental understanding of the healing effects of nature. Amid a pandemic, friluftsliv might just be a model for enduring more safely—and sanely—this winter season.

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Explore the many ways you can enjoy the Preserve during the winter months.

Whether you prefer a brisk hike, crosscountry skiing, or snowshoeing, the Preserve is the place for you. Our Visitor Center is open free of charge daily 9am5pm; the land is open daily, sunrise to one hour after sunset. Memberships and day passes are available at all trailheads.

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We would like to thank our loyal customers & wish them a happy, healthy winter season!

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Fruits & Vegetables Winter squash • apples bakery • apple Cider donuts Cider • Fresh breWed CoFFee salads • sandWiChes • soups loCal honey & Maple syrup koMbuCha on tap groCeries • giFts OPEN DAILY • Closed Mondays 845-626-CORN (2676) www.saunderskill.com

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Seekers of winter thrills and adventure can find it on the slopes of Roxbury this season, as Plattekill Mountain is ramped up and ready to greet skiers of all skill levels with a safety-conscious, streamlined ski experience.

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“We’re going to have alot of fun up here this year, but we are also going to do whatever we can and need to do to keep our guests and staff safe. We want to be sure we have a season, so we plan to put all precautions in place to be as sure of that as we can.”

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Tubing is offered in 2-hour sessions: 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm

Cruising down the slopes embraces social distancing—fastening long boards to your feet will be sure to keep just about anyone six feet away. Recognizing that skiing and snowboarding can be a major force for joy and sanity this year, New York State’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo allowed ski resorts to reopen on Friday, November 6, with 50 percent 22

indoor capacity and with strict health and safety protocols under state-issued guidance.

“The state guidance lines up with what we were already planning,” says Danielle. “Life needs to continue, but with precautions, so we had assumed all along that we’d have to do some adapting.”

It’s hard to imagine a better way to bust that cabin fever than a day spent gliding down the trails, wind singing past your ears.

Tickets and rental equipment need to be reserved online; they’ll get everything you need together and have it ready for stress-free pickup, thoroughly sanitized and disinfected.

Danielle says Plattekill will manage density by requiring online ticket purchase. “People were already moving in that direction, and it’s always been an option, but this year you’ll have to,” she says.

“You can still decide to hop in the car and head up here, just make sure you initiate the reservation online first. There may not be the same kinds of time-sensitive discounts available that people had been used to—but we’re the best value out there already.”

It’s not an idle boast; Plattekill Mountain is unique, beloved by those who know it as an authentic gem. “This is the coolest damn

ski hill in the state of New York.

Yes, it’s the smallest of the four Catskills mountains by acreage and vertical drop and number of lifts and size of the parking lot and size of the lodge. No, there are no high-speed lifts and the trails are shockingly narrow in places and the lodge is not some starchitect-designed spaceship ready to transport you to Jupiter,” wrote Stuart Winchester in a blog entry introducing an interview with Danielle and her co-owner and husband Lazlo on “The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast” in October of 2019. “This is what skiing looks like when it’s run not by block grants airlifted from Broomfield but real people who love 23

Plattekill Mountain is unique, beloved by those who know it as an authentic gem.

their mountain and love skiing and put every damn thing they have into making it work. Plus, it’s never crowded, the lift tickets are fairly priced, they have the friendliest lifties I’ve ever encountered, and, yes, it feels like skiing in the 1960s. I think. Since I have no first-person recollection of the 1960s, I’m going to make some assumptions here and say it feels like 24

skiing in some indeterminate bygone era when kids didn’t spend all their time smartphoning and playing the Halo.”

Indoors will be limited to 50% capacity, but Danielle says you will find newly installed firepits, deck heaters, and wind protection on the deck, meaning you

can enjoy your hot dogs, brats, burritos, and beer outside in comfort, while luxuriating in the mountain views. “You’ll be able to minimize your indoor time; we’re going to feel out guests and see how they like the arrangements,” she says. “If our guests feel happy and safe, then we’re happy. We’ll be making adjustments as needed for the best possible experience.”

Kids’ programs and group lessons are on hold for now. “The guidance says no more than 10, but we wanted to start slow,” Danielle says. “So we’re offering private and semi-private, and you can rent an instructor for small groups. Everything will be absolutely clear and transparent and available for purchase online.”

Rental equipment will also need to be reserved online; employees will get everything you need

“If our guests feel happy and safe, then we’re happy. We’ve been making adjustments as needed for the best possible experience.”–Danielle Vajtay, co-owner

together and have it ready for stress-free pickup, thoroughly sanitized and disinfected. “You just fill out a form and the information goes directly to the rental shop,” says Danielle. “No standing in line.”

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indoor areas, social distancing, and restricting lift occupancy to members of the same party. But it’s hard to imagine a better way to bust that cabin fever than gliding down the trails, with the wind singing past your ears.

“We need to operate flexibly and we’re confident we can do that, and we hope you’ll feel confident, too,” Danielle says. “And above all else, we’re excited to get outside. Fresh air and skis! That’s where we’re at. We just want people to have a range of options and feel safe. We’ve really always been good at safety and welcome, so we feel confident. Plus, they say the outdoor fresh air is good for the soul. So grab your pod and c’mon up. We’d love to see you.”

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

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“We just want people to have a range of options and feel safe.”

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f you’re looking for a perfect fall or winter escape— one that will really allow you to disconnect from the demands of everyday life, bask in the beauty of the season, and just “be”— look no further than Menla’s breathtaking nature resort and healing spa in the heart of the Catskills. Create your own getaway and spend a long weekend or the entire week on more than 300 acres of private wilderness. As a wildlife refuge and Audubon bird sanctuary, Menla offers numerous opportunities to catch a glimpse of animals in their natural habitat.

Use the essence of nature to restore your mind and spirit in a peaceful refuge. Choose from deluxe accommodations, complete with en suite bathrooms, simply and elegantly decorated. Cozy, private cabins

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Awaken new senses with sound baths and sound therapy techniques that release stress through harmonic vibration.

are available if you need more personal space or are traveling with family, colleagues, or friends. Caring staff are available to assist you in creating your personalized getaway, and, with plenty of room to spread out, you can have as much or as little interaction with other guests as you like.

experiences. Awaken new senses with sound baths and sound therapy techniques that release stress through harmonic vibration. After the sun sets, light up the night with a bonfire under the stars. Let fresh air, water, movement, and sound envelop your senses in the mystical act of forest bathing. On-site and nearby trails range from easy

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Calm your mind and let go of your anxiety with private qi gong, yoga, and meditation sessions available to book à la carte daily. Relax with one of many nature immersion

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shoeing. Book a guided hike or best ski slopes in the region, offering equipment rentals and options for various mountain sports, are just a short drive away.

FOO D & SU STA I NA B I L I TY Sustainability is a core part of Menla’s philosophy. Every effort is made to source ethically and with minimal impact on the environment. Their vegetarian farm-totable menu features organic dishes right from Menla’s gardens and greenhouse. You can dine in the privacy of your room or in the main dining room overlooking

Eva’s Pond. Take a garden tour to learn more about how menu items are sustainably grown. Everything from ecology and horticulture to the healing power of medicinal plants is offered. Menla’s drinking water comes from artesian springs and is some of the cleanest water in the world.

The vegetarian farm-to-table menu features organic dishes right from Menla’s gardens and greenhouse.

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DEWA SPA After an invigorating day outdoors, a selection of saunas and steam rooms awaits. From traditional Finnish saunas to soaking tubs to Ayurvedic steam box therapy, Menla offers a host of options to detoxify and boost immunity, a practice that has been used in various parts of the world for thousands of years. Book your world-class Eastern or Western therapies, such as the signature Tibetan Kunye massage, Shirodhara, energy readings, customized facials, and herbal baths, just a few of the lavish therapies found on the Dewa Spa menu. After your spa treatments, cozy up next to a fireplace with a book or watch films in the 200-year-old newly renovated vintage barn. Treat yourself to a replenishing and restorative getaway that will stay with you long after your return.

The beauty of the mountains, the quiet of the forests, and the indulgence of the senses awaits.

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Need more than a day trip?

Consider a local staycation. These places are right here in the neighborhood, yet when you step through their doors, you’re in a whole different universe, lovingly curated to refresh and indulge.

In a normal year, people come from all over the world to experience what these resorts have to offer—and here you already are.

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Limited reservations are accepted this year at Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa in Milton, where thy are safely welcoming guests to their glorious 75-acre hideaway, with socially distanced fine local food and a safety-focused, super-sanitized temporary spa facility. Wander lovely walking trails and contemplate llamas; you’ll emerge a whole new person.

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The Country Inn is located in Krumville at the base of the Catkill Mountains and consists of 3 double occupancy rooms all with their own bath. Their rooms are vacant for at least 72 hours between occupancy and are cleaned professionally. The restaurant is closed for the time being but private arrangements can be made. A private sanctuary for your escape to paradise in the mountains and with hosts Peter and Diane, it will feel like your home away from home.

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The Emerson Resort & Spa in Mt. Tremper has organized a Stay Safe Pledge and is offering socially distanced shopping, dining, select spa services, and even hot tub time. This local gem has everything you need, all in one complex. In addition, beautiful walking trails line the wintry Esopus, and you’re just a few minutes from the Catskills Visitor Center, with more trails to explore and a walk-up window open six days a week to provide good wandering advice.

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Also known as Tibet in the Catskills, Menla in Phoenicia is handling the pandemic with ageless wisdom and grace and modern science. Many spa and wellness activities are still taking place in socially distanced ways—check their website to find specifics—and their seasonal, locally-sourced, plant-based meals, included with your stay, are available for takeout. Then there are the 325 acres of breathtaking glacial valley to explore....

Why not splurge on a weekend at our very own Victorian castle in the clouds? Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz has superb safety protocols in place— everything from wellness screening to air filtration— in order to keep offering their world-class hospitality. There’s an award-winning outdoor ice skating pavilion with a huge stone fireplace, and they’ve got everything you need to go hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing on their miles of enchanting trails.

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Overlooking the Esopus Creek Falls, right in the historic Village of Saugerties, is the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern. A boutique hotel with luxurious amenities (all rooms have a private balcony with a view of the falls), convenient location to shops and trails alike, and its own seasonal tavern fare offered by the hearth or on the heated terrace, Diamond Mills is a beautiful safe haven to return to after a day of exploration.

Hotel Dylan is nestled at the foot of Overlook Mountain in Woodstock and is a great base point to explore the Hudson Valley. The hotel has increased their already rigorous cleaning routine, and will continue to mandate masks and social distancing. They are using the latest room sanitization technology, expanding the downtime for rooms, and having their cleaning staff spend extra time prepping each room for new guests.

Jessie’s Harvest House Restaurant & Lodge is a warm and comfy place to gather, featuring a delicious menu of American-style cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients, a friendly tavern, and rustic country lodging. Their six cozy hotel-style guest rooms are located right above the restaurant, overlooking the scenic views of Hunter Mountain.

Call for details on their Covid protocol.

THE INN IS OPEN The Property consists of 3 double occupancy rooms all with their own bath.

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

We provide a private sanctuary for your escape to Paradise in the Mountains.

Our restaurant is closed for the time being, but private arrangements can be made.

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

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orn on Long Island, Tom Struzzieri grew up loving sports, horses, and being his own boss. His parents ran the pony ride concession at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, and his father later purchased a horse transportation company.

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Riding was just one of his sports, but the intense competition and camaraderie of the show jumping world fascinated and drew him in and, eventually, led him to create a Saugerties landmark in the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern.

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Soaring ceilings, natural light, sweeping vistas, unique fixtures, and roaring falls make for one-of-a-kind memories and the photos to go with them.

Today, Tom is president and CEO of HITS, holding 56 shows a year in six states. Saugerties, where his purpose-built 14-barn facility hosts some of show jumping’s premiere events and richest purses, is home base. And as Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern enters its 10th year as one of the Hudson Valley’s top-tier destinations, with 30 luxurious guest rooms, a grand

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Coming upriver to Vassar College in the 1970s, “I didn’t spend a whole lot of time in class,” Tom says. “I was already a horse guy. And horses have been good to me.” Before the decade was over, he was running Rose View Stables in Poughkeepsie, teaching riders, training horses, and managing local horse shows. His first multi-day show, in Rhinebeck in 1980, won rave reviews. In 1982, he held the first Horse Show In The Sun (HITS) in Gainesville, Florida.

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“We still do the utmost in boutique finery for special events.” –Tom Struzzieri, Owner

ballroom, and a chill-but-upscale tavern, it’s clear that Tom’s knack for hospitality is as epic and genuine as his horse show mojo.

“I’m a sucker for a boutique hotel and this one definitely checked every box,” wrote a Yelper from NYC in January of 2020. “Even the restaurant attached was a hit.... The room was very inviting and cozy. The floors were heated in the bathroom—who wouldn’t love that.

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was beyond picturesque. Breakfast was also a treat.”

“One of the most beautiful hotels I’ve been to in a long while and I can’t wait to go back,” writes another, a former Saugerties resident home for a visit. “What a wonderful experience! Everything was immaculate and beautiful.”

When HITS Saugerties opened in 2004, the local lodging scene wasn’t set up to handle the 2.5 humans (on average) that accompany each horse, of which

there are over 1,100, not to mention the few thousand spectators that travel from all over to watch. Today, there are more options for visitors, but there is still only one Diamond Mills.

Locals watched in amazement as a brick and stone fortress took shape on a bluff overlooking the Esopus Creek, on the former site of the Martin Cantine Paper Mill. The Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern complex, which opened in late 2011, covers 64,115 square feet and rises four stories tall. The tech-smart event space

The Tavern overlooking the falls has evolved into a more laidback place where you can wear your jeans and enjoy a pizza, a Tavern Burger, Duck Confit, or Beet Wellington.

can hold over 400 for a dream wedding, corporate conference, or gala for a good

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cause. Soaring ceilings, natural light, sweeping vistas, unique fixtures, and roaring falls make for one-of-a-kind memories and the photos to go with them.

Each of the thirty rooms offers a private balcony with a water view.

Originally envisioned as specialoccasion dining, the Tavern overlooking the falls has evolved into a more laidback place where you can wear your jeans and enjoy a pizza (there’s the meaty Carnivore and the roasted vegetable Grounded), a Tavern Burger, Duck Confit, or Beet Wellington. “We still do the utmost in boutique finery for special events,” says Tom. “Everything is elegant and warm; I’m hands-on with the big things, and we try to hire people who will do what you’d do if you were there.

And we have a great source of eager hospitality talent from the CIA.” “Each business I get into in my life seems to just draw me into the next, and when I find something I like, I look for more of it,” says Tom. Diamond Mills now has a sister property: Saugerties Steamboat Company—a waterfront oasis offering charter boats, striper fishing, and sunset cruises in season. And in the world of sport, Tom organizes marathon and triathlon events.

“There’s nowhere in the world I’d rather live,” he says of his Saugerties home, where he and his wife Jane, a Hyde Park native, raised their three children.

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The event space can hold over 400 for a dream wedding, corporate conference, or gala for a good cause.

Each of the thirty rooms offers a private balcony with a water view.

And it’s no secret that Diamond Mills, although large and possessed of an almost dreamlike elegance, is very much a part of the local community. The ballroom began hosting gala benefit banquets almost before the paint dried on its unique blend of high industrial chic and vintage European charm. Local hospitals, business organizations, and nonprof44

its of all sorts have found a warm welcome here ever since.

“It’s been a good partnership among my family, my horse show family, and the community,” says Tom. Over the years, he’s served on the SUNY at Ulster Board of Trustees, the Ulster County Development Corporation Board of Directors, and the Kingston Hospital Board, along with coaching AYSO soccer and youth football.

His kids, who grew up working summertimes at the HITS concessions, include one daughter who is a writer finishing her master’s at Columbia, another who owns a cafe in Lake George, and a son who

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other colleagues and neighbors, in making Saugerties a more active, vibrant place. It’s certainly no secret to the equine set, though it might be better known in Germany than in California in that world.”

Photo by Max B. Nucci.

caught the sports organizer bug and is helping Tom run the endurance marathon and triathlon business.

He still owns some shares in fine horses, and looks forward to welcoming spectators back to HITS Saugerties, which was live-streamed like so much else in summer 2020, and to hosting the big, chic, warmhearted bashes Diamond Mills does so well.

Meanwhile, guests have had nothing but high marks for the warm, caring, and fastidious experiences that have been possible.

“It’s a challenge to be limited to events of less than 49 people for safety reasons, but that will pass eventually,” Tom observes.

And when it does, Diamond Mills will have its 7,000 square feet of elegant event space sparkling in its unique setting, all ready to scale back up from the current menu of micro-wedding and elopement packages. “I’m not quite sure what our 10th anniversary celebrations will look like yet, or when that will happen.

When the time is right, we will most certainly be celebrating.”

Photo by Diamond Mills Staff.

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Gather together, while being safely apart, around a fire.

On a frosty night it’s a cozy way to get fresh air, a glance of the stars, and spend quality time with the people you love most. Many of our local hotels, restaurants, and breweries boast outdoor fire pits, so take advantage— meet up for a hot toddy, some hearty apps, and good conversation. Or bring the good drink and prepared food home to host a simple winter family gathering.

When going out for dinner, make it a special meal that might prove more challenging to make at home.

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Since its opening in May of 2019, Kingstonians have fallen in sweet love with the Local Artisan Bakery. “As a gluten free dessert-aholic, I keep my eye out for the best alternatives to traditional (especially chocolate) favorites,” writes a fan on Google. “Karianna’s gluten free brownies have a chewy decadent texture and her raspberry chocolate torte with a thick gooey glaze and dusting of coconut on top will Blow Your Mind!”

Karianna is Karianna Haasch, a self-taught baker whose first batch of cookies came out of a farmhouse oven in rural Wisconsin when she was about 5. “My mom would let me use her cookbook and mix the dough on my own, then she would put it in the oven for me,” she recalls.

Karianna graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, then earned her Master’s in International Business Management from Durham University Business School in 2013. Back in New York, she worked marketing jobs. (Coin-

cidentally, a marketing colleague from Durham describes her as a “smart cookie” on LinkedIn.) But the ingredients that would eventually formulate her own business were already in the mixing bowl.

“I vividly remember a conversation I had with a friend about 12 years ago,” she says. “I said, ‘Why does the concept of a bakery and gift shop not exist?’ It makes so much sense to me—people come in to pick up sweets for a birthday or other special occasion, of course they would love to be able to pick up a gift and a card at the same spot! Yet, I have never encountered a place quite like that before. So I created it in my mind.

“Fast-forward to recent years, and I am baking in my free time after work, sharing my goods with coworkers, family, and friends. For years, people have been saying to me, ‘This is so good, you should open a bakery.’ So I decided to create the place in my mind. And today it looks exactly how I envisioned it 12 years ago.”

“You come to Local Artisan Bakery when you want a very special experience that you can’t find anywhere else in Kingston.”

“Our focus is on collaborating with local farmers, food producers, makers, and artists.”

–Karianna Haasch, owner

Gift products from the collective of over 20 local makers include jewelry, books, home goods, skin care, ceramics, and more; you’ll absolutely find something for that Person Who Has Everything.

And the baked goods, as well, whether sweet or savory, showcase the Hudson Valley’s locally grown goodness. “We really mean it when we say ‘local;’ there’s a reason it’s in our business name,” says Karianna. “Our focus is on collaborating with local farmers, food producers, makers, and artists. As a food producer/gift shop, there is a great responsibility on our shoulders to make wise choices with our sourcing practices. We source locally, so when you spend

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That look is crisp, warm, and airy, with wide wooden floorboards and plenty of natural light, in the center of Kingston’s emergent Midtown Arts District. “I’ve lived in the Kingston area for over 10 years, so there was no question that I wanted to open the brickand-mortar in the area,” Karianna says. “I chose Midtown because it’s the arts district of Kingston and, since we are all about celebrating the art of baking and appreciating all things local, it made sense to be in the heart of the creative scene. When I found our location, I knew immediately that it was perfect for the space I wanted to create. It already had a kitchen set up, and it had a large enough retail space to house our Local Artisan Gift Collective.”

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$1 with us, at least 80% of that dollar goes back into our Hudson Valley community. This means that when we grow, other local businesses and community programs can grow, too.” Local Artisan Bakery donates regularly to local nonprofits such as People’s Place and the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.

Karianna’s marketing chops blend nicely with her culinary talents, and the combination regularly wins raves. “We offer new flavors every week, so our customers get excited about finding new items on the menu every time they visit our store,” she says.

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favorite goods if they aren’t on the menu that week!

And we also take quality very seriously. Our high standards are evident in the taste of what we create.

Our customers value quality and place importance on supporting local businesses. They want to treat themselves and their loved ones to special, one-ofa-kind experiences.”

She’d love to help you celebrate with a Local Artisan cake in your favorite flavor—but don’t ask her to write “Happy Birthday” on it. “We bake custom cakes fresh to-order, and we don’t write on cakes,” Karianna explains. “I hate writing on cakes—it detracts from

the beauty of the cake! Unlike most bakeries, every single cake we create is one-of-a-kind. We decorate them in our own signature artistic style. We always recommend adding a fresh flower arrangement on top if you’d like it to be extra special; we work with a local florist to offer this. And instead of writing on the cake, we have beautiful hand-illustrated cards (by a Hudson Valley designer, of course) that are perfect for conveying your message.”

Just as the name suggests, there’s nothing cookie-cutter about this bake shop. “I keep things creative. Offering new flavors every week means I’m

constantly experimenting with new recipes and flexing my creativity,” says Karianna. “We often get requests to bake things that no other bakery offers, and that makes a fun challenge. We also have an amazing team—we laugh a lot and keep things fun and lighthearted at work.”

After weathering pandemic closure by offering pickup at farmer’s markets and delivery, Local Artisan Bakery has reopened for retail with state-of-the-art safety precautions in place. And Karianna’s commitment to her entrepreneurial dream has only strengthened.

“Our business provides jobs for local folks—we support local farmers when we purchase ingredients, and we provide a retail platform for local artisans to sell their wares. I’m offering something that no one else can offer. Because it’s my vision, my creativity, and my execution.

I create something new out of nothing every day, and the whole community benefits. It’s really rewarding.

“Especially these days, when the world feels like a really difficult place, it means a lot to be able to bring people joy with delicious baked goods and carefully curated gifts.... No one else does quite what we do. You come to Local Artisan Bakery when you want a very special experience that you can’t find anywhere else in Kingston.”

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L A BÛCHE D E NO ËL R ECI PE Also known as the Yule Log, La Bûche de Noël is a holiday delicacy enjoyed each holiday season across Europe.

Originating in France, the tradition dates back to Medieval times, when a real log was thrown on the hearth on the night of the winter solstice to signal the days growing longer, the coming of the new year, and to purify the air for a new beginning.

Ivy, holly, pinecones, or even wine might be thrown on top of the log to bring good harvest the following year. Ashes were preserved to ward off lightning in wood-framed homes.

mushrooms and frosted holly leaves.

Though rooted in paganism, this tradition carried over into Christmastime and, eventually, the wood log was replaced with a buttercream-frosted and rolled sponge cake, decorated to look like a log, complete with meringue or marzipan

Bistro-to-Go has kindly shared their go-to Bûche de Noël recipe for all who dare to create this decadent holiday treat that, with any luck, tastes as good as it looks. This is the ultimate gift for your holiday guests.

The possibilities for a Bûche de Noël are vast—recipes call for yellow or chocolate sponge cake, fillings of chocolate mousse or whipped cream, drizzled or not with a liqueur of your choice, and dusted with cocoa powder, confectioner’s sugar, and/or ground espresso beans.

Once the cake is rolled and frosted, the real fun begins—adding all sorts of decorations, from fruit to woodland creatures to chopped up nuts or candies.

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IN GR E DI E N T S: • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder,

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• 6 eggs, separated

• Espresso liqueur or Cognac

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• Whipped cream, pastry cream, or chocolate mousse for filling

plus more for dusting • 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate

DI R E CT I O N S: 1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Oil a half sheet pan and set aside.

5. Allow to cool for another 20 minutes.

2. Combine the flour and cocoa powder in a bowl and set aside. In a double boiler, melt the bittersweet chocolate, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract over low heat and set aside. Beat the egg whites and salt until foamy, then gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until glossy and stiff. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and other 1/3 cup sugar until pale and thick. Then beat the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Then fold in the dry flour and cocoa powder mixture, being careful not to overmix.

6. After cooling, unroll the cake and brush the surface with espresso liqueur or favorite Cognac.

3. Pour into the prepared half sheet pan and bake for 10–12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

4. Remove cake from the pan and place on a dry, clean dish towel, lightly dusted in cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Starting lengthwise, roll the cake tightly and evenly including the towel. (This allows the cake to cool in the desired shape.) At the end of the roll, place it seam side down (so it doesn’t unravel).

7. Choose a preferred filling. Pastry cream, whipped cream, and chocolate mousse are all possibilities. Spread the chosen filling across the cake evenly, leaving a 1-inch space around all corners.

8. Roll cake (without the towel), lengthside first (so it’s long, not short and fat), once again evenly and tightly. Use a clean towel to help transfer rolled cake to either the fridge to chill, or the freezer to store. Chill at least 2 hours if immediately decorating, or freeze for up to 1 month.

9. Decorate as desired and enjoy. We’ve included a few pictures of our cakes for your inspiration.

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When you support these creative locals, you’re giving a precious gift to us all: a future of sustainable local prosperity, in communities that hum with realized dreams. It’s never been more important than it is right now. And you simply can’t do better anywhere else.

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Makers and independent buyers fill local boutiques with apparel your loved ones will be thrilled to wear, whether street chic, seasoned workwear, comfy cozy knits, or classic cuts, from intimates to outer shells.

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Pillows, snuggly throws, linens, heavenly scented candles, the perfect pottery, a big leather chair for that special someone—it’s the personal touches that make it home, after all.

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Give them a fabulous future: a reservation or gift card for a local chef-made dinner, a world-class destination, a session of an old favorite pastime, or the chance to try something new.

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Meet The Owner

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Shopping by appointment was added in response to pandemic safety requirements and has been a huge hit, says owner and CEO Melissa Orsini. “We offer a discrete and luxurious shopping experience, in a space that is welcoming to all people,” she says. “We offer free bra fittings and appointments. We also have a website where customers near and far

can browse at the discretion of their own homes. During the shutdown, I remained busy selling online as best as possible and that helped me stay afloat. Once we reopened, we began offering in-store and virtual appointments, which allowed us to be open but remain safe. During appointments, we require customers to wear masks or face coverings and provide hand sanitizer for those who want to browse the racks. After customers finish their appointments, we thoroughly clean and reorganize the shop, sanitizing common surfaces and steam cleaning any garments that were previously tried on and unpurchased.”

Last fall, the store began accepting returns again—Melissa had figured out a safe sterilization process—and, on the weekends, Salix is now welcoming up to five masked walk-in customers at a time to its cozy nest upstairs at Water Street Market. But

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here’s nothing like the feeling of a truly fine garment next to your skin to make you feel pampered. You can hunt in vain for that feeling in an impersonal department store or take your chances shopping online—or make an appointment for personal shopping at Salix Intimates in New Paltz, where high quality can be found in elegant styles, all of it sustainably sourced and ethically produced. Talk about next-level sexy; this is lingerie that will make you feel genuinely good on so many levels.

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“My goals have always been to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, where everyone feels good about themselves and their bodies.” –Melissa Orsini, owner

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“We offer a discrete and luxurious shopping experience, in a space that is welcoming to all people.” –Melissa Orsini, owner

the appointments aren’t going anywhere—you can book via the website, by phone, or by email.

Even before there was a pandemic in the mix, Melissa has always known that a practical sense of safety was key to a great lingerie shopping experience. “My goals have always been to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, where everyone feels good about themselves and their bodies,” she says. “There’s nothing like that moment when a person feels ecstatic from finding the perfect underwear, when they feel amazing inside and out. It is why I do what I do!”

Your Salix Intimates purchase will also make you feel good in ways that go far beyond skin-deep.

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items that help people reduce their waste,” says Melissa. “Sustainability is a buzzword these days, but I believe that reducing your footprint should be accessible to everyone. It does not have to happen overnight.

I love to show folks that we can all take small steps towards living a less wasteful lifestyle, and that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.”

Melissa grew up in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood “before it was trendy,” she says, “when there was still space for small business and community.” She always knew that her life’s work would revolve around sustainability, while not being quite sure what that might look like—until she realized it could apply to work she had already grown to enjoy. “I worked for several years managing and operating a small business in Williamsburg that specializes in luxury lingerie and sexual wellness, learning the trade and

making connections with vendors. Over time, I began to wonder, what if I could sell lingerie but focus on minimal waste and providing well-made, sustainably conscious, and ethically sourced garments?”

Paltz. It reminded me of the eclecticness of the Williamsburg I grew up in, with all exceptional small businesses, but set in the mountains of the Hudson Valley.

It’s the best of both worlds.”

Melissa traveled most of the US looking for the perfect spot, someplace where there was room for the kind of upstart creativity that she’d grown to love in pre-trendy Williamsburg. “I found myself always coming back to the Hudson Valley,” she says. “Years prior, my family settled here looking for a place that could offer the strength of community away from the bustle of the city.

I eventually followed them and fell in love with New

In the summer of 2018, her parents spotted a vacancy at Water Street Market and the rest is history. “I submitted an application and was approved. It happened really fast,” she recalls, “I honestly opened the store before I even had an apartment to live in here, splitting my time between the city and New Paltz for the first couple weeks. It all worked out in the end and I’m so happy it did.”

With the opening of Salix Intimates, Hudson Valley residents and tourists finally have a place to shop for undergarments that meet standards for ethics and excellence alike. “I try to stand out by incorporating lingerie styles that are different from what you might find at other stores,” Melissa says. “I focus on fit and color, lace patterns, and overall construction. Every brand at Salix is ethically produced, and I make sure that each vendor adheres to high production standards, paying their factory workers a livable wage and producing their garments in safe facilities. Our brands also produce garments using eco-friendly materials that are locally sourced or recycled. The store itself 89

“Every brand at Salix is ethically produced, and I make sure that each vendor adheres to high production standards, paying their factory workers a livable wage and producing their garments in safe facilities.” –Melissa Orsini, owner

is warm and inviting. I want to make sure that our customers feel comfortable when entering the store and throughout their shopping experience.”

coming back! My main focus is not to necessarily sell something to everyone that walks in, but to make sure that everyone has a positive, memorable experience.”

The light-filled shop with the Wallkill River views has been a hit with locals, students, and tourists alike, welcoming customers of every body type, size, and budget. (There’s a student discount of 15% no matter which school you go to, a 20% discount for your birthday, and sales run through the year. There’s a newsletter you can sign up for to stay in the loop.)

When was the last time you had an experience like that shopping for underwear?

Yeah. Come visit Melissa in her sunshiny, plant-filled boutique. “Underwear shopping is nerve-wracking enough for a lot of people,” she observes. “I love making it feel accessible, ethical, and luxurious, from the curated offerings to the individualized consultation. And seeing Salix take shape from the dream I had in my head to the reality is incredibly rewarding.”

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ift shopping should never be about settling; the experience should be a gift in and of itself.

One should feel warmly welcomed, surrounded by an array of such amusing wonders that the hard part is choosing; the memory of the purchase adds joy to the presentation. And if you wind up spending less than you’d expected and have a tad left over for coffee or a glass of wine, so much the better.

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Karen Clark Adin understands. “My basic gifting tenet is that giving gifts, including gifts to yourself, is all about the exchange of energy. If it’s your birthday and I go into a store able to spend $15 and find something for $20, the angst goes with the gift. But if you find that perfect treat for $12, the joy comes with it, too. Gifting is about positive loving energy; Bop to Tottom is about making it accessible to more people. It’s not about money, it’s about love; that’s where I started and it’s still what I go by.”

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The authentic humans that come in are so delightful—great loyal customers who know and acknowledge that shopping locally is critical to the community.”–Karen Clark Adin, owner

Karen grew up in Syracuse and graduated from SUNY Cortland, then wandered for a while, and everywhere she went, she was drawn to marketplaces as the heart of a community’s culture. After living in Boston, she resettled in the Hudson Valley and found work at a small family-run upholstery shop in Rhinebeck. “We did everything for the home—drapes, cushions, furniture—until they went out of business after a family tragedy,” she says. “Upholstery shops are like blacksmiths—you don’t see many of them any more.” She went on to work for Yink Ink, which sold hand-painted childrenswear, 96

and then to manage Anyone Can Whistle, the onetime retail outpost of Woodstock Percussion.

Her experiences left her with a passion for craftsmanship and quality, and a burning desire to open a business of her very own.

And she knew right where she wanted it to be, having fallen in love with the rich history and soulful architecture of Kingston’s Stockade District.

That was in the late 1990s, and when Karen told people what she wanted to do, they laughed and then looked worried when they realized she wasn’t joking. Kingston was still reeling from the loss of all

“Gifting is about positive loving energy; Bop to Tottom is about making it accessible to more people.”–Karen Clark Adin, owner

those IBM jobs earlier in the decade, and Uptown felt like a cross between a ghetto and a ghost town.

“I was so charmed by Uptown,” she says. “Everybody thought I was absolutely crazy. But I thought having a store there would just be awesome.”

Awesome possibilities, of course, are only brought into reality by those who dare—and Karen dared.

She jumped in with both feet, becoming president of the Kingston Uptown Business Association, founding the still-thriving Kingston Farmers Market, and doing everything she could to be the proverbial change: She’s served on the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. Board, the Arts Alliance of Ulster County, Hudson Valley Aids Auction, Friends of the Senate House, Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, YWCA, Kingston Tourism Task Force, City of Kingston Board of Ethics, and the Ulster County School to Work Program. She’s currently on

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the Board of Trustees for SUNY Ulster.

Meanwhile, she’s been growing a destination shop. “I just let the store evolve and have a life of its own,” she says. “Besides locals, we have a slew of customers who don’t live here but stop in every time they pass through and say hello.

For instance, I know I’ll see Roz from Long Island once a month. Her son-inlaw drives her up here; she’s 89 years old. The authentic humans that come in are so delightful—great loyal customers who know and acknowledge that shopping locally is critical to the community.”

Regulars never know what they’re going to find. “I love the variety. I get so excited seeing the newest things people come up with; so many are hysterical,” Karen says. At the moment, she’s enjoying the results of a candle company’s scent-naming contest.

“They asked their customers for suggestions. So now we have ‘Tiger King: Smells like meth and that bitch Carole Baskin;’ we have Quarantine, which smells like ‘Zoom calls that should have 98

been emails,’ and ‘Class of 2020,’ which smells like ‘The longest senior skip day.’

If you lose your sense of humor, forget it; you’re going down.”

The pandemic has put a temporary halt to one of Karen’s favorite parts of the job—traveling around to shop for products in person. “Merch is not easy to come by these days,” she says. “All the trade shows were cancelled, which is usually where buyers find cool things, so we are all resorting to online, paper catalogs (yes, companies have started printing them again!), and many phone calls, texts, and pictures. Much different than seeing merch in person. Challenging, to say the least.”

But she’s never been one to shirk a challenge or ignore a reality, and Bop to Tottom is now your go-to outpost for the quintessential pandemic accessory.

“Masks!” she says. “We have the most amazing masks: rhinestones, sequins, tie-dye, emoji; you name it, we’ve got it.

I mean, sea creatures, jungle animals— just a really extraordinary selection.”

Bop to Tottom has been awarded Best Gift Shop awards from Hudson Valley Magazine and the Daily Freeman. A measure of customer loyalty, the shop continues to thrive without e-commerce.

“We are old-school and believe in human interactions, since we are all social beings; however, as a result of COVID, we are currently in the process of putting an e-commerce site together,” Karen says.

In addition to her merchandise, Karen curates her sales team with exquisite care.

“I look for authenticity in a person,” she says of her hiring standards. ”Be real—no haughtiness or pretense whatsoever.

The candidate needs to be human, with a sense of humor; if the individual is real, original, and authentic I can pretty much train them to do anything. All candidates audition for several days to see if all of us are compatible.”

In 2015, Bop to Tottom relocated to a bigger spot on Wall Street. Karen is eager to see what kind of Uptown will emerge from the churn of the pandemic and accompanying real estate boom,

and is determined to keep her own focus right where it’s always been— providing a mecca for comfortable, affordable fashion and fun for all ages, a place where Kingston residents bring their guests to show off what they most love about living here. Bop to Tottom is a love match of quality and wit.

“It’s about building community, that is what we all need to be doing,” she says.

“More than ever, same as ever. We are all in the same storm, but some are in a yacht and some in a rowboat. A strong community gives people the faith and belief that we will all be all right.

“You do good things and you can’t go wrong. You just never lose that way. And every single one of us needs as much good karma as we can get.”

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Winterizing a home often means sealing off the cracks and batting down the hatches, but it can also mean transforming your space into an inviting retreat to escape the drab, gray days of winter. Home dĂŠcor plays a huge role in adding a feeling of winter coziness and warmth.

Especially if you are working from home, or the kids are learning at home, you’ll want to have spaces that feel like refuge from your desk and from the cold. Here are ideas both simple and grand that will set you on your way to creating your own cozy cabin in the woods.

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The darkness of the winter season is an opportunity to bring light into your home. Whether it’s during the day or the evening, a fire in the fireplace always makes a home cozier. If your home doesn’t have a fireplace, consider adding a high-efficiency wood burning or pellet stove. These heaters not only provide warmth, but they can also help with the heating bills.

Candles have a similar effect—their warm glow can be enough to make any space feel more cozy. Choose jewel tone colors or even simple beeswax, and cluster the candles around a room—it will instantly become a refuge. If you prefer scented candles, choose something woodsy like fir or cedar—a gentle reminder of the winter forest outside.

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Just as we add layers to our wardrobe for the winter season, it’s important to do the same to our home. This is the time to prepare for Old Man Winter’s fury, and it’s all about enhancing comfort! Add beautiful blankets to the ends of beds for those frigid nights, put mohair or velvet pillows along with a soft plush throw on the sofa, and trade those crisp cotton sheets for soft, cozy flannel. Use colors and textures that reflect the season and offset the barren surroundings—think deep burgundy, winter green, and icy blue that come in soft cashmere and timeless wool. Put on your slippers, whip up a cup of spicy chai or matcha, and grab a good read as you wrap yourself up and escape from the chill.

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Take time to indulge yourself by making your bathroom a warm and inviting place to be. Draw up a leisurely bath with the warm glow of candles to set the mood of relaxation, and simply meditate in the peace and quiet, or listen to some of your favorite relaxing music. Follow up with an indulgent skincare routine to calm that wintry dry skin. Who says you can’t have your own spa treatment right at home?

If your bathtub at home isn’t quite doing the trick, take it up a notch and get yourself a hot tub. It’s a sound purchase that will help you get through every winter, and there’s nothing like warming up in hot bubbling water while watching the quiet snowfall around you.

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There’s nothing like the smell of bread in the oven or a simmering stew on the stove to help warm up a home and stir anticipation. Even if we can’t invite guests to our table this winter, it is well worth the effort to get a bean soup or beef stew going early in the day to look forward to later in the evening, and perhaps again a few days later. While you’re at it, test out your bread making skills or whip up a batch of biscuits to for a truly hearty meal. Lay out some sparkly or wintry plaid place mats, and invite a friend or loved one to join you virtually. Radiate the warmth you create a home—we could all use a little extra this winter.

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sunshine in

If you’re looking to take your winters at home to the next level, a sunroom is a picture-perfect way to bring in the energy of the warm winter sun while soaking up the benefits of its all-important provision of Vitamin D. A glass addition will not only create a sun-filled space and lift your spirits, but it will keep an array of plants thriving, allowing you to bring the beauty of the outdoors indoors.

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color and ambiance

For a truly colorful way to brighten up your home this winter, try adding tile or a fresh coat of paint to the walls. This is a relatively easy, affordable, and lasting way to change the ambiance of any room, or just freshen up a small space. Wallpapers are also available in myriad designs, from subtle to textural, and even come in peel-and-stick form to add to one wall for effect, or above bookshelves for a simple touch. When you’re done, consider a new set of window treatments to enhance the look.

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Conveniently located in the Hudson Valley, New York Stewart’s comfortable size, modern amenities, friendly staff, and focus on customer care make getting to and flying out of the airport hassle-free. Featuring services from Allegiant, American, Delta and JetBlue, NY Stewart is the easiest way to travel in and out of the region.

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