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a mouth-watering spring

garden party The satisfying crunch of garden-fresh and seasonal asparagus. The sweetly tart bite of a bursting ripe cherry. The newly floral air blowing through the endless fields. These are the wonders that come along with spring time in our valley. Family and friends from all around come to enjoy the sweet nectar of dining within your joyfully alive home garden.

The table is set with bouquets of fresh cut local flowers, the fresh cherry lemonade is being sipped upon by your loved ones, and a seasonally delicious and wholesome meal is on the way.

Cherry Lemon Refresher

For a refreshing drink that’ll be sure to keep your guests cooled off and asking for more, mix up some fresh cherry lemonade. Cherries are at their peak ripeness and now is the time to take advantage of their juicy goodness and vitamin C kick.

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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups: freshly squeezed lemons 1 cup: sugar 3 quarts: cold water 1 cup: finely chopped fresh cherries

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Ingredients 1/3 cup: white balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp: dijon mustard 1/2 tsp: fresh, chopped rosemary 2/3 cup: olive oil 1/2 cup: crumbled goat cheese 4-6 ounces: mesclun greens 6 finely chopped fresh cherries pinch sea salt and black pepper

Tossed Mesclun Salad with Ripe Cherry and Fresh Chevre Entice your taste buds with a sprightly and light tossed mesclun salad with cherry vinaigrette. Visit your local farm stand or market to pick up the greens, cherries and cheese.

Begin by combining vinegar, mustard, rosemary, pepper and salt, oil, and cherries in bowl and mix briskly until the oil and vinegar have been well combined. After making sure the greens are cleaned and dried, toss mesclun greens with dressing until the leaves are properly coated. Toss in the goat cheese and serve fresh with a crack of pepper and thinly sliced and toasted sourdough bread for a nice crunch.

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Start the marinade by briskly whisking the oil, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a deep mixing bowl. Add the beef and mushrooms and coat with the marinade, being sure to mix thoroughly.

Seal with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least eight hours. Preheat an outdoor grill on high, and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking. Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid.

Carefully pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Next reduce the heat to medium/low, and gently simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting. Stack pieces of green pepper, beef, red pepper, mushroom, and onion onto skewers until all ingredients are skewered and accounted for. Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing with the flavorpacked marinade reduction until the kabobs are nicely browned on all sides and the meat is only slightly pink in the center (about 10-15 minutes).

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1/3 cup: vegetable oil 1/2 cup: soy sauce 1/4 cup: lemon juice 1 tbsp: dijon mustard 1 tbsp: Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp: cracked black pepper 1 tsp: salt 1 1/2 lbs le an beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 clove finely minced garlic 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks 1 large onion cut into large squares 2 green bell peppers cut into chunks ushroom caps cleaned of excess 15 m dirt with a damp paper towel 8 metal skewers

For the protein, take advantage of the fresh meat available in our valley and decorate your table with vibrant and wonderfully tender grilled beef shish kabobs. Brykill Farm has a great selection of local free range beef that will be sure to please. For those who prefer a beef alternative, try a firm textured fish or substitute with zucchini and cherry tomatoes from the farm stand if you’d like.

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Garlicky Asparagus

Try these local spots for your ingredients:

Spring is the time when asparagus comes shooting through the soil for an early season nutritional burst.

To prepare the asparagus, break away the tough lower stem and thoroughly wash each stalk. Boil for three minutes and shock in ice bath to maintain the vibrant green color. Strain and begin to heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Before the oil reaches its smoke point (test by placing a small piece of garlic in the oil. If the oil sizzles then it’s at the perfect temperature), sauté the garlic until lightly golden brown. Add chopped plum tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add asparagus and simmer on medium/ low for 5-10 minutes. Include chopped parsley two minutes before completion and serve with kabobs.

Don’t forget a fresh hunk of locally baked artisan bread (Bread Alone, Alternative Baker) and you’ll be on your way to a roller coaster of deliciousness.

For a simple and delicious dessert clean and halve a few bunches of fresh cherries. Add a few tablespoons of lemon and a dash of sugar to intensify the delicious cherry goodness. Serve with a sprig of fresh garden mint and a dollop of fresh-made and honey-sweetened whipped cream. Fresh fruit cleans the palate and provides for a perfect finale to a wonderful meal.

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If your gardens, lawn and all the wonderful plantings on your homestead could speak to you—what do you think they’d say? They would certainly want to give you the best display possible for all the efforts you’ve put into the flower and veggie gardens. The lawn. The trees. The shrubs and bushes. But since they can’t talk—although we know many gardeners do speak to their plants—VISITvortex contacted the experts, “property whisperers” who know just what your precious greenery would want to say to you if they could talk.

If Gardens Could Talk Gardening Tips from Local Experts

by Rochelle Riservato Here are some great tips our local professionals have graciously shared about the first things homeowners should think about and do as soon as spring has sprung. From proper soils to driveway run-off—from bringing spring to your front porch and decks with florals and deck gardens to how keeping pests out of gardens can be done. And so much more!

Agway’s Keith McGilvray talks about garden and yard pests: “There are numerous brands and varieties of small animal and deer repellents on the market today. What I recommend in repellent products is to rotate them monthly and use two or three different products that use different ingredients

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Brian Bell of Bell’s Topsoil gives advice on the best soils for gardens and plantings:

Angie of Buzzanco’s Greenhouse gives tips on spring curb appeal and deck gardens:

“First off it’s great to add some curb appeal before your garden is in full bloom—so hang some beautiful florals on your front porch or put planters on your deck filled with early floral color. It’s a way to fulfill garden dreams in small spaces that are also easy-to-reach. Speaking of decks—if you don’t have a lot of property, it’s great to plant herbs, tomatoes, and other

“Because more people are concerned and interested in where their food comes from, starting your own home garden is a great way to become self-sufficient. Many properties in this area don’t have the best soil. It certainly helps to compost as much as possible and add to whatever soil is already there; but at times the soil is so poor to begin with, or has more stones than actual soil, that ordering garden soil that’s ready for planting is the way to go. Then down the road the composting that you do will maintain its fertileness for years to come. Our garden soil is rich in organics, with a neutral pH that’s ready for planting veggie and flower gardens and trees and shrubs. If you already have a garden it’s best to add composted cow manure. And for lawn seeding—it’s best, and more affordable, to order a large amount of special lawn soil.” 622 Mettacahonts Road, Accord. 845-626-0055; visitvortex.com/Bell_Topsoil

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"It certainly helps to compost as much as possible and add to whatever soil is already there; but at times the soil is so poor to begin with, or has more stones than actual soil."

— Brian Bell

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Country Lawnscapes owner Shaun Stokes gives tips on spring lawn care:

“Spring requires going through the entire lawn with blowers and dethatching the area. Then seed any bare spots and repair any areas damaged by snowplows. Remove any debris from

veggies in large pots for an accessible deck garden. And to bring spring into the home—add some Pothos, Philodendrons, Boston Ferns and many other lush beauties as they improve health by using the old oxygen in the air.” Needless to say, it’s a good idea to choose easy-care plants that suit your lifestyle. They require little and give back a lot. 2050 Sawkill-Ruby Road, Kingston.

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so the pest you’re trying to deter doesn't become used to the product. Some repellents should not be used on plants grown for human consumption, so please read and follow label directions.” Agway, 145 Rt 32, New Paltz. 845-255-0050; agway.com

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fittings, changing the oil, and replacing both the spark plug and air filter are all recommended components of basic annual maintenance. Dull and bent blades will tear up your lawn, leaving an uneven cut. Safeguarding your mower from unnecessary breakdowns will keep it running efficiently, saving you time and money throughout the year. G&G Lawn and Power, 4205 Route 209, Stone Ridge. 845-687-7316 the winter months and check for areas matted down from snow as it really affects how grass grows throughout the summer. Since we’ve added this to our yearly maintenance for our clients, we’ve noticed a huge difference in the lawn’s lushness and beauty as it gives a great start to the growing season.” 3056 Route 213, Stone Ridge. 845-687-2118; countrylawnscapes.com

G&G Lawn and Power’s Chris Sauer gives advice on lawn mowing: “Preparing your lawnmower for spring should be a top priority. Sharpening blades, greasing your

"Clear the planting area as soon as the soil can be worked, removing sod or weeds and debris."

— Dan Schoonmaker

Eric Stewart, owner of Greenman Garden Design “The first thing I do in the spring is a quick clean-up of planting beds to remove any spent growth from the previous season—rotting leaves, twigs and other debris that might have accumulated over the winter. Now’s also the time to prune any damaged or broken branches caused by heavy snow, foraging deer or winter kill; but save major pruning for later in the season to avoid sacrificing summer blooms.

Late winter and early spring is also the time to sow poppy seeds.” 3 Mary Davis Road, Accord.

845-687-9166; greenmangarden.com

Herzog’s tool department manager, Fran Caprotti, talks about springtime tools: “I tell people to bring in lawn mowers, tillers, weed-whackers, and all their landscaping tools to be tuned up so that they will run efficiently; I also suggest having blades sharpened at least one or two times a season. I’d like to mention that Stihl, a family owned company, has come out with some environmentally friendly, high-end battery-operated tools that perform like gas operated tools but produce no emissions; we have string-trimmer weed-whackers, hedge clippers, leaf blowers, chain saws, and lawn mowers. It’s a good idea to check these out if you’re in need of any of these tools.” Kingston Plaza. 845-3386300; herzogs.com

Mike Soule, owner of Mike’s Earthworks, talks about winter’s damage to driveways: “Many people don't realize that poor drainage is the cause of those potholes and cracks in their driveways. The freeze and thaw of winter can create havoc, and it’s not enough to just fill in the damaged areas—you must be sure to add

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“Clear the planting area as soon as the soil can be worked, removing sod or weeds and debris. Spread a layer of compost or well-rotted manure over soil and cultivate it to a depth of 10 to 12 inches with a spading fork. Cold crops such as peas, broccoli, kale, some lettuces, cabbage, parsley, and spinach, as well as perennial flowers such as sweet peas, poppies, calendula, hostas, and daylilies can be planted as soon as the ground thaws at this time—usually the beginning of March. Bare-root trees and shrubs are planted by early spring, but choose a

Veronica, owner of Veronica Gardens & Landscaping Nursery, offers professional pruning tips:

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"The basic vitals of pruning is to always cut your canes [branches/ growth] on an angle."­—Veronica

“The basic vitals of pruning is to always cut your canes [branches/growth] on an angle.

Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Butterfly Bushes, and many other varieties can only be pruned in the spring—not in fall as they set their buds in the fall and you’ll be losing your spring display.

And, when you prune your canes make sure they don’t touch as they will rub and cause all sorts of blights that can lead to the loss of the plant. Always prune so the plant is open by cutting most of the lateral growth out. As for fruit trees…cut the lateral growth on a fruit tree and cut the top leader down so the tree gets bushy.”

110 Kripplebush Road, Stone Ridge. 845-6879026; visitvortex.com/Veronica_Gardens_Landscaping_Nursery

“An important note when mulching your flower beds in the spring is don’t heap up the mulch around the bark of trees—because in doing so the bark will decompose and harm the tree.”

Ben Sprenger and Son Landscaping, 212 Maple Avenue, Tillson. 845-253-0034

Dan Schoonmaker, owner of Saunderskill Farms, talks all about spring planting:

cool, cloudy day if possible. You can start your plants indoors in mid-April or wait and buy flats of seedlings—then plant them as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Although you should watch the weather, the full moon in May is an official day to go by.” 5100 Route 209, Accord.

845-626-2676; saunderskill.com

For more tips on spring annual's, perennials & veggies also talk to the folks at Adam's, Apple Bin, Barthel's Farm, Wright's Farm, Wallkill View Farm and Gallo's Nursery.

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enough material in order to crown the driveway so the water—definitely the spring rains—can run off to the sides.” 143 Schoonmaker Lane, Stone Ridge. 845-687-9117; visitvortex.com/ Mikes_Earthworks

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Werner Sprenger of Ben Sprenger and Son Landscaping speaks about proper mulching:

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The sprawling peaks of the Blackhead Range text & photography by Eric Ortner

Eastern view of Devil's Path from Black Dome Ledge

The Blackhead Range is home to three of the northernmost Catskill high peaks, Blackhead, Black Dome and Thomas Cole mountains. Many Catskill visitors also consider them to be some of the region’s most scenic. The Blackheads offer a few fairly challenging climbs along with some truly breathtaking views of the Devil’s Path to the south and the Hudson Valley to the east.

If you are aspiring to join the Catskill 3500 Club, you are required to ascend Blackhead Mountain summit twice, at least once in the winter. So why not familiarize yourself with the trail this spring?

There are several access points to the Blackhead Range. However, the most direct approach is from the parking area on Black Dome Valley Road (County Route 56) in Maplecrest, NY. The trail

starts out easily enough as you follow the relatively flat Red North Dome Trail along Batavia Kill Creek for just under one mile. At this point the trail meets with the yellow Batavia Kill Trail at a small

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passes a heavily used lean-to conveniently located near Batavia Kill Creek. Shortly after passing the lean-to the yellow trail begins to get much steeper.

There isn’t much of a view at the official summit of Blackhead Mountain because it is shrouded year round by a coniferous forest.

Yet, if you head about 50 yards south on the Long Path past the juncture with the yellow trail, you will come to a nice view of the Hudson Valley. Here, scratched into the rocks and coated with white paint, are the characters “1936 CAMP STEEL.” It’s unclear what the meaning of this etching is; one can only guess at the activities that transpired here in a bygone era. After admiring the view it’s time

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This trail soon meets the Escarpment Trail, which is a popular thru hike on a section of the Long Path (teal marker). At this juncture you should turn right and head due south on the blue Escarpment This section of trail This section of trail is extremely steep Trail. is extremely steep and and demanding with some sections demanding with some sections being moderbeing moderately technical, meaning ately technical, meaning that you might need to use your hands you might need to use your hands to to climb up them. climb up them. In early spring, the trail may be covered by sheets of ice requiring the use of MicroSpikes or crampons for ice traction. For this reason, it is advised that you ascend the eastern side of Blackhead Mountain, while descending its western side. After a long taxing climb of about one mile from the lean-to you will reach Blackhead’s summit.

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stream crossing. From here you follow the yellow trail as it begins a steady moderate incline. Soon the trail

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spring. Incidentally, it is the dark color of this coniferous forest-covered ridge that gives the Blackheads their name.

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to head back over to the yellow trail and head west towards Black Dome.

The hike now follows the yellow trail along the ridge for a while (under a 1/2 mile). This ridgeline can be a great spot for birding on the right day. If

It is the dark color of this coniferous forest-covered ridge that gives the Blackheads their name. you’re lucky you might be able to spot a Purple Finch, which chooses a coniferous forest and mixed woodland for its breeding habitat in the

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The relative ease of the tree-covered ridgeline does not last long, though. You soon begin to descend into the col between Blackhead and Black Dome peaks, known as Lockwood Gap. On the way down be sure to pause and take in the magnificent views of Kaaterskill (High Peak) to the southeast along with the eastern portion of the Devil’s Path and Hunter Mountain. The next summit of the day, Black Dome Mountain, also comes into view at this point. It may seem like a menacing climb from this perspective, but it is only about a 500-foot ascent up to the summit of Black Dome from the Lockwood Gap col. At this point you have the opportunity to turn right and loop back to the car if you are getting too tired to continue. This is not recommended, though, because the view on Black Dome is one of the most rewarding in the Catskills. Instead, you should continue west (straight on the red Black Dome Range Trail to the summit of Black Dome).

The ascent up Black Dome is about .6 miles and is similar in pitch to the descent down Blackhead. There are a few steep ledges that you need to maneuver over, but there are also two rewarding scenic overlooks along the way. Don’t spend too much time at these spots though, because the scenery on the summit of Black Dome Mountain is much better and you

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will most likely be inclined to spend a good deal of time there. From this spot, the entire eastern half of the Devil’s Path is sprawled out before you along with Jewett Valley and Colgate Lake Wild Forest.

From Thomas Cole you need to turn around and retrace your steps back down to Lockwood Gap (unless you have a second car waiting at the Elmer Barnum parking area). At the trail junction on Lockwood Gap you will follow the Black Dome Range Trail, which winds through numerous switchbacks, down to Batavia Kill. Eventually you will reach a great fresh water spring. This

is the perfect place to refill your water bottles if they are running low as a result of the warm spring weather. Once you have rehydrated yourself with the cool pure water, continue your descent to Batavia Kill Creek—a distance of 1.4 miles from Lockwood Gap. At this location you have also completed the loop over Blackhead Mountain and will be on the homestretch back to your car.

All told, if you chose to bag all three peaks, your journey totaled about eight and a half miles and 2,800 feet of elevation gain. Now that’s a spring hike you can be proud of.

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The .8-mile traverse from Black Dome Mountain to Thomas Cole is much easier than the journey from Blackhead to Black Dome. However, the summit on Thomas Cole is nowhere near as rewarding. There is no view on Thomas Cole, which seems sort of ironic since this peak is named after the founding Hudson River School painter. So if you decide that the trail is wearing on you, you won’t be missing much by skipping the Thomas Cole peak. However, at an elevation of 3,950 feet you will need it to join the 3500 Club.

Undercast view from Blackhead

Once again, from this location you have a choice.

If you are a serious peak bagger and still have the energy you may want to continue west along the red trail and head over to Thomas Cole Mountain to pick up your third 3500 peak of the day; or you can turn around and head back down to Lockwood Gap.

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OUTDOORS All bike routes go through Ulster County in the beautiful Hudson Valley beginning and ending at the High Meadow Performing Arts Center located on Route 209 in Stone Ridge.

Expert riders taking on the 50-mile Bud Clarke Memorial Ride will tackle the ascent up the West Trapps of the Shawangunk Ridge toward Minnewaska State Park. The views of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley are spectacular. A thrilling descent follows as riders hit speeds up to 50 mph! Riders make their way past the Trapps cliffs photos by Martin Weiner

as they head back to Stone Ridge along the Wallkill River (Category A and strong Category B riders only).

Advanced riders taking the 30-mile Countryside Ride will journey a loop from the historic houses of Stone Ridge, along the Wallkill River, and by the original stone Gatehouse to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. The ride offers flats, rolling hills, and some several steep (but short) climbs along with fantastic views of the Trapps Ridge and Smiley’s Tower on Skytop (Category B riders).

The 11-mile Ride is a new addition to the Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge. On this route, riders meander southward along the winding Rondout Creek, next to the remnants of one of the historic Delaware & Hudson Canals. The journey, designed for experienced road riders, is generally flat terrain with some hills, and offers glimpses of the majestic Mohonk Mountain House atop the ridge (Category

Parents and children will enjoy a 5-mile Family Ride from the school through the scenic back roads and neighborhoods of Stone Ridge. Much of the route has light rolling hills with a couple of challenging hills (Category D riders).

All rides will be supported by SAG Wagons, directional signs, and strategically located food/water stops. A satisfying lunch will await riders at the Finish Line.

Contact: High Meadow School Attn: Ride The Ridge Committee 3643 Main Street Stone Ridge, NY 12484 www.ridetheridge.org

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On Sunday, June 2 the High Meadow School, located in Stone Ridge, New York, will hold its 6th Annual Ride The Ridge Bike Challenge to raise funds to benefit the new High Meadow Performing Arts Center. Bicycling Magazine has identified Ride the Ridge to its nationwide readership as one of the best cycling events in the month of June!

C riders. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult).

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Hop On Horseback and Hit the Trails

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Ready for a ride? The Hudson Valley is home to many ranches, riding clubs and farms that will let you saddle up, polish off your equestrian skills, and enjoy some lovely scenery.

Expert horsemanship is not required to experience the joys of riding. Several area facilities let you hop on their horses for a supervised ride. Here are a few you may want to visit: Ashokan Horseback Riding Club is a full service riding facility that offers supervised trail riding. Lessons take visitors from the ring down to the river and up the cliffs into the woods. By appointment only. 363 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-657-8021; ashokan.com/riding.

Bear Creek Landing, located in the Bear Creek Restaurant and Recreational Park, features 300 acres of scenic trails for riders of all skill levels. After the ride, visit the restaurant for American and Italian home-style cooking. Routes 214 and 23A, Hunter. 518-263-3839; bearcreekrestaurant.com Bailiwick Ranch and Zoo offers year-round trail riding with wonderful mountain views, including a sunset ride. To add to the fun, there is a petting and exotic animal zoo with picnic areas and a paintball park. The ranch also gives horseback lessons and pony rides. 118 Castle Road off Route 32, Catskill. 518-678-5665; bailiwickranch.com

Coyote Ridge Stables provides trail riding with gorgeous views of the Hudson River. Rides guided by experienced staff are for age 7 and up. There are pony rides for pee-wees as well as English and Western lessons, and an indoor arena. 583 Lattintown Road, Marlboro.

845-236-1136 or 845-236-7556; coyoteridgestableny.com Netherwood Acres includes 100 acres of lush green woodlands, with supervised trail rides and lessons, as well as weekly cross-country rides through wooded areas and fields. An annual five-hour Catskill mountain ride passes the spot where Rip Van Winkle took his nap. Closed

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Stone Tavern Farm lets you ride trails privately or in groups. Children from 6 to 9 years old must have a guide. Take an hour-long trail down to the picnic area by the stream, where the lunch you ordered will await you, and then ride back to the farm. 2080 Upper Meeker Hollow Road, Roxbury.

607-326-3600; stonetavernfarm.com

Mondays and Tuesdays. No credit cards. 883 Netherwood Road, Hyde Park. 845-266-3774; netherwoodacres.net Payne Farms Too is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts looking for an “adventure fix.” The family owned working horse and dairy farm has trails with breathtaking views of the Shawangunk and Catskill mountain ranges. 125 Dubois Road, New Paltz. 845-255-0177; paynefarmtoo.com Pine Grove Ranch lets you ride through 600 acres of mountainside trails in the lush, rambling Catskill Mountains. Visitors can buy a day pass, which includes lunch, pool, waterslides, rides

Coyote Ridge Stables and petting baby animals. There are pony and corral rides for young riders and trail rides for various skill levels, all supervised. Open year round at 30 Cherrytown Road, Kerhonkson.

800-346-4626; pinegroveranch.com Rocking Horse Ranch Resort serves up the kind of Old West activities normally found in a Western-style dude ranch, all included in a vacation package. The supervised trail riding program starts at age 7. For little wranglers there’s a pony ride area. Riding instruction is available. 600 Route 44/55, Highland.

800-647-2624; rhranch.com

Angelstarr Farm specializes in beginner lessons but offers several types of programs for both adults and children. Lessons focus on grooming, tacking and riding but also how to effectively communicate with your horse. Milan.

845-453-3394; angelstarrfarm.com Ashokan Horseback Riding Club takes beginners from the ring into the field, down to the river, then up the cliffs into the woods. Appoint-

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Whether you want your kids to learn more about riding styles and horseback safety or are eager to improve your own equitation skills, there are plenty of fun opportunities for riding lessons in the Valley.

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ments are required. 363 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-657-8021; ashokan.com/riding Duchess Equestrian Center caters to all ages from beginners to advanced and also teaches adult jumping in a bucolic country environment.

The stable and arenas all have natural lighting cover. Open 7 days from 9am to 5pm. 35 Warren Way, High Falls. 845-559-5467; duchessfarm.com Flying Change Farm specializes in beginners and building confidence in riders. Appointments are necessary. Boarding and private lessons are available. 235 Airport Road, Accord.

845-626-0020 or visit their Facebook page.

Green Heron Farm instructs every level of rider, beginners through advanced, including dressage, jumping and pleasure riding, both children and adults. 446 John Joy Road, Woodstock.

845-246-9427; greenheronfarm.com G. Sagamore Stables gives lessons for beginners through advanced riders in English, Western and dressage, but specializes in people who are afraid of horses or have had a bad experience. Boarding is available as are single-day lessons. 2280 East Houck Mountain Road, East Branch. 607-865-8775 or visit their Facebook page.

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Horses and Hounds Stables offers hunter, jumper, and equitation and dressage lessons in large indoor and outdoor arenas that feature dust-free footing. The beautiful 100acre farm is located at 1470 Albany Post Road, Gardiner. 845-895-9376; horsesandhoundsstable.com Lucky C Stables gives lessons in English instruction, evenings and weekends, in a group or private setting. The stables also offer an extensive show schedule and summer camp. Yankee Folly Road, New Paltz.

845-255-3220 or 845-389-7222; luckycstables.com MLC Farms teaches riding to students of all ages and offers training for hunters and jumpers. Open all year long with indoor and outdoor

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trails, as well as little tot rides for riders under 5 years old. 295 Kennels Road, Millbrook. 845489-3925; mlcfarm.com NWF/Nichols Field Riding Club emphasizes barn safety and sensitivity to horses. The farm teaches riding skills to serve all purposes: pleasure, dressage, jumper, cross-country, and carriage driving lessons. Equine assisted learning.

98 Sherman Rd, Kerhonkson. 845-616-3608; nicholsfieldridingclub.com Old Dalton Farm helps riders maximize their skills and riding goals. The farm’s wide range of quality horses accommodates varying levels and disciplines including hunt seat equitation, and jumping. Students also learn horse care and stable responsibilities. 32 Fordington Drive, Poughquag. 845-656-4320; olddaltonfarm.com

Southern Dutchess Equestrian Center offers both private and semiprivate riding lessons for students at all levels, disciplines and ages, in a relaxed, fun-filled safe environment. 187 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls. 845-226-1256; southerndutchess.com Southlands Foundation has a long history of teaching safe and sound horsemanship to children and adults. Lessons including equitation, showing, hunters, trail riding, fox hunting, jumpers, cross-country, and dressage. Beginner through advanced. 5771 Route 9G, Rhinebeck. 845-8764862; southlands.org

Twin Spruce Farm offers a full range of lessons, plenty of stalls, as well as two heated indoor arenas, and available turnout. The farm is located in the foothills of the Catskills, with views of both Mohonk and the Shawangunk Mountains. The focus is on natural horsemanship and helping beginners as well as experienced riders develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals. Kids can hold birthday parties. 306 Route 2, Accord.

For reservations, call 845-242-0251 or 845-687-6499. Visit facebook.com/TSF.NY or twinsprucefarm.com Twin Spruce Farm

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Payne Farms Too gives riding lessons for all ages amid the breathtaking views of the Shawangunk and Catskill mountain ranges.

125 Dubois Road, New Paltz. 845-255-0177; paynefarmtoo.com

Stone Tavern Farm gives Western and English lessons for children, ages 6 and up, and adults.

Pony rides for the wee ones. Helmets are provided. 2080 Upper Meeker Hollow Road, Roxbury. Reservations necessary. 607-326-3600; stonetavernfarm.com

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Rivendell Riding Academy is dedicated to quality instruction on experienced, well-trained ponies and horses. The facilities are geared toward progressive hands-on learning including the proper method for feeding carrots and cleaning tack. 2591 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners. 845-266-3334; rideatrivendell.com

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Rail and multi-use trails:

Western Riding Stables is located in the foothills of the ruggedly beautiful Berkshire Mountains and has over 100 miles of trails with plenty of wildlife. Before starting out everyone gets a crash course in Western riding style with basic safety lessons. 228 Shawchuk Road, Millerton.

518-789-4848; westernridingstables.com

The Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a 3.7-mile rail trail that stretches from Highland toward New Paltz. Once a rail line, this area has been converted into a multi-use trail. 845-691-2066; hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net

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Another great option is the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, a 23.7-mile rail trail running along the former Wallkill Valley Railroad rail corridor from Gardiner through New Paltz. gorailtrail.org

If you’re looking to spend quality time with your own horse there are several trails, public and private, that you can ride on. When visiting a park, it’s a smart idea to call in advance to be sure the trails are fully usable, as various weather conditions can restrict access.

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Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

For farm animals of the non-horse variety, Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (WFAS) is an oasis of love and caring. WFAS focuses solely on those types of animals that are bred and raised for food. WFAS also feels strongly about people adopting a vegan lifestyle, and their tours encourage visitors to take a step back and consider the terribly inhumane ways in which farm animals are treated.

"When we talk about animal suffering in general, the majority of those animals are farm animals," says Jenny Brown, who, along with her husband Doug Abel, founded WFAS in 2004.

Barred Owl at a RWS educational presentation.

Brown says that if you look at a chart of all the animals killed in the US each year, just three percent are those that are killed via hunting, medical experimentation, or euthanasia at shelters. The other 97 percent, one way or another, end up on American dinner tables.

"That's why I chose to focus on the 97 percent, as a true animal lover," Brown says. "These animals receive so little attention."

The American public, Brown believes, "compartmentalizes" the way we actually look at animals: one group is the animals we love—horses, dogs, cats and the like—and the other group is those we eat. And when you witness the way animals are treated in industrial food production, this contrast becomes rather stark.

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Fern the goat and Jenny at WFAS. Photo: Kevin Raper

This diversity of approaches is reflected by five animal rescue groups here in the Mid-Hudson Valley, each with its own area of specialization.

Whether it's domesticated farm animals, the dogs and cats that become members of our families, or the many different birds of prey that call this area home—when an animal or its human caregiver falls on hard times, these groups provide a place of refuge.

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As James Herriot reminds us in his wonderful book, All Creatures Great and Small, animals come in many different shapes and sizes. It is therefore fitting that animal rescue organizations exhibit a similar diversity.

Rehabilitation and adoption techniques that may be right for one type of animal could be very problematic for another. And, of course, mixing together different species in the same facility is not without its difficulties.

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"The main part of what we do, during the summertime months of April through October when we're open to the public, is to talk to people," Brown says.

“They go in with the animals, they meet the animals, they hear their names, they hear their stories.

We make them see the animals as the individuals that they are.”

Brown feels that factory farming engages in practices that, if they were performed on dogs or cats, would land these facilities in criminal court on animal cruelty charges.

manage to get away from its handlers. These "prison breaks" become cute news stories in which the general public tends to cheer for the animal and hope that it makes it to freedom—little realizing that the cheeseburger they're eating very likely originated in the same type of facility.

Brown is aware, however, that many people bristle at the mention of veganism. Her husband, Doug, jokingly refers to a group of vegans as a "buzz kill." So, WFAS is aware that they have a tough row to hoe. Still, the message is getting through more and more.

"Religion is a faith-based thing," Brown says, adding that many people openly accept religious tenets based upon their faith. But veganism

"When they see the animals, we talk about how billions of other animals just like them are living and dying in industrialized animal agriculture," Brown says. Confined to crates, or small pens, many, if not most, industrial farm animals live a hellish existence that most people could barely imagine.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Situated just off the Old Stage Road a few miles south of the Village of Saugerties, Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) is a 110-acre oasis for farm animals. Founded by Kathy Stevens and Jesse Moore back in 2001, the farm was originally situated in the hamlet of Kerhonkson, before moving to its present location in 2003.

In its 12-plus years of operation, the farm has rescued more than 2,000 animals.

"Kathy Stevens, who is our founder and director, grew up on a Virginia horse farm, " says Michelle Alvarez, communications director for CAS. "So, she was surrounded by animals as a child—horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs.

And she developed a very deep love for these animals."

But Stevens also saw the "dark side" of animal domestication through her family's experience of dealing with the horse-racing industry.

"Everything that makes life worth living for these animals, in industrial agriculture it is denied them," Brown says. “We see them and treat them as production units, rather than the sentient beings that they are."

Oddly, several of the animals at WFAS are what is known as "slaughterhouse escapees." Every so often, in an urban setting, an animal will

doesn't rely on faith, she says. "Veganism is a chosen ethical lifestyle based upon facts."

"This is an industry that races horses too hard, and too young, and then essentially discards them when they are no longer profitable to their owners," Alvarez says.

Visit Dylan at WFAS.

After spending about ten years as an educator, Stevens decided she'd had enough of the classroom and returned to what she loves.

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“The goal is to bring the animals here, to a place of safety, to a place of love. To heal their broken bodies and spirits, and to find them permanent, loving, forever homes,� Alvarez says.

CAS is also a place of "transformation", as Alvarez puts it.

"And this is not just for the animals," she says.

"But also for the people who come here."

Eldon is a rescued pot belly pig at CAS. "She did some soul-searching and decided that she wanted to do something that would combine her love of animals with her love of teaching," Alvarez says. "So, Catskill Animal Sanctuary was born."

The sanctuary is currently a who's-who of familiar barnyard denizens that have come from all over the eastern half of the country. They have a thoroughbred gelding by the name of Noah who came from a local abandoned farm, a pair of very cute pigs named Nadine and Peggy Sue who hail from Vermont, a beautiful rooster named Poseidon who came all the way from Kansas City, Missouri, and several dozen others, each of whom have their own information page at the CAS website.

But all of this starts with an initial rescue. Approximately 40 percent of the rescue situations CAS encounters are incidents of "hoarding". If you read the newspapers or watch television, it's likely that you're familiar with this phenomenon in which a person collects more animals than he or she can reasonably care for.

"Many of the animals we rescue have nowhere else to turn," Alvarez says. "And, if you can imagine a horrible animal situation, we have probably seen it. We have seen just a huge spectrum of cruelty and neglect."

Educating the public, then, is an important aspect of the work CAS does. With this in mind, folks can take tours of the farm to meet the animals, and participate in vegan cooking classes. CAS

Mid-Hudson Animal Aid

Another group doing yeoman's work in this area is Mid-Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA) in Beacon. In this case, however, it's creatures of the domestic feline variety who benefit from the work.

"We're a free-range, no-kill home to cats and kittens pending adoption," says Mary Ann Bopp, who is a member of the MHAA board. "'Free-range' means that the majority of the cats and kittens have free run of the building."

The main room at MHAA looks a bit like a daycare center, according to Bopp. The room is loaded with cat toys, high walkways, and larger children's toys on which the cats can enjoy some lounge time.

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"These animals, who are often thought of as commodities, or as entertainment, are sentient beings, intelligent, feeling beings, just like our dogs and our cats," Alvarez says.

also has a day camp for kids during the summer months, and they have a guest house for those who would like to spend an overnight at the farm, which comes complete with a vegan continental breakfast prepared by the CAS chef.

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Each of these animals has its own distinctive personality, Alvarez says. Thus, part of the CAS mission is to show that farm animals have feelings too, and that they should be treated with kindness and dignity.

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MHAA's no-kill policy means that once they take in a cat, that cat will remain at the facility until it's adopted. Some cats, in fact, are there for quite a few years before finding forever homes.

RVAA's practices differ from other shelters, Kopelman says, in that they will accept a dog without undertaking the usual battery of behavioral tests that are done by other types of shelters.

"We've had several that were here for five years, and another that was here for nine years, before they were adopted out," Bopp says.

"If a person needs to surrender the dog, we will take the dog," Kopelman says.

They also take in special needs cats, those with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, for example.

"We do have people who come in who want a special-needs cat," Bopp says. "It's kind of like we have a cat for all people."

Edward a Tabby at MHAA. "When you come into the place, it almost looks like a nursery," Bopp says. "It's kind of our cat nursery."

Bopp says that the free-range approach is really much more humane for cats. Those of us who have cats as pets know full well their independent nature—and the fact that they hate being confined.

"We want to give them an environment that is more home-like, and allows people to come into the facility and socialize with the animals, and to see them in a place that replicates how their house might be," Bopp says.

And all of MHAA's cats are on Petfinder.com.

So, if you are looking for feline companionship, be sure to surf over and take a look at what they have to offer.

Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption

Accord-based Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption (RVAA) is in many ways similar to MHAA, only they tend to specialize in animals of the canine variety.

“We are the only open-admission shelter in Ulster County," says manager Jane Kopelman. "This means we will take any dog that needs to be surrendered.”

Kopelman says that RVAA accepts somewhere in the range of about 250 dogs annually, but that the community outreach the organization does is part of an overall effort to limit the number of dogs people in the area have to surrender. In some instances, Kopelman says, a person or family may have fallen on hard times and can no longer afford to feed and care for their dog.

"They may not have money for the vet, or they may not be able to pay for food," Kopelman says.

"So, we help people with that; we help people with training advice if someone is having problems housebreaking a dog. That kind of thing."

While their shelter services are limited to dogs, RVAA does offer advice and vet services for cats as well. Spaying and neutering feral cats, for example, is one of the things RVAA does to help reduce these populations.

If you are in need of advice, spaying and neutering for your pet, or if you would like to adopt a dog, RVAA is a place you can turn. They will also house a dog temporarily if someone is forced into a living situation in

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Last, but in no way least, on the list is Ravensbeard Wildlife Sanctuary in Saugerties. In this case, as the organization's name suggests, the focus is on creatures of the wild, avian variety.

"We get about 100 to 150 animals each year," says Ellen Kalish, director of Ravensbeard. "Most of the birds we take in are red tails [hawks] and barn owls. Approximately 50 percent of the animals we get are a result of car strikes."

Dogs playing outside of RVAA.

Thus, the rescue process usually begins when a concerned citizen sees an injured bird on the side of the road and brings it to Ravensbeard. One person, according to Kalish, actually had a hawk become wedged in the grill of her car. Fortunately, the bird was able to free itself. But it was also clearly injured, so the woman called Kalish.

And, even though Ravensbeard's focus is now birds exclusively (they used to rehab wild mammals as well), Kalish encourages people to call if they see an injured mammal. Ravensbeard will help point the person in the right direction.

"We have an entire network of rehabbers for all of New York state," Kalish says. "There are some rehabbers that do only squirrels, some that do only mice, some that do only bobcats."

Baby Barn Owls. Photo: Andrew Garn

These five organizations are just a small fraction of animal rescue groups here in New York. The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, for example, does work very similar to CAS. And this writer contributes to Big Cat Rescue down in Florida; they specialize in lions, tigers, cougars, and the like. All the groups mentioned here, we should remember, are nonprofits. So, even if you can't take in a rescued dog or cat, there is no reason why you shouldn't spend some of your disposable income on a tax-deductible donation. Most of these types of groups receive no help from government, so it's up to us to ensure they can continue their good work.

Resources

▶ casanctuary.org ▶ animalsforadoption.org/rvaa ▶ midhudsonanimalaid.org ▶ ravensbeard.org ▶ woodstocksanctuary.org

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Ravensbeard Wildlife Sanctuary

Once a bird at Ravensbeard reaches the stage where it's healthy, the goal is always to release it back into the wild. But if a bird can no longer fly, or has some other permanent injury, then it becomes a full time resident.

The group often takes these birds to area schools in an effort to help educate children about the importance of saving these magnificent creatures.

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Mendoza’s original intent was to open up an interior design studio. However, she switched gears and opened the doors of her first retail shop in January 2008.

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When a restaurant fire next door burned the shop to the ground in 1978, Sapiro reinvented himself, opening a new store nearby for blue jeans and tops. This venture was also named Pegasus. It was a success. In the early ‘80s he opened a second store across the street dubbed Pegasus Too and offered Frye boots and wooden clogs.

“This was my first foray into footwear.” Little did Sapiro know how prominently footwear would figure in his business career.

After working at the Omega Institute for a few summers, Sapiro fell in love with the Valley and relocated to Woodstock in 1988. That summer, he opened Pegasus Footwear in a tiny 400-squarefoot store on the edge of Woodstock.

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The new enterprise was not an immediate success.

“The first few years were a struggle,” Sapiro recalled, “as I was running the store by myself, with some part-time help. I was working six days a week. The store was so small, I had to keep some inventory in my garage, and when I began to date the woman who lived in the upstairs apartment next to the store, I kept inventory up there too.”

The woman who offered storage space would eventually offer her heart; the pair has been married for 23 years.

“All of my staff is really ‘into’ shoes, and it shows,” Sapiro said. “Most of my full-time staff has been with me for several years. It takes a good bit of time and energy to train our sales associates to enhance the customers’ buying experience.”

Len Sapiro admits, jokingly, that a shoe fetish guides his business philosophy.

In 1999, Pegasus launched a website for online sales to sell their shoes beyond the Valley. Sales grew steadily every year, attracting customers across

Better times were soon to come. Pegasus moved to its present location in 1998. In 2002, a second location opened its doors in New Paltz with a greater square footage than the Woodstock store. In the summer of 2012, Sapiro opened Pegasus KIDS Shoes, right next to the New Paltz store.

Pegasus Shoes currently offers more than 75 brands, serviced by a staff of 14—seven full-time and seven part-time.

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the globe. However, profits began flagging in 2007, as chain store conglomerates gobbled up the majority of online sales. Sapiro was forced to downsize his Internet sales operation and now only offers clogs online.

However, there is still room for growth: This March, Pegasus Footwear will open the doors to a third store in Rhinebeck.

“I love shoes, and tend to buy more shoes than I should,” he admits. “This is great for our customers, but sometimes not so for the bottom line.

My goal for Pegasus Footwear has always been to simply have the best shoe store I can.”

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“Shoes are my passion. I don’t exactly know why— maybe it has to do with colors, textures, shapes, and mechanics. I still get excited when I see the next season’s collections. I have traveled all over the world searching for the most innovative footwear.

For me, the buying process is the most fun.

Len Sapiro admits, jokingly, that a shoe fetish guides his business philosophy.

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There is something very special about Kingston.

Not only is it a city that enjoys all of the benefits of great restaurants, culture, and shopping; it’s also one of the major cities in the Hudson Valley. This alone means it enjoys some extraordinary traits — it is riddled with artists, spectacular views, and a rich history.

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Kingston sits aside the Hudson River, and is known for three distinct regions—Midtown (housing the City Hall Building, Ulster Performing Arts Center, shops, cafes, and urban markets); Uptown (including the historic Stockade district with its antique flavor and charming architectural overhangs); and the Downtown waterfront region also known as the Rondout West-Strand Historic District.

However, there are elements that make Kingston stand out even more. For one, Kingston was the

first capital of New York in 1777 and was burned by the British later that year.

It was a transportation hub in the 19th century, taking advantage of the rail, river, and canal connections it had. Also, Kingston was named one of the top places for artists by Business Week Online—of course this doesn’t surprise us. Traveling to and from New York City also brings a wealth of opportunity and culture to Kingston. The Trailways Bus is a perfect way to get back and forth with ease.

The Stockade District is the quaint and unique historic area of Kingston’s Uptown. If you are looking

for history, you will want to stay in this rich part of our American past. The Stockade has many original stone landmark buildings, such as the Old Dutch Church and the Senate House. As the first capital of New York, Kingston established itself with government buildings, stone homes, and businesses that fed off the local industry and benefited from the railroad and canals, as well as importing and exporting goods on the river. Aside from the fascinating walks through history that can be had, Uptown Kingston is now home to amazing restaurants and galleries, and privately owned shops.

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So, how can you plan a weekend with so much to see? Here are some ideas. For a stay in the heart of the Historic Up-

town Stockade District with amazing personal service and amenities, look no further than Suite Dreams at Dream Weavers. Get the experience of a big city boutique hotel right in the heart of the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Another great stay in the Stockade... would be just down the street at the Inn at Boitson’s, situated above the top-rated Boitson’s Restaurant, with modern style apartments with all of the amenities. You can settle in and enjoy all that Kingston has to offer, without having to step into a car for days! For a more traditional hotel stay, choose the Holiday Inn. After checking in Friday evening, you may want to get some food. The hardest part of this task is going to

be deciding what amazing restaurant to go to! If you are in Uptown Kingston, you are surrounded by exquisite culinary selections. For dinner your first night consider the Hoffman House on North Front Street in the Stockade District. This unique building once served as fortification and a lookout for colonists. Today, the Hoffman House serves to fortify your body with delicious steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pasta and desserts. Enjoy their open-air patio, and choose from their tavern menu if you prefer a gourmet approach to some favorite basic dishes!

Boitson’s Restaurant is another fabulous option on North Front Street (and simple if you are staying at their Inn). It is a neighborhood restaurant where all walks of life seem to meet to get their hunger fed—whether it is a burger or fresh oysters you are craving, this casual dining experience will make you feel well served. Relax under the tin-roof on a leather banquet chair and enjoy the bistro atmosphere in style.

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After-hours enjoy the bar... at BSP Lounge. The Stockade Tavern is a great place to unwind also—a traditional tavern specializing in old-school crafted cocktails. They also have a great selection of beer, wine, and small plates. If you are in the mood for something more private, pick up a bottle of wine from Blue 57 and head back to your room.

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If you are like most humans, you owe yourself a truly relaxing excursion. At Birch Body Care you can treat Hudson Coffee Traders

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yourself to a massage at prices you can afford! Get the amazing benefits of massage therapy done by highly trained and qualified massage therapists who work with you to meet your individual needs, and with the flexibility of walking in or scheduling a session in advance.

Also don’t miss... Kingston Farmers’

Market on Saturdays in Uptown Kinston. It runs from the end of May thru November. There you can pick from many local foods including artisan cheeses, fresh-grazed meats, and honey. You can also stop off at Fleisher's Grassfed and Organic Meats.

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After your morning excursion you may already be craving lunch!

For a cozy lunch try Hudson Coffee Traders.

There you can enjoy fresh baked goods and sandwiches and perfect espressos, lattes and cappuccinos. They've become known for their beautiful latte art! If you are in the mood for delicious, casual, and quirky, head to Lucy’s Tacos for affordable Tex-Mex cuisine.

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Or visit the Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston, the former 1857 home of the Wiltwyck Hose Company, featuring antique firefighting artifacts. Another historic option is a visit to the Senate House, the building where the first New York State Senate met in September and October 1777, when the building was the home of Abraham Van Gaasbeek. Built in 1676, it is the oldest public building in America. The adjacent museum, built in 1927, contains the largest collection of John Vanderlyn paintings, drawings and papers in the country.

After all that touring, you’ll be ready for an amazing meal.

Santa Fe Uptown is situated in the landmark "11 Main" building, and offers a playful atmosphere with fresh, authentic, from scratch, Mexican food. Or for quite a different palate, try Le Canard Enchaine and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a brief excursion to France.

If you can arrange it, at night enjoy the first

Saturdays, Kingston Art Receptions. Held throughout Kingston in various galleries and sponsored by the Arts Society of Kingston, this is a great way to meet the crowd with some wine, cheese, and lots of art!

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Kingston offer narrated walking tours from May to October. Highlights of the tour include viewing the many 18th-century limestone houses still standing in the Stockade District, the site of the drafting of the New York State Constitution in 1777, and the Old Dutch Church Burying Ground.

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Outdated, an “antique cafe” with an eclectic mix of vintage goods and antiques, and some fine baked goods and farm-fresh menu. It’s a combined dining and shopping experience at Outdated, as everything in the cafe (down to the chair you sit in) is for sale. For a more traditional breakfast head to Deising's, offering a full menu where everything is made from scratch and tastes delicious!

Then, spend the afternoon immersed in the local history of the region. The Friends of Historic

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To prepare for a day of shopping...

at some very unique independently owned stores, try Sunday breakfast at Dominick’s Café, on the busy corner of Front and Wall streets. There you can sit and watch people walk past while you enjoy a fresh mug of coffee and a flavorful biscotti or Panini created by Dominick’s family recipes rich in old world flavor. Nearby Ulster Savings Bank will service your banking needs, if you need some cash for the rest of the day.

All fueled up and ready to go,

head to John Street and visit The Edelweiss Soap Company, where they have been making handmade goat milk soap since 2001. And then stop in Art Riot to nurture the artist or crafter in yourself. They have great supplies, a gallery, and workshops and events as well.

Then, it’s a hop, skip and a jump to Wall Street, lined with shops and galleries. Stop in to Blue-Byrd’s Haberdashery & Music for a creative selection of CDs, a wide variety of hats (ranging from knit caps to Australian outback hats), and other accessories like ties and suspenders. Bop to Tottom is a fabulous store with the latest in fashion accessories, lighting, gifts, and jewelry.

Tonner Dolls carries finely crafted dolls, known for features such as hand-painted details, and costuming that reflect a designer’s touch.

Also on Wall Street is Schneiders Jewelers—a traditional, full service, family owned jewelry store. Schneiders offers a wide variety of beautiful gifts and jewelry, featuring South African Gems, Vera Bradley, Pandora, Simon Pearce, and many others.

For a fun little side trip, hop on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. The CMRR boasts several train rides.

They include The Esopus Creek Scenic Train out of Mt. Tremper, which offers a 5-mile roundtrip along the Esopus Creek with the beauty of the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop. The Kingston Shuttle (Saturdays May-October) celebrates the city of Kingston.

I think by now you’ll be hungry for lunch, so for fresh and delicious South American fare

try Gabriel’s Café on Wall Street. Gabriel’s has a delicious menu that includes many locally sourced vegetarian

and vegan options, including fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and a variety of coffee drinks. Or try the aptly named Yum Yum in Kingston for an urban feeling noodle bar with a great selection of noodle bowls and Asian street food.

Now that you’re replenished, get back to shopping on North Front Street. Here you’ll find creative, locally owned shops

like Columbia Beauty Supply, a full service costume, beauty and wig shop. Nearby you’ll find the unique Parent Teacher Store, filled with resource books and educational games, toys, art supplies and puzzles.

And if you are looking for some special crafts, a local copy center, or a professional matting of the new artwork you bought, stop into Catskill Art & Office Supply, over on Wall Street, for great creative services for professionals and hobbyists alike.

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For a bit of a stroll, head over to the... locally-owned Kingston Plaza off Schwenk Drive for a combination of national retailers and local businesses. The Plaza offers beauty, fashion, groceries, auto supplies, banking services, fitness, crafts, wine and spirits, groceries, and Herzog’s Supply Co. for everything from hardware to plants and gifts.

For your last meal of the weekend...

try Ecce Terra, a quaint restaurant that is the perfect spot for a nice romantic dinner or catching up with friends.

When in season, Ecce Terra uses fresh local produce from Gill's Farm to prepare delicious dishes based mostly on the Mediterranean Diet.

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If you're looking for a special time to visit Kingston, consider coming during one of their many festivals.

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At the end of the summer enjoy The Wall Street Jazz Festival, a jazz festival where the traditionals meet the progressives, and all the leaders are women. For a different spin on history, join the reenactments at the Burning of Kingston every other year in October as redcoats and

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colonial bluecoats occupy the city of Kingston for three days to commemorate the city's torching by the invading British in 1777. Also in October is Kingston’s O+ Festival of Art and Music wherein artists barter their contributions directly for medical, dental, and other wellness services from artloving health care providers. And if you are looking ahead for an amazing New Year’s Eve Celebration, Kingston had its first city celebration last year and it was a huge success. Over 1,000 people came to celebrate in a historic 1930s style, and watch the ball drop over Wall and Front streets in Kingston to ring in the New Year!

Now that you’ve fallen in love with Kingston perhaps you are thinking of staying. Look no further than Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, dedicated to finding the right home to fit your style. And if you’re thinking of setting up a business, consider locating at Kingston’s Opera House Office & Retail Building—a vibrant, historical, three-story building.

There is so much to do and see here that you can keep returning for many unique trips, enjoying the waterfront, the historic districts, amazing shops, and culinary delights! With something for everyone you will find your heart’s desire.

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Storybook

Weddings begin in the Hudson Valley

by Rochelle Riservato

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he Hudson Valley is renowned for its natural beauty, welcoming innkeepers, and fresh, local foods, wines and flowers. It’s no surprise that couples create weddings full of historic romance and magnificent ambience in an environment replete with majestic vistas and famed celebration venues.

Photo by: Roy Gumpel

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he reception venues we’ve chosen are diverse for pleasing individual tastes— from a vintage historic church for both ceremony and reception in a quaint village to the gala scenario of waterfronts and mountain vistas. Most venues are set up to have both ceremony and reception in one convenient location.

And—besides offering some great “go to” places that are sure to turn your wedding festivities into the most memorable and fabulous day of your lives—we’ve also come up with an inspirational list on some out-of-the box ceremonial locations to add new heights to saying “I Do!” Like a hot air balloon, perhaps?

Ashokan Dreams

Wedding Venues

photographer’s dream—the pictorials captured at this location provide the most incredible memories a couple could desire. 111 High Point Mountain Road, West Shokan. 845-657-2312; ashokandreams.com

1850 House Inn and Tavern

Bearsville Theater

in Ulster County

Blue Willow B&B

A fabulous, newly renovated historic boutique hotel that’s the optimum “go-to” destination that complements and harmonizes overnight stays for newlyweds and their guests with many of the wedding venues in the Hudson Valley. Plus the traditionally restored tavern, an exquisitely embellished lounge area, and a quiet reading room, overlooking the pleasantry of the Rondout Creek, are enhancements offered to all guests.

Also offers intimate outdoor receptions on the D&H Canal’s historic berme in the outdoor gardens. 1850 House is located within a quaint village replete with superb eateries, an historic one-screen movie theater, and an eclectic array of boutiques for shopping enjoyment during your stay.

Convenient transportation with 23 buses a day from Manhattan. 435 Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-7800; the1850house.com

Ashokan Dreams

A rustic converted barn rich with history and bed-and-breakfast charm offering breathtaking vistas of the Catskills, the Ashokan Reservoir, and the Berkshires. The 30 acres within the heart of the Forest Preserve afford a most unique wedding experience for both the couple and their guests. A

Legendary among theatergoers and artists alike, Woodstock’s Bearsville Theater is an amazing venue with a touch of rock & roll nostalgia. The Bear Cafe, with its award winning cuisine, is the exclusive caterer for the Theater and can accommodate events from 75 to 250 people. 295 Tinker Street, Woodstock. 845-679-5555; bearsvilletheater.com; bearcafe.com

Belltower

An historic Gothic-style brick building, once a Reformed Church built in 1896, has been transformed into a vintage venue for magical weddings featuring an astounding antique wood staged pulpit. With its 20-foot high vaulted tin ceilings and natural light soaring through a huge leaded front window your cherished day will be filled with elegance and warmth in a magnificent atmosphere that accommodates up to 120 guests for spectacular receptions. The experienced staff will connect couples with the best vendors for food, beverages and music that are perfectly suited for personalized visions and budgets. 398 Main Street, Rosendale. 845658-8077/917-294-9532; belltowervenue.com

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A totally restored 1750 stone home providing a peaceful getaway with the historic and renowned ambiance of the quaint village of Stone Ridge. Located near an historic church and many Valley wedding venues makes it the perfect place to stay for that special out-of-town wedding. Rent a suite or the entire house for the wedding party to rest in luxury, elegance and convenience. 3772 Route 209, Stone Ridge. 845-389-1844; bluewillowgetaways.com

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Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa

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Blue Willow

Buttermilk Falls Inn

Offers a day to remember complete with the elegance of the natural beauty of a 70-acre Hudson River estate. A wedding within exquisite gardens, flowering terraces, wildflower fields, winding trails, brooks, ponds, waterfalls, and spectacular river views will make desires and dreams into memories. Award-winning catering, privacy, and exclusivity in a stay in the Grand Laurel wedding suite or the four carriage house suites—plus spa amenities add icing to that wedding cake and experience. 220 North Road, Milton. 845-795-1310; buttermilkfallsinn.com

This gorgeous 4,000-square-foot, 150-year-old former Methodist church is now a nondenominational chapel. It was restored over a six-year period specifically for the day that same-sex marriages became a right for New York couples. The chapel has 300 chairs, 12 large round tables, an original working wooden pipe organ, and a sound system, which resounds with pride from the 40-foot vaulted ceilings. Receptions can be held in Cornell Park across the street from the venue or on the chapel’s grounds under the Bluestone Arch in a 2,000-square-foot reception room. 29 Wurts Street, Kingston. info@celebrationweddingchapel.com; celebrationweddingchapel.com

Emerson Resort & Spa

Opulence at its finest—acknowledged to be a hidden gem and the crown jewel of Catskill Mountain resorts surrounded by natural beauty and mountain landscapes.

Whether indoors at the rustic Catamount Restaurant or the spectacular Great Room, with its floor to ceiling windows and massive stone fireplace, or outside under the Waterside Pavilion with panoramic mountain views and the soothing babble of the Esopus Creek—you’ll be assured of a stunning site and the signature service of an experienced wedding planner. 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper.

845-688-2828; emersonresort.com

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Celebration Wedding Chapel

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Hoffman House

Go back in time to the 17th century in this once-private house and now National Historic Landmark for a fantasy wedding. Built prior to October 1679 this beautiful stone structure was a look-out for the British during the Revolution and survived through the burning of Kingston, New York’s first capital. This American Dutch rubble house features a fireplace in each of the main rooms; many small multi-level rooms; and wide-planked, random width floors throughout where intimate weddings transform into grandeur.

94 N. Front Street, Kingston. 845-338-2626; hoffmanhousetavern.com

Mohonk Mountain House

A Victorian castle on beautiful Lake Mohonk is the perfect backdrop for an unparalleled wedding. Whether outside arriving in a picturesque horse and carriage to the elegant sounds of string quartet with award-winning gardens as your backdrop or indoors in a late 19th-century parlor overlooking exquisite cliffs and a pristine lake—the experienced wedding staff will help with all the special touches from photography and flowers to music and gourmet menus. Choose from four wedding genres: American Gothic, Edwardian Splendor, Victorian Memories, or Wedding Tapestry; each elegantly created to perfection. 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 845-256-2053; mohonk.com

Onteora Mountain House

This 75-year-old Adirondack-style house is a renowned location for destination weddings in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. It’s a one-stop venue that’s been acclaimed in Modern Bride magazine for its magnificent offerings. Exchange vows on the 90-foot deck as you gaze over the Esopus Valley; enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the terrace; and dine and dance in the new 3,600-square-foot timber pavilion. Whether you choose a Saturday wedding for an entire weekend or a Sunday affair—the entire house is yours and your guests’ for an unforgettable memory. May thru October. 96 Piney Point Road, Boiceville. 845-657-6233; onteora.com

Shadow Lawn

Situated at the crest of the famed High Falls waterfalls, the six-acre property with its expansive lawns and mature plantings provides a verdant backdrop

for outdoor receptions. The main floor of the 18th-century Dutch stone house lends a formal note while the restored 19th-century barn gives an unpretentious country feel without sacrificing elegance. Many personalized options from a tented outdoor wedding or a barn wedding night-lit by tiki torches and the glow of the festive paper lanterns and vintage twinkle lights.

2233 Lucas Turnpike, High Falls. 845 687 2302; shadowlawnny.com

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The Kaaterskill

With sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains and over 40 acres of breathtaking scenery surrounded by spectacular mountain vistas, acres of wooded and pastoral land, age-old trees and beautiful footpaths that wind along lazy rivers—this is an amazing location for a country wedding. Enjoy a beautiful red barn with hardwood floors and five barn doors that open up to views of the pond and mountains, allowing guests to enjoy the property’s natural beauty and sunsets as they dance all night. 424 High Falls Road Extension, Catskill. 518-678-0026; thekaaterskill.com

Emerson Resort

The Inn at Stone Ridge

Specializes in custom weddings in a restored 18th-century Dutch Colonial Mansion set on 150 acres of lawns, gardens, orchards, rolling fields and untouched woods. Outdoor affairs take place under a party tent beneath a towering spruce and hemlocks behind a “Gatsby-esque” 1920 pool.

Coupled with the stone mansion and the beauty of the natural landscape one gets a feeling of a movie-set wedding. From small, intimate indoor nuptials to large, this venue has an event coordinator who can help you plan the wedding you envision. 3805 Route 209, Stone Ridge. 845-687-0736; innatstoneridge.com

Bearsville Theater

The Stone House B&B

Set your wedding dramatics at a stunning 300-year-old Dutch estate on the banks of the Esopus Creek. Wedding ceremonies are welcome at a wooded arbor overlooking the water or in the historic home’s large front parlor with 18th-century wide-plank floors, beams and fireplace. Stunningly surrounded by two acres of gardens and four acres of woodlands. Small intimate receptions of up to 30 guests are also welcomed. 476 Old Route 209, Hurley. 845-339-4041; hurleystonehouse.com

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Onteora Mountain House

TuthillHouse

TuthillHouse at the Mill

A ceremony or reception on the banks of the Shawangunk Kill, surrounded by century-old milling history from 1788 is a most astoundingly gorgeous place to say “I Do” with beautiful views of the river and the sounds of flowing water providing a tranquil backdrop to your day. A specialized events team helps arrange it all with superior service and amenities. Also a spectacular location for a rehearsal dinner. 20 Gristmill Lane, Gardiner. 845-255-4151; tuthillhouse.com

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America’s oldest operating inn offers grandeur and opulence for a memorable wedding saturated in history. The sister inn, The Delamater Inn, is just a block away and both inns offer not only an incredibly grand site for your wedding, but also a luxurious location for your guests to stay. 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck. 845-876-7077; beekmandelamaterinn.com

Belvedere Mansion

Belvedere Mansion

Weddings at this venue are called Civilized Country Elegant, whether you’re exchanging vows in the formal English garden or in the gazebo at the pond. This is an unforgettable place to start your married life. You’ll get elegance as the aesthetic complimented by warmth and intimacy.

Experienced wedding planner to cater to every personalized need.10 Old Route 9, Staatsburg. 845-889-8000; belvederemansion.com

Locust Grove Historic Estate

ruly an unforgettable setting for a wedding with buildings and gardens overlooking the Hudson River, combining the charm of the 19th century with the comfort of the 21st. The West Gallery, located in the Arts & Crafts style Museum Pavilion, offers a unique setting where guests can enjoy cocktails on the covered terrace and shaded courtyard, then dine and dance in an elegant gallery with hardwood floors, a cathedral ceiling, and three walls of windows that provide access to the estate’s 200 acres

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of gardens and grounds. Accommodates between 75 and 150 guests for dinner and dancing, while the adjacent Garden Lawn may also be rented for a ceremony overlooking the perennial gardens. 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-454-4500; lgny.org

The Grandview

Grandeur and elegance on the banks of the Hudson River at a family oriented, family run specialty wedding venue. A storybook life awaits any couple who chooses the blissful beginning this location provides.

From the magical waterfront panorama to the elegant amenities.

Perfectly customized luxury in every sense of the word. 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie. 845-486-4700; grandviewevents.com

The Greenhouse at Rhinebeck

This beautifully restored 200-year old post and beam two-tier barn offers a flexible event space for up to 75 guests, located on the former Pitcher Anemone farm, just minutes from the center of the charming village of Rhinebeck. Additional space for tented events of almost any size is available. The Green House also provides gorgeous floral arrangements for your event. Recite your vows inside the rustic barn or at a perfect pondside site—a favorite for nuptials. 41 Pitcher Road, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3974; thegreenhouseatrhinebeck.com

The Rhinecliff

A dream wedding is one with views of the majestic Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop—precisely what this venue offers and what a couple desires. Dating from 1854, when it served as a rooming house, this boutique country hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Outdoor patios and gardens for cocktail hour and accommodations for most sized weddings. Arrangements for flowers, specialty rental equipment, linens, invitations and photography can help take off wedding-day stress. 4 Grinnell Street, Rhinecliff. 845876-0590; therhinecliff.com

Whistlewood Farm

With its country charm and warm atmosphere this wedding spot is perfect for a very unpretentious, informal yet sophisticated and unique setting. With the privacy of acres of rolling land with views of grazing horses and seasonally blooming flower gardens, it’s a perfect pastoral setting to enhance the ambiance of this most memorable occasion. 52 Pells Road, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6838; whistlewood.com

Locust Grove

1850’s House

Wilderstein Historic Site

Perfect historic and romantic enchantment at an estate that’s high above the Hudson River. Choose an outdoor setting anywhere on a picturesque 40-acre landscape, including two gazebos and an expansive lawn with spectacular views of the Esopus. 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818; wilderstein.org

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Turning Vows into Wows Out-of-the-Box Settings

Some may think you’re a bit daffy—but, heck, it’s your wedding!

VISITvortex has comprised a stimulating list of unconventional locations and themes for the bride and groom with atypical imagination and vision. Many of these sites aren’t only for memorable ceremonies—some also offer reception venue services. Give them a call to discover what else they offer for a change-up on the conventional.

Bearsville Theater

Barns and Farms

Most any barn or farm would make a perfect site for a rustic wedding.

Below are just a few that are already prepared to handle a wedding.

Hera’s Farms

An 1830 country farmhouse and barns on 16 acres with breathtaking mountain views, pastures, orchard, ponds, streams and waterfalls.

Your nuptials can be held pondside or in the orchard circle. Up to 125 guests.145 Cold Brook Road, Bearsville. 845-679-4439

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The Kaaterskill by Hillary Harvey

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Whistlewood Farm

Grandview by Diane Stredicke

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The Rhinecliff Hotel

Wilderstein

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Liberty View Farm

Frost Valley YMCA

Imagine a “Summer Camp” theme wedding, complete with canoe races, archery, crafts, and a campfire reception!The grounds of this retreat destination are the ideal setting for an outdoorsy country wedding. 2000 Frost Valley Rd Claryville, NY; 845-985-2291; frostvalley.org

Grasmere Farm

The perfect setting for a rustic, yet elegant wedding ceremony. This secluded estate location offers the charm of a stone barn and carriage house surrounded by ponds and acres of wildflowers, pastures and greenery. (To note: Chelsea Clinton had her rehearsal dinner at this former Livingston family estate.) Rhinebeck, grasmerefarm.com

Liberty View Farm

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Fulfilling your vision of a country wedding theme is always a personalized and unique experience at this wedding venue – whether informal or a gala with grace and elegance. It’s a sustainable way to a most special day that offers “natural” decorations of a country farm setting. And…the couple and guests have private access to the orchard, edible landscapes and flower gardens throughout the property. Although you can extend your stay in a vintage farm house—your wedding is a three day event connecting you with family and friends on a much deeper level. On Friday you can add some theme decorations with friends and family – have a rehearsal in the late afternoon and then a rehearsal dinner right on the farm. Have it catered or use our BBQs. Saturday is Wedding Day! And Sunday is a country brunch with your guests who can help pack decorations and gifts afterward.

340 Crescent Avenue, Highland; 845-399-9545; libertyviewfarm.biz.

Beaches

Kingston Point Beach

Say “I do” from dawn ‘til dusk under a pavilion, barefoot on the sand, or launch your boat or kayak for a wedding vow water experience.

Beautiful views of the banks of the Hudson River.

Delaware Avenue, Kingston. 845-331-0080; kingston-ny.gov

Saugerties Village Beach

A destination wedding close to home! If a waterfront, barefoot nuptial ceremony is high on your list, this year-round beach location may be the perfect place. Offers a swimming dock in the Esopus Creek, kayak/boat launch for an on-the-water ceremony, and restroom facilities.

No permit needed. South Partition Street, Saugerties. 845-246-2321

Cave Ceremony

The Widow Jane Mine at the Snyder Estate This is a most bright idea! Getting married amid the flickering glow of countless candles! Once a room and pillar cement mine this location provides the perfect acoustics for a cello to accompany the bride’s entrance, as well as a most unusual and serene place to say “I do.”

668 Route 213, Rosendale. 845-658-9900; centuryhouse.org

River Cruises

The Rip Van Winkle Cruise

If a water-wedding experience floats your boat, Hudson Valley Cruises has just the boat to make

your dream into a reality. Whether a day or night cruise, this 125-foot long, dual deck cruise vessel is an exceptional way to start wedded life as it provides an intimate and relaxing ride along the Hudson River before any forthcoming activities, such as a reception or honeymoon. The cruises operate in spring, summer and fall, with each season exhibiting a variety of nature’s colors and vistas with sunset cruises being particularly luminous. Departs from Rondout Landing in Kingston.

845-340-4700; hudsonrivercruises.com

The Sloop Clearwater

A customized three-hour sail will turn your wedding vows into wedding WOWs as your private charter sails along the mighty Hudson River.

Invite up to 50 guests including the officiant for the treat of a lifetime, offering great photo ops, super fun, and incredible vistas. Sure to be a unique and memorable experience. Get your online 2013 application in as soon as possible.

Kingston. 845-265-8080 x7107; clearwater.org

Historic Settings

Historic Mansions on the Hudson

Start off your married life at one of myriad Hudson River estates with beautiful vistas of the river and Catskill Mountains. Try the Clermont Estate, Germantown; Wilderstein, Rhinebeck; Montgomery Place, Red Hook; Mills Mansion, Staatsburgh; and several others. Search for Historic Hudson River Valley Mansions for complete information.

The Senate House

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In The Sky

Above the Clouds, Inc.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Aerodrome

Imagine a traditional champagne hot air balloon flight for the ultimate nuptial experience. Experience unforgettable sensations and sights as you float over rolling green hills, small towns and lush farmland.

After the flight a bottle of champagne will be opened in old French tradition for a celebratory toast. And, all morning flights include a complimentary breakfast! Each passenger goes home with a keepsake photo and memories that last a lifetime.

Choose from a short or 45-minute sunrise or sunset flight. From May to the end of November. Middletown. 845-692-2556; abovethecloudsinc.com

Blue Sky Hot Air Balloons Frost Valley YMCA

Up, up, and away among the clouds for unforgettable airborne vows. The one-hour flight meanders wherever the wind takes you—with views of farms, valleys, mansions and mountain houses such as Mohonk. Plus an awe-inspiring panorama of the Catskill and Shawangunk

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mountain ranges and, at times, Bear Mountain. Flights take off just after sunrise or sunset. Up to five people can share the experience. Sprout Creek Farm, 34 Lauer Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-831-6917; blueskyballoons.com

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

A very unique and fun location for your wedding. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a true “living” museum of antique aviation.

They present one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, many of which regularly take to the air in all their glory. In addition to the airshows, the Aerodrome can host private events. Ask about having a biplane ride over the scenic Hudson River Valley as part of your event!

9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck. 845-752-3200; oldrhinebeck.org

Lighthouse

Saugerties Lighthouse

Imagine stepping back in time to recite your vows on the deck of an 1869 landmark beacon in the middle of the Hudson River? Couldn’t be more unique and picturesque! Also accommodates small weddings of up to 30 guests. 845-2470656; saugertieslighthouse.com

Also check with the many other lighhouses along the hudson. Here's a link with contacts: www.visitvortex.com/ magazine/Hudson-River-Lighthouses

State Historic Site is filled with the historic flair of New York’s first capital. Say “I do” amid spring’s flower gardens or under the portico surrounded by mature trees.

Simple, sublime and sophisticated—a perfect location for a picturesque nuptial.

296 Fair Street, Kingston. 845-338-2786; senatehousekingston.org

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Parks

Opus 40

This National Historical Site would be a most memorable and unique location to hold a nuptial. Once an abandoned quarry, the 70+ acres was transformed into a monumental bluestone sculpture, known as Opus 40, by Harvey Fite. The extraordinary landscape was laid by hand from millions of pieces of indigenous bluestone to create a labyrinthine world of finely fitted stone, swirling with ramps and terraces constructed around pools and trees and fountains and rising out of bedrock a half mile deep. Opens Memorial Day Weekend. 50 Fite Road, Saugerties.

845-246-8584; opus40.org

nificent views. Hence, it’s a superb landscape for a wedding ceremony with many rustic gazebos, meadow trails and overwhelming views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. The trail following an old farm road leads one to a stone bridge over a dramatic ravine that could be just the place to start a marriage. However, wherever you decide to recite your vows you’ll be sure it’ll be stimulating and sentimental. Open year round. Red Hook. 845-473-4440; scenichudson.org/ parks/poetswalk

Railway Weddings Catskill Mountain Railroad

A year-round, beautifully landscaped and hilly park that outshines itself in early October with an incredible variety and quantity of chrysanthemums and art displays. Choosing a location for your ceremony within acreage offers many options—from gazebos to a white chapel-like archway with benches at the end of a stone bridal walk that’s sheer perfection. And, if you’re into a winterwonderland setting (and can bear the cold), the park becomes a dazzling array of lights during the holiday season. Saugerties. 845246-2919; village.saugerties.ny.us

The Esopus Scenic Train provides a ride that’ll rival any other unique nuptial ceremony. The five-mile round trip between Mt. Tremper and Boiceville provides a wonderful 45-minute excursion along the Esopus Creek, famed for its scenic beauty—including bald eagles, great blue herons, hawks, deer and other wildlife. Shorter Kingston Shuttles also available. Charter rides only on non-scheduled operating days May 1 through November 15. For group charter information contact Coordinator Pat Smalley at 845-889-4242 or email charters@ catskillmtrailroad.com. 5401 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. catskillmtrailroad.com

Poets Walk

The Trolley Museum of NY

Seamans Park

It’s been said that this 120-acre park continues to cast a romantic spell as it once inspired 19th-century writers with its mag-

If you’re really into something unparalleled a trolley ride would be a real hoot and a real TOOT! The historic Johnstown Trolley Car #

358 makes a very dramatic entrance with bells ringing and whistles blowing. There are several options for this fantastic trolley excursion—even one that involves a sunset!

The April through November jaunts require a minimum of 25 adults for this fantastic 45-minute trip that offers uniqueness and fantastic photo ops. Off-season contact can be made by calling TMNY Board President Jon McGrew at 914-388-4439 or emailing president@tmny.org. 89 East Strand, Kingston. 845-331-3399; tmny.org

Wineries

Catskill Mountain Railroad

Opus 40

New York’s wine production began in the 17th century with Dutch and Huguenot plantings in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region, making it one of America’s most historic viticulture areas. Both Ulster and Dutchess county offer many wineries to hold unforgettable ceremonies and receptions, such as: Stoutridge in Marlboro, West Park Winery in West Park, Cascade Mountain Winery in Amenia, Clinton Vineyards in Clinton Corners,

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Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery in Millbrook, Benmarl Vineyards in Marlboro, and many others.

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Mohonk Mountain House

In the hIstorIc heart of rhInebeck Perfect Location for your Dream WeDDing choice of 74 BeautifuL rooms or suites, many With in-room firePLaces the tavern at the Beekman arms 6387 MIll street, rhInebeck 845-876-7077

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Distinctive, creative, one of a kind designs for all occasions 746 Main Street, Margaretville, New York 12455 845-586-2444 www.wildflowers-design.com

FLOWERS & ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Circa 1800 Barn, The Greenhouse at Rhinebeck offers an elect space rich with elegant old world Decor. A working flower shop by Day and your Private entertaining space by night. Located on 8+ private acres, the Greenhouse offers 2-pond setting and a 3700 sq. ft. Barn.

Set in the Historic Hudson Valley, Town of Rhinebeck Est. 1776.

In additional to our Exquisite Floral arrangements we offer a full service Design and planning Service Customized to Your Day.

Country Folk Art Unique Gifts

Stone Ridge Towne Centre, 845.687.0070 Serving Stone Ridge, High Falls, Accord, Cottekill and surrounding areas

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WEDDINGS

Some Helpful Tips for Planning a Seamless Wedding:

choosing a florist

Flowers by Elissa

• Ask around for a recommendation—word of mouth is extremely important. Recently married friends or planners at your wedding venue are good sources for recommendations.

• Start collecting floral photos from magazines, online wedding sites, and personal wedding photo sites. Make a folder of your favorite ideas and color swatches of bridal party attire for references when meeting.

• Don’t let your budget “bloom.” Although you want your wedding to flourish, you don’t want your budget to blossom into something you can’t afford. A reasonable amount to spend on flowers is between eight and ten percent of your total wedding budget.

Recommendations: Greenhouse at Rhinebeck , Rhinebeck Genesis Florist, Stone Ridge Flowers by Elissa, Gardiner WildFlowers, Margaretville

choosing a photographer • Make sure the photographer is experienced and has a list of personal references you can contact.

You can also call reception venues and churches that’ll be happy to share their work encounters with a particular professional.

• Meet the photographer in person to sense a connection with him/her. The feeling of a passion for their art should radiate from someone who really loves their craft, and that’ll show up in their work.

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• Keep in mind that the sample photos on their website are their best. Ask to see a pictorial of an entire wedding… from the bride/groom preparation all the way through the ceremony, reception, the couple’s portraits, family portraits, and even the venue.

• Make sure the photographic style is one you favor. Some photographers are well versed in photojournalistic formats with unique poses and candids—others are best with a more traditional style.

• Ask lots of questions. Does the photographer work alone or are you going to be photographed by someone else on your wedding day? How long until you get photos back? Also ask to see a sample contract and what the cancellation fees are in the event of a change of plans.

• Of course price range is significant —but don’t just select by price. Know exactly what you’ll get and make sure it’s clearly stated in your discussion— and on the contract.

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• First decide if you want a florist or a floral designer. A floral designer is an intermediary expert who works with a florist. They’re artists who may integrate the floral designs with other aspects of the wedding’s theme and design.

On the other hand, a skillful florist can certainly create expert arrangements and may even be a floral designer in addition.

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choosing a caterer • Ask about their specialty. Some caterers may be exclusively renowned for expertise in certain types of fare and service. Make sure the type of cuisine you’re envisioning can be fulfilled with a particular caterer.

about the firsthand experience from the bride of a recently attended wedding after the event.

• Consult friends. You can’t beat a recommendation from a friend who shares the same taste and requirements as you do. Or ask

• Keep your budget in mind. Most caterers offer different packages – so evaluate the

• Book early. A popular caterer also comes with great demand, so book your chosen caterer as far in advance as possible.

menu options for both the cocktail hour, if you’re having one, and also whether a buffet or sit-down dinner fits into your budget best.

• Reception set-up. Learn about how your guests will be served and use this time to understand the organization of your reception’s set-up.

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Main Course, New Paltz 845-255-2600, maincoursecatering.com

Bacchus, New Paltz 845 255-8636, bacchusnewpaltz.com

Friends & Family II, Accord 845-626-7777, friendsandfamily2.com

Moxie Cupcake, New Paltz 845-255-2253, moxiecupcake.com

Barnaby’s, New Paltz 845- 255-2433, barnabyssteakhouse.com

Gendron Catering, Rhinebeck 845-876-4480, gendroncatering.com

Northern Spy, High Falls 845 687-7298, northernspycafe.com

Bear Cafe, Woodstock 845-679-5555, bearcafe.com

Hickory BBQ, Kingston 845-338-2424, hickoryrestaurant.com

Peekamoose, Big Indian 845-254-6500, peekamooserestaurant.com

Bistro Mountain Store, Gardiner 845-255-2999

High Falls Cafe, High Falls 845-687-2699, highfallscafe.com

Terrapin, Rhinebeck 845-876-3330, terrapinrestaurant.com

Blue Mountain Bistro, Kingston 845-340-9800, bluemountainbistro.com

Lucky Chocolate, Saugerties 845-246-7337, luckychocolates.com

TuthillHouse, Gardiner 845-255-4151, tuthillhouse.com

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Northern Spy Cafe

Alternative Baker

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EATING OUT

What Inspires T hem?

Simple, I enjoy good food, and I like to make people happy with it.

People have a lot of choices when they decide to indulge. The thing that inspires me most when creating new cupcake flavors is the desire to make a sweet treat that is interesting and clean. This desire definitely stems from a time when baking for me was only a hobby, which I took up while creating treats for my own children using real, all natural ingredients that tasted absolutely decadent and delicious but weren’t created in a lab somewhere or laden with preservatives, stabilizers and fillers. The same is true when I create for Moxie. If a customer is going to make Moxie their “indulgence”, I’m inspired by the challenge of having them walk away saying, “That was worth it.”

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I’m inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean.

The sun washed shores, the olive groves, the abundance of fresh herbs and spices, garlic, and lots of love infuse everything we make here at Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go. We are also inspired by the products of our local farmers and create dishes that reflect whatever is picked fresh daily so we can serve food that is still close to the earth.

Our customers also inspire us! We are often asked to make a dish that is someone’s favorite—and then voila, it becomes a favorite of ours as well. Being a part of our wonderful Hudson Valley community continues to inspire us to greatness—and our goal is to keep our “feel good food” inspiring others on a daily basis!

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When people ask me what is my biggest inspiration to cook, I always want to tell them the classic cliché answer, my Italian grandmother. The truth is, while I spent many hours studying the way she minced garlic into meaty concoctions which would get rolled into balls and browned to be added to simmering pots of pasta sauce (hers will always be the best in my eyes), her food and her recipes isn’t what has inspired me to become a chef. Perhaps though, her reasoning for cooking is what has inspired me. She cooks with love, for her family, which is something that I grew up with. The compassion of caring about who you are cooking for tied in with my roots as a farmer’s daughter really bring my career choice full circle. Their excitement gets me inspired to do my job, and I want to do the best I can for them to keep things fresh and interesting and most importantly, delicious.

Chef Michelle Stone, Henrys at the Farm, Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa

We love to support what’s going on here locally. We're inspired to provide the best that this community can support.

Daniel Gendron, Gendron Catering

Devin Mills was raised by a single mother in a household with FIVE sisters. With six kids, she didn’t have much money, but she loved to try out recipes in the back issues of old cooking magazines. Growing up in a rural town in the Catskills, Devin’s mom made meals out of the least expensive ingredients that she could find: tripe, oxtail, and more. His passion for cooking grew from being exposed to foods that managed to taste good and not cost too much to produce.

That’s the beauty of real cooking—as a chef you should have the same reverence for a perfectly cooked carrot as you would for the most expensive caviar.

In the end, integrity and passion are what you taste—not the price tag.

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The Hudson Valley has the greatest people and the greatest food! I’m inspired by taking the fresh, wholesome ingredients found in the Hudson Valley and transforming them into a meal and dining experience that is comfortable and makes guests feel at home.

I’m always inspired by the bounty that is available each season throughout the Hudson Valley. Our local organic farmers, cheese makers, providers of freerange meats, and specialty purveyors offer the freshest ingredients to create great meals with a modern American twist.

Bruce Kazan, Main Course Restaurant & Catering

In addition to being the executive chef of Asia Restaurant in Stone Ridge, I’m also a member of New York Culinary Association and won the highest honor of gold medal awards in two culinary competitions in 2012—the culinary Olympics in Germany and the Salon of Culinary Art in New York. I started to learn cooking when I was 16 years old, and have worked as a chef for more than 40 years. I also traveled to a few Asian countries, like Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, to learn different Asian cooking skills. Now that I’ve fallen in love with Marbletown, I look forward to serving you.

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Chef Marco Ochoa says, "My inspiration started with my grandparents.

My grandmother always had a pot of sauce on the stove, which filled the house with love. My grandfather was a butcher and always had tomatoes, basil and figs from his own tree in the summer. These were my earliest memories of food, which inspired me to get into the food business. From there I look at everything in this great valley with inspiration."

George Nagle, Northern Spy Cafe

Josh Kroner, Terrapin Restaurant

What inspires us at Mezzaluna is the culinary infusion of many cultural favorites, while adding our own creative Latin twist.

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Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go, Kingston. 845-340-9800; bluemountainbistro.com Cafe Mezzaluna Saugerties. 845-246-5306, cafemezzaluna.com Catamount Restaurant at the Emerson Mt. Tremper. 877-688-2828; emersonresort.com Friends & Family II Hillside Accord. 845-626-7777; friendsandfamily2.com Gendron Catering Rhinebeck. 845-876-4480; gendroncatering.com Henrys at the Farm Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa Milton. 845-795-1500; henrysatbuttermilk.com Main Course Restaurant & Catering New Paltz. 845-255-2650; maincoursecatering.com Mother Earth’s Storehouse Kingston, Saugerties & Poughkeepsie.

845-336-5541, 845-246-9614 & 845-296-1069; motherearthstorehouse.com Moxie Cupcake New Paltz. 845-255-2253; moxiecupcake.com Northern Spy Cafe High Falls. 845-687-7298; northernspycafe.com Peekamoose Restaurant Big Indian. 845-254-6500; peekamooserestaurant.com Terrapin Restaurant & Catering Rhinebeck. 845-876-3330; terrapinrestaurant.com

Shahbaz Ahmed, Mother Earth’s Storehouse

Around Terrapin, you’ll often hear us saying “Local. Organic.

Authentic.” That basically sums up my inspiration in three words. When I opened Terrapin in 1998 my guiding philosophy was that I wanted a menu filled with the food that I wanted to eat. While that underlying concept hasn’t changed, what I want to eat has. By moving out of an urban environment (NYC) into the Hudson Valley, I have been able to be in much closer contact with the sources of my ingredients. Over time, a new concept of “good food” arose. The idea that good food is food that tastes good is still extremely important. But what the ingredients are, and where they came from, are now of equally important consideration to me.

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I love to prepare delicious healthy food with the flavorful spices from my home country of Pakistan.

It makes me very happy to have as many people as possible eat my food, so I make vegan, vegetarian, meat and gluten-free items every day.

Asia Restaurant Stone Ridge. 845-687-9800; asiastoneridge.com

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BISTRO MOUNTAIN STORE 3124 Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY 845-255-2999

Home of the Crankin’ Sandwiches The Bistro Mountain Store is a full service deli and grocery store located at the foot of the Shawangunk Cliffs!

We have everything you need for a great day in the mountains! With this and an epicurious approach to world cuisine, the Bistro Mountain Store is a delicious choice!

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BARNABYS STEAKHOUSE STEERS & SPEARS

16 N. ChestNut st. New Paltz, NY 12561 • P. (845) 255-2433

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The love for everything pink has even spilled over into the world of wine. It is the latest rage. But pink wine dates back more than a millennium. The ancients knew how to get down. From the classic lightly colored wines of the past, to the classic European roses of the French and Spanish, to the bright, fun, delicious wines of today, pink has been a color that people love to drink.

Now is the time to think pink. But first, a few little pink pearls of wisdom. There are two types of pink wine. Rosé is dry. It’s very European in style, but American vintners also make dry rosés. In general blush is off-dry to semi-sweet. It is an American

invention. Both are also made into sparkling wines as well.

Some more pink food for thought? Most dry rosé wine is not a blending of red and white wine. It’s usually the free run juice of wine pressed from red grapes. Red wine gets its color from the pigment of the grape skins. The wine is left with the skins for days or weeks, imbuing it with color. Pink wines, generally speaking, are left on the skins anywhere from a few hours to maybe one day the longest.

Some dry rosé wine is made from red grape varieties, but with a mix of white grapes and red.

“Whoever said orange was the new pink is seriously disturbed,” quipped Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. And we couldn’t agree more.

The name rosé first arose in the 1980s around 1983, although it was commonly drunk before this date. Actually the

WINE TRAILS making of pink wines dates back hundreds of years, if not more.

The first big success in the American markets was with the Portugese wine Mateus Rosé in the early 1970s.

Your parents have one of those old Mateus bottles in the attic or basement somewhere.

In the early 1970s, demand for white wine exceeded the availability of white wine grapes, so many California producers followed Mateus, and made “white” wine

Isn’t pink one of the most fun colors? Pink flowers.

Pink balloons. Pink elephants. Pink peeps. Pink cotton candy. Pink cupcakes. Pink houses. Pink flamingos. It’s one of the colors of springtime. It reminds you of Easter Bonnets, cherry blossoms, bubble gum, and jelly beans. There’s the spunky rock star Pink, and Bruce Springsteen’s Pink Cadillac. A pink Chanel suit. Can you imagine Legally Blonde or Sex in the City without the color pink in them, let alone the classic featuring Mollie Ringwald? Andie in her prom dress? Is there anything that’s pink that’s not fun? Pink just makes you smile.

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from red grapes. In 1975, Sutter Home created White Zinfandel. It was, as they say, a happy accident, with a batch of wine that did not ferment properly.

Winemaker Bob Trinchero put it aside for two weeks, then upon tasting it he decided to sell this pinker, sweeter wine. It was an instant sensation.

Beringer, another famous Napa producer, also started making this wine.

After that, many wineries followed, and a new wine category was born. Today, pink wines outsell white wines!

Fashion writer Kate Smith wrote, “Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive.”

All of these wines should be served chilled. These are nice light wines, and are very refreshing and delicious.

There are two sparkling wines in the Valley that will tickle you pink.

Brotherhood’s Saphire Rosé is salmonpink in color with a lively aroma, expressive and dominated by the fresh scent of red fruits. Medium in body and semi-dry, this seductive rosé is zestful, fleshy, glamorous and intense with spontaneous, textured bubbles. And the other is Happy Bitch Rosé, which is designed by women for women. This fun, snappy and altogether fabulous pink wine is perfect to pamper yourself or share with friends. A delicious slightly off-dry blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Here are some dry rosés that Hudson Valley vintners are tickled pink about:

Amici Dry Rosé, from the Upper Hudson Valley, is a blend of New York-grown grapes that produces a dry, salmon-pink wine with spicy, tart character.

Benmarl Catawba is a blush made mainly from Catawba grapes. The Catawba is blended with 15% rosé, made from Cabernet Franc. It has a residual sugar of 4%. A light salmon-pink wine. This native variety is brimming with candied grapefruit and apricots. Sweet, yet crisp, this wine is easy drinking and a perfect companion to bring along to a party.

Stoutridge 2007 Quimby’s Rosé is named for Howard Quimby, an iconic 81-year-young grape farmer. 100% of the grapes in this wine come from his farm. The wine is made in a modern French country style, which is both light and dry with a very long and persistent finish. Unfiltered and unfined. 90% Niagara, 10% DeChaunac.

Tousey Rebellion Rosé, made from Blaufränkisch grapes, has a heady nose of intense red fruit. Wonderfully dry, yet fruity on the palate, this wine delivers a deliciously long finish. These wines are delicious with hors d’oeuvres, chicken, seafood and light pasta dishes. They will pair nicely with more gourmet dishes, and are great for just sipping.

And here are some blushes that will put you in the pink:

Amici Dry Rosé is a blend of New Yorkgrown grapes that produces a dry blush wine with spicy, tart character.

Brotherhood May Wine, made by combining fresh flowers of woodruff, strawberries and young wine, has been used to

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Brookview Station Sunset Charlie is named after the winery’s mascot, a lovable yellow lab. This is a unique wine that is made from apple wine tinged with red wine made from DeChaunac grapes. A unique wine that’s incredibly fun.

Colebrook Signature Rosé, a semi-dry wine, made from Concord and Niagara, recently won a Bronze Medal at the prestigious Finger Lakes International Wine Competition in 2011.

El Paso Rosebud is a pink wine with a beautiful bouquet, so citrusy. From one of the Valley’s older winery’s with a steadfast reputation.

Hudson-Chatham Salamagundi Blush is a great picnic wine. Salamagundi is Spanish for tossed salad, and was the title of one of famed Hudson Valley writer Washington Irving’s most popular works. This is a blend of several different hybrid grapes, to make a light, fun, refreshing, off-dry delicious pink wine.

Pazdar Rendezvous Rosé is a wonderful fruit forward, semi-dry wine with a crisp lingering finish. European style rosé, balanced, a fun wine to have with dinner, partying with friends or relaxing.

Palaia Joyful Pink is sweet and tart at the same time. It is named for Jan Pallaggi’s grandfather, Joy Michael, whose photo is on the label along with her grandmother. One of their best sellers, they donate to The Young Survivors Coalition for Breast Cancer with each bottle sold.

Saratoga Blush Crush is an all natural Melomel wine. Made with 12% local honey using no preservatives, additives or added sulfites and fermented in a Kentucky bourbon barrel.

This fun, crisp Blush Melomel features flavors of citrus and green apple.

Warwick Black Dirt Blush is a blend of Catawba, Vincent and Delaware grapes, which are varieties native to Eastern North America. These grapes make for an excellent blush wine with abundant flavors of grape and apricot.

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When you’re looking for something different for a mid-day lunch on the weekend, why not try a bottle of dry rosé! And if it’s time for a picnic or a gathering, a BBQ, or a relaxed moment, why not invite some fabulous pink blush to the table, and get that party started.

But the last word should be left to that original pink girl, Audrey Hepburn, who stepped out in beautiful hot pink gown (teamed with matching tiara!), who said, “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and...I believe in miracles.”

Best Pink Movies Pretty in Pink who doesn’t love Andie?

Pink Nights Touch of Pink

Leagally Blonde Reese Witherspoon is adorable

Steel Magnolias

Operation Petticoat original with Cary Grape

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Audrey’s fabulous pink gown

The Pink Panther

My Fair Lady

celebrate the coming spring in Germany for centuries. Unique and different! Fun!

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Mountain View 2008 First Kiss Blush is a semi-sweet and very fruity wine. It’s a blend of Diamond with just enough Concord to change the character of the wine and give it a nice rose color.

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The yummy-to-the-tummy fifth annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival is once more bringing the sweetest treats to the Hudson Valley. Planned this year for Saturday, May 18 from 12 to 6pm, this free rain-or-shine happening was initially started by the Gardiner Association of Businesses to bring folks to the town for festivities, fun, frolic and, of course, cupcakes!

The business association decided not to hold the festival again in 2012. When Tammy Boylan, one of the owners of Wright’s Farm, heard this she became determined to keep the ever-growing success and popularity of the event alive.

Last year’s festival featured a “Baker’s Dozen” (13) of local bakers who came with tens of thousands of cupcakes. Sweet!

This year, there’s so much more for the entire family with a diversity of children’s activities such as face-painters, hair-braiders, pony rides, children’s books, a make-your-own cupcake booth, and some special surprises, yet to be announced—in addition to local food vendors and a few renowned Hudson Valley wineries for adult wine tasting and buying. What’s more… all this is blended like a fine recipe with the festive atmosphere of live bands providing music for dancing and listening.

One really popular competition that doesn’t need any armtwisting to sign up entrants is the cupcake-eating contest— where one can see happy faces laden with tasty frostings and fillings galore in a gorging quest to win. Plus, the ever-popular cupcake contest has amateur cupcake bakers from around the Valley bringing their finest sweet treats to be judged.

Among the festival’s regulars is Kingston’s famous Deising’s Bakery. Owner Eric Deising stated that although it was hard work for the staff they sold up to 2,000 cupcakes at last year’s event.

Janice Hardgrove, owner of another festival regular called Peace, Love & Cupcakes, located in Woodstock, said, “Last year’s event was great fun; we’re so happy to be coming back again this year with lots of delicious cupcakes. We’re bringing along our Food Network award-winning chocolate cupcakes that I call ‘The Winner,’ as well as or famed musically inspired cupcakes named after our Woodstock musicians, such as the Bob Dylan or the Jimi Hendrix. Hardgrove said her shop also carries gluten-free, vegan and raw cupcake selections.

Although the festival festivities and parking remains free for 2013, Tammy Boylan said that they will gratefully welcome donations of any amount in order to donate the proceeds to a local organization or cause (TBD).

Wright’s Farm is located at 699 Route 208 in Gardiner. For more information, visit facebook.com/gardinercupcakefestival or email Tammy Boylan at gardinercupcakefestival@gmail.com.

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Tammy said, “Because this was such a well-loved event, I decided to hold it on my family’s farm for the festival’s fourth year. We have 500 acres, and it’s more easily accessible and has more than ample parking—plus it’s near the town of Gardiner, which offers many unique shops and eclectic ambience to visitors and residents alike.”

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We associate the spring season with the newness of life, a regeneration of nature’s cycle. And speaking of life, spring in the Hudson Valley is a beautiful time of year for women to enjoy a comfortable and wonderful birthing experience.

Women are now in the position to reverse the trend as education around natural birthing options becomes more available. Pregnant women are doing yoga, using forms of hypno-birthing, aromatherapy, and accessing many other new and ancient practices. There are even a variety of options when it comes to home birthing in our region.

Three nurse midwifery homebirth practices in the Hudson Valley offer safe affordable home birthing.

In the Catskill area midwife Jenna Houston serves

a five-county region, and in Ulster County you can find both River and Mountain Midwifery, and Olivebridge Midwifery.

Women are now in the position to reverse the trend as education around natural birthing options becomes more available.

If home birthing is not for you, you can find many hospitals and providers within our communities that support women of varying needs and birthing plans.

Birth centers like Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Neugarten Birth Center understand that when a woman enters the hospital for childbirth she should not a be treated like a trauma patient, nor is she ill (although all of these people deserve a serene environment, too)—she is, in fact, about to experience the most extraordinary thing her body could ever do. So, they now provide rooms that feel more like being in an inn, with wood floors, curtains and pull out sofa chairs. Hospitals will allow you to bring in your own music, and sometimes even create your own lighting for a relaxing environment.

Child-birthing trends are shaped by the culture of mothers and whatever the medical industry is recommending. Up until the 1930s a majority of women were having babies at home with no painkillers and in the company of the family doctor.

In 1936, a new childbirth anesthetic was being debated, and the controversy of how far do we go to try to relieve the pain of childbirth began. By the 1950s, most women were having their babies in hospitals, with the aid of medications for pain and ease of delivery, and the majority relinquished all decision-making to the delivering doctor.

Breastfeeding was not in fashion and formula was seen as the more convenient, modern option. In the ‘60s and ‘70s some women began revolting against these practices and began seeking out midwifes and natural birthing options once again.

From then, however, the cesarean-section rate began increasing. It grew from 5% in 1965 (in line with international recommendations of 5-10% being optimal for women’s health) to 33% in 2010 and 2011 (that’s one in three births!). This increase in rates is linked to several things: an increase in labor-inducing drugs in first-time mothers (i.e. Petocin), medical and insurance industry incentives for an “efficient” labor, casual attitudes about cesarean-sections and their side effects and risks, and a lack of providing women an informed choice that includes vaginal birthing options.

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Vassar Brother’s Hospital Maternity Center offers luxury maternity suites, and an advanced neonatal intensive care unit. They have fabulous prenatal services, designed to ensure support for underserved populations, and a vast array of education programs ranging from breastfeeding to parenting.

can provide extensive childbirth education. She is a wealth of birthing knowledge, offering the perspectives of what to expect during labor in regards to doctors, hospitals, your own body, and your partner—and she truly empowers women to select and work toward their ideal birth plan.

At Northern Dutchess’s Neugarten Birth Center, you get a home-like atmosphere, and they even provide a complimentary post-partum massage. There is a water tub for women who either want to relax in warm water during labor, or who want to give birth in the tub. I delivered both my children as “water births” at Neugarten Birth Center. Not only did I find the tub extremely relaxing and a natural transition for my babies (from the watery womb), but I also had my husband and best friend with me, helping me relax. The midwife and nurses left us alone as much as we liked, which was very intimate and special.

You’ll even find the most amazing stores for pregnant women and new mothers and babies. Waddle n Swaddle is a mama/baby essentials boutique and wellness center with two locations: in the Arlington section of Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck. Their goal is to meet the needs of the expecting mother, newborn, infant and toddler. They carry select essentials for each stage of pregnancy and baby-hood to help make life easier for parents.

In the birthing tub I was buoyant, it took the pressure off my bloated body. My children floated out into the world under water, stayed under as the midwife cleaned them off, and then took their first breaths when they were gently lifted into the towel and put on my chest. It was more than awesome, and I was very grateful that this option existed in such a relaxing birthing environment that was also a part of a hospital (although a separate building). And water birth is just one of many ways a woman can choose to give birth.

There are many midwives and doulas in the area, and their services can often be covered by standard health plans. Doulas, such as Glenford-based Mary Riley, help women birth comfortably through touch and calming, grounding words, and emotional and physical support. Riley also gives birthing courses and

I recently had my annual check up with my midwife, Suzanne Berger, who delivered my first child ten years ago. Berger is part of the Health Quest practice—the only practice to offer midwifery 24/7. She has been “catching babies” for 21 years. When asked if she had any recommendations for new mothers, she gave these words of wisdom: “Research. Do your homework. Talk to other women who’ve had babies. If you are seeing a doctor and you aren’t happy or aren’t comfortable go somewhere that you feel comfortable.

You need to feel comfortable and have that trust relationship. So, claim your power. Listen to your heart.”

Why Is the National US Cesarean Section Rate So High? childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10456 Empowered women shape modern maternity care: kaiserpermanentehistory.org/latest/empowered-womenshape-modern-maternity-care

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2. When creating your design in step 2, try using a thin paintbrush to paint a second or third color into your design.

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When you engage with one of our real estate professionals, your vision becomes ours. Our long history of successfully pairing people and houses is a combination of old-fashioned common sense and the latest in technology. With our personal approach and dedication to your needs, you will watch your vision come to life. Visit our office in the heart of High Falls, so we can help you turn your dream into a reality!

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our house may be new and empty or a home with a history in need of some tender loving care. Whatever the challenge, the project may benefit from an introduction to a craftsperson who works with wood. Fortunately, the Hudson Valley offers a wealth of craftspeople and designers who have mastered the challenge of using wood to make a house a home.

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“The most important thing any craftsperson can do when sitting with a client is to try to understand what they want from the very beginning, to really listen rather than try to impose his own vision,” says Jason Jones of Ingrained Woodworking, a full-service contracting firm in Lake Katrine.

“Everyone’s situation is unique.”

Although the firm’s focus has grown over the years from doing interior work to major renova-

One of his favorite projects, a home in Gardiner, did just that, using well-thought-out interior details to create a home that was cozy and a pleasure to look at without being ostentatious.

“It’s a really nice balance without imposing the bigger is better attitude,” says Jones.

Ingrained Woodworking offers services that range from small renovations and improvements to additions and new construction. To reach them, visit, ingrainedwoodworking.com, call 845-246-3444.

To achieve the look you want in your home, you may first want to examine different kinds of wood. From maple to walnut to oak to pine, your choice can help make a style statement.

“Different types of wood have different characteristics,” says Sarah Weaver of A&G Custom Furniture in Accord. “Some are soft. Some are hard. Pine, for example, has knots. ▶

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tions, improving a home, says Jones, does not always require big changes. It’s possible to define a space with a small touch, such as applications of historic millwork, which include moldings, wainscoting and railings.

Finding the right fit may take some shopping around. One indicator that you found the right craftsperson is that they focus on what you want and offer you a few options.

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It’s a soft wood. So, if you’re thinking about a contemporary look for your dining table, don’t go with pine as it will ding and dent. You will get a more rustic distressed look, not the contemporary look you want. If you’re not sure about the kind of wood to use, the craftsperson may be able to help you.”

A&G, which sells furniture crafted at Bare Furniture by Weaver’s dad Alex Kambouris, says unfinished furniture offers a distinct advantage over finished furniture. You can add details, the finish of your choice, you can even distress the finish, but most importantly, you can see the quality of the wood before you buy the piece.

“Unfinished products have to have a higher grade of wood,” says Weaver. “Even if it doesn’t look as pretty and shiny as finished furniture, the wood is going to be a better grade and you can see it. When you buy finished furniture, the finish may conceal a lot of flaws while with unfinished furniture such flaws will be exposed.”

Unfinished furniture can be a cost effective way to acquire the things you need to achieve a total look. For example, you can have unfinished chairs painted and distressed to match an antique dining table.

At A & G Custom-Made Furniture Corp., you can design your own kitchen cabinets, wall units, vanity, hutch, or bedroom furnishings, and they will build to your exact specifications.

The company does both residential and commercial work. To contact them, visit agcustommade.com or barefurnitureny.com, or call 845-626-0063.

One-of-a-Kind Works If you long for furniture that’s one of a kind, pieces that are so beautifully crafted they can be considered functional art or sculpture, consult the Hudson Valley Collective, where a dozen local designers offer distinctive pieces.

Collective member Josh Finn describes his own work as being inspired by the patterns and shapes he sees in nature, for example, the effects of wind on water, water on stone and the arching of a tree’s branches. Finn was also inspired by the simplicity of Shaker furniture, the naturalism inherent in Art Noveau and the work of Japanese-American woodworker George Nakishima.

He is not interested in making disposable furniture. He wants to make pieces that become heirlooms and warns that such creative effort can result in a higher price tag.

“If you’re going to cut down a tree and use natural resources, there should be a certain amount of honor that goes into that,” says Finn.

“It should be well made and well designed so people want to keep it around. We really need to get away from the idea of a disposable society. You could go down to Ikea and pick up a table for a few hundred dollars, yes, but it’s going to fall apart after a while. It should matter to you that you are using regional wood, not wood that’s shipped halfway around the world.”

While Finn makes a few pieces of his own a year, he and other artists in the collective will work with a client to create whatever is needed.

If a client tells him he wants a king-sized bed with a canopy but also a curve in it to match a favorite bedroom chair, Finn will make a sketch and work with the client until the piece is realized.

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Going Country

Using reclaimed floor boards, barn wood and recycled pieces, High Falls Mercantile creates pieces that look authentic but are strong and will last. Making good use of recycled materials has benefits.

How can you know you are getting quality when you buy furniture?

“I'm a big believer in touching and seeing these pieces firsthand,” said Ruhl. “That is the best way to determine quality and construction. For our Internet customers, we send samples of our finishes for them to see and touch.”

The store is located in High Falls.

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Antique furniture is a great way to add appeal to your home, but many flea market and antique finds often need restoration work that the do-it-yourselfer may not be up to. Time-honored designs made expertly from scratch can be a good way to achieve that desired look and at the same time ensure that a chair doesn’t fall apart when a guest sits on it, says Larry Ruhl of High Falls Mercantile.

The company creates and customizes classic American designs that employ clean lines and subtle curves. Their distressed finishes and colors hark back to early American painted furniture and are reminiscent of shades seen in Folk Art pieces.

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“If you are buying a wood item or having cabinetry made, ask what it’s composed of and if any parts of the process are toxic,” says Douglas Nikkila of DCN Woodworking in Accord.

"Some cabinets are made with plywood type material, others with particleboard cabinets,” said Nikkila. “I shy away from the latter. Plywood is composed of layers of wood laminated together with adhesive to form a strong bond that makes it easier to work with. Particleboard traditionally uses adhesive that is toxic and bad for environment. It is getting better now, more environmentally friendly, but it’s still not the best choice.”

Looks can also be deceiving, says Nikkila.

Wood can look solid, but homeowners need to consider if it will last.

Finn can be reached at 845-687-8805, or visit him at joshfinnfurniture.com and you can reach the Hudson Valley Collective at hvfurnituremakers.com.

“Hand crafting our furniture from reclaimed pieces gives them an heirloom quality and also uses materials that would otherwise go to waste,” says Ruhl.

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Finn helped found the Hudson Valley Collective in 2008 to showcase the designer/makers of custom furniture in the region. Woodworkers in the collective offer high-quality, handcrafted items in a diversity of styles.

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Reclaimed Wood And Versatility Using reclaimed wood can be one eco-friendly way to furnish or renovate your home, but another responsible design choice is to buy or commission multipurpose furniture.

“Versatility can be just as important in wood design as the materials you use to design it,” says Marc Antony of The Green Palette in New Paltz.

DCN Woodworking has been constructing and installing cabinets for over 25 years, and have had examples of their work showcased in Architectural Digest as well as Better Homes and Gardens. The small woodworking shop provides custom cabinets and furniture in a variety of styles and materials. The store is located in Accord. For more information, call 845-626-7230 or visit dcnwoodworking.com.

For example, the company creates a headboard with storage space for quilts, minimizing the need for a separate storage unit. They also make a table that can switch from being a side table or coffee table at a moment’s notice. And all their designs are made from reclaimed or repurposed wood.

Antony became interested in the use of reclaimed materials on a furniture-buying trip to Indonesia. There he discovered a family factory that counteracted the destruction of natural resources for industry by creating products from salvage.

Besides creating versatile designs from earth-friendly materials, the company offers consultations to homeowners on making conscientious design choices.

Sometimes, small steps are all that’s required.

The Green Palette “First, we let them know what options they have, whether it’s shopping for a new ecofriendly floor, using paint with no volatile organic compounds, or making the best resource choices while renovating,” says Antony. “Pieces they already have may need only minimal work to freshen up or upgrade them, and it can be done with repurposed materials.” ▶

“If cabinets are made using inferior materials, over time homeowners will certainly see the difference. Fortunately, the quality of custom woodworkers is pretty high and there are some great woodworkers out there.”

“Instead of having to buy multiple pieces of furniture, a smarter option is to create pieces that are multifunctional.”

“It changed my way of doing things, shifting the focus to using resources that already existed,” says Antony.

To contact Green Palette, call 845-594-8476 or check out their Facebook page.

These craftspeople each have a unique way with wood that can help your home look its best.

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hen was the last time someone offered to move mountains for you?

You probably rolled your eyes in response. But when you’re dealing with Mike Soule, owner of Mike's Earthworks, this isn’t an empty sales pitch: this is everyday business.

Mike's Earthworks is a private company that provides a variety of services that will alter your landscapes, including excavation and grading, carving out driveways for new properties, brush cutting, and field mowing.

The Earthworks staff also provides lawn maintenance, snow removal and sanding.

For Soule, who had been in construction since graduating high school, Mike's Earthworks was the logical progression. He started in the business working in his father’s company before becoming a partner in Catskill Mountain Construction with Richard Fodrowski. In 2001, he decided to start his own company and Mike's Earthworks was born.

that he was using old equipment that he had refurbished to economize. The prevailing concern was whether he could generate enough clients for this fledgling business to keep ahead of massive operational expenses.

Soule assured new customers that Mike's Earthworks, although new to the scene, was a business that was dependable.

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The business grew, but not without fits and starts.

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Ongoing Events: Friday nights thru Sunday afternoons

Rhinebeck/Red Hook Third Weekend Art Walk artalongthehudson.com

Second Saturdays

Woodstock Art Openings and Events artsinwoodstock.org

First Saturdays

Kingston Gallery Receptions KingstonHappenings.org

Every Saturday, 1pm - 3pm

Puppet shows Free for the kids Kids make recycled puppets out of cereal boxes and other salvaged materials. Then participate in a puppet show that teaches Spanish! The Green Palette, 215 Main Street, New Paltz. 845-594-8476; facebook.com/TheGreenPalette

March 22-24, Friday & Saturday 8pm & Sunday 3pm

Solas An Lae: American Irish Dance In their delightfully original work, SAL Directors Deirdre Lowry and Patrick Brown launch a stylistic assimilation of step work and choreography, embodying greater flexibility of movement and rhythmic pattern inside and outside the technical structure of traditional Irish Dance. A memorable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets: $20 adults; $18 seniors/ children. Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080; centerforperformingarts.org

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March 23, 2-4pm (raindate: Sunday, March 24)

25th Annual Signs of Spring Walk Ann Guenther, naturalist and former Mohonk Preserve educator, will lead this search for 25 signs of spring such as new green shoots, a bug, or sap dripping from a maple tree. Enjoy a leisurely stroll during the season of the warming earth.

This program includes an easy, 2.5-mile hike. Dress for the weather. All ages are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a free program. mohonkpreserve.org

March 23, 5pm

Woodstock Library Forum: Poetry and Art Collaboration Writer Victoria Sullivan and artist Barbara Milman have collaborated on “When I

Wasn’t Looking.” Sullivan is the author of three chapbooks. She lives in Saugerties and New York City. Milman is a book artist and printmaker who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Longest-Running Cultural and Public Affairs Forum in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Free admission and refreshments. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. 845-679-2213; info@woodstock.org

March 23, 12pm

The Met: Live in HD Zandonai’s Francesca Da Rimini Zandonai’s early 20th-century melodrama.

Tickets: $26 adult, $24 member, and $19 children (12 and under). Bardavon, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. 845-4732072; bardavon.org

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March 24, 10am-4:05pm

Kingston NY Model Train and Railroad Spring Hobby Show 11,000 square feet of: Operating Layouts; Dealer and Vendor Tables; Model Train Exhibits; Modular Layouts; Large Scale Garden Railroad Train Display; Railroadiana; A Toy Train set Raffle; A little kids fun corner with balloons and other kid friendly activity’s; Food and Refreshments on Premises. Bring the whole family young and old, for a FUN FUN FUN Day of Model Trains. Largest Model Train and Hobby Show in Ulster County. Adults $6; Children under 12 $1. The Murphy Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 845-481-4198; kingstontrainshow.com

March 28

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop The art of Pysanky or decorated Easter eggs in Ukraine dates back to ancient times. Made by first hollowing out the egg through a small pinhole, a Kitska, or hot

wax pen, is then used to write designs on the egg in beeswax. The egg is dipped in various dyes, alternating with more wax writing on the shell. ArtsWAVE Center, 12 Market Street, Ellenville. For adults and children ages 10 and up. Materials fee includes supplies to take home; Kids $10/ Adults $15. To register, email: class@ artswave.org or call 845-443-5319.

April 3rd

Storm King Art Center opening day 500-acres of pristine landscape of fields, hills and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. stormking.org

Route 308, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080; centerforperformingarts.org

April 6

Pondskimming Contest and Beach Bash This annual Pondskimming Contest and Beach Bash is on for Saturday, April 6.

Come on out for an outrageously good time as contestants try to skim across a pond without getting too wet. Prizes will be awarded for best skim, best costume and, of course, best splash! Ages 13 and older only; no ski poles permitted. Hunter Mountain, Hunter. huntermtn.com

April 6-7, 1pm

April 2, 7:30pm

Matt Finley and Rio Jazz: 26th Annual Evening of Brazilian Jazz You’re invited to the 26th annual Matt Finley and Rio Jazz performance at Dutchess Community College. Join in and listen to bossa nova, sambas and original compositions by the band members. It’s a great night of Brazilian jazz not to be missed.

Admission is free and refreshments are served. In Drumlin Hall. Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-431-8000; sunydutchess.edu

April 5-14, Friday & Saturday 8pm & Sunday 3pm Caesar & Cleopatra With sharp wit and incisive observation, George Bernard Shaw centers his classic play on the relationship between the Roman leader, Julius Caesar, and the ambitious, young, Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra, as he guides her to be an effective queen and ally to Rome. Drawing upon her innate shrewdness and what she learns from Caesar, Cleopatra becomes the queen that history and legend proclaim and remember.

Produced and directed by Diana di Grandi for CENTERstage Productions. Tickets: $20/$18. Center for Performing Arts, 661

“How Did the Rope Get Up There?: History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing.”

This interpretive program will be offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, April through October (weather permitting). No reservations required. Meet at the Trapps Bridge. This program will last approximately 20 minutes, involves a gentle stroll, and will be led by a Mohonk Preserve Ranger who is an experienced rock climber. This is a free program but participants must either be Mohonk Preserve members or pay a day use fee to access the land.

Children 12 and under are free. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. mohonkpreserve.org

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April 12, 5-7 pm

Opening reception for Fields of Vision: Works by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art. Show from April 13-June 23. In our post-modern society, the art world is both more connected and more fragmented than ever before. Contemporary practices appear to be a mash-up of disparate concepts, political agendas, media, and styles. Fields of Vision explores how art and design being made by full-time Department of Art faculty at SUNY New Paltz fits into this local/global picture. newpaltz.edu

April 12, 7pm

Bard Theater: “The Bacchae”

by Euripides The god Dionysus returns to Thebes to prove his divinity and punish the city’s unbelievers. This student production is presented in partnership with Bard’s Classical Studies Program. Cost: $15 general admission; free/Bard students.

Bearsville Theater Presents: Dead On Live '71-'72 DOL has quickly become recognized nationally as one of the top acts to pay tribute to the music of the American treasure known as the Grateful Dead. $25. bearsvilletheater.com

April 14, 1-5pm

31st Annual Kiwanis Kingston Classic 10k Run USATF 10K certified course and a 2.1-mile Fun Run. Includes Spaghetti Dinner for racers and family the night before. Course starts and ends in the historic Stockade District in Kingston. Proceeds benefit local Kiwanis youth funds, including scholarships for local students. For more information visit: kiwaniskingstonclassic.com

hemlock groves, cross seasonal streams, and look for signs of spring as we hike to the historic Van Leuven Cabin. Bring water and snacks. Ages 2 to 6 are welcome with an adult. This program includes a 1.5-mile hike and moves at a toddler’s pace.

Reservations call Dana at 845-626-4253.

Participants should meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. The fee per person: Free for Mohonk Preserve members, nonmembers pay the $12 hiking day-use fee. Children 12 and under are free. mohonkpreserve.org

April 14-19, 12pm; April 18, 7pm

Underneath the Lawns of Huguenot Street: The 17th-Century Redoubt, Pithouse and Earthfast House Talk by SUNY New Paltz Professor Joseph Diamond detailing recent excavation on Huguenot Street by the SUNY New Paltz Archaeological Field School uncovering evidence of an early fortified redoubt or stockade in the center of the historic district. $8/person; $5/members of HHS and students with ID. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org

April 19, 10am-12pm

Toddlers on the Trail – Signs of Spring Join Dana Rudikoff, Mohonk Preserve volunteer hike leader, and explore shady

April 21, 10am-12pm

Take A Hike: Earth Day Hike Why not celebrate Earth Day by getting outside and going for a hike? April’s Take a Hike destination will be to one of Frost Valley’s more popular attractions—High Falls. This is a moderate, two-mile hike, with some steep hills. Open to individuals, friends, and families, this event is FREE to all registered participants. Space is limited, so please call or email in advance to re-

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Astor’s Second Annual Antique Appraisal Have you always wondered what those items in your attic are worth? Well, this is an opportunity for you to enjoy a lovely afternoon while getting your treasures appraised by experts. $50 for 3 items.

Benefit for Astor Services for Children & Families. Vassar Alumnae House, Poughkeepsie. For info contact Dana Valdez at 845-871-1171 or dvaldez@astorservices. org. astorservices.org/events.php

April 13, 8pm

April 14, 1-4pm

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2000 Frost Valley Road. 845-985-2291; frostvalley.org

Catskill Forest Association and learn the names of these trees. We’ll help you be able to identify trees throughout the region by deciphering each tree’s unique characteristics. CFA members free; $5 non-CFA members. Sturdy shoes required.

To register and for more information call Catskill Forest Association at 845-5863054 or e-mail cfa@catskill.net.

for students in grades 6-12. After the play, the cast of professional actors will lead a group "talkback" as the actors discuss the artistic process, themes and characters in the play. We encourage students to voice their personal points of view and to ask questions about the play. For more information, or to register your class, please contact Jodi Kane at 845-295-2521 or Education@BethelWoodsCenter.org.

April 28-May 3, 12pm April 27-28

Tap New York Craft Beer & Fine Food Festival TAP New York is more than just about the beer. It’s about great food—tasty morsels that carefully complement these rich brews and plenty of it. It’s about education...about beer, about home-brewing, about beer/food pairings...it’s about cooking demonstrations from some of the best chefs in the region (and beyond)...and it’s about good friends coming together for a weekend of good beer, good food, and good times. Hunter Mountain, Hunter.

518-263-4223; tap-ny.com

April 27, 10am-12pm

Tree ID Walk What’s in a forest anyway? Lots of trees right? Ever wonder what the names are of all these trees? Take a walk with the

Road Scholar: Fly Fishing – The Catskill Tradition Journey to the Catskills for a week of learning to fly-fish at Frost Valley Fly-Fishing School, which offers access to miles of pristine trout streams. Learn the art of fly-fishing in classes with local professionals covering tackle, roll, and basic and false casting. Then apply your newfound skills on day trips to the bestknown Catskill rivers. To sign up for any Road Scholar programs hosted at Frost Valley go to: roadscholar.org. Cost: $698.

800-454-5768; frostvalley.org

May 3, 10am

Othello – Presented by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Bethel Woods is pleased to host Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 2013 touring production of “Othello.” This dynamic, fully staged 90-minute production is suitable

May 4, 8pm

Hudson Valley Philharmonic V American Premiere Music Director/Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer. Debussy Prélude à “L’Après-midi d’un faune” (Afternoon of a Faun). Dorman Cello Concerto with Inbal Segev – Cello.

Copland Symphony No. 3. The audience is invited to a pre-concert talk with the conductor and musicians one hour prior to each performance. Tickets: $31 to $53, based on location. $20 student. Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie.

845-473-2072; bardavon.org

May 4, 10am-4pm May 4, 8am-12pm

Walkway Over the Hudson: World Record Attempt A truly memorable fundraising event—the World's Longest Line of People singing and dancing our way to another world record in celebration of I Love My Park Day! $15/person. Upon receipt of your $15 per person registration fee, you will be sent an email confirmation notice that will serve as your ticket to the event, and confirm your place on the Walkway and in history! The park will be closed to the general public until 12pm. walkway.org

Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association Spring Plow Please join us at Saunderskill Farm for the annual Spring Plow. Food, music, kids games, vendors, demonstrations and lots more! 5100 Route 209, Accord. 845-6262676; saunderskill.com

May 4

Rock The Ridge A 50-mile endurance challenge set in the natural beauty of the Mohonk Preserve, a vast, nonprofit nature preserve situated in the Mid-Hudson Valley. The goal is to traverse a 50-mile course within 24 hours by walking, running, or any combination

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Garden Fair, Presented by Hudson Valley Garden Association A celebration of gardening in the Hudson Valley featuring local and specialty garden vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations and lectures. Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Route 416, Montgomery. hvgardenfair.com

May 10-12

Mother’s Day 3-Day Weekend Every mom needs a vacation—treat yours to a weekend retreat in the beautiful Catskill Mountains! Activities such as guided nature hikes, meditation and yoga will be available. Feeling more adventurous? Try our climbing tower and zip line, go horseback riding, or take a hike on one of our many nature trails. Make reservations at: reservations@frostvalley.org. 845985-2291; frostvalley.org

May 11, 10am-12pm

Forest Flowers This time of year is a great time to get out in the woods and see some flowers. Before the trees cast a deep shadow under their canopies is a time for under story plants

May 12

Mother’s Day Tea Enjoy a family themed tour of Clermont’s gardens and share a beautiful tea with a mother you love ($12 per person, reservation required). Clermont Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown. 518-5374240; friendsofclermont.org

May 16, 7pm

Hip Hop Theater Join us to enjoy Playback Theater NYC, and some of Poughkeepsie’s own local talent, for a night of awesome Hip Hop

May 18, 12-6pm

Gardiner Cupcake Festival Thousands gather in the orchard under commercial size tents rain or shine for this endearing community event.

Cupcakes, music, vendors, wine tastings and children's activities. Local business owners, members of The Main Street Gang

host a full day of sweets for the whole family. At Wrights Farm on 208 in Gardiner. eatapples.com

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performance! Following two weeks of intensive Hip Hop Theater training workshops lead by guest teaching artists from Playback at Pougkeepsie Middle School, 75 sixth graders will amaze us all with a fabulous culmination performance.

Through this innovative, multi-faceted workshop, students study poetry, art, music and dance, drawing on their own creative abilities, and gaining knowledge and skills in each discipline. They connect with the rhythms of their bodies and explore the art of the written and spoken word. Tickets: $6 all seats. Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie.

845-473-2072; bardavon.org

May 25, 7:30am-5pm

Game of Logging Level 1 Level 1 focuses on varying aspects of chainsaw safety and techniques for properly felling trees. Participants are introduced to open face felling, personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, reactive forces, bore cutting, preplanning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Individuals will be responsible to provide their own chainsaw, helmet, leather boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and to dress for the weather. Participants should pack a brown bag lunch and enough water for the day. CFA members pay $135 & non-CFA members pay $150. Pre-registration/prepayment is required. Class is limited to 10 participants. For more information call CFA at 845-586-3054 or e-mail cfa@catskill. net. catskillforest.org

May 4, 10am-4pm

to soak in some rays and show off some flowers. Dutchmen’s breeches, spring beauty, and trilliums make up just a few of the flowers that carpet our forests under stories. Take a walk with Catskill Forest Association and learn more about these spring ephemerals. CFA members free; $10 non-CFA members. Sturdy shoes required. To register and for more information call CFA at 845-586-3054 or e-mail: cfa@catskill.net. catskillforest.org

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thereof. The course winds along carriage trails and paths, through the forests and ridgelines of the Preserve.

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May 25-27

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair At the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair you can experience one of America’s largest variety of art & craft demonstrations, be entertained by the best regionally based musicians, as well as experience the very best the Hudson Valley has to offer in both New York state wines and locally produced handcrafted specialty foods. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. 845-679-8087; quailhollow.com

a hike on the Lower Wildcat trail, one of Frost Valley’s less traveled, but beautiful trails. This hike is just over 2 miles in length and is considered moderate to difficult. Open to individuals, friends, and families, this event is FREE to all registered participants. Space is limited, so please call or email in advance to reserve your spot. hbowman@frostvalley.org. 845-9852291; frostvalley.org

May 27, 10am

Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade Join the fun with floats, marching bands, civic groups and firemen. Parade participants compete for trophies in several categories: marching unit, performance group, fire department, and community or commercial floats. Begins at Hyde Park Drive-in parking lot. Hosts servicemen and women serving aboard the USS Roosevelt. Hyde Park Drive-in Theatre, 510 Albany Post Road/Route 9, Hyde Park. 845-229-4738

heart. Participants will seek to understand what makes the natural landscape, a building, or the soul sacred to different cultures and religions, examine these three images of the sacred and their web-like confluence using academic study and onsite experience, and lastly reflect on their discoveries and share insights through small group participation. The Institute can be taken for three undergraduate credits or on a non-credit basis. To register for credit, use course number REL393-01.

To register as non-credit, please contact Caroline Murphy at 845-257-2907 or email her at murphyc@newpaltz.edu. Cost for non-credit participant will be $300, which includes course materials and field trips, excluding transportation. Instructor: Lyla Yastion.

May 28-June 11

May 26, 1-2:30pm

Take a Hike: Lower Wildcat Hike As the weather warms up, why not get out and take a hike? Participate in May for

Sacred Spaces Summer Institute at SUNY New Paltz Explore the concept of sacred space by examining three areas where human beings, through their cultures, have assigned the quality of sacredness: sacred land, sacred architecture, and the sacred space in the

June 2

7th Annual Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge The Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge invites riders of all ages to participate in one of four rides. All bike routes go through Ulster County in the beautiful Hudson Valley

beginning and ending at the High Meadow Performing Arts Center. ridetheridge.org

June 9

Williams Lake Classic The NY State Mountain Bike Series kicks off at Williams Lake Resort in Rosendale. nysmtbseries.com

June 15, 8pm

Celtic Woman at Bethel Woods Pavilion Stage This spectacular musical experience features Celtic Woman performing traditional Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems, and inspirational songs including the return of fan favorites “You Raise Me Up,” “Orinoco Flow,” and many more, all with the signature Celtic Woman sound. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Celtic Woman as you’ve never seen them before. Guarantee your place on the Bethel Woods lawn all summer with the 2013 Season Lawn Pass. bethelwoodscenter.org

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Home & Garden: A&M Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Agway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Authentic Stone Works. . . . . . . . . .

Ben Sprenger & Son Landscaping. . .

Brian Bell Topsoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Buzzanco’s Greenhouses . . . . . . .

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

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

Country Lawnscape. . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Four Season Sunrooms . . . . . . . . .

G&G Lawn & Power . . . . . . . . . . .

Gallo’s Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greenman Consulting . . . . . . . . . .

Heritage Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Ingrained Woodworking. . . . . . . . .

Jeff Collins Stone Supply . . . . . . . .

Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep. . . . . .

Matthew Flamhaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mike’s Earth Works . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

The Paving Company. . . . . . . . . . .

Veronica’s Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Pets: Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital. . . 46 Emmanuel’s Petagree. . . . . . . . . . . 46 Pet Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Play: Alpine Endeavors. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. . . .

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

Catskill Mountain Railroad. . . . . . . .

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Coyote Ridge Stables . . . . . . . . . .

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

Fiber Flame Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Friends of Historic Kingston . . . . . .

Gardiner Cupcake Festival. . . . . . .

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

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

Stone Dock Golf Course. . . . . . . . .

Storm King Art Center . . . . . . . . . .

Twin Spruce Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Services: Always There Home Care. . . . . . . .

Binnewater Spring Water . . . . . . . .

Catskill Forest Association . . . . . . .

Freestyle Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gardiner Association of Businesses. . .

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

Northern Dutchess Hospital . . . . . .

Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ReThink Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty. .

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. .

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Shopping/Retail: 768 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Barcones Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Beekman Arms Antiques . . . . . . . .

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

Clear Metals Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Columbia Costume & Beauty. . . . .

Downtown Accord Antiques. . . . . .

D’Vash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eden Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Element Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Genesis Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Gray Owl Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Great American Auction . . . . . . . . .

Greenhouse at Rhinebeck . . . . . . .

Green Palette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

High Falls Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . .

Himalayan Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Lounge Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Merchant Wine & Liquor. . . . . . . . .

Milne's At Home Antiques . . . . . . .

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

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

Overlook Mountain Bikes. . . . . . . .

Parent Teacher Store . . . . . . . . . . .

Pegasus Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Rhinebeck Artist’s Shop. . . . . . . . .

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

Sorella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spruce Design & Decor . . . . . . . . .

Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits . . . . . .

Tonner Dolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waddle & Swaddle . . . . . . . . . . . .

Water Street Market. . . . . . . . . . . .

White Barn Sheep & Wool . . . . . . .

WildFlowers Florist. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Stay: 1850 House Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ashokan Dreams Inn . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Blue Willow B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boitson's Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Frost Valley YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mohonk Mountain House. . . . . . . .

Pine Grove Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rhinecliff Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suite Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Village Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Farms/Markets: Adams Fairacre Farms . . . . . . . . . .

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

Barthels Farm Market. . . . . . . . . . .

Brykill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Mother Earth’s Storehouse . . . . . .

Saunderskill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Wallkill View Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wright’s Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Eat/Drink Asia Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Barnaby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Bistro Mountain Store. . . . . . . . . . .

Bistro-to-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boitson’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Cafe Mezzaluna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Cherries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

China Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dominick’s Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Gendron Catering Tasting Room. . .

Henry's At The Farm. . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Hoffman House Tavern. . . . . . . . . .

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

Main Course Restaurant & Catering. .

Mother Earth's Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . .

Moxie Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Northern Spy Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Peekamoose Restaurant . . . . . . . .

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

Ricciardella’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sportman’s Alamo Cantina. . . . . . .

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

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

The Catamount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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FROST VALLEY YMCA WHERE FAMILY COMES TOGETHER What a great time to bring the family together and let Frost Valley YMCA host your gathering. Let us take care of the cooking and programming, while you and your family focus on each other. We’ll be offering a variety of Spring activities: Maple Sugaring, Gardening, Horseback Riding and more! Camp favorites will be also be available: Climbing, Cookie Making, Guided Nature Hikes, Arts & Crafts, Orienteering and Sports. There is something for everyone!

Are you looking for a more secluded private getaway? Check out our East Valley Ranch. Nestled in a serene valley alongside the Neversink River, East Valley Lodge is a charmingly renovated bed and breakfast-style ranch house, offering a world without distraction where the power of community and fellowship reside.

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Experience

Ulster County

A R T S & C U LT U R E | W I N E & C U I S I N E |

RESORTS & LODGING | YEAR-ROUND FUN

PLENTY TO SEE: THE NEWEST ATTRACTION, THE WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON, QUAINT ANTIQUE SHOPS, BEAUTIFUL STREETSCAPES, THE MOST-FAMOUS SMALL TOWN IN THE WORLD – WOODSTOCK – AND MORE. PLENTY TO DO: ULSTER COUNTY OFFERS FOUR SEASONS OF ADVENTURE WITH MORE THAN 350 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, WORLD-CLASS ROCK CLIMBING, KAYAKING, HANG GLIDING, SKIING AND MORE.

A world of adventure Hudson Valley/Catskill Regions

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Get to the fun faster.

Fly into Stewart.

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

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

Then, let the fun begin.

Stewart International Airport.

Your Gateway to New York.

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