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A breezy and bright bookstore florist hangout serving all of Ulster County with new and unique reads, beautiful stationery, and hand-tied floral bouquets.

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Extraordinary flowers, beautiful jewelry, and unique gifts

1204 State Route 213, High Falls NY 12440 • 845-687-4810 thegreencottage.com

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Holiday entertaining is all about sharing your home with friends and family. It's the warmth of the fire, it's the sound of the music playing in the background, it's the taste of the amazing food that you've worked tirelessly to prepare, and it's also about the table setting and room that you've magically created. It's these moments that leave your guests begging to come back again and again. This holiday season, give your guests an experience to remember.

To help you get started, we asked three of the Hudson Valley’s best florists to design a holiday centerpiece, around which three owners of our local home décor boutiques designed a beautiful, complementary tablescape. Visit any of these shops this holiday season to find just what you need to create a memorable holiday setting of your own.

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Inspired by the winter white floral arrangement, I wanted to keep the table setting mostly neutral with small accents of red, brown, and orange. I love to mix vintage plates and glassware with newer pieces—I think it makes the table more interesting, and, honestly, more approachable by not having everything look so perfect and overly coordinated.

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Who says you have to dine in the dining room? In this scene, a table is unexpectedly pulled up next to a chesterfield sofa. Mix and match the chairs, and don't be afraid to mix periods of furniture together. The use of old and new, crystal and brass, leopard and velvet, all on top of a Moroccan rug, set the tone for an evening filled with laughter in an intimate setting.

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Veering from the traditional bright reds and greens of the holidays, we chose to use burgundy, ivory, gold, and soft greens—a more serene, rich color palette. Even the champagne and red wine complement and highlight the colors in this striking floral arrangement. The coordination of colors—the natural hues of the season—makes for a very inviting dining experience.

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Holidays at the Farm! d Christmas Trees & Wreaths d Bird Feeders d Locally-made Gifts d Nutrena Feeds d Pet Food & Supplies

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THE APPLE BIN HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT HOLIDAY! We’ve got all the holiday fixins: Pies, Cookies, Gift Baskets, Christmas Trees, Decorations and More!

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84 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 845-688-5851 www.nesteggshop.com Shop Online: thenesteggcountrystore.com

An Old Fashioned Country Store We are located in the heart of The Catskill Mountains.

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

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With more than 20 shops, over 30 antique dealers, music, and some of the finest views in New Paltz, Water Street Market has something for everyone.

WATER STREET MARKET 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561

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• Hot drinks, savory morsels & sweet delicacies • Vintage collectibles, stylish clothes & designer jewelry • One-of-a-kind decorative pieces and fine art

New Orleans Style Cuisine

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Jar'd Wine Pub

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Decorations make shopping even more fun.

At the market’s Antique Barn, owner Walter Marquez adds nostalgic seasonal touches by displaying some of his collection of antique Santas. Altogether, he owns 1,500 antique Santas.

“I put up a small display of some of my collection, which people come to see,” says Walter. “It’s a happy time of year.”

Around the holidays, Walter says shoppers often come to the Antique Barn to buy distinctive jewelry, glassware, china, and smaller items imbued with the spirit of holidays past. “We sell a lot of jewelry, one-of-a-kind items that make for a unique gift,” which customers prefer, “rather than going to the mall and getting something mass-produced.”

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“Shopping here during the holidays is meant to be relaxing. We will give you personal attention, we will wrap your gifts for you, and we won’t make you feel like holiday shopping is a race or a contest.”–Rachelle Oldmixon, Maglyn’s Dream

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As the season approaches, Theresa Logan, owner of The Cheese Plate, stocks her shelves with hostess and Secret Santa gifts.

Whether the plan is to gift delicious cheeses or serve them at holiday gatherings, the shop now has 60 selections to choose from,

The Cheese Plate also offers gifts for aficionados, such as fondue and tapas pots, cheese knives, slicers, and graters.

including more American cheeses than ever, coming from California, Oregon, Virginia, and Maryland.

marble, and slate and all the tools to help you build the best cheese board for your holiday guests.”

“Our gift selection this year is the best ever,” says Theresa. “We have cheese boards made of wood,

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One factor that makes market shopping seem more intimate is that the store’s owners are generally present and ready to personally help customers, says Rachelle Oldmixon of Maglyn’s Dream, an American Arts gift shop.

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“They want you to be satisfied with your finds and they want you to leave with a smile,” Rachelle says. “Shopping here during the holidays is meant to be relaxing. We will give you personal attention, we will wrap your gifts for you, and we won't make you feel like holiday shopping is a race or a contest.”

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Maglyn’s Dream

Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters and Cafe

While the staff at Maglyn’s Dream may dress up in sparkly clothes and offer cookies on holiday weekends, the shop’s strongest appeal is the selection of one-of-a-kind or limited run items. Everything is handmade by artists.

“These mugs are perfect for chilly winter mornings,” she says. “Pick one (or four!) out, then pop over to The Mudd Puddle for a pound of coffee, and you have an instant hit!”

“It makes each and every item in our shop special,” says Rachelle. Some of her holiday gift recommendations include casually elegant necklaces by Perfecto Glass Jewelry and crocheted hats, made by her mom and store owner Lynn Oldmixon and friend Maggie Havens, right in the shop. For the coffee lover on your list, consider hand warmer mugs by Clay in Motion.

The market’s Mud Puddle Coffee Roasters and Cafe is a good place to get caffeinated before checking off your holiday shopping list. And they serve a tasty lunch—from veggie-rich paninis to a decadent Grilled Nutella on cracked wheat.

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The Parish h e a rt y f o o d to f o rt i f y yo u r h o l i day s p i r i t

After a day of shopping, plan to stop at The Parish for some hot, delicious gumbo and a specialty cocktail prepared by proprietor Matt Sweeney. The lively restaurant has a New Orleans-inspired menu that features such luscious Louisiana dishes as jambalaya and shrimp and grits, as well as drinks made with distinctive ingredients.

“The Water Street Market has such a great vibe during the holiday season,” says Matt. “It has that ‘Dickens’ feel that really puts you in the holiday mood. At The Parish, we embrace that holiday feel by offering seasonal cocktails and fare.” Matt recommends the restaurant’s Dickens Punch, a warm Applejack-based punch that is actually made from Charles Dickens’ own recipe.

Too many gifts to buy and no time to sit down for a meal? Stop for a quick snack at the Kosiner Brothers Fry Shack or Hot Dog Cart for some new twists on an old classic, or Dohnut, rated

by Yelp reviewers as one of the best spots in the Hudson Valley for donuts.

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Theresa Fall of Jar’d, the market’s wine bar, finds that the Water Street Market has a special feel to it all year, but, especially during the holidays, the atmosphere is extra warm and festive. “The shop owners chip in and hang lights to give it a festive feel, and they stay open longer hours so people can get after-work shopping and snacking done,” she says.

“It's a lovely spot to stroll outside and shop.”

After strolling, shoppers can warm up with a drink.

Jar’d captures that holiday season feel by serving such warming drinks as eggnog, warm cider with pumpkin gin, and mulled wine (warmed red wine with cider, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, and oranges).

With outside heaters on the enclosed deck, patrons can feel cozy even in December.

“All the shops here are locally owned, which is such an important factor; shopping and dining here directly supports the economy and community.”

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Eden Boutique

Himalayan Arts a b o u t i qu e e x p e r i e n c e

You may not want to stop shopping until you visit every store in the market.

Himalayan Arts carries beautiful art, crafts, bags, greeting cards, clothing, scarves, books, and handmade jewelry from Nepal and India, as well as Tibetan rugs and singing bowls.

With exotic items from all over the Himalayan region, a shopping trip here becomes a truly majestic and cultural shopping experience. In addition, the majority of the merchandise found here are aquired through FairTrade business.

Eden Boutique offers a curated collection of contemporary fashions and handmade jewelry inspired by the region’s natural beauty and designed to stand out from cookie-cutter mainstream style. Here, you’ll find unique accessories, as well as an elegant collection of women’s clothing. Step through the doorway from Eden into to their conjoined space The Men’s Shop at Eden, where you’ll find a fine collection of curated men’s goods.

A trip to the Water Street Market is a merry way to get your shopping off to a great start.

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GARDEN CENTER: Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, Wreaths, Kissing Balls, FARM FRESH: Home Grown & Local Vegetables, NY Cheese, Maple Syrup, Honey, and many other Specialty Foods!

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Jewelry as a gift is always a beautiful gesture— it’s a wearable item that has sentimental value and can stand the test of time. What you gift in jewelry now could very well turn into an heirloom in the future. And you don’t have to go to a department store to buy it! Lucky for us, the

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Hudson Valley is full of great local businesses that carry one-of-a-kind jewelry items, many of which are handmade by local makers and artisans here, and others that are sourced from unique designers around the world. Here are a few of our favorite picks....

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YOUR SCHOOL INSTRUMENT RENTALS & SUPPLIES HEADQUARTERS! Celebrating Over A Hundred Years Of Music

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Frosty, frozen-over mornings and gently falling snow; winter is officially here. Hudson Valley winters are known for their icy chill, and keeping warm in spite of this is an absolute necessity. This year, instead of heading out to the mall for your winter wear, shop locally for unique pieces that will keep you both cozy and stylish.

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For those cherished, slightly warmer winter days, create an indooor-outdoor look with lighter sweaters, flannels, and jackets; a big, comfy scarf; or a fleece-lined shawl. Style that carries from indoor warmth to outdoor chill.

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OUTDOORS

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with our children as babies; ten years later they are now expert skiers and boarders.

You will never find better instruction or nicer people on a ski mountain. Windham's terrain is enough to keep everyone interested, and the groomers make it happen, even in the worst of times.”

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Windham Mountain Resort has been welcoming skiers for decades, with a reputation for blending a family-friendly atmosphere with cutting-edge innovation. “Fantastic family mountain!” writes New Yorker Abigail Drescher Meyer in a Facebook review. “We became regulars at Windham

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Windham Mountain Resort has been welcoming skiers for decades, with a reputation for blending a family-friendly atmosphere with cutting-edge innovation.

Windham has made the transition to a four-season resort with golf, skyrides, a day camp for kids, and a topflight mountain bike park designed by Gravity Logic. But they haven’t let their ski game go downhill (pun intended). On the contrary, skiers this season will enjoy the results of $2 million in capital improvements: a new system of fully automated snow guns, nearly three miles of new snowmaking pipe, and the addition of a new PistenBully 200 Winch Cat to the

grooming fleet. This means that the popular intermediate trail Wiseacres, on the West Peak, will be open this year whether Mother Nature cooperates or not. In keeping with Windham’s ethics, the improvements are environmentally friendly.

The mountain has 285 skiable acres and 54 trails over two peaks, six terrain parks,

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and 12 lifts, as well as state-of-the-art services to help everyone—from experts to raw beginners—have a blast.

“This year, we are debuting a completely new learn-toski program,” says communications manager Becky Pine.

“We’ve redesigned everything, from our rental shop to the experience on the hill with our instructors. We’re initiating a terrain-based system that puts you through a series of different terrains on a slope designed so you can’t run off it; it allows you to get that gliding sensation without fear, because the slope will stop you. It’s all about first-timers doing it right off the bat, instead of spending time on flat terrain learning to turn and stop.”

Windham has always been committed to providing skiing for absolutely everyone who’d like to ski. Since 2005, they’ve operated the Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center, where folks with disabilities will find a skiing experience tailor-made for them in a dedicated 7,200-square-foot lodge with a cozy great room. “People come from all over the country to see the program and use it as a model,” says Becky. “We’re one of only 40 resorts in the country that offers adaptive skiing. We’ve got a full-time staff and 250 volunteers helping disabled people get on the slopes to enjoy the outdoors.”

There are fresh treats in store for snow tubers and snowmobilers in the resort’s Adventure Park, as

“Windham is a terrific little town, and the lodge is right in the middle of it—it’s a great place to have a great time,” says Becky. “Our overall focus is on constantly moving forward, and we just keep making it better.”

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well—new machines in the snowmobile fleet and a new, much faster conveyer lift and serpentine track for tubers. The Adventure Park also offers a 7,200-square-foot outdoor ice rink, complete with a rental shop and warming station.

Windham takes equal care in making your aprèsski experience an enjoyable one. Soothe away muscle aches at the spa, or loosen up with a yoga session. There’s a movie theater and free wi-fi. Dining choices include the Rock’n Mexicana (lots of tequila options and a roaring fire in the fireplace) and on-mountain eateries with choices ranging from Belgian waffles to sushi to grab-n-go burgers, soups, and sandwiches. You’ll never be far from a hot chocolate or a glass of wine.

Shuttles carry guests from the mountain to the lodge. “Windham is a terrific little town, and the lodge is right in the middle of it—it’s a great place to have a great time,” says Becky. “Our overall focus is on constantly moving forward, and we just keep making it better.” w i n d h a m m o u n ta i n r e s o rt

Windham has always been committed to providing skiing for absolutely everyone who’d like to ski.

19 Resort Drive, Windham 518-734-4300 windhammountain.com

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285 acres of terrain

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OUTDOORS

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for festivals and summer biking, hiking, skyriding, and swimming. Belleayre is loved by the Catskill community and beyond, and their commitment to providing a fun time for real mountain lovers is evident in all of the services that they have to offer.

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Created on “forever wild� lands by New York State in 1949, Belleayre Mountain opened its doors with just five trails and a rope tow. Now, more than 65 years later, they are a state-of-the-art skiing facility, having just added some exciting new improvements, and a year-round host

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Marketing manager Joe McCracken, a Catskills native, has worked at the resort since 1999. “I’ve done all kinds of things from digging ditches to ticket sales and IT,” he says. “It’s been the time of my life. I love this mountain.”

He’s excited about Belleayre’s new Catskill Thunder Gondola. “We started it in early summer and it will be all done by mid-December,” he says. “You’ll be able to take your skis off and ride up the mountain in an enclosed cabin. It’s an eight-passenger gondola that gets you to the top of the mountain in seven minutes.”

The high-speed gondola will feature 60 of these cabins, taking passengers from the bottom of the mountain near Discovery Lodge all the way up to the summit. In addition to transporting skiers to the peak in a more efficient and comfortable way, the gondola will also allow cross-country skiers to access the summit for some incredible views and trails along the top of the mountain, and will provide gorgeous scenic rides in the summer.

Improvements at Belleyare have been steady over the last couple of years. There’s a new extension of the Deer Run trail, connecting the upper and lower

“We are truly a family mountain, and we have anything for everyone. For beginners, we have our Parallel From the Start program—by your third day, we’ll get you to the top of the mountain.”

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mountains. The renovated cafeteria minimizes lines with a grab-n-go setup. The Tiger Den daycare has been moved next to the kidscamp, where youngsters can get four hours of instruction, lift tickets, and friendly supervision.

“We’ve also got a redesigned rental shop that helps the flow of activity,” says Joe. “And there are going

to be a lot of improvements and extensions going forward—we’re in a planning phase.”

Beginners will love the learning area, where over 100 qualified instructors teach all skill levels: there are offerings for kids, teens, and adults ranging from beginner packages to private one-on-one clinics with pros. Slopes for beginners have been

widened this past summer, almost doubling the space for skiers-in-training. There are a total of 171 skiable acres on the mountain: 50 trails, five glades, an Area 51 terrain park, two progression parks, and an X-course. There’s ample snowboarding, of course, and there are over nine kilometers of cross-country trails that are open when there’s natural snow, free of charge, covering breathtakingly beautiful territory.

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Laid-back, casual, and friendly—a ski experience that’s all about the love of the sport and the great outdoors.

There are three lodges, located at the base, mid-mountain, and summit, so you’re never far from a place to grab a snack or rest for a bit. You’ll find barbecue at the Maple Smoke House, gourmet burgers and kettle chips at the Sunset Grill,

“We take pride in going out of our way and helping customers, and we have the kind of great customers who make it all worth it,” says Joe. “It’s more about the experience than anything. We are truly a family mountain, and we have any-

and pub grub at the Groomer’s Pub and the Stone and Copper.

thing for everyone. For beginners, we have our Parallel From the Start program—by your third day, we’ll get you to the top of the mountain.

And there’s the Belleayre vibe: laidback, casual, and friendly—a ski experience that’s all about the love of the sport and the great outdoors. In 1995, 70,000 skiers and snowboarders came to play on the slopes; last year, the number was over 175,000, with visitors hailing from all over the world.

In reader polls from Ski magazine, we win for best grooming and best snow—that’s what we’re known for. That and moguls—we have a plethora of mogul terrain to go have fun on.”

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OUTDOORS

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Skiers love Plattekill Mountain for its untamed feel and wealth of natural powder. “We’re lucky with snow,” says owner Danielle Vajtay. “We’re the western ski mountain in the Catskills, and we get lake-effect snow from the Great Lakes. When that weather system comes across here, it tends to dump.”

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All that lovely snow dumps on what one Plattekill fan called “the most diverse terrain in the Catskills” on Yelp. Plattekill has 38 trails, an 1,100-foot vertical drop, and a terrain park— small compared to some mountains, but far from limited.

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“After a big dump you, can still find acres of untracked powder even late in the afternoon. You can’t find that even out west,” marvels another reviewer.

“I found exceptional narrow, windy, New England-style runs, and several lines through the woods. There is also a natural, easy way down. All runs meet at the bottom, so if the natural trails are open, it is perfect for families or groups with skiers of varying ability,” says yet another Yelp reviewer.

All that natural snow is a beautiful thing when it happens, but Plattekill is ramping up its snowmaking ability to guarantee skiers a good time, regardless of weather patterns. New this year: 1,900 feet of pipe and 21 snow guns aimed at Shredded Mozzarella, the mountain’s beloved terrain park trail. “The younger generation especially seems to love the terrain park, but most everybody wants to at least give it a try, so we have all kinds of levels,” says Danielle. “We’ve got rails, boxes, jumps—the things that these kind of skiers can spend all day having fun with and perfecting their moves.

The firepower we’ve added means that, within a day or so, we can get a big pile of snow there and make the park perfect, no matter the weather.”

Plattekill opens on weekends and holiday weeks to one and all; during most weekdays, it’s made available for families, groups of friends, and organizations that want to enjoy the dream of their own private mountain.

The “21-Gun Salute,” as they’re calling the addition to Shredded Mozzarella, isn’t the only improvement skiers will notice this year. “We’ve got all new rentals; we’ve been swapping out older skis and snowboards for state-ofthe art equipment,” says Danielle. “We’ve also made some improvements to the base lodge and parking lots that will improve the overall experience.”

Plattekill opens on weekends and holiday weeks to one and all; during most weekdays, it’s made available for families, groups of friends, and

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organizations that want to enjoy the dream of their own private mountain. “Being smaller and privately owned, we decided to capitalize on our strengths, and one is the opportunity to make the mountain yours for a day,” Danielle says. “Where, besides a ski resort, can you have your wedding vows on a mountain peak and then a reception at a cozy lodge? And corporations love to be able to offer a scenic chairlift ride and some skiing or tubing after a morning’s retreat work and a tasty lunch.

“We’ve got a really cool thing going here these days,” says Danielle happily. “Experts love the natural terrain; we have two peaks and a bowl, it’s pretty steep, and way back when, that was the impression people had of us: great for experts and backcountry skiers. We’re still off the beaten path, with that private, laid-back feel, but we have a two-mile beginner trail and a carpet lift. An expert would be happy here, a beginner would be happy here.”

Opting to put their resources into improvements rather than advertising, Danielle says, means that Plattekill relies on satisfied customers to spread the word. “We’ve always had good word-of-mouth out there, and social media is word-of-mouth on steroids. People who talk about their experience, that’s better than a full-page ad. And when you come here, you’ll see that we strive to live up to all those nice things people say for each and every guest.” p l at t e k i l l m o u n ta i n

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

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STAY Stay

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location for a romantic weekend getaway or a picturesque wedding. Inn manager and Hudson Valley native CJ Hartwell-Kelly says it’s all part of the carefully curated guest experience at Buttermilk Falls: “Many businesses want to create something that will appeal to everyone. What sets us apart is a drive to offer an experience unique to the individual and the occasion.”

“Many businesses want to create something that will appeal to everyone.

What sets us apart is a drive to offer an experience unique to the individual and the occasion.”

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Tucked away on a scenic patch of farmland in Milton, Buttermilk Falls Inn offers a beautiful escape from the hectic and the mundane. The inn boasts 10 uniquely designed rooms, in addition to eight cottages and guesthouses; a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant; a spa and sauna; and, of course, gorgeous views of a rural corner of the Hudson Valley. In other words, it’s an ideal

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The inn’s lush, 75-acre property also features an orchard, a farm, gardens, and an animal rescue sanctuary.

At Buttermilk Falls Inn, each guestroom, cottage, and guesthouse is decorated with its own unique flair. The atmosphere is “a masterful blend of old and new,” CJ says, preserving his-

torical charm while offering guests contemporary comforts. Plus, the inn’s lush, 75-acre property also features an orchard, a farm, gardens, and an animal rescue sanctuary (adorable llamas

and farm animals abound!). “The vibe is without pretense,” CJ explains. “I mean, how can you be uptight while strolling the grounds and hanging out with a llama?”

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Breakfast offerings are nothing short of fresh: each morning, guests can expect a “hearty country breakfast” featuring Buttermilk Falls Inn farm-fresh eggs, local baked goods, and seasonal fruit. The inn also offers afternoon tea, complete with housemade baked goods—think croissants, danishes, scones, and Buttermilk Falls’ own carrot cake, a repeat guest favorite.

Guests can also partake in the inn’s luxury spa services. With six treatment rooms, an indoor “endless” pool, and a eucalyptus steam room, the spa at Buttermilk Falls has a little something for everyone. Plus, all guests at the inn have full access to the spa’s services. “We find it to be a very popular location for guests to relax and unwind,” CJ says.

Brides and grooms-to-be can also look into renting out Buttermilk Falls Inn for weddings. The property has two reception sites and multiple spots ideal for wedding ceremonies.

“We welcome guests to our inn, spa, and restaurant as if they were our closest friends,” CJ says.

“That's what hospitality means to me: treating our guests like our favorite people—because they are!”

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“We only host one wedding at a time; it circles back to how important the customer experience is to our business philosophy,” CJ notes. “We pretty much host a wedding every weekend from mid-April to mid-November, with a few winter weddings thrown in here and there.” Guests can easily navigate the Buttermilk Falls Inn website to search for available rooms

(and preview the inn’s exquisite décor and luxury amenities). The overwhelmingly stellar reviews on sites like TripAdvisor speak to the staff’s care and attention to detail. “We welcome guests to our inn, spa, and restaurant as if they were our closest friends,” CJ says. “That's what hospitality means to me: treating our guests like our favorite people—because they are!”

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220 North Road, Milton 845-795-1310 info@buttermilkfallsinn.com buttermilkfallsinn.com

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Winter is wonderful at Mohonk Preserve!

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

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sweet sue’s Suzanne Taylor hadn’t necessarily intended to become the “Pancake Queen of Phoenicia”, or to even own a restaurant. But a little ways into creating Sweet Sue’s, the beloved breakfast and brunch spot that’s been winning raves from both locals and tourists for decades now, she realized the project had taken on a life of its own for her whole family.

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“Back in 1982, I was living with my fiancé, who was an attorney, and baking was our mutual true love,” she recalls.

“Mom and I were going to do wholesale out of her basement. I stopped in on Main Street in Phoenicia and found that the older Iranian couple who owned the place were retiring for medical reasons. They said ‘Suzy, Suzy, why don’t you buy this place?’

Somehow I barely had to think about it. Nana financed me-who knew she had a stash-and my mom, my dad, my siblings Cathy and John all jumped up to help me get started. My family, including my children Sam and Max, pitched in through the years.

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“I don’t feel like I picked the location. It picked me.

I remember saying to my fiancé that I felt like I had no idea what to do, and he said, ‘Just do the first thing, and the next thing will present itself.’ He was the one who came up with the name Sweet Sue’s.”

From the very beginning, it’s been an adventure.

“We opened on April 1, 1984—April Fools Day, yep—and the night before, we worked into the wee hours. When we got up, someone had stolen my fiancé’s car. The police found the car and found the guy in the A&P trying to cash one of my fiancé’s checks. I wish I’d kept journals. I could write a book.”

A Catskills native, Suzanne grew up in Woodstock, Olivebridge, and Glenford. She did some wandering, living in California and Florida, crossing the country on a motorcycle—but always came back to the Cats. “I’m big on outdoor activities,” she says, “rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain biking, hiking ... anything that gets me outdoors makes me happy, and all of it is available right here. I love the changes I’ve seen over the last few years. We have so many little entrepreneurs popping up, selling ginger, honey, soap, all kinds of good things.”

Skiers, fisherfolks, locals, and explorers alike have

We do seasonal omelettes with things like fresh corn, caramelized onions, sautéed orange peppers, and fresh mozzarella with a cilantro cream sauce. Fall is roasted squash with some fresh rosemary and cheddar or parmesan. I go with what’s in season.

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all discovered Sweet Sue’s and made it their morning happy place. “We get locals, people up from Kingston, a lot of weekenders and second homers, older folks, young couples with kids, motorcycle clubs and Porsche clubs—it’s a very eclectic mix.

Brilliant loggers, local writers; somehow everyone

just blends and it’s such an interesting bunch. We just do our best, and they usually come back.”

Through tough times—a fire, back-to-back hurricanes in 2010 and 2011, septic failure—Suzanne also kept on coming back, growing both the menu

and the loyal circle of customers. Her gift for pancakes has brought her some high-profile attention, being one of two experts quoted in Real Simple magazine. “Tyler Florence filmed a show on pancakes from around the world and tried to get me to give up my recipe. Nope.” She will admit it’s all

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from scratch and involves real buttermilk and fresh eggs.

“The pancakes just kind of evolved.

They’re my favorite food, and I just played with recipes, and people love them,” she says. “Now we do eight to ten varieties a day. We have seasonal specials like our Fall Sundae, which is pumpkin pancakes topped with vanilla yogurt, applesauce made from

local apples, and a homemade cardamom sauce. We serve corn cakes in the summer. Gluten-free pancakes are a big hit—they were tough to get perfect, but my son was my guinea pig and he’s a picky eater. And we do seasonal omelettes with things like fresh corn, caramelized onions, sautéed orange peppers, and fresh mozzarella with cilantro cream sauce.

Fall is roasted squash with some fresh

I love my employees, and we all love that moment when someone takes a bite and their eyes roll back in their head with pleasure. We have a lot of fun together.

rosemary and cheddar or parmesan. I go with what’s in season.”

An organic eater herself, Suzanne is always looking to increase local ingredient sourcing. She’s a hands-on leader who relishes both the decision-making power and the responsibility that come with being her own boss. “I do

anything and everything: cook, manage, do dishes, bus tables, train new help. I’m not a total control freak, but I like to make sure it’s done right, with a lot of concern and passion.

People sense that there’s a lot of care and love in the food.”

“I look for kind, hard-working people

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“I almost gave it up, but I missed it too much. It’s part of me.

I’m tough stuff. I love a challenge, and restaurant equals challenge.

I look forward to coming to work every day.” with good attitudes and great senses of humor. In a restaurant, there are going to be stressful moments, and at the end of the day you’ve got to be able to clear the air. I love my employees, and we all love that moment when someone takes a bite and their eyes roll back in their head with pleasure. We have a lot of fun together.”

Suzanne credits her late father with instilling the work ethic that’s helped Sweet Sue’s survive and thrive. “And on challenging days, I remind Mom it’s all her fault. She gave me that

Suzy Homemaker oven as a kid.” Relax, Mom. Suzanne’s a happy woman in pancake mode. “I almost gave it up, but I missed it too much. It’s part of me. I’m tough stuff. I love a challenge, and restaurant equals challenge. I look forward to coming to work every day.”

Sweet Sue’s is open for breakfast and lunch, 8am till 1pm, Fridays through Mondays. Find them on Facebook or at sweetsuesrestaurant.com, where you can get a glimpse of the pancakes that helped put Phoenicia on the map.

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Where in the Hudson Valley can you find authentic Asian cuisine and a hip noodle bar in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere? With three locations in Woodstock, Kingston, and now Red Hook, in addition to a food truck and catering service, Yum Yum Noodle Bar is that place, and it lives up to its delicious and fun name.

Featuring Japanese noodle bowls, Southeast Asian street food, and Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine, Yum Yum is a dining destination for fresh, healthy food, fast service, and well-crafted beverages at affordable prices.

Yum Yum co-owner and Executive Chef Erica Mahlkuch, winner of the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen in 2014 (Season 3, Episode 6), feels at home in a busy kitchen. “It was really fun to be on the show,” says Erica. “After owning restaurants and working in kitchens for so long, you think quick naturally.” Erica’s restaurant experience includes 23 years of thinking fast on her feet in the kitchen.

Erica moved from Virginia to the Hudson Valley to open Sabroso in Rhinebeck, which featured Latin world cuisine. The restaurant was open from

Yum Yum Noodle Bar is a dining destination for fresh, healthy food, fast service, and well-crafted beverages at affordable prices.

2005 to 2010. “Once I came here, I just fell in love with the mountains, the rivers, the food, and the farms. It reminds me of Virginia. It immediately felt like home to me,” she says.

Since 2010, Yum Yum Noodle Bar has been the focus of Erica’s attention. In 2013, Nicole Cawley joined her and started handling the financial aspect of the business. She officially became co-owner in 2015.

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“It’s a fun, whimsical place; hip. Where you can bring the kids but also go on a date, have a cocktail, sit and eat, and run into friends.” –Nicole Cawley, co-owner

A former weekender from Manhattan, Nicole left New York City and the world of corporate finance to make her home in the Hudson Valley. “I spent the

with an associate’s degree in 2011. “I was looking for a way to combine my financial expertise with my interest in restaurants and cooking,” says Cawley. “Yum

bulk of my career as a corporate banker. I did debt and equity financing for media, telecom, and entertainment companies and for a variety of financial institutions. I lived through the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and decided to change my life.”

Yum was looking for someone who could put their financial infrastructure in place.” She adds, “I love the Hudson Valley. It’s really like a dream come true for me to make that move and be a full-time resident up here.”

Changing her life took Nicole to The Culinary Institute of America, graduating

“People would talk about what was missing in town and what would be different. It’s healthy, interesting, and fulfills a need,” says Erica.

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Indeed, Yum Yum ethically sources all of their food and is mindful of their customers’ dietary concerns. “We use clean, good ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and accommodate allergies and dietary preferences—vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free,” says Erica. “We make just about everything from scratch, in house. We buy fresh produce daily.”

Eggs and certain types of mushrooms are bought from local farms and foragers, while Asian specialty ingredients, not necessarily grown locally, are derived fresh from authentic sources.

“All of our fish items are responsibly farmed. We check into where everything comes from. We are very conscientious about what we put on our menu,” adds Erica.

“We use clean, good ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and accommodate allergies and dietary preferences—vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.” –Erica Mahlkuch, co-owner Noodle bowls offer a choice of ramen, rice, soba, or udon noodles, in a broth such as coconut/curry, pork/chicken, or dashi/miso, with a protein of choice— vegetarian or not. Other standards on the menu include Korean Tacos, Vegetable Pad Thai, Bibimbap, and a Grassfed Burger with Kimchi. Check the specials board for the Daily Wrap and dishes like Red Curry Fish Stew with jasmine rice, lime, and cilantro.

“The flavor profiles are so vibrant,” says Nicole.

Yum Yum also has a food truck—Yum Yum on Wheels—that provides a travelling sample of their specialty cuisine, suitable for festivals and private catering. “On the catering side, people have become much more open to having Asian food for weddings,” says Nicole.

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“A lot of people who don’t know about us see the food truck,” says Erica. “It gets us out there. It’s a very beautiful truck with a cherry blossom-and-silhouette motif. It’s eye-catching.”

The restaurant employs about 20 workers at each of their three locations. “It does feel like a family.

For us, it’s 24/7. In the restaurant business, it has to be,” says Nicole.

“We keep the business our number-one priority,” says Erica, “not just for ourselves, but for others who rely on us for steady employment.”

Erica says that their challenges are the ones common to small business owners, such as the increasing cost of insurance and rents. “We have our ups and downs, but, all in all, we’re very happy with everything.”

Yum Yum generously supports Family of Woodstock and the Ulster County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (UCSPCA), among others.

Fun, fresh, affordable, and diverse, it’s no mystery why Yum Yum Noodle Bar has quickly become a prominent restaurant in the Hudson Valley.

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A truly epic bar is a slice of paradise—a place where worries slip away and warmth surrounds you, where your feet remember how to dance. The camaraderie and devoted clientele of Bacchus, in addition to its impressive menu, an even more impressive beer list (over 300 beers from around the world, including homemade brews), billiards room, and live music events, take Bacchus beyond the level of the average local bar—it is, indeed, epic.

Yet Bacchus held this status even in the 1970s, when the air was smoky and peanut shells on the wooden floor crunched beneath the feet of customers.

With the addition of each new endeavor that has developed over the years, some regulars might have worried that the deep sense of heart and soul would fade. But thanks to the capable hands on the steering wheel, Bacchus has just gotten better.

The Chestnut Street building was erected in the late-1800s as a general store and home for the LeFevre family, whose ancestors helped to establish New Paltz two hundred years earlier. During the nearly 100-year period prior to Bacchus opening in 1974, the building housed a colorful string of businesses: a Chinese laundry, litho shop, taxi station, barber shop (they still have the

original barber chair in the third floor office), café, and porn photography studio.

partnership didn’t last, but the business did, with originator Wayne Bradford very much still at the helm.

In 1973, a self-described “Laurel and Hardy team” put together about $4,000 and began turning the building into a neighborhood tavern, which they named in homage to the Roman god of wine and song. The

Linda (now Bradford) came on board in 1985. “I relocated here for college at SUNY New Paltz, fell in love with the area, and chose to make it home,” she says. “There is something magical about the beauty

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of this area, both in the people and the surroundings, and it just feels like home.”

She’s been running day-to-day operations since 1987. “I’m a somewhat balanced mix of business and social, a blend of crazy with a side of stress, topped with moments that are calm and relaxed,” she says. (Perhaps only a true-blooded restaurateur would describe herself like items from a psycho-

logical menu). “I genuinely love this business and enjoy interacting with the staff, the customers, the vendors, the sales people, and the day-to-day challenges of running the business. I always knew I belonged in a social job, and always gravitated to hospitality and service positions. I love being present, I love connecting with people.”

In Bacchus, she found a home for those

“We have the nicest, most laid-back, easygoing, pleasant clientele anywhere, the best customers anyone could hope for.” talents; in Wayne, she found a worthy collaborator. The two married in 1992, one of many lasting loves that got their start within these walls.

So many staff members have worked here over the past 43 years, and many met their spouses and/or lifelong friends here.”

“There is so much history here,” says Linda. “So many people come in and talk of how they first met at Bacchus, celebrating anniversaries, bringing their kids back, and sharing the stories of how they met and how it all began.…

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“We create a comfortable atmosphere with the lighting, music, and decor. We serve great food and drink with the friendliest service in a warm and comfortable environment, and provide a place where the staff love to work, thus allowing them to function at their best.”

a Cheers sort of vibe at play … making connections with customers, knowing them, having fun with them, and making them feel at home within these walls,” says Linda. “And we have the nicest, most laid-back, easygoing, pleasant clientele anywhere, the best customers anyone could hope for.”

Linda and her crew make it easy for people to let

their best selves shine, and it starts with getting the right team together. Over the years, she’s developed a knack for hiring. “We expect and get a lot from our people,” she says. “At the top of the list, we look for people who are friendly, with good social skills and heart, and they have to genuinely like working with people. Our team is one big (at times, somewhat dysfunctional) family. We don’t take life

too seriously, and we get that if the staff isn’t having fun, there’s a trickle-down effect and the overall customer experience will be less fun.”

The varieties of fun on tap at Bacchus have expanded over the years. “Great food and incredible house-brewed beers, which are part of the best beer selection in the Hudson Valley; a full bar and a

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nice wine selection; a billiard room with ping pong, foosball, darts, and video games; live music most Friday and Saturday nights; and front and back patios with outdoor dining,” is how Linda describes the basic ingredients.

Then there’s the secret sauce: “We create a comfortable atmosphere with the lighting, music, and decor. We serve great food and drink with the friendliest service in a warm and comfortable environment, and provide a place where the staff love to work, thus allowing them to function at their best.”

Working with the larger business community has helped this “constantly-evolving bar and restaurant” survive and thrive through the decades. “Collaboration is positive,” Linda says. “More is gained by working together than against each other.”

That said, both she and Wayne love the freedom that comes with captaining their own ship. “The freedom to grow and develop the business in varying directions is endless, creative, and fun!” she says. “Evolution is essential to the continued success of any thriving business. We believe in staying receptive to new ideas, change, and growth. It keeps the freshness in what we do.”

What will happen next at Bacchus? Well, maybe you. Go shoot a game of pool, try a house beer with some tasty Tex-Mex, and be part of the celebration.

But, as for the business, expect ... anything. “We do have plans in the works, but they’re still in development,” says Linda. “You’ll just have to wait and see.”

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Liz Glover Wilson has a lot to be proud of since opening Stone Wave Yoga in Gardiner this past June. In a matter of months, this ambitious yogi has amassed a diverse lineup of experienced instructors;

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A former event planner in New York’s East Village, Liz left her career to open Stone Wave Yoga, a dream she’s always wanted to pursue. “Life kept getting in the way,” she recalls. She’s practiced yoga for many years and holds multiple certifications, including prenatal and Registered Yoga Teacher 200 designations. Liz and her partner, landscape designer Keith Buesing, found the location and revamped it to complement the property’s scenic mountain backdrop: the Millbrook Cliff, a subsection of the Hudson Valley’s famous Shawangunk Mountains.

Making the space a “warm and welcoming environment” for people of all ethnicities, abilities, and creeds has been a priority for Liz since the beginning. “We’re going into month four, and our clients have really been a nice blend of different people from different walks of life,” Liz says. “My motto has always been ‘come as you are.’ It’s incredibly fulfilling to watch that be manifested and come into fruition.”

Conscious of how her clients feel at Stone Wave, Liz aims to shed any negative stereotypes or barriers associated with yoga. It’s not for everyone, she admits, but yoga is an option for anyone who’s willing to try it. “I don’t like all the visuals of yoga on social media,” Liz says. “I think it sets a really prohib-

“My motto has always been ‘come as you are.’ It’s incredibly fulfilling to watch that be manifested and come into fruition.”

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Stone Wave’s lush space—complete with two yoga studios, an art studio, showering facilities, and a private treatment room—is available to rent for wellness retreats, gatherings, or events. itive visual of what yoga is, or what you need to look like or be able to do to be a yogi. It takes away from the essence of yoga’s healing powers.”

At Stone Wave Yoga, clients run the gamut from children to advanced adult yogis. Liz’s talented lineup of instructors lead classes to suit all levels of expertise or personal needs, including prenatal yoga, children’s yoga, teen yoga, and

couple’s sessions. Unique to Stone Wave is its custom Grow Yoga program, designed specifically with young children in mind. Grow Yoga emphasizes breathing, movement, and self-awareness and is the ideal pace for young would-be yogis, Liz explains. The studio also offers mats and supplies for any clients to use, provided they wash down their mats at the end of the class for future use.

Liz plans to bring barre and mat Pilates classes to the studio, too.

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Stone Wave’s space is also home to Sunflower Art Studios, a nonprofit that offers art classes and yoga sessions for local youth. Sunflower Art Studios is a huge point of pride for Liz, who founded the program in 2016 to support her mission of mind-body wellness at all ages. True to Liz’s ethos of inclusivity and accessibility, many Sunflower Art Studio participants receive scholarships to participate in the program free-of-charge.

Additionally, Stone Wave’s lush space—complete with two yoga studios, an art studio, showering facilities, and a private treatment room—is available to rent for wellness retreats, gatherings, or events. Since the essence of the space is healing, Liz and her team are particular about what the space is used for (“There won’t be any loud parties!” she says with a laugh), but curious visitors are always welcome to shoot Liz an email to inquire about the space or the studio’s offerings. “We welcome anyone to just come by and visit,” Liz says.

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Family fun in the winter can prove daunting. It’s often too snowy or cold to be outside for a considerable amount of time, and it’s understandable if you don’t want to put layers upon layers of clothing on your kids until they look like cocktail weiners.

But you don’t always need to brave the cold to have fun in the winter. Plenty of happiness can be found in a museum, an activity center, or a theater. The great indoors provides opportunities for all ages to exercise mind and body, while beating cabin fever.

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PLAY For more climbing, The Gravity Vault (6 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, 845-462-1920, gravityvault.com) has 65 top-rope stations and 14 lead-only stations, plus bouldering areas, classes, and space for birthday parties.

Day passes are $12 for children, $14 for students, and $18 for adults, and many other options are available.

Want to climb, but the kids aren’t quite ready for the Trapps? The Inner Wall (234 Main Street, New Paltz, 845-255-7625, theinnerwall.com) has 4,500 square feet of climbing space and more than 100 routes. That’s more than enough to get comfortable with the idea of facing some gnarly cliffs when the young ones are ready for the Gunks. Classes available; day passes are $12 for students and children and $15 for adults, with many other options.

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2 . n u rt u r e t h e c r e at i v e s p i r i t Taking the kids to a museum might not sound like the most exciting idea, but the Hudson Valley is home to several that offer unique and fun experiences for kids.

At Dia:Beacon (3 Beekman Street, Beacon, 845-440-0100, diaart.org), kids love walking in circles in Richard Serra’s torqued ellipses, interacting with Dan Flavin’s fluorescent light sculptures, and craning their necks to see all the way down Michael Heizer’s cavernous “North, East, South, West.”

The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, 845-257-3844, newpaltz.edu/museum) not only has cool modern art, but it also runs family days each month. Kids can get their hands messy with arts and crafts, potentially kick-starting their own artistic careers.

And it’s all about kids at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum (75 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie, 845-471-0589, mhcm. org), which offers hands-on exhibits like the Science Center and the Imagination Playground (so many blocks). The museum also offers workshops and education programs.

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The New York Conservatory for the Arts will be performing Babes in Toyland at The Woodstock Playhouse (103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, 845-679-6900, woodstockplayhouse.org) December 1–10. And, for slightly older kids, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (200 Hurd Road, Bethel, 866-781-2922, bethelwoodscenter.org) will show the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone on December 2, and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on December 3.

3. ta k e i n a s h o w Local theaters often present shows for children and their parents. One example that’s sure to be a hit with little ones: Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point (845-938-4159, ikehall.com) will feature a live performance of Cinderella at 5pm on Sunday, February 11.

Also look for various shows happening over the holidays, like A Christmas Carol by the Ulster Ballet Company at UPAC (December 1–3, 601 Broadway, Kingston, 845-339-6088, upac.org) and The Nutcracker by the New Paltz Ballet Theatre at the Bardavon (December 7–10, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, 845-473-2072, bardavon.org).

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4. p u m p i t u p For another active day, why not check out a kids’ gym? The Little Gym of Kingston (1200 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, 845-382-1020, thelittlegym.com/kingstonny) has classes for kids from four months to 12 years of age. After getting the moves down, kids can learn gymnastics, dance, karate, sports skills, and more.

Local gymnastics centers also include: Excel Gymnastics (2314 Route 9W, Saugerties, 845-336-6706, excelgymny.com), Kennett School of Gymnastics (41 Washington Terrace, Newburgh, 845-562-0620, kennetts.com), Dutchess County Gymnastics Center (986 Main Street, Fishkill, 845-896-5270, dutchessgymnastics.com), Ziggy’s Gymnastics Academy (15 Industrial Drive, Middletown, 845-692-3547, ziggysgym.com), and Mr. Todd’s Gymnastics (12 Olympic Way, Poughkeepsie, 845-473-3966, mrtoddsgym.com).

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Some of the best local lanes include Patel’s Kingston Lanes (644 E. Chester Street, Kingston, 845-338-1414), Bowlers Club (RR 9W, Saugerties, 845-246-4969), HoeBowl (305 W. Bridge Street, Catskill, 518-943-4980), Quinnz Pinz (13 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, 845-343-8121), Colonial Lanes (78 Brookside Avenue, Chester, 845-469-3005), Pat Tarsio Lanes (173 S. Plank Road, Newburgh, 845-562-5250), and the venerable Spins Bowl with locations in Poughkeepsie (47 Taft Avenue, 845-471-1820), Wappingers Falls (1677 Route 9, 845-297-8110), and Carmel (23 Old Route 6, 845-225-8787).

5. d o a 7 - 10 s p l i t By now you’re aware that bowling alleys aren’t just places for funny shoes and tucked-in polo shirts. They’re family fun centers, typically offering other activities for kids (laser tag, pool, arcade games), with pop music playing over neon lights, and even serving pub grub and mixed drinks for parents. What more could a family ask for?

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6. l a c e ‘ e m u p If it’s winter, that must mean there’s ice. But you don’t have to be outside to enjoy it. Kiwanis Ice Arena (6 Small World Avenue, Saugerties, 845247-2590, kiwanisicearena.com) is affordable ($7 adults, $5 students) and has public skating everyday.

Ice Time Sports Complex (21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, 845-567-0005, icetimesports.org) has public skating on weekends and one weekday.

The McCann Ice Arena (14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, 845-454-5800, midhudsonciviccenter.com) also offers public skating on weekends.

For outdoor skating, check out the beautiful pavilion at Mohonk Mountain House (1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, 845-256-2775, mohonk.com) where hotel guests skate for free and visitors can purchase a day pass.

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7. g e t yo u r b o u n c e o n Okay, indoor bounce houses and activity centers can be pretty scary from the outside. Often you just hear loud white noise and see children bouncing around like pinballs on trampolines. But some of these places are great for those two hours you need to get them all jazzed up, because the crash will come.

The Fun-E Farm (1300 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, 845-514-2431, fun-efarm.com) at the Hudson Valley Mall has plenty of bouncy inflatables to get your child moving.

Plus, it’s farm themed, so there may even be some education about livestock in there. The all-day rate is $9.99.

Bounce! (2 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, 845-206-4555, bouncepok. com) has all the trappings: trampoline courts, dodgeball, slam-dunk basketball, and plenty of blocks for kids to get lost sorting through.

It’s $15 for one hour, and $10 for each additional hour, or $24 for two hours. For kids ages five and younger, bouncing is $10 per hour.

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Kids are the center of attention at the Beacon Craft Workshop (12 Coffey Avenue, Beacon, 917-318-7801, beaconcraftworkshop. com). In past winters, kids had the opportunity to create perfect hot chocolate mugs, create clay gardens, and sculpt clay animals.

Unison Arts Center (68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, 845-2551559, unisonarts.org) regularly hosts craft workshops for children, in addition to concerts and more.

8. c r a f t i n t h e s t u - s t u - s t u d i o Crafts aren’t just Popsicle sticks and Elmer’s glue. There are some dynamic skills kids can hone at our local arts studios.

Fiberflame Craft Studio (1776 Route 212, Saugerties, 845-679-6132, fiberflamestudio.com) is the ultimate do-it-yourself studio. Walk in without an appointment and start painting some pottery, crafting a necklace, decorating a canvas bag, or using their many materials and supplies to create a unique piece of art.

Makers pay $10 for up to two hours of studio time, plus a fee for each project.

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9. s w i n g f o r t h e v i rt ua l g r e e n Kids can hone their driving skills—or just put in a round of putt-putt—at DC Indoor Golf (10 Crannell Street, Poughkeepsie, 845-486-4004, dcindoorgolfny.com), which features three virtual mini-golf courses: Lost Lagoon, Galactic Greens, and Mystery Reef. It also has closest-to-the-pin and long-drive competition games, perfect for family fun without ever having to step foot on an outdoor tee box. DC also has a Wappinger Falls location (1630 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, 845-632-6621).

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Skaters World (1234 Old Route 17, Ferndale, 845-292-3288, skatersworldny.com) has been an institution for decades and still rocks with threehour sessions during the weekend. Hyde Park Roller Magic (4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, 845-229-6666, hydeparkrollermagic.com) has open sessions on weekends and holidays. Skate Time 209 (5164 Route 209, Accord, 845-626-7971, skatetime209.com) offers both skateboarding and roller skating and is open Thursday through Sunday every week.

10. j u s t a d d w h e e l s If the ice isn’t your thing, maybe solid ground and a peppy soundtrack is more appealing. Go roller skating at Wood’n Wheel Family Fun Center (365 Route 9W, Ulster Park, 845-331-9680, woodnwheel.com), where sessions are typically three hours and cost $10–$11 (a few bucks cheaper if you bring your own skates). And when the kids are ready for a break from skating, there are several other attractions to keep them entertained (laser tag, an arcade, and more).

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Barra & Trumbore co-owner David Barra will never cease to be stunned by stone. “It amazes me that it just grows right there in the ground,” he says. “ You drive Route 7 in Vermont and you see all this beautiful red and green slate right there. To be able to have a beautiful slab of it as part of your home is wonderful.”

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We had to go to Brooklyn or the Bronx for stone work, which became tiresome and inconvenient. We had some expe-

rience, and it seemed like the perfect complement to our business, but more and more it became our driving force. So I’m not sure if we chose it or it chose us.”

The phrase “stone fabricators” was added to the name after “we decided Barra and Trumbore sounded like a law firm.”

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David and his business partner Martin Trumbore have been bringing the beauty of stone into homes since 1996, when they made the switch from woodworking to stone work. “We were running an architectural woodworking shop, and there was nobody doing stone work up here.

David was born and raised in Brooklyn and discovered the world-class rock climbing opportunities of the Shawangunks as a young man. After that, he

says, it was a matter of time and “the positives of outdoor activities balanced with the negatives of alternate-side-ofthe-street parking” that drew him to move north in 1988 and start the woodworking business.

Today, Barra & Trumbore can create just about any stone feature you can

imagine for your kitchen, bathroom, or any other part of your home. “We do mostly interior adornments, some exterior,” says David. “If we have the skills and equipment, we’ll do it. We do everything, from templating to fabrication to installation. Our pavilion has a good selection, and if you don’t see what you want we have a

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“If we have the skills and equipment, we’ll do it. We do everything, from templating to fabrication to installation.”

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lot of suppliers from Albany to Jersey to pull from via the internet and show you in digital photos.”

After a piece of stone is chosen, the customer is encouraged to develop a relationship with it even before it comes home. “People can come help do layout after we template a piece, and if they are in love with a certain spot, we’ll try to make it the focal point. We love when people love their stone enough to be proactive in design and layout.”

New to the shop is a state-of-the-art Northwood robotic waterjet cutter. “It’s very big, very sexy, and very yellow,” David says. “It cuts the stone with high-pressure steam and abrasive. When it’s cutting, it’s kinda anticlimactic because it moves slowly, but when you’re setting up the cut it dances all over the shop.”

The new capabilities mean Barra & Trumbore can provide you with the latest stone trends. “The improvement in fabrication equipment has opened up the industry to a lot of new materials that had been difficult to bring to market,” says David. “Natural quartzite is really hot right now, with its color variations and dramatic veining. It’s much harder and more difficult to work with, but the pieces are real attention-getters when you walk into a yard full of stone. Some are really dramatic, some more subtle

“People can come help do layout after we template a piece, and if they are in love with a certain spot, we’ll try to make it the focal point. We love when people love their stone enough to be proactive in design and layout.”

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“Really detailed work that requires hand carving is very challenging and the results are very rewarding; it’s not always the most profitable, but it’s the most fun.” and subdued; different people fall in love with them.”

They’re highly aware of the environmental concerns involved in working with stone, and strive to keep the company’s carbon footprint small. The Kerhonkson shop has been fully solar since March 1, 2011. “I’m

more proud of that than our other acquisitions,” says David. “And it’s something anyone up here can do. If someone says they have a limited budget and can add stone or solar, I say, go solar, the stone will always be there. The subsidies and incentives for solar might not be.” The shop also features high-efficiency

lighting and a high-pressure water recycling system that has reduced water consumption by more than 95 percent. All fabrication is done wet to reduce airborne matter and keep the diamond tooling cool.

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united only by the desire to live up close and personal with stone. “We do get a lot of weekend and second-home people. I think they live in such small spaces down there that having a home up here, they love to cook and entertain. That’s the population driving the high-end building and renovation.”

David freely admits that a major stone feature isn’t a cheap acquisition. “Our focus is on custom work, not trying to chase down every job or competing with Lowes or Home Depot. We don’t shy away from the fragile marbles that take time to reinforce; we cut hard quartzite slowly. Things that are too labor-intensive and unpredictable for the big box stores are what keeps

“Our focus is on custom work, not trying to chase down every job or competing with Lowes or Home Depot. We don’t shy away from the fragile marbles that take time to reinforce; we cut hard quartzite slowly.”

it interesting for us. Really detailed work that requires hand carving is very challenging and the results are very rewarding; it’s not always the most profitable, but it’s the most fun.”

That said, you shouldn’t automatically assume that a stone piece is out of your decorating budget. “We have lots of remnant material here, and if

someone has a smaller project on a tight budget, they’re often amazed at the variety of heavily discounted smaller pieces in the yard,” says David. “We have stone for every budget.

Since the varieties and availability are constantly changing and there are so many variations in veining patterns and shading, we’re often left with stuff that doesn’t match.”

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David and Martin like hiring their fellow artisans.

“Everyone who works in the shop needs to be well-rounded,” says David, “capable of running equipment, hand work, templating, and installation.

Some specialize, but we like them all to have a good understanding of how the process works. The best people are in love with the material and the process. If someone comes in and just wants to polish stone, their interest is likely to fade. And isolating each area like an assembly line wouldn’t work for us, since everything is custom.”

It’s not the easiest material to deal with. “When we deal with heavy stone in tight quarters, or getting it up to the second floor, it’s very challenging and always satisfying when we’re done and no one’s injured,” David says. “We once installed a giant island 2 inches thick and about six feet by ten feet that weighed well over 1,600 pounds. I love the challenge of it, and working at different sites all the time.

I get to see what is happening in architecture and design and meet other talented craftspeople. There are always a lot of interesting projects happening.”

He’s also fond of his colleagues. “Martin and I have been good friends for 30 years. And my brother’s here, and I’ve known him even longer. And Katie, our office manager, is awesome.”

You can get to know Barra & Trumbore at barratrumbore.com, where you’ll find their visualizer tool that can help you reimagine your surroundings in stone as well as a video of their process. To visit the stone yard, appointments are recommended.

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November 4 & December 9

Living In Style Tour with George Way

November 5

“In Her Words” Women’s History Tour

November 9 & December 16

Kasten from Mid-Hudson Valley Collections Tour with Sanford Levy

November 18

“Huguenot Cider: European Heritage in a Glass,” a talk and tasting with Tim Dressel

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Hudson Valley & Catskills Winter Events

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DECEMBER 2

DECEMBER 10, 8-11am

DECEMBER 10, 1-4pm

Sinterklaas Festival Day in Rhinebeck

Skiing & Riding Santa Day at Windham Mountain

Mohonk Mountain House Gingerbread Competition

A non-denominational event, Sinterklaas joins residents, visitors, and people of all ages and backgrounds in a memorable celebration of children, art, and the light of the winter season. It’s a daylong, colorful celebration that features children’s workshops, dance, theatre, and music all over the village of Rhinebeck. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade at 6pm, featuring two-storytall animated puppets, will close the day at twilight. Visit the website for more information: sinterklaashudsonvalley. com/sinterklaas-festival-day-in-rhinebeck.

Windham Mountain Resort welcomes all skiing and riding Santas! Dress as Santa from head-to-toe, and get a free lift ticket for the day. Santas will also receive one additional midweek non-holiday lift ticket voucher. Space is limited and all skiing and riding Santas are required to pre-register. Your minimum donation of $30 will be given to the local food pantry at Hope Restoration Church in Windham. Go to Windham Mountain Resort: 19 Resort Drive, Windham. 518-734-4300. windhammountain.com/events-activities/events-calendar/ event/skiing-riding-santa-day/2017-12-10.

Join Mohonk Mountain House for the 2nd Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition! Last December, they hosted the first ever Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition and were truly in awe over the creativity and craftsmanship of the entries. This year, Mohonk is planning an even more spectacular event with fabulous prizes and plenty of Mohonk holiday spirit! More information about the panel of judges will be available closer to the event. Go to Mohonk Mountain House: 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 855-883-3798. mohonk.com/events/holidays-at-mohonk/gingerbread.

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NOVEMBER 17–DECEMBER 28; FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS

Catskill Mountain Railroad: Polar Express Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, pajama-clad passengers will be whisked away aboard “The Polar Express™” on a magical round-trip to the North Pole. The conductor will punch tickets, and chefs will serve hot chocolate, just like in the film. Passengers will also enjoy a sing-along and a special reading of this Van Allsburg classic. Santa will board the train at the North Pole to greet the children and give a special sleigh bell to all those who believe. Go to Catskill Mountain Railway’s Westbrook Lane Station at Kingston Plaza. Visit the website for ticket prices and schedule. 845-688-7400. cmrrevents.com.

NOVEMBER 22, 8PM

Thanksgiving Eve: An Annual Tradition The Thanksgiving Eve tradition continues at The Falcon for its fifth year! A night to celebrate and reunite with friends, family, and loved ones. The Mazzstock Famiglia is presenting a killer lineup!

Come for the music, the food, and the libations.

Stay for the good times and the memory making. Go to The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

845-236-7970. liveatthefalcon.com.

NOVEMBER 23, 9AM–NOON

Annual Turkey Trot The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K

run and walk held annually on Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltz’s food pantry and crisis services. Building on the success of previous years, this year’s event will include prizes for best costumes, tee-shirts for adults and children, and, of course, the famous Mashed Potato Fun Run, which is free for kids ages 12 and under. For the more serious runners, the 5K course will be certified by USATF this year and will include chip timing.

Age groups will be in ten-year increments, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group, with separate awards for males and females. The main race event starts at 9:30am, rain or shine. Go to the Water Street Market in New Paltz. 845-255-7957. newpaltzturkeytrot.com.

NOVEMBER 24–DECEMBER 31; THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS FROM NOON TO 4PM

A Gilded Age Christmas Staatsburgh State Historic Site reopens for the holiday season on Friday, November 24th. Visit the lavishly decorated mansion to experience Christmas, Gilded Age-style! Tour the mansion and visit the museum shop, which is full of great holiday gifts. Go to Staatsburgh State Historic Site: 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Road 1, Staatsburg. 845-889-8851. facebook.com/ StaatsburghSHS. NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 30, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Decorated Mansion Tours at

Locust Grove Don’t miss Locust Grove’s historic mansion, decorated for the holidays. Expert tour guides will introduce you to 25 rooms on three floors of the main house. Admission is $11 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Tours depart Saturdays between 10am and 3:15pm, and self-guided tours are Sundays between noon and 4pm. Go to Locust Grove Estate: 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-454-4500. lgny.org.

NOVEMBER 24–DECEMBER 27; SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, 1PM–4PM

Victorian Holiday Tours at Wilderstein Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. For those who like to shop local, the site’s museum store has an assortment of unique gifts for just about everyone.

Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and kids under age 12 are free. Check website for all dates. Go to Wilderstein Historic Site: 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck. 845-8764818. wilderstein.org.

NOVEMBER 24–DECEMBER 23; FRIDAYS 6–8PM, SATURDAYS 4:30–8PM, AND SUNDAYS 4:30–7PM

A Frosty Fest This fest is a holiday light spectacular featuring

Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest, the Glistening Gardens, the Magical Mansion, Santa’s North Pole, Frosty’s Adventures (in 3D), two stage shows, and more. There will be food, cafés, and gift shops, too. Bring your camera for great photo opportunities with the characters of Frosty Fest: Mr. and Mrs. Frosty, Snowbear, The Gingerbread Man, The Candy Cane Characters, Penguin, and, of course, Rudolph. Go to Headless Horseman Hayrides: 778 Broadway, Ulster Park. 845-339-2666. afrostyfest.com.

NOVEMBER 25, 10AM

Seventh Annual Phoenicia Turkey Trot This is a 2.4-mile fun run, ramble, trot, walk, or wobble to benefit the Town of Shandaken Parks and Recreation Board to help fund a skate park at Smith Park in Pine Hill. It’s open to all. See the website for pre-registration fees and information. Day-of registration will be from 8am to 9:45am at the Parish Hall in Phoenicia. The Tot Trot for kids under age five will start at 9:30am. The main race event starts at 10am, rain or shine. Dogs are not allowed.

For more information, contact Heather Roberts at hrobertspt@gmail.com or Patti Rudge at rudgepatricia@gmail. com. Go to Parish Hall: 109 Main Street, Phoenicia. 845-688-7064 or 845-254-4126. phoeniciaturkeytrot.com.

NOVEMBER 25, 10AM–5PM

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NOVEMBER 25, 11AM–5:30PM

Sinterklaas Send-Off Day in Kingston Sinterklaas departs from the historic Kingston Waterfront (aka Spain) after a full day of open houses, musical performances, workshops, and a children’s maritime parade down Broadway, with stars and puppets galore. Kingston sends Sinterklaas and his white horse on a tugboat across the river preceding a Sinterklaas soiree, tree lighting ceremony, and plenty of specials at all of the local restaurants. Go to the Kingston Waterfront. sinterklaashudsonvalley.com/sinterlass-kingston.

NOVEMBER 25, 1PM

Santa Visits Bell’s Christmas Tree Farm Bring the whole family down to Bell’s Christmas Tree Farm for a day full of holiday fun, complete with a visit from jolly old Saint Nick himself! Come hungry and enjoy hand cut

DECEMBER 1–17

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’ classic story hits the Shadowland Stages in Ellenville. Bring the whole family and join Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the rest of Dickens’ famous characters for this retelling of an all-time holiday favorite. For more information, and to make reservations, call the box office at 845-647-5511. Go to Shadowland Stages: 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. shadowlandtheatre.org DECEMBER 1, 7:30PM; DECEMBER 2, 4PM; & DECEMBER 3, 2PM

Ulster Ballet’s A Christmas Carol Artistic Directors Scarlett Fiero and Quiedo Carbone, together with Woodstock resident and former New York City Ballet dancer-turned-choreographer Sara Miot, have produced an exciting, critically-acclaimed ballet based on the classic Charles Dickens story. Now in its 22nd year, featuring a cast of 65 dancers, actors, and stage professionals, this show will put you in the mood for the holidays. Standard admission is $22. Go to Ulster Performing Arts Center: 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088. ulsterballet.org/ christmas.html

DECEMBER 1, 4PM; DECEMBER 2, 9AM

A Holiday on Huguenot Street Celebrate the holidays, Huguenot-style! This event features holiday tours, a Christmas fair, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.

The series of events will begin with Historic Huguenot Street’s special holiday tours of the historic Deyo House. The community tree lighting will be at 7pm on Friday, the 1st—don’t miss it! Go to Historic Huguenot Street: 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 845-255-1660. huguenotstreet.org/calendar-of-events.

DECEMBER 1, 6:30PM

Celebration Of Lights Parade & Fireworks The City of Poughkeepsie, in conjunction with the Bardavon and many others, will present the 24th annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks on Friday, December 1 at 6:30pm. Each year, thousands of people attend this event, voted by Dutchess County Tourism as the “Best Event” of the holiday season. Following the parade at 8pm, the Bardavon will be screening The Princess Bride. Go to downtown Poughkeepsie. bardavon.org/show/celebration-lights-parade-fireworks-2 DECEMBER 2–3, 9–10

Wreath Fineries at the Wineries Jump into the holiday spirit with Wreath Fin-

eries at the Wineries, the Shawangunk Wine Trail’s memorable holiday event. An annual tradition, the member wineries are decorated for the season and stocked with wine for your holiday table and gift-giving. Visit each winery for a tasting, souvenir wine glass, and an ornament to add to your 2017 Wine Trail wreath.

Advance tickets only; tickets will not be sold at the door. Pick any Shawangunk Wine Trail Winery for your starting point. 845-256-8456. shawangunkwinetrail.com/wine-tour-wreathfineries-at-the-wineries.

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fries, sliders, and more. Go to Bell’s Tree Farm 647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord. 845-6267849. bellschristmastrees.com.

DECEMBER 2–3, 11AM–4PM

Holiday Market at Bethel Woods Artists, crafters, and specialty food vendors will gather in the Market Sheds at Bethel Woods for this annual holiday event, providing guests with the opportunity to shop a wide selection of unique holiday gift options from local creators. A showing of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 will add to the festivities. The holiday market is free, but show tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Go to The Market Sheds and Event Gallery: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. 866-781-2922. bethelwoodscenter.org.

DECEMBER 2, 10AM–5PM

Unison Art Center’s 27th Annual Craft, Art, and Design Fair Come see 40 master craftspeople and fine artists in one of the finest craft fairs in the Hudson Valley. You can buy gallery-quality

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The Hudson Valley Farm and Flea will highlight the innovation and talent of our passionate community of artisans, vintage collectors, and local farmers. Added to this unique mix are musicians, filmmakers, and food entrepreneurs. Collecting all of these local businesses under one roof will foster an environment where customers can be immersed in a total Hudson Valley lifestyle experience on Small Business Saturday. Go to the Motorcyclepedia Museum: 250 Lake Street, Newburgh. hudsonvalleyfarmandflea.com.

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handcrafted gift items, ceramics, jewelry, leatherwork, clocks, wreaths, woodwork, and more at affordable prices. Adult admission is $4, adult member admission is $3, and SUNY students and children under age 13 are free. This event is sponsored by Bailey Ceramic Supply, Rhinebeck Artist Shops, My Market, and Looking Good Naturally. Go to the Student Union Building at SUNY New Paltz: 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-255-1559. unisonarts.org/news/ event/26th-annual-craft-fair-2016.

DECEMBER 2, 3–9PM

Annual Woodstock Holiday Open House Enjoy a Christmas tree lighting, live music, pictures with Santa, face painting with Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Victorian carolers, ice sculpting, the Kingston Catholic School chorus, and more. Refreshments will be served in participating businesses in and around the hamlet of Woodstock. Go to Tinker Street in Woodstock.

845-679-6234. woodstockchamber.com.

DECEMBER 3

Open House at Vanderbilt Mansion Joyeux Noël! The mansion is decorated for a Gilded Age holiday. Dress in your finest clothes and pose for a holiday photo in front of the Mansion’s Christmas tree in the Elliptical Hall.

Gifts that the Vanderbilts gave to townspeople will be exhibited throughout the house. Enjoy refreshments at the visitor center and receive

a 20-percent discount in the museum shop as you learn about the Vanderbilts’ holidays.

Admission is free from 11am to 4pm. Go to the Vanderbilt Mansion: 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park. 845-229-7770. nps.gov/vama.

DECEMBER 3, 12–6PM

Saugerties Holiday in the Village Includes many events throughout the Village of Saugerites, including a toy raffle, horse and wagon rides, a Holiday market, Santa, and a petting zoo at the Kiersted House. Visit http:// discoversaugerties.com/ one month before the event for a schedule. Go to the Village of Saugerties.

DECEMBER 3, 2PM

Silent Film Sunday Presents Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush Chaplin plays a lonely prospector during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896 who, instead of finding gold, finds love. The Gold Rush features such timeless gags as the dance of the dinner rolls and the meal of boiled shoe leather. “It is the quintessential Chaplin/Little Tramp film, with a balance of slapstick comedy and pantomime, social satire, and emotional and dramatic moments of tenderness” (Tim Dirks). With Chaplin’s original score; plus, “One AM” with live accompaniment by Marta Waterman. Go to the Rosendale Theatre: 408 Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-8989.

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DECEMBER 7, 9:45AM & 12PM; DECEMBER 8, 12PM; DECEMBER 9, 2PM & 7:30PM; & DECEMBER 10, 3PM

New Paltz Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for an 18th season to present this classic holiday event featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet. Peter and Lisa Naumann, co-directors of the NPBT, have brought many fine regional artists together to create this beautiful production. Dancers, designers, and technicians have all contributed to make this Nutcracker a visual delight. Come along with Clara as she dreams of a fierce battle between giant mice and toy soldiers followed by a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Go to the Bardavon: 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. 845-473-2072. bardavon.org/show/the-nutcracker-2.

DECEMBER 10, 11AM–4PM

Winter Fair and Outdoor Marketplace in New Paltz A delightful day of crafts, food, song, dance, artisan wares, Waldorf gift shop, and indoor and outdoor activities. Make beautiful gifts from simple and natural materials, such as translucent window stars, wreath decorating, and pomanders. Savor the outdoor barbecue

while enjoying live music, puppetry, children’s games, and more. Free admission. Vendor space available: vendors of natural crafts and wholesome foods welcome. Go to Mountain Laurel Waldorf School: 16 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz. 845-255-0033. http://mountainlaurel.org.

DECEMBER 17, 3–6PM

Candlelight Tours of Clermont These tours provide a living picture of Christmas traditions through the ages, with glittering decorations, hot mulled cider, and traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Go to Clermont State Historic Site: 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown.

518-537-4240. parks.ny.gov/events/event. aspx?e=16-18349.0.

DECEMBER 21, 11AM–10PM

The Solstice from Mohonk Celebrate this year’s winter solstice at Mohonk with astronomer Bob Berman as he provides introductions and little-known facts on this celestial event. Bob Berman is one of the best known and most widely read astronomers in the world. He is perhaps uniquely able to translate complex scientific concepts into language that is understandable to the casual observer, yet meaningful to the most advanced.

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New Year’s Eve Dance and Dinner at The Ashokan Center Ring in the New Year with fabulous live music and dancing. Great live music begins at 8pm with two dance halls featuring swing, Cajun, and waltzing in one room, and contras and squares in the other—followed by late night Zydeco in the Zydeco Lounge upstairs. Fancy duds, vintage-wear, or other creative clothing encouraged. Join us early for a festive family-style dinner at 6pm with salad, three entree courses, sides, and dessert (with vegan and gluten-free options included). Plus coffee, tea, lemonade, and ice water, a bountiful snack table 11pm–1am, and a cash bar featuring local beers and wines.

Music by Jay & Molly with Swingology, Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew, Zydegroove, and Ball, Bell & VanNorstrand. Bob Isaacs and John Krumm calling. Why drive home? Overnight bunk and breakfast package available. Go to The Ashokan Center: 477 Beaverkill Road,

JANUARY 26–29

20th Annual Catskill Ice Festival Choose from multiple clinics to learn all the skills and techniques you need to go ice climbing, from basic skills, to dry-tooling, to glacier travel techniques. A slide show will be held at Rock & Snow on Saturday, January 27 at 8pm. The demo gear will also be located at Rock & Snow—try out the latest harnesses, ice tools, crampons, and clothing from the best companies. Rates are $150 per person per event. Slide shows are free. The Catskill Ice Festival includes excursions to locations near Mount Tremper and Phoenicia.

877-486-5769.

FEBRUARY 2–4

Winter Hoot at the Ashokan Center A three-day music festival at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge (20 minutes from Woodstock), The Winter Hoot is a downhome, down-to-earth, music gathering where everyone is welcome and there’s joy to spare. Admission tickets and lodging go on sale Thanksgiving Day. Go to The Ashokan Center: 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge.

845-657-8333. homeofthehoot.com

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