New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce Sojourn, Spring Summer 2011

SPRING / SUMMER 2011

A S E A S O N A L G U I D E TO T H E M I D - H U D S O N VA L L E Y

BREAKFAST IN THE HUDSON VALLEY A guide to early morning eats

BIKE TOURS & FOOT RACES Compete or just enjoy the scenery this season

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A WALK IN THE GRAVEYARD Local cemeteries are filled with history

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The new emergency care improvements at The Kingston Hospital were made with you in mind.

Thanks to the input of the community, our emergency department has advanced by leaps and bounds. With our newest technologies and Board-certified emergency physicians working 24/7, we are now more effecient and effective than ever, getting you from door to doctor within thirty minutes. We took the time to listen to you and we are always prepared to give you the care you need.

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Letter from

Joyce Minard

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n preparing this opening letter for the Spring/ Summer issue of Sojourn, I spent time in our Visitor and Resource Center, giving careful thought to the heterogeneous nature of our membership. In terms of geography, size and mission, the range of businesses represented by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce makes up an almost impressionistic portrait of the Mid-Hudson Valley: A close look reveals wonderful individual elements, but a wider perspective helps to truly appreciate the depth and rich detail of our membership as a whole. By nurturing the potential of local businesses to succeed, the Chamber helps cultivate diversity in the kind and quality of shops, services and products that are available in our region, promoting the unique character of our community and raising the quality of life across the board for all who live, play, work, and worship here.

Sojourn, a regional guide to the Hudson Valley, brings a similar approach to the good stuff available in the New Paltz region. Whether you’re seeking rest and relaxation or an outdoor adventure, the historical perspective or agricultural delights, Sojourn gives you what you need to get started discovering the Hudson Valley throughout the spring and summer, always keeping the Think Local First principle in mind. In this issue, we take a look at some of the area’s most cryptic attractions with a tour of historic cemeteries, show our regional spirit by spotlighting Hudson Valley craft distilleries, paint a delightful picture of the Valley’s worldclass visual arts venues, let you in on our bestkept breakfast secrets, get wild with Fido and

Fluffy and regional pet-friendly lodging options, and air a few hints and pointers on how to experience a satisfying and pleasure-packed visit without a car. We’ll get your pulse up with a guide to foot, bike, and extreme races throughout the Valley—including the Chamber’s second annual New Paltz Challenge Half Marathon and Father’s Day Family 5K—along with highlights of the best area festivals and special events.

You’ll also get a sneak peak at the 21st Annual Taste of New Paltz, a Hudson Valley Festival of Food and Fun, a project of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is proud to serve as a resource for visitors to our region, providing literature, tips and advice year-round in our Visitor Center and through our popular website, www.newpaltzchamber. org. We hope you stop by to see us at 257 Main Street, New Paltz or drop us a line through the Contact Us section of our website.

Best,

Joyce M. Minard

Front Cover: French Toast at Bread Alone, Rhinebeck Opposite: Alexander Calder, Five Swords, 1976, Sheet metal, bolts and paint, Courtesy Calder Foundation, New York, ©2001 Estate of Alexander Calder/Artists Rights Society(ARS), New York.

Sojourn is published twice yearly by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Publishing services provided by Luminary Publishing, publishers of Chronogram.

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Information in this publication was carefully compiled to ensure maximum accuracy.

However, the New Paltz Regional Chamber cannot guarantee the correctness of all information provided herein. Readers noting inaccurate information should contact the Chamber with corrections and updates. © 2011 New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is strictly prohibited.

The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is located at 257 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561. 845-255-0243. Fax: 845-255-5189.

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RT: 18 AHudson Valley Art Museums The region is home to world class art collections, including the Storm King Art Center, Lehman Loeb Art Center, and the Dorsky Museum.

ASTING ROOMS: 8 TDivine ‘Shine Recent changes to New York State law have promoted an explosion of craft distilling in the region.

ISTORY: 10 HAmong the Stones A tour of regional cemeteries, where many notable personages from local history rest in peace.

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Spring/Summer Albany Tulip Fest, Gardiner Cupcake Fest, Hudson Valley Ribfest, Bard Music Fest, and more.

INE: Breakfast in the 22 DHudson Valley Breakfast sets the tone for the entire day—especially when you’re travelling.

Some choice spots for eggs, bacon, coffee, and conversation.

24 OUTDOORS: Race Day A list of competitions for the recreational athlete.

26 LODGING: Fido-Friendly

The region is host to a plethora of places to stay with your dogs, cats, iguanas, and horses.

HERE: 30 GETTING Car-free Travel A guide to getting around without the gas guzzler.

32 Event Listings

What’s happening this spring and summer.

39 Information

Resources for your visit to the Mid-Hudson Valley.

40 Regional Map

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2nd Annual New Paltz Challenge Half Marathon and Father’s Day Family 5K Sunday, June 19, 2011. Registration: 6 - 7 a.m. / Half Marathon Start: 7:30 a.m. / 5K Start: 8 a.m.

Registration at Gilded Otter Brewing Co., 3 Main St., New Paltz Begin or continue a new Father’s Day tradition with the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual New Paltz Challenge, a Father’s Day Half Marathon and Family 5K. Both races begin at the corner of Main St. and Huguenot St., New Paltz and loop north on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to Rosendale and south again to finish at Gilded Otter Brewing Co. This race is chip timed and includes age group awards, water stops, mile markers and post-race refreshments. More information and online registration is available at www.active.com. This healthy event is part of the Chamber’s commitment to promoting wellness in the workplace and at home in the Hudson Valley.

21st Annual Taste of New Paltz Sunday, September 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz Taste of New Paltz is one of the Hudson Valley’s finest outdoor food festivals, celebrating the region’s renowned restaurants, wineries and farm markets. The Taste offers culinary delights to satisfy any palate; the adventurous gourmet, the elite epicurean and the family-oriented traditional diner will all find what they seek among the Taste’s tents. While food and wine are the primary focus of the event, the Taste also offers a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including Kids’ Expo ( face painting, rides, entertainment and giveaways), Antiques Expo (vintage and antique items for sale and display), Artistic Taste (paintings, drawings and photography by local artists), Business Expo (area businesses and services, plus “The Great Giveaway”), Craft Expo (handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and other handmade items), Country Store (packaged edibles for sampling and purchase), and Wellness and Recreation Expo (health, fitness and recreation information and demonstrations). Live music all day rounds out the event. Come and enjoy the Taste and be a part of a decades-long Hudson Valley tradition! All gate proceeds benefit the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, its members and community programs.

For more information about these or other Chamber events, including Visitor Center hours of operation, call 845-255-0243 or e-mail info@newpaltzchamber.org.

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BOARD OFFICERS Chair Ernie VanDeMark Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

1st Vice Chair Chris Drouin Beyond Wealth Management 2nd Vice Chair Craig Shankles PDQ Business Printers Treasurer Mindi Haynes Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP, CPAs Legal Counsel James Yastion Law Offices of James Yastion, PLLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank Curcio Bank of America Tom Edwards Fox & Hound Wine and Spirits Constance Harkin Ulster Savings Richard Heyl de Ortiz Historic Huguenot Street Kay Hoiby Freefall Express, Inc. Walter Marquez Water Street Market Dr. David Ness Performance Sports and Wellness Susan Van De Bogart St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Helise Winters SUNY New Paltz (Office of Regional Education) Emeritus Members Robert Leduc Mohonk Mountain House Rick Lewis Riverside Bank Off. Scott Shaffrick New Paltz Police Department Susan VanVoorhis M&T Bank

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DIVINE ‘SHINE Hudson Valley Craft Distilleries Embody the “Spirit” of the Region

By Gregory Schoenfeld

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ith the wide range of inviting feaProhibition. Kidde joined the following year. The tures that characterize the Hudson advent of legislation in recent years, designed to Valley, it can be easy to forget what promote local agribusiness in New York State, lies at the center of this region’s soul: farmland. has played an integral role in allowing the smallBefore the hiking trails were blazed, before the batch distillery market to grow. myriad of artists and celebrities migrated to these Grizzanti and Kidde began exclusively with idyllic vistas, there was the fertile soil and the exdistilling fruit liqueurs and ciders, in addition ceptional sustenance it provides. In recent years, to their selection of wines; the result is a tempta new generation of innovators has supplied both ing, now time-tested and award-winning line of a boon to the agricultural industry and an appealunique options. Their rich Doc’s Draft Hard Cider ing new spin for visitors and residents alike: Smallhas long been a staple among New York’s most batch, craft distilleries are transdiscerning cider connoisseurs, forming apples, corn, and other along with such delicate choiclush valley region crops into topes as Warwick’s Bourbon Barquality liquors. Whether seeking rel Aged Apple Liqueur and the new pleasures to delight the refinely balanced Black Currant fined palate, or simply a unique Cordial. The line continues to weekend expedition, enthusiexpand, and this year will feaasts are finding the pursuit of the ture the Hudson Valley’s only perfect spirit far more rewarding small batch craft gin, as well as than a trip to the local tavern. a straight bourbon. Warwick “It really helps everyone, Valley also offers apple and —Gable Erenzo, Tuthilltown Spirits from the farmer on,” offers Jerpear picking in season, as well emy Kidde, co-owner and business manager of as a café, making it the prototypical example of the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery. “It’s a real the tasting room as destination. sustainable movement. There is an industry being Tuthilltown Spirits’ founder Ralph Erenzo born, and it’s going to continue. The good news has been a force in working to expand the possiis, people are more and more interested in where bilities for New York State distillers. Erenzo and they get their food from, and how it’s made.” partner Brian Lee acquired Gardiner’s historic Warwick Valley began in 1994 as a side projTuthilltown Gristmill in 2001, converting one of ect of Dr. Joseph Grizzanti; when son Jason reits mill granaries into a distillery. What eventually turned in 2001 from studying fruit science at Corresulted was the first line of grain spirits produced nell University, they obtained the license needed in New York since Prohibition, and a long list of to become the first Hudson Valley distillery since accolades for Tuthilltown’s ambrosial products.

“It’s the craft that makes it special.”

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Opposite (left to right): Bottle of Cornelius Apple Jack from Harvest Spirits; Ralph Erenzo, in the Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery tasting room and shop.

After their initial offering, Heart of the Hudson, a small-batch vodka crafted from local apples, Tuthilltown’s founders worked intensively to expand into craft whiskies. Erenzo and Lee researched and experimented until they hit upon their first rousing success, the celebrated, smooth Hudson Baby Bourbon; that product is now joined by a line of distinctive selections, including their sublime Hudson River Rum. As to the key legislation Erenzo has helped to create: He forged and helped to write the New York Class “D” Farm Distillery license, passed in 2007, a gamechanging victory for startups like Tuthilltown, and a blessing for local farms. The license allows the distillery to sell their spirits directly to the consumer via their tasting rooms, provided that the bulk of their raw materials come from within New York State. It’s no challenge for Tuthilltown, which gets 90 percent of its ingredients from the surrounding 10 miles.

Standing beside Tuthilltown’s gleaming, signature copper still, Ralph Erenzo’s son Gable— also a distiller, and “Brand Ambassador” for the distillery—asserts that the sum of this process creates a kind of singular sort of integrity, a handson, genuine feel that is so much a part of the Hudson Valley’s appeal. “It’s the artisanal quality, the craft, that makes it special,” says Erenzo.

Fellow artisan Derek Grout, founder of Valatie’s Harvest Spirits, was actually onsite for some of Tuthilltown’s first attempts at vodka production. A third-generation apple farmer— and another Cornell graduate—Grout returned to the family farm with an plan to restore the family business to financial solvency, as well as support the surrounding Columbia County open space. “You need healthy farms in your community,” explains Grout. “It’s a building block, just like schools, roads, and bridges.”

His father, Dave, met Lee and Erenzo during a distilling course, Since then, Grout has refined his recipe into the gold-medal winning Core Vodka—a labor of love, made from his family farm’s apples. Harvest also produces pear and apple brandies, as well as their Cornelius Applejack, a new take on an old-fashioned favorite. To Grout, the camaraderie amongst the purveyors of this distinct trade is indicative of the appeal of the product, the process, and the region itself. “When one of us succeeds, it lifts us all,” says Grout. “We are working toward something really significant: We are trying to brand the Hudson Valley.”

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HISTORY

AMONG THE STONES A Tour of Historic Cemeteries

By Anne Pyburn Craig PHOTOS BY JASON CRING

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emeteries fascinate. They’re the physical manifestation of memory where we see snapshots of family dynamics and social status, faith in an afterlife, and attempts to seek comfort in the face of anguish. The Hudson Valley, as a place where European folks have been living (and dying) for four centuries, boasts a bevy of fascinating graveyards. Some, like the West Point burying ground, are nationally famous. Others were forgotten for many decades and recently rediscovered. Some are stately and grand, others modest and unassuming.

Susan Helena Boice Wick, director of Coxing Cemetery, located on Bruceville Road in Rosendale, is an unabashed cemetery booster.

“The cemetery sits on a bluff overlooking a medicine spring; the land below has been a cornfield for 1,200 years. The Schoonmakers acquired the land and made it their community burying ground. One of my favorites there is Captain Fred Schoonmaker [1738-1819]. He was a wealthy Revolutionary patriot who owned 40 farms and mortgaged them to fund a cavalry and an infantry brigade. After the war, he died penniless—the government had promised to repay him and never did.”

Most graveyards in the Hudson Valley have a historic hook, though some more well known than others. The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, for example, was immortalized by Washington Irving (1783-1859) as the setting for

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his famous horseman’s ride and is the author’s last resting place. In New Paltz, the inhabitants of the Historic Huguenot Street burying ground rest in a well-maintained national historic site; many descendants are still close neighbors, and thousands of tourists visit each year—a contrast with the repository of about 1,000 departed folk recently discovered near the site of the former poorhouse on Libertyville Road near the Ulster County fairgrounds, or the African American Pine Street burying ground discovered in Kingston by archaeologist Joe Diamond that had long since been parceled out into building sites. The New Paltz Rural Cemetery houses the remains of Congressmen Josiah Hasbrouck (1755-1821) and Jacob LeFever (1830-1905), as well as heavyweight champion and longtime New Paltz resident Floyd Patterson.

Cemeteries mirror the outlook of their creators, of course, so it’s only natural that one of the most unique and intriguing is the Woodstock Artists Cemetery off Rock City Road. “Encircled by the everlasting hills, they rest here who added to the beauty of the world by art, creative thought, and by life itself,” reads the inscription on the Shotwell Pillar, a crumbling sentinel atop the sloping hillside on which many of the flat stones are as original as those they memorialize—some plain, some fancy Art Deco designs, some bearing reproductions of the artist’s characteristic signature. The place made a powerful impression on artist and blogger Amy Talluto, who visited

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Opposite: Lot #70 of the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery contains the transplanted graves of the Dutch Reformed Church. Above: Grave markers of Matthew Vassar and wife Catherine. Vassar, a member of the original committee that organized the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, was a prominent local businessman who ran a brewery and founded Vassar College.

during her residency at Byrdcliffe. She remarks that the placement of stones tells a tale of the politics and rivalries of the art world—Byrdcliffe folks over here, Maverick folks over there—but that the overarching vibe is one of peace: Peace that “perhaps came from the resting souls beneath, satisfied they had given their lives to their heart’s work, and left behind an immortal gift to the world.” Many major artists of the 20th century are interred there, including Milton Avery (1885-1965) and Philip Guston (1913-1980).

Of course, artistic expression in memoriam is not limited to artists. If you’re planning to do some cemetery roaming, you might want to check out a glossary of tombstone images first as a guide to what message the dear departed or his or her loved ones were intending to send.

Beyond the obvious religious iconography such as crosses and Stars of David, symbols of doves, dogs, broken chains, and sheaves of wheat express fidelity and the hope of eternal life; others were used by particular groups to express an eternal sense of membership, such as a beehive symbol common among Masons.

Easy to spot is the difference between those who yearned for community recognition (or had descendants who yearned for it on their behalf) and those for whom simplicity was the essence of good taste. The Old Dutch Church Burying Ground and the Wiltwyck Cemetery, both located in Kingston, contain grand examples of posthumous ostentation, although one wonders if the meaning taken by onlookers is always the one intended. “One tomb looks like someone crossed ‘Dark Shadows’ with ‘The Hobbit,’” remarks an irreverent, anonymous observer on the Internet about a Wiltwyck grave. Like many a classic burying ground, Wiltwyck is rumored to be haunted, and contains the graves of over a dozen former congressmen, as well as that of early American landscape painter John Vanderlyn (1775-1852).

The Old Dutch Church, and the small graveyard surrounding it, stretches between Wall and Fair Streets in historic Uptown Kingston. The church was organized in 1659 and the burial ground surrounding the church has existed

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since its inception. The earliest gravestone, preserved in the church’s museum, dates to 1710.

There are 71 Revolutionary War veterans interred in the churchyard, as well as George Clinton (1739-1812), governor of New York and vicepresident to Thomas Jefferson after Aaron Burr.

Across the river, the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery offers the most expansive opportunity to commune with the deceased. The 200-acre site, pressed between the river and Route 9, just north of Samuel Morse’s estate Locust Grove, offers a self-guided walking tour (directions and historical information available via their website). Originally founded in 1852 by a committee headed by Matthew Vassar, the grounds were designed by landscape architect Howard Daniels, and house the remains of some of Poughkeepsie’s most notable citizens, from twins Albert and Alfred Smiley (1828-1912 and 1828-1903 respectively), the brothers who created the Mohonk Mountain House; harness racing jockey Thomas Murphy (1877-1967); NAACP co-founder Joel Springarn (1875-1939); and Matthew Vassar himself (1792-1868).

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RESOURCES in this article Hartsdale Pet Cemetery www.petcem.com Historic Huguenot Street www.huguenotstreet.org New Paltz Rural Cemetery 845-255-0835 Old Dutch Church www.olddutchchurch.org Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery www.poughkeepsieruralcemetery.com Woodstock Artists Cemetery www.woodstockartistscemetery.org For more information on local history, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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Above (top to bottom): The historic graveyard surrounding the Old Dutch Church. Final resting place of the Smiley family at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetry. Albert and Alfred Smiley opened the Mohonk Mountain House and were champions of social reform.

Humans aren’t the only species granted postmortem space in the region. The Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, established by prominent New York City veterinarian Dr. Samuel Johnson in 1896, is the oldest operating pet cemetery in the world and is home to the famous War Dog Memorial (erected in 1923), the first to pay tribute to the canines that served in our military.

Wick has a word of advice for cemetery visitors who wish to enjoy the peace of these parklike green spaces. “Treat it as your grandmother’s backyard, because that’s what it is,” she says.

Captain Fred lies in peace, if not in state, atop his bluff in Coxing. It was not until the 1930s that a memorial was actually erected. But beneath the bluff, the Captain Schoonmaker’s Bed and Breakfast (said to be haunted by the captain himself)—not to mention the ubiquity of the name Schoonmaker throughout Ulster County—is testament to the fact that his descendants, made the climb back to prosperity and prominence. Cemeteries, those ending places where new grass is nourished each spring by the highborn and humble alike, remind us of the many who came before us and the rich history of the Hudson Valley.

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FESTIVALS

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FESTIVALS

By SAMANTHA MINAsI

Albany Tulip Festival May 6–8 Rather than buy your mom a bouquet of flowers this Mother’s Day, take her to the Albany Tulip Festival, where over 200,000 tulips will be in full bloom in Washington Park. The festival boasts over 140 different kinds of tulips, a Tulip Queen Coronation, a wellness garden featuring local, regional, and national resources for personal health and wellness, and a mother of the year award. www.albanyny.org/Government/Departments/ GeneralServices/SpecialEvents/TulipFest.aspx.

Gardiner Cupcake Festival May 15 This is an old-fashioned street festival—with tons of colorful cupcakes! Gardiner’s Main Street shuts down for this annual spring celebration with live music, local food, shopping, and a cupcake competition. This year celebrity judges Rachel Kramer Bussel and Nichelle Stephens of cupcake enthusiast blog Cupcakes Take the Cake will be in attendance to judge the competition. So come hungry because, honestly, who can eat just one cupcake? Main Street, Gardiner, 11 a.m.–5p.m., 845-256-1122; www.gardinercupcakefestival.com 14

Beacon Strawberry Festival June 12 Strawberry shortcake, strawberry smoothies, and hand-dipped chocolate-covered berries.

Need we say more? The Beacon Sloop Club’s annual blockbuster fundraiser features a variety of foods and crafts, as well as educational and environmental booths. Live music will play throughout the day and attendees will have a chance to sail aboard the Woody Guthrie, a wooden replica of a gaff-rigged Hudson River ferry sloop. Beacon Riverfront Park. 914-907-4928; www.beaconsloop.org.

Clearwater Festival June 18–19 The granddaddy of environmental festivals continues to grow and attract generations of activists, environmentalists, families, and musicians to the shore of the mighty Hudson at Croton Point Park. Founded by Pete Seeger, this year’s festival includes craft shows, a Green Living Expo, Arm-of-the-Sea Theater, singing, juggling, kayaking, and of course, rides aboard the Clearwater. Headlining the festival is Pete Seeger, Martin Sexton, Drive-By Truckers, Indigo Girls, Janis

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Opposite: Revelers enjoy a beer at the Brats and Brews Festival at Hunter Mountain.

Above: Young members of the Dutch Settlers Society of Albany at the Tulip Queen procession at the Albany Tulip Festival.

Ian, and many more. All the stages at the Clearwater Festival are powered with sustainable energy, including solar, bio-diesel, and wind sources. Tickets range from $45-$95, children under 12 are free. 845-265-8080; www.clearwater.org.

Mount Tremper Arts Summer Festival July 9–August 21 Nestled in the eastern Catskills, this annual festival showcases the work of contemporary artists through performances, exhibitions, artist residences, and educational programming. It starts with a traditional pig roast, but Mount Tremper is a haven for the avant garde, including dance performances, multimedia installations, and a theater performance by Young Jean Lee’s Untitled Feminist Multimedia Technology Show.

845-688-9893; www.mounttremperarts.org.

Rosendale Street Festival July 23–24 The Rosendale Street Festival is a lively twoday event where the Main Street of this quirky town becomes a community block party. Thousands pack the narrow Main Street of Rosendale, and with four stages, over 30 bands/performers, and vendors selling everything from handmade ceramics to jewelry, food, and beer, this event is a true summertime community celebration. Main Street Rosendale, music begins at noon, admission is free. 845-943-6497; www.rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com.

Bounty of the Hudson Wine Festival July 30–31 Now in its 16th year, this annual festival celebrates all that the Hudson Valley has to offer; from incredible mountain and river views to acres of viniferous grapes producing some of New York’s best wines. Bounty of the Hudson Festival features top wineries and restaurants of the region, with produce straight from local farms, prepared by the best local chefs.

The two-day celebration will be complemented with music by local musicians, and plenty of wine samplings. Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery in Gardiner. Noon–5 p.m., tickets $28.67 in advance on www.shawangunkwinetrail.com; 845-256-8456.

Phoenicia Festival of the Voice August 4–7 2010 marked the inaugural year for the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. Due to an unexpectedly large turnout, the festival is set to become an annual staple on the Hudson Valley festival circuit. The gathering aims to promote the human voice as an instrument of healing, peace, and artistic expression. The Festival of the Voice offers something for everyone, featuring world-class performances of opera, baroque and choral music, art song, and the vocal arts of traditional cultures. The festival sprawls the town of Phoenicia, with performances happening at various venues throughout the town at different times, giving attendees an opportunity to stroll down Main Street at their own pace. www.phoeniciavoicefest.com.

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siasts to identify the composer whose work was most popular among American concert audiences.

Neither Bach nor Mozart emerged as the favorite, but rather Jean Sibelius. Despite his apparent status, his work was widely deemed as second-rate and old-fashioned during his career. A worldwide resurgence of interest into the composer’s works has prompted Bard to dedicate its summer music festival to exploring the paradoxical aspects of Sibelius’ life, music, and influence and identify Sibelius’s place in history. The two-weekend event will feature daily orchestral concerts by the American Symphony Orchestra, chamber and choral music performances, panel discussions, and a symposium. Special guests include Martti Ahtisaari, former president of Sibelius’s native Finland. Tickets $25/$7; www.fishercenter.bard.edu.

BRATS AND BREWS FESTIVAL August 13–14 Grab your lederhosen and beer stein, because the annual Hunter Mountain Brats and Brews Festival is back. There will be no shortage of pilsner, bock, hefewiezen, bratwurst, weiner schnitzel, and other German-American favorites. Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, voted the number one polka band in the country (and winner of 18 Grammy awards!), will be on hand to help get your ompah-pah on. Other musical guests include Die Fahrenbacher, DSB Die Schlauberger, the Alex Meixner Band, and many more! www.huntermtn.com.

Hudson Valley Ribfest August 20–21 Love all things barbecue? Head to Ribfest, the region’s largest barbecue food event, produced by the Highland Rotary Club. Last year 70 teams competed for a take of the prize money, and more than 14,000 people came out to watch as the teams prepared pork tenderloin, beef rib eye, beef brisket, chicken, pork ribs, and more. The event also features cooking demonstrations, live music, and family activities. A $5 admission fee includes parking, music, entry to the contest, and children under 12 are free. Ulster County Fairgrounds. www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org.

Wild Blueberry and Huckleberry Festival August 13 Blueberries and huckleberries have a long history in the Hudson Valley, particularly in the village of Ellenville, whose mountains come summertime are covered in blueberry bushes, the tasty little fruit Native Americans harvested for hundreds of years. And the tradition of berrypicking has carried on in this area—at Sam’s Point Preserve, just minutes away from Ellenville, you can see the ruins of dilapidated summer dwellings where berrypickers circa 1900. The Village of Ellenville celebrates at the height of blueberry season with music, crafts, and berry-made products. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Ellenville. www.villageofellenville. web.officelive.com/default.aspx

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FROM COLE EXPLORING THE MUSEUMS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY

By Traci L. Suppa

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o get a sense of the importance of fine art in the Hudson Valley, look no further than Prometheus Bound. This 1847 oil painting by Thomas Cole, currently hanging in the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, symbolizes the vitality of the Hudson River School, America’s first national painting movement.

Fast forward to the present. Striking modern art, typified by Alexander Calder’s monumental Arch sculpture, standing at the Storm King Art Center in Washingtonville, has an equally strong presence among the region’s major arts institutions.

As you travel the Hudson Valley in search of world-class art, you’ll notice the evolution from those early American pastoral canvases to contemporary collections that take account of changing tastes and a broader worldview.

Major museums now reflect a range of periods and style, from antiquities to present-day modernism. Artists from every corner of the globe are represented. However, the Hudson Valley remains an important destination for homegrown art, and many collections showcase local talent.

Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art on the SUNY New Paltz campus offers an affordable afternoon to enjoy extraordinary regional art. Two ongoing programs focus specifically on local artists; the annual Hudson Valley Artists 18

juried exhibition for emerging artists, and the Hudson Valley Masters exhibition of renowned artists who reside here.

“The Hudson Valley is now—and has been since the Hudson River School painters sailed up the river in the mid-19th century—a very important destination for artists, providing both inspiration and respite,” says museum director Sara Pasti. “Through its exhibitions, collections, special projects, and public programs, the Dorsky contributes to the region’s legacy.”

The Dorsky also features a wide range of contemporary and historic art. The museum celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with several new exhibitions, including: “Thick and Thin: Ken Landauer and Julianne Swartz,” a collection of drawings, objects, sculptures, and installations from a married couple; and “Artwork from the Permanent Collections of the Hudson Valley Visual Arts Consortium,” a collection of historical, modern, and contemporary works from the region.

Your Hudson Valley arts itinerary should include two additional museums housed at educational institutions, where they have grown and flourished within an environment that supports the arts. At Vassar College, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center boasts a collection of over 18,000 works that chart the history of art from antiquity to the present.

Many of the masters you would find in a large metropolitan art institution—Cézanne, Léger, Matisse, Miró, Munch, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Pol-

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1847, oil on canvas, on loan to Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center from the Catskill Public Library, Catskill, New York. Above: Alexander Calder, Five Swords, 1976, Sheet metal, bolts and paint, Courtesy Calder Foundation, New York, ©2001 Estate of Alexander Calder/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

lock, Rothko—are free to see in this manageable microcosm. The galleries are curated around themes and time periods, beginning with Middle Eastern and Asian antiquities, and progressing through pre-Renaissance works to the present. The Hudson River School painters, including Cole, Church, Cropsey, Gifford, Kensett, and Moore, are featured in a dedicated gallery. Outside, the sculpture garden is a serene and lovely spot for enjoying your lunch.

As Vassar College marks its 150th anniversary this summer, the art center is planning two exhibits: “Thomas Rowlandson: Pleasures and Pursuits in Georgian England,” a collection of 72 watercolors and prints portraying the artist’s heavy-handed humor; and “A Taste for the Modern,” a collection of post-Impressionist and modernist paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture.

Further north on the campus on Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, the Hessel Museum garners popular and critical acclaim for its major exhibitions of work by contemporary artists. Opened in 2006 as part of Bard’s Center for Curatorial Studies and Art in Contemporary Culture (CSS Bard), the museum houses the Marieluise Hessel Collection of over 2,000 contemporary works. An extensive library and curatorial archives are also accessible to the general public.

The permanent collection highlights the 1960s to the present day, and includes major works by artists such as Janine Antoni, Paul Chan, Robert Gober, Nan Goldin, Jenny Holzer, Robert Mapplethorpe, Paul McCarthy, Kiki Smith, Rosemarie Trockel, Kelley Walker, and Christopher Wool.

For an educational and immersive experience, patrons are welcome to join artists and curators on scheduled gallery “walk-throughs.”

All CCS Bard exhibitions and events are free, including film screenings, performances, lectures, gallery talks, and other special events. For an even larger dose of cultural indulgence, schedule your visit to the Bard campus in conjunction with a program at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, boldly designed by contemporary architect Frank Gehry.

This summer, CCS Bard will inaugurate the first North American retrospective of the work of German artist Blinky Palermo, in conjunction with the Dia Art Foundation.

The Dia Art Foundation plays an even larger role in the region’s embrace of modern art with its facility in the city of Beacon. Dia:Beacon’s Riggio Galleries house the foundation’s renowned collection of art from the 1960s to the present.

The 240,000 square feet within a historic Nabisco box factory provide ample space for striking collections of oversize works. The open floor plan, natural light from skylights overhead, and industrial architecture add to your enjoyment of larger-than-life works by Joseph Beuys, John Chamberlain, Walter De Maria, Dan Flavin, Sol LeWitt, Andy Warhol, and others.

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G. Steve Jordan Gallery, located in Water Street Market in New Paltz.

In addition to the much anticipated Palermo exhibition, Dia:Beacon is featuring two additional short-term exhibits through 2011.

Franz Erhard Walther: Work as Action features a selection of 58 fabric Handlungsstücke (“action pieces”) from the early 1960s. Dia:Beacon is also one of three sites concurrently showing Koo Jeong-a: Constellation Congress, showcasing the sculpture component of the Korean artist’s playful outdoor environment.

Guided tours of Dia:Beacon, free with admission, are offered every Saturday afternoon.

Free gallery talks focused on the artists in Dia’s collection take place the last Saturday of each month. There is a welcoming outdoor picnic area, and a café serving light fare with locally grown, organic ingredients.

One of the world’s most outstanding modern sculpture parks, the Storm King Art Center encompasses over 500 pristine acres of rolling hills, woodlands, and fields with more than 100 sculptures integrated into the liberating outdoor landscape. Visitors walk the grounds for close encounters with works representing many of the 20th and 21st centuries’ most influential artists, including Maya Lin, David Smith, Henry Moore, and Louise Nevelson. The monumental Three Legged Buddha by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is Storm King’s newest acquisition.

Here, the relationship between the landscape and sculpture is integral to a visitor’s experience, because changing light and weather conditions transform the artwork’s visual effects season to season, even hour to hour. Several pieces invite interaction; ring the bell of Mark di Suvero’s For Chris sculpture, or sit inside the split boulder of Isamu Noguchi’s Momo Taro.

Storm King continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer with two exhibitions, “5+5: New Perspectives” and “The View from 20

Here: Storm King at Fifty.” The April through November season is enriched with a lively roster of docent-led tours, hikes, free tram tours, birdwatching, artists’ talks, family programs, concerts, and readings. The newest offerings include bike rentals and the Storm King Café.

In addition to these esteemed museum facilities, scores of galleries further expand art’s range in the Hudson Valley, making it accessible to collectors. Gallery spaces range from nonprofit art and education organizations like the Unison Arts Center in New Paltz, to shared exhibit spaces such as the Tivoli Artists Co-op. Artists also find representation at private galleries, many of which curate genre-specific collections, like the Mark Gruber Gallery and the G. Steve Jordan Gallery in New Paltz.

RESOURCES in this article CCS Bard Hessel Museum www.bard.edu/ccs/museum Dia:Beacon www.diabeacon.org Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center http://fllac.vassar.edu G. Steve Jordan Gallery www.mohonkimages.com Mark Gruber Gallery www.markgrubergallery.com River Winds Galley www.riverwindsgallery.com Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art www.newpaltz.edu/museum Storm King Art Center www.stormking.org Unison Art Center www.unisonarts.org For more info on other historical sites, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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A Most Important Meal BREAKFAST IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

BY Holly Tarson

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nlike any other meal, breakfast holds a magical power. The ritual of breathing in steaming coffee from a favorite mug or sipping tea steeped to perfection somehow restores our spirits in the face of the bleariest Mondays. Pancakes dripping with syrup coax even the most reluctant little palate to eat, and merely uttering the word “bacon” has a Pavlovian power to activate salivary glands. Whether grabbing a quick bite or filling up with the most important meal of the day, the Hudson Valley offers a wide variety of breakfast options to satisfy your early morning predilections.

The Bakery in New Paltz is the place to get your bagel fix. David Santner opened The Bakery 30 years ago and he knows his bagels. “I’ve eaten one every day for as long as I can remember,” Santner says. They serve New York style water bagels with homemade, often seasonal22

ly inspired, specialty cream cheeses. The glass bakery cases brim with numerous other treats as well. Take your pick of bialys, danish, biscuits, or egg sandwiches. Pair one with some Capital City Roasters coffee and find a table in the lofted indoor seating area or relax in the outdoor café as you wait for the caffeine to kick in.

If something a little more substantially savory is your style, the Main Street Bistro in New Paltz does not disappoint. It’s the neighborhood place where everybody knows your name if you’re local, and they call you “honey” even if you aren’t.

After a platter brimming with perfectly poached eggs on a bed of freshly sautéed spinach and bacon, surrounded by heaps of salty, crunchy, satisfying potatoes, it’s hard to imagine ever ordering anything else. With the variety of daily specials, and a menu including vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone, including

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Opposite: French Toast at Bread Alone, Rhinebeck. Above: Breakfast at Main Street Bistro, New Paltz.

the men in business suits, tucked quietly into a high-backed wooden booth conducting a job interview, and the college students at a corner table discovering the wonders of hollandaise sauce for the first time.

Sweet Sue’s on Main Street, just off Route 28 in Phoenicia, is country charm at its best. But don’t let the casual facade fool you, the food is far from mundane. It will be hard to choose between specials like lemon-ricotta pancakes and the regular menu featuring pecan coconut banana bread French toast, blue monkey pancakes ( filled with blueberries and bananas) and a pancake sundae (made with buttermilk flapjacks when peaches and berries are in season). The buttermilk pancake recipe is a secret, but the restaurant isn’t. Sue Taylor started a bakery in the Catskills 27 years ago. It has since evolved into a gratifying breakfast destination. Get there early. Know you may have to wait for a coveted outdoor table. And know it will be worth it.

Just down the road from Sweet Sue’s, Boiceville is home to the original Bread Alone restaurant.

The scones, croissants, pecan rolls, and bread (oh, the bread!) are made on the premises and delivered daily to Bread Alone locations in Woodstock and Rhinebeck. Though the breakfast menu varies slightly by location, multigrain oatmeal and housemade granola are delicious staples. Come for the food. Stay for the coffee. Well-trained baristas pull a mean espresso, made from the unique and sustainably cultivated beans of Counter Culture Coffee. Sourcing dairy products from Hudson Valley Fresh and tea from Harney and Sons, Bread Alone has come a long way from the days when founder Dan Leader started selling loaves of whole grain bread out of the back of his station wagon.

Breakfast is so satisfying sometimes you want it for lunch or dinner. The Eveready Diner in Hyde Park understands. Served all day, their breakfast is everything you’d expect and more, ranging from omelets and oatmeal to Ed’s famous malted waffles. If you somehow manage to leave room for pastry, the apple turnovers are the size of a dinner plate and the bear claws are filled with gooey delectable sweetness. It’s not your typical diner fare,

in the best possible way. Look for another location across from the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck opening soon.

For a slightly different diner experience, check out Another Fork in the Road in Milan. They call it “a finer diner.” One glance at the menu tells you they’re right. This little roadside café with the unassuming address a couple miles west of the Taconic on Route 199 is where elevated cuisine meets breakfast. Chef and owner Jamie Parry honed his culinary point of view first in Manhattan and then at Swoon Kitchenbar in Hudson. Locally sourced ingredients drive his frequently changing menu.

Whether you are tempted by brown butter granola, braised pork belly, or broccoli rabe with chili oil and poached egg, relax in the casual atmosphere and relish every bite.

And if it’s sweet treats you have in mind, follow your nose to Tivoli Bread and Baking. From brioche and scones to weekend quiche coming out of the oven, this house turned bakery is an olfactory mecca. There’s no indoor seating, but the front porch and lawn under a silver maple canopy are ideal locations for lazy summer mornings, devouring chocolate bread one customer affectionately calls “perfection.”

RESOURCES in this article Another Fork in the Road www.anotherforkintheroad.com Bread Alone www.breadalone.com Eveready Diner www.theevereadydiner.com Main Street Bistro www.mainstreetbistro.com Sweet Sue’s (845) 688-7852 The Bakery www.ilovethebakery.com Tivoli Bread and Bakery (845) 757-2253 For more info on area restaurants, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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By Emily Nelson

here are many reasons to visit the MidHudson Valley. Some come to relax, some to commune with nature, some for a family getaway. And then there are those who come to race. The region is a hotbed of competitions for amateur athletes looking to test their mettle, with running, cycling, and triathlon events almost every weekend from May through September. If you’re not a weekend warrior athlete, there’s still plenty of noncompetitive opportunities to travel its roads and explore renowned beauty and history while challenging yourself. Here are a few ideas.

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WILDCAT EPIC 100 August 13-14 If mountain bike racing is your thing, try the Wildcat Epic 100, an endurance event in the Shawangunk Mountains that features two 50-mile stages raced over two days. The course begins in the village of New Paltz and continues through the Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve to fresh trails on apple farms in Gardiner and a private single track in Rosendale.

NEW PALTZ CHALLENGE HALF MARATHON AND FAMILY 5K June 19 This Father’s Day, start a new tradition by competing in the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce’s second annual New Paltz Challenge. Organized by the Chamber as a fun, community-bonding event, there is a 5K race and also a half marathon. The course runs through New Paltz’s most charming scenery, starting at the corner of Main Street and Huguenot Street and looping north on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to Rosendale before heading south again and finishing at The Gilded Otter.

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Williams Lake Classic May 29 The Williams Lake Classic in Rosendale was one of the first and most popular mountain bike races in the Northeast in the early `90s. It’s held on a five-mile course at Williams Lake with different age groups and categories of expertise, including first-timer and professional. Every year, 250 to 300 racers take this loop of very technical short climbs and single track through an old mining cave and around the lake. Festival organizer and owner of Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycles, Christian Favata says, “The terrain there is really fun to ride and really challenging. And because it’s private property, you can only ride there during the race. So it’s kind of an exclusive event.”

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Warrior Dash August 13-14 Jump over fires, swim through mud, climb a cargo net, and scale stone walls. Sound like fun? The Warrior Dash is not your average 5K. This race of down-and-dirty obstacles returns this summer to Windham Mountain. Part grueling physical challenge, part bacchanalia, the race is followed by a huge party with beer, bands, and food.

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Opposite: Wildcat Epic 100 in New Paltz. Above: Warrior Dash at Hunter Mountain.

Pfalz Point Challenge September 25 The Pfalz Point Challenge is 10-mile trail race through some of the most extraordinary running trails in the country, with 10 miles of broad open meadows with spectacular views, steep and rocky footpaths, and gently rolling carriage roads across the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz. The race is limited to only 300 runners, so register early!

TRIATHLONS northern dutchess hospital Tri/Duathlon June 26 If you can’t decide between biking and running, there is the second annual Northern Dutchess Hospital Tri/Duathlon at Wilcox Park in Milan. (The duathlon does not include swimming.)

Never competed in a triathlon before? Don’t be discouraged, triathlon organizer Brooke Pettiger says. “Triathlons are easy to bounce back from, they’re relatively easy to train for, and a lot of competitors say they feel rejuvenated when they finish.”

Survival of the Shawangunks September 11 There’s also the Survival of the Shawangunks, an eight-stage triathlon sponsored by the New York Triathelete Association circling the northern ridge of the Shawangunks. SOS covers some of the same beautiful scenery as the Pfalz Challenge, stretching further into Rosendale, High Falls, Kerhonkson, and Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

range from the 5-mile Family Ride, with sag wagons so that children can ride with their parents, to the 50-mile Shawangunk Ridge ride. The routes go through the Shawangunks and into Stone Ridge, Rosendale, New Paltz and Gardiner, then back up to High Meadow School.

Great Hudson Valley Pedal August 16-21 The Great Hudson Valley Pedal is a six-day tour of the Hudson Valley designed for relaxation and to acquaint you with the richness of the region. You’ll cover 35 to 45 miles a day and camp at night starting in Albany and heading down the west side of the river to South Street Seaport in New York.

Some stops include Thomas Cole’s home, Hudson, Hyde Park, Eleanor Roosevelt’s home, the Vanderbilt Mansion, and the Culinary Institute of America. “Bicycle tourism is a sustainable tourism niche.

It’s healthy for the environment and the economy,” says Robin Dropkin, executive director of Parks and Trails New York, which sponsors the ride.

RESOURCES in this article Great Hudson Valley Pedal www.ptny.org/hudsontour New Paltz Challenge Half Marathon and Family 5K www.newpaltzchamber.org Pfalz Point Challenge www.mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?pfalzpoint Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge www.ridetheridge.org Survival of the Shawangunks www.sostriathlon.com

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Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge June 5 If you’re not looking to compete, the High Meadow School, located in Stone Ridge, will hold its fifth annual Ride The Ridge Bike Challenge to raise funds to benefit the High Meadow Performing Arts Center in Stone Ridge. Ride the Ridge invites riders to participate in one of four road rides that

Warrior Dash www.warriordash.com/register2011_new_york.php Wildcat Epic 100 www.wildcatepic.com Williams Lake Classic www.nysmtbseries.com

For more info on outdoor recreation, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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Opposite: Max with owners Baron and Michelle enjoy the dog-friendly accomodations at Bernetta’s Place Bed and Breakfast Inn by the Lake

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Where to Lodge with Your Pet

by Lindsay Pietroluongo

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ou deserve to get away from it all— the neighborhood mongrels that bully you, the strays that nip at your tail, the never-ending cycle of boring ol’ kibble and faucet water. Luckily, pet-friendly accommodations also have a few perks for your human friends. Nix your owners’ worry of leaving you alone to take care of the house by tagging along on vacation. The Mid-Hudson Valley has a number of varied lodging opportunities that cater to both you and your owner. Just don’t be surprised if you receive more attention than they do—you may have to indulge them by nuzzling their neck or performing a few tricks flawlessly to inflate their ego.

The partially solar-powered Clove Cottages in High Falls are located near the Mohonk Mountain House and offer stunning views of the Shawangunk Ridge. The rural 1930s cottages are located on nine acres of land, each one private and secluded thanks to surrounding trees.

Guests are treated to homemade soaps and house-made granola. Fresh-baked scones are delivered to your room every Sunday morning.

Clove Cottages have hosted plenty of barking and meowing pets, plus birds, fish, rabbits, and even a guinea pig.

The charming Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper contains the Catamount Restaurant and New York’s only Forbes fourstar spa outside Manhattan. The former dairy farm now holds the world’s largest kaleidoscope, contained in a 64-foot-high barn silo; the 1860s barn is now the expansive retail environment The Country Store. The resort also features the Catamount Dog Park, a 60-by-100-foot enclosure where Rover can run around to his heart’s content, shower, and lap up running wa-

ter. There’s also a smaller, calmer area for smaller dogs. Emerson’s log cabin Lodge contains 27 pet-friendly rooms, including multiroom suites for larger groups. Ask for the PupGrade upgrade, which will score your mutt their own bottled water, gourmet dog treats, a placemat with food and water bowls, and a doggy bed for use during your stay. A donation will also be made to the Ulster County SPCA in your dog’s name, and you’ll get off the hook thanks to complimentary dog walking services.

Moondance Ridge Bed and Breakfast’s early-20thcentury Craftsman decor is coupled with contemporary amenities, including spa services and a three-course complimentary breakfast. Each room is decorated to reflect a famous personality from the Hollywood’s golden era.

Choose from the refined Bogart and Bacall suite, a recreation of Jean Harlow’s luxurious bedroom, or James Cagney’s Art Deco niche. You may spend more time outdoors than cooped up inside, thanks to gorgeous landscaping. Fido will gladly take you for a stroll around the private walking paths, pond and waterfall, gardens with antique farm equipment, and labyrinth that round out Moondance’s property.

The Inn at the Ridge in Wallkill is a true home-away-from-home, comprised of a private living room, dining room, and full kitchen solely for guest use. Help yourself to fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, milk, lemonade, teas, coffee, and cocoa.

Board games, a DVD collection, and a leisurely 60-foot porch with rocking chairs furnish the rural digs. Artists can request the Drawing Room, which has drawing tools, watercolor paints, a drafting table, and an easel. While guests are expected to have everything they’ll need to care for and pamper their pet, the Inn can provide food and water bowls, biscuit treats and leash-

The MidHudson Valley has a number of varied lodging opportunities that cater to both you and your owner.

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es. Pet owners aren’t the only ones who love when animals stay at the inn. Proprietor Salvatore Riccobono says, “Guests without a pet in the past have enjoyed the company of a well-behaved dog.” When asked what animals are offlimits, Riccobono was a bit stumped. “We do have one limitation,” he says. “Please leave your pet elephant home. Actually, if you have a pet elephant, we have five acres for him to roam. Call us in advance and we’ll get bales of oats.”

Audrey’s Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast is housed in a restored, 1740s pre-Revolutionary rustic inn in the Mohonk Valley. Audrey’s animal-loving staff provide quality hospitality for both humans and their beloved pets. Pulling out all the stops, Audrey’s treats your dog to gift bags and gives owners the day off thanks to pet-sitting services. For their human guests, rooms come complete with feather beds and down comforters, plus a breakfast-in-bed option. Guests receive nightly chocolate bedtime snacks and man’s best friend gets a doggy-friendly treat as well. Five acres of lawn and woods are perfect for dogs to walk their humans on, and the nature trail is meant for exploring.

Guests of Bernetta’s Place Bed and Breakfast Inn by the Lake can explore their culinary talent in the kitchen, swim in their saltwater pool or kick back in the Jacuzzi. Let out a deep breath with an in-room massage followed by a stroll down to Tillson Lake. Roam the grounds and discover tranquil tables, chairs, hammocks, lounges, and benches. Bernetta’s is adamant about no dogs at the table. “They tend to try to steal the bacon!” the B&B proprietor says. Luckily, the cook always makes a bit extra for the best-behaved pooches to snack on once the table’s been cleared. Some guests even bring their horses, hoping to head to the Rail Trail and Gertrude’s Nose.

Additional pet-friendly accommodations include Highland’s Super 8 and The Inn at Orchard Heights’ 1888 Queen Anne Victorian lodging in New Paltz. Guests of the inn are treated to an airy, luminous parlor, sitting areas, and an outdoor garden for dining on their complimentary, homemade breakfast. Whistle Wood Farm Bed and Breakfast’s main lodge consists of a fireplace, comfy handmade quilts, and a sundrenched solarium. Guests are welcome to sample homemade pies and cakes in the afternoon, served with coffee, tea, and fresh juice. Meander along the walking trail with your pooch and explore their 20 acres of property.

Suggestions Before You Leave Start planning early by calling the front desk to ask details about staying with your pet, and let them know who will be traveling with you when you book the reservation. Almost every animalfriendly establishment has the same basic ground rules: Pets are expected to be (reasonably) quiet, well behaved, housebroken, and socialized. Dogs must be kept on a leash when outside, trained to quickly respond to voice commands and always 28

supervised. There are a few exceptions—Audrey’s Farmhouse adores dogs so much that they stress an off-leash policy. Pets can only be left alone in the room if they’re in a crate (ask if the hotel provides them) and the front desk has been informed. Carry proof of vaccination since several lodges require it. Animals need to steer clear of the breakfast table, pool area, furniture, bedding, and towels. Bring along furniture covers so that you don’t have to micromanage your pet. Prepare to pay an additional pet fee and for any damages that may ensue. Basically, if your canine is disorderly, makes a barking ruckus and doesn’t play well with others, consider leaving him at home.

Pet-friendly vacations don’t stop at the hotel room door. The Mid-Hudson Valley has plenty of prospects for spending a lively day with your yappy, bounding dog. Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County is the perfect hiking stop for your adventure-loving hound.

Brave the hour-long trek up Overlook Mountain in Woodstock and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains. Explore ice caves at Sam’s Point Dwarf Pine Ridge Preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains or saunter along the Walkway Over the Hudson, which reaches from Poughkeepsie to Highland and puts you directly over the Hudson River. (Note: There is no shade on the span; bring water.) The waterfront string of shops and docked boats on the Rondout in Kingston makes for a great summertime stroll. Additional leisurely activities to enjoy with your furry friend include playing on the sprawling lawn at the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park or moseying along the 12-mile Walkill Valley Rail Trail.

RESOURCES in this article Audrey’s Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast www.audreysfarmhouse.com Bernetta’s Place Bed and Breakfast Inn by the Lake

www.bernettasplace.com Clove Cottages www.clovecottages.com Creek Locks Bed & Breakfast www.creeklocksbedandbreakfast.com Emerson Resort & Spa www.emersonresort.com The Inn at Orchard Heights www.innatorchardheights.com Inn at the Ridge www.innattheridge.com Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve www.lakeminnewaska.org Moondance Ridge Bed and Breakfast www.moondanceridge.com Super 8 of Highland www.super8.com Walkway Over the Hudson www.walkway.org Whistlewood Farm Bed and Breakfast www.whistlewood.com For more info on local accommodations, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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New Paltz without a Car

Alternate Ways of Exploring the Region

By David Neilsen

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he New Paltz area is filled with natural beauty and lots of outdoor activities, and is a draw to many who come from New York City, Westchester, Albany, and further afield specifically to bask in that pristine splendor. It seems almost a shame to travel all this way only be locked inside your car, but there are plenty of other ways to visit and explore New Paltz without one.

Anyone looking to experience a carless New Paltz first needs to find his or her way into the area. One popular option is to come in by train. If you’re coming from New York City, Metro-North Railroad will take you from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie in anywhere between oneand-a-half to two hours for $42 round trip during peak hours and $31.50 during off-peak hours. Another option is Amtrak, which travels from Penn Station to Poughkeepsie in just over one-anda-half hours for as low as $33. From the north, Amtrak travels between Albany and Poughkeepsie, a journey of an hour, for as low as $23.

Once you’re in Poughkeepsie, Ulster County Area Transit runs a Link Bus from Poughkeepsie to New Paltz that is only $1.75 one-way or free for SUNY New Paltz students and faculty.

If trains aren’t your style or you’d like to go directly to New Paltz, Adirondack Trailways runs bus service from the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Paltz for $41 round trip, or $33 during the middle of the week.

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Once you’ve arrived in New Paltz, the next question is how to get around. If you’re only interested in exploring downtown, there’s no reason you can’t just walk around on a beautiful, sunny day and enjoy everything the community has to offer.

Another inexpensive alternative to get a good overview of the city is the New Paltz Loop Bus, run by Ulster County Area Transit. This route runs weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and for only 50 cents per ride ( free for SUNY New Paltz students and faculty) will take you pretty much anywhere in the village you’d want to go. For a more precise pick-up and drop-off, there are a number of taxi services operating within New Paltz, including Joey’s Taxi & Transportation Company, Glenn Stagecoach Lines, and Lee’s Taxi.

Perhaps the best and most popular way to experience New Paltz is by bicycle. “We happen to be fortunate enough to have more good riding around here than most places,” explains Michael Newman, co-owner of Bicycle Depot on Main Street in New Paltz.

Bringing your bicycle to New Paltz is easy, even if you’re coming via public transportation.

With the purchase of a permit, Metro-North will allow a limited number of bicycles on their trains (though generally not during peak times or on holidays). Permits are available at Window 27 in Grand Central Station for $5. If you’re com-

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Bikers enjoy the view above Lake Awosting at Minnewaska State Park.

ing to town on Amtrak, you can get a permit for between $5 and $10, but you should call (800) USA-RAIL to see if there is room on the train and to make a reservation. Adirondack Trailways bus lines allow bicycles for no extra cost, as long as they are protected so as not to damage either themselves or the rest of the luggage.

If you take Metro-North into Poughkeepsie, you can then either take the Link Bus over to New Paltz with your bike, or simply ride your bicycle over the Walkway Over the Hudson to Highland and then continue on to New Paltz, a trip of approximately 11 miles. “It’s a super easy ride,” says Newman, “because there’s not much in the way of elevation.”

New Paltz itself is a very bike-friendly town.

“If you’re a road cyclist, you can pretty much ride everywhere aside from one or two roads that we try to avoid,” says Newman. The village also rests along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, a 12.2-mile-long multiuse trail perfect for cycling enthusiasts as well as joggers, horseback riders, and hikers. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trail, so it is perfect for a carless afternoon.

The adventurous hiker and cycler may want to head up into the Shawangunk Mountains west of the city, either up into the Mohonk Preserve or even over to Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Without a car, your trip up onto the Ridge is limited to a taxi or a challenging uphill bike ride— not recommended for anyone not in the best cycling shape but a good warm-up for those who are.

Joey’s Taxi & Transportation Company will take both you and your bike up there for $18, but you need to call ahead so they know to send one of their vans for you rather than a regular taxi.

Don’t have a bike? No problem! Bicycle Depot rents mountain bikes for the entire day for only $35, and Bikes That Heal, a nonprofit entity benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, offers bike rental sites at locations throughout New Paltz for a suggested donation of $1.

However you experience a carless New Paltz, you are sure to spend a beautiful day enjoying New Paltz’s exciting shopping, restaurants, and natural beauty.

RESOURCES in this article Adirondack Trailways

www.trailwaysny.com Amtrak

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www.bikesthatheal.org Joey’s Taxi & Transportation Company

845-255-8294 Glenn Stagecoach Lines

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www.lakeminnewaska.org Lee’s Taxi

845-256-1111 Metro-North Railroad

www.mta.info/mnr Mohonk Preserve

www.mohonkpreserve.org Ulster County Area Transit

www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat Walkway Over the Hudson

www.walkway.org Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

www.gorailtrail.org For more info on getting around in New Paltz, visit www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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“Tommy” April 20 – May 8 Set to the time-transcending tunes of The Who, “Tommy” tells the story of a deaf, dumb, and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball—and becomes the leader of a messianic movement. The SUNY New Paltz student cast is directed Jack Wade in the rock opera that set the standard for all to follow. McKenna Theatre, SUNY New Paltz. 845-257-3880; www.newpaltz.edu/theatre.

TAP New York: Craft Beer & Fine Food Festival April 30–May 1 Sample a pale ale, pilsner, porter, stout, or scotch ale at TAP New York, which boasts over 30 varieties of hand-crafted beer, from Bavarian-style lagers to Belgian-style ales. Root for your favorite breweries as compete for the title of “Best Beer” and “Best Brewery” in New York. And if you feel like taking a break from drinking delicious microbrews, there will be cooking demonstrations, and plenty of expertly prepared comfort food like macaroni and cheese, burgers, jambalaya, stuffed peppers, and so much more. Hunter Mountain Lodge, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; www.tap-ny.com/index.html.

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New Paltz Regatta May 2 The New Paltz Regatta is a homemade boat rally dating back to 1955. Build your own raft and compete for “most original,” “fastest,” or “most likely to sink.” Or just grab a lawn chair and join thousands and watch as the colorful, handmade rafts parade down Main Street, then meet their fate and either sink or float on the Wallkill River.

This year’s regatta will feature live music by The Trapps. The parade starts at 1 p.m. from the Village Hall in New Paltz. The races begin at 1:30 p.m. www.newpaltzny.net/regatta.

Kaatsbaan Academy of Dance: Isadora Duncan Celebration May 14–15 With a performance floor the size of the stage at the Metropolitan Opera, but with only 160 seats— every performance at Kaatsbaan’s Studio Theatre in Tivoli is intimate. As part of their spring 2011 lineup of performances, Jeanne Bresciani & friends will perform a tribute to modern dance goddess Isadora Duncan. Watch as figures twist, turn, and float across the stage. Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. 845-757-5106; www.kaatsbaan.org.

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Rhinebeck Antiques Fair May 28–29 In operation for 35 years, the spring event on May 28–29 is the first of three annual antique shows held by the Rhinebeck Antiques Fair. Over 200 vendors will display everything from hooked rugs, old signs, furniture, to vintage clothing, and folk art, all indoors. Tickets are $10, children under 12 free. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 845-875-1989; www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com.

Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair May 28–30 With over 300 artisans and craftspeople from all over the US showcasing their work, this juried fair is bound to have something for everyone. The fair is assembled at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, allowing visitors to have the space to stroll from tent to tent, and features furniture and architectural crafts, handcrafted specialty foods, jewelry, wellness products, kids tents, and more. 10 a.m., $10/$8, 845-679-8087; www.quailhollow.com.

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Mountain Jam June 2–5 The green peaks of Hunter Mountain provide a pristine backdrop for the seventh annual Mountain Jam, featuring well-known names as well as some local favorites on the rise. Headlining the music festival, which has been growing in popularity every year, will be Gov’t Mule, My Morning Jacket, Michael Franti & Spearhead. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, The Big Takeover, The Alternate Routes, and many more. 888-512-7469; www.mountainjam.com.

New Paltz Challenge Family 5K and Half Marathon on Fathers Day June 19 Begin a new Father’s Day tradition with the second annual New Paltz Challenge. If you’re feeling fit, enter the half marathon; for a more relaxed run, try the family 5K. Both races will begin at the corner of Main Street and Huguenot Street and follow a loop north along the scenic Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to Rosendale, and south again to finish at The Gilded Otter in New Paltz. Registration begins at The Gilded Otter at 6:00a.m., with races starting at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. $25/$30/$45/$50.

845-255-0243; www.newpaltzchamber.org.

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Hudson Valley Renegades June 20–September 4 Why fight the traffic and deal with the hassle of trekking down to Yankee Stadium or Citi Field when you can take in Minor League Baseball action within the intimate setting of 4,494-seat Dutchess Stadium? The Renegades are a farm team for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they play almost nightly all summer long in Wappingers Falls. With box seats as low as $15, and regular seating around $6, a Renegades game provides a fun, affordable night out for the family! The first home game will be on June 20 against the Staten Island Yankees.

845-838-0094; www.minorleaguebaseball.com/ index.jsp?sid=t537 Good Guys Rod and Custom Car Show June 26–28 For three days each summer the Dutchess County Fairgrounds is transformed into an outdoor showroom for over 1,500 candy-colored hot rods, trucks, classic cars, and custom creations.

The event will also feature a vintage fire truck display, a swap meet, cars for sale corral, and vendors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $18/$6. (845) 876-4001; www.eastcoastnats.com.

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Spiegeltent at Bard July 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;August 21 Back by popular demand, the Spiegeltentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a mesmerizing, moveable performance hall lined with 1,700 mirrorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will be imported to Bard College to create a magical atmosphere for summer events. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;tent,â&#x20AC;? which is actually composed of wood floors, mirrored walls, and a red velvet ceiling, and complete with stained-glass panels, is home to family oriented fun and daring cabarets alike, from the Bindlestiff Family Circus to the raunch of the Wau Wau Sisters.

The Spiegeltent will kick-off its summer season with a free dance party on July 7. 845-758-7900; www.fishercenter.bard.edu/spiegeltent/2011.

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The Ulster County Fair will be held this year August 2-7.

Hurley Stone House Day July 9 The town of Hurley, first settled in 1661, features 10 of America’s oldest stone houses. Each year on the second Saturday in July, several of the centuries-old stone houses (all private homes) are open for public viewing. The day’s events also include a 1777 Ulster Militia Encampment, guides in colonial attire, crafts, and a town library fair. $2/$12/$15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.stonehouseday.org.

New Paltz Library Fair July 9–10 Arrive early for the “early bird” book sale at 8 a.m., if not—don’t worry, a vast collection of used and donated books will be on sale all day. Or simply mill about the tables of jewelry, crafts, pottery, books, antiques, and artwork. The library fair also features a raffle and silent auction. Homemade baked goods will be available for purchase as well.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. 845-255-0253; www.eltinglibrary.org.

Secret Gardens of Saugerties Tour July 10 Get inspiration for your dream garden, or just spend a day admiring six of the most beautiful secret spots in the area. On this tour you’ll see ponds, fountains, and four gardens along the Hudson. There are three gardens new to the tour this year, as well as some returning favorites. $15 in advance/$30 day-of. 10:30am-4:30pm, 845-246-0710.

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Ulster County Fair August 2–7 Experience some good old fashioned family fun this summer at the Ulster County Fair. You can expect traditional county fair staples like tractor pulls, pig races, and carnival rides, as well as live entertainment by Justin Moore, The McClymonts, and Joey & Rory. Enjoy some traditional fair treats like funnel cake and deep-fried Oreos as you make your rounds from game to ride to 4-H competition! 845-255-1380; www.ulstercountyfair.com.

SNEAK PEAK Taste of New Paltz September 18 The 21st Annual Taste of New Paltz, produced by the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce, showcases dozens of local restaurants and wineries, becoming a de facto tasting room for all the town has to offer.

Along with crafts, music, and children’s activities, the event will also feature a Business Expo and Wellness and Recreation Expo featuring exercise demonstrations, massage, and chiropractic.

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May Pole Dance at the New York Renaissance Fair.

New York Renaissance Fair August 6–September 25 Watch a jousting match, hand-dip a candle, eat chicken legs like a barbarian. A day at the Renaissance Fair is no ordinary day. Sprawling over 65 acres with 125 performances, and over 100 craftspeople, the fair offers an exciting and different experience. With storytelling, puppetry, and a chance to meet Robin Hood, as well as medieval taverns, children and adults alike will have plenty to do. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. every weekend, 845-351-5171; www.renfair.com/ny.

“The Ladies Man” August 19–September 11 The Shadowland Theatre was first opened in 1920 as an Art Deco movie house. Recent renovations have enhanced the theater to a 148-seat, tiered, intimate viewing experience. Shadowland’s professionally trained actors and directors stage a line-up of wonderful plays seasonally.

“The Ladies Man” is one of many on the spring/ summer schedule. Loosely adapted from Feydeau’s “Tailleur pour Dames,” this classic comedy about a mischievous French doctor, his suspicious young wife, a meddlesome mother-in-law, and a patient with an outrageous lisp is an energetic and hilarious tale of mistaken identities. $28/$24. Canal Street, Ellenville. 845-647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org.

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Between the Tides Festival August 22 Take Lighthouse Drive all the way to the end, or paddle up in your kayak or canoe! This family-oriented event is dedicated to the preservation of Saugerties’ historic 1869 lighthouse, and features food from local restaurants like Cafe Mezzaluna, Cafe Tamayo, and more. As you enjoy the scenery of the Huson River, listen to the sounds of The Rhodes, Josh Tyler & Friends, Jeff Anzivino and others. $25/$30, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., at the Saugerties Lighthouse, on the Hudson River.

845-246-0656; www.saugertieslighthouse.org.

Dutchess County Fair August 23–28 For six days at the end of every summer, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds come alive with the second-largest county fair in New York State, the Dutchess County Fair. The 162-acre space fills with games of skill and chance, carnival rides for all ages, turn-of-the-century exhibitions, and quintessential fair entertainment—pig racing, high dives, juggling, barnyard animals, and national musical acts are just a few of the events on the lineup. Rows of fair food favorites will be available as well as cooking demonstrations, and food competitions. $15/$10, 10am-10pm, 845-876-4000; www.dutchessfair.com.

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Hospitals

Airports

Benedictine Hospital 105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston 845-338-2500

Albany International Airport (ALB) Albany 518-242-2200; 518-242-2299

Ellenville Regional Hospital Route 209, Ellenville 845-647-6400

Stewart International Airport (SWF) Newburgh 845-564-2100

Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway, Kingston 845-331-3131

Radio Stations

Northern Dutchess Hospital 6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck 845-876-3011 St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie 845-483-5000 St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital 70 Dubois Street, Newburgh 845-561-4400 19 Laurel Avenue, Cornwall 845-534-7711 Vassar Brothers Medical Center 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie 845-454-8500

Trains Amtrak Stations: Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie 800-872-7245 Metro-North Railroad Stations: Poughkeepsie, New Hamburg, Beacon, Breakneck Ridge, Cold Spring, Garrison 800-METRO-INFO

Buses Adirondack Trailways 800-858-8555 Dutchess County Loop Bus System 845-485-4690

Clear Channel Radio of the Hudson Valley 92.1 Lite FM, soft adult contemporary Star 93.3, hot adult contemporary Cruisin’ 93.5, oldies 96.1 Kiss FM, contemporary hit radio 98.5 Lite FM, soft adult contemporary 107.3 / 99.3 WRWD, country 1230 AM WHUC, adult standards 1370 AM WELG, adult standards 1450 AM WKIP, news talk Cumulus Broadcasting 101.5 WPDH, classic rock Mix 97.7 WCZX, adult contemporary 92.7 / 96.9 WRRV, alternative rock 94.3 / 97.3 WKXP / WZAD The Wolf, country 1490 AM WKNY, adult contemporary 1340/ 1390 AM Radio Disney, kid-friendly WAMC: Northeast Public Radio 90.3 FM Albany 103.9 FM Beacon 96.5 FM Ellenville 102.1 FM Highland 97.1 FM Hudson 90.9 FM Kingston 107.7 FM Newburgh WDST Radio Woodstock World Class Rock, contemporary alternative, reggae, acoustic 100.1 FM Woodstock 106.5 FM Beacon 102.3 FM Newburgh 106.3 FM Poughkeepsie WKZE: Musical Diversity Americana, blues, roots, world music 98.1 FM

Pine Hill Trailways 800-776-7548 Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) New Paltz Loop; Ulster-Poughkeepsie Link 845-340-3333

Taxis Lee’s Taxi Shuttling Service 845-255-2870 Joey’s Taxi & Transportation Company 845-255-8294; 845-691-5639

Tourism Information Columbia County Tourism 401 State Street, Hudson 800-724-1846 Dutchess County Tourism Ste. Q-17, 3 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie 800-445-3131 Greene County Tourism 700 Route 23B, Leeds 518-943-3223

New Paltz Taxi, Inc. 845-255-1550

Orange County Tourism 124 Main Street, Goshen 845-615-3860

Yellow Cab Albany 518-434-2222 Poughkeepsie 845-471-1100

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