The local stone fireplace, restored to perfection, is both the perfect centerpiece and backdrop of the dining room. Enjoy a cocktail before or after your meal in the cozy seating in front of the hearth, or enjoy your meal with it in the background.
Nostalgia meets chic at the Blue Fox Motel
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY
n the everything old is new again rekindling of the Sullivan Catskills hospitality scene, landmark properties are being restored to beyond their initial glory. The Blue Fox Motel is one such place, where not a detail was overlooked in the restoration of the property; striking a delicate balance between paying homage to the charm and history of the 1950’s retreat and upgrading to reflect modern conveniences. In a place where Ten Mile River meanders 32 • CATSKILL-DELAWARE, SPRING 2020
under scenic Route 97 and meets with the Delaware River, sits the Blue Fox Motel. An ode to the booming hospitality industry of the Borscht Belt days, the motel, restaurant and bar, cabins, and guest house always attracted those looking for respite and relaxation nestled in the trees but close to the hustle and bustle of New York City. A partnership purchased the property and began the painstaking process of updating the multi-use retreat, culminating in the Blue
