Catskill Confidential July/August 2020

Catskills Take One Free

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C O N F I D E N T I A L Volume 20 Number 2

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he Sullivan Catskills has always been an escape for those who seek wellbeing and revitalization. A place where locals and guests can experience a quality of life like no other.

We have always strived to provide an unparalleled experience for all. Even now, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association team and its members are taking the lead to implement enhanced sanitation protocols throughout the Sullivan Catskills. We all want to make sure that everyone safely enjoys their experiences whether dining in our restaurants, walking our main streets, or exploring our great outdoors.

As a result of our efforts, we are striving to gain #CatskillsConfidence in our destination so everyone can still enjoy the abundance of opportunities that our businesses and communities have to offer.

Delicious farm fresh cuisine, innovative cocktails, and delectable desserts can be found throughout the Sullivan Catskills.

Many of our restaurants offer takeout and

indoor and outdoor dining. Our renowned chefs are anxiously waiting to entice you with their creative dishes and our wait staff are excited to be back to work to serve you as you enjoy dining out with and being mindful of social distancing. Please remember to #BeKindToOurFrontLine as these workers are challenged to diligently ensure your health is a priority while still providing you with prompt and efficient service.

If you need to find something special for the kids to do this summer, try our family friendly activities to enjoy the beautiful and grand spaces of the Sullivan Catskills‌Explore the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail then create Your Own Dove, tour the Barn Quilts of Neversink, travel over to the Town of Bethel Heritage Trail, journey to the Town of Fallsburg and discover what the Peace Trail is all about or take stock in nature's beauty while taking a Drive up the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway.

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history from a safe T distance he spirit of the historic Woodstock event, which took place 51 years ago, will be celebrated with safe and socially distanced events, as well as virtual offerings this year through Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Here’s a list of their upcoming events!

Thursday & Friday, July 9th & 10th | 6 PM – More Than A Meal: Dinner, Drinks & A Shpiel with Neal Introducing More Than A Meal: a socially-distant dining experience at Bethel Woods. Our beautiful, open-air Market Sheds are outfitted for a dinner curated with your safety, comfort, and taste in mind. Enjoy four courses, specialty cocktails, and “bite-sized” conversations where we will explore the ‘60s in 60 seconds with Neal Hitch, Senior Curator, The Museum at Bethel Woods.

Monday, July 13 – Reopening of The Museum at Bethel Woods.

Meet Me at Woodstock -- Bethel Woods augmented reality adventure – will also be open. The tour is hosted on a tablet and led by the voices of Nick and Bobbi Ercoline – the couple featured on the cover of the Woodstock album who are today volunteers at Bethel Woods. Guests will walk the field that hosted the concert in 1969 to see and hear scenes such as Jimi Hendrix’s iconic “Star Spangled Banner” and a full-scale 3D model of the stage sitting where it was over 50 years ago.

Bethel Woods warmly welcomes guests near and far to celebrate the return of autumn by attending the 22nd Annual Harvest Festival, taking place at the corner of Hurd and West Shore Road.

Sunday, September 20th | 11AM-4PM – The Harvest Festival featuring Catskills Fiber Festival Catskills Fiber Festival offers fiber enthusiasts the chance to shop for the finest hand-crafted products. Presented

by Rosehaven Alpacas and Buck Brook Alpacas, this will be a great opportunity for adults and children to learn about the harvest of fiber from animals through demonstrations.

Sunday, September 27th | 11AM-4PM – The Harvest Festival featuring Sullivan 180 Celebrate health and well-being with Sullivan 180. Bring the whole family and learn how to adopt a healthier lifestyle with different activities, exhibits, and screenings from a variety of local health care agencies and organizations.

Sunday, August 30th | 11AM-4PM – The Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods Bethel Woods warmly welcomes guests near and far to celebrate the return of autumn by attending the 22nd Annual Harvest Festival, taking place at the corner of Hurd and West Shore Road.

Saturday, October 3rd | 1PM-5PM – Wine Festival at Bethel Woods Sample a wide variety of exceptional red, white, and rosé wines as you enjoy live music, shopping, lawn games, and a food court spread throughout the Bethel Woods campus.

Sunday, September 6th | 11 AM-4PM – Harvest Festival featuring Rosehaven Alpacas For one day only, Rosehaven Alpacas returns offering yarn, roving, rugs, socks, hats, gloves, and luxurious boutique items, and of course, a chance to visit and interact with their marvelous alpacas.

Saturday, October 10th | 1PM-5PM – Craft: Beer, Spirits & Food Festival featuring Gin Blossoms Held on the beautiful Bethel Woods campus, this yearly event brings together the best beverage makers in the region and beyond to offer beer, cider, spirits, mead, and more. Enjoy live music, festival food trucks, and artisans, making for one perfectly crafted experience.

Sunday, September 13th | 11AM-4PM – The Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods

Sunday, October 25th | 3PM – Afternoon of Choral

Contributed photos Take a tour of the historic site and hear from Nick and Bobbi Ercoline, the couple featured on the cover of the Woodstock album.

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There’s so much to learn about Woodstock. Peace and love are as important today as they were 51 years ago.

Artistry featuring Young People’s Chorus of New York City Event Gallery Performance Saturday & Sunday, November 21st & 22nd | 6 PM – Gordon Lightfoot Pre-Show Farm-to-Table Dinner Saturday & Sunday, November 21st & 22nd | 8 PM – Gordon Lightfoot Event Gallery Performance Saturday & Sunday, December 5th & 6th | 11AM4PM – Holiday Market Featuring over 85 vendors throughout the Market Sheds,

Event Gallery and grounds, and highlighting the talent from regional vendors and beyond, guests are given the opportunity to shop a wide selection of unique holiday gifts in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Stay tuned for announcements regarding Bethel Woods at Home, which brings the sense of exploration and curiosity of our on-site programs to you from the comfort of your home. Once a month, enjoy interactive lectures, screenings, and workshops that explore our historic legacy and the healing power of art, creativity, and community.

Please visit BethelWoodsCenter.org for an up-to-date list of events and to confirm hours of operation.

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There’s no better time to escape for a stay at the new and beautiful destination known as Kenoza Hall, where you can relax, recharge and find healing in nature. It is truly luxurious in every aspect. This is evident in the amount of time and detail spent in its design. The majority of the furniture seen below and by the pool were custom designed specifically for Kenoza Hall. In its entirety, these choices give a fresh look to the restored Victorian.

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go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order” –– American Naturalist and Essayist John Burroughs, as displayed at www.kenozahall.com.

With 22 rooms, the newest addition to the growing Foster Supply Hospitality (FSH) family represents their most ambitious undertaking to date. Kenoza Hall offers guests a resortlike experience, while

maintaining the small and intimate atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back to every FSH destination.

From its setting to the carefully selected design choices paying homage to what FSH CoFounder Kirsten Foster affectionately calls “the Kenoza Critters,” Kenoza Hall reflects Burrough’s words in every facet.

This magnificent property is a complete renovation of an 1880s boarding house, when visiting the country literally meant staying on the farm. Keeping with the FSH tradition of letting properties tell their own story, Kenoza Hall

maintains its rural history and Victorian-inspired design, but presents it in a more modern and fresh light (see sidebar).

More than ever, amidst a global pandemic, people are seeking solace in nature. Yet, as Kenoza Hall demonstrates, that solace does not have to be a completely rustic experience.

The friendly staff strives to make sure guests are comfortable, especially at this moment. Masks are worn, rooms are frequently cleaned, dining spaces are more than six feet

After enjoying the trails and curated gardens, go for a swim in the pool.

Afterwards take in some history and enjoy a drink at the bar (see below), which is located in one of the original sections of the former 1880s boarding house.

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The gorgeous dining room, with windows and balcony seating overlooking the lake, is an extension added to the original property, located right off Route 52 in Kenoza Lake.

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There’s no better time to escape for a stay at the new and beautiful destination known as Kenoza Hall, where you can relax, recharge and find healing in nature. It is truly luxurious in every aspect. This is evident in the amount of time and detail spent in its design. The majority of the furniture seen below and by the pool were custom designed specifically for Kenoza Hall. In its entirety, these choices give a fresh look to the restored Victorian.

by Joseph Abraham

revival

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go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order” –– American Naturalist and Essayist John Burroughs, as displayed at www.kenozahall.com.

With 22 rooms, the newest addition to the growing Foster Supply Hospitality (FSH) family represents their most ambitious undertaking to date. Kenoza Hall offers guests a resortlike experience, while

maintaining the small and intimate atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back to every FSH destination.

From its setting to the carefully selected design choices paying homage to what FSH CoFounder Kirsten Foster affectionately calls “the Kenoza Critters,” Kenoza Hall reflects Burrough’s words in every facet.

This magnificent property is a complete renovation of an 1880s boarding house, when visiting the country literally meant staying on the farm. Keeping with the FSH tradition of letting properties tell their own story, Kenoza Hall

maintains its rural history and Victorian-inspired design, but presents it in a more modern and fresh light (see sidebar).

More than ever, amidst a global pandemic, people are seeking solace in nature. Yet, as Kenoza Hall demonstrates, that solace does not have to be a completely rustic experience.

The friendly staff strives to make sure guests are comfortable, especially at this moment. Masks are worn, rooms are frequently cleaned, dining spaces are more than six feet

After enjoying the trails and curated gardens, go for a swim in the pool.

Afterwards take in some history and enjoy a drink at the bar (see below), which is located in one of the original sections of the former 1880s boarding house.

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The gorgeous dining room, with windows and balcony seating overlooking the lake, is an extension added to the original property, located right off Route 52 in Kenoza Lake.

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Up the hill behind the main building is Hemlock Spa. With its many healthful amenities, it is reason in itself, to visit Kenoza Hall.

continued from page 11 apart, wellness classes are offered privately instead of in groups, and ozone air purification is used when guests check out.

Heeding Burrough’s philosophy, Kenoza Hall offers healing within the Hemlock Spa, with Kneipp-inspired body treatments made famous by the area's early Swiss and German settlers, rooted in naturopathy and hydrotherapy. Hemlock boasts a Movement Studio which offers classes like aerial yoga, sound meditation, and guided meditation. Beyond, visitors can explore curated gardens, walking

trails, a hot tub, a pool and an outdoor barrel sauna.

FSH Co-Founder Sims Foster has an extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Together with Kenoza Hall Executive Chef RJ Corley, he’s successfully revived a forgotten art –– Old World Continental Cuisine.

Kenoza Hall’s restaurant, where visitors can also enjoy a beautiful view of Kenoza Lake, is fine dining at its best. The menu includes classics such as Dover Sole Meunière, Lobster Thermidor and Tournedos Rossini.

It’s a blissful reunion with those who haven’t seen these dishes on menus for years, and an exciting introduction to a new generation unfamiliar with them. The restaurant also offers a sizable wine list, but in keeping with the relaxed atmosphere, there is no dress code.

Looking for a day trip instead of an overnight stay? The general public is welcome at both the restaurant and spa, but be sure to call ahead first. One trip will demonstrate why reservations are a necessity…

Relax in the outdoor barrel sauna, before retreating back into one of Kenoza Hall’s well appointed and meticulously designed suites.

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KENOZA HALL 5762 NY-52, Kenoza Lake, NY 12750 (845) 482-1022 www.kenozahall. com

The view from the front of Kenoza Hall is akin to somthing from a landscape painting.

Lake access leads to an idealic waterside retreat with adirondack chairs and even a canoe.

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What we know as Kenoza Hall was once the Armbrust House, opened by John Armbrust, the son of German immigrants, in the early 1900s. While the majority of the newly renovated tourist destination is the original 1880s property, the Fosters did add a few extensions, including a full dining room that has six rooms above it.

Kenoza Hall stays true to its history (and restored Victorian design) but with a twist. “We wanted to honor the Victorian roots of the building while bringing in a slightly playful and whimsical element to the design," Kirsten said. Custom designed period furniture is juxtaposed with a variety of wallpapers and custom "Kenoza critters" such as owls, rabbits and squirrels, all inspired by the retreat’s natural surroundings and wildlife, to provide pops of fun patterns, color and texture throughout the spaces.

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Each year the Weekend of Chamber Music (WCM) puts together a series of can’t miss events. With the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting WCM’s traditional plans, they’ve adapted by offering virtual performances. Here is their schedule of upcoming events!

July 16, 7 pm: MusicTalks, chat with composer Kurt Rohde and discussion of his Inside Voice for string quartet.

July 17, 7 pm: Andrew Waggoner, violin and hammered dulcimer; Caroline Stinson, cello. Improvisation, and music of Bach and Waggoner; 8 pm: Kathryn Lockwood, viola. Music of Bach, Brian Cherney, and Hindemith.

July 18, 7 pm: Mari Sato, violin. Music of African-American composers George Walker, Daniel Bernard Roumain and Dolores White.

July 23, 7 pm: Tawnya Popoff, viola.

July 24, 7 pm: Sunghae Anna Lim, violin. The Chaconne of Bach, and music of Kurt Rohde and Anna Weesner; 8 pm: Sarah Ho, piano. Music of Bach, Liszt and Waggoner.

July 25, 7 pm: Nurit Pacht, violin. Music of Bach, David Liptak, and traditional music for violin and guitar; 8 pm: Caroline Stinson, cello. Music of Bloch, Carter, and Kurt Rohde.

Performances will all be streaming at www.wcmconcerts.org, and on their YouTube channel, WCMconcerts. Info about all the artists at wcmconcerts.org.

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our wondrous wetlands

by Joseph Abraham ocated a few miles off Exit 113 on NY-17/Future Interstate 86 are several access points to the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area.

In addition to breathtaking views, several recreational opportunities exist including fishing, hiking and kayaking.

According to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website,the Bashakill offers fifteen miles of walking trails and several observation towers enhance the visitor's outdoor experience. One trail follows the historic D&H Canal which borders the Bashakill on the west. On the east side of the marsh, the O & W railroad bed is used as a trail as well. Hikers are asked to stay on the designated trails to protect the diversity and richness of the plant communities found within this area. continued on page 18

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A great place to walk with markers to guide.

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Waterfalls can be found tucked in the woods around the perimeter of the wetlands.

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Can you spot one of the many blue herons that thrive in this lush environment?

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Walkways help the hiker.

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continued from page 16 Fishing is also available year-round.

The Basha Kill wetland contains largemouth bass, chain pickerel, panfish, and bowfin. Anecdotal evidence indicates there may be trout as well. Seasonally, gizzard shad have been found in the Basha Kill; schools of them have been observed at this location in the past.The Pine Kill is a quality small wild trout stream and may contribute some early season wild trout (primarily brown trout) to Bashakill WMA, where they will survive until the receeding water warms up in the summer.There are two trailered boat launches and three hand launch sites available.

The Bashakill Wetland is home to over 200 species of birds and is a state designated Bird Conservation Area.

The area supports characteristic breeding wetland-dependent species, abundant waterfowl, and several species at risk. Other wildlife visitors can watch include Marshbirds like the Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Virginia Rail, Sora, Common Moorhen, Pied-Billed Grebe, American Bittern and Least Bittern; Waterfowl, including Canada Geese, Ring-Necked Duck and Wood Duck; Raptors including Bald Eagle, Osprey, Northern Harrier, SharpShinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Goshawk, and Red-Shouldered Hawk and Mammals including WhiteTailed Deer, Beaver, Muskrat, Otter, and Bats. Fish, such as Spotted Sunfish and Bowfin can also be seen.

For more info, visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/827 27.html.

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Yes, of course, turtles and all manner of marsh grasses.

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