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table of contents visit vortex 5 visitvortex.comTABLEOFCONTENTSVISITvortex.com | PO Box 82, High Falls, New York | 845-687-3470 | visitvortex@gmail.com instagram: @visitvortex | facebook.com/visithudsonvalley 5 Stay hosts with the most Outdoors Leaf-peeping with pup Our Farms pick-your-own farms Recipe apple pie from scratch Health catskill rec. center Meet The Owner hudson valley sunrooms Meet The Owners fireside warmth Play Bethel woods Our Farms local hard cideries Local Eatery Hoffman house Eateries amazing local dishes Shop Locally nourish natural soap Meet The Owner rising lotus couseling 49412815 14113312511710999817061

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435 Main Street, Rosendale 845-658-7800 the1850house.com COME ENJOY OUR BOUTIQUE HOTEL RIGHT IN THE HEART OF ROSENDALE Great Pop-Up Meals • Craft Cocktails Beers on Tap • Real Safe Hospitality Booking Safe Special Events, Weddings, Corporate and Family Gatherings Soak in the healing power of nature. Escape the city and enjoy life in a mountain oasis just two hours from New York City. Create Your Own Getaway. FOREST B ATH I N G • H IK I N G • ME D I TAT IO N • S O UND B ATH S PRI V AT E YO G A • QI G O N G • FARM TO TABLE ME N U • BO NF I R E W W W .M E NLA.US | 8 45 . 68 8.68 9 7 SPO N S OR ED B Y TIBE T HOUSE US , T HE DALAI L A M A’S T IBE TAN CU LTURA L CENTER IN AMERI C A 13

14 The Country Inn a cozy boutique inn and restaurant 1380 County Road 2, Olivebridge, NY | 845-657-8956 | krumville.com A Private Sanctuary for your Escape to Paradise in the Mountains. The Property consists of 3 double occupancy rooms all with their own bath. Our rooms are vacant for at least 72 hours between occupancy. DINING ROOM NOW OPEN Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or take-out) Call or text Diane and Pete at 845-303-4752 for reservations. krumville.com845-303-4752 call/text Clove Cottages YOUR OWN PRIVATE GUEST COTTAGE. Breathe fresh air away from other travelers. Unwind and refresh your spirit. Simply furnished. Kitchen, bathroom, WIFI, A/C and heat in each; fireplace and jetted bath in some. Pet and eco-friendly. Hiking trails nearby. clovecottages.com 200 Rock Hill Road, High Falls 845-687-4170

hosts with the most Stay P lanning a Hudson Valley visit? You’re in for a treat. Our hospitality is second to none and has been ever since tired travelers disembarked from stage coaches, steamboats, and trains and felt their spirits lift with the first breath of clean, fresh air. Extremely talented hosts with a passion for making visitors comfortable and happy maintain beautiful lodgings in some of the prettiest spots up here, and staying with them is an experience all its own. Much more than a bed to sleep in, many Hudson Valley lodgings are places to make memories and friends, enjoy yourself without having to get back in the car, and feel the bliss of enough room to just do you. Here’s a list of fine local establishments to help you make your plans.

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best western plus kingston BW or Best Western Plus Kings ton Hotel and Conference Cen ter offers full-service lodging with complimentary hot break fast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, and a cocktail lounge in their First Capitol Restaurant and Bar. It’s located within walk ing distance of plenty of Uptown Kingston goodies like great restaurants and shops. 503 Washington Ave, Kingston, 845-338-1299, bestwestern.com

The 1850 House Inn is an elegant brick Victorian on Rosendale’s Main Street that’s been lovingly restored as a boutique hotel, with luxurious rooms blending modern and vintage. There’s an expansive deck overlook ing Rondout Creek. You can come here by bus, and they’ll help you or ganize whatever exploring you’d like to do. Hint: There’s always something playing steps away at the Rosendale Community Theater. 1850 house inn & tavern 16 435 Main St, Rosendale, 845-658-7800, the1850house.com

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Clove Cottages offers cozy, fur nished guest cottages (bathroom, kitchen, living area, WiFi, smart TV, porch, hammock, park grill, park ing spot and king or queen bed) set on a scenic and quiet country road but just minutes from New Paltz, Rosendale, Kingston, and the mountains. Michelle & Noah are outdoorspeople, animal lovers (wait till you meet the llama), local area experts, and passionate envi ronmentalists who get 70% of their power from solar panels.

The Country Inn offers boutique lodging, off the beaten path but con venient to the Gunks and Catskills alike, with low-key elegance, modern comforts, and rustic charm. Rooms have ensuite baths and sitting areas; there’s a stand-alone cabin called the Love Shack where you can bring your dog; and Petaly’s Restaurant— on the premises—serves superb Ital ian, good wine, and a wide selection of beers. country inn 17 200 Rock Hill Road, High Falls, 845-687-4170, clovecottages.com County Road 2, Olivebridge, 845-657-8956; 845-303-6670, krumville.com

emerson resort & spa Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, named for Ralph Waldo Emerson, honors his love of the environment in a style he could never have imagined. There’s a beautiful creekfront to explore, a dog park, and bikes and binocu lars to borrow, as well as a full-ser vice spa and shops to explore when you want to be indoors, and fine food at the Woodnotes Grill, handy to the Ashokan Reservoir, Phoenicia, and all the wonders of the Western Cats.

The Graham & Co. in Phoenicia is unpretentious and yet consid ered, offering their “modern take on the classic weekend getaway” with hammocks, loaner bikes, fire pits and badminton, along with myriad cozy spots to sip a cock tail. Rooms are well-appointed and there’s a spacious communal den with all-day coffee and tea. You can also reserve the Bunga low, which has a full kitchen, bunk beds for the kids, and private backyard. the graham & co . 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper, 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com 80 State Route 214, Phoenicia, 845-688-7871, thegrahamandco.com

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The Inn at Kettleboro is a meticu lously renovated 1830 farmhouse set amid 12 acres of apples and peaches with loads of walking trails and mind-blowing mountain views. Enjoy a hearty farm-to-table break fast, wander the adjacent 23-mile rail trail, nip into nearby downtown New Paltz for some shopping, and be back on the bluestone patio in time for a breathtaking sunset over the Shawangunk Ridge.

Hotel Dylan is created and dec orated in homage to Woodstock Nation’s immortal musical great ness. The decor is elegantly Bo hemian, and your room comes with a record player, records, and books along with the WiFi.

Outside, you’ll find the Santa Fe Woodstock serving traditional and modern Mex, the Abandoned Cider Hard Cider Tasting Room, and fires in the firepits on week end nights: the better to revel in peace, love, tunes, and tacos. 320 Maverick Rd, Woodstock, 845-684-5422, thehoteldylan.com 321 State Route 208, New Paltz, 914-213-2487, kettleboro.com

jessiemenla ’ s harvest house Jessie’s Harvest House offers comfy rustic rooms above an exceptional restaurant. Chef Phil is a CIA gradu ate who honed his art at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Westchester County (Jessie was his grandma and first instructor.) His partner, Sarah, grew up learning how to run her family’s Hunter Mountain Resort. Walking into Jessie’s Harvest House is walk ing into a chapter in a true-life love story, with superb Hunter Mountain views for a backdrop. 5819 Main St, Tannersville, 518-589-5445, jessiesharvesthouse.com 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, menla.org

Menla dwells in a glacial valley be neath Panther Mountain, offering boutique rooms amid a 325-acre private nature preserve to explore.

Choose treatments a la carte from the menu of the Dewa Spa, which has magnetized a wide range of ex pert workers in Eastern and West ern healing modalities. Menla has deep roots in Tibetan wisdom tra ditions, and most visitors find it un forgettably refreshing. Convenient to the glories of the High Peaks and Western Catskills.

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The Stewart House welcomed its first guests to the lovely river town of Athens in 1883 and was recently pur chased and lovingly restored to its full, gorgeous, and lively potential by the couple who ran the iconic Web ster Hall in the East Village. Nowa days you’ll find “elevated authentic style, subtle yet attentive hospitality, locally sourced food and quality live music” there, steps away from local yoga and the ferry to Hudson.

1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, 855-883-3798, mohonk.com

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2 North Water Street, Athens, 518-444-8317, stewarthouse.com

Mohonk Mountain House is an iconic Victorian castle set beside a pristine sky lake, welcoming guests since the 1860s with a warm, Quak erly savoir faire that can still be felt, even though you can now get sig nature handcrafted cocktails on the Sunset Porch. They’ve got an indoor heated pool with panoramic moun tain views, a spa, a golf course, a rid ing stable, and too much more to list. Convenient to everything, but you may never want to leave.

The Brigham Group’s goal is that you will feel as though you’re sleeping in a five-star hotel, then unzip your door and be com pletely immersed in the outdoors. To that end, they build luxurious ly appointed, design-forward wa terfront “glampsites” with heated safari tents, everything you need to be super-comfy, and whiteglove service. Sleep outdoors… on MemoryFoam. the brigham group Brigham Group: Nest@Woodstock, Hudson Cove, 845-217-1027, thebrighamgroup.com

is an updated mid-century classic with retro tiled bathrooms and hardwood floors. There are no TVs, but there’s high-speed WiFi, natural bath amenities and lots of outdoor space to enjoy, with ham mocks and fire pits. You’re nestled between the Catskills and the Sha wangunks, minutes from loads of superb outdoorsiness, hang glid ing, and the Shadowland Theater. the starlite motel

5938 US Route 209, Kerhonkson, 845-626-7350, thestarlitemotel.com

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woodstock way hotel Woodstock Way is an oasis with a babbling waterfall tucked into Woodstock’s very core; you’re liter ally a few steps from everything. The sustainably designed and conscious ly built Catskills contemporary archi tecture houses a range of rooms fea turing curated art and great sound systems; many have private outdoor spaces and waterfall views. The Tan nery, a multi-functional communal and lobby space, serves great coffee and offers artisan wares and vintage accessories.

whistlewood Whistlewood is a unique, classic bed-and-breakfast on a working farm three miles outside of Rhine beck where you’ll find eclectic antique furnishings, fireplaces, comfy sofas and chairs, cozy handmade quilts, and delicious breakfasts. They’ve also got miles of hiking trails, horses, chickens, a donkey named Tigger, and 30 years’ worth of insider tips on Rhinebeck to share.

52 Pells Road, Rhinebeck, 845-876-6838, whistlewood.com 10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock, 845-684-5911, woodstockway.com

If you’re planning to settle in and stay a while, you should know about Catskill Concierge, spe cialists in making your local res idency trouble-free by handling maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, house cleaning, and repairs so you’ll be free to relax or get work done while you’re here. Their home experts are trained to help solve problems before they get started. manage this home And finally, if you are the proud owner of an exceptional place and have thought you’d like to AirBnB it some of the time, check out the comprehensive services offered by Manage This Home. They’ll help you become a fivestar host without having to lift a finger, protect your home and fur niture from abuse and you from logistical hassles, and maximize your income.

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25 EXPERIENCE THE HUDSON VALLEY’S MOST ICONIC RESORT Choose your path on over 85 miles of trails and enjoy farm-to-table cuisine—all included in your overnight rate. Rejuvenate at the newly refreshed Spa at Mohonk Mountain House—ranked the #1 resort spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. Join us on the mountaintop and feel your stresses melt away. Book an unforgettable overnight getaway, a round of golf, or a day spa visit. 877.475.6365 | mohonk.com | New Paltz, NY Est. 1869 FOR MOHONK F ALL

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27 ATTRACTING ARTISTS, DREAMERS, MUSICIANS, SEEKERS AND BOOTLEGGERS SINCE 1787 In perfect harmony with its environment and storied past, situated beside a waterfall and rushing brook, just steps from town center. Woodstock Way – the Catskill’s newest contemporary hotel. Drop By, Tune In, Turn Off. 10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock • 845-684-5911 • woodstockway.com 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY | 845.338.0400 | 1-800-780-7234 | bwpkingston.com • Surrounded by Historic Attractions/Sites • Heated Indoor, Salt Water Pool • Complimentary Wi-Fi and Hot Breakfast • First Capitol Bistro & Bar Kingston Hotel & The Venue Uptown Stylish Comfort in Historic Uptown Kingston

Welcome to Leaf Immersion Season. Every trip’s a treat for locals and frequenters: You find yourself developing a fondness for certain trees and watching in awe as they change. While you’re taking part in the many ac tivities we mention in this issue, the glo ries of Mother Earth’s show sur round you. by anne pyburn craig leaf - peeping with pup Outdoors

Late September and early October are prime times for foliage-peeping, and you don’t want to miss the show. Take some time to slow down and enjoy. It’s the per fect time of year for good walks—not too hot or too cold. Streams and waterfalls are often rushing and spectacular. The critters are purposefully lively, for aging for storables. Being underneath that colorful canopy is unlike anything else—breathe deep: There’s a rich smell to the autumn forest that doesn’t happen any other time. Delve in and do some purpose-driven leaf peeping with your particularly precious peeps—and let the furkids get in on the fun. (You will, of course, pick up and pack out their droppings.) Find a picture-perfect pan orama. Bring a picnic, or stop in at a fur-friendly spot with outdoor dining after. Here’s some destination inspiration for you.

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EXPLORE THE GUNKS along the 70 miles of carriage roads and trails at the MOHONK PRESERVE, accessible from any of five trailheads. Kids under 15 (and dogs!) hike for free, and you can download a digital trail map to your phone. mohonkpreserve.org

POETS’ WALK in Red Hook leads through a progression of “outdoor rooms” set off by stone walls and tree lines. It was originally designed to delight the wealthy, and thankfully has remained substantially unchanged since 1850. These are the Catskills views that supposedly inspired the tale of Rip Van Winkle. scenic-hudson-parks/poets-walk-parkscenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/

OLANA STATE HISTORIC SITE in Hudson offers an entirely different take on lives lived elegantly long ago, and a fresh set of stunning views of the colorful Cats and the Valley. You can take in the six-mile Hudson River Skywalk across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, which leads visitors to the Thomas Cole Estate if they persevere. Here, too, your fur family is welcome on-leash. olana.org Take a picnic to the marvelous gardens of the VANDERBILT MANSION National Historic Site, and/or visit FDR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Hyde Park and walk the Top Cottage Trail. There’s a reason old-timey millionaires chose these views, and pets are welcome on the grounds. (The Roo sevelt site even declares them Bark Rangers.) nps.gov/vama; nps.gov/hofr

Most of SCENIC HUDSON’s array of parks will welcome your leashed companion, which creates an amazing variety of opportunities for roving. Two in particular that are not to be missed in leaf season are LONG DOCK PARK in Beacon, with its panoramic views of Newburgh Bay, and DRAY TON GRANT PARK at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck, with summit views that extend from the Cats to the Berkshires.

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The pup will have to sit this one out, but the vistas are too compelling to leave it off the list. Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain both run their ski lifts for skyrides into the fall season, and there’s no better way to feel delightfully above it all. You can make it up to your fur-pal with a jaunt along the pet-friendly, nearby Kaaterskill Falls trails amid still other lush views. windhammountain.com;huntermtn.com

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Hike any of the many trails of the CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE. Start the day at the Con gressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center in Mt. Tremper, where they’ll have great trail suggestions to suit your group’s ambitions and abilities. The drive out Route 28 is impossi bly gorgeous in itself. catskillsvisitorcenter.org

NORTH-SOUTH LAKE, open for campers and day guests through Oct. 23, is set on a stunning chunk of the Catskill Forest Preserve and laced with hiking trails, including an easy one to the site of the Catskill Mountain House that leads to panoramic views. You can head onto the mir ror-like lake and take it all in from your rental boat. Fur friends are welcome, although not on the beach. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html

WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON State His toric Park puts you right in the middle of it all. Park in Highland or Poughkeepsie and wander across the world’s longest elevated pedestri an bridge; it’s ADA compliant and has a sturdy, chest-high safety rail. There are great places to grab a bite to eat on either end, and you can extend your exploration along the Rail Trail as far as you like. walkway.org

The Stewart House is an idyllic historical escape with magnificent views of the Hudson River located just two hours from NYC. • Offering 9 luxury rooms and expertly prepared meals served in our 1883 Tavern. STEWART HOUSE Athens, 518-444-8317NY stewarthouse.com@stewarthouseny Timeless Luxury on the Hudson River 33 INSPIRED LODGING. NOW ON TV. 80 Route 214, Phoenicia 845-688-7871 • thegrahamandco.com Featured on the new Discovery+ series (RE)motel INSPIRED LODGING. NOW ON TV. 80 Route 214, Phoenicia 845-688-7871 • thegrahamandco.com Featured on the new Discovery+ series (RE)motel INSPIRED LODGING. NOW ON TV. 80 Route 214, Phoenicia 845-688-7871 • thegrahamandco.com Featured on the Discovery+ series The Inn aT KeTTleboro 914-213-2487 321 State Route 208, New Paltz www.kettleboro.com

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It’s a biochemical process at work in each leaf that occurs as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. It’s a simple breakdown of the chemicals within the leaves: chlorophyll, which gives us spring and summer greens; carotenoids that transform leaves into that shocking orange hue; xanthopyll, a member of the carotenoid chemical family that gives us the yellows of fall; anthocyanins that bring us the emoting purples and reds; and tannins that furnishes mahoganies and browns.

The carotenoids, which are present in the leaf cells during the entire growing season, are covered up during the overabun dance of chlorophyll during summer. When the chlorophyll begins to disappear without extended sunlight it causing leaf veins to close. This cuts off the water supply and traps sugars. That’s why early on in fall you’ll notice some leaf veins turning on fall ’ s flamboyance by rochelle riservato

The colorful transformation of fall is a phenomenon that turns deciduous trees and shrubs in the Hudson Valley into a multiplicity of hues. As we marvel through the autumn months—leaf peeping at bucolic landscapes seemingly painted by famous Hudson River Valley artists of times past—we forget there’s something else go ing on that composes this glorious color-wash. what ’ s going on ?

To lightly touch upon the basics of these chemicals, it’s the red pigments of the anthocyanins (only present in autumn) that protect the leaves from the sun. The photosynthesis process of chlorophyll starts to dissipate from the leaves during autumn’s onset, so the excess sugars produced by these anthocyanins and light combines to produce red pigment.

red in a green leaf. This is the start of nature’s color show. Simply put—as chlorophyll ceases production the other colors make their reveal. If both anthocyanins and carotenoids are contained in a species’ leaves during the lack of photosynthesis the fall leaves will be orange. When there’s less an thocyanin in this combination, the leaves will appear more yellow. And if neither of these pigments is pres ent in a leaf, other plant chemicals such as tannins can affect the leaf’s color transformation. The varying intensities of each hue are a result of the chemical combinations and quantity in a tree’s leaves. While the golden glow of bronzes shines from Hickories are due to anthocyanin abundance and Flowering Dogwood’s purplish red come from a multi-chemical combo—the tannins in oak leaves are responsible for the oscillating browns to russets and the subtlety of the light tan Beech’s leaves that harmonize with the more dazzling hues. With 150 different species of trees in New York, the Hudson Valley’s colorful fall display mostly comes from Mountain Ash, Paper Birch, Black Locust, Willows, fruit-bearing species such as Apple, Pear and Cherry, and many other varieties we’ve illustrated for your visual pleasure. To add to the colorful diversity of autumn, particular species of trees have a char acteristic fall color display. Maples are a bit diverse with the red maple turning brilliant scarlet, the sugar maple turning a bright orange-red, and a black maple glowing in vivid maize. The timing of autumn’s color show varies by species because trees have their own schedule. For example, oaks start to showoff their colors long after other species have already shed their leaves. And as much we try to explain it, really, it’s just pure magic.

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39 $1O OFF your next purchase of $30 or more! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS! 1000 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston, NY 12401 845-340-0552 Check out our website: www.atkenco.com Camping. Paddle Sports. Footwear. Archery. Fly Fishing. Mens & Womens Outdoor and Casual Clothing. Mens and Womens Work Clothing. Come See Our NEW INTERACTIVE Archery and Footwear Departments. Now offering Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing. RULES: This coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase. One offer per household, per day. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts, or applied to the purchase of gift cards. Not valid on previous purchases. Some other exceptions may apply. Expires Dec 30, 2022 Be sure to visit CRC just on the Arkville “cut-off” road. Enjoy commanding views of Pakatakan Mountain from our outdoor running/walking trail; come in for some laps in our six-lane, 25-yard pool; experience our state-of-the-art gym, and check out some of our group yoga sculpt, Tai Chi, and water aerobics classes. We offer two cycling events each year, as well as lifeguard training. Affordable rates with a clean and friendly atmosphere. Find your fit at the CRC! 651 County Highway 38, Arkville • 845-586-6250 catskillrecreationcenter.org You can now book online at www. overlookbicycles .com

40 PICK-YOUR-OWN Eco-Certified & Organic Apples and more! Tuesday-Sunday, September through Early November Flights • Glasses • Bottles Open Tree-To-BottleYear-RoundHard Cider at Fishkill Farms treasurycider.com | 9 Fishkill Farm Rd. Hopewell Jct., NY | 845-897-4377 Local Cheese Plates Poughkeepsie • Kingston • Newburgh • Wappinger The way we see it, if you’re going to have a store with the word farm in its name, you better carry the freshest produce available. And that’s why we’d like to thank Row By Row Farm in Hurley and all other local farmers who provide our stores with the freshest fruits and vegetables that keep us true to our name. Guaranteed farm-fresh, Row By Row.

Do yourself a flavorful favor and add a few Hudson Valley pick-your-own adventures to this autumn’s itinerary.

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Folks used to say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and they weren’t wrong: Apples are loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Picking them straight from the tree, you can practically taste the life in them; plus, you’re adding sunshine, fresh air, and a walk to the recipe, cre ating a low-key adventure that’ll leave you and yours glowing. There’s no better way to grasp the Hudson Valley magic—the vast, hard-working collaboration with Mama Nature that is life here at its best and creates wondrous quantities of stellar food, drink and fun—than to grasp a rosy-cheeked apple and pluck it from the branch. Get out and commune with the na ture spirits (and the human nature spirits) as their project and products are at their annual peak, surround ed by autumn colors. Sip a cider or grab a fresh-baked pie and have some coffee while the kids romp. It’s hard to stay stressed in an orchard full of harvest sweetness…maybe even impossible. pluck your own autumn goodness

Kelder’s Farm is the only U-pick farm to feature a gi gantic gnome. You can pick your own fruits, veggies, and berries all summer long; apples start mid-Au gust, and harvest festivities are ongoing through September and October. But any day is festive here: They’ve got 30 different farm activities, including hay mountain, candy cannon, fishing pond, jumping pillow, and bunches more. Your kids may never let you leave. At least you’ll eat well. Kerhonkson, 845-626-7137, keldersfarm.com

Hopewell Junction, 845-897-4377, fishkillfarms.com

Hopewell Junction Fishkill Farms was founded by notable local Henry Morgenthau Jr. in 1913 and was selling tens of thou sands of bushels of apples by the 1950s. Today, the focus is on eco-friendly farming and family fun, and the Treasury Cider Bar hosts frequent live music. Make a U-pick reservation online; they’ve got an “All About Apples” guide that will help you plan.

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Milton Locust Grove Fruit Farm began when the Kent fam ily turned from shipbuilding to agriculture seven generations ago. Three generations work there now, growing over 100 types of apples, peaches, berries, sweet and sour cherries, quince, and more. Do some picking this fall and sample some truly original hand crafted local beverage in the Brewery Barn, which was first added when the pandemic left the Kents with too much fruit for a while. Milton, 845-795-5194, locustgrovefruitfarm.com

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Milton Prospect Hill Orchards comprises three locations for your picking pleasure: the Homestead, 15 acres of apple, pear, and quince trees with pond and pic nic spot; the Hilltop Farm, with gorgeous views and easy-to-reach dwarf apple trees; and Clark’s Family Farm, a seventh-generation operation where you’ll find organic apples and pumpkins galore. Plus, there are kids’ activities and old-fashioned cider pressing. Milton, 845-795-2383, prospecthillorchards.com

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Mountain Dale Majestic Farm, in the lovely and intriguing Western Catskills town of Mountain Dale, welcomes you to their organic orchard starting in August. Immerse yourself by reserving one of their campsites or AirB nB tiny houses and spend some unplugged time on the farm—which also offers sustainably raised pork, beef, and chicken from heritage breeds—to take home or cook up at your campsite’s open-air kitchen.

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Accord Saunderskill Farms offers 10 varieties of apples to pick amid stunning mountain views. Stop in the farmstand or greenhouse to grab your bag, and they’ll point you in the right direction. Apple-picking starts the last weekend of August, and pumpkins in October; don’t miss the corn maze, the brilliant array of mums, or the Hudson Valley Draft Horse Associa tion Fall Corn Harvest happening in September with live music and family fun of all sorts.

New Paltz Twin Star Orchard, home of Brooklyn Cider House cider, starts their pick-your-own season in the last week of August. You’ll find a warmheart ed welcome and stunning views. Bring the family (leashed dogs included) for a weekend afternoon by the pond, with splendid wood-fired pizzas, burgers, and barbecue, refreshing craft cider, and live music by talented local artists. New Paltz, 845-633-8657, twinstarorchards.com

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New Paltz Wallkill View Farm is a beloved New Paltz institu tion. In October, they pour on the pumpkin partying. Complete the three-acre corn maze to win a free pumpkin at the end, take a free hayride to an enor mous pumpkin patch and pick your own, try the free hay tunnel or the balloon chase, and play some lawn games. Later in the season, Wallkill View will be come a holiday wonderland full of Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, and more. New Paltz, 845-255-8050. wallkillviewfarmmarket.com

Stone Ridge Stone Ridge Orchard is nestled between the ‘Gunks and the Cats, 115 acres of 200-year-old orchard that is now in the hands of a certified pomologist and agricultural revolutionary who helped start the New York Greenmarket. Come pick apples and Asian pears starting Labor Day weekend; come to the farmstand for all kinds of locally sourced yummies, and stop at the Farm Bar to taste the finest in NY craft beverage, from right here and beyond. Stone Ridge, 845-687-2587, stoneridgeorchard.com

45 Pick Your Own Fruits & Veggies! Sunflower Extravaganza! Friendly Farm Animals Jumping Pillow and our NEW Jump Pad Visit The Loading Dock Taproom Farm Market Fall Festivities Reserve your tickets online at: KeldersFarm.com Route 209, Kerhonkson 845-626-7137 HIGH FALLS FOOD CO-OP • Local & International Cheeses • Organic Coffee • Fresh Soups • Smoked Fish & Caviar • Fine Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars • All Natural & Nitrate Free Salamis & Sausages • ANDChocolate•GiftsMORE! 940 Rt. 28, Kingston • 845-853-8207

Since 1978NOWOPENINKINGSTON! MotherEarth’sCafé&Deli FALL IN LOVE with the Hudson Valley’s premier natural food market. Focusing on wholesome, nutritious foods andsupplements.withtheHudson Valley’s market. Focusing on wholesome, supplements. 300 KINGS MALL CT • KINGSTON • 845-336-5541 | 249 MAIN STREET • SAUGERTIES • 845-264-9614 | MOTHEREARTHSTOREHOUSE.COM 46

47 Open 7 days a week 9am-6:30pm 845-255-8050 15 Route 299 West, New FollowFollowLikeWallkillViewFarmMarket.comPaltzusonFacebook!usoninstagram@wallkillviewfarmusonPinterest@wallkillview Wallkill View Farm Market & Garden Center GARDEN CENTER: Mums • Fall Bulbs • Bulk Mulch & Topsoil FARM FRESH: Home Grown Vegetables • Local Apples & Cider • Pick your own Pumpkins BAKERY: Jane’s Homemade Ice Cream • Apple Cider Donuts • Fresh Baked Pies, Breads, Muffins & more! OCTOBER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: Free Hay Rides • Hot Mulled Apple Cider • Corn Maze • Pumpkin Jump • Spooky Tunnel

48 Corn Maze • MuMs • Perennials • Winter squash • Cider aPPle Cider donuts • Fresh BreWed CoFFee • Bakery souPs • salads • sandWiChes • GroCeries • GiFts loCal honey & MaPle syruP • koMBuCha on taP TUESDAY - SUNDAY 8am - 5pm • Closed Mondays 845-626-CORN (2676) • www.saunderskill.com 5100 Rte. 209 • Accord, NY 12404 P i C k y our o W n a PP les & P u MP kins PICK YOUR OWN APPLES, PEARS, & PUMPKINS Now Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday OPEN September 9 through October 23 9am – 4pm Apple Cider, Winter Squash, Cider Donuts, Baked Goods & More! Visit our website at prospecthillorchards.com 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton • 73 Clarks Lane, Milton • 845-795-0001 • Hudson Valley Farmhouse Hard Cider • Sustainably Grown Fruits • Wood-Fired Pizza • U-Pick Apples • Weddings & Events 3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge 845-687-2587 stoneridgeorchard.com

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apple pie recipe Fall Recipe 49 visitvortex.com 49 RECIPE

• Invest in a pastry cloth and rolling pin stocking.

• Be careful not to add too much flour to the dough as you roll it out. (Hint: think pastry cloth and stockinette.)

• Bake your pie in a very hot, preheated oven, 425 or 450 degrees. You may choose to turn the temperature down to 350 or 375 degrees after 15 to 20 minutes. Your pie is done when the fruit is juicing and the crust is nicely browned.

• Handle the flour mixture “lightly” throughout the process.

• Chilling the dough for several hours will make it easier to roll.

• Place your pie in the lower half of your hot oven, so the bottom crust can bake before the fruit starts to juice. This prevents a soggy bottom crust.

• The dough is easier to handle if it is slightly wet rather than slightly dry.

• When rolling the dough, roll from the center all around the “clock;” do not roll back and forth, that stretches the dough.

• Never re-roll a crust; rather, patch the tears with cold water. tips for a successful pie

• Don’t over fill the pie—this will stretch the top crust which will fall or rise up high while the fruit sinks to the bottom.

• Be careful NOT to over stir the flour/shorten ing mixture as you add the ice water.

the crust : for one 9-inch double-crust plus single crust for later • 3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup shortening • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened • 1/2 cup ice water • 1 egg white apple pie filling : for a 9” pie • 7 to 8 cups of sliced apples • 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 to 2 tablespoons flour • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter • Milk or egg with sprinkled sugar ingredients : 51

stir flour and salt together in a large bowl. add shortening and butter and cut into the flour mixture with a pastry blender, or with two knives (scissor fashion), until particles are pea-size. whisk cold water and egg white together in a separate bowl. divide flour/shortening mixture into four quadrants in the bowl. add equal amounts of the water/egg white mixture gradually into each quadrant of the flour mixture. stir each quadrant gently with a fork and then combine all of the flour mixture togeth er. DO NOT over stir as that makes the dough tough and difficult to roll. prepare a surface for rolling out the dough. If you have a pastry cloth and a stockinette to cover your rolling pin, rub flour into both lib erally. If you do not have these, just wet your countertop and rolling pin with a damp cloth and spread flour over both of them. In both cas es, you will need to add more flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking. divide the dough into thirds (this will give you three crusts, one for another single crust pie later) and with each piece of dough, form a ball in your hand. flatten the ball until it is about 11/2-inch thick and press together any cracks that ap pear. If you need to mend your crust now or during rolling, use a little cold water to act as glue to hold the crust together. using the rolling pin, envision a clock, and begin at the center of the flattened ball and roll outward toward 12 o’clock, then begin at the center again and roll down toward 6 o’clock, then repeat toward 3 o’clock and then 9 o’clock. Continue around the clock until you have a cir cle of dough about 1/4-inch thick or less. gently fold the dough in half and place in an 8” or 9” pie pan. Trim the crust evenly, about 1/4-inch beyond the pie pan. Prepare the filling for your pie (see next page). roll out a top crust and lay it over the filling. Trim the top crust about 1/2 to 3/4 inch beyond the bottom crust. Fold the top crust under, catching the bottom crust inside. Flute the edge in desired pattern. making the crust

glaze : The top crust may be brushed with wa ter, milk, egg yolk, or egg white (mix egg yolk or white with a little water) and sprinkled with cinna mon and sugar if desired. bake : 425 degrees for 40 to 55 minutes until the apples juice and the crust is nicely browned.

peel , core, and slice apples thin, about 1/4” thickness. prepare your crust and line the bottom of the 9” pie pan. mix together in a bowl the sugar (use less if the apples are sweet, and more if they are tart), cinnamon, nutmeg, flour (if apples are juicy use 2 tablespoons, otherwise 1 tablespoon), and lemon juice if desired to prevent apples from browning. stir sugar mixture into apple slices. place coated slices into lined pie pan. dot with 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter.

happy baking ! making the filling and baking tart , firm apples make the tastiest pies choose : • macoun • empire • cortland • ida red • granny smith • braeburn • winesap or your family favorite

cover with the top crust. seal the edges of crust by folding top crust around the bottom crust. Flute the edge all the way around. Slice air vents into top crust, like “A” for apple and a few slits!

prospect hill orchards 73 Clarks Lane, Milton (pick-your-own apple orchard) 845-795-2383 prospecthillorchards.com

56 415 Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 331-4318 info@meredithsbread.com Holiday Pies ∙ Cookie Platters ∙ Bread ∙ Quiche ∙ Quick Breads ∙ Muffins Traditional Bakery & Dedicated Gluten-free Bakery Holiday Hours Monday (11/21): 8am - 6pm Tuesday (11/22): 8am-6pm Wednesday (11/23): 8am - 6pm Thanksgiving (11/24): CLOSED Classic Apple | Apple Crumb | Apple Blueberry Crumb Apple Raspberry Crumb | Cherry | Chocolate Pecan Coconut Custard | Key Lime | Lemon | Pecan | Chocolate Pecan Pumpkin | Strawberry Rhubarb | Sweet Potato Available in 6”, 8” & 10” sizes! MERED HSCO NTRY AKERY L C ALL-NATURAL • LOCAL • NO PRESERVATIVES

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58 GOOD BEER LIVE GREATMUSICTIME Farmer owned and operated, Gardiner Brewing Company is focused on using local ingredients to make delicious, seasonal beers. 699 Rt. 208, gardinerbrewingcompany.comGardiner BEER • WINE • HARD CIDER • SPIRITS BAR SNACKS • OUTDOOR SEATING • EVENT SPACE Open Saturday & Sunday, 3-7pm in the barn www.BestHudsonValleyWineTours.comAdivisionofAromaThymeBistro (845) 272-2070 Reputable & Fully Insured Hudson Valley Winery, Distillery & Brewery Tours yourcar driverour tours - your car our driverhudson valley tours Save BIG a limo FOLLOW US Stone Ridge Towne Centre, 2853 Main Street Route 209, Stone Ridge 845-687-7125 StoneRidgeWineAndSpirits.com Ask The Experts Over 1000 Wines • Boutique Tequilas • Single Malt Scotches Small Batch Bourbons • Monthly Tastings • Wine Dinners

59 WINE AND SPIRIT TASTINGS Fri 4-7pm & Sat 1-4pm EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS for Seniors (62+) and Veterans CASE DISCOUNTS On All Wine Enroll in our CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM! The Hudson Valley’s Premiere Source for Wine & Spirits TOAST THE BOUNTY OF AUTUMN 845-336-5155 • Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Sun 12-6pm 15 Boices Lane on the Corner of Rt. 9W, Kingston, NY Find us online @ mironwineandspirits.com Since 1960 A THOUGHTFUL SELECTION OF CRAFT DISTILLERIES AND ORGANIC WINES. Open 7 days a week! 57 North Front St. Uptown Kingston 57 NORTH FRONT STREET, KINGSTON, NY esterwineshop.com845.331.1921

60 Use code VORTEX to save 10% off our online store. Please Drink Responsibly. 46% alc/vol ©2022 Distributed by WG&S Inc. New York, NY. 2020NewasWhiskeyBoldasYork.BestofHudson Valley® winner for Best Distillery Cocktail Bar, Tours, Tastings, Shop, Outdoor Seating 14 GRIST MILL LANE, GARDINER, NY | HUDSONWHISKEY.COM | (845) 419-2964 Book Your Table! STONE RIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY serving all of your insurance needs • Auto Insurance • Homeowners Insurance • Business Insurance & More 3669 MAIN ST. STONE RIDGE STONERIDGEINSURANCE.NET845-687-2828

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These are exuberant times for lovers of Hudson Valley cider. Our beverage is BACK, baby. Bigtime. Experts Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo took a deep dive into the cider cultures to be found across the US, spending three years traveling, talking, and tasting before publishing American Cider, A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage in 2021, and in the Hudson Valley, they found an agri-culinary art form poised for whole new levels of excellence. “Fruit intended specifically for cider is being planted on an exponential scale, so as the trees come to bearing and the raw materials change, (Hudson Valley) cider stands to have an entire ly new profile and character,” Cavallo told year.HudsonValleyWineMagazinelast“Thatsaid,therewillcontinueto be a bounty of heirloom apples, and as cider makers continue to hone their craft, cider in general will continue to improve…The know-how, experience, and practical information being made increasingly available from Cornell and other researchers–coupled with an in credible climate for apples–stands to make New York cider some of the best in the world.” Taste some of the best of the best. Our orchards are rooted in history and surrounded by some of the most stun ning views in the neighborhood, and in fall, those views will be lit by Nature’s own paintbrush. Come wander among boughs heavy with fragrant fruit and pick a bag, then let the masters of ci dery and associated treats delight your taste buds.

“Fruit intended specifically for cider is being planted on an exponential scale, so as the trees come to bearing and the raw materials change, local cider stands to have an entirely new profile and character.”

– Craig Cavallo, Cider Expert

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199 North Road, Milton 845-795-5194 locustgrovefruitfarm.com

9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction 845-897-4377 fishkillfarms.com

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Fishkill Farms has been growing apples for a century; they’ve named their tree-to-bottle Treasury Cider with a double meaning: a nod to the farm’s founder, who served as FDR’s Secretary of the Treasury, and to the cider cellar of yore, where orchard families kept liquid assets. Re serve a table at the Treasury Cider Bar for a tasting (walk-ins are wel come to sip a glass in the courtyard) or sign up for an hour of sunset yoga chased with a crisp glass of Treasury.

Locust Grove Brewing Company is hand-crafted by a seven-generation farm family in Milton. Three generations currently work there, growing 100 kinds of apples plus peaches, berries, cherries, and quince; when the restaurant shutdown hit, they had way too much deliciousness in the pipeline, so they made a Brewery Barn for fermentation operations, decorated with reclaimed farm everything and a stunning barnwood bar, complete with a rotating cast of food trucks. Things just don’t get any more Hudson Valley than this.

Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery is a sustainable family-run operation on a glorious Catskills hill overlooking the Delaware; the current owner’s great-grandfather made cider here. They’ve holistically planted 1,500 new trees on 12 acres once farmed by neighboring friars, and they’d absolutely love to have you come for a tour and a tasting in their energy-efficient cidery building. You can even stay over; they’ve revived the family tradition of running a boarding house.43Wagner Lane, Callicoon 845-887-4056 seminaryhill.co

Don’t miss out on the reality, though; at their diverse and lovely mem ber-farms, you’ll find fine wines as well as mead, cider, and spirits. Con sider kicking off the holidays with a tour; there are lots of transportation options that free you to relax and enjoy.

The Shawangunk Wine Trail has evolved organically into the Shawangunk Wine, Cider and Distillery Trail, but changing the name would be a bother.

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Twin Star Orchards is the home of Brooklyn Cider House ciders crafted with fresh heirloom apples, wild yeasts, and minimal intervention, served up with joy. Fifty acres of trees are in full production, and 8,000 more trees have been planted. Alongside the cider are woodfired pizza, burg ers, and a BBQ menu from their hardwood smoker; enjoy on the pavilion or beside the pond, often accompanied by live music and family farm fun of all sorts; these folks will bring in a band and roast up a pig for just about any reason you can imagine.155NOhioville Road, New Paltz 845-633-8657 twinstarorchards.com

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Stone Ridge Orchard is one of six orchards owned by Elizabeth Ryan, a farmer’s farmer and a passionate pomologist with a degree from Cornell. Elizabeth’s activism and vision for farming have been helping build and network our ag scene for decades now, and she just keeps on growin’. Come see what she has created here on a 200-year-old working farm, including U-pick, farm stand with produce, baked goods, cider with and without a kick, and the Farm Bar, open on weekends and pairing fabulous views and wood-fired pizza with your beverage.

3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge 845-687-2587 stoneridgeorchard.com

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When Hoffman House founders Pat and Ginny Bradley first made it known that they were ready to retire from the restaurant and tavern they’d lov ingly run since 1977, regulars braced themselves for the possibility that a future owner might change their favorite retreat. When Francisco and Eva Diaz stepped up, the community sighed with relief, knowing they were in good and familiar hands. house kingston

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“My dad started cooking alongside Pat Bradley in the late ‘80s, right before my sister was born,” says Francisco’s son Pedro Diaz, who manages the restaurant.

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“Eventually he became chef and then head chef, which he was for a number of years. When they started trying to sell, he figured he’d try his hand at it. And since he had a hand in building it to where it is, he has no desire to fix what isn’t broken.” There is, after all, nothing else quite like the Hoffman House, a cornerstone of the Kingston Stock ade. On sunny days, the outdoor garden patio begs one to linger over a drink. In cooler weather, the indoors with its wide plank floors and massive stone fireplaces in all three main dining rooms can feel like a time machine set to Colonial, complete with a warm welcome and superb comfort food. The building dates to 1679. Nich olas Hoffman bought it in 1707, and the family held onto the property for two eventful centu ries; one son rose to considerable prominence, and when the British burned the place in 1777, the fami ly promptly rebuilt.

Its wide plank floors and massive stone fireplaces in all three main dining rooms can feel like a time machine set to Colonial, complete with a warm welcome and superb comfort food.

Over the course of what turned out to be a massive job, they fell utterly in love as wood and stone emerged. “A lot of the work had to be done by hand,” Pedro says.

The 20th century saw the building fall into disrepair. It was nearly demolished in the urban renewal era, but a determined historian named Edwin Ford convinced the state to shore up the stone exterior and put it up for sale instead. Eventually the Bradleys purchased a stone shell with an icky Mid-century interior of cheap paneling and dropped ceilings, planning to flip the place—but over the course of what turned out to be a massive job, they fell utterly in love as wood and stone emerged. “They had to dig out the basement with shovels,” Pedro says. “A lot of the work had to be done by hand.” The Bradleys opened their restaurant in 1977, lean ing into the history with period decor and a beau tifully executed menu spotlighting a solid core of comfort food crafted from local ingredients, ac cented by creative specials and washed down with good drink. It’s a recipe that works just as well today.

Francisco, meanwhile, had been preparing for a teaching career in his native Mexico when the op portunity to emigrate to the US caught his eye. “He came to California first, went back to get my mom, and they eventually ended up in Kingston, where the restaurant business turned out to be a good fit,” says Pedro. “The Bradleys were good to him, and he did well by them. He never expected to spend his whole life there but ended up loving it. Still, he al ways thought about having his own place, but it nev er came together—and then, after 30 years of service here, he had a foot in the door and decided to stick his neck out.” Pedro had been working in the restaurant business already and was happy to join his parents in the restaurant he’d known since childhood. “It’s fun that it’s so unique and so familiar at the same time,” he says. “We get people coming from out of town who’ve heard of the building and just want to experience it, then we have our regular crew that come in every week or a few times a week. It’s a great place to have a beer and talk—we’ve gotten to know so many people, heard so many stories…When they did the Burning of Kingston reenactments, the reenactors would all stop by in costume. It’s just really cozy and homey.”

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Francisco and Eva took over the business on March 1, 2020 and opened on March 12—three days before COVID-19 shut all restaurants down. It was a challenging moment. “We shifted gears to do takeout and expanded the outdoor dining a lot,” says Pedro. “There was a nice lawn area that had never been used that way before. We had no idea what was coming at us, but the loyalty of the regulars got us through.”

Now, with Uptown Kingston vi brant again, the Diaz family—one of Pedro’s uncles has tended bar at the Hoffman House for 10 years, another is also a chef—would love to have you stop in for a bowl of French onion soup, some sliced London broil, or a half roast duckling. It’s a go-to for locals when they want a celebratory feast that won’t break the bank. “We’re not the cheapest—we won’t sacrifice quality—but we do try to make it the kind of place you can afford to eat at once a week, or once a month, and we try to stay affordable,” says Pedro. “And we have a whole lighter menu at the bar. We have a really good veggie burger, too…This place has just always had a flavor to it. I love it. I’m here to stay.” hoffman house restaurant and tavern 94 N. Front Street, Kingston 845-338-2626 hoffmanhousetavern.com

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80 casual bistro dining. refined dining room service. always the freshest, highest quality food, celebrating the robust local bounty. 845-876-3330terrapinrestaurant.comrt.9,rhinebeck two moods. one sensibility. restaurant | bistro | bar indoor dining | patio seating takeout farmhouse cuisine · killer cocktails · nightly bonfire 8373 State Route 28, Big Indian, NY (845) www.peekamooserestaurant.com254-6500 A Culinary Experience Like No Other. FLAVORS FROM REGIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD USING FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS. Chef Zach Berger PRIVATE CHEF AND CATERER Email: chefzachberger@gmail.com Instagram: @food_master_flex

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S o what would hit the spot tonight? That sweet spot, where favorite flavors meet ex quisite preparation? You’re in one of the planet’s best places to be hungry; dozens of inspired world-class chefs are cooking for us every night, using fine, fresh, lo cally and creatively sourced ingredients in creative ways. Pizza night? Dress for din ner? Outdoors or in front of a roaring fireplace? Land or sea? Gourmet vegetarian? Whatever you’re craving, we can just about promise that something on this list will satisfy. And these are fun places to go, full of love made edible. Here, for a little inspiration, is our own list of faves.

Kingston, asliceofitaly7115.com ABA’S FALAFEL: Have the combination plate for a little bit of everything, with sal ads, hummus, falafels, and pita. You’ll be back for more of your fave discoveries.

A SLICE OF ITALY: Everything’s good here, but Ang’s special fig pizza with ricotta, moz zarella, figs, and prosciutto is a must.

Rhinebeck, abasfalafel.com ANGELA’S PIZZA: They’ve been honing the art for 35 years here; try the veggie su preme pizza pie, but the other Italian spe cialties are mouthwatering too.

Lake Katrine, angelaspizzarestaurant.com ARKVILLE BREAD & BREAKFAST: All of the breakfasts here are killer, but do try the French toast egg sandwich...with a runny egg on top too. Arkville 83

BISTRO TO GO: Bring home this deli cious Classic Shepherds Pie with grass fed Australian ground lamb. Heck, bring home three. Kingston, bluemountainbistro.com BRIO’S: You can get all kinds of woodfired delights here, but one of our faves is this eggplant pie. Took us right back to child hood memories. Phoenicia, brios.net

ASIA: The sushi and sashimi are always amazing, but Asia offers so much more. Try the Korean-style spicy chili soft tofu and vegetables, or the crispy red snapper. Stone Ridge, asiastoneridge.com

BACCHUS: The vegan chili served with house-made crispy tortilla chips is perfect to warm your bones on a cool fall day. Fol low up with craft beer and billiards. New Paltz, bacchusnewpaltz.com

CAFE MARGUERITE: Try the Quiche Du Jour, served with a mixed greens salad; wash down with a latte or a fresh squeezed lemonade. Margaretville, cafemarguerite.com

CAFE MIO: The Blackened Catfish Sand wich with Red Pepper Remoulade, served with sprouts and cucumbers, is a wonderful explosion of clean flavors; the burgers are epic too. Gardiner, miogardiner.com

Private CHEF ZACH BERGER is a rockstar; let him fix you a custom menu with special ties like this salmon cake with apple ginger tartar sauce and crispy onions for a treat you won’t forget. Hudson Valley, @ food_master_flex

CHEESE LOUISE: Don’t miss the famous chicken matzo ball soup, and grab some fro mage and fresh baguettes to take home for nibbling bliss. Kingston, cheeselouiseny.com

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COLONY WOODSTOCK: The Chicken Schnitzel here is superb comfort food and pairs beautifully with local beverage, live music and classic Woodstock welcome. Woodstock, colonywoodstock.com

CREEKSIDE BAR & BISTRO: There’s a great lineup of salads, sandwiches, and brunch items; try the Cajun Grilled Salm on entree with tequila cilantro lime sauce. Rosendale, creeksidebistro.com

DARLINGS: Indulge yourself in a Smash Burger or veggie burger, served with smoked onion, pickle and Southern-in flected comeback sauce. Also. their fried catfish and chicken are amazing! Tillson, darlingsny.com

COUNTRY INN & PETALY’S: Besides all of their Neapolitan pizzas and wondrous beer list, their eggplant parm is abso lutely to-die-for and worth the drive from anywhere. Olivebridge, krumville.com

Mountaindale, foragemountaindale.com

Mount Tremper, emersonresort.com

FORAGE & GATHER: Stop in for a wrap and a smoothie and you will soon realize you need a cheese and charcuterie board from these good folks to make your next party perfect.

EMERSON WOODNOTES GRILL: Try the classic braised boneless beef short rib with mashed potatoes, haricots verts, and baby carrots, or a perfectly grilled Beaverkill trout for a classic Catskills experience.

FIRST CAPITAL POKE BAR: The must-try here is the Old Capital Bowl, with spicy tuna and salmon, cucumber, carrots, edama me, tempura flakes, scallions, and sesame seeds. Kingston, firstcapitalpokebar.com

GARDINER BREWING COMPANY: Feast on Southern Gartucky Shrimp, tossed in Old Bay with lime, for a down-home fla vor that perfectly complements your local brew. Gardiner, gardinerbrewingcompany.com

GRAZERY: There are wonderful farmfresh lunches here; pick one of their bowls or salads or mix and match from their huge list of delicacies and fresh-made delights. New Paltz, grazerynewpaltz.com

HICKORY BBQ: You absolutely must ex perience the finger-lickin’ great St. Louis Style Spare Ribs with Doc Hickory’s Fa mous Rub here. Kingston, hickoryrestaurant.com

HIGH FALLS CAFE: We love going for their build-your-own burgers. Choose from loads of toppings, pick the size of the burger, make it veggie or beef, and you can even get it on a pretzel roll. High Falls, highfallscafe.com

HOFFMAN HOUSE: You can’t go wrong here with classic dishes like London broil and roast duckling, but especially don’t forget to try the baked French onion soup. Kingston, hoffmanhousetavern.com

New Paltz, jardwinepub.com

Poughkeepsie, hurricanewings.com

MAIN COURSE: You haven’t lived till you’ve tasted the salads and paninis made fresh here—try a lobster club with avocado, smoked salmon bacon, frisee, and citrus vinaigrette. New Paltz, maincoursecatering.com

JAR’D WINE PUB: Try one of their cre ative snacks with your wine or pint of hard lemonade, like Boquerones (Spanish white anchovies) with rustic chips or a serving of Marcona almonds.

JESSIE’S HARVEST HOUSE: The pork belly steam buns, served with house-made kimchi, pickled red cabbage, and sesame, will leave you sighing with contentment.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS: Try the mouthwatering Gridiron Wings, crispyskinned from a rub of Cajun and jerk sea sonings, caramelized to utter perfection.

Tannersville, jessiesharvesthouse.com

OLE SAVANNAH: House-smoked BBQ spe cials here are an essential Hudson Valley food group in themselves; try the Braised Balsamic BBQ Pork Shank with a signature cocktail, or c’mon down for a Sunday buffet brunch. Kingston, olesavannah.com

OLLIE’S PIZZA: Order a High Falls Mar gherita pie, crafted with the fresh mozzarella on the bottom topped with grandma sauce and fresh basil; there’s a vegan take on it too, and cucumber mint limeade or Italian ginger beer to go with. High Falls, ollies.pizza

MILL & MAIN: You can’t go wrong with any of the ever-changing lineup of yummy sand wiches here, like the savory pulled pork with sriracha slaw; wash down with a superb cof fee. Kerhonkson, millandmainstreet.com

OLSEN & CO: Pick up a fresh Bread Alone Bagel topped with Hawthorne Valley Farms fresh cheese and a latte or an Immune schein lavender elixir soda and enjoy some where with a pretty view. You’re welcome. Saugerties, olsenandcompany.com

PARISH RESTAURANT: Order the tradi tional gumbo, a savory thick brown stew served over rice that blends chicken, An douille sausage, okra and other veggies; add shrimp or crawfish and be transport ed to the bayou in a flash. New Paltz, theparishrestaurant.com

ORIOLE 9: Start your day off with sauteed shrimp, green peppers, onions, and two poached eggs over cheddar cheese grits, or build your own grilled cheese from a list of exquisite possibilities. Woodstock, oriole9.com

PEEKAMOOSE: Enjoy their carmelized sea scallops or oven-roasted Snowdance Farm chicken to dine in or to go for an unforgettable Catskills picnic amid the foliage. Big Indian, peekamooserestaurant.com

THE PHOENICIAN: You can’t go wrong with any of the steaks or chops; choices include dry-aged and grass-fed, all sea soned and cooked to perfection—and there’s a clam bar for starters. Phoenicia, thephoeniciansteakhouse.com

STONE RIDGE ORCHARD: Wood-fired pizza at the Farm Bar amid the heavily laden apple trees of autumn is peak Ulster County joy, and you can wash it down with their very own cider. Stone Ridge, stoneridgeorchard.com

RUNA: Have the marvelous house kathi roll—cumin alloo—and don’t forget to ask about the day’s fresh sweets and house made desserts. New Paltz, runanewpaltz.com

SPORTSMAN ALAMO CANTINA: You can almost tell just from the name of the place that the nachos are fabulous, and they are indeed, smothered with just the right amount of wonderful flavors. Phoenicia, alamocantina.com

STEWART HOUSE: Feast on delights like their fish and chips with a side of vinegar slaw at this Italianate-style former board ing house that’s now a boutique hotel. Athens, stewarthouse.com

TERRAPIN: Indulge yourself with panseared halibut with miso brown butter glaze, ginger cilantro quinoa and aspara gus and a jalapeno ginger margarita. Rhinebeck, terrapinrestaurant.com TETTAS: These folks advertise “eat like a local” and you can find out why on Focac cia Friday, which is Fabulous. Samsonville, tettasmarket.com

TINKER STREET TAVERN: Munch on an order of nachos with queso, pickled jala penos, radishes, and cilantro; have some live music for dessert. Woodstock, tinkerstreettavern.com

TONY’S PIZZA: There really is nothing like the perfect, classic cheese pizza. Now you know where to go: Tony’s. There, we said it. Poughkeepsie, tonyspizzapitmenu.com

TWIN STAR ORCHARDS: Order up a sweet sausage & broccoli rabe woodfired pizza with San Marzano tomato and wash down with fine Brooklyn Cider House bev erage. New Paltz, twinstarorchards.com

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YUM YUM NOODLE BAR: The grilled shrimp coconut curry noodle bowl here is out-of-this-world ambrosial; you can also build your own bowl from a long list of lusciousness. Woodstock, Kingston, Red Hook yumyumnoodlebar.com

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98 Handmade & Natural • Bath & Body Products • Soap Making Classes • Events 263 Main Street Beacon • @nourishnaturalsoapconourishnaturalsoap.com Voted Best Jewelry Store Year After Year • Fine custom jewelry • • Expert repairs done on premises • 71 A Main Street, New Paltz • 845-255-5872 226 Main Street, Beacon • HudsonValleyGoldsmith.com845-440-7894

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On Beacon’s vibrant Main Street you’ll find Nourish Natural Soap Company, a fresh and lovely destination for radiant skin and ev eryday joy. Born of Sage Feighan’s own healing journey, Nourish now offers an extensive line of skin care and self-pampering goodies meant to nourish your skin, ignite your senses, and reju venate your overall outlook on life. “Once someone tries our soaps, they’re in love and a customer for life,” says Feighan. “We are constantly talking to customers and gathering input. When we first opened the store, the first things people asked for were shampoo bars. We delivered, then started introducing products like face masks, whipped body butter, Born of Sage Feighan’s own healing journey, Nourish offers an extensive line of skin care and self-pampering goodies meant to nourish your skin, ignite your senses, and rejuvenate your overall outlook on life.

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and scrubs, keeping true to our brand promise of nourishment and Feighanself-care.”started making soaps to get creative, de-stress, and bring some nourishment and self-care into her own life. Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, she was living in Princeton, New Jersey when her husband John Papanicolaou first turned her on to the Hudson Valley vibe. “John grew up in Westchester,” she says. “One of his friends lived in Beacon; We visited him there and just fell completely in love with it.” Both Sage and John preferred natural soaps and found it hard to locate ones as nice as what they had in mind. “We were searching for something more unique, some thing more nourishing to your skin,” Feighan says, “and having a hard time finding that. Meanwhile, my life hit a stressful patch; I was working in advertising, we were in the middle of our fertility journey, and I found myself obsessing over what to eat and drink and how much to exercise. I had to dump some of that stress and repurpose it, so I started making soap—watch ing how-to videos, reading books, finding resources.” As it turned out, Feighan had a knack for the product. “We started just giving it out, and people want “Once someone tries our soaps, they’re in love and a customer for life.”

“I was working in advertising, we were in the middle of our fertility journey, and I found myself obsessing over what to eat and drink and how much to exercise. I had to dump some of that stress and repurpose it, so I started making soap.” -Sage Feighan

ed more and more to give to their friends and fam ily,” she says. “So we started creating shower favors and wedding favors, and we branched out into new products. People just loved our product and wanted to share it with everyone, so we created a website.”

Talk about a productive response to stress. Nourish Natural Soaps was formally founded in 2017. In 2020, walking down Beacon’s Main Street, the couple spot ted a charming vacant storefront that turned out to be right on budget for them, and the bricks-and-mor tar vision became a reality in January of 2021. “We were both working from home at the time so we decided to move forward,” Feighan says. “We knew nothing about retail, but muddled our way through the process, tapping into amazing local resources

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and friends that magically appeared and were excited to help us.” The move from cyberspace to Main Street has been a good one. Soap is the kind of product that’s best when felt and breathed. “The in-store expe rience has really opened up a whole new way to interact with customers,” says Feighan. “They can see and smell everything and ask questions. We can provide recommendations based on their skin type and issues, and we get so many new ideas for products through many of these conversations. And the most amazing thing to me is that this brand was really created as a way for me to take care of myself— to make self-care a priority during a stressful time—and now I am doing that for so many other people.” Nourish is still a start-up, Feighan says, and she couldn’t be happier with her journey so far. “I love the happiness that our products bring people,” she says. “So many people send me notes or come in telling me how we cured their rash, or that they no longer need to use lotion because our soap is so moisturizing. I love when someone has never found anything that worked for their extreme case of eczema or for their sensitive skin, and then our prod uct worked. In addition, I feel so grate ful that so many people love our stuff so much that they want to buy it for all their gifts. It is so amazing how we continue to organically grow this way.” Becoming an independent entrepre neur has been a learning experience and, as anyone who knows can tell you, a veritable ton of work. “My role is really everything,” Feighan says. “From soap maker to shopkeeper, to strategy, product development, and marketing. I love the ability to make something that is our own, that we made from scratch by hand. Some

Sage and John are still hoping for a baby. “Fingers crossed,” she says. “The business has sort of become my baby at this point. It has helped me remember to take care of myself and take something so difficult and out of my control and turn it into something so beautiful and nourish ing to others. I chose the lotus in our logo since often I felt like the lotus returning to the murky water many nights and opening my blooms at the break of day.”. Go see for yourself. You’ll find 10% off everything on each First Friday, and a passion for wellness any day of the week.

times I cannot even believe that people want to buy all these things that I make.” You’ll believe it when you get a whiff of Nourish Natural and experience the fun of their store. “I love surprising people,” says Feighan. “So in our online orders I usually provide a free sample to surprise them, based on their order or their past orders. I love the connec tion and dialogue we share with our community of customers. They are just the nicest people who continue to help us learn and shape this company. I feel honored to be able to introduce peo ple to products that help them to find a moment for themselves, to take ac tion to preserve or improve their own health both mentally and physically.”

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W hen Sarah Gugluizza and her hus band began growing their family, they decided to swap Bay Ridge for Accord, where they’d owned a home since 2012. “We wanted to be in a place where we felt our kids could grow and be in nature at a slower pace,” says Gugluizza. “And we love being able to breathe fresh air and see the mountains every day. It always stops me in my tracks when there is a clear day or a beautiful sunset.” After her second daughter arrived and home was solidly established, Gugluizza—an LCSW-R, or licensed clinical social worker—decided to reopen her practice upstate. Thus did Rising Lo “We love being able to breathe fresh air and see the mountains every day. It always stops me in my tracks when there is a clear day or a beautiful sunset.”

111 tus Counseling begin to grow, plant ing its own roots in Stone Ridge four years ago and blooming mid-pan demic into a team of therapists ready and able to help clients navigate life’s rapids and rocky spells. Services offered at Rising Lotus Counseling include individual, cou ples, and family therapy. There’s a strong focus on kids, teens, and maternal mental health, a specialty Gugluizza picked up after her own second pregnancy and motherhood journey proved to be quite a ride. It fits with her career of specializing in “children, teens, and their grownups,” she says. At Rising Lotus Counseling, Guglu izza carries a caseload of her own and supervises a team of specialists with a wide and deep grasp of how to help people feel and cope better, Services offered at Rising Lotus Counseling include individual, couples, and family therapy.

whether what’s plaguing them is trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, or all the above. Creative art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy treatment) for trauma, and cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy are all delivered in a collaborative, support ive space; some services are available through “Therapytelehealth.sessions are very client-fo cused,” says Gugluizza. “Typically a patient will lead what they want to do and talk about, and we follow, providing various supports and interventions that help patients work towards their goals and feel better. For younger children, we specialize in engaging in various forms of play therapy and artwork. “For older clientele, we largely engage using talk therapy, but will also use other clinical tools as needed or wanted,” she continues. “All of the people who work here are members of the community that we serve, and all feel very strongly about helping the people that we live among.”

There is, of course, no community on the planet that wouldn’t be lucky to have this place; in central Ulster County, it’s a god dess-send. “There are not many practi tioners that treat youth in small-practice settings here,” says Sarah. “I’m also one of only six local practitioners specializing 112 Rising Lotus Counseling planted its own roots in Stone Ridge four years ago and bloomed mid-pandemic into a team of therapists ready and able to help clients navigate life’s rapids and rocky spells.

113 in maternal mental health. People typically come to find support for their child or chil dren, or to address concerns around mater nal mental health needs—those are our most common populations—but we have always treated a little bit of everyone. Many adults come to work through their anxiety, depres sion, relationship issues…all the different kinds of life traumas. All of us here treat many kinds of presenting problems.” At Rising Lotus Counseling, it’s understood that human connection is essential to healing hurting hearts. “We treat our patients with honor, respect, and trust,” Gugluizza says.

“We value the human connection that we are able to make with them and build our relation ships. When people feel they can find trust in you that is genuine, that you are being au thentic with them, they really appreciate that. When someone can feel comfortable and let you in to help, there is a rapport that’s formed. This keeps people coming until they reach the goals they have for themselves.” Going forward, Sarah would like to add group therapy to the Rising Lotus Counseling tool kit and spread her practiced healing tactics through consulting and writing. And she’s lov ing the way the petals are unfolding. “I love being able to help myself and others on my own terms, in my own way, and know that I am doing great work for people and my family,” she says. “I always try to laugh, learn some thing new, and make sure that the people I am working with are able to feel they gained something at the end of their [therapy] time. “It is my biggest honor that patients let me bear witness to the things going on in their lives,” Gugluizza concludes. “They share with me, tell me their stories, let me in, and value my contributions. There’s something invalu able about being with another person in that way, about having the ability to help and sup port and nurture them as they grow.”

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I f you’re spending time anywhere near Arkville, you need to know about the Catskill Recreation Center (CRC). Set like a gem on six acres amid glorious mountainscapes, the Center features a 2,000-square-foot gym, 25yard lap pool, and year-round events and pro gramming for the whole family, presented in a state-of-the-art, fully accessible, eco-friend ly 24,000-square-foot building full of natural light and high-spirited community.

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It’s the legacy of one Kingdon Gould Jr., a decorated WWII vet and businessman who turned his 1% roots around into a life of activity and service, including but not limited to serving as ambassador to Luxem bourg and the Netherlands. Kingdon spent summers in the Catskills High Peaks, at the family estate just west of Belleayre, and had a fierce love of the region; he felt that people here deserved a place like this.

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The mission: “to offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding in 2018, having seen his dream become a reality, opening in June of 2014 as a not-for-profit 501(c)3. The Catskill Rec Center of 2022 is helmed by Becky Manning, and in summer of 2022, she was The Catskill Recreation Center features a gym, lap pool, and year-round events and programming for the whole family in an eco-friendly building full of natural light.

a woman on a mission: training and certifying lifeguards, lots of lifeguards. In the face of a nationwide shortage, the CRC pool was rock-n-rolling to cer tify lifeguards for Frost Valley YMCA, for the towns of Delhi and Stanford and Olive, for the beach at Pine Hill Lake. “We even certified a lifeguard from New Jersey,” Becky says in an email. “Oh, and we certified life guards for the CRC.” The pool also hosts swim lessons for all ages and a recreational swim club. You can reserve lap lanes or time in the Family Pool by the hour, or take classes in Deep Water Buoyancy and wa ter aerobics. Spin classes—in cluding a combo “Spin, Strength and Stretch” group—meet regu larly, as does Rock Steady Box ing for Parkinsons. You can also reserve a 45-minute session in the gym, equipped with all sorts of bikes and weight-training equipment, Nau tilus, treadmills, and punching bags and all the accessories. In short, the CRC has everything you need to stay active even when the Catskills weather isn’t cooperating with your longing Day-use and membership fees are reasonable, and an easy-to-use appointment system helps the crew make sure you’ll have access to the facilities you want when you arrive.

for the streams and trails. And when the weather is nice, they’re there for you too; they’ve got a half-mile walking trail, sand volleyball, and even a place where you can steam-clean your boat to DEC specs and paddle on the reservoirs. The CRC is sponsoring two cycling events this fall: the Catskill Cycling Challenge for recreational road cyclists in early September, offering three route choices, and the Cross Mountain Crush er in October, 55 mettle-testing miles featuring five hefty hills and 5,000 feet of elevation gain, both featuring cama raderie and some of the most glorious backcountry roads in the world. The cycling events will help support the cen ter’s year-round programs. Day-use and membership fees are rea sonable, and an easy-to-use appoint ment system helps the crew make sure you’ll have access to the facilities you want when you arrive, so everything will be meticulously sanitized and ready to go. The welcome is warm, inclusive, and completely unpretentious; the instruc tors get high marks for skill, patience, and kindness. “Now,” says a Catskills local in a review, “I feel like I can survive the winter.” Survive, thrive, and meet some nice folks besides? Those chilly months will be flying by.

The pool also hosts swim lessons for all ages and a recreational swim club. Those chilly months will be flying by. 120 c atskill r c enter 651 County Highway 38, Arkville 845-586-6250 catskillrecreationcenter.org

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“Anything is possible, from relatively affordable modulars to amazing custom work if you have the budget.”

– Jason Coppola, Owner

Jason Coppola has been doing sun rooms right since he was a teenager. “I knew Chris [Smalley], the own er, from the time I was a little kid,” since Coppola’s dad, Bruce, had been the installer for Hudson Valley Sunrooms. Coppola helped his dad sporadically throughout his high school years. “Then after I graduat ed, I started officially working there. In time, I went out on my own and did my own jobs.” Hudson Valley Sunrooms has been the region’s supplier of Four Sea sons Sunrooms since 1984, building their reputation on meticulous work manship and service. And when it was time for the first generation (Chris and Bruce) to retire, in March 126

Is there anything nicer than a sun room, especially in autumn with its fabulous colors and azure skies?

Being able to enjoy the Comfy Cozy Indoors, amid the Great Glorious Outdoors at the same time while surrounded by your favorite views, feels amazing and adds something priceless to the experience of living in a Thathome.said, a sunroom is a major in vestment that can only enhance your experience. However, if not done right, it can lead to all sorts of night mares. And that’s why we’re so lucky around here to have Hudson Valley Sunrooms—experts on doing it right, from dreaming and design to many joyous years of sunroom pleasure.

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He’s confident that the team he has assembled and inherited will maintain the company’s four-decade reputation for excellence. “I didn’t invest in this to mess it up,” he says. “We’re here for the long run. We treat you the way we want to be treated, and people can sense that genuine spirit—and of course, the re sults just prove the point.” A sunroom is not a simple undertaking, and Jason and his team can guide you from wishing you had one Hudson Valley Sunrooms has been the region’s supplier of Four Seasons Sunrooms since 1984, building their reputation on metic ulous workmanship and service.

“Long story short, we negotiated it last year,” he says of the changing of the guard. “It was a seamless tran sition: Luckily, we kept Colleen McNamara-DePuy— the office manager for the past 18 years. She contin ues to be the glue that holds us together. And Chris finished up his jobs while I was selling new ones.”

2021, Jason decided to keep a good thing going.

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to luxuriating in its stress-busting beauty and vitamin D. “Four Seasons has a definite edge in product de velopment in so many important details like UV coat ing, heat-gain prevention, and thermally enhanced framing,” Jason says. “With sunrooms, you can pay for quality up front or pay for problems down the line— which leads to misconceptions like ‘sunrooms always leak.’ These don’t, not when we install them—and if any problems do arise, we’re right there for you. It can be decades before you need any maintenance.” Solarium? Conservatory? Cathedral roof? Perhaps a curved-eave Sun and Star Room? There are a wide variety of design choices that Jason and his folks will be happy to explore with you, the better to flood your life with light and add an enticing new space for relax ing, entertaining, or your dream workspace surround ed by happy houseplants. “We treat you the way we want to be treated, and people can sense that genuine spirit—and of course, the results just prove the point.”

– Jason Coppola

“Sunrooms are all about the glass, and we bring the best—it’s a high-end product and we believe that when you’re investing in it through us, you deserve every bit of the care that comes with that,” says Jason.

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“We’ll help you find what works for you. Just be pre pared, because sunrooms are like magnets—every one always wants to hang out there. It can become the heart and soul of your home.”

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“Anything is possible, from relatively affordable mod ulars to amazing custom work if you have the budget,” says Jason. “We’ve done some pretty spectacular custom work, from pool enclosures to extravagant skylights and everything in between.” Whether you’re looking for a partner in crafting something utterly fabulous or just want to add some thing to your digs that adds space, beauty, and plea sure far beyond its cost, these are the experts you need.

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132 At home with a Jøtul connoisseur is the ultimate classic wood stove. Small enough for any home, but still powerful enough to heat most houses. Visit our shop to see the whole Jøtul range of beautiful stoves and fireplaces. Fireside Warmth Inc. A full service hearth shop. OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY: WOOD, GAS, COAL & PELLET STOVES INSERTS AND FIREPLACES INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Visit our complete showroom with display models as well as accessories for all your hearth needs. Our expert staff, unmatched selection and reason able prices have helped Fireside Warmth Inc. earn our reputation for convenience, quality and value. 845-331-5656 901 State Route 28, Kingston, NY www.firesidewarmthonline.com

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“The excitement of lighting the first fire for the customer, seeing their excitement, is what makes each day of work enjoyable & rewarding.”

Jane’sindependence.sonMike would later take over as president, and as alternative heating technology has expanded, so have the options at Fireside Warmth. But one thing hasn’t changed: the passion of the Fireside family for keeping you warm. “Every day is a new adventure, and no two jobs are the same,” says sales manager John Mountford. “The ex citement of lighting the first fire for the customer, seeing their excite ment, is what makes each day of work

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Clair Sheaffer and Jane Marchant, a father-and-daughter team from Kingston, believed that Hudson Valley and Catskills folks deserved more options when it came to keeping warm: Fireside Warmth was founded in 1975, rapidly becoming the area’s ex pert source for hearth products, with everything people needed for heating

As the nights grow longer and the breezes cool, it’s a wonderful thing— not to mention a survival essential here in our gorgeous Northeast—to have a warm, cozy space. If you’re interested in being able to do that without being at the mercy of oil and gas prices, you should get to know the family at Fire side BackWarmth.inthe1970s, oil was scarce and expensive. (They say that if history doesn’t exactly repeat itself, it certain ly rhymes.)

Buying a hearth-of-the-home heat source from Fireside is the beginning of a relationship that doesn’t end when the installers are done. They service everything they sell, offer annual main tenance, and supply bagged fuel, including topgrade, clean-burning anthracite and smithing coal.

135 enjoyable & rewarding. We have a team that works great together; most employees have been with Fireside for over 10 years. Our installers spend the summer months attending factory trainings throughout the Northeast, staying current with new designs and technology; they can accomplish things for you that most wouldn’t attempt.”

Fireside Warmth was founded in 1975, becoming the area’s expert source for hearth products, with everything needed for heating independence.

“Our customers know we are here to help,” says Mountford. “We’ve had many repeat customers, whether for a new appliance in the same house, or because they’ve purchased a new home and miss their alternative heating. We’ve also had the oppor tunity to serve multiple generations of customers— as the children grow up and purchase a home of their own, they come to us for their heating needs.”

“We’ve had so many repeat customers. We’ve also had the opportunity to serve multiple generations of customers— as the children grow up and purchase a home of their own, they come to us for their heating needs.” – Sales manager John Mountford

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When you’re talking about home heating, there’s no margin for er ror. “When installations and ser vice jobs aren’t done correctly, the risk of property damage and personal injury is just too high,” Mountford says. “We take all in stallations seriously, as if this was our own home and family. No corners are cut, and all installa tions require a building permit.” Clair and Jane began with a small shop in Hurley, but quick ly realized they needed more space and moved to their cur rent spot, four miles west of Kingston on Rt. 28, in the late ‘70s. Today, the Fireside Warmth showroom is one of the biggest in the region, offering state-ofthe-art pellet, wood, and gas stoves, wood and gas fireplaces, and Keystoker coal stoves; the Fireside team is constantly re searching the newest, cleanest, safest, and most efficient prod ucts to offer the best alternative heating available. “We started out as a mostly sea sonal business, with high demand in colder months and quiet days in warmer months,” says John.

“We are now busy with sales and installations year round, and doing maintenance and clean ing during the warmer months. And like everyone else, we’re still working through the whole ‘return to normal’ idea. The sup ply shortages of new products and overwhelming fuel cost for the upcoming winter season are keeping us busy. The demand for new products has kept man ufacturers scrambling. Our plan is to keep looking ahead at de mand and markets, and make adjustments to our business to ensure we have the products we need. Being independent gives us the ability to adapt and stay flexible.”

“We have a blend of customers from all walks of life,” says John, “local res idents who depend on alternative heating during the colder months, second-homeowners who enjoy the warmth, benefits, and flexibility while spending time at weekend homes. We have met and worked with so many people, each with unique, spe cific conditions and the desire to be warm and comfortable. And from the initial search for the ideal product to the finishing pieces being installed, we seem to form friend ships that outlast the project.”

Over the decades, our full-service hearth folks have become wo ven into the fabric of the HV and the Cats; gathering the indepen dent-minded into its warm embrace.

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elebrate the season right, amid the glorious Sullivan Catskills at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. This year, enjoy a plethora of fun dates that range all the way from summer spirits to pumpkin time. There’s the 24th annual HARVEST FESTIVAL, six weekends of exuberant farmer’s markets with a food truck court, a perfor mance stage, and over 80 vendors of all that is fresh, local, and fine. The second week in October, they’re hosting the BIG SIP, gath ering the crafters of wine and spirits from all over the state and right down the street and setting it all to live music. Next comes PEACE, LOVE AND PUMPKINS, an evening Halloween trail for all This venue is run by folks with a next-level understanding of frolicking —as it should be.

ages—except on a couple of designated Fright Nights when things get a little wilder. This venue, you may be gathering, is run by folks with a next-lev el understanding of frolicking—as it should be. a l ittle l iving h istory Everyone knows this part. The 400,000 who flooded Yasgur’s Farm that weekend in ‘69 were so high on music, each other, and assorted psychedelia that they withstood pouring rain and tight rations and, in overwhelming numbers, helped one anoth er and had fun. Locally, the spot where they gathered became an informal shrine, with folks turning up every year to spend the third weekend of August camping and carrying on. Some locals fussed; there were efforts to shut it all down that never quite took.

The outdoor amphitheater has welcomed Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Pitbull, Jimmy Buffet, Van Halen, Jason Al dean, Lady Gaga, and a wildly diverse host of others. Last summer’s lineup alone in cluded Chicago, Phish, the Backstreet Boys, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival...

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The story of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts be gins with Alan Gerry, a born-and-raised resident of Liberty, NY. Passionate about improving the quality of life in his beloved hometown, Gerry founded the Gerry Foundation with future plans of creating an arts center in the 1990s. After acquiring the land where the original Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place, the Gerry Foundation produced the “Day in the Garden” music festival, reawakening the poten tial of the long-dormant site. In 2006, the Center officially opened its doors for their inaugural season. Since 2006, the outdoor amphitheater for 16,000 has welcomed Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Pitbull, Jimmy Buffet, Van Halen, Jason Al dean, Lady Gaga, and a wildly diverse host of others. Last summer’s lineup alone included Chicago, Phish, the Backstreet Boys, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, and the New Jersey Symphony’s perfor mance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Beyond the headliners, there are workshops, lec tures, films, and music in an indoor amphitheater that seats 422. There are sensory-friendly days and a team of teaching artists who travel to local schools; there are P.L.A.Y. (Peace, Love, Arts and You) pro grams for ages 5-15; a free 10-week digital photog 144

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raphy intensive for teens; Project: Identity, and a Rock Camp. Stop by the 800-acre campus to absorb the vibrations. “An unbeat able musical lineup, unprecedented crowds, near disasters, and hippies mired in mud often overshadow the numerous accomplishments of the many young artists, designers, and craftspeople whose contributions made the Woodstock Music & Art Fair what it was, just as much as any organizer or musician,” says Julia Fell, Exhibit Curator. “Our 2022 Special Exhibit is a celebration of just that,” she continued. So the long hair got brushed and the split ends have been trimmed. Still. It happened here, a harbin ger of possibility, a great shout for peace and freedom. The legacies that live on—art, kindness, equality, sustainability—are an alternative skein of American history em braced by millions and available to all. Come get you some.

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Creativity is alive and well in the Hudson Valley’s home for arts, music and culture. Walk in the footsteps of Bob Dylan and The Band at Woodstock, catch electrifying live music at any of our venues, hike the trails of the Byrdcliffe Art Colony, and explore quirky shops and cafes on Tinker Street in the heart of Woodstock. With the majestic Catskill Mountains as your backdrop, get inspired by the place where counterculture is the culture.

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