A heron makes itself at home in a wildflower field behind the Spruceton Inn. Photo: Escape Brooklyn. Have you seen this article by the New York Times: "Plan B, Open a Country Hotel in Upstate New York?" No? Well, it tells the story of a handful ...
Curated collection of classic and contemporary design from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Also features antiques and many local artists. A must-see in the Catskills, and it's location can't be beat! Address: 2866 NY-28, Shokan, NY 12481 Phone: 845.657.2759 Web: ScandinavianGrace.com
Living in New York City as an outdoor enthusiast is a sacrifice–or so I thought it was. When I moved to the city 4 years ago from Rochester, New York, I was certain that I was giving up the woods entirely, and that the possibilities of accessing the outdoors without a car were slim ...
Few people are lucky enough to successfully live the “city during the week, upstate on the weekends” lifestyle on a consistent basis. One member of that lucky group is Michelle Nomi Warner - chef, cooking instructor, and restaurant operations manager in New York City. At various points in her life a set ...
A sixteen room hotel in Lewes, Delaware by the creative geniuses behind Dogfish Head Brewery. There's a common space in the lobby with a fireplace for cold weather, and an outdor firepit for warm weather. Take a cup of their chicory coffee to-go and meander down to the beach. Super dog friendly. Check out our ...
A beautiful and charming getaway rental property in the rolling hills of the western Catskill Mountains. The 1850’s farmhouse is just 15 minutes outside of the town of Delhi in Delaware County. Check out our weekender feature on Bear Hill Farm. Address: West Platner Brook Road, Delhi NY, 13753 Web: AirBNB listing; HomeAway listing
Just two hours from New York City in Port Jervis, this 1970’s summer camp turned luxury resort is the ultimate yin and yang of highbrow and lowbrow. Nested in the heart of the Hudson Valley, this 500-acre estate is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway, wedding, or company retreat. Check out our post about ...
Brace Mountain is the peak of a ridge in the southern Taconic Mountains, near the tripoint of the U.S. states of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Its 2,311-foot summit is located in New York; and is the highest point in Dutchess Couty. Check out contributor Anthony & Kate's snowshoeing adventure here. More information: For ...
With the 4th of July behind us, summer's now in full force, and we literally cannot stop traveling! What can we say?–we have the itch. Since we're having so much fun, we thought we'd put together another Escape Brooklyn Getaway Giveaway, this time to Woodstock, New York. The Escape Brooklyn Summer Getaway Giveaway includes: • Two night ...
My other half (and adventuring partner) Darren and I live in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (respectively.) We'd been meaning to head up to Watkins Glen, New York ever since we found some old photos in an antique shop showing some long-gone tourist's photos of the gorge. This past May, as spring was springing, ...