Upstate NY Environmentalism: How Homeowners Can Be Better
Erin Lindsey of Escape Brooklyn, chats with Robin Jones of Catskill Mountain Houses, about the ways we might become better stewards for our planet, beginning in our own homes.
A Blind Pig in the Hideout Lake Ariel, PA
Get cozy by the fireplace in this contemporary chalet with mountain views. Relish in the lofty, exposed wood ceilings, bamboo flooring, and chef’s kitchen. The paired-down Scandinavian-style decor and varied textiles create an inviting atmosphere. Located near hiking trails and back country skiing, this retreat is a short drive away from the small hamlet towns of the Catskills, including Bovina, Bloomville, Delhi, and Hobart. Check out our guide to farm-t0-table restaurants and farmers market in Delaware County!
The Joyful Cabin in Woodstock, NY
Located just ten minutes drive from the village of Woodstock, 15 minutes from Saugerties, and 20 minutes from Kingston, this 3BR/3BA home is central to all the best local happenings. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast (Thorn Preserve is just down the road), or looking to make some extra money (the home is a county-approved short term rental)—the Joyful Cabin (at 31 Joy Ridge in Saugerties, NY) truly has it all.
Fieldstone Manor in Mohegan Lake, NY
Just 35 miles from New York City sits Fieldstone Manor, a first-of-its-kind community dedicated exclusively to the beautiful, timeless, customized homes built by Welcome Homes. Featuring 13 lots on 23 acres of pristine, natural beauty in Mohegan Lake, NY, Fieldstone Manor offers buyers the chance to custom-build the home of their dreams...
Catskills Cabin on the Creek in Chichester, NY
This three bedroom cabin sleeps six guests, just steps from the beautiful Stony Kill Creek. Tucked into the mountains in Chichester, NY, the cabin is central to some of the best outdoor activities in the Catskills, including hiking, skiing, fishing, tubing, swimming, and more.
Fox Mountain A-Frame in Livingston Manor, NY
When searching for an upstate cabin, most Catskills enthusiasts dream of an ultra-modern A Frame near one of the premier mountain towns; the Fox Mountain A Frame is exactly that. Situated on a private two-acre parcel, just outside the uber-cool hamlet of Livingston Manor, is the perfect house for an ...
A Guide to Milford, PA
70 miles from NYC in the Pocono Mountains, Milford, PA is the embodiment of small town, American charm. For many New Yorkers — including myself — its treelined Main Street will spark nostalgia. As a transplant from Ohio, it was hard to put my finger on ...
DIY: Picture Frame Wainscoting
I recently moved upstate into a house with Very Boring Walls: bare except for the baseboards and some generic moldings around the doors and windows. The walls were beige and mint, and looked cookie-cutter and boxy, which — in this early aughts saltbox pre-fab — they were. They needed personality. So, with no previous experience and having never before used a saw, I decided to add some wainscoting. I had a tiny budget and no professional help, but installation was easy enough. The finished effect gave the walls texture and allowed for more color, pattern, and finishing options for each room. In short, they look incredible, and now the rooms practically beg for martini hour.
Artist & Designer Marcie Paper, on Making Murals from Daily Memories
In a time of blandly Insta-generic wall art, Marcie Paper’s patterned murals buck the trend. The Hudson Valley painter layers and repeats abstract motifs—like delicate spindles and bulbous pear shapes—to mesmerizing effect, drawing inspiration from personal memories, vintage textiles, and her own small-scale paintings. The results are absorbing, highly detailed works of art that reveal themselves the longer one looks. Below, Paper discusses her relationship to memory and meaning, painting and patternmaking, form and function—and why she loves living upstate.
Pinewood Lodge in Catskill, NY
This six bedroom luxury cabin, Pinewood Lodge by Stay at Lina, is located in Catskill, NY and sleeps up to 10 guests. The Pinewood's renovation was designed to include all the modern amenities you might find at a hotel — from its sparkling clean, freshly tiled bathrooms with rain showers, a primary suite with a soaking tub, and TV's in most bedrooms. Gather round the wood burning fireplace with your morning coffee or evening cocktail, then retire to the oversize hot tub overlooking a large yard surrounded by trees. A firepit at the back of the home is perfect for taking in starry nights.