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Guide to North Branch, NY

By |2025-02-05T00:00:16+00:00September 12th, 2024|Weekend Guides|

Nestled in the bucolic heart of the Catskills, North Branch, New York, is a small hamlet renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historic charm. With a population hovering around a few hundred, North Branch is characterized by its historic homes, perfectly patinated storefronts, rolling farmland, and the gentle flow of the East Branch of the Delaware River. Though the hamlet – yes, we said "hamlet" – is by definition tiny, North Branch is central to some of our other favorite towns, including Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor – there's no lack of things to do or see in the area. (Unless of course, you want to do nothing, which is welcome here too.)

Beaver Brook in Barryville, NY

By |2024-09-25T13:09:32+00:00September 11th, 2024|Recent Stays|

Whether or not you realize it, you may already own a piece of Beaver Brook: it’s the home of Scott’s Cabin, which graces the cover of beloved book Cabin Porn. What started as a visual collection of cabins on Tumblr, aptly named “Cabin Porn,” eventually manifested into the build of this off-grid, rustic cabin in Barryville, NY. Following completion, the project was photographed by local artist Noah Kalina, and used for the cover of this best-selling book. Almost 10 years after its original publishing, Scott’s Cabin remains the picture in our minds at the very mention of “cabin.”

Mirrör Haüs in Windham, NY

By |2024-09-04T12:44:06+00:00September 4th, 2024|Recent Stays|

Immerse into nature at Mirrör Haüs I & II — two freshly launched vacation rentals in Windham, NY. These twin tiny houses are part of the 22-acre Haüs Windham campus, an ongoing project with multiple lodging options including a chalet, duplexes and more.

An Abandoned Cider Mill Gets a New Life. Before & After: North Branch Cider Mill in North Branch, NY

By |2024-08-26T20:18:41+00:00August 12th, 2024|Design|

A husband and wife team – serial renovators and home builders – take on their biggest project yet: an abandoned cider mill. "A charming, historic, mess." That's how Tom Roberts describes the condition – and the irresitable allure – of the North Branch Cider Mill when he and his wife Anna Åberg were passed the torch in late 2022. “It wasn’t for sale, but it wasn’t in use. So we pestered the owner for 18 months until he sold it to us.” Fast forward to nearly a year since its re-opening in November 2023: an incredible amount of work has been done, made possible by the colossal vision and talent from their parent company/design studio, Homestedt. Its charming and historic parts remain, but this diamond in the rough has been polished back to its original glory. Below, Escape Brooklyn interviews the design-savvy duo who share stories from the renovation, plus give us the scoop on future plans at the North Branch Cider Mill.

Guide to North Adams, MA

By |2024-08-14T02:23:47+00:00August 12th, 2024|Weekend Guides|

Once an industrial epicenter of Massachusetts, the small town of North Adams is best known for two things: Mount Greylock, the highest mountain Massachusetts – and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, aka MASS MoCA. Tucked away in the Berkshire Mountains, this weekend escape is equidistant from NYC and Boston, about 175 miles or a three hour drive. Since MASS MoCA’s opening in 1999, the museum’s presence has helped to put this former mill town back on the map. At 13 acres and housing 250,000 square feet of gallery space, it is the largest contemporary art museum in the United States. Its brick factory building campus once churned out textiles and machine parts; now, it's the cornerstone of this burgeoning arts community, where many new businesses of all kinds call home. Read on for our guide to North Adams, Massachusetts, including the best places to stay, eat, drink, hike, shop, and more.

Sowilo Retreat in Cambridge, NY

By |2024-07-11T15:12:28+00:00July 11th, 2024|Recent Stays|

Tucked between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont, picturesque glamping getaway Sowilo Retreat offers a peaceful respite from city life. Guests may choose from an array of tiny houses and geodesic domes, each with amenities that provide a cushy experience while in the woods (think kitchens, bathrooms, A/C and heat.) Tiny homes can sleep up to four guests, so groups are welcome – and whole property rentals are available. All accommodations are pet friendly.

River Run: a Tennis-Centric Getaway in Cummington, MA

By |2024-07-10T18:44:59+00:00July 10th, 2024|Recent Stays|

Located in the Berkshire Hills three hours from NYC, the idyllic River Run accommodates up to 12 guests. Just steps from the Westfield River, the sound of the water provides a serene backdrop to an already beautiful landscape, complete with a HarTru clay tennis court, cedar hot tub, and great fishing spots right out the front door.

The Milton Farmhouse in Milton, NY

By |2024-07-03T02:31:40+00:00July 2nd, 2024|Real Estate|

Just 90 minutes from NYC in Milton, NY, escape to this warm contemporary farmhouse nestled among picturesque apple farms and vineyards. The 2020-built Milton Farmhouse offers a serene retreat with modern amenities and dreamy aesthetic, only 10 minutes from Poughkeepsie and the Metro North.

Top 10 Upstate Hotels with Pools

By |2024-07-10T18:20:21+00:00July 1st, 2024|Weekend Guides|

Does the current heat wave have you dreaming of dunking yourself in a pool? With a heat index of 100º this week in the city, it seemed like an appropriate time to drop this list of some favorite Upstate hotels with pools a few hours away. Just in case anyone’s ...

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