115 miles from New York City in Livingston Manor, Black Bear Cottage offers a quintessential Catskills getaway. Inside this thoughtfully renovated 3-acre retreat, nautical finishes like porthole windows and shiplap paneling add charm and texture to Black Bear Cottage’s open layout and modern amenities.
Tucked into the trees of Black Forest, Millbrook Modern offers a private, contemporary retreat less than 100 miles from NYC. This newly-built home, fabricated by the minds at Wishbone Design-Build, combines modern architecture with mid-century aesthetics, creating a unique and noteworthy design.
Two and a half hours north of NYC, tucked into the serene woods of Catskill, NY, lies Quarry Creek House — a modern home crafted by the minds at Blackstone Builders. Its thoughtful design seamlessly blends modern and rustic styles, merging interior and exterior spaces with organic materials, oversized windows, and large glass doors that offer panoramic views from the inside.
Here at Escape Brooklyn, we’re pretty big 'Severance' fans. As lovers of suspense and beautiful cinematography – plus half our team being based in Kingston, NY – our enthusiasm for Severance comes as no surprise. We've compiled a selection of notable locations featured throughout both seasons. And with summer approaching, true to Escape Brooklyn form, we're also highlighting some favorite spots for lodging, dining, shopping, hiking, and more to assist with planning a Severance-inspired getaway.
The collection of Audrey's Farmhouse event venues is growing. Read on to meet four of these incredible properties.
At 3.4 million acres large, Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48 states. It’s also the hottest, driest, and lowest national park; it famously recorded temperatures of 134° at the Badwater Basin, a dry salty lakebed expanse that’s 282 feet below sea level.
When we think of alpine luxury, Lake Arrowhead immediately comes to mind. Drive a couple hours east of Los Angeles and find yourself up in the San Bernardino Mountains, where a network of trails and forest surround the picturesque lake complete with a charming village town. The lake itself is private and accessible only to residents, but visitors can get on the water via guided paddleboat tours.
Less than two hours north of NYC, this newly constructed Scandinavian home brings contemporary style to quiet, countryside living. Designed by the minds at DEN Outdoors, the home's handsome facade leads to a bright, airy interior, creating a stark contrast throughout the home. With over four acres of private land ...
For those desert wanderers really looking to get away from the crowds, the Anza-Borrego region should be on your bucket list. Located 150 miles southeast of Los Angeles (and only 80 miles northeast of San Diego), come for the quirky town of Borrego Springs and make it your launching point to further explore the natural offerings of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Tucked at the end of a quiet road less than two hours from NYC, this reimagined 1970's waterside home in Parksville, NY is the ultimate Upstate retreat. Gut-renovated and redesigned by Bone Design, this mid-century home merges slow, waterfront living with contemporary style and functionality. Three bedroom, two bathroom modern ...