120 miles from NYC, Seminary Hill is many things: an enchanting boutique hotel, with 17 units across eight apartments – whose charm earned it a MICHELIN Key; a certified organic orchard, with more than more than 60 varieties and 1,500 trees on 12 acres; and an eco-friendly cidery meeting PassivHaus standards; and a tasting room and restaurant where ciders are paired with fresh, local food.
Just over two hours from Manhattan, The Leeway is a picturesque, nine-room boutique motel in Mt. Tremper, NY. Previously Kate’s Lazy Meadow, the iconic hotel kept many of the charming details that made Kate’s so special, while a much-needed facelift brought its three buildings up to ...
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.)
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.
In our first Weekend Inspiration, we share three new guides, two real estate listings, and one pool-focused feature.
In Sullivan County, 100 miles from New York City, Livingston Manor describes itself as "a small town with a big yard.” In 2019, Condé Nast declared it the “Catskills’ Newest Hotspot." Through the two descriptions sound pretty far apart, as Livingston Manor locals with some authority – we agree with both.
Autumn is officially here, and with it, temperatures that mean crisp air, days spent hiking, and meals by the fireplace. With its mountainous landscapes, colorful fall foliage and bonfire-opportunities-aplenty, Upstate lends itself well to the season, and the return of all things “cozy”. And what's cozier than an Upstate hotel ...
120 miles from NYC, laid-back getaway Callicoon Hills is a century-old gem nestled in the valley of the Catskill Mountains. This modern retreat, envisioned by design team Post Company (formerly known as Studio Tack), offers an updated take on the resort culture that one defined this region of the Borscht Belt — a throwback to its Dirty Dancing days.
In Livingston Manor, New York, 115 miles from New York City, The DeBruce sits atop a hill overlooking the Willowemoc Valley. With a deep history of fly fishing, the hotel pre-dates the early and mid-1900’s, when the Catskills were one of the most famous vacation destinations ...
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