Audrey’s Farmhouse: Four Dreamy Upstate Wedding Venues + Boutique Hotels
The collection of Audrey's Farmhouse event venues is growing. Read on to meet four of these incredible properties.
Guide to North Branch, NY
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.)
1900’s Farmhouse in Big Indian, NY
Nestled serenely along a peaceful dead-end country road, and graced by the soothing presence of a nearby stream, this remarkable turnkey farmhouse is a true gem in the heart of the picturesque Catskills. Built in 1900 and bathed in natural light, this inviting property offers an idyllic retreat from ...
The Hurley in Hurleyville, NY
100 miles from NYC, this super-stylish Airbnb in Hurleyville, NY is full of delightful surprises and thoughtful touches. There’s much to explore in this home, like an entire wing of the home hidden behind swinging doors, cleverly disguised as a wall. In the living room, floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the woods gives guests the sensation of treehouse living; while an entire wall of mirrors in one of the bedrooms makes for a captivating bedroom experience. Finally, down the stairs into a fully finished basement, a second living room has a wood stove, plus a bar tucked into a nook, offering speakeasy vibes.
Build Your Dream Cabin in 12 Months with Welcome Homes
Meet Welcome Homes, an online home building platform inspired by the idea that in today’s market, “building is easier than buying.” Beginning around $595k, the service offers a fully-online home building experience that can be completed in a few simple steps.
AutoCamp Catskills in Saugerties, NY
In Saugerties, NY, a collection of luxury tents, Airstreams, and cabins make up AutoCamp Catskills – AutoCamp’s 5th and newest location. Set on an expansive swath of land near the base of Overlook Mountain, campsites range from Airstreams, to luxury tents, to small cabins and tiny ...
Introducing: the Escape Club by Escape Brooklyn
Escape Brooklyn is thrilled to introduce our monthly newsletter: the Escape Club. Each month, subscribers will get access to discounts and giveaways to some of our favorite Upstate hotels, Airbnbs, restaurants, shops and more with loads of discounts and perks, exclusive to our Escape Club members. Looking to buy Upstate? Every month, ...
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.
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.
A Guide to Woodstock, NY
For many, the word Woodstock conjures up images of tie dye, hippies, and free love at the 3-day outdoor music festival... that did not actually take place here. (It actually took place in Bethel, which is about 1.5 hours southwest.) That didn't stop Woodstock from becoming a bohemian destination though; ...