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Laurel Farm in Patterson, NY

By |2023-10-15T06:31:20+00:00April 22nd, 2019||

  Laurel Farm, just outside Pawling in in the lower Hudson Valley sits on 7.5 private, rural acres and is surrounded by 168 acres of woodlands and hay fields protected by the Westchester Land Trust. With its restored 1815 Farmhouse and circa-1900 traditional barn, the property overlooks acres of stone ...

The Stewart House in Athens, NY

By |2021-05-07T15:55:26+00:00January 12th, 2019||

  Some hundred miles upriver from New York City, the historic village of Athens, NY dates back to 1815. Tucked into its historic riverfront, one of the oldest and grandest hotels in the Hudson Valley, Stewart House, has just reopened for business as a beautiful boutique hotel, pub, and restaurant. Whether ...

The Best Daytrip Hikes from NYC

By |2021-01-06T18:47:53+00:00April 28th, 2018||

You asked, we listened! We get tons of inqueries about the easiest hikes to do from NYC. Here's some of our favorite hikes in New York State: • Mt. Beacon in Beacon, NY: Hike to the ruins of a casino that once stood atop Mt. Beacon and save some extra time to ...

Sedona, Arizona

By |2021-01-07T14:59:38+00:00April 6th, 2018||

Forget Disney World—if there was vote on the real "most magical place on earth," Sedona would surely be a top contender. From its iconic rugged rock landscapes to its mysterious vortexes, the energy in Sedona is undeniably special. Add a vibrant arts and culinary scene to boot, and we're all ...

What To Do in the Delaware River Valley: A Nature Lovers Guide

By |2022-08-01T16:56:52+00:00August 27th, 2017||

Ninety minutes from New York City, nearly 1000 square miles of rivers, lakes, rolling hills, mountains and scenic byways make up the Sullivan Catskills. Though there's something here for everyone, nature lovers in particular will find a haven here, where they can hike a mountain, bike through scenic towns, take a guided nature tour, or ...

Palm Springs, California

By |2021-05-05T18:46:45+00:00March 28th, 2017||

  Boasting 350 days of sunshine per year, Palm Springs, California is returning to its glory days as both a desert oasis and tourist playground. The weather, plus the city's alluring art, design, and culinary scene are reason enough to pay visit; its proximity to L.A. (110 miles) and Joshua Tree ...

Scribner’s Catskill Lodge in Hunter, NY

By |2024-01-25T21:09:43+00:00February 3rd, 2017||

Perched atop a hill in Hunter, NY, Scribner’s Catskill Lodge is the best new hotel in the Catskill Mountains. Located 100 miles from New York City, its location in the Great Northern Catskills couldn’t be more ideal for an outdoor-centric getaway—around these parts, the mountains are higher, the waterfalls ...

Salvato Mill in Salt Point, NY

By |2021-05-05T19:59:39+00:00November 25th, 2016||

Two hours north of NYC in Salt Point, NY the charming and ultra-unique Salvato Mill is an 18th century mill reimagined as an idyllic escape. Located in Salt Point, NY, the mansion is just a few minutes from the scenic Taconic State Parkway, making it a straight shot up from NYC. Even so close ...

The Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, NY

By |2023-06-12T15:15:50+00:00November 10th, 2016||

In 1757, the wealthy Hasbrouck family built a country estate as a getaway from the busy village of New Paltz. The stone mansion was one of many built by the Hasbroucks, whose handiwork can still be seen all over the region today, especially in New Paltz's historic Huguenot Street. The ...

The DeWitt Oak Hill in the Great Northern Catskills

By |2021-05-05T20:21:54+00:00October 14th, 2016||

Antique shopping, cozy rooms, creekside bonfires, and eating like a king. This is the experience at The DeWitt Oak Hill, just 135 miles from New York City in the Great Northern Catskills. The four-room inn is loaded with antiques, collected by owners Dorothee Walliser and Diane Ormrod—and they're all for sale. (Well, almost all.) The constant flow of items ...

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