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The Smithwood House in Bethel, NY

By |2025-09-11T18:31:43+00:00September 9th, 2025|Real Estate|

The Smithwood House is a newly built, one-of-a-kind modern home set in a wooded landscape, designed with a striking architectural profile and a sense of refined detail. Clean lines, soaring windows, and thoughtful accents come together in a layout that feels both bold and livable. Inside, every element has been carefully considered, from custom built-ins to sleek appliances, creating a home that balances contemporary form with everyday comfort.

A Guide to Callicoon, NY

By |2025-08-06T21:13:06+00:00July 30th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

Set along the banks of the Delaware River in Sullivan County, Callicoon blends river-town roots with a creative, slow-living spirit. Once a railroad and farming hub, the town has quietly evolved into one of the Western Catskills’ most inviting pockets — with vintage shops, natural wine bars, and farmers markets tucked between rolling hills and forested trails.

The Henderson in Hankins, NY

By |2025-06-26T11:09:54+00:00June 19th, 2025|Recent Stays|

Victorian grandeur meets Catskills charm at The Henderson in Hankins, NY. 120 miles from NYC, guests are greeted by the soothing sounds of Hankins Creek below the home, plus architectural details of a bygone era. This grand Victorian home was a boutique hotel in the 1860s, and now offered as a unique escape from the city, with a custom stone hot tub, outdoor kitchen and shower, fireplace and more.

Straylight in Glen Spey, NY

By |2025-04-29T03:18:38+00:00April 24th, 2025|Real Estate|

80 miles north of NYC, Straylight is an architect-designed retreat that harmonizes modern style and functionality with the privacy and preserved land of Black Forest. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Ralph Rapson, the home features his iconic "Greenbelt" concept with a glass-roofed interior courtyard that brings nature directly into the living space. The current homeowners worked with Rapson to adapt his famous design for this woodland property.

The Lakeledge in Kenoza Lake, NY + Beechwoods Knoll in Callicoon, NY

By |2025-03-19T06:07:30+00:00March 17th, 2025|Real Estate|

Less than 120 miles from NYC, The Lakeledge and Beechwoods Knoll integrate modern style into the mountainside towns of Kenoza Lake and Callicoon in the Western Catskills. Despite following the same blueprint, these two homes – crafted by the team at Western Sullivan Properties – utilize distinct exterior elements and features of their grounds to create two unique Catskills retreats.

Black Bear Cottage in Livingston Manor, NY

By |2025-06-20T14:57:16+00:00March 10th, 2025|Real Estate|

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.

Planning a Date Night Upstate? These Hudson Valley and Catskills Bars + Restaurants Bring the Vibes

By |2025-07-30T17:22:30+00:00February 10th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

Ten of Upstate's most intimate, vibey spots that are perfect for date night – from the Hudson Valley to the Catskills. Think intimate spots for date night with tables for two, girls night, or solo spots to ignore the couples around you with a book… with strong drinks, dim lighting, quiet atmosphere, sharable plates, and an excuse to dress up.

A Guide to Barryville, NY

By |2025-04-14T21:49:44+00:00January 13th, 2025|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.)

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