Set on 20 acres along the Esopus Creek, with Mount Tremper rising behind it, The Emerson is a longtime Catskills resort with the kind of sprawling footprint that works especially well for families — including the four-legged members.
Company retreats have taken on a new shape in recent years. For many teams — especially remote or hybrid ones — the goal isn’t just a conference room and a schedule of meetings, but a setting that allows people to step away from routine and reconnect in person. Upstate New York has become a natural backdrop for that shift. Within a few hours of New York City, the Catskills and Hudson Valley offer a mix of design-forward hotels, restored lodges, and small inns well suited to everything from leadership offsites to full-company gatherings.
Traveling Upstate is better with four-legged companions — especially when the setting makes it easy to step outside and go. While many stays allow dogs, a select few stand out for their access to open land, trails, and walkable surroundings, where long mornings and post-dinner strolls are built into the experience.
There’s no better time to enjoy Upstate New York’s rivers, lakes, and swimming holes than right now. With long days, cool creeks, and high summer in full swing, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite getaways on the water — from design-forward cabins with private swimming holes to boutique hotels ...
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 ...
115 miles from New York City, tucked between the Espous Creek and the high peaks of the Catskills, Perch Cottages offers a laid-back mountain retreat in Boiceville, New York. The setting conjures up memories of vacation rentals of the not-so-distant past: a cluster of cottages gathered ...
Embrace Winter Magic in the Catskills! As the winter wonderland season approaches the Catskills, Perch Cottages invites seasonal renters to experience a season of adventure and relaxation with their monthly rentals, being offered exclusively to Escape Brooklyn followers. Whether you're a snow enthusiast, a seeker of cozy comforts, or ...
Located in Mt. Tremper NY, this stunning modern home sits on 9+ acres with creek frontage and the most spectacular views of The Catskill Mountains. Located on a quiet country road, between the Villages of Woodstock & Phoenicia, this property is perfectly private and offers approximately 350ft of Beaverkill Creek ...
Two hours from New York City, Hasbrouck House offers a luxurious respite where nature meets history. The twenty-five room, four-season getaway is housed Dutch Colonial stone mansion dating back to 1757; after a lengthy gut renovation in 2015, it reopened in 2016. Since then, the hotel has broken in just ...
You're in need of an impromptu escape from the city. You heard it's going to snow upstate today, and you're dying to ski. You've just arrived at your Airbnb upstate and it's horrible. You're a freelancer in need of a change of scenery. Or maybe you just need to get the hell out ...