For anyone who has spent time daydreaming through the pages of Cabin Porn, Beaver Brook may feel surprisingly familiar. Hidden within more than 50 acres of forest in the western Catskills, the property is home to Scott's Cabin—the beloved woodland retreat that helped inspire an entire movement of design-minded cabin living.
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.
In spite of its proximity to one of the world's largest urban centers, the landscapes of Sullivan Catskills are ripe for farming. And it's got the restaurants to prove it. Following the explosion of the farm-to-table movement, chefs across the country (Brooklyn, anyone?) are opting "local." Though the reasons are numerous—i.e., it tastes ...