If you would like a day with a little bit of everything head to Rhinebeck, NY. For food – so many options. We chose Terrapin and enjoyed great service and ambience in their back pavilion with heat lamps. Next time I may select Beekman Inn for its history and authenticity. Walk down the streets andContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley: Rhinebeck”
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NY: Bedford: Mianus Gorge
It’s officially stick season and Mianus Gorge was a lovely hike to observe it. It’s open for the season from March 1- Nov 30 so we just made it. Next to the company, our favorite part of the hike was the apocalyptic scene of the Mianus River. The ground felt like rubber and the markingsContinue reading “NY: Bedford: Mianus Gorge”
NY: Watkins Glen- Farm Sanctuary
The universe found us at the Farm Sanctuary. We had just sat down for lunch at Green Elephants, a vegan restaurant, and began an exchange with a kind spoken woman and her young son who ultimately offered us tickets to a farms tour. I knew from her disposition and timing, it was a place weContinue reading “NY: Watkins Glen- Farm Sanctuary”
NY: Letchworth State Park
An incredible day uncovering lower, middle and upper falls! After a day climbing the stairs at Watkins Glen we were looking forward to the respite of driving around to the Falls. The lower falls does require a short hike down some stairs with a couple of options for views. One from a bridge as seenContinue reading “NY: Letchworth State Park”
NY: Fingerlakes- Watkins Glen State Park
A mile in and back will take you through a fairyland of 19 waterfalls and gorges. While I was here during the summer before, the Fall was simply astounding. have fun with each turn! Tips: Once you hit the bridge at one mile, don’t turn back yet. Continue on the path until the end whichContinue reading “NY: Fingerlakes- Watkins Glen State Park”
NY: NYC- Central Park
Wait, I grew up here? Somehow I never saw so many lovely sights in and around Central Park. Highlights I’d recommend: With several baseball diamonds and a great NYC backdrop Also had never been even though I grew up here. Wait what? Yep. Walk around the pond and you will find loads of turtles justContinue reading “NY: NYC- Central Park”
NY: Westchester: Caramoor American Roots Festival
Back for my third or fourth year to the American Roots festival at Caramoor in Katonah New York. Great place for a picnic, wine, music, strolling and smiling. Various musicians play around the landscapes of the property – each venue having a unique environment – from the picnics at friends field to the more formalContinue reading “NY: Westchester: Caramoor American Roots Festival”
NY: Croton Aqueduct
Nice fall walk by the Hudson River passing some historic references adds more interest on the Croton Aqueduct. This portion was in the Irvington-Tarrytown area. Within a couple of short miles you see Lyndhurst castle – to include a former bowling alley, references to Washington Irving and of course the formerly named Tappan Zee Bridge.Continue reading “NY: Croton Aqueduct”
NY: North Salem: Mountain Lakes
I met a kind man on my hike today who has been going to this park since 1965 and was smoking a sweet smelling pipe (Captain Black Wild Cherry tobacco). He shared where the beavers build their dam and how he comes by often to watch the changes. He was genuinely happy to share thisContinue reading “NY: North Salem: Mountain Lakes”
NY: Katanoh: Caramoor Meditation & Music
For the past four years, Caramoor has offered morning sessions of meditation or yoga accompanied by music. I had the opportunity to attend one of the events within the beautiful sunken garden. Starting with the sounding bowl, the audience was led through the mediation which seamlessly led into the live music of violin and cello.Continue reading “NY: Katanoh: Caramoor Meditation & Music”
Pivot and Pause in New England 