While I love the Catskills, I found Sullivan County hit or miss so I share my favorites. Entertainment – Bethel Woods – cooking demonstrations and tasting – the home of 1969 Woodstock Dinner and Wine – Seminary Hill Vineyard Cattail Brook Falls- Livingston Manor – a bit hidden in plain sight. Livingston Manor Covered BridgeContinue reading “NY: Catskills of Sullivan County Shout Outs”
Category Archives: New York
NY: Katonah: Lasdon Park
We continued dodging the rain but we decided that under the tree canopies we would be protected – together with our raincoats anyway. So off we went to Lasdon Park for our walk and not a moment to regret. Well, this certainly appeared like destiny for me as I have loads of cut up woodContinue reading “NY: Katonah: Lasdon Park”
NY: Westchester: Caramoor
My favorite event at Caramoor is their annual American Roots Music Festival. Beautiful venue, great artists with the option to bring a picnic with BYOB! While this year was a day with periods of rain, it was nonetheless a great place to bring my dear friend to share in the appreciation of the environment. InsteadContinue reading “NY: Westchester: Caramoor”
NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Preserve
On top of the world is how I felt as we climbed to see the view from the top of Bonticou Crag at the Mohonk Preserve. As it was Fathers Day, I reflected at the top of my Papa who would have been so nervous by knowing I made this climb. He was scared ofContinue reading “NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Preserve”
NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House Mystery Weekend
Hands down Mohonk Mountain house provides an escape from the real world. It’s several miles away from civilization upon a mountain – just enough distance. Happily snowbound for the mystery and puzzle weekend, we all remained immersed in the 1920s during prohibition to uncover the clues to solve the case of who murdered Lulu! TheContinue reading “NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House Mystery Weekend”
NYC: NY Botanical Garden – Orchid Show
What’s great about returning to a recurring event is it gives you the opportunity to see the lesser obvious parts of the attractions. While we took in the bigger draws of this years orchid show – and they were stunning – I was intrigued by the patterned greenery as well as the cactus “snakes.” TheyContinue reading “NYC: NY Botanical Garden – Orchid Show”
NY: Lake George- Ice Castles & Winter Festival
With mild winters upon us, the frozen ice castles in Lake George is not always a certainty. The first year I signed up it was cancelled due to the warm weather. But this year it was a go! There was a real igloo with an ice bar. I had a “Dirty Snowman” which was hotContinue reading “NY: Lake George- Ice Castles & Winter Festival”
NY: Tarrytown: Farmer and the Fish
Time simply unexpectedly unfolded in our best interest. Sunset was at 7PM and the traffic was horrific. Stopped. We reached our chosen restaurant – small without reservations on the water on the perfect evening. The valet reached for the car door and I was convinced we wouldn’t be staying I shared. Table 11 on theContinue reading “NY: Tarrytown: Farmer and the Fish”
Inspiration: Lyme And Life
Always advocate for yourself. I spent four months trying to figure out a plethora of symptoms to learn I have and have had Lyme for a while while being dismissed by a host of doctors (and unfortunately some friends). Truth is, some of the symptoms started three years ago. Lyme can mimic some very seriousContinue reading “Inspiration: Lyme And Life”
NY: Katonah: Caramoor (American Roots Festival)
I’ve written of the beautiful Caramoor property before but their improvements and schedule enhancements bring it from a nice stop to a MUST stop. It has a great summer season of music to include a couple of music festivals. My favorite is the American Roots Festival which offers several artists performing throughout the property leadingContinue reading “NY: Katonah: Caramoor (American Roots Festival)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 