Westchester County – Pivot and Pause in New England

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: 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”

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: 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”

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)”

NY: Katonah: Muscoot Farm

My healing injury has offered me the opportunity to find local easier outdoor offerings to enjoy. Fun to see all the smiling families on a hayride around the farm. I was hanging around watching with the cow as he showed off the strength of his tongue. Did you know that since a cow has aContinue reading “NY: Katonah: Muscoot Farm”