So, it's muddy - that's ok, we can dig it! We sat down to come up with some ways to enjoy the mud season we're having, and we found it so much easier than expected. Turns out, we're filthy rich with opportunity! It also turns out that we can come up with more mud puns than anyone can possibly stomach - so, we promise, that was my last. Here are the first 9 things that popped into our head...

#1 - Mud Crafts

We'll start with the obvious activity - mudcraft. Some of our best childhood memories involve mud. These mud-soaked memories have stuck with us, not because we spent a disproportionate amount of time in the mud, but rather because the mud was so fun, it left an impression. These articles offer a

Kevin Palfreyman: Hudson Valley Luminism

Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty’s Catskill NY Real Estate office is proud to present the art of Kevin Palfreyman in an exhibition titled Hudson Valley Luminism as part of our "Gallery At Work" series.

Kevin Palfreyman has a life-long fascination with the outdoors. This grew in the early seventies when he studied language and literature at Fort Lewis College in southwest Colorado, where he was taken with nineteenth century Romantic Poets and their interpretation of nature as a benign and comforting manifestation of the spiritual world. A few years later he married artist Linda Wainwright Palfreyman who introduced him to plein-air painting. Here, he found a home in nature that fostered his

Living In The Caribbean

Imagine if I told you that you could own a home near tropical white sandy beaches and turquoise waters with a year-round temperature of 82 degrees and not have to leave the country to do it; would you want to hear more?

Owning a home in the Caribbean is a dream come true for me. In 2004 my husband and I took a weeks scuba diving vacation on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Because you cannot dive and fly in the same day (you need to off-gas nitrogen in between) we had some free time before departing. Fortunately for us Coldwell Banker St Croix was located in the Buccaneer Hotel at the time, so I went out with an agent…just to see...since we were loving it there...

St Croix is the largest of the three

Maple festivals, a Kintsugi class, plant and sips, a brine fermentation workshop, a whimsical night market, and a parade of llamas in bonnets! The Hudson Valley and Catskills have an eclectic array of events on the March calendar. Here are a few hand-picked, of course, by your Upstate Local Experts. 

Bonsai Bar at Industrial Arts Brewing Company

Where: Beacon, NY

Grab friends, grab a drink, and craft a tiny tree! Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss where you'll learn the fundamentals of the art of Bonsai.

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Almost Maine At The Boiceville Inn Dinner Theater

Where: Boiceville, NY

Here are just a few of the homes listed for sale by Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty this month. It's 2023 and yes, what you've heard in the news is true, even in the Hudson Valley and Catskills Region the inventory of homes for sale is low; but, the Upstate homes we have for sale right now are so fab, we think they make up for the lack of selection. If any of these homes for sale from Ulster County to Kent in Putnam County capture your attention, reach out to your Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent right away for an appointment. If you're considering listing your own property click here for an instant price estimate based on a comparison with currently listed properties and reach out to any Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent to

Winter Hoot

Where: Olivebridge, New York

The Winter Hoot at the Ashokan Center is a musical celebration where everyone is welcome! There’s also hiking and yoga and blacksmithing!

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Appetite For Destruction: The Ultimate Tribute To Guns ‘N Roses

Where: Pawling, New York

Go to Daryl’s House Club, on Feb 4th, it will be like Paradise City!

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The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine at The Orpheum Performing Arts Center

Where: Tannersville, New York

Established in 1902 and under the baton of Principal

New Homes For Sale In The Catskills & Hudson Valley

Upstate farmhouses, Catskills cottages, Mid-Hudson orchards - all with Hudson Valley style! Here's a selection of what's available...

Idyllic Catskills Farmhouse

This home is a perfect representation of the Catskills ideal: a beautifully preserved historic home with a creative modern aesthetic that celebrates the home's history and the landscape that surrounds it. Don't miss the red party barn!

Offered At $1,495,000

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Upstate Perfect

One of the best things about being a real estate agent Upstate is being a change-scout; knowing what's new and exciting in each of our towns is part of my job. Honestly, this is no exertion! I'm inclined to want to know these things anyway! Driving cross-county to meet clients or preview a new property listing affords me opportunities to spot new action, new buildings, and new businesses in the region. Since each of my 150 Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty colleagues are also scouting the new, expanded, or improved, we were able to put together quite the list of spots we've spotted recently - everything from nouveau department stores, to pizza places, to cafes with board game rental programs. Enjoy, and let me know what you try in the comments!

Sooo.... I think it might be time to admit I have a problem. I feel comfortable making this confession because I think it's a problem almost everyone shares with me at the moment. I am just a leeeeettle bit addicted to streaming television. Sigh. Yes, I know, we all have an excuse for our urge to hunker down and watch yet another Adam's Family reboot; for a chunk of time there wasn't all that much else for us to do in our free time (blah, blah, etcetera, etcetera). But I've had my fill of lightly plotted holiday movies and dramas about families who don't like each other - I'm movin' on! I'm going to win The No Netflix Challenge! Haven't heard of it? Not surprising, I just made it up! Here are the rules: 1 - do anything but watch streaming tv 6 days

There’s a quote that I’ve heard so many times it lives in my mind comfortably and completely rent-free, “a goal without a plan is only a wish.” While New Year resolutions always start with a wish of what we hope will lead to a better life, every life coach will tell you that in order to turn our wishes into realities we need specifics, objectives, a strategy. This year, I have an idea; I know we’re ready! We’re going to make our longing for a healthier and happier life a reality using my simple yet effective plan. It's a plan that involves fur and maybe some drool. The plan? Spend more time with animals!

I know what you’re thinking – Happier with animals? Sure, I’ll buy that – they’re fuzzy and cute. Healthier? Ok, well…how? I’ll save you the