We really believe that the Catskills Lifestyle can't be beat. Where else can acheive complete immersion in nature and the arts and be close enough to a major metropolitan area to make it a quick day trip? Check this page for the latest in Catskills art events, outdoor activities in the Catskills, profiles of community organization and miscellaneous musings on how great it is to live here! If you're not already living it we're pretty sure you'll find the Catskills lifestyle irresistable.
Our calendar isn't nearly as packed as it normally is this time of year, but that makes each event a bit more exciting!
The Phoenicia Festival of the Voice is usually a several day celebration of songs of all types. This year, the organizers wisely retooled the event to a ...
This summer everyone in New York State has an inside=bad, outside=good mindset. Luckily, outside is what we do here! So, here are my recommendations for ways you can really enjoy the outdoors this summer. Dig right in!
Everyone is loving the Ashokan Rail Trail ...
This summer everyone in New York State has an inside=bad, outside=good mindset. Maybe you're a hiker, or a mountain biker and with the absence of the obligatory parties and events that would normally distract you from your hobby you've been able to do more of what you love this spring and summer. ...
Part of the fun of living in Ulster County is learning about and benefiting from the diverse backgrounds of your neighbors. Some lucky folks you meet have lived here all their lives, some are testing the waters by spending their weekends and holidays here – seeing ifHudson Valley living is ...
You wake up to a crisp winter morning, there’s fresh snow on the ground and a big blue sky, outside your window are snow-capped mountains, one of which is a ski resort. It’s early, and while you sip a cup of coffee in front of a sleek modern gas fireplace with plush carpet beneath your ...
Find a community choir in the Catskills and Mid-Hudson Valley so you can sing it with a group!
There are all kinds of studies about how singing is good for your body and emotional health. There are also studies about how singing in a group has added benefits. If you've ever sung in a choir you ...
This cottage in Rochester might look small at first glance - but we’ve all been warned never to judge a book by its cover. Hidden off quiet Queens Highway in Rochester, the cottage weighs in at 925 square feet, and 10 tons of style! When you approach, you feel a tingle. Clearly there’s ...
Who doesn’t remember the scene in Pretty Woman where Vivian (Julia Roberts) and Edward (Richard Gere), discuss his penchant for penthouses, despite his great fear of heights? When Vivian asks why he’s rented the penthouse when he’s too afraid to enjoy the view, Edward answers, ...
Space…it seems like there’s plenty of it here in the Mid-Hudson Valley/Catskills region. We’ve got thousands of acres of protected land, unspoiled vistas, and long winding roads with only occasional dwellings. Compared to New York City and the greater metropolitan area, we have ...
Diners are cool. Diners are cool in The Catskills. In fact, one of our local diners is 12th on a list of most Instagrammed locations in the Catskills. That's a lot of people caring about diners! And guess what? We have not one, not two, but three diners listed for sale. Ready to start your next ...
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