Bringing The Outdoors In, Oil On Canvas, 20" x 36"

Alix Hallman Travis: Fine Art In Oil & Acrylic On Canvas

Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty’s New Paltz NY Real Estate office is proud to present the paintings of Alix Hallman Travis in an exhibition titled Fine Art in Oil & Acrylic on Canvas as part of our "Gallery At Work" series.

The village of Rhinebeck in the scenic Hudson Valley is Alix's home with their Bragg Hollow Studio a few steps off the main street. In the summer, they're often found outside, en plein air, painting those familiar subjects that we all know but have ceased to notice because we see them every day. With their painter’s eye, they are constantly looking for shapes, angles, light effects, and interesting lines that

What is happening this weekend in the Catskills? What is happening this weekend in The Hudson Valley? Other-worldy art, a guided historic mansion tour, a film viewing in an abandoned island castle, sound baths in the forest! April's Upstate events are DIFFERENT - and we love it. Going to be in the area for one of these? Contact one our agents and plan a weekend together! Pick an event, a home we just listed for sale, and send them a text - you'll have fun finding your Hudson Valley/Catskills abode!

Friends In Higher Places

Where: Woodstock, New York

A colorful, otherworldly series of paintings from "Scroll" by Scott Chasse are on display at the Woodstock Artists

341 Bostock Road, Shokan, NY 12481

There's an eclectic array of Upstate homes for sale from Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty this month. A sleek, modern farmhouse; to-be-built, luxurious eco-friendly abodes; homes perfectly blending the comforts of modernity and the charm of yesteryear... If any of these homes for sale in the Catskills & Hudson Valley are calling your name, reach out to your Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent for an appointment.

Modern Farmhouse With River Vistas

This newly-constructed contemporary farmhouse has an elegant, sleek design filled with luxurious details like walls of sliding doors that bring in light and breathtaking Hudson River views. 

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

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

The weather has turned (cold), and while we imagine many of you are considering whether you need a new set of throw pillows to make sure your couch is cozy enough for you to bear it, we, your friendly neighborhood Upstate real estate experts, are going to suggest you stop your West Elm browsing, go outside, and do something different.

We've motivated people to do everything from sledding and snow shoeing to ice sailing on the Hudson. At the inception of this winter season, we want to encourage you to visit one of the many ice skating rinks in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. There's plenty of reasons to go. First, there's something romantic about skating - both watching it and doing it. It's great exercise, and if you bring friends, it's just as

Oh, how I love the holiday season. This is when the events and happenings in the Hudson Valley and Catskills Region get both grand and granular. There’s everything from world-class performances to delightful community craft fairs on offer. Here’s a list of events that I think might appeal to you from light shows to ornament making.

Holiday Lights In Bloom At The Orange County Arboretum

Where: Montgomery, NY

Is there anything like meandering through beautiful gardens twinkling with lights? Nope! Admission is open between 5 and 7:30 PM nightly, what a great way to light up the dark night!

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At Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty we're realtors, and as such, we’re basically required to dig home décor – and we do - and DIYs are our favorite type; they’re fun, inexpensive, empowering, and a great departure from our devices. Here are a few of my favorite DIY ideas made with supplies you can find on the ground in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Make one? Send us a pic!

Autumn is for apple-picking, finding the perfect pumpkin at a local patch, hiking through the veils of red, orange, yellow, and sienna… but sometimes it rains – or, in the case of this November – it snows! Whatcha gonna to do? Get crafty, of course! I always feel ready to do a few DIY crafts in the fall – this year, I’ve gathered quite a collection of treasures from my hikes,