41 Shultis Farm Road, Bearsville, NY 12409

 
Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agents have spent more than three decades earning a deep familiarity with every corner of this remarkable Upstate landscape — from the mountain towns of Windham and Jewett to the river hamlets of Milton and Esopus, from the creative hub of Woodstock to the pastoral backroads of Germantown and Preston Hollow. What makes the region and its real estate endlessly compelling is variety: you'll find hand-hewn log cabins tucked against protected wilderness, stately colonials presiding over horse farms, historic Tudors on pond-side acreage, and everything in between — including a renovated folk Victorian that makes everyone feel an irresistible urge to put the kettle on. The

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Photo Courtesy of N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation

We always hear that spending time in nature is good for us. But what exactly does that mean? I love wandering the woods. You probably love to be outside, too. But like me, you might need to know the why of something to prioritize it enough to make an impact. Here’s why spending time in nature is “good for you”. Nature's shapes and structures, the trees, the plants, the clouds, the tiny salamanders, are composed of fractal patterns, which our brains find easier to compress and process than man-made objects with their sharp angles. This "easier" sensory environment triggers reduced blood flow to the subgenual prefrontal cortex, which in turn lowers rumination, stress, and anxiety! If this

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One day, two weeks ago, I was answering my social media messages and taking a few minutes to browse local news when, from several sources, I became informed that The Hyde Park Drive-In was reopening this summer! Woo-hoo! Obviously, this is wonderful news! I love a drive-in, and I was genuinely excited that this Hudson Valley icon was coming back! I was a little surprised, though, that it seemed like such big news... A lot is going on in the world. I was even more surprised to find, when I clicked through to articles, that there was no specified timeframe for its reopening, no screening schedule, and no mention of who the new proprietors are! The drive-in is owned by the National Park Service, and the land is leased to a tenant who is required to use

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It’s spring 2026 in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, and the events that are available across the Upstate region are as eclectic as all get out! From puppets to alpacas, from hardcore backpacking to relaxing retreats, from plays about artistic differences between a country mouse and a city mouse to hunts for tadpoles, if you want to take a break from work (please take a break from work) and enjoy yourself, there are so many options that aren’t just something to do for a few hours, but something to remember for a long time.

As the top-selling real estate company in the region* we stay as plugged into what’s available for our clients and neighbors in learning and leisure in each of the towns we live and work in. Here are our picks for April and May,

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Photo courtesy of @mountaintoparboretum and @misscarlarhodes

We love a good membership! We find that when we purchase a membership to a museum or park, we're about 100 times more likely to frequently visit it than if we don't have a membership. Our dream is to have memberships to a few parks and historic sites in each county in the Hudson Valley. As real estate agents, we're often driving and have time to spare because we're early for an appointment. How lovely to have an excuse to stop somewhere beautiful and take a walk (of any length) or be entertained by a new exhibit while providing sustaining funds to some of the organizations we feel make the Hudson Valley and Catskills such a wonderful place to live. Perhaps you, too, would like to put down

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"If I were to name the three most precious resources of life, I should say books, friends, and nature. And the greatest of these, at least the most constant and always at hand, is nature." - John Burroughs

This, one of naturalist John Burroughs' most famous quotes, could easily be taken up as the creed for those of us who choose to make the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions our homes, favoring small community and time in nature over the big energy and infinite commercial opportunities of the city. Books. Friends. Nature. We might add FOOD to our ethos.

At the turn of the century, John Burroughs was one of the most popular and influential writers in America; his essays were read by millions of people, his company and counsel sought by

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13 - 16 Torn Hill Road, Woodstock, NY 12498

 

For over three decades, Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty has been helping home sellers reach and impress the buyers who are not only going to bring them the right offer but also appreciate the value of their Catskills and Hudson Valley properties. They (you) might be drawn to the creative spirit of Woodstock, the architectural innovation of modern design, the pastoral beauty of working farmland, or the timeless elegance of a historic inn in a picturesque village. Here are a few of the unique properties we have available this season, offering a range of remarkable architectural styles and lifestyles. From meticulously renovated cottages that honor their artistic roots to striking new construction that

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The area north of New York City has drawn artists home since the early 1900s. Visit a coffee shop and you'll hear artists discussing their projects. Our restaurants and cafés are hung with art. Not a weekend goes by without a gallery opening, theatrical opening, or concert. The Hudson Valley and Catskills Region's art workshops offer something transformative: the chance to learn everything from ancient stone carving techniques to modern candle making from truly skilled artists, inspired by the natural beauty all around us and by one another. In addition to being the local experts in Upstate Real Estate, many of us at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty have creative pursuits outside of our careers. We curated a short list of workshops in the area…

'Tis the season to do stuff. Real Estate agents are people too, so we understand the holidays are packed! But are they packed with the type of events you actually want to attend? Our list of events for November and December 2025 in the Catskills and Hudson Valley does not include the usual parade of Nutcracker performances and Handel's Messiah sing-alongs. We're keeping it small this year with a list of events that you're unlikely to find on your Instagram feed. They are to deeply satisfying escapes from the usual holiday melee you might elsewhere - Upstate gets carried away just like everyone else. We've got a pottery workshop, a walk with goats, a drum circle (in case you need to get some excess energy out), a quiet reading of fairytales, and a

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"Dink”, "Dink”, “Dink”. It’s the sound that’s taking over America! A sound that springs from an awkward, oversized ping pong racket hitting a wiffleball-esque ball. It’s the sound of quartets of friends coming together for a little exercise and a little chat while they get some sun. If you haven’t been living under a rock, perhaps you’ve made the “Dink” that delights so many once or twice already. Pickleball is the thing right now. Like many things, it took a while to spread across the Hudson Valley and Catskills, but, as the MLP championships (Major League Pickleball) are playing out on TVs in sports bars everywhere, it’s here now.

A few weeks ago, I was in the city for a meeting, and I ended up with a little time to spare on a beautiful day.

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