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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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Time to dust off your flannel, don your sweaters, perfect your apple-picking technique, and prepare for the kind of outings that makes you wonder why anyone would want to live anywhere else. As local real estate experts who've lived and worked in the Hudson Valley and Catskills for decades, we at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty try to stay plugged into everything that's happening Upstate. It's not hard! Every time we put our monthly list of Upstate events together we feel compelled to participate! September brings that magical transition from salty summer days to autumn's crisp ones - it's officially festival and fair season, people! 

From intimate chamber music concerts overlooking the Hudson River to pungent garlic festivals that'll have you

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Picture this: You, sunshine, and fields of blooms stretching toward the Catskills. Armed with scissors and a bucket, you're suddenly transformed into a floral curator - no rush, no notifications, just you finding your perfect dahlia.

Let's be honest—there's something deeply satisfying about ditching the bodega bouquet for flowers you've harvested yourself. The Hudson Valley's u-pick flower farms offer this small luxury, just a quick ride from NYC's buzz.

The Hudson Valley flower season runs from May through October, with each month offering different blooms. Most farms operate on weekends, with most flower farmers keeping up-to-date social media feeds that tell you exactly what's ready for picking.

Whether you're planning a solo mental health

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194 Wittenberg Road, Woodstock, NY 12498

 

Explore some homes for sale with the Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, offering exceptional properties for sale in New York's most popular regions—where your biggest neighbor drama might involve a too-friendly deer or groundhog in your garden. From the aptly named "Troll House" in Kingston at $375,000 (it may be magical) to the magnificent Hudson River estate Stoneledge in West Park at $2.65 million, the Catskills and Hudson Valley offer an unparalleled selection of homes in a variety of styles (nothing ticky or tacky here) all with a side of Upstate lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a cozy lakefront cottage in Yulan where ice fishing becomes your new obsession or

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Summer in the Hudson Valley and Catskills will make you a joiner as Ulster, Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, and Orange counties offer up the experiences you never knew you needed – like perfecting your downward dog while llamas “judge” your form (fear not - they’re not really all that judgy), or letting goats lead your hiking expedition (heads up - they have questionable navigation skills). July and August bring an eclectic mix of adventures, from channeling your inner lumberjack at amateur axe throwing events to witnessing the first fully staged American production of Smetana's opera "Dalibor" at Bard College – because, for the right person, nothing says "summer fun" quite like a sung-through 19th-century Czech drama! Whether you're seeking barnyard

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