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

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.

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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

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

Let's embrace the chill of the Catskills and Hudson Valley this winter season with enthusiasm! Yes, January and February might have the chilliest temperatures of the year, temperatures that on occasion might make your phone shut down in protest, but that's ok! Why? Because the region offers up so many cozy doom-scroll alternatives that you could blithely drop that phone in the Hudson River and not miss it until March. While the rest of the world complains about winter, let’s put on our layers and puffy coats and treat the single-digit degree days as a communal challenge. Sure, you could stay home under a blanket, people do it – or you could join us for two months of concerts, walks, learning opportunities, and other events that will have you fighting

December in the Catskills and Hudson Valley is always a feast for the senses! There are holiday displays, there are makers’ markets with DJ’s, oysters, and incredible wares you won’t find in any shop, and there is always counter-programming for when the red, green, silver, and cheerful become way too much. While the wind blows and the landscape softens under drifts of snow, we’re doing things! Join us, the local experts in Upstate Real Estate as we tug on just a few of the strings that make up Upstate’s tapestry of a calendar this month.

Woodstock Holiday Open House

Where: Woodstock, NY

This is always a great time. Santa arrives at evening’s end in a conveyance that is different every year,

It’s the first of November. It’s time to talk some turkey!

Now, let’s be clear, we’re not talking about your Aunt Hilda’s frozen bowling ball turkey; the one she picked up on special at the end of last November and plans to foist upon you when she shows up at your house at 6 AM on Thanksgiving morning!? That one will require three-to-five days of thawing, Aunt Hilda! It will also take a minor miracle to taste like anything besides regret! 

What we are talking about are local turkeys raised on small farms in the Upstate region who havecultivated heritagebreeds and truly free-range birds using sustainable practices. If you’re going toeat a turkey for Thanksgiving-and let’s face it, over 90% of us are going to eat a turkey forThanksgiving (only

November in the Catskills brings a magical transition – autumn’s final colorful leaves give way to dustings of snow on the mountain peaks and the crisp fall air transitions to just a little bit nippy. While the Hudson Valley does quiet down a bit after peak fall foliage, those in the know understand that November is when our region gets comfy-cozy with indoor markets, festive pre-holiday celebrations, and intimate arts events that showcase the best of our creative community. Whether you're seeking the warmth of a farm-to-table harvest dinner, the excitement of a local makers’ market, or the serenity of a late-autumn hike in search of a new species of lichen, our curated guide to November 2024 events in the Hudson Valley and Catskills proves that

The properties we've listed this month are exemplary the many types of homes available for sale in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. To start, we have a beautifully preserved antique stone home - the Hudson Valley is renowned for them, but they are few and far between on the real estate market. Next up we have a stunning modern home in Woodstock with woodland views from the glass container pool - it's fabulous! Following are chalets, cabins, a-frames, homesteads and mountain compounds with several homes in several styles. Peruse these listings, and if you don't see what you're looking for, contact us. Our Real Estate Agents are The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate - we've been serving the Hudson Valley and Catskills region for more than three

The most beautiful season in the Catskills and the mid-Hudson Valley is the autumn – we feel ok about making that pronouncement. The weather is cooling down, but October is inarguably the month with the hottest Upstate NY events! If you want to see the changing colors of the trees, eat some great food, or experience the art and culture of Upstate, we here at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, like a comfy cashmere hoodie - have you covered! It’s sweater weather Upstate, here are our picks for the best place to wear your favorite this October 2024.

Windham’s 30th Annual Autumn Affair

Where: Main Street, Windham

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