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

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

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,

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

Autumn approaches! September is the in-between month in the Catskills and Hudson Valley regions. With school in session and August vacations in the rearview mirror there are less people about; peak leaf peeping time, we're told, will be firmly seated in October this year, so the traffic is just a bit lighter this month. What September is is the month for smaller local events that are 100% worth your time: attend a boutique festival, immerse yourself in a new skill (basket weaving anyone?), spend some much needed time in the woods foraging for 'shrooms. In September, the events of the Catskills and Hudson Valley are flavored with the region's rich culture, history and culinary traditions. Here are the recommendations for local events from our many

191-195 Woodchuck Hollow Road, Pine Hill, NY 12410

The Hudson Valley and Catskills region is the place everyone wants to be. As the Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we’ve been selling real estate in Ulster, Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Schoharie and Sullivan County for over 30 years. These are just a few of the listings we have available right now. From timeless farmhouses with historic elegance to sleek ski homes that offer modern luxury and adventure, to tiny house escapes where there’s only room for a select few, let us be your guides to the homes for sale and the lifestyle of the communities the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

Pine Hill Compound

A stunning,

The Hudson Valley Cheese Shop Crawl

There are very few universal truths in this world. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and nobody dislikes cheese. Think about it. Is there anyone you know that actively dislikes cheese? We're not talking about people who say they can’t eat it because it gives them the tummy rumbles. Those people deserve our pity and compassion. We're talking about someone who says they don’t care for cheese in general. They admit this in public! They just wander around, missing out on the world’s favorite food group, telling people about how they don’t like the smell of it, or the texture or the obvious joy it brings to a person’s life. Also, they prefer cloudy days to sunny ones and their favorite color M&M’s are brown. It sounds

380 Old Route 209, Hurley, NY 12443

As the trees in the Catskills and Hudson Valley begin their annual color extravaganza, the Upstate real estate scene is buzzing.  The air is crispy, apple-picking has begun, and we at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty are about to reset our calendar to October, the busiest home shopping month of the year! Fresh listings are coming on the market daily, homes that just may become your getaway, your work from home space, the place you hang your hat.  As the local experts in Upstate Real Estate we're offering ourselves as both guides to the ins-and-outs of buying upstate and as guides to the season. Take a virtual tour of our newest listings below. Whether you're a house-hunting rookie, a seasoned pro who knows all