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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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

Summer is in full effect in the Catskills and Hudson Valley Region. Yes, the August weather is hot, but the beautiful days also seem endless – which means you can pack a lot in! Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty is going to keep you cool with events entertaining, arty, outdoorsy and some that are even worthy of going inside for. Let’s get immersed in Upstate culture! Here's our curated list of the Upstate events we think are cool enough (literally and figuratively) for us, the Local Experts in Catskills and Hudson Valley Real Estate to recommend to you, our newsletter and blog readers.

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Let’s fill our calendars with fun! (revised Aug 1, 2024)

Let Freedom Ring, Let Freedom Ring, Let Freedom Ring! At Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty the Fourth of July might be our favorite holiday. Here’s why…

1.  The weather almost never fails to be beautiful!
2.  There are fireworks!!! 
3. Everyone from across the Hudson Valley and Catskills from the community groups, to the breweries and distilleries, to art galleries, to the farmers, butchers, bakers and chefs all seem to have the singular goal of giving us a great weekend! We’ll take it.

Let’s start with the main event…

Every year we fuss over whether or not to create our own guide the 4th of July fireworks celebrations in the Catskills and Hudson Valley only to discover that two local publications, Chronogram Magazine and Hudson Valley

46 Lower Byrdcliffe, Woodstock, NY 12498

Let's go on a little tour. A tour of the kitchens, barns, baths, and porches of the Hudson Valley and Catskills region. The best part of this tour is that it's not just a vicarious peek at other people's dream homes, these Upstate properties are all for sale, right now. If you see anything you'd like to tour in person contact us and we'll get you scheduled for an appointment.

A Historic Saltbox With A Modern Refresh

Just outside the village proper of Greenville, NY, this beautiful saltbox sits on a lovely country acre in the Catskill Mountains, just a short drive from both Windham Mountain Club and Hunter Mountain. The 19th century

Welcome, fellow adventurers, culture connoisseurs, and accidental tourists who took a right turn while searching Upstate Real Estate on our website and ended up on our Hudson Valley and Catskills events blog! As we round out the end of February and catapult ourselves into March 2024 - the air is snow-filled, culture is happening, songs are being sung, artwork hung, sap is starting to flow, and we're finding our way through this season of not quite knowing how many layers we'll need with our Upstate NY fashion sense intact, on point even! (As real estate agents we know how to pick a pair of snow boots that will work in a casual dining situation!) If you're looking for something to do this weekend, great - you've stumbled upon the right spot! 

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

The Catskills and Hudson Valley Region have become somewhat synonymous with small business growth. As the region has grown in popularity as a place to live and work, telecommute from, or call a second home; entrepreneurs, artists, and craftspeople are finding new ways and new spaces to serve the communities we share. From cozy restaurants to chic boutiques, fresh businesses are adding colorful strokes to the canvases of our villages and towns. We're here for it! As The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we're excited to see storefronts full and to have shopping options that allow us to meet our neighbors. Sometimes we're privileged to have a small involvement in getting the businesses started by helping the same entrepreneurs find or build their

As winter settles in, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions gear up to throw down some great holiday and seasonal events. Forget the marshmallow fluff – we're talking about everything from charming, lit-up villages to local markets that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. As The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we're spilling the beans on the most happening holiday gatherings in the Counties we serve. So, whether you're a local looking for new traditions or a visitor wanting to dive into the holiday spirit - we've got your ticket to the festivities that matter. Let's cut the tinsel and dive into the real deal holiday scene in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

The Turkey Trots

Where: Across the