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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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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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

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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

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286 Cooper Lake Road, Bearsville, New York, 12409

 

Ready to explore the coolest summer homes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley? August has brought some amazing new listings to the Upstate real estate market. Whether you’re hoping to find a cozy cottage or cabin in a charming town, or a luxurious modern home hidden away in the Catskill Mountain wilderness, there’s something here for you. Take a look at our latest listings and contact us to schedule an in-person tour with The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate.

 

 

228 Woodland Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484

A Stunning Stone Ridge Farmhouse

Minutes from the center of Stone Ridge NY, on a quiet country road, a charming farmhouse awaits. A tree-lined driveway leads up to a

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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.

 

 

4050 County Route 26, Greenville, NY 12083

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

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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.

 

 

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

Pine Hill Compound

A stunning,

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It's time for our monthly roundup of events! Looking outside any window in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Region this morning you'll see a blanket of snow. That means that all the Upstate winter activities we love are a go! Right now you can ski, skate, snowshoe, winter hike, sled or have a snowball fight. You can also attend any of these events across the Upstate counties that local organizations have planned to brighten our short days whether we have snow or not. We've picked out a few events that look like a good time.There are monsters, there's 1960s pop art, lots of planting, ice sculpture, basket making, print making and some exciting performances. Enjoy! Ready to make this area your home? As the local experts in Upstate real estate we're your

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