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Hudson Valley

New Paltz

Horse Back Riding

Wineries

Antiques

Rock Climbing

Mohonk Preserve

Minewaska State Park

Golf

The Hudson Valley has a long and rich history, which most of my guests are already familiar with. Many are more interested in the gallery openings, concerts, theatre or craft festivals. Information on these can be found on Hudson Valley, Ulster County and New Paltz websites or on www.bearsystems.com.

You will find so many things to do in our area that you will want to stay for more than a weekend.

New Paltz

The name was given by the early emigrants who arrived around 1675 from the Pfaltz region of today's Germany, and who were soon followed by the French Huguenots. Seven original Huguenot houses and a church are the pride of the Huguenot Historical Society, and are definitely worth seeing.

The other New Paltz "claim to fame" is the longstanding reputation of its educational institution, the State University of New York, known as the SUNY. New Paltz Classic Academy was established in 1828, and in 1942 it became the State Teachers College. In 1994 it received the status of State University of New York. Over 7,000 students are currently enrolled, and the campus is quite large, with over 260 acres. I particularly enjoy the exhibitions at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art and the shows at the Tudley Theatre. All shows and activities are listed on the SUNY New Paltz web site.

Horse Back Riding

The Jucka Stables in Bulleville, on Rt. 302, is only a short eight-mile drive from our house. The owner is a wonderful lady named Karin. For reservations call 845-361-1429.

Wineries

Pine Haven is located directly on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. We are only two miles away from the Baldwin Winery and just a 10-minute drive to the Whitecliff Winery… and we will gladly provide a map to the many others!

Baldwin Winery:  www.baldwinvineyards.com

Antiques

Pine Bush itself has a grand antique furniture store and TWO auction houses:
The Country Heritage Antique Center, on Rt. 302, close to the intersection of Rt.52, tel: 845-744-3792
Mark Vail Auction Co, at 188 Kelly Ave, tel: 845-744-2120
Flannery's Estate Services (auctions), on Rt. 52, tel: 845-744-2233

There are two antique centers at the Water Street Market, as you enter New Paltz from the west side. There are many, many more in Kingston and Saugerties and I will happily provide you with a map.

Rock Climbing

As we have the beautiful rock formations of The Gunks right in our back yard, it is only fitting to supply you with a bit of information – just in case you prefer to climb a mountain instead of antique shopping…

You can start from zero, and get all you need at the Rock and Snow shop in New Paltz – www.rocksnow.com  They are very friendly, and they cater even to people like me – since 1970!

Mohonk Preserve

Hike, walk, or climb a cliff – Mohonk Preserve is the best place to do it !!!

For the newcomers to our area we should mention that one of the main local attractions is the Mohonk Mountain House. It is nestled atop the Scawangunk Mountains overlooking a lake. The natural beauty of the setting captured the two Smiley brothers, who purchased this large piece of land from John F. Stokes and in 1869

built by the lake a 10 room in. They were not only avid naturalists, but good businessmen, and so soon the small inn was transformed into a 266 room Victorian Castle, which is the America’s oldest family-owned resort. The property tax on the enormous acreage necessitated however a creation of the Mohonk Preserve, a non-profit sister organization of the Mohonk House

Mohonk Preserve is on 6.500 acres, with well kept trails, and an enthusiastic and helpful staff to greet you at their Visitor’s Center on Rt.44/55.  For further info. Please visit their site: www.mohonkpreserve.org

Minnewaska State Park

Minnewaska State Park was established 1987. It is a “Carry Inn – Carry Out” park, so bring your own food and water and take out your garbage – as a matter of fact, this is the only thing I do not like about this magnificent 18,000 acre wilderness – no bodega selling espresso here !  The stroll around the lake is on a comfortable carriage road, has gorgeous views, and takes about 1,5 hours in snail speed. If you are so inclined though, you are welcomed to really ruin your body on some long tough hikes…

The park is opened 7 days a week, winter hours are 9-5, and are much longer in the summer. There are 2 parking lots on Rt.44/55 – and I would strongly recommend making it a point to arrive on beautiful Summer days by 10 am, so you will be able to park on the upper parking lot by the lake…

Golf

Hudson Valley has many Golf courses aand the following are those closest to us:

New Paltz Golf Course, 9 holes, 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz
(845) 255-8282

Apple Greens Golf Course, 27holes, 161 South Street, Highland
(845) 883-5500