I can’t say with any accuracy how many times I’ve driven up and down the Taconic—from the City to the country, from the country to the City—but let’s agree that the…

Lawrence Park 260 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518.697.7612 LawrenceParkHudson.com This cozy husband-and-wife-owned hotspot serves up natural, farmer-made wine, independent craft beer and trendy small bites.  Stockade Tavern 313…

Talbott & Arding  202 Allen Street Hudson 12534 518.828.3558 TalbottAndArding.com Owners Kate Arding and Mona Talbott provide the Hudson Valley with locally sourced cheese, meats and seasonal produce—perfect for building…

Friday, 8:45 a.m. Morning Hike/Swim My perfect 24 hours would be a Friday. Friday is the day of the week when I meet three of my girlfriends (four including my…

Coming in at less than $50, Amtrak’s iconic Hudson leg of its Empire Service line isn’t only an easy, efficient travel option, but with these three tips it’ll be your…

As a longtime real estate writer and reporter, and like so many post-pandemic work-from-home weekenders, my two residences have flipped. The run-down former chicken and rabbit farm that my husband…

What I love about Mirbeau Inn & Spa’s brand is, aside from being a cluster of New York-only destination spas, they fully understand global trends in treatment aesthetics and cutting-edge…

Music, like everything and everyone, needs space to breathe. And space is something we have in spades up here in mountain country. It was Beethoven himself who once said, “No…

Rubi’s Cafe Rubi’s hits the brunch trifecta with its excellent lattes, tastiest grilled cheese offerings (I mean, they are cheesemongers) and coziest seating due to their always-on fireplace.  264 Main Street,…