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Saturday 6:45 A.M. Walking the dogs When you live with three dogs, there’s no sleeping in on the weekends. We leash them up and make the short drive to Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond (above). This publicly accessible recreation area is named for the Ooms family, one of the prominent farm families in town who work thousands of acres of corn and hayfields that give Chatham its status as an agricultural community. Managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy, the 180-acre site offers a one-and-a-half-mile trail with 360-degree views of the Berkshires, Catskills and Taconics. 7:50 A.M. Breakfast  With 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…