Ah, the catskill sky…if only you were up here to see it!  Hues of blue..I love the winter sky.  Don’t miss this weekend in Woodstock.  On Friday 12/5 all the shops in Woodstock center open their doors to you with … Continue reading →

Well you know if you are having Thanksgiving in Woodstock–you’ll have both turkey and TOFUrkey!!  I was the only taker on the tofurkey this year…um..I cooked a mean organic turkey that I got at Sunflower Foods and everyone raved about … Continue reading →

Tonight you can catch a great show at the Bearsville Theater (just a short 2 mile drive from the Inn) www.bearsvilletheater.com .   Bret Mosley will be performing and I will bet it proves to be a fantastic show.  He … Continue reading →

What a glorious day today…and tomorrow promises more of the same.  It is cold–but absolutely gorgeous out!   If you can stand the cold–hiking this time of year is really special.  There is a different kind of beauty–and the trails are … Continue reading →

Well, that’s it!  All the glorious leaves have fallen–and now for one of my favorite seasons (and John’s least favorite)  I adore the beauty of winter–especially as it reveals itself here in the Hudson Valley.  I hope we get a … Continue reading →

Just wanted to write a quick note before I am off for a few days.  What an awesome day today in Woodstock–moody, overcast and  sunny!  I love those days.  Most of the leaves are down–so you can now drive through … Continue reading →

Sorry about the absence…I plum forgot I was a blogger!  Woodstock is absolutely balmly today.   My friend Jessie just called me from the top of Overlook to report on the last of the leaves.   This is perhaps the final weekend that … Continue reading →

The leaves continue to cling and color is alive!  Yesterday was gorgeous–today is overcast and moody–but still beautiful!  Perhaps a hike with Willy tomorrow–however, I heard there may be snow showers?!! or was that a viscious rumor?  If you haven’t … Continue reading →

Or anywhere else for that matter!  What a weekend in the Catskills!  Cold, crisp–and gorgeous.  Yes, I went hiking again–and loved it.  Out in the Balsam Lake area of the Catskills.  There was a rumor that a mountain lion had … Continue reading →

Off to hike Windham with some friends and Willy.  The day couldn’t be better!  If you have never hiked in the Catskills–too bad for you!  Come on up and give it a try–you won’t regret it!  peace, karen