It’s hard to overpraise the Warwick Valley. An hour and a world from Manhattan, clever planning, educated entrepreneurial energy, and a welcoming spirit have kept this landscape unspoiled while nurturing the endeavors and souls of local and transplanted creatives alike.

Credit: Christine Ashburn
Picnickers at Warwick Valley Winery Credit: Christine Ashburn
Jennifer Marie and Daniel Wicker in Warwick Credit: Christine Ashburn
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers at Bellvale Farms Creamery in Warwick. Credit: Christine Ashburn
Kings Highway in Sugar Loaf Credit: Christine Ashburn
Michael DiMartino, Chef/Owner at Landmark Inn in Warwick Credit: Christine Ashburn
Linda Mensch enjoying lunch at the Conscious Fork in Warwick. Credit: Christine Ashburn
Pacem In Terris Sculpture Garden in Warwick. Credit: Christine Ashburn
Pennings Farm Beer Garden in Warwick. Credit: Christine Ashburn
Clay dolls at J. Hengen Jewelry and Ceramic Design in Sugar Loaf Credit: Christine Ashburn
Mary Endico of Endico Watercolor Originals in Sugar Loaf Credit: Christine Ashburn
Sugar Loaf Mountain Herbs Credit: Christine Ashburn
Jewelry Making Class at J. Hengen Jewelry and Ceramic Design. Credit: Christine Ashburn
Clay Sculptures at J. Hengen Jewelry and Ceramic Design Credit: Christine Ashburn

Anne's been writing a wide variety of Chronogram stories for over two decades. A Hudson Valley native, she takes enormous joy in helping to craft this first draft of the region's cultural history and communicating...