Hudson Valley Lifestyle

Thrills, Fun, and Fright Nights 2019: Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions in the Hudson Valley

Whether you’re looking for something to scare you so much you can’t sleep, or something a bit more sedate for the whole family, this list of Hudson Valley Halloween destinations and attractions—from haunted houses and hayrides to harvest festivals and sing-a-longs—has you covered.

By Claudia Larsen Oct 10, 2019

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Where Old Records Go to Live: Original Vinyl Records Celebrates One Year (Sponsored)

Original Vinyl Records in Warwick is celebrating its first anniversary. In its first year, record collectors from all over the Hudson Valley flocked to Jim Eigo's shop to sift through Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Pop albums.

By Samantha Spoto Oct 4, 2019

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Calling All Ghosthunters! Where to Find a Paranormal Adventure in the Hudson Valley This Fall

Supposedly Haunted Houses for Believers and Skeptics Alike

How haunted is the Hudson Valley? Well, if you’re looking for a place where the veil between the worlds seems especially porous, look no further. Four (recorded, anyway) centuries of love, life, death and drama have left us with a rich abundance of restless spooks.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Oct 3, 2019

Tags: Holiday Events Hudson Valley hauntings paranormal investigation Hudson Valley ghost sightings

Modern Maker Magic on the Waterfront: Field + Supply (Sponsored)

The weekend of October 11-13 brings the return of the phenomenon that is Field + Supply to the Hutton Brickyards on the Kingston waterfront. Celebrating its sixth year in 2019, the curated makers’ fair brings together 180 creatives and their wares for an elegant and exuberant take on the timeless appeal of the bazaar.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Oct 3, 2019

Tags: Shopping maker fair craft fair home goods clothing gifts Kingston waterfront events Hudson Valley fall festival Sponsored Content Web Only

The Mycelium Revolution: Fungus-Powered, Eco-Friendly Design

Ecovative Design uses mycelium from fungus to create everything from custom compostable packaging to plant-based meat.

By Karen Maserjian Shan Oct 1, 2019

Tags: Art of Business Mycelium Ecovative Design fungus compostable design sustainable design

Hudson Valley Waterfalls to Check Out on Your Next Hike

Pair peak leaf season with any of these six waterfall hikes for a beautiful fall afternoon. waterfalls to hike to, place to hike near me, waterfalls near me

By Ian Halim Oct 1, 2019

Tags: Outdoors Waterfalls hiking hudson valley kaaterskill falls glen falls ice box falls indian brook falls stony kill halls high falls

The Road Ahead: Central Hudson on Reaching NYS' Ambitious Energy Targets (Sponsored)

Under Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State is poised to lead the way to a greener future with some of the most ambitious emissions reduction goals in the nation. Central Hudson, the utility company serving the Mid-Hudson Valley, is on board with the plan.

By Chronogram Staff Oct 1, 2019

Tags: Sustainability Central Hudson green energy NYS energy rules NYS emissions rules central hudson emissions NYS emissions reduction policies Sponsored Content

Healing on the Farm

Building a Safe Haven on TevaLand Sanctuary Farm

TevaLand Sanctuary Farm, nestled on 16 acres in Hillburn, NY off the historic Stag Hill, offers a one-hour Precious Moments With Nature Experience by reservation which includes time with their animals, as well as reiki healing and a gong bath in an open-air tent situated among the trees, as a stream flows gently beneath you.

By Medea Giordano Sep 26, 2019

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People Over Portfolios: Understanding Mountain Pass Planning's Flat Fee Approach (Sponsored)

As a financial advisor and founder of Hopewell Junction-based Mountain Pass Planning, James DeVico offers transparency. He makes sure every client knows exactly what they’re paying and why. He takes it a step further using a “holistic approach” to financial planning and employs a flat fee for financial planning and asset management—an uncommon approach in his industry.

By Mountain Pass Planning Sep 24, 2019

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4 Hudson Valley Towns Just A Train Ride Away

Grab a window seat (perfect for maximum leaf peepage) and an off-peak ticket and take yourself a day (or weekend) trip to any of these Hudson Valley towns just a train ride away. While enroute, download the free Hudson River Train Tour App for more information about the sights and stories of the valley.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Sep 16, 2019

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Support The Center at Mariandale at Their Second Annual TreeHugger’s Ball (Sponsored)

Are you a tree hugger and proud? Join the Center at Mariandale on Sunday, September 22 for their second annual TreeHuggers Ball—a fundraising event to help ensure the Center at Mariandale Center can provide inclusive and accessible retreats, services, and programs for years to come.

By The Center at Mariandale Sep 13, 2019

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Wild Earth's Fall Events for Mindful Nature-Lovers of All Ages (Sponsored)

Founded in 2004, Wild Earth continues to provide programs that send children and adults “into the woods and off the trails” to engage with the environment, learn wilderness skills, connect with friends and mentors, and develop their creative side. We’ve rounded up a few of their exciting fall programs for kids and adults designed to keep attendees connected to themselves, their peers, and the earth with empowering outdoor experiences that foster gratitude, respect, and stewardship.

By Wild Earth Sep 5, 2019

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A Guide to Hudson Valley Rail Trails

These four day-trip itineraries take you through town and country, showcasing the Hudson Valley’s natural and cultural splendors.

By Phillip Pantuso Sep 1, 2019

Tags: Outdoors hudson valley rail trail

Where to Go for LGBTQ Night Out in the Hudson Valley

There are hundreds of ways to celebrate being queer every day of the year. Luckily the Hudson Valley hosts a vast community of likeminded and proud people who can’t wait to celebrate with you. Whenever you’d like to paint the town rainbow, they’ll be there for you.

By Audrey Brand Aug 30, 2019

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Take a Swing at These Great Hudson Valley Mini-Golf Locations

Whether it’s date night or an excuse to get the kids out of the house, mini-golf is always an easy way to spark some friendly competition while enjoying the summer weather. These mini-golf locations present a wide range of aesthetics from classic moat and plastic castle-adorned, family friendly to boozy, bougie, or crunchy with a playful twist.

By Charlotte Katz Aug 29, 2019

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5 Reasons Weddings in the Hudson Valley Are More Fun (Sponsored)

For city-dwellers, New York City might be home – but it’s not necessarily where they want to get married. Instead, many couples are ditching their beloved city and taking the Metro North so they can tie the knot in beautiful Hudson Valley.

By Abigail Cardinal Aug 23, 2019

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Style, Curation, and Reinvention at Hudson's Red Mannequin (Sponsored)

Judy Hartford's boutique Red Mannequin in Hudson offers a personable, welcoming space for interesting, thought-fully curated fashions.

By Chronogram Staff Aug 16, 2019

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6 Superior Sunset and Stargazing Spots in the Hudson Valley

While the Hudson Valley offers endless locations to hike your heart out during the day, sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to plan such a trip. Sometimes it’s nicer to wait for the heat to dissipate, and take a short stroll for a sunset and the stars.Here is our pick of the Hudson Valley’s best spots to stop by and watch the daylight die (in no particular order).

By Max Freebern Aug 15, 2019

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Wedding Crashers Heads North to Basilica Hudson to Help You Plan Your Hudson Valley Wedding (Sponsored)

After 10 years of throwing their celebrated event in Brooklyn, Wedding Crashers, produced by Brooklyn Based, are throwing their first-ever Hudson Valley Wedding Crashers Fair at Basilica Hudson (a much-sought after wedding venue itself) on September 8 from 1-6pm.

By Brooklyn Based Aug 9, 2019

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7 Historic Sites and Abandoned Ruins to Explore in the Hudson Valley

Abandoned homes, rusted-out industrial facilities, crumbling caverns, and neglected towns wither all around us, but there is something about their rotting wood, moss-covered stones, and drooping façades that strike our imaginations aflame.This list of historic sites and abandoned ruins represents a small sample of the aging gems you can explore in the Hudson Valley—and they portray a rich and tumultuous history.

By Kimberly Marshall Aug 8, 2019

Tags: Outdoors Hudson Valley urban exploring abandoned homes exploring hudson valley neglected towns historic sites ruins Web Only

Only a Day Away

Fostering Hope and Healing at Tomorrow, Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary in Hudson

Michael Bucci, founder of Tomorrow, Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary in Hudson has accomplished his goal of transforming the farm he bought decades ago into a sanctuary for rescued animals, with a current occupancy of 20 horses, more than 40 goats, 15 cats, and a few dogs and chickens that also works with children and adults with disabilities. Now, he's looking for the next generation of compassionate animal-lovers to carry on his work.

By Audrey Brand Aug 7, 2019

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Five Fantabulous Events in the Hudson Valley

As August takes root, head to one—or all—of these attractive area events.

By Peter Aaron Aug 7, 2019

Tags: General Arts & Culture Hudson Valley, events, things to do, festivals, Woodstock, New York, crafts, live music, concerts, nature, outdoors, theater, theatre, comedy, Shadowland Stages, Ellenville, Kingston

Five Fantabulous Hudson Valley Events

As August takes root, head to one—or all—of these attractive area events.

By Peter Aaron Aug 7, 2019

Tags: General Arts & Culture Hudson Valley, events, things to do, festivals, Woodstock, New York, crafts, live music, concerts, nature, outdoors, theater, theatre, comedy, Shadowland Stages, Ellenville, Kingston Video

Lucky Bug Clothing Company's Cute, Comfortable & Eco-Friendly Operation

Lucky Bug Clothing Company is a true family operation crafting sustainable and adorable baby clothes from organic fabric.

By Marie Doyon Aug 1, 2019

Tags: Art of Business Lucky bug clothing children's clothing infant clothing Robin Hayes ethical business hudson valley businesses sustainable children's clothing organic children's clothing organic baby clothes

What We Talk About When We Talk About Adaptive Reuse

Adaptive reuse—the process of adapting an existing structure for a purpose other than what it was originally built—has gained traction over the past two decades, especially in the Hudson Valley where there's ample opportunity to give mills, factories, churches, even homes a new lease on life.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Aug 1, 2019

Tags: Sustainability renaissance RUPCO adaptive reuse refurbished hudson valley buildings historical preservation affordable housing gentrification the lace mill newburgh kingston

Peaks Like Woolly Mammoths

A Memoir of Hiking in the Catskills

In this essay, Lisa Mullenneaux reflects on the enchanting beauty and danger of the Catskills.

By Lisa Mullenneaux Aug 1, 2019

Tags: Outdoors Catskill Mountains Upstate New York Lisa Mullenneaux

In Good Hands (Sponsored)

Geoffrey Good Fine Jewelry’s Owner and Craftsman on His Career, Craft, and What's Next for His Hudson Operation

Master jeweler Geoffrey Good has had a hand in pieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pieces worn by Beyoncé, and bespoke pieces with stories all their own. As his operation and atelier out of Hudson grows, he talks about his career, his craft, and everything coming next.

By Katherine Speller Jul 26, 2019

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Vassar's Best Kept Secret: Enjoying Alumnae House's Event Space (Sponsored)

In addition to offering a headquarters and homebase for Vassar's Alumnae/i, the Vassar Alumnae House offers up its event space and hospitality to the general public to rent out for events and gatherings of all sizes.

By Vassar Alumnae House Jul 18, 2019

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Lauree Ostrofsky on Entrepreneurship, Community & Supporting Women Business Owners (Q&A)

A Q and A with Lauree Ostrofsky, founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business.

By Katherine Speller Jul 1, 2019

Tags: Art of Business Lauree Ostrofsky Hudson Valley Women in Business Women entrepreneurs hudson valley women-owned business

These Hudson Valley Businesses Are Dreaming Green

Whether you’re building a home from the ground up or just redecorating, go green with these sustainable makers and builders.

By Hayley Arsenault Jul 1, 2019

Tags: Sustainability hudson valley sustainable businesses green business hudson valley environmentally friendly business

The Perfect Hudson Valley Campsites for All Kinds of Campers

From waterfront camping to hike-in sites, choose your own adventure with our categorical tour of area campgrounds.

By Phillip Pantuso Jul 1, 2019

Tags: Outdoors camping camp sites

Kid-Friendly Places to Pet Animals in the Hudson Valley

Time to meet-and-greet with the Hudson Valley's cutest residents.

Looking for a fun-for-all senses weekend activity when you've got the kids upstate? We're rounded up a curated list of a few of our favorite Hudson Valley spots (including petting zoos, kid-friendly farms and animal sanctuaries) that let you get up-close and personal with the regions cutest residents.

By Max Freebern Jun 27, 2019

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Delving into the Weeds: The Ins and Outs of Hemp in NYS (Sponsored)

Marissa Weiss, an associate attorney at Walden-based law firm Jacobowitz & Gubits, offers some helpful legal tips for safely navigating New York State's burgeoning hemp and CBD industries.

By Jacobowitz & Gubits Jun 26, 2019

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Powering the Path Forward (Sponsored)

Central Hudson making changes toward renewable energy and investing in infrastructure.

By Central Hudson Jun 1, 2019

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Caving 101: A Beginner's Guide to Spelunking

A beginner’s guide to spelunking.

By Phillip Pantuso Jun 1, 2019

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Hudson Valley's Emerging Green Tech Industry

With New York’s sustainability and clean power initiatives, the Husdon Valley is a prime place for manufacturing green technology.

By Karen Maserjian Shan Jun 1, 2019

Tags: Art of Business green techology sustainability clean power

Set for Life? Insurance Reassurance from Wallace and Feldman (Sponsored)

Barry Feldman, of Woodstock-based Wallace and Feldman, Inc., understands the stressful reality of finding the insurance you need (and deciding what you don't need). Whether you're wondering "do I need life insurance?" or "how can you get the most out of Medicare?" he can help you sort it out.

By Wallace & Feldman Ins. Jun 1, 2019

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Upstate-Based Online Boutique Adolophine Sells African Crafts Direct from Artisans

From Diplomat's Daughter to Artisan Ambassador, Adolophine Lukabu Sheeley Is a Self-Made Design Diplomat

The daughter of a Congolese diplomat, Kerhonkson resident Adolophine Lukabu Sheeley has built a fair trade, direct-sourced online boutique selling authentic jewelry, bags, textiles and decor made by African artisans.

By Anne Pyburn Craig May 30, 2019

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Hudson Valley Maker Spaces

Have a cool idea? Whether it’s a craft piece, a media project, or a prototype of your brilliant new invention, Hudson Valley makerspaces can help you make the leap from idea to reality, offering everything from tech to tools and instruction.

By Anne Pyburn Craig May 29, 2019

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