My favorite spot was Maggies Crooked Cafe, which featured green juices, overflowing salads, and tons of small town smiles. This is the closest ski resort to the lodge and in my opinion, the best! Youll thank me later. So, I made myself a promise: I would go skiing at least once a season. Howdy from @hoteltupelo, my home in #mytupelo! Hotel Dylans decor and amenities reflect its storied surrounds. So, basically, it was January or never. Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket. Perched high on a hill, this small 38-room hotel is completely integrated into nature. Growing up in Upstate New York, I had a major obstacle to overcome: I hated winter. Having really started to finally clue in to how fabulous Upstate New York can be in recent years, Id developed a long wish list of places to go. Except, we couldnt resist squeezing in one last adventure on the way out. Surrounded by 68 acres of undeveloped Catskill forest, with spectacular landscapes, natural swimming holes, and plenty of hiking trails nearby, you can enjoy all of the wonderful activities of camping without sleeping on the ground. A family donated $300K to Hochul. This Is The Place I Was Telling You About. There are several hikes nearby the lodge, ranging from easy to hard. Hotel Dylans rooms reflect its famed namesakes link to Woodstock and elements of the late 1960s are used throughout for the decor. I cant believe Im saying this, but Im even dreaming up a winter Wander Women Retreat here! The boutique hotel recently went from 11 rooms to 22 rooms and has a new lobby space. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, The outside space atScribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter (credit: Jessica Kelly), A room at Scribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter. I was sad to later learn that I missed my chance to check out the incredibly charming looking Fellow Cafe in Hunter, though I comforted myself that I already had something to look forward to for next time. at Scribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter. Heres to learning to love the season a bit more each year. I similarly grew up hating winter (despite the PNWs not even being that bad), but after spending half of 2021 in my partners home province, Quebec Ive learned embracing it really helps. As Prospect is closed Monday and Tuesday nights, it was my one chance to try it for dinner, and I was glad I did. Gorgeous hand-printed wallpaper in our cozy suite, Campfire and Adirondak chairs best way to wind down the day, There's room for romance if you're asking for it. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Love. While everyone waits in line at the diner down the road Ill be sitting by the creek enjoying a mimosa watching the ducks fly in formation. Review: 'Anna in the Tropics' poetic to a fault at Barrington Stage, Springsteen fans: Expect fast, pricey ticket sales, Things to do this weekend in the Hudson Valley, Things to do this weekend in the Capital Region, When inflation came for summer's guilty pleasures, Updated: Concerts coming to the Capital Region, Cool down and chill out with these photos of a different time winter, 4-H Clubs back in business at county fairs, Movie Quiz: Nope, no, nah, uh-uh, negatory, The shape is the thing at Saratoga Arts' exhibit, Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for governor, assaulted at upstate rally, State workers get nice surprise: Vesting after 5 years is back, Lake George beachgoer in critical condition. Enoying the sunshine at a nearby swimming hole, If you're lucky to stay at the Lodge Suite, this is what you'll find. From the picturesque snow on the trees to the peak-New-York geological limestone rock formations to the dramatic icicles dripping from the mountain, I felt like I was in an arctic themed screensaver set. Youre all good in the winter, but if youre going for a hike in the warmer months be prepared you may have a black bear encounter. Set your out of office.

While some rooms have their own fireplaces, others have balconies and cozy indoor seating areas. We attempt to limit our use of cookies to those that help improve our site. Next, some of my Brooklyn friends came upstate for a weekend of winter fun and we skiied at West Mountain (still to be blogged!). About two hours northwest of New York is Scribner's Catskill Lodge, a perfect rural lodge to escape the city surrounded by mountains in a cozy space. You can rent equipment here and buy tickets on the website. Yes but only in specific room.

Packaged smore kits are placed in each room for guests to toast at the fireside in the evening. During the cooler months, the hotel has a synthetic ice-skating rink free for visitors to use. It was the prefect time to just relax. Guy Chirico's original 1966 design has a modernist inspiration and its interior is summed up in one word: cozy. I was intrigued to read that it is considered an friendly alternative to artificial ice skating rinks due to its lack of need for water and energy to freeze said water, but we just couldnt seem to get a glide going. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Privacy Policy | Copyright 2009 2022 Alex in Wanderland. After a busy holiday season, wedding, and New Year, I couldnt wait to unwind for a few days somewhere cozy. Its the highest cascading waterfall in the state, dropping over 260 feet over two tiers. I didnt mind. Please check your email for a confirmation message. Im thrilled to report that sat by the warm fire with a cold bottle of wine, laughing and catching up with one of my best friends, I was reminded that love comes in all forms. It was powerful proof that it works finding something to love and look forward to about winter, even if its just a few days here and there, really does the soul good. Ive spent many winters in warm destinations but this would be a nice change. While we could have gotten back in the car and driven over to the West Side of the mountain, we couldnt get there from the slopes without skiing a black diamond, so we opted to save that for another time.

Welcome to my blog. While the communal space and restaurant give off more of a modern rustic cabin vibe, the 38 guest rooms are clean and minimal (think contemporary). If youre planning to do a bit of hiking or trail walking in the winter these really come in handy. In the summer theres a really cool human-made beach at the resort as well. We care about your privacy. Cant wait to see what else you get up to in 2022! The real star of the show, however, was next door at Elevated Wine and Spirits, a must-stop for wine and spirit lovers. The wood and the different cast iron fireplaces and stoves in each room evoke that warm feeling, typical of mountain refuges. It gets chilly in the mountains all year round! Local artists such as Emily Johnson and The Catskill Kiwi took care of the creative side of the rooms with photographs of landscapes and handwoven pendants selected by the hotel. I drove the blink-and-youll-miss-it length of the town of Hunter, stopping to admire a few cute standout cabins, before doubling back to Tannersville, the slightly emphasize on slightly bigger and buzzier town ten minutes down the road. So as part of my resolution to do more for me this year, I decided that despite my chaotic to do list and busy schedule ahead, I was going to carve out a few days for something special. Three hours later, wed done each run within our range a couple times. My name is Marilyn and Im a pop artist as well as the creator and founder of The Lunar Phase Blog, where you can find versatile style for every occasion. I, My my, Mobile made me When you step inside, the sunlight floods in, blanketing the pale wooden floors and bookshelves with a natural glow. I came home when the temps were high and the sun was shining. This place looks great! It was settled by the Dutch and was used early on as a rural escape for the first vacationers out of New York City. Each room is decorated with bright colors, patterns and beautiful antiques that make the space its own. For example, the West King Room is tied to the 1969 Woodstock Art & Aquarian Exposition and includes the original footprint of the building from the same time-period. Trust that they want nothing to do with you just as you want nothing to do with them, but in case you experience this youll want to be well equipped. Subscribe to receive regular new blog posts, our monthly Alex in Wanderland newsletter, or our Wander Women Retreats announcements or all three! Are you a winter fan or foe? The atmosphere at Scribners if more of the lax side, theres. It really was that good I instantly wanted to share it with all of you. Sustainable, as all of the design aspects are vintage or thrifted by the owners, In-room massages offered. Traveling the world and showing you a few of our favorites places. The lodging and the amenities can be an incredible experience by itself. Stay has a bohemian vibe, artistic interior design elements and even vinyl records made available to guests from the front desk. This is a carousel. Kaaterskill Falls has been on my New York bucket list for ages, and its just ten minutes down the road from Hunter on the way back towards Albany. If youre looking for a place to unwind, then Scribners is the place for you. The Making of the No Pasa Nada Music Video, The Meaning Behind i do Marilyns New Country-Pop Single, The Making of Im Not Sorry Music Video by Marilyn Hucek. Enjoy a glass of wine or simply relax in the Adirondack chairs on the balcony overlooking the mountains before heading out for a walk around the grounds. Although Id look into the swimming holes in the area if youre looking to cool off. For me, it was perfectly located between my sisters wedding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and my next destination of Albany, New York. We will be sending you city guides, our digital magazine, and places we just really want to tell you about. In addition to being a beautiful stretch of land, the Catskill Mountains area is full of various boutique accommodations with rustic touches and dazzling views. Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441, USA, 5340 New York 28, Mount Tremper, New York 12457, USA, Hotel Location 37 Alpine Road, Big Indian, NY, 12410. The park is mostly New York state-managed forest preserve within the Catskill Mountains that sits west of the Hudson River and contains more than 30 peaks above 3,500 feet. And yes, there are many fireplaces. Jess and I talked later about how the memories of this trip really did fuel us through some dreary January stretches. For the room furnishings, Studio Tack contacted local designers such as Fort Standard and Fern NYC. My first time back on the slopes in a decade, I realized that it was indeed a balm to the winter blues I was outside, I was moving, I was exploring. Hope you have a nice stay! I grew up skiing, and while Id never been very good, I certainly got rusty after ten years of swapping snow for sand. Having briefly considered cancelling the whole shebang for many reasons, I could not have been more grateful I stuck to the admittedly altered plan. New York has paid the family business $637M. Dog alerts owner to late-night intruder: a rattlesnake in the house, LEGO is releasing a massive 2,800-piece Bowser set, Costco announces price hikes on 2 items at its beloved food court, Here's how to get a free $20 credit for Prime Day. The restaurant on the grounds, Prospect, has a menu full of delicious options like creamy ricotta toast and rich Highland Hollow Ribeye with potatoes and smoked marrow butter.. And I have. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Enjoy the journey itself; take a road trip, sit in the window of a train or on the deck of a boat. Make memories you'll treasure. Id recommend this place for brunch only. Smores and boozy hot chocolate by the many fireplaces at Scribers. I'm a New York native who left my home to explore the world slowly and thoroughly. And I was going to splurge. As I mentioned to you via Instagram, I would LOVE to attend a retreat in this little corner of the world, so please plan away. Which is why Im so glad to be back here. To learn more about cookies see our Privacy Policy.

Have you tried snow shoes? Im trying to embrace the cold here in Oklahoma, being outdoors, hiking and walking the dogs but Im ready for sunshine, beaches and sand in my toes! Truly, we couldnt have asked for a more beautiful day. Guess what's inside! That looks like a phenomenal place for a ski weekend! However, the staff was genuinely apologetic about it, and treated me to dinner and delicious cocktails at Prospect, their onsite restaurant, as a result. That night, long after the sun had set, my dear Jess made it down from Albany. Jess had a similar ski and winter history to me childhood full of it, adulthood resenting it and was suspicious of my insistence that we purposely spend a day with icy winds in our face. Look at me, blogging something in the same month it happened, as promised! What could be considered an amenity is that the hotel doesn't have great cell phone service (but there is complimentary Wi-Fi if you really need it). Located in Woodstock, an area known for attracting musicians and artists over the years, the hotel with the motto Peace. Each room is decorated with custom, hand-printed wallpaper. We chatted to some of our fellow guests; a very international crowd for Upstate I think by that point Id heard four different languages spoken at Scribners, which was so fun! And then we were back out into the wild winter forglice skating at sunset at Scribers Rink, with our reservation timing inspired by the previous nights sunset show! Skiing, skating, hiking we really hit the cold weather trifecta of outdoor activities, with some cozy luxury scattered in for good measure. After congratulating ourselves for lasting so long over lunch at the base of the mountain (which was nothing special by the way why hasnt a mountain like this with such a bougie crowd seriously glowed up their food and beverage options, I wonder!) Website design by HTEL WEEKEND CREATED ON SQUARESPACE | COPYRIGHT HTEL WEEKEND LTD, 2022. It was a three and a half hour drive from Philadelphia and I arrived to the tiny mountain town of Hunter after dark. Jessica Kelly is a travel journalist and photographer with a focus on culinary and adventure travel living in Upstate New York. We sprinted out in our bathrobes and basked in the warmth, the perfect note to end a wintery weekend on and daydream about the retreat were cohosting together in a similarly steamy climate. The rooms are simple, but comfortable, with elegant pops of color from accent pillows and blankets. The air outside Scribner's Catskill Lodge is filled with the scent of cedar and pine, with the background noise of soft crackling wood burning on the fire pits. Heres the hot (cold?) (Id also briefly considered booking two room types for the three nights as it was cheaper to do so but ironically decided against it for the inconvenience, ha.). We couldnt help but wonder how beautiful it would be on a sunny blue sky day like the previous one but we were grateful to have had even one! This is part of a full on resort. I made it back to Scribners just in time for sunset, which, despite my melting iciness towards winter, I still resented the early hour of. We referenced the All Trails maps and after parking at Laurel House trailhead, went first to the overlook before continuing down to the base of the waterfall. With my heart feeling quite bruised, I was tempted to cancel wouldnt it just be sad with someone else? Walk barefoot and tilt your head up to the sun. She's written for over 10 different local publications throughout New York, the Huffington Post, Insider, Wine Enthusiast, Kitchn, AAA World Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Food 52, AAA Northeast, Eater, Thrillist, Roadtripper, Bon Appetit, AARP, Matador Network, Lonely Planet, among others. We spent our time hanging out on the balcony (check the gorgeous view below) , lounging by the fire pit and pool, decompressing in the sauna, and of course indulging in the delicious drinks and food. It was the perfect length and difficulty level for the days cold chill. Its free for guests, you just have to reserve a time at reception which are easy to nab on sleepy mid-week days. (credit: Jessica Kelly), Ricotta toast (and beer!) (credit: Jessica Kelly). You can also work out, sauna, steam and enjoy the hot tub!

My first room came with a bottle of white wine and homemade cookies, sent by my thoughtful sister as a thank you for helping with the wedding, and the next came with a bottle of red wine and smores supplies, sent by the hotel as a thank you for being chill about the room mishap. we were back to Scribners to warm up, relax, and snooze by the fire.

Travel for yourself, not for others. Woodstock's Hotel Dylans decor and amenities reflect the area's arts and music vibe. It was one for the books, and I ran from one corner of the lodge to another soaking up every angle and running inside and then back out to face the biting cold just to get one last glimpse. Embrace a slower pace and get to know the heart of your destination. Like me, once we were layered up in our wildly activity-inappropriate wear, and sweating from the exertion of putting on our rental gear, Jess started to warm up to the idea, mentally and physically. Located in the hamlet known as Big Indian, in the town of Shandaken, where the Esopus Creek runs throughout the hotel sits perfectly atop Alpine road and is tucked within the 700k acres of Catskill Park, New York. Love your post . take: glice skating was not for us, though I am very willing to embrace the idea that we were doing something wrong. Outdoor yoga/cowboy yoga options once a week, Lovely in-room breakfast/brunch and a yummy dinner menu with several vegan options, Reggae Bingo, live vinyl DJ, incredible cocktails and mixologists. Pool table, shuffle board and board games. Tell me in the comments! But, a few years ago, life unexpectedly brought me back around to the land of four seasons, and after months of bracing against reality, I finally started to warm up what my Capital Region neighbors had been telling me my whole life: to survive winter, you must embrace a winter sport. In 2022, looking at my busy schedule for the year ahead, I realized Id be out of wintery climates for the bulk of the ski season poor me, I know! The thoughtful little touches at Scribners were plentiful like this hand-illustrated map of the area. Three of my keys to happiness. Sign up to the Htel Weekend newsletter to receive travel inspiration, news & exclusive stories, plus 10% off your first order at the Souvenir Shop. Alabama was my 25th st, You know that old saying or country song l, Two week, three states, countless friends and a, Announcing Wander Women Hudson Valley: A Fall Foliage Yoga Retreat, Getting Into the Swing of the Season in New York State, Wander Women Koh Tao Recaps Part III: All Good Things, Wander Women Wednesdays: Announcing Our First Beginner Dive Retreat in Thailand, Copyright 2009 2022 Alex in Wanderland. We carefully checked the online mountain map can we not get a live on with the closed trails marked, Hunter?! Your adventures look so pretty! With the Catskills being a short drive from the Capital Region, its not uncommon to hear buzz from locals about heading out to the "hills" to grab a bite to eat from Phoenicia Diner or to hike Kaaterskill Falls on a nice day, but dont rule it out as a quick overnight escape. Known for welcoming a new generation of urban explorers this property along with its on site restaurant, Prospect, has a great reputation amongst the locals. Every room includes a private deck and a sexy copper clawfoot tub! Its on my list of places to go soon Thanks for sharing! Since then, my friend Steffi calls me her migratory bird. Without dwelling too long on what could have beens, Ill confess that I planned this trip originally as a romantic getaway that it turns out my enthusiasm wasnt matched for. But, back to the rooms both were lovely. Subtle lodgy exteriors.. just wait till you walk in! With Prospect closed, and having enjoyed the Hyphen pop-up the previous night, we decided to go offsite for a fresh dinner experience. The next morning it was time to embrace our final Scribners experience: sunrise in the sauna! Which, after a morning of lounging, sipping tea by the fire, and soaking up the hygge vibes of the lodge, I set out to do a little exploring of the next day. A cozy flannel fits perfectly with the design of the hotel. Which is how I found myself at Scribners Lodge in Hunter Mountain, New York. The next day, after breakfast overlooking the blue-sky-framed slopes, Jess and I made our way to Hunter Mountain. I could hold no grudges. Much more our speed? Your email address will not be published. We didnt go far Hunter Mountain Brewery was just down the road. You can choose the perfect trail for you on All Trails.

They have their own Estonian Saunaturned into a speakeasy. The Urban Cowboy Lodge is perfect for visitors that love a little extra privacy.

Tannersville was full of color in the daylight and I immediately clocked a cute yoga studio, a chic home design store, and plenty of charm. Still, it was worth the laugh, the novelty, and the $5 skate rental, easy. Instead, guests can head back to a room with big comfortable beds, high ceilings, clawfoot bathtubs or cedar outdoor soaking tubs on private decks (depending on your room selection) after a day of exploring the mountains. It's more of an adult playground. Cuisine inspired by the offerings of the Hudson Valley.

Im just a little obsessed with photography, scuba diving, and reading guidebooks to countries I have no immediate plans to visit. On the grounds, Scribners has a private sauna (sign up for a time slot at the front desk) to warm you up before heading to dinner. and would interview the attendants at every chair lift to make sure we werent getting in over our heads. Where were at: Im sharing my journey in 2022, including this trip to Hunter, New York from this January! Located between Albany and New York City is 700,000 acres of beautiful mountain scenery of the Catskill Park. I found a secret nugget of a brunch spot right down the road from the lodge off state route 28 Woodnotes Grille!!!! I started out that year with a day trip to Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts, followed the next season by a weekend trip to Big Bear Lake in California with my dad. How wonderful to have those that show up for us in those moments we need to feel it most. Thank you! Hello there! I cured this the easiest way I knew how: moving to across the world to Thailand at twenty one and never looking back. Yet on this particular evening or more accurately, afternoon! Sign up for our newsletter to get the scoop on the best hotels, future forward culture and celebration around the world. Catskills offer variety for overnight escapes. Mondays and Tuesdays are sleepy on the mountain, as one Prospect bartender had warned me. You can reach her on Instagram @adventures.are.waiting. Seek out hidden gems and soak up the atmosphere. And I cant tell you how well it worked at bringing a little wonder to my winter. We loved hearing everyones perspectives on our virtual backyard. If youve ever made it up to the Catskills then chances are youve heard of Scribners Catskill and Lodge. Log in. My mom told me that even as a very young child, I exhibited signs of seasonal depression and came alive again each year in the spring.