Dear EscapeMakers -- In Central New York, take your pick from eight quaint counties that each offer amenities and activities worth experiencing. You deserve to treat yourself, and there's no better place to do it than in the heart of New York State. Savor tasty flavors from one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries and breweries. After enjoying some of CNY's tastiest cuisine, consider tapping into Brew Central, America's Craft Brew Destination. A great brewing tradition and current quality put CNY at the forefront of beer, spirits, hard cider and wine in NY. Have a taste, take a tour or follow a beverage trail - the choice is yours! Brew, food, arts, crafts - explore the many fests and events that are sure to make great memories on your next trip.Restaurants in the region know that eating fresh is important, so they use dozens of nearby producers to craft unique plates served up fresh so you can enjoy that farm-to-table experience. The best ingredients come from CNY's very own backyard. Upcoming Events: July 1st Park After Dark Ghost Tours The Casper Cops tour you through a Haunted Amusement Park with a brief walk and talk about the legends and "who still roams the park." July 8th Little Falls Cheese Festival Enjoy booth after booth of delicious, intriguing and savory New York state artisan and farmstead cheeses and related gourmet products. July 14th-16th July Fest & Jazz Fest A colorful festival of visual and performing arts includes artists and craftsmen from throughout the United States - also featuring a multi-day jazz fest. July 22nd Annual Greene Arts & Crafts Festival More than 200 quality artisans exhibit their arts & crafts on the streets of Greene. Choose from an assortment of food offered by Greene area restaurants and local non-profit groups. August 8th Chenango County Fair A
Dear EscapeMakers — In Central New York, take your pick from eight quaint counties that each offer amenities and activities worth experiencing. You deserve to treat yourself, and there’s no better place to do it than in the heart of New York State. Savor tasty flavors from one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries and breweries. After enjoying some of CNY’s tastiest cuisine, consider tapping into Brew Central, America’s Craft Brew Destination. A great brewing tradition and current quality put
Thanks for attending our Country Fair Jamboree on Friday June 16th in Union Square, subscribing to our newsletter and entering to win a getaway. The winner of the 1-night Farm/Winery Getaway is ticket number 014343. If you are the winner, please contact us at 718-398-5766 for further instructions to redeem your prize!
Thanks for attending our Country Fair Jamboree on Friday June 16th in Union Square, subscribing to our newsletter and entering to win a getaway. The winner of the 1-night Farm/Winery Getaway is ticket number 014343. If you are the winner, please contact us at 718-398-5766 for further instructions to redeem your prize!
Dear EscapeMakers -- Looking for things to do with friends and family in Pennsylvania? Sign up for their e-blasts and watch for their monthly overnight package deals available only to e-members! Luzerne County and the Northeast Pocono Mountains are less than 3 hours from NYC! So much to do - Rafting, Golfing, Hiking, Festivals, Biking, Family Fun, Local History...and so much more! UPCOMING EVENTS & PACKAGES: June 20-25th - Northeast Fair Visit this Pennsylvania State Fair showcasing agriculture, horticulture, gardening, rides, and food. Admission is only $10 (includes rides) - The Best Family Value in Northeast PA! Raft & Stay Package from $239/couple Package includes overnight accommodations, a fully cooked to order breakfast for two, 2 whitewater rafting passes free parking and shuttle to the river, free wifi, fire pit, indoor pool and hot tub. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
Dear EscapeMakers — Looking for things to do with friends and family in Pennsylvania? Sign up for their e-blasts and watch for their monthly overnight package deals available only to e-members! Luzerne County and the Northeast Pocono Mountains are less than 3 hours from NYC! So much to do – Rafting, Golfing, Hiking, Festivals, Biking, Family Fun, Local History…and so much more! UPCOMING EVENTS & PACKAGES: June 20-25th – Northeast Fair Visit this Pennsylvania
Dear EscapeMakers - join us for our COUNTY FAIR JAMBOREE! Friday, June 16th at the Union Square GrowNYC Greenmarket, 10am-4pm! Pick up free info from us on local farms, wineries and craft beverage trails and also on where to go berry picking this summer!Our tourism partners include Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, Luzerne County - Northeast Pocono Mountains of PA and Dutchess Tourism, Central NY, Westchester Tourism, Visit Ithaca, Sullivan County Visitor’s Association and the Great Western Catskills – all within New York State!Come hungry and thirsty! We're doing the Greenmarket version of county fair-themed foods! We'll have mini apple cider "snow cones" and "candy apples" with honey and maple creme, berry pies and tortas from The Farmer's Wife, Martin's Pretzels smothered with Tomino Acido, distilled spirits from Prohibition Distillery, fresh cheese from Betty Acres Farm, maple popcorn from Oak Grove Plantation, apple and raspberry pies from Bread Alone Bakery and much more!Groove to live music by Mama Juke, plus we'll have raffles, games, a photo booth and prizes! For more info, visit: //www.escapemaker.com p.s. Visit us down at our Agritourism Pop-Up Shop at Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport this summer - sponsored by Edible Manhattan! Event calendar coming soon!
Dear EscapeMakers – join us for our COUNTY FAIR JAMBOREE! Friday, June 16th at the Union Square GrowNYC Greenmarket, 10am-4pm! Pick up free info from us on local farms, wineries and craft beverage trails and also on where to go berry picking this summer!Our tourism partners include Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, Luzerne County – Northeast Pocono Mountains of PA and Dutchess Tourism, Central NY, Westchester Tourism, Visit Ithaca, Sullivan County Visitor’s Association and the Great
Escape to the Perfect: Summer in the Great Western Catskills Dear EscapeMakers -- Just about two hours from New York City, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County. Surrounded by the lush beauty of a rolling mountain landscape, it's a wonderful place to experience the richness of New York's agricultural tradition. Farmers welcome you to enjoy their bounty: visit their farmers'markets and farmstands, delight in farm-to-table dining, or experience an authentic farm stay. The Dairy Festival (June 17-18) gives a taste of rural fun and their community spirit. While there, meet local artisans and craft beverage makers who make that part of the Catskills an exciting place to visit. For those seeking to enjoy the fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure possibilities abound with world famous fly fishing, boating, hiking, golfing and much more. FOLLOW GREAT WESTERN CATSKILLS! View this video for an overview, and visit greatwesterncatskills.com to plan your escape to the perfect in Delaware County!
Escape to the Perfect: Summer in the Great Western Catskills Dear EscapeMakers — Just about two hours from New York City, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County. Surrounded by the lush beauty of a rolling mountain landscape, it’s a wonderful place to experience the richness of New York’s agricultural tradition. Farmers welcome you to enjoy their bounty: visit their farmers’markets and farmstands, delight in farm-to-table dining, or experience an authentic farm stay.
Heading into the month of June, berry season is upon us in and around New York State! Plan a day trip or weekend getaway with family and friends and indulge in the juicy, sticky bliss of picking a bright red strawberry or a plump, ripe blueberry straight from the vine. This sweet season is fleeting, so check out a few spots near you in the list below and make your plans via Amtrak or Zipcar today! 1-2 Hours from NYC: Sullivan County Neversink Farm (raspberries) Amtrak to Rhinecliff + cab. 2-3 HOURS FROM NYC: Dutchess County Fishkill Farms (strawberries, cherries) Mead Orchards (strawberries, cherries, blueberries) Amtrak to Rhinecliff + cab. 3 HOURS FROM NYC: Delaware County Greenane Farms (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries). Amtrak to Hudson + cab. 3-4 HOURS FROM NYC: Central New York Brick House Acres (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) Candella’s Farm (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) Amtrak to Schenectady + cab. 4+ HOURS FROM NYC: Tompkins County Littletree Orchards (raspberries, cherries) Kestrel Perch Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, elderberries) Amtrak to Syracuse + cab. Also, join us on Friday, June 16th at the Union Square Greenmarket for EscapeMaker's County Fair Jamboree! We'll be celebrating the berry season with homemade pies, snowcones, cheese and more. For more information, visit our Facebook page!
Heading into the month of June, berry season is upon us in and around New York State! Plan a day trip or weekend getaway with family and friends and indulge in the juicy, sticky bliss of picking a bright red strawberry or a plump, ripe blueberry straight from the vine. This sweet season is fleeting, so check out a few spots near you in the list below and make your plans via Amtrak or Zipcar today!
Dear EscapeMakers -- Dutchess County offers 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities; artisanal food and wine offerings; and olorful fairs and festivals. Sunset Sensations Wine & Food Events: Thursday, June 8 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie Now in its 12th year, Sunset Sensations guest chefs rotate creating three treats for you to sample, each paired with wines by area wine merchants. Stroll along the kitchen gardens hearing a narrative from the horticulture staff. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Discover Hudson Valley Bike Ride: Sunday, June 25 Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie June 25th is the 2017 date for the Discover Hudson Valley Ride! Centered on The Walkway Over the Hudson, the world’s longest footbridge, this ride is all about discovery. It’s your choice - take it easy on a 15- or 33-mile route and drink in the scenic beauty, or make like Henry Hudson and discover what you’re made of! Dutchess Dragon Boat Race: Saturday, July 22 HRRA Community Boathouse, Poughkeepsie Awaken the Dragon! Make up a team to compete in our 4th annual Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, July 22nd. It promises to be an extraordinary day of exhilarating dragon boat races, good food, music, games, and fun alongside our beautiful Hudson River. Benefits Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dear EscapeMakers — Dutchess County offers 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities; artisanal food and wine offerings; and olorful fairs and festivals. Sunset Sensations Wine & Food Events: Thursday, June 8 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie Now in its 12th year, Sunset Sensations guest chefs rotate creating three treats for you to sample, each paired with wines by area wine merchants. Stroll along the kitchen gardens hearing a
Hardscrabble Cider is a micro farm-cidery founded in 2014 in North Salem, NY. The cidery, currently the only one in Westchester, is the brainchild of three nature-loving brothers with firm horticultural backgrounds – Alex, Kevin and Ben Covino of Brewster, NY. Farmers, scientists and businessmen all around, the brothers found inspiration in the words of local hero, Theodore Roosevelt, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”; and (Mother Nature willing) apples they have a plenty. Their family, who has a history in commercial tree farming, acquired a local apple orchard in early 2011, Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard in North Salem, NY. The brothers, having all recently graduated with Horticulture degrees from the University of Rhode Island, immediately took to the new operation and began revamping the farm, planting thousands of apple whips and consolidating for more growing space. The entire family, along with an extremely dedicated crew, works together tirelessly to run this orchard and expand its offerings each year. The hard cider operation is the newest expansion as of Summer 2015, and has launched Brothers Covino to the forefront of the craft cider scene here in New York. Hardscrabble Cider is the epitome of a hand-crafted, farm-to-bottle beverage. All stages of the process take place on the farm – from growing, picking and cleaning the apples, to pressing, fermenting and bottling the final product. The cider is pressed from a blend of all 10 apple varieties grown on site. Fermentation is meticulously monitored and filtering takes place several times to create the cleanest, freshest taste possible. In the end, the cider is hand-bottled and capped and then batch pasteurized to ensure stability. Their process makes for a handful of long days but also makes, as they like to say, “Cider worth drinking.” Learn more
Hardscrabble Cider is a micro farm-cidery founded in 2014 in North Salem, NY. The cidery, currently the only one in Westchester, is the brainchild of three nature-loving brothers with firm horticultural backgrounds – Alex, Kevin and Ben Covino of Brewster, NY. Farmers, scientists and businessmen all around, the brothers found inspiration in the words of local hero, Theodore Roosevelt, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”; and (Mother Nature willing) apples
Head up to the Great Western Catskills in Delaware County for the 6th Annual Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour. Meet the local artists, makers and farmers who make Bovina the perfect environment for creation and collaboration. Visit cometobovina.com to learn about the participating studios and farms, schedules and more. Video courtesy of Mark Foster of Foster Built Coffee. For more information on where to stay, eat and play while in the region, visit //www.greatwesterncatskills.com.
Head up to the Great Western Catskills in Delaware County for the 6th Annual Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour. Meet the local artists, makers and farmers who make Bovina the perfect environment for creation and collaboration. Visit cometobovina.com to learn about the participating studios and farms, schedules and more. Video courtesy of Mark Foster of Foster Built Coffee. For more information on where to stay, eat and play while in the region, visit //www.greatwesterncatskills.com.
Dear EscapeMakers -- Central New York is a great place to spend a weekend or a few days with the family, your significant other or a group of friends. Take the time out of your daily hustle and bustle to visit. Only a 4-hour drive from the city, there's no excuse to miss out on all of the excitement that is offered in CNY! Take some time to try something different. Experience a unique wine or brew tour by visiting some of CNY's great beverage trails. Or consider checking out some of Brew Central's most notable events, like the Third Annual New York Craft Brewers Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 10. The Craft Brewers Festival brings together dozens of New York state's best breweries from every region featuring 125+ hard-to-find and award-winning beers.Not a craft beer connoisseur? Not a problem. The summer is a prime time to take advantage of the fresh food and locavore scene in Central New York. There are endless fresh fruits and veggies, unique brews and goodies, fantastic outdoor markets and food-focused festivals for you to explore. Upcoming Events: May 13 BOOTS N' HOLLOW II AT CRITZ FARMS Join in for a one-of-a-kind, can't-miss Critz Farms barn party! Enjoy fresh foods, unique brews and award-winning ciders! May 27-28 GRILLING 101: TASTE OF FLY CREEK SERIES The Mill's Chef feature their Apple Cinnamon and Vidalia Onion Barbeque Sauces and a Merlot Steak Sauce. Rubs and meat baths will also be demonstrated as an easy way to add flavor to grilled meats. Recipes and promotions are available. June 10 THIRD ANNUAL NEW YORK CRAFT BREWER FESTIVAL The Craft New York Brewers Festival will bring together up to 45 New York State Breweries from every region of the state featuring up to 130 hard to find
Dear EscapeMakers — Central New York is a great place to spend a weekend or a few days with the family, your significant other or a group of friends. Take the time out of your daily hustle and bustle to visit. Only a 4-hour drive from the city, there’s no excuse to miss out on all of the excitement that is offered in CNY! Take some time to try something different. Experience a unique wine