EscapeMaker HQ had the best day last Thursday: we officially *took over* the Heritage Radio Network Instagram in preparation for our very own agritourism episode on HRN Happy Hour! We had too much fun chatting with the HRN gang - Kat Johnson, Caity Moseman Wadler and Hannah Fordin - about our upcoming Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours. Dutchess Tourism's Mary Kay Vrba and Dutch's Spirits' Lydia Higginson joined to provide a little history, travel inspiration, and some impressive Dutchess County trivia knowledge throughout the show. Listen to the full episode here and book your own Farm Fresh experience before they're sold out!
EscapeMaker HQ had the best day last Thursday: we officially *took over* the Heritage Radio Network Instagram in preparation for our very own agritourism episode on HRN Happy Hour! We had too much fun chatting with the HRN gang – Kat Johnson, Caity Moseman Wadler and Hannah Fordin – about our upcoming Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours. Dutchess Tourism‘s Mary Kay Vrba and Dutch’s Spirits‘ Lydia Higginson joined to provide a little history, travel inspiration,
There's no better time than summer to get out there and plan an outdoor adventure! Did you know that exciting treasure hunts await just outside your door? One amazing way to get out there and explore your surrounding areas -- the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, Finger Lakes and more -- is geocaching. Haven't tried geocaching before? Geocaching.com, guide to all things geocache, defines the game as a "real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location." It's simple! Sign up at Geocaching.com -- even simpler, download the Geocaching App -- and you can follow virtual treasure maps wherever you are to uncover clues and items planted in plain sight all around you. You can even make a day trip or weekend getaway out of it! Need inspiration? We've got you covered... Take Metro-North Railroad up to Westchester County and explore the number of hidden geocaches in the area. Maybe even leave your own! Rent a car near the Croton Harmon train station and explore the area, which is rich with agriculture, sweeping landscapes and farms to visit. While enjoying your treasure hunt, stop by and visit Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center -- bucolic, 187-acre farm with pastures, crop gardens, historic buildings and forests dating to the 1600s. Pick vegetables, have a picnic, and hike the woodland trails! After that, head a couple miles down the road to out Meadows Farm and load up on sweet corn, fresh vegetables and herbs at their farm stand to take home with you. Finish up your adventure at Faraway Farm Alpacas -- located on a beautiful hilltop farm. You can schedule a visit to meet the alpacas and friendly Icelandic horses. Learn about
There’s no better time than summer to get out there and plan an outdoor adventure! Did you know that exciting treasure hunts await just outside your door? One amazing way to get out there and explore your surrounding areas — the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, Finger Lakes and more — is geocaching. Haven’t tried geocaching before? Geocaching.com, guide to all things geocache, defines the game as a “real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.
We had the pleasure of spending the day with travel blogger The Culture Collective during our Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tour FAM Trip in June. Check out her thought provoking musings on the importance of traveling and eating local here. And get a sneak peek at some of her gorgeous photos below! Check her out @KelleyTravels. Feeling inspired to sample and explore the infinitely delicious offerings of the Hudson Valley? You can experience these gorgeous farms, sweeping vistas and delicious craft beverages yourself. Book your Farm Fresh Tour for the fall today at EscapeMaker.com/farmfreshtours.
We had the pleasure of spending the day with travel blogger The Culture Collective during our Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tour FAM Trip in June. Check out her thought provoking musings on the importance of traveling and eating local here. And get a sneak peek at some of her gorgeous photos below! Check her out @KelleyTravels. Feeling inspired to sample and explore the infinitely delicious offerings of the Hudson Valley? You can experience these gorgeous
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 - 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
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!
With Mother's Day fast approaching, we know what's going through your mind: breakfast in bed? That book she mentioned she'd like to read? A trip to her favorite nail salon? Family gathering over brunch? Flowers again? While all these gestures are lovely and universally mom-approved, maybe it's time to switch it up and give the moms in your life something new, like a weekend getaway! Flowers wilt, but experiences create memories that last a lifetime. Hop in a Zipcar or grab a train ticket via Amtrak or Metro-North Railroad and take a special lady to do something unique this year! Fresh out of ideas? You've come to the right place! Check out some Mother's Day inspiration below... Visit Ithaca on Saturday, May 13th for the Honey Bee Jubilee at Varick Winery & Vineyard. Taste wines and enjoy honey-inspired foods! Or head up on Sunday, May 14th for a Mother's Day Supper Club with Northland Sheep Dairy. $55 per ticket include cheese and cider pairing in the pasture and a 4-course supper with Good Life Cider pairings. If there's one thing most moms can agree on, it's CHOCOLATE! Visit Dutchess County this Mother's Day weekend and enjoy wine and chocolate tastings at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. The tastings take place on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th with two tasting reservations at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Prepare to be dazzled by Oliver Kita Chocolate from Rhinebeck, NY and a handful of Millbrook wines. Is your mom an outdoor adventurer? Hop on the train to Westchester where you can hike, bike and walk through trails offering picturesque scenery, parks, picnic spots, restaurants, historic sites and nature preserves along their routes. Pack a special picnic to celebrate Mother's Day and enjoy the spring season! Or maybe she's up for a fishing adventure!? Getaway
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we know what’s going through your mind: breakfast in bed? That book she mentioned she’d like to read? A trip to her favorite nail salon? Family gathering over brunch? Flowers again? While all these gestures are lovely and universally mom-approved, maybe it’s time to switch it up and give the moms in your life something new, like a weekend getaway! Flowers wilt, but experiences create memories that last a lifetime.
Get excited, Greenmarket goers! Warmer days have arrived, which means EscapeMaker's monthly market visits are about to commence. We'll be posted up in markets a few times a month across Manhattan and Brooklyn from April through the end of October. Stop by, say hello and let us help you plan your next weekend getaway! Check out our full schedule below. APRIL: Thursday, April 27th at Columbia Friday, April 28th at Union Square Saturday, April 29th at McCarren Park MAY: Thursday, May 11th at Columbia Friday, May 12th at Union Square Thursday, May 18th at Tucker Square JUNE: Friday, June 9th at Union Square Saturday, June 10th at McCarren Park 28th at Union Square Friday, June 16th -- EscapeMaker's County Fair Jamboree at Union Square JULY: Thursday, July 27th at Tucker Square Friday, July 28th at Union Square Saturday, July 29th at McCarren Park AUGUST: Thursday, August 10th at Columbia Friday, August 11th at Union Square Saturday, August 12th at McCarren Park SEPTEMBER: Friday, September 15th -- EscapeMaker's Apple Palooza at Union Square Thursday, September 21st at Columbia Friday, September 22nd at Union Square OCTOBER: Friday, October 20th at Union Square Thursday, October 26th at Columbia Friday, October 27th at Union Square For additonal info and maps/directions to the various GrowNYC Greenmarkets across New York City, visit www.grownyc.org/greenmarket.
Get excited, Greenmarket goers! Warmer days have arrived, which means EscapeMaker’s monthly market visits are about to commence. We’ll be posted up in markets a few times a month across Manhattan and Brooklyn from April through the end of October. Stop by, say hello and let us help you plan your next weekend getaway! Check out our full schedule below. APRIL: Thursday, April 27th at Columbia Friday, April 28th at Union Square Saturday, April 29th
Tax season is, at last, behind us...now what to do with that lovely refund? Treat yourself to a little R&R with a weekend getaway. Our craft beverage packages offer scenic views, artisanal eats and endless craft brews, ciders, wines and spirits. With so many amazing regions and places to visit, check out our escapes and pick what works for you! The Hudson Valley Region, located 1-2 hours from New York City by Zipcar, Amtrak or Metro-North Railroad, is known for its trendy restaurants, celebrity chefs and innovative cuisine. Home to a number of cutting-edge culinary educational institutions like Westchester County's Stone Barns Center and the Culinary Institute of America, the area has seen a rise of a new crop of malting houses, breweries and distilleries. Book packages to visit Dutchess County's Rhinebeck, Red Hook or Hudson and get a taste of the local ingredients, artisanal eats and craft brews and bubbles the area has to offer! A few must visit spots: WM Farmer & Sons, The Crimson Sparrow, The Rhinecliff Hotel, and Daughters Fare and Ale. You could also plan a getaway to the Sullivan County Catskill Region, 2-3 hours from NYC by car or by bus, and known for its tranquil beauty, rugged outdoor recreation and craft beverage trails! The area has become seriously popular for outdoor enthusiasts and beer and spirit lovers in search of a new adventure. Check out the Roscoe NY Beer Company and Prohibition Distillery! Book your vaca here. Want to check out the beautiful and bustling Capital of New York State? Book a trip to Albany County, just 3 hours from NYC. The bucolic farms (i.e. Indian Ladder Farms), scenic landscapes (check out the Glen Sanders Mansion) and rolling countryside are the perfect pairing for a warm weekend getaway to sip craft brews from
Tax season is, at last, behind us…now what to do with that lovely refund? Treat yourself to a little R&R with a weekend getaway. Our craft beverage packages offer scenic views, artisanal eats and endless craft brews, ciders, wines and spirits. With so many amazing regions and places to visit, check out our escapes and pick what works for you! The Hudson Valley Region, located 1-2 hours from New York City by Zipcar, Amtrak or
Women's History Month may be coming to a close, but the celebration of women cannot and should not be limited to one month out of the year. This evergreen celebration is as important now as it has ever been, and for those of you looking for special ways to remember and honor strong females past and present, we've got a few ideas for you...day trips, weekend getaways and the perfect spring escapes! Plan a getaway to the Finger Lakes to visit the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, NY. The Hall of Fame is the nation's oldest membership organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of great American women, including inspirations like Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Hilary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Helen Keller, Coretta Scott King, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, Janet Reno, Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, Edith Wharton, Oprah Winfrey and so many more. Make a whole weekend out of it by booking EscapeMaker's Craft Beverage Package in the Finger Lakes! Discover New York State's Women's Heritage Trail, filled with historic sites and museums that celebrate the achievements and history of women in NY. Visit the Hudson Valley's Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Dutchess County; the Matilda Joslyn Gage Home just outside of Syracuse, celebrating Gage who was a noted speaker and writer on woman’s suffrage, and an abolitionist; the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum in Chautauqua County; or visit the national historic landmark, the Susan B. Anthony House, in Rochester. Or, celebrate women in agriculture by visiting some of the female-led farms and producers across the state and in New York's citywide Greenmarkets. Meet two of the Hudson Valley's finest: Elizabeth Ryan of Breezy Hill Orchard in Dutchess County and Beth Linskey of Beth's Farm Kitchen in Columbia County;
Women’s History Month may be coming to a close, but the celebration of women cannot and should not be limited to one month out of the year. This evergreen celebration is as important now as it has ever been, and for those of you looking for special ways to remember and honor strong females past and present, we’ve got a few ideas for you…day trips, weekend getaways and the perfect spring escapes! Plan a getaway
