Dear EscapeMakers -- Celebrate New York’s Maple Weekend this weekend March 24-25 at Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center! Hilltop Hanover is partnering with White Oak Farm (the closest sugar house to New York City) to provide visitors with a delicious and unique experience. Enjoy pancakes while overlooking the Croton watershed and Manhattan skyline. Then guests can make their way to White Oak Farm, just one mile down the road, for a tour of their beautiful sugar house! Advanced registration will be required so get your ticket while you can! There will be three seating’s each Saturday and Sunday of Maple Weekend. Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is celebrating spring with Easter Egg Hunts on March 24-25 and March 30-31. The event includes one egg hunt session, a carton for collecting eggs, a visit with the Easter Bunny and an Easter souvenir. Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is a family owned and operated apple orchard located in North Salem, NY, in Westchester County. First-generation farmers run the business and have been expanding on their offerings every year since 2011 when they began. Go for a visit! FOLLOW WESTCHESTER TOURISM ON:
Dear EscapeMakers — Celebrate New York’s Maple Weekend this weekend March 24-25 at Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center! Hilltop Hanover is partnering with White Oak Farm (the closest sugar house to New York City) to provide visitors with a delicious and unique experience. Enjoy pancakes while overlooking the Croton watershed and Manhattan skyline. Then guests can make their way to White Oak Farm, just one mile down the road, for a tour of their beautiful
Maple Weekend in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers - Imagine sipping freshly boiled sap while learning about the age-old process of tapping maple trees. Enjoy New York Maple Weekend in the Sullivan Catskills. Pack up the kids and spend the weekend at Frost Valley YMCA learning about their maple sugaring operation while enjoying all of their on-site activities like archery, cross country skiing, snow tubing and more. Visit Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup, a fourth generation maple farm dating back to 1937. Guests will learn how maple syrup is made, while enjoying samples and demos on making maple cream and candy - beyond delicious. At Catskill Mountain Sugar House, an 800-acre NOFA-NY certified organic farm, you can have a tour and a taste - they're open from 9:30am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25th. Lean about their sugarbush operation and why they never tap roadside trees. No matter which maple producer you explore, remember to bring a bottle or two home for Baked French Toast, Maple Marshmallows and Parsnip Cake with Maple Pecan Buttercream. Explore more places and spaces in the Sullivan Catskills. Get your free travel guide! Follow at
Maple Weekend in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers – Imagine sipping freshly boiled sap while learning about the age-old process of tapping maple trees. Enjoy New York Maple Weekend in the Sullivan Catskills. Pack up the kids and spend the weekend at Frost Valley YMCA learning about their maple sugaring operation while enjoying all of their on-site activities like archery, cross country skiing, snow tubing and more. Visit Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup, a fourth generation
Say "I do" in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers - If you're newly engaged, congratulations! Since there's so much preparation that goes into your big day, we'd like to help by telling you about the Sullivan Catskills - a perfect place to say "I Do". Your guests will be treated to a weekend celebration they'll never forget… Imagine fresh, local food reflecting your palette, craft spirits and a natural back drop that begs to be photographed. Our Top 6 Picks Beaverkill Valley Inn specializes in memorable destination weekend weddings. Menus are unique and individually tailored by using the freshest ingredients from local farms. Chef Galen will work with you personally to create the event of your dreams. If you are looking for a rustic country backdrop but don't want to compromise on great local food, The Arnold House may be just what you are looking for! They host weddings year-round and can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests. The North Branch Inn is a hidden treasure. Focusing on intimacy, romance and locally sourced menus, your wedding will be one for the books. Toast to cocktail hour in their lavish gardens and end the night in their handset wooden bowling alley. The DeBruce offers 14 guest rooms, access to 600+ acres of private land, several ponds, a private pool, and a culinary experience that is undoubtedly the fulcrum of your entire wedding celebration. Whether, it's for a weekend event for 40, or a day event for 250, Blue Hill is another great option. Located on the Neversink River, where you and your guests can fish, swim or take a leisurely stroll and enjoy first-class dining. Catskill Distilling Company is a really unique option - imagine your wedding at a distillery! You could go small and intimate, or big and fun. Sit
Say “I do” in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers – If you’re newly engaged, congratulations! Since there’s so much preparation that goes into your big day, we’d like to help by telling you about the Sullivan Catskills – a perfect place to say “I Do”. Your guests will be treated to a weekend celebration they’ll never forget… Imagine fresh, local food reflecting your palette, craft spirits and a natural back drop that begs to be
Dear EscapeMakers -- Take advantage of EARLY BIRD PRICING or buy the series at a discount! We've brought together local farmers, chefs and producers offering artisanal sips and bites for an evening Local Tasting Showcase Series! Get inspired to visit these great folks in person on your next local getaway!Our series includes 3 evening events and serves as a fundraiser for Fulton Stall Market, a shop that features 60+ local food & beverage producers, a CSA, and a community hub for events and education. Discover the shop open daily (11am-6pm) in the trendy Seaport District! Event attendees can sample 8-10 new tastes from food & beverage partners, enjoy live jazz, folk & Americana music, visit with neighbors, browse the shop for new ingredients and pick up local travel info to farms, wineries, craft beverage trails and farm tours from EscapeMaker.com's Agritourism Pop-Up Shop inside the market! Local Food & Wine Tasting Showcase BUY TICKETS Thursday, February 8th (6:00pm - 9:00pm) Fulton Stall Market, 91 South St., New York, NY 10038 Featuring: Cascade Mountain Winery, Millbrook Winery, Mysto Mead, Balsam Vermouth, Om Champagne Tea, Riss' Knishes, local cheese, mixed green salad by Hudson Valley Cold Pressed oils, Jessie's Nutty Cups, Lorna's Natural's sample and a local Farm Animals 2018 Wall Calendar! Live Jazz music! Local Food & Craft Beverage Tasting Showcase BUY TICKETS Tuesday, February 27th (6:00pm - 9:00pm) Fulton Stall Market, 91 South St., New York, NY 10038 Featuring: New Paltz Brewing, Island to Island Brewing, Om Champagne Tea, Granola Lab, appetizers by Spread Mmms and appetizers & cocktails by the Tuck Room's Chef & Bartender Adam Seger and Chef Greg Power, dessert by Beth's Farm Kitchen and a local Farm Animals 2018 Wall Calendar! Live folk & Americana music! Local Food, Cider & Spirits Tasting Showcase BUY TICKETS Thursday,
Dear EscapeMakers — Take advantage of EARLY BIRD PRICING or buy the series at a discount! We’ve brought together local farmers, chefs and producers offering artisanal sips and bites for an evening Local Tasting Showcase Series! Get inspired to visit these great folks in person on your next local getaway!Our series includes 3 evening events and serves as a fundraiser for Fulton Stall Market, a shop that features 60+ local food & beverage producers, a
Join us THIS Thursday 2/8! Use code: FSM2018 for $10 OFF! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Local Food & Wine Tasting Showcase Thursday, February 8th (6:00pm - 9:00pm) Fulton Stall Market, 91 South St., New York, NY 10038Dear EscapeMakers, join us for a wonderful evening featuring: TheTuck Room's Chef Greg Power & Chef/Bartender Adam Seger serving roast pig appetizers and custom cocktails, Cascade Mountain Winery, Millbrook Winery, Mysto Mead, Balsam Vermouth, Om Champagne Tea, Riss' Knishes, local cheese, Hudson Valley Cold Pressed oils, Jessie's Nutty Cups, Lorna's Natural's samples and live jazz music! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
Join us THIS Thursday 2/8! Use code: FSM2018 for $10 OFF! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Local Food & Wine Tasting Showcase Thursday, February 8th (6:00pm – 9:00pm) Fulton Stall Market, 91 South St., New York, NY 10038Dear EscapeMakers, join us for a wonderful evening featuring: TheTuck Room’s Chef Greg Power & Chef/Bartender Adam Seger serving roast pig appetizers and custom cocktails, Cascade Mountain Winery, Millbrook Winery, Mysto Mead, Balsam Vermouth, Om Champagne Tea, Riss’
Dear EscapeMakers, Make your New Year's resolution to explore some craft beverage trails! And if you enjoy hard cider, New York State is the epicenter! Book a cozy weekend in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills or the Finger Lakes or even beyond! And be sure to check out the New York Apple Association's statewide map of cider locations! Click here for a few local winter travel ideas!
Dear EscapeMakers, Make your New Year’s resolution to explore some craft beverage trails! And if you enjoy hard cider, New York State is the epicenter! Book a cozy weekend in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills or the Finger Lakes or even beyond! And be sure to check out the New York Apple Association’s statewide map of cider locations! Click here for a few local winter travel ideas!
Winter Getaways for Family Fun in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers - There's nothing like a fun-filled snowy day in the Sullivan Catskills. Whether you have little ones or kids that are grown, a winter getaway packed with family fun will leave you with memories to last a lifetime…If you're looking for an all-inclusive family resort, the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center is your best bet. Whether you're a family of two or eight, you'll feel right at home in any of their accommodations. And, while you can certainly explore the local landscape, you'll never have to leave given all the amenities. If you're spending all your time on the slopes at Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park, The Sullivan is a convenient place to bed down - as it's only a 6-minute drive away! On-site you'll find newly renovated and updated rooms, free wi-fi, a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna and more. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Beaverkill Valley Inn is a lovingly restored natural retreat, steps away from the fabled Beaverkill River. Your stay includes access to 40 acres of private hiking and cross-country skiing trails with boots and skis available in all sizes, a 60-foot indoor heated pool, locally sourced meals and a self-serve ice cream parlor too! More details here! Explore more places and spaces in the Sullivan Catskills. Get your free travel guide! Follow at
Winter Getaways for Family Fun in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear EscapeMakers – There’s nothing like a fun-filled snowy day in the Sullivan Catskills. Whether you have little ones or kids that are grown, a winter getaway packed with family fun will leave you with memories to last a lifetime…If you’re looking for an all-inclusive family resort, the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center is your best bet. Whether you’re a family of two or eight,
Valid Thurs.- Mon. only for travel Jan. 4- April 26, 2017. Blackout dates apply Up to one child aged 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Subject to availability. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA RAIL. See offer page for full Terms & Conditions. Service on the Adirondack® is financed primarily through funds made available by the New York State Department of Transportation. Dear EscapeMakers -- Cozy up to Montreal and escape across the border on a magical train ride! On sale January 1st through April 23rd, Amtrak® is offering a special $90 round trip weekend fare (Thurs.- Mon.) between New York City and Montreal. Zoom through a winter wonderland on the Adirondack® --one of the ten most scenic train rides in the world! Whether you go for the culture, the nightlife the food or the adventure, the Adirondack® will get you there rested, relaxed and ready to enjoy the city. BOOK YOUR WINTER GETAWAY! For hotel and tour packages in Montreal visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and plan your escape!
Valid Thurs.- Mon. only for travel Jan. 4- April 26, 2017. Blackout dates apply Up to one child aged 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Subject to availability. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA RAIL. See offer page for full Terms & Conditions. Service on the Adirondack® is financed primarily through funds made available by the New York State Department of Transportation. Dear EscapeMakers — Cozy up
Dear EscapeMakers -- Winter's chill has finally made it to the Finger Lakes region, but Ithaca, NY is proud to offer a wealth of memorable food and farming-related events even in the colder months. Ithaca is never short on festivals, and winter is no exception - this year's Ice Festival on December 9th will feature a Chowder Cook-off, and the weird and wonderful Rutabaga Curl at the Ithaca Farmers Market on December 16th is a party in itself. Enjoy a country-style setting with big-city amenities at one of the Farm-to-Fork lodging partners to truly complete your stay! Make plans to visit Ithaca later in the month to shop from local farmers at the Press Bay Alley Holiday Farmers Market on December 21st - or give the gift of an unforgettable learning experience with a breadmaking class at the renowned Wide Awake Bakery or a special Farmscape Yoga class! December 16th Hawk Meadows Mushroom Farm Holiday Open House Details ALL DECEMBER Local Fiber Pop-Up Shop inside SewGreen Details 2-Night Artisan Breadmaking Farm to Fork Package Details Want to see more of Ithaca? Download their travel guide! A small, portable guide full of must-see waterfalls, can't miss activities, and stories about Ithaca and Tompkins County. And check out more Ithaca Events here!
Dear EscapeMakers — Winter’s chill has finally made it to the Finger Lakes region, but Ithaca, NY is proud to offer a wealth of memorable food and farming-related events even in the colder months. Ithaca is never short on festivals, and winter is no exception – this year’s Ice Festival on December 9th will feature a Chowder Cook-off, and the weird and wonderful Rutabaga Curl at the Ithaca Farmers Market on December 16th is a
Dear EscapeMakers -- It's Cyber Monday! Meet "Mr. December" - Rocky the Alpaca from Rosehaven Alpacas! Support deserving farmers and kids by purchasing our calendar featuring LOCAL agritourism: EscapeMaker's 2018 Agritourism Ambassadors Calendar! The $20.00 LIMITED EDITION calendar features the animals you'll meet when visiting New York & Vermont Greenmarket farmers & producers in person. Pre-purchase and pick up in Union Square on calendar distribution day on 12/1 or have it delivered direct. Make sure you order by December 18th in time for holiday gifts! Get inspired! Local family vacations, wineries, group trips, romantic getaways, farm visits, pick-your-own orchards - all within a few hours of NYC! Shop a farm store, pick apples, tour a cidery! Also featured: PYO schedule and "green travel" via mass transit and car sharing! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GREENMARKET FARMERS & PRODUCERS ANIMALS FEATURED from: • Bad Seed Cider • Wilklow Orchards • Castello di Borghese Winery • Consider Bardwell Farm • Fishkill Farms • Garden of Eve Farm • Hawthorne Valley Farm • Katchkie Farm & The Sylvia Center • Lavender by the Bay • Nature'sWay Farm • Rosehaven Alpacas • Roxbury Mountain Maple • Samascott Orchards • Shannon Brook Farm SHOP LOCAL & SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY - 60% of calendar proceeds go to Greenmarket and directly to the farmers and growers themselves, with 10% to GrowNYC's charitable non-profits, like Grow to Learn, a citywide school garden initiative, and Project Farmhouse, a state-of-the-art sustainability center and event space for food education, learning, discussion and action! $20.00 - ORDER CALENDAR HERE! Follow EscapeMaker.com on:
Dear EscapeMakers — It’s Cyber Monday! Meet “Mr. December” – Rocky the Alpaca from Rosehaven Alpacas! Support deserving farmers and kids by purchasing our calendar featuring LOCAL agritourism: EscapeMaker’s 2018 Agritourism Ambassadors Calendar! The $20.00 LIMITED EDITION calendar features the animals you’ll meet when visiting New York & Vermont Greenmarket farmers & producers in person. Pre-purchase and pick up in Union Square on calendar distribution day on 12/1 or have it delivered direct. Make sure
