Dear EscapeMakers – Take out your apron, dust off your rolling pin – it’s time to elevate your baking and cooking skills in the Sullivan Catskills! On Saturday, November 16, Red Barn Studio will host a Thanksgiving Pie Hands-On Baking Class at Henning’s Local. Learn how to perfect a flaky pie crust; you’ll be baking Double-Crusted Apple Pie, a Bourbon Pecan Pie and a Rich Chocolate Pie with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Crumbs. This class
Soak in the Last Days of Summer in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear Escapemakers - Summer may be winding down but the Sullivan Catskills is still hot! Here are FIVE great ways to experience farms, food and fun this August… 1. Farming with Kids - Saturdays August - October Children of all ages, toddlers to teens, can perform farm chores while having a great time and learning something new. Apple Pond Farm is an 80-acre organic farm and renewable energy education center offering farm stays and special programs like Farming with Kids which runs every Saturday through October. Chores start promptly at 10am, reservations not required. 2. Alpaca Farm Tours - Saturdays in August Rosehaven Alpacas opens its doors on 10am-12pm on Saturdays.Enjoy time with the alpacas, learn about them, and meet the crias (babies) of Summer. Pack your camera! 3.Cooking Classes - August 11, 15, 18 Put on your apron and get into the kitchen at Henning's Local. Learn how to preserve the harvest with lacto-fermentation on August 11, uncover the science of pie with a crust intensive on August 15 and try your hand at cheesemaking on August 18. These hands-on classes are sure to be fun! 4. Bagel Festival - August 12 From 9am-4pm, Broadway Monticello turns into "Bagel Boulevard!" Listen to live music, let the kids jump around in the inflatables, shop a variety of vendors, check out the classic cars, feast on bagels and more. 5. Grahamsville's Little World Fair - August 17-19 Mark your calendar for the longest running independent fair in New York! Enjoy three days of old-fashioned family fun at the 139th annual Grahamsville Little World Fair featuring agricultural and livestock exhibits and contests, daily entertainment, rides for all ages, an array of great food, games, vendors, and a whole lot more. Admission
Soak in the Last Days of Summer in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear Escapemakers – Summer may be winding down but the Sullivan Catskills is still hot! Here are FIVE great ways to experience farms, food and fun this August… 1. Farming with Kids – Saturdays August – October Children of all ages, toddlers to teens, can perform farm chores while having a great time and learning something new. Apple Pond Farm is an 80-acre organic
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,
