Join local tastemaker Jimmy Carbone as he chronicles the exciting recent history of New York State Craft Beverage and a new Hudson Valley sail freight project: The Schooner Apollonia. Their next docking date at Pier 16 to deliver goods to Fulton Stall Market is July 30th, so make sure you get your online order in ASAP! Order sail freight goods here by JULY 20th to pick up at the next docking on July 30th: //www.schoonerapollonia.com/dow... Producers include Atina Foods, Hudson Valley Bee Supply, Viking Maple, Greenpoint Cidery, Liberty Farms, Hudson Hemp, Sparrowwbush Farm, and Poor Devil Pepper! You’ll be supporting slow food, sustainable transportation, and New York farmers and makers with your purchase! Visit us at //www.fultonstallmarket.org Directed, produced, edited, and original music by Caylin Sanders for //www.Escapemaker.com Special thanks for video footage and photos to: Hudson Valley Malt Van Brunt Stillhouse Plan Bee Farm Brewery Strong Rope Brewery Derek Ingber & Jeremy Batchelor The Six Most Metal Breweries Backdrop Mural by Naima Rauam Fleet Captain Malcolm Martin South Street Seaport Museum Schooner Apollonia Jimmy Carbone Funding for the “Fulton Stall Market Online Food Sales, Workshops & Local Agritourism Promotion” was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG183. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
Join local tastemaker Jimmy Carbone as he chronicles the exciting recent history of New York State Craft Beverage and a new Hudson Valley sail freight project: The Schooner Apollonia. Their next docking date at Pier 16 to deliver goods to Fulton Stall Market is July 30th, so make sure you get your online order in ASAP! Order sail freight goods here by JULY 20th to pick up at the next docking on July 30th: //www.schoonerapollonia.com/dow…
Dear EscapeMakers & Car-less Travelers -- Late fall is the perfect time for a quick weekend getaway to a cozy B&B! The eco-friendly Croff House is a gorgeous Victorian inn circa 1875 and just 2.25 hours from NYC (walkable from the Amtrak station) and right in the heart of town! Let Innkeeper's Russ & Duncan treat you to their delectable homemade breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients from the Hudson farmer's market and local farm stands! Curl up with a good book by the fire or check out one of the local events happening nearby. October Special*: Book 3 nights and receive a $120 voucher to Ca Mea restaurant or Helsinki Hudson through 11/9! Winter Escape Package*: 2 RT tickets on Amtrak (NYC to HUD), $50 voucher for Ca Mea, $25 Amazon Gift Card and a bottle of wine. $195 plus tax. As the only gay-owned and operated bed & breakfast in Hudson, the Croff House has supported Hudson Valley's growing LGBTQ community since 2009! Upcoming Local Events include: Maker's Market 11/3 Bread & Cheese 11/9 Fall Flea Market 11/29-12/1 Winter Walk 12/7 BOOK YOUR FALL GETAWAY! TheCroffHouse.com
Dear EscapeMakers & Car-less Travelers — Late fall is the perfect time for a quick weekend getaway to a cozy B&B! The eco-friendly Croff House is a gorgeous Victorian inn circa 1875 and just 2.25 hours from NYC (walkable from the Amtrak station) and right in the heart of town! Let Innkeeper’s Russ & Duncan treat you to their delectable homemade breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients from the Hudson farmer’s market and local
Dine on the Iconic Grounds of the Original 1969 Woodstock Festival! Dear EscapeMakers -- Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with a farm-to-table feast on the sacred and iconic grounds of the original 1969 Festival. On Sunday, August 11, The Farmhouse Project will partner with Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to bring you their newest creation, Terrain & Table. As you arrive, you'll be greeted with a welcome cocktail inspired by the Woodstock Festival. Nosh on small bites, make new friends, take a selfie at the monument. Listen and sway to live music by Mike Miz. You'll learn more about Bethel Woods and the festival that graced this sacred ground in Bethel, NY 50 years ago. Once dinner is announced, take a seat at the most beautiful (and longest) farm table adorned with antique dinnerware, set for 150 guests from near and far. Enjoy a sumptuous family-style seasonal spread, made from local farm-fresh ingredients and global flavors. End the evening with a sweet treat - and new friends. The food, the music, the people, the place - this is a culinary and cultural event you don't want to miss. Reserve yours, today! Make a Weekend of It - Explore the Sullivan Catskills! Explore the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. You'll find 50 dove sculptures perched in villages, towns, and businesses; each hand-painted by a professional local artist and inspired by the legendary event. Visit The Museum at Bethel Woods, experience the bountiful farmers' markets, tour the craft beverage trail or get on the scenic wild Delaware River for tubing, kayaking, rafting, and canoeing. When you're ready to lay your head on a bed, you'll find a variety of lodging options - inns, resorts, BnB's, camping, vacation rentals.
Dine on the Iconic Grounds of the Original 1969 Woodstock Festival! Dear EscapeMakers — Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with a farm-to-table feast on the sacred and iconic grounds of the original 1969 Festival. On Sunday, August 11, The Farmhouse Project will partner with Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to bring you their newest creation, Terrain & Table. As you arrive, you’ll be greeted with a welcome cocktail inspired by the Woodstock Festival.
Dear EscapeMakers -- Stroll through orchards rich with glistening fruit, gaze at the hills blanketed with autumnal-colored trees, and sip a golden, effervescent glass of goodness - Ithaca is the epicenterof craft beverages and culinary explorations! Plan that leaf-peeping, fall getaway around Finger Lakes Cider Week (September 27-October 6). Located at the base of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is home to Cornell University, over 150 waterfalls, a booming craft cider scene, and jaw-dropping scenic views. With the highest density of craft cideries in NY state (10 within a 30-minute radius),it's no surprise that cider lovers flock to Ithaca for a taste! TAKE THE SPECIAL "CIDER BUS" FROM NYC! Checkout the unique and rustic lodging options at one of the many Farm Stays and B&Bs FLX Cider Week kicks off with the three day annual Apple Harvest Festival. Cider makers, pie bakers, and apple-themed vendors line the streets of downtown Ithaca offering the famous cider donuts, delectable craft ciders and limitless apple-themed delicacies. Browse the craft fair or venture into the brick-and-mortar artisan shops; stop by the farm fair to meet animals or attend a farmer talk; participate in the Monks & Makers event to meet the cider makers and taste quality cider or sign up for Coltivare's farm-to-table cider pairing dinners or an educational event in their teaching kitchen. Cider Sunday at Cornell University is an all-ages event that offers orchard talks and fresh pressed and hard cider tastings with food pairings. What ties this Ivy League college to a regional cider event? Cornell's Horticulture, Pomology (study of fruit) and Hard Cider Project Work Team have had a huge impact on NY and national cider research and production. Renowned cider makers, Eric Shatt of Redbyrd Orchard Cider and Dr. Ian Merwin of Black Diamond Farm and Cider, come from Cornell and
Dear EscapeMakers — Stroll through orchards rich with glistening fruit, gaze at the hills blanketed with autumnal-colored trees, and sip a golden, effervescent glass of goodness – Ithaca is the epicenterof craft beverages and culinary explorations! Plan that leaf-peeping, fall getaway around Finger Lakes Cider Week (September 27-October 6). Located at the base of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is home to Cornell University, over 150 waterfalls, a booming craft cider scene, and jaw-dropping scenic views. With
Dear EscapeMakers -- Break away from your normal summer routine and explore what Central New York agritourism has to offer! Bite into farm-fresh fruit while walking through a local farmers market or sip on a refreshing brew at one of the many breweries. Spend a sunny day with the kids at a u-pick blueberry farm where you can fill your basket with sweet, organic fruit. Did you know? Brewery Ommegang has a "Game of Thrones" series in which they've created beers inspired by the GOT story line. They also recently underwent an expansion giving them much more bar space and cafe seating. Gather some friends for Firepit Fridays at Brewery Ommegang this summer! As you make your way through Central New York, get a u-pick experience at Critz Farms! Check out the selection of blueberries and strawberries while enjoying a refreshing hard cider after a long day of picking. In early August, stop by the Blueberry Jam and spend the day full of live music, craft beverages and family entertainment. Saturdays in July 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and new this year Tuesdays from 3 - 7 p.m. Cooperstown Farmer's Market A one-stop shop for all your locally grown produce needs. Discover 30 growers, producers and artisans all from within a 50-mile range July 12, 19 & 25 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Rustic Ridge Winery Come on out for a relaxing evening on the deck to listen to live music and sip on an array of delicious wine. Treat yourself to a glass of Sweet Sunset as you witness how beautiful they are in Central New York. Saturdays and Sundays in July 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Broome County Regional Market Support local and check out the Broome County Regional Market. Visit local farmers
Dear EscapeMakers — Break away from your normal summer routine and explore what Central New York agritourism has to offer! Bite into farm-fresh fruit while walking through a local farmers market or sip on a refreshing brew at one of the many breweries. Spend a sunny day with the kids at a u-pick blueberry farm where you can fill your basket with sweet, organic fruit. Did you know? Brewery Ommegang has a
Join EscapeMaker for an event we're producing in December in the Seaport District! Stock up on local food, winter provisions, holiday gifts and holiday cheer! NYCEDC Public Markets presents "Deck the Stalls," a special outdoor holiday market on four Sundays: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd! Fulton Stall Market hosts the series featuring live music, multi-cultural performances, locally made food, NY wine and craft beverages for sample and sale and a rotating lineup of guest public market vendors, in conjunction with their Sunday farmers market. Additionally, there will be tours of the Seaport District and its historic ships as well as free info about visiting vendors and producers at their regular public market locations or in the Sullivan Catskills upstate. Shoppers will also get an exclusive tasting of two new NY State apple varieties just unveiled to the public: SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples! EscapeMaker.com will be there with guides and free info on local winter and holiday getaways, so come down to Fulton Stall Market in December and help us celebrate the best of NYCEDC Public Markets! The event is FREE for all ages! MORE INFO HERE: www.deckthestalls.org OR RSVP HERE:
Join EscapeMaker for an event we’re producing in December in the Seaport District! Stock up on local food, winter provisions, holiday gifts and holiday cheer! NYCEDC Public Markets presents “Deck the Stalls,” a special outdoor holiday market on four Sundays: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd! Fulton Stall Market hosts the series featuring live music, multi-cultural performances, locally made food, NY wine and craft beverages for sample and sale and a rotating lineup of guest
APPLE SPOTLIGHT: The EMPIRE APPLE! Dear EscapeMakers -- We're smack dab in the middle of the tastiest week all Fall! Find out about events all around the city during Cider Week NYC - November 2-11, 2018! Fall foliage is at its peak in the city but it's not too late to head north through New York State to pick remaining apples off the trees, or buy apples from farm stores, or visit a cidery or craft beverage trail. Visit Apples from New York for more locations, recipes and variety info and here are some great ideas for cider trail getaways!
APPLE SPOTLIGHT: The EMPIRE APPLE! Dear EscapeMakers — We’re smack dab in the middle of the tastiest week all Fall! Find out about events all around the city during Cider Week NYC – November 2-11, 2018! Fall foliage is at its peak in the city but it’s not too late to head north through New York State to pick remaining apples off the trees, or buy apples from farm stores, or visit a cidery
DUTCHESS FARMS & APPLE PICKING TOURS (VIA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD FROM GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL + SHUTTLE OR DIRECT BUSES FROM MIDTOWN - BRYANT PARK) Select weekends in September & October! Dear EscapeMakers -- This Fall, let us transport you to Beacon, Fishkill Farms, Sprout Creek Farm, Meadowbrook Farm, Rhinebeck, Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farms, Mead Orchards, Hahn Farm and Kesicke Farm for apple and pumpkin picking, cheese tasting, corn maze explorations and visits with farm animals! RESERVE NOW! --
DUTCHESS FARMS & APPLE PICKING TOURS (VIA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD FROM GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL + SHUTTLE OR DIRECT BUSES FROM MIDTOWN – BRYANT PARK) Select weekends in September & October! Dear EscapeMakers — This Fall, let us transport you to Beacon, Fishkill Farms, Sprout Creek Farm, Meadowbrook Farm, Rhinebeck, Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farms, Mead Orchards, Hahn Farm and Kesicke Farm for apple and pumpkin picking, cheese tasting, corn maze explorations and visits with farm animals!
Dear EscapeMakers -- If you've got spring fever, it may be time for your next weekend getaway. And what better place to escape to than the scenic Central New York Vacation Region? As you make your way up and out of the city, enjoy the views of mountainous landscapes and beautiful greenery along meandering roads.In just a few short hours, you will have arrived. Relax and practice your golf swing. You don't have to play likethe pros to enjoy Central New York's gorgeous golf courses. But even if golf's not your sport, choose an alternative way to get active in CNY. Try horsebackriding, diamond mining or cave exploring. As you make your way through the countryside, keep an eye out for farmstands popping up around town and along the backroads. Travelers who stop to shop them will leave with a handful of in-season local fruits and veggies. May kicks off the beginning of wine season in CNY, so cool off with something light and fruity or opt for a darker red at one of Central New York's 15 wineries. Many locations offer outdoor accommodations, so you can bask in the sun while you sip merlot or chardonnay. Make a day out of it and explore all the flavors of the region as you taste your way across Brew Central. Upcoming Events: May 26th Noon Baseball Hall of Fame Classic The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will start the 2018 season with this Cooperstown tradition. The Hall of Fame Classic, presented by Ford! July 4th 5 p.m. Ray LaMontagne featuring Neko Case at Ommegang Ray LaMontagne will perform at Brewery Ommegang's outdoor venue with a special appearance by Neko Case. May 31st 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Trivia at Woodland Farm Brewery Woodland hosts it's weekly trivia night with
Dear EscapeMakers — If you’ve got spring fever, it may be time for your next weekend getaway. And what better place to escape to than the scenic Central New York Vacation Region? As you make your way up and out of the city, enjoy the views of mountainous landscapes and beautiful greenery along meandering roads.In just a few short hours, you will have arrived. Relax and practice your golf swing. You don’t have to play
Dear EscapeMakers -- Wow, it feels like summer! And speaking of summer, we hope you join us for our: DUTCHESS FARMS & WINERIES WEEKEND (2.5 HOURS VIA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD FROM GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) Saturday, June 9 & Sunday, June 10th NEW THIS YEAR! Take Metro-North Railroad to Dutchess County's Wassaic Station and we'll transport you to various farms and wineries - no car needed! Select your own Dutchess farm fresh stops via our hop on/off looper shuttles! The shuttles will run regularly on both Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th so you can plan your own day trip or weekend itinerary! Take in the warm breeze of early June while visiting the charming Village of Millerton. Explore McEnroe Organic Farm, its garden and cider bar; sample award-winning wines at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery or Cascade Mountain Winery; tap into sweet samples and learn about maple syrup-making at Soukup Farms; or sign up for an animal sanctuary tour at Lucky Orphan’s Horse Rescue. Depending on how you structure your day, you'll be able to visit all locations. Plus, we also have overnight packages based on availability. Stay overnight at a quintessential Hudson Valley inn and ride the looper both days! This is a great way to get out of the city for a day trip or a memorable weekend getaway while supporting local hard working farmers, winemakers and artisanal producers. Just reserve your shuttle space and then purchase your round-trip train ticket and any Metro-North full-service ticket vending machine or ticket window prior to the trip! RESERVE NOW!
Dear EscapeMakers — Wow, it feels like summer! And speaking of summer, we hope you join us for our: DUTCHESS FARMS & WINERIES WEEKEND (2.5 HOURS VIA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD FROM GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) Saturday, June 9 & Sunday, June 10th NEW THIS YEAR! Take Metro-North Railroad to Dutchess County’s Wassaic Station and we’ll transport you to various farms and wineries – no car needed! Select your own Dutchess farm fresh stops via our hop on/off