Dear EscapeMakers -- In the land of gorges and waterfalls, while hiking among some of the most scenic state parks in NYS, one can certainly work up an appetite! What better to satiate that hunger than local and delicious farm fresh foods. Ithaca is home to one of the most renowned farmers markets in the country - the Ithaca Farmers Market! This waterfront market, on the shores of Cayuga Lake, offers a surprise around every corner as your taste buds are tempted by numerous vendors with delicious prepared and ethnic food offerings. Or, go straight to the source to taste the freshness directly at the farms! Pick your own fruit and come fall, enjoy freshly pressed cider, cider slushies, and apple cider donuts at places like Little Tree Orchards. Not looking for produce? Try the fried chicken and local beer at Farm-to-Food Truck fun at Stick and Stone Farm on Wednesdays through September. Book a stay on a local farm or in a rural B&B to complete your weekend getaway! AUGUST 11-12th - OPEN FARM DAYS OF TOMPKINS COUNTY!Experience life on the farm through farm tours, demonstrations, food tastings and farm animal interactions. Fun for the whole family, this FREE 2-day event gets you up close and personal to everything from pigs and alpaca to Bison and the cows making Chobani Yogurt famous! Extending your visit offers an opportunity for leisurely drives along Cayuga Lake with stops at the participating farms and Finger Lakes wineries or a swim at Taughannock Falls State Park!Then treat yourself to a locally sourced dinner at one of the many area restaurants such as Hazelnut Café in the village of Trumansburg, NY. Facebook event info here... Want to see more of Ithaca? Download their travel guide - a small, portable guide full of must-see waterfalls, can't
Dear EscapeMakers — In the land of gorges and waterfalls, while hiking among some of the most scenic state parks in NYS, one can certainly work up an appetite! What better to satiate that hunger than local and delicious farm fresh foods. Ithaca is home to one of the most renowned farmers markets in the country – the Ithaca Farmers Market! This waterfront market, on the shores of Cayuga Lake, offers a surprise around every
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,
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 -- Step away from "busy" and fall into relaxation, served up with fresh food and the craft brew scene this season in Central New York. There is so much to do, see and experience in Central New York and fall is a great time to take advantage of it all! Always a classic family trip, Central New York offers dozens of patches where you'll find gorgeous gourds and other goods. You might also get the full farm experience, complete with tractor pulls and petting zoos. CNYFresh packs 562 farms, agri-businesses and attractions into one place. Visit some of the region's best U-picks, locavore restaurants, family spots and sweet treats. With Halloween just around the corner, ghosts and goblins aren't the only spirits you should be thinking about. Central New York complements its endless craft brew offerings with homegrown, handcrafted beverages of another variety. Savor a sip from some of New York's finest cideries, distilleries and wineries in Brew Central, America's Craft Brew Destination. A great place to visit during the fall is 1911 Spirits at Beak & Skiff Orchards. The 100-year legacy of cultivating the apples there ensures that the hard cider and spirit production go from "tree to bottle," so it's always fresh and delicious. It is one of only a few in the country distilling gin and vodka from apples! Make time this season to clear your schedule and make a much-needed escape to Central New York... FOLLOW CENTRAL NEW YORK ON: GET THERE BY AMTRAK AND SAVE 15%
Dear EscapeMakers — Step away from “busy” and fall into relaxation, served up with fresh food and the craft brew scene this season in Central New York. There is so much to do, see and experience in Central New York and fall is a great time to take advantage of it all! Always a classic family trip, Central New York offers dozens of patches where you’ll find gorgeous gourds and other goods. You might also get
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 colorful fairs and festivals. Beacon Sloop Club Annual Corn Festival: August 13 Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon Enjoy locally-grown and ready-to-eat Hudson Valley sweet corn on the cob, a variety of other great food, family fun, & folk music on the Hudson Riverfront. Jazz in the Valley: August 20 Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie Jazz festival on two stages, showcasing music performed by world-class musicians. Located on the banks of the Hudson River. Dutchess County Fair: August 22 - 27 Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck Experience the 2nd largest agricultural fair in New York State, with animals, rides, vendors and entertainment! Dutchess Farm Fresh Tours: September 2 - October 29 Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie, Beacon & Wassaic Metro-North Railroad Stations No car? No problem! Experience the best in agritourism! Reserve your spot on five Dutchess Farm Fresh Tours operating on weekends with Metro-North Railroad. Shuttles will take you to orchards for apple picking, distilleries and farms.
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 colorful fairs and festivals. Beacon Sloop Club Annual Corn Festival: August 13 Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon Enjoy locally-grown and ready-to-eat Hudson Valley sweet corn on the cob, a variety of other great food, family fun, & folk music on the Hudson Riverfront. Jazz in the Valley: August 20 Waryas
Dear EscapeMakers -- There's a new local FARM TRAIL! Westchester County, in the scenic Hudson Valley, has agricultural roots. Whether visiting for the day or the weekend, the Westchester County Farm Trail gives you the opportunity to visit their beautiful farms while tasting fresh locally made food. Bordering New York City, Westchester has more than 7400 acres of farms that provide high quality, seasonal ingredients - from lettuce to lamb - to the area's remarkable restaurants. Explore the NEW Westchester County Farm Trail and experience these farms firsthand! p.s. Some of the locations are a quick walk (Farmer & The Fish) or a cab ride from the nearest train station and Metro-North Railroad even offers a travel package to Stone Barns! DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE HERE FOLLOW WESTCHESTER TOURISM ON:
Dear EscapeMakers — There’s a new local FARM TRAIL! Westchester County, in the scenic Hudson Valley, has agricultural roots. Whether visiting for the day or the weekend, the Westchester County Farm Trail gives you the opportunity to visit their beautiful farms while tasting fresh locally made food. Bordering New York City, Westchester has more than 7400 acres of farms that provide high quality, seasonal ingredients – from lettuce to lamb – to the area’s remarkable
Ithaca, New York is in Full Bloom. Indeed, Spring has sprung, and in Ithaca that means the greenery isn't the only thing that comes to life. April marks the reopening of their nationally acclaimed Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing, where you can literally kayak, paddleboard or boat up to shore. If you’re not the nautical type, bike or run to this community hub of art, food, wine and cider tasting, with live music and dancing on the Cayuga Lake Waterfront. Explore the Cornell Botanic Gardens, an area of great natural beauty and serenity - an extended living museum with a mature botanical garden and arboretum that spans for miles and miles along the edges of many of the gorges and waterfalls that make Ithaca so breathtaking this time of year. See what else is cropping up in Ithaca this Spring, including local culinary delights, seasonal farm openings and activities, and special travel packages that invite you to enjoy in the perfection that comes along with this time of year. Spring Love Yourself Package at Rasa Spa - $225 Details Cayuga Lake Wine & Herb Festival April 28-30 & May 5-7 Details Good Life Farm Asparaganza May 27 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!
Ithaca, New York is in Full Bloom. Indeed, Spring has sprung, and in Ithaca that means the greenery isn’t the only thing that comes to life. April marks the reopening of their nationally acclaimed Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing, where you can literally kayak, paddleboard or boat up to shore. If you’re not the nautical type, bike or run to this community hub of art, food, wine and cider tasting, with live music and
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If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Quick Local Getaways within 500 miles! The Perfect Pairing: Art & Wine Dear EscapeMakers -- There couldn’t be a more ideal pairing of one-of-a-kind beautiful artwork and magnificent handcrafted wine. Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes marries the two together in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in a world of art and wine, and leave feeling more knowledgeable and well-traveled. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a Make Your Own Glass lamb bead! Savor award-winning wines from the top winemakers in the Finger Lakes! Click here! Click here Explore the great visual arts that our region has to offer! Great packages to get you exploring the Southern Finger Lakes! Click here Click here Upcoming Featured Events Keuka in Bloom, April 30 - May 1, Keuka Lake Hornell Wildflower Festival, May 7, Hornell, NY Finger Lakes Craft Beer Week, May 14-22, Steuben County GlassFest, May 26-29, Corning, NY View more events at CorningFingerLakes.com Visit Sponsor EscapeMaker.com 172 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Feel free to send us feedback! Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Follow EscapeMaker.com on:
If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Quick Local Getaways within 500 miles! The Perfect Pairing: Art & Wine Dear EscapeMakers — There couldn’t be a more ideal pairing of one-of-a-kind beautiful artwork and magnificent handcrafted wine. Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes marries the two together in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in a world of art and wine, and leave feeling more knowledgeable and well-traveled. Celebrate the arrival
If you can not view this html email click here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY March 22, 2016 ESCAPEMAKER OPENS AGRITOURISM POP UP SHOP AT THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT EscapeMaker.com, NYC’s guide since 2000 to local getaways, opens the first ever pop up shop dedicated to local farm, winery and brewery getaways, running March 31st-April 24th within the historic Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport. Presented by Amtrak, the EscapeMaker Pop Up Shop located inside the Fulton Stall Market on 207A Front Street, will be open to the public Thursdays and Fridays (12:00pm-6:00pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (11am-5pm), March 31st through April 24th. Visitors can pick up info on green travel, farm escapes, apple picking, wine and craft brew trails and local getaway packages to inspire them to start planning their vacations. Drawing a 250-mile travel radius around New York City, EscapeMaker offers getaway ideas within a few hours of New York City by car or by train with a focus on farms, wine and brew trails and culinary tourism. The shop and events presenting sponsor is Amtrak, encouraging taking mass transit to local destinations to lower one’s carbon footprint. Agricultural sponsors include The New York Apple Association, Vermont Tourism of Vermont and Dutchess Tourism, Westchester Tourism, Corning & the Southern Finger Lakes, Sullivan County Visitor’s Association and the Long Island Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – all within New York State. In addition to the pop up shop hours, EscapeMaker will host three FREE tasting showcases inside the market and spilling outside onto Front street, which are scheduled for: Sunday, April 10th – Local Craft Beer, Cider & More Sunday, April 17th – Local Wine, Cheese & More Sunday, April 24th – Local Farms & Family Getaways All events run from 11am-5pm and will feature food
If you can not view this html email click here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY March 22, 2016 ESCAPEMAKER OPENS AGRITOURISM POP UP SHOP AT THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT EscapeMaker.com, NYC’s guide since 2000 to local getaways, opens the first ever pop up shop dedicated to local farm, winery and brewery getaways, running March 31st-April 24th within the historic Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport. Presented by Amtrak, the EscapeMaker Pop