Just a short (under 3-hour) drive or a train ride away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, the Hudson Valley feels like the ultimate New York secret that you want to keep to yourself only to enjoy with your closest friends. We hate to spoil it for you, but the region is the furthest thing from a secret at this point. That doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it, though! There's more than enough small businesses and local makers to go around for everyone.
Made up of 10 counties, the Hudson Valley is a treasure trove of incredible dining, gorgeous hotels, and the best shopping a design lover could ever imagine. There’s a little bit of something here for everyone — the foodie, nature lover, gallery hopper, designer (yes, even your picky in-laws visiting from out of town!). As a Hudson Valley-based company, we’re thrilled to share some of our favorite local spots that make this region so special.
Located on 140 Arcadian acres with stunning views of the Shawangunk Ridge, staying at Wildflower Farms feels like sleeping in a meadow of luxurious flower fields with all the hotel comforts. Sign us up.
A luxurious mountain “almost camping” kind of stay. Perfectly nestled in the woods, Eastwind has thoughtfully mapped out their cabins to be centrally located to all amenities: the restaurant, wood barrel sauna, fire pits, and hammocks.
Piaule refers to itself as a “landscape hotel” because of the design of its cabins. Each cabin has one massive window overlooking beautiful nature views. A real modern treat!
A specialty food market with a 10/10 chicken salad sandwich. Beyond their food menu, you can get specialty stock goods to bring home with you.
Enjoy small batch ciders—and a pantry full of local meats and cheeses–whilst sitting beneath the orchard trees. It's a bit off the beaten path and this is exactly why we love it.
A very stylish brewery nestled on a bucolic farm road, which makes it the perfect place to unwind. The thing we love the most, though, is the stunning aesthetic!
A coffee shop, wine bar, communal gathering place, and shop all in one. If you like nice things, then you’re going to really like Wylde. Get the iced matcha with almond milk.
Kitchen, bakery, and cafe with delicious homemade jams and extra flakey croissants. Stop by here on your way to Art Omi for some nourishment.
Beer, cheese, and sundries. What more do you need? They have a killer grilled cheese sandwich, which in our opinion, is the best way to wind down after a long day of sourcing or designing.
For your classic upstate apple-picking experience. You can’t visit the Hudson Valley in the fall and not pick apples. We don’t make the rules!
A cross-river ferry that sails on the Hudson. We love taking the sunset cruise when friends visit to show them the beautiful Hudson Valley views.
Art gallery located in, you guessed it, a former high school building. You can’t help but feel a tiny bit nostalgic hopping through the 30,000 square feet of galleries.
The mecca of antiques in Hudson. Feels like a mirror room funhouse with over 40,000 square feet to roam around.
A treasure trove of antique furniture, home accessories, and more. A good mix of traditional, modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, and art deco pieces.
Handcrafted textiles and goods for the home. Queer-owned and ethically sourced. Perfect for a hostess or housewarming gift. Plus, Spoak members get a discount when they shop here!
A sweet European-inspired antique shop filled with delicate linens, dreamy farmhouse tables, and a back garden with pottery and bistro tables.
Curated antiques and other objects. Pidgin is located in the small hamlet of Oak Hill, which is a short drive from Hudson, and well worth the visit if you’re nearby.
A curated collection of home essentials from the folks at Upstate Down, a boutique real estate company. We're finding any excuse to head over to Rhinebeck and pick up goodies from this new shop.
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