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 Hollywood glamour feeling restaurant hidden in Woodstock. You’ll always have a good night at Good Night (sorry, we couldn’t resist).
A pocket-sized wine bar that dreams are made of. They focus on low-intervention wine and small bites like tinned fish, shrimp rolls, and butter noodles.
A speak-easy style wine bar. Ever wish you could drink wine while you shop for home goods? That’s sort of what Bar Bene has going on.
An intimate, moody cocktail bar in an old carriage house. Step inside to be transported into another era.
Named one of America’s best new restaurants. If you love savory things, then you'll love this. Be prepared to wait in line here, but it’s worth it.
Upscale deli food by day, swanky restaurant by night. Located right across from the Amtrak station, it's our favorite place to stop for a breakfast sandwich on our way in or out of town.
A modern take on a traditional arts and crafts market, bringing together unique vendors for an outdoor shopping experience twice a year in the spring and fall.
A huge environmental sculpture park by artist Harvey Fite. Pro-tip: Check out their events calendar (especially during the summer) when they have a constant stream of events happening.
The former home of painter and architect Frederic Church. The 250 acres of grounds are free to explore (highly recommend!). But the real treat is stepping inside the historic house museum—a unique mix of Victorian and Middle-Eastern design (tickets required).
Therapy in the form of a quaint botanical apothecary and dried flower shop. Feels like walking into a secret garden.
Looks like an unassuming garage from the outside, but the inside will take you by surprise. Interesting antiques and curated objects.
A small-town retail shop with feel-good clothing, small-batch ceramics, and accessories.
An old upstate secret. The quirkiest treasures can be found in this big gray barn.
The tiniest shop with the loudest home accessories. Expect to find colorful textiles and ceramics here.
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