Experience the community spirit and traditions of our county…………

Columbia county is nestled between the Hudson River and the Berkshire Mountains in upstate New York.  As a county, it is well known for its open spaces and agricultural heritage.  This fertile valley is home to farmlands, orchards, wineries and is renowned for its scenic beauty and rural charm.  Much of New York State’s and America’s history had it foundations along the Hudson River. Eighteen towns, four villages, and one City make up our county and create focal points for a sense of community rich in culture and history.

Our objective is to help you savor the sights and sounds of this area and interact with the local network of people dedicated to creating a sustainable community. 

Things to do in  our back yard:
               go for a beautiful walk
               swim in the pool
               fish in the pond
               play a game of Badminton
               play a game of Croquet
               have a barbeque
               take a nap in the Hammock
               evening campfire
               Gather chicken eggs
               Feed Chickens
               Watch the cows at milking time

Within a 10-mile radius of our  B&B:

Hudson, NY only six miles away, a dynamic blend of culture and nature combined with small-town charm make Hudson a unique getaway experience. You will find a terrific selection of antiques and one-of-a-kind stores as well as first-class restaurants and family owned eateries.

Eat organic food
                Main Street Public House, Philmont, NY
                www.mainstpublichouse.com
                Local 111 Philmont, NY www.local111.com 

Spend some Thyme reading in our library

4 organic farms
        Cowberry Crossing
                 Biodynamic meats,                   Vegetables and eggs

        Farm at Millers Crossing
                Organic produce
       
        Hawthorne Valley
                 Biodynamic Farm
       
        Threshold Farm
                Biodynamic Orchard

Columbia County Bounty is a listing of local farms and food: www.columbiacountybounty.com

Visit a winery www.hudson-chathamwinery.com

Take a hot air balloon ride www.balloonbedandbreakfast.com/balloon_flights.htm

Fantastic Outdoor Family Recreation:
www.CatamountTrees.com

Play Golf at a picturesque golf 18 hole golf course.
Columbia Golf and Country Club  518-851-9894.

The Nature Institute  www.natureinstitute.org

Hawthorne Valley School  www.hawthornevalleyschool.org

Several Historic Sites
                www.olana.org: Olana Historical Site: Watch the sunset from                 a spectacular panoramic view, well-worth the eight-mile drive on                 a nice evening.
                www.friendsofclermont.org (15.5 mi)
                www.nps.gov/mava 
                www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org (17mi)
                www.cchsny.org/intro_links_sites.html
                               
Places to take a walk, bike ride, swim
                High Falls park, Philmont, NY
                Bash Bish Falls, Taconic State Park (19.7 mi)
                Clermont Historic Site(15.5 mi)
                Olana
                Harlem Valley Rail Trail www.hvrt.org (19.0 mi)
                Edna St Vincent Millay Colony (16 mi)
                www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson
                www.bashbishbicycle.com
                www.nysparks.com
                www.hvrta.org
                www.ptny.org

X-countryskiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing
                www.bestcountryroads.com/index.php/seeing-
                doing/outdoors/1310/
                www.catamountski.com

Take advantage of the river
                www.hudsoncruises.com
                www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org

Enjoy artworks, Plays, Concerts, movies
                www.filmcolumbia.com
                www.artscolumbia.org
                www.hudsonoperahouse.org
                www.artomi.org
                www.ghentplayhouse.org
                www.spencertownacademy.org (15 mi)
                www.columbiachamber-ny.com/10things_4_08.html
                www.machaydntheater.org
                www.stageworkstheater.org
                Walking the Dog Theater
               

If you would like to pick your own fruit check the www.columbiacountybounty.com web site for a harvest calendar

For current lists of events in the area check these web sites  www.columbiachamber-ny.com
www.ruralintelligence.com
www.bestcountryroads.com