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. 

Within a 10 radius of our  B&B you can find:

 4 organic farms
        Cowberry Crossing
                 Biodynamic meats,                  vegetables and eggs

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

Visit an area farm  www.columbiacountybounty.com

The Nature Institute  www.natureinstitute.org

Hawthorne Valley School  www.hawthornevalleyschool.org

Several Historic Sites
                www.olana.org
                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

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

Eat organic food
                Main Street Public House, Philmont, NY
                www.mainstpublichouse.com
                Local 111 Philmont, NY www.local111.com
               
And shop at proprietor owned stores to find one of a kind items in an unhurried atmosphere.

We hope your stay at Thyme in the Country will provide you with  relaxed and enlivening respite through witnessing the lifestyles and livihoods of our county in an ecological and communitarian way.