Columbia County, situated between the Hudson River and the Berkshire Mountains in upstate New York is well known for its open spaces and agricultural heritage and is a perfect place for your vacation getaway at Thyme in the Country. Farmlands, orchards, scenic views and quaint small towns are all part of what draws travelers to the Hudson Valley looking for a simpler, more natural way of living with a creative and quirky flair. There is an eclectic variety of shopping in one-of-a-kind stores where the word “chain” is never spoken. Restaurants are first-class eateries where farm-to-table dining is considered a norm. This is a great place to wander on foot, on a bike, or by car. Hudson is considered to have some of the most historic architecture in New York State, and America’s history had its foundations along the Hudson River. There are many historic sites to explain it to you firsthand. Take a river cruise; enjoy a hot air balloon ride; go to a play; spend a day picking fruit; tour wineries, distilleries or a brewery; and attend a farm festival with your children. You will have fun and help out the local economy of people working together on the challenging task of keeping this county so beautiful and livable.
Things to do at the B&B:
Read…in front of a fire, in the privacy of your room
Take a bubble bath
Have a massage
Go for a relaxing walk in the snow
Gather chicken eggs
Take beautiful photographs
Paint, sketch a picture…the scenery is lovely
Ice skate on our pond
Make a snowman
Things to do in our neighborhood
Columbia Land Conservancy: Find nearby areas for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and many walking trails to follow
Art Omi Outdoor sculpture and more
Hudson Chatham Winery : Wine tastings every weekend, (518) 392-9463
Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail : Sample locally produced wines, beers and vodka.
Within a 10-mile radius of our B&B:
Hudson, NY, only 6 miles from Thyme in the Country
A small, riverfront city with roots in the 18th-century whaling industry, Hudson is now an ideal destination for art, antiques, boutiques, architecture, and farm-to-table food. The city prides itself on supporting small and local businesses, some of which can be found in the area’s historic homes. Featuring farmers’ markets, fairs, festivals, and a variety of events, you will surely find exactly what you’re looking for!
Looking for Night Life?
Club Helsinki, 518-828-4800 Basilica Hudson, NY http://basilicahudson.com
Eat Organic Food:
Main Street Public House, 12 Main Street Philmont, NY
Visit nearby Farms; bring home fresh food:
Cowberry Crossing: Biodynamic meats, Vegetables and eggs Farm at Millers Crossing: Organic produce 518-851-2331 Hawthorne Valley: Biodynamic Farm and Farm Market Columbia County Bounty a web site listing farms with local produce and restaurants with local foodNearby Historic Sites:
- Steepletop, the home of poet Edna St Vincent Millay
- Olana Historical Site. Watch the sunset from a spectacular panoramic view, well worth the eight-mile drive on a nice evening!
- Columbia County Historical Society Sites
- Bronk House Museum
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Places to take a walk, cross country ski, sled ride:
- 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 (19.0 mi)
- Edna St Vincent Millay Colony (16 mi)
- New York State Parks
- Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
Places to Rent Bikes
Enjoy artworks, Plays, Concerts, movies:
- FilmColumbia Festival
- Columbia County Council on the Arts
- Hudson Opera House
- Ghent Playhouse
- Spencertown Academy Arts Center (15 mi)
- Stageworks Hudson
- Walking the Dog Theater