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. 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
- Play badminton, croquet or tetherball
- Watch the animals. They can be very funny.
- Play a guitar in the evening by the campfire
- Paint a picture of a cow or a chicken.
- Swim in our salt filtered Swimming Pool
- Take a Nap in the Hammock
- Gather Chicken Eggs
- Eat delicious Organic Food
- Take Beautiful Photographs
pond overlook
- Fish in the pond or hunt for frogs
Within a 10-mile radius of our B&B:
Hudson, NY
www.gotohudson.net
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
- Local 111 Philmont, NY
Organic Farms:
- Cowberry Crossing: Biodynamic meats, Vegetables and eggs
- Farm at Millers Crossing: Organic produce
- Hawthorne Valley: Biodynamic Farm
- Threshold Farm: Biodynamic Orchard
Local Farms and Food:
Pick fruits or vegetables to bring home with you
Visit a Winery:
Visit The Nature Institute
Several Historic Sites:
- Millaysociety.org 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!
- Clermont State Historic Site (15.5 mi)
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
- Shaker Museum and Library (17 mi)
- Columbia County Historical Society Sites
Places to take a walk, bike 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 www.hvrt.org (19.0 mi)
- Edna St Vincent Millay Colony (16 mi)
- roberts-1.com/bikehudson
- bashbishbicycle.com
- nysparks.com
- hvrta.org
- ptny.org
- www.catamounttrees.com
Enjoy artworks, Plays, Concerts, movies:
- filmcolumbia.com
- artscolumbia.org
- hudsonoperahouse.org
- artomi.org
- ghentplayhouse.org
- spencertownacademy.org (15 mi)
- columbiachamber-ny.com/10things_4_08.html
- stageworkstheater.org
- Walking the Dog Theater
Current events in the area:
- www.columbiachamber-ny.com
- www.ruralintelligence.com
- www.bestcountryroads.com
