Brooke’s guidebook
Food scene
Serevan is one of our favorite restaurants. The chef, Serge Madikans, creates the most delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I've never had anything less than a magnificent meal. The atmosphere is country farm house feel- a converted 1800 house that is warm and inviting. You will be delighted by the food, friendly service and inspiring cocktails. We advise making reservations in advance.
39 locals recommend
Serevan
6 Autumn LnSerevan is one of our favorite restaurants. The chef, Serge Madikans, creates the most delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I've never had anything less than a magnificent meal. The atmosphere is country farm house feel- a converted 1800 house that is warm and inviting. You will be delighted by the food, friendly service and inspiring cocktails. We advise making reservations in advance.
Do not miss this amazing, local farm stand just a one minute drive from our house. Big Rock Farm stand located in the historic Campbell House, in the heart of Stanfordville, NY, they specialize in locally sourced fruit, veggies, dairy, meat, honey and maple syrup.
25 locals recommend
Big Rock Community Farms Market
6031 NY-82Do not miss this amazing, local farm stand just a one minute drive from our house. Big Rock Farm stand located in the historic Campbell House, in the heart of Stanfordville, NY, they specialize in locally sourced fruit, veggies, dairy, meat, honey and maple syrup.
What a treat to have a world class winery just eight minutes from our house. Do not miss the wine tasting and incredible ambiance of this lovely winery . Beyond tastings, enjoy jazz festivals, Friday night Food Trucks, , art auctions and Harvest Parties. On a lovely sunny day, sit outside the winery with a glass of wine and savor the view of the Catskills in the distance.
147 locals recommend
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
26 Wing RdWhat a treat to have a world class winery just eight minutes from our house. Do not miss the wine tasting and incredible ambiance of this lovely winery . Beyond tastings, enjoy jazz festivals, Friday night Food Trucks, , art auctions and Harvest Parties. On a lovely sunny day, sit outside the winery with a glass of wine and savor the view of the Catskills in the distance.
Just outside of town a couple of miles, Taconic Distillery's tasting room is open on Saturdays. Enjoy locally made spirits and take home a handcrafted bottle of bourbon or rye as a memento. Please call in advance to be sure they are open.
31 locals recommend
Taconic Distillery
179 Bowen RdJust outside of town a couple of miles, Taconic Distillery's tasting room is open on Saturdays. Enjoy locally made spirits and take home a handcrafted bottle of bourbon or rye as a memento. Please call in advance to be sure they are open.
Cafe Les Baux
152 Church StWonderful, little spot.
Sightseeing
Only 10 minutes south of our house, a hidden natural treasure designated one of the world's best gardens. Do not miss visiting this magical garden.
From Innisfree's website-
Recognized as one of the “world’s ten best gardens,”* Innisfree is a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design. Over fifty years in the making, it is the work of landscape architect Lester Collins, FASLA (1914 – 1993), with important contributions by his clients, artist and teacher Walter Beck and gardener and heiress Marion Burt Beck. At its core, Innisfree is about the individual’s experience in nature. Inviting exploration and even contemplation, Collins’ sweeping landscape merges the essence of Modernist and Romantic ideas with traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design principles in a form that evolved through subtle handling of the site and slow manipulation of its ecology. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden — a sublime composition of rock, water, wood, and sky achieved with remarkable economy and grace.
102 locals recommend
Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel RdOnly 10 minutes south of our house, a hidden natural treasure designated one of the world's best gardens. Do not miss visiting this magical garden.
From Innisfree's website-
Recognized as one of the “world’s ten best gardens,”* Innisfree is a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design. Over fifty years in the making, it is the work of landscape architect Lester Collins, FASLA (1914 – 1993), with important contributions by his clients, artist and teacher Walter Beck and gardener and heiress Marion Burt Beck. At its core, Innisfree is about the individual’s experience in nature. Inviting exploration and even contemplation, Collins’ sweeping landscape merges the essence of Modernist and Romantic ideas with traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design principles in a form that evolved through subtle handling of the site and slow manipulation of its ecology. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden — a sublime composition of rock, water, wood, and sky achieved with remarkable economy and grace.
We are only 15 minutes from the Omega Institute. If you are coming to Omega to experience their exceptional programs and inspirational teachers, we are conveniently located for you.
78 locals recommend
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake DrWe are only 15 minutes from the Omega Institute. If you are coming to Omega to experience their exceptional programs and inspirational teachers, we are conveniently located for you.
Rhinebeck is a charming town with great restaurants, shopping and bars. It also has a local yoga studio and movie theater. With two main streets that encourage leisurely strolling and shopping, Rhinebeck provides a great small town experience. Just outside town, the Dutchess County Fair Ground hosts a myriad of interesting events from the Sheep and Wool Festival to the Antique Car Show as well as the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Check their website for more information. Rhinebeck is 20-15 minutes from our place.
224 locals recommend
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck is a charming town with great restaurants, shopping and bars. It also has a local yoga studio and movie theater. With two main streets that encourage leisurely strolling and shopping, Rhinebeck provides a great small town experience. Just outside town, the Dutchess County Fair Ground hosts a myriad of interesting events from the Sheep and Wool Festival to the Antique Car Show as well as the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Check their website for more information. Rhinebeck is 20-15 minutes from our place.
Hiking
Just a few miles north of our house, you will enjoy the gentle hill trails, birds and creek at the Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary. If you take the trails to the elevated side of the sanctuary, you will have a lovely view of our valley.
Just a short drive north of our house- about 4 minutes- you will find a lovely, gentle hike which you'll most likely have all to yourself. If you take the trail to the higher side of the sanctuary, you'll have a lovely view of our valley.
25 locals recommend
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
6862 NY-82Just a short drive north of our house- about 4 minutes- you will find a lovely, gentle hike which you'll most likely have all to yourself. If you take the trail to the higher side of the sanctuary, you'll have a lovely view of our valley.
Home Goods and Antiques
Beautifully curated home store with furniture and objects for all rooms of your house. A mix of contemporary country chic and one of a kind antiques. Located in Pine Plains about 10 minutes from our place.
14 locals recommend
Hammertown Barn
3201 NY-199Beautifully curated home store with furniture and objects for all rooms of your house. A mix of contemporary country chic and one of a kind antiques. Located in Pine Plains about 10 minutes from our place.
Just a mile south of our house, it's fun exploring this huge barn of antique items. Kids love the civil war swords and small knick knacks of times past.
7 locals recommend
Bowen Barn Antiques
5911 NY-82Just a mile south of our house, it's fun exploring this huge barn of antique items. Kids love the civil war swords and small knick knacks of times past.