Brooke’s guidebook

Brooke
Brooke’s guidebook

Food scene

Critically acclaimed Stissing House made the 2023 New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America. It's just 8 minutes north of our house on Rt 82. Serevan in Amenia is also wonderful!
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.
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Serevan
6 Autumn Ln
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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.
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.
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Big Rock Community Farms Market
6031 NY-82
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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.
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.
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Винодельня и виноградники Миллбрук
26 Wing Rd
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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.
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.
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Taconic Distillery
179 Bowen Rd
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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.
Wonderful, little spot.
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Cafe Les Baux
152 Church St
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Wonderful, little spot.
Critically acclaimed Stissing House made the 2023 New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America list. We've loved this restaurant for many years. Located in an historical road house built in 1792, its storied past includes entertaining political and cultural figures for over two centuries. The interior is incredibly charming and warm. The food is phenomenal. If they are booked, they take walk-ins and often you can eat at the bar. Don't miss this incredible spot just 8 miles north of us in Pine Plains!
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Stissing House
7801 S Main St
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Critically acclaimed Stissing House made the 2023 New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America list. We've loved this restaurant for many years. Located in an historical road house built in 1792, its storied past includes entertaining political and cultural figures for over two centuries. The interior is incredibly charming and warm. The food is phenomenal. If they are booked, they take walk-ins and often you can eat at the bar. Don't miss this incredible spot just 8 miles north of us in Pine Plains!
Great small town grocery store in Pine Plains 8 miles north. Closed on Sundays..FYI
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Peck's Food Market
2991 E Church St
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Great small town grocery store in Pine Plains 8 miles north. Closed on Sundays..FYI
Amazing tiny, but upscale butcher shop and deli that carries gourmet items. It's just a mile west on 44 once you exit the Taconic Parkway. Worth a stop if you love meat and Italian goodies.
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Quattro Farm Store
2251 US-44
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Amazing tiny, but upscale butcher shop and deli that carries gourmet items. It's just a mile west on 44 once you exit the Taconic Parkway. Worth a stop if you love meat and Italian goodies.
A wonderfully curated wine shop run by a French man who knows his wine! You will not be disappointed. Great selections at all price points. Free tastings on Saturdays.
Le Caviste
2256 Bulls Head Rd
A wonderfully curated wine shop run by a French man who knows his wine! You will not be disappointed. Great selections at all price points. Free tastings on Saturdays.

Sightseeing

Innisfree Garden is often on the Top 10 Gardens in the World lists. A magical place. Millbrook Vineyards is an iconic stop in the Hudson Valley.
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.
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Сад Иннисфри
362 Tyrrel Rd
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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.
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.
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Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake Dr
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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.
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.
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Rhinebeck
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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.
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.
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Винодельня и виноградники Миллбрук
26 Wing Rd
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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.
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.
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Taconic Distillery
179 Bowen Rd
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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.

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. Also, the Pine Plains Fire Tower hike just a few miles further north is breath taking. Both have wonderful 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.
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Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
6862 NY-82
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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.

Home Goods and Antiques

Awesome, huge antique store just 1 mile south of our place on Rt 82. It's fun exploring this huge barn of antique items. Kids love the civil war swords and small knick knacks of times past.
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Bowen Barn Antiques
5911 NY-82
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Awesome, huge antique store just 1 mile south of our place on Rt 82. It's fun exploring this huge barn of antique items. Kids love the civil war swords and small knick knacks of times past.
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.
Хаммертаун, Пайн Плейнс, Нью-Йорк 12567, США
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.