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Catskill Mountain Region SEPTEMBER 2020 COMPLIMENTARY GUIDE catskillregionguide.com

THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS WELCOME YOU! With a Special Section: Route 28: The Catskill Mountain Scenic Byway

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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 9 September 2020

PUBLISHERS Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Sarah Taft

ADVERTISING SALES Barbara Cobb Steve Friedman

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & ARTISTS Billie Chernicoff, Joan Oldknow, Tamas Panitz, Jeff Senterman, Sarah Taft, Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson & On the cover: Photo by Francis X. Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com Robert Tomlinson

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 4 WE WILL DANCE AGAIN: A Virtual Production to be Candy McKee Released Online on September 12 Isabel Cunha, Justin McGowan & Emily Morse By Joan Oldknow & Sarah Taft

PRINTING Catskill Mountain Printing Services 6 THE POLLINATOR PAVILION AT THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE DISTRIBUTION Catskill Mountain Foundation 10 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL: 2020 Edition Moves to Drive-Ins and Online EDITORIAL DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: September 10 The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is published 12 times a year 12 THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS WELCOME YOU! by the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc., Main Street, PO Box 924, Hunter, NY 12442. If you have events or programs that you would like to have covered, please send them by e-mail to tafts@ 21 ROUTE 28: THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS SCENIC BYWAY catskillmtn.org. Please be sure to furnish a contact name and include your address, telephone, fax, and e-mail information on all correspondence. For editorial and photo submission guidelines WINDHAM MANOR send a request via e-mail to [email protected]. 28 The liability of the publisher for any error for which it may be held legally responsible will not exceed the cost of space ordered CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY or occupied by the error. The publisher assumes no liability for 31 errors in key numbers. The publisher will not, in any event, be PORTFOLIO: Autumn Hiking in the Catskill Mountains, liable for loss of income or profits or any consequent damages. The Catskill Mountain Region Guide office is located in Photographs by Francis X. Driscoll Hunter Village Square in the Village of Hunter on Route 23A. The magazine can be found on-line at www.catskillmtn.org by clicking on the “Guide Magazine” button, or by going directly 38 TODAY BUILDS TOMORROW: What’s With Beef? to www.catskillregionguide.com By Robert Tomlinson 7,000 copies of the Catskill Mountain Region Guide are distributed each month. It is distributed free of charge at the Plattekill, Sloatsburg and New Baltimore rest stops on the A GREENE COUNTY GARDEN IN SEPTEMBER New York State Thruway, and at the tourist information offices, 39 restaurants, lodgings, retailers and other businesses throughout By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson Greene, Delaware and Ulster counties. Home delivery of the Guide magazine is available, at an additional fee, to annual members of the Catskill Mountain 40 STRING DANCES: Foundation at the $100 membership level or higher. ©2000 Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc. Paintings by Tamas Panitz, Poems by Billie Chernicoff All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. All photo- 48 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS graphic rights reside with the photographer. By Jeff Senterman 54 DONATE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 55 THE FOURTH ANNUAL SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR 7971 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 924 CREATIVE ARTS POTTERY FESTIVAL HUNTER, NY 12442 PHONE: 518 263 2000 • FAX: 518 263 2025 WWW.CATSKILLMTN.ORG 56 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS September 2020 • GUIDE 3 The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents a production of the Orpheum Dance Program Nikita Boris. Photo byNeville Rachel

We Will Dance Again A Virtual Production to be Released Online on September 12

By Joan Oldknow and Sarah Taft

n Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:30 pm, Catskill adjusted so that the kids could continue to dance. About two OMountain Foundation’s Orpheum Dance Program will weeks before the shutdown she started making changes, begin- present We Will Dance Again, a pre-recorded live performance ning each class with a group hand washing session, and pulling consisting of ballet solos and duets performed by professional everyone off the barres and spacing them on the floor. Class no dancers at the Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center in longer ended with the traditional handshake and curtsey. When Tannersville, NY. Also participating in this virtual performance it became clear in March that no gatherings of any kind would will be Orpheum Dance Program alumni dancers performing be allowed, Victoria downloaded Zoom and began to teach her their own choreographed contemporary pieces, with profession- dance classes online. Community parents and students adjusted als and select students from Victoria Rinaldi’s community ballet to this “new normal” in an impressive way: parents erected barres classes dancing outdoors in the final scene of A Midsummer in their living rooms, moved furniture and rearranged schedules, Night’s Dream. so that their children could attend the Zoom classes. Victoria’s former dance students, too, away at college and at We Will Dance Again the cusp of stellar careers, suddenly found themselves in quaran- Dance has always been a way to bond, celebrate and show emo- tine, with no dance opportunities in sight. The Orpheum Dance tion. In March, when all of our lives were altered seemingly Program’s Spring Recital in May was cancelled. Sydney Henson’s overnight, dancers had to find alternative ways to share their gifts competition in Youth America Grand Prix finals in April and her with each other and with the public. Victoria’s Community Ballet summer intensives at Royal Ballet London, Princess Grace Acad- Class was no exception. Knowing how important these classes are emy Monaco and Dutch National Ballet were all cancelled. Ste- to the young people of the mountaintop, Victoria immediately phen Colon was accepted to the New York State Summer School

4 • www.catskillregionguide.com of the Arts, but that was cancelled. Orlando Harbutt and Freeda Handelsman had been selected to participate in the prestigious Springboard Danse in Montreal, which was also cancelled. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, scheduled for August at the Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center, was cancelled. Undaunted, these young pre-professionals attempted to work hard on their own during the shutdown by taking classes online or dancing alone in a studio. Their hearts and bodies wanted to dance, but their motivation was starting to wane. When these students found themselves back home this summer, they wanted to take advantage of the online classes being offered by their former teacher … and Victoria was more than happy to oblige! They began their own online classes, which were Sydney Henson supplemented with socially-distanced private quarantine sessions. Once the focus and motivation of regular classes returned, Dance and the arts have always sustained humanity through- the question remained: when will we perform again? Perfor- out history. People dance for many reasons, but maybe dance mance, and sharing the gift of dance with others, remains close expresses what we feel in our hearts, “We Will Dance Again.” to the hearts of every dancer. With no possibility of a full indoor or outdoor performance, the idea of solo, duet and small socially- The Details … And How to Register distant groups participating in a pre-recorded performance event With underwriting provided by Catskill Mountain Foundation online began to take shape. We Will Dance Again was born. and private sponsors, tickets to We Will Dance Again will be available online at no charge to viewers. Your support for the Or- About the Performance pheum Dance Program is appreciated. Online release of this event Dancers who will perform in We Will Dance Again come from far will be on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:30 pm. To make a and wide for this live virtual performance opportunity. Anabel donation or to receive a link to this performance, please register at Katsnelson and Carlos Gonzalez from American Ballet Theater will www.catskillmtn.org. perform the Act II pas de deux from Swan Lake. Nikita Boris and Eli Gruska will perform Grand Pas Classique. Currently a member About Catskill Mountain Foundation of the Cincinnati Ballet, Nikita danced the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s (CMF) aim is to provide The Nutcracker in 2015 and 2016, and danced the role of Hermia educational opportunities in the arts for youth and lifelong learn- in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2019. Dawn Gierling Milatin of ers, to bring the experience of the arts to the Catskill community, New York Theater Ballet returns to dance the role of Titania with and to support artists and art organizations in the development of Marko Micov of Milwaukee Ballet as her Oberon. They will be their work through residencies. Since its founding in 1998, CMF joined by students from the Orpheum Dance Program, who will has presented hundreds of music, dance, and theater performanc- appear in the finale of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. es; screened over 1,000 films to tens of thousands of audience Orpheum Dance Program alumni dancers in We Will Dance members; provided studio arts classes to thousands of students of Again include Orlando Harbutt and Freeda Handelsman, who all ages; and served thousands of art-loving patrons in its gallery will perform their own contemporary choreographies. Orlando and bookstore. performed the role of Nutcracker Prince in 2015 and 2016, and Since 1998, CMF has raised, generated, and invested close to has spent the last two years at Julliard. Freeda danced major roles $15 million in facility development and an excess of $30 million in both The Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and in programming operations, for a total investment in the Catskill is now a student at California School of Arts. Sydney Henson, community of over $45 million. CMF believes that the arts can who will dance a solo from La Esmeralda, has performed in The transform the lives of those touched by it and can transform the Nutcracker almost every year, first as Clara and most recently as community. the Snow Queen. Sydney will be joining the senior class of the National Ballet of Hungary this September. About the Orpheum Dance Program Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Margo Sappington Combining community dance classes with two major perfor- will assist with rehearsal and editing of the film, and her beautiful mances a year, The Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream Titania and Oberon pas de deux from last year’s A Midsummer The Catskill Mountain Foundation, in partnership with Victoria Night’s Dream will be featured. Sam Meredith, a colleague from Rinaldi, helps cultivate young dancers to reach their fullest po- the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Raymond Dragonajtys will tential while dancing alongside professional and pre-professional film and edit the project. dancers from the most renowned dance programs in the country.

September 2020 • GUIDE 5 The Pollinator Pavilion with Thomas Cole’s Main House shown behind it. Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO The Pollinator Pavilion at The Thomas Cole National Historic Site A New Public Artwork by Internationally Renowned Contemporary Artists Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood

he Thomas Cole National Historic Site has announced the and humans to share the same space, the pavilion creates a radical T opening of The Pollinator Pavilion, a new outdoor architec- decontextualization in which individuals can see themselves as tural sculpture designed specifically for the Thomas Cole National part of nature and understand their own capacity to foster an Historic Site by internationally acclaimed artists Mark Dion and environment of ecological balance. Dana Sherwood. Combining their well-known practice of making The Pollinator Pavilion is a 21½-foot-high, painted wood, ar- site-specific installations and their fascination with the natural chitectural confection draped with flowers, plants, and paintings world, the interactive artwork is a fantastical architectural setting by the artists, designed as much for hummingbirds, butterflies, in which individuals can share miraculous moments with pollina- bees, and other pollinators, as for people. Sherwood and Dion tors, while exploring a nurturing relationship with nature. have worked with living animals for years, and their approach is The artists created this interactive artwork to provide to emphasize the animal as an individual that is best appreciated sustenance to pollinators and a place of wonder for human visi- by an actual face-to-face encounter like the one pictured below. tors, who may have an up-close encounter with these creatures, The Pollinator Pavilion invites human viewers to slow down and particularly the fleeting rubythroated hummingbird, an impor- allow the process of pollination and feeding to be observed with tant pollinator and the only hummingbird species native to this reverence and joy. region. The open-air, lilac, Gothic-style gazebo is filled with The pavilion will be on site at least until the end of October original paintings by the artists, living pollinator gardens, feeders, 2021 and provides a unique artistic encounter and destination and seating for one guest at a time. Designed to attract pollinators that is full of wonder and restoration, especially now during an

6 • www.catskillregionguide.com era of social distancing. The open-air public artwork is set amid the six-acre historic site, and entry into the pavilion is paced to allow individuals to experience it one by one. On many levels The Pollinator Pavilion illuminates the critical importance of pollinators and their habitats in a moment of rapid environmental transi- tions and climate change. It further draws upon a variety of artistic legacies inherent to the Hudson River Valley: It reflects Thomas Cole’s (1801- 1848) fascination with the natural world, architecture, and architectural features in the landscape. The pavilion is sited adja- cent to Cole’s reconstructed New Studio building that was originally designed by the artist in 1846. The pavilion also echoes Cole’s alarm at the destruction of the natural world that he witnessed in his time and inverts our response to nature by giving to it rather than taking from it. This work was originally inspired by the influential series of paintings known as The Gems of Brazil (1863-64) by the 19th-century artist Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904), a protégé of Frederic Church, who was in turn a protégé of Cole. Heade’s jewel-like and intimate series depicts hummingbirds in their natural habitats and demonstrates his commitment to close observation of nature and his interest in the ways that art and science intersect – interests that were also of central importance to Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. The Gems of Brazil will be on view as part of a major traveling exhibition, “Cross Pollination: Heade, Cole, Church and our Contem- porary Moment,” created by the Thomas Cole Site (Catskill, NY), The Olana Partnership at Olana State Historic Site (Hudson, NY), and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, AR), which will be presented jointly and open in full at the Thomas Cole Site and Olana State Historic Site in Spring 2021. The Pollinator Pavilion anticipates its arrival and will be a part of that exhibition, which was delayed by a year due to COVID-19.

September 2020 • GUIDE 7 perienced in person in a safe way,” said Elizabeth Jacks, Executive Director of the Thomas Cole Site. “The installation nourishes not only the local pollinators but also our need for art that transports us outside of ourselves and our everyday lives. It is a work of stunning beauty and delight that illuminates humanity’s relationship with nature.” “This luminous space is full of life and draws me in like a firework or a blooming flower,” said Curator Kate Menconeri. “There are so many points of connection, spanning Martin John- son Heade, nature and fantasy, to Thomas Cole’s environmental advocacy and architectural practice. What moves me most, how- ever, is the way that the pavilion enacts and sustains symbiotic relationships. In a moment when colonies of bees are collapsing and habitats are under threat, the pavilion provides a feast for pollinators, whose lives in turn are inextricably linked to ours and to human food chains. Instead of mining or taking nature, the pavilion responds with reverence and reciprocity—here something is given back.” Mark Dion is known for works of art that go against the grain of dominant culture to challenge perception and conven- tion. Appropriating archaeology, field ecology, and other scientific methods of collecting, ordering, and exhibiting objects, he creates works that question the distinctions between “objective” (i.e., “rational”) scientific methods and “subjective” (“irrational”) influences. He frequently collaborates with museums of natural history, aquariums, zoos, and other institutions mandated to produce public knowledge on the topic of nature. He has had major exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Britain (London), MASS MoCA (North Adams), The Institute Artists Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood express delight as a hummingbird feeds at The Pollinator Pavilion. Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO of Contemporary Art (Boston), and British Museum of Natural History (London), among many others, and has frequent solo gal- The Gothic-style open-air pavilion builds upon the fantas- lery exhibitions. His permanent outdoor installation and learning tical architecture of the Hudson River Valley, which includes lab—“Neukom Vivarium”—was commissioned by the Seattle Art Thomas Cole’s New Studio that he designed in 1846, and Olana, Museum for the Olympic Sculpture Park. He lives with his wife the home and landscape created by Frederic Church. Both are and frequent collaborator Dana Sherwood in the Hudson River now connected by the Hudson River Skywalk, a pedestrian walk- Valley and works worldwide. way across the Hudson River via the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. The Dana Sherwood is known for works of art that explore pavilion also reflects the design of Hudson River Valley gardens of contact between human and non-human animals in order to the 19th century—a legacy that Dion and Sherwood continue to understand culture and behavior. Her sculptures, video works, enjoy in the garden of their own Hudson River Valley home. paintings, and drawings portray ritualized feedings that she “Thomas Cole delighted in nature and fantasy, and The performs for animals who live among or at the borders of human Pollinator Pavilion shares that sense of delight,” said Mark Dion. populations. The animals play a complex role as subjects and col- “It creates a dialogue between architecture and nature that Cole laborators, asserting their visibility and desires even as her work would have relished.” theorizes about the Anthropocene, the current geological epoch in “We know that we have the capacity to destroy nature,” which human activity has caused substantial irreversible damage said Dana Sherwood. “Here art is enabling us to experience the to the natural world. She has exhibited throughout The Americas wonder of co-existence with nature. It makes possible miraculous and Europe, including solo exhibitions at Nagle-Draxler Reise- moments that can profoundly alter our sense of place within burogalerie (Cologne), Denny Dimin Gallery (New York) and nature and our responsibility for it.” Kepler Art-Conseil (Paris). “Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood have created an extraordi- More information about the Pollinator Pavilion and other nary work of art that cultivates a profoundly moving experience. programming is available at thomascole.org. Keep in touch on It is perfect for this moment, and as an outdoor work it can be ex- Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @thomascolesite.

8 • www.catskillregionguide.com September 2020 • GUIDE 9 Woodstock Film Festival

2020 Edition Moves to Drive-Ins & Online

he Woodstock Film Festival has announced that due to the Following its special summer screenings at the Greenville T ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it will be holding its 21st Drive-In Outdoor Cinema in Greenville, NY, the Woodstock outing as a hybrid festival in area drive-ins and online. Film Festival plans to exhibit a full lineup of films at Greenville The decision to pivot to this hybrid format was made so that and other area drive-ins including the Overlook Drive-In in everyone, filmmakers, audiences, staff and volunteers will be able Poughkeepsie, NY, with some events planned in Woodstock, NY to experience this year’s film festival safely while enjoying the high as well. quality films and friendly environment the Festival is known to For those who don’t want to leave their homes, the Festival offer. will offer a full slate of films that can be watched online, accom- After temporarily closing its offices in mid-March and can- panied by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. A special online celing its in-person events, the Woodstock Film Festival shifted its conversation series will also be offered, featuring a diverse lineup spring calendar online, producing a robust program of live con- of speakers from all corners of the film industry. The Festival’s versations with industry luminaries, notable directors and actors, traditional Maverick Awards ceremony will be held in a modified as well as a curated selection of streamable films with introduc- way online as well. In addition to screening their films, participat- tions from their filmmakers. Both programs have been offered to ing filmmakers will be able to attend a host of online networking the public free of charge. opportunities. “We are all going through challenging times, and challenging Individual tickets for films and events at the drive-ins and times call for innovative approaches,” said Woodstock Film Fes- online will be made available beginning of September, while tival Co-Founder and Executive Director Meira Blaustein. “I am passes for either the full online film portion of the festival, the thankful that recent advances in contemporary technology, along full online panel series, or both, are available for purchase now at with the reinvigorated nostalgia for the classic American drive-in woodstockfilmfestival.org. have made it possible for us to continue supporting outstanding Recently ranked by MovieMaker magazine as one of the “25 independent cinema, while offering new and returning audiences Coolest Film Festivals in the World”, the 21st annual Woodstock alike the opportunity to experience excellent films in safety and Film Festival will run from September 30 to October 4, 2020. comfort.” More information can be found at woodstockfilmfestival.org.

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September 2020 • GUIDE 11 The Village of Tannersville THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS

WELCOME YOU!

These last few months have been tough on businesses throughout New York State, to be sure. But we New Yorkers are resilient: we’ve done our part to flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19 … it’s time to reopen! These businesses are excited to serve you again. Please call ahead or visit websites for restricted hours or social distancing policies. Support local businesses!

WELCOME BACK TO THE CATSKILLS!

Francis X. Driscoll ATTRACTIONS & THE ARTS Photography Images of the Catskill Mountain Northern Catskills Foundation’s At Tannersville Art & Antiques Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery 6045 Main Street Hunter Village Square Tannersville, NY 12485 7950 Main Street francisxdriscoll.com Hunter, NY 12442 518 589 5600 catskillmtn.org A frequent contributor to the Guide magazine, Francis X. 518 263 2060 Driscoll is an award-winning nature photographer, whose Kaaterskill Fine Arts gallery has over 1,000 square feet of work has appeared in National Geographic Explorer and light-filled exhibition space. We support local and regional Cynthia Dantzic’s prestigious book 100 New York Photog- artists, featuring their works in solo and thematically raphers. Over the years he has captured some of the most grouped shows. On view through August 30: machine- iconic images of the Great Northern Catskills. Driscoll is a works, featuring work by David Eustace. Exhibition hours self-taught photographer, whose work involves total immer- are Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, or by appointment: please sion in a setting so that he might capture that rare glimpse call 518 567 1082 to schedule an appointment. and share it with others. His primary subject is the Catskill

12 • www.catskillregionguide.com Forest Preserve, and his best shots are often hard-won through years of returning to the same place with a sense of expectation for the beauty that might be revealed to him on any given day. He shares his craft with others by leading hikes, conduct- ing workshops and giving private instruction. His book, Images of the Northern Catskills, is a celebration of his work. The largest selection of his work can now be found at Tan- nersville Art & Antiques, open Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Hanford Mills Museum 51 County Highway 12 East Meredith, NY 13757 hanfordmills.org 607 278 5744 The Hanford Mills Museum features an authentic water- and steam- powered sawmill with a 1926 Fitz Overshot Waterwheel, restored water turbine and vintage woodworking machines. Visitors can watch as the working mill turns logs into lumber, crates, tub covers and more. The museum`s 70-acre site also contains 15 other historic structures including the John Hanford farmhouse, a hardware store, feed mill, and woodworking shop, and a gift shop features mill-made items and local products. Guided tours are now available with advance reservations. Call the museum to reserve your tour, which will be limited to the members of your party. Four tours are offered each Wednes- day through Sunday. Hanford Mills is also expanding its online offerings.

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RESTAURANTS/FOOD & BEVERAGE Hunter Mountain Brewery 7267 Route 23A Brandywine Hunter, NY 12442 11157 State Route 23 HMBCatskills.com Windham, NY 12496 518 263 3300 brandywinewindham.com We are now open for indoor and 518 734 3838 outdoor dining. With a full spacious For the past 35 years, this outdoor deck we can accommo- full-service Italian restaurant date our guest while practicing has offered great food and impeccable service. Come and social distancing. Our full menu is available along with our share wonderful memories with your loved ones as we fill popular authentic Indian dishes. Every Thursday we have a your table with delicious Italian cuisine that will definitely Sushi pop up restaurant. We have a pet friendly deck...plus satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. Born and raised a special dog menu! 20 craft beers are on tap, including 13 in Southern Italy, owner Louis Caracciolo has mastered the of our own craft brews. art of Italian cookery. We guarantee that we know the per-

16 • www.catskillregionguide.com Jägerberg Beer Hall & Alpine Tavern 7722 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 jagerberghall.com 518 628 5188 Jägerberg is celebrating summer and fall with plenty of outdoor seating and new menu items. From our new outdoor kitchen, anchored by the unique Wurst Case sausage cart, we’re slinging sausages, and grilling chicken and pork on the rotisserie. Enjoy full-service dining under the tent in the beer garden, on the deck with a view of Hunter Mountain or in the Jägerberg meadow at a custom built picnic table or a comfy Adirondack chair. Check out our website for hours, menus, special events and to order online for take-out.

Jessie’s Harvest House 5819 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 jessiesharvesthouse.com 518 589 5445 Jessie’s Harvest House Restaurant and Lodge is a warm and comfy restaurant and lodge that features a delicious menu of rustic American style cuisine with locally sourced ingredients from the beautiful offerings of the Catskills. Overnight accommodations are also available in the cozy private guest rooms overlook- ing the scenic views of Hunter Mountain.

Namaste Indian Restaurant 3112 Route 9W Saugerties, NY 12477 namasteindianny.com 845 247 3590 Experience delicious, fresh Indian cuisine in a family- owned and operated restaurant, the only Indian restaurant in the town of Saugerties. Check out our all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. There is something for everyone, from vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers and entrees, to a selection of tandoori, rice dishes, breads, and desserts. Enjoy it all with a refreshing mango lassi. You can also enjoy a kid’s menu special with different chicken options. We have the highest quality fresh ingredients and unique and flavorful recipes that will taste delightful. We offer free delivery up to three miles from the restaurant with a minimum of $30. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.

September 2020 • GUIDE 17 18 • www.catskillregionguide.com Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant 6037 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 panchovillamex.com 518 589 5134 The Best Mexican Food this side of the Border! Pancho Villa’s is owned and operated by the Oscar and Pa- tricia Azcue family. They have been proudly serving authentic Mexican food on Main Street in Tannersville since 1992. Rooted in tradition, their passion is sharing great food and good company. All of the traditional Mexican favorites are served here, from enchiladas and burritos to chimichangas and flautas...plus great margaritas and daiquiris! Open every day except Tuesday.

Pure Catskills purecatskills.com Your one-stop source for where to eat, drink, shop, stay and play in the Catskills! This publication and website showcase over 310 farm and forest-based businesses, restaurants, local artisans, other nonprofit organizations, activities and accommodations located throughout Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan, Otsego, and Ulster Counties. Buying locally, knowing the source of your food, and committing to supporting local farm and food businesses is no longer a trend—it is a lifestyle. One of the greatest strengths of the Catskill Re- gion is the diversity of products being grown, produced and raised by our local farm and food producers.

September 2020 • GUIDE 19 The Roost The Dancing Tulip 3542 Main Street Floral Boutique Stone Ridge, NY 12484 114 Partition Street 845 687 0022 Saugerties 12477 theroostinstoneridge.com dancingtulipfloral.com Fresh handmade cooking, 845 247 3164 served all day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For The Dancing Tulip Floral Boutique breakfast: eggs & omelets, yogurt, hash and skillet dishes, strikes a balance between being pancakes, french toast. For lunch and dinner: soups and a contemporary, high-end floral boutique and the neigh- salads, quiches, sandwiches. Great burgers and fries! Veg- borhood florist who knows your family and your favorite etarian and vegan options available. Craft beer on tap. Daily flowers. Our fresh selection of high quality flowers, unusual specials. Outdoor seating. and seasonal blooms along with our well curated gifts and home decor, make for a special shopping experience. The Woodstock Pub 17 Mill Hill Road Wellness RX Woodstock, NY 12498 5980 Main Street 845 684 5470 Tannersville, NY 12485 On Facebook: wellnessrxllc.com TheWoodstockPub 518 589 9500 Occupying the site of the former Landau Grill, the new Wellness RX provides a new Woodstock Pub serves “Pub fare with a Mediterranean flair,” way to work within our ever-changing healthcare system with special Greek and Italian nights. Soups, salads, burgers to provide a more holistic approach to what a home-town and sandwiches, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten- pharmacy can be. With wellness services integrated into free options. Their Sweet Chili Cauliflower Wings were the the traditional pharmacy model, their customers get a winner of the 2019 Taste of Woodstock for Best Side Dish! more “patient-centered” experience designed to promote wellness. RETAIL SERVICES Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Catskill Mountain Kaaterskill Shoppe Printing Services 6042 Main Street 7970 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 Hunter, NY 12442 catskillmtn.org 518 263 2072 518 589 7500 Your one-stop shop for fast, Located next door to the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts personal service for all of your printing needs. Graphic Center, our new location features a carefully curated selec- design services are available, and we can print green! tion of books and gifts from around the Region and around the world. Now open Friday through Sunday from 11 am to Greene County Economic 6 pm, with special shopping hours for seniors and the im- Development Corporation mune-compromised from 11 am to noon on Fridays. 411 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414 CVS greenecountyedc.com 60 Mill Hill Road 518 719 3290 Woodstock, NY The Greene County Economic Development Corporation CVS.com is your gateway to establishing your business in any of the 845 679 3686 14 Catskill Mountain, rural valley, and historic Hudson River Pharmacy, photo finishing, health and beauty products … towns. Their team connects entrepreneurs, developers, even snacks, cards, small gift items and all the decorations site selectors, and corporate leadership with resources, you need for any holiday. Your go-to stop if you’ve forgotten municipalities, and investment incentives for job-creating that extra important something on your trip. businesses.

20 • www.catskillregionguide.com Route 28: The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway

As one of the main routes through the Catskill Region, Route 28—also known as the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway—travels through the heart of the Central Catskills through some of the most historic, scenic, and charming hamlets and villages in Ulster and Delaware counties.

Visit sceniccatskills.com for more information, and to download audio tours that lead you through the many arts & culture and outdoor recreation opportunities along the Byway.

These businesses along the Byway are looking forward to serving you!

Photo courtesy of Ulster County Tourism

Arkville Caboose Catskill Forest Preserve. Their mission is to protect and 43285 State Route 28 foster the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being Arkville, NY 12406 of the Catskill Region. 845 586 1122 facebook.com/ Catskill Forest ArkvilleBreadBreakfast Association Since 2009, the Arkville Caboose offers some of the best 43469 State Highway 28 breakfast and lunch this side of the mountain, perfect for Arkville, NY 12406 fueling up before or after a day on the slopes. Located catskillforest.org in an old caboose, right alongside the historic Delaware- 845 586 3054 Ulster Railroad tracks, this is not just a restaurant but also a Incorporated in 1982, the Catskill Forest Association was roadside attraction. The Caboose has all of your breakfast formed for the purpose of promoting knowledge and un- favorites and a seriously fine lunch menu that changes derstanding of forest ecology and economics; to promote daily. long-term forest management; to educate the public and enhance the economy of the Catskill region; to demon- Catskill Center for strate economically feasible and environmentally sound Conservation & forest practices: to serve as a source of information about Development forest management; to serve private landowner rights; 43355 Route 28 and to identify and manage private forest lands dedicated Arkville, NY 12406 to the demonstration and practices of high standards of catskillcenter.org forestry. Covering a six-county region, the Catskill Forest 845 586 2611 Association works to protect the health and well being of Since 1969, the Catskill Center has led the effort to pro- the forests in our region, which benefits the trees as well tect the more than 700,000 acres of the Catskill Park and as the flora, fauna, and families living and vacationing here.

September 2020 • GUIDE 21 Catskill Interpretive Center Cheese Louise 5096 State Route 28 940 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 Kingston, NY 12401 CatskillInterpretiveCenter.org 845 853 8207 845 688 3369 facebook.com/ Before you embark on any ad- Cheese-Louise-NY venture in the Catskills, be sure At Cheese Louise we continue to to stop at the Park’s official Visitor Center, the Maurice D. diversify our offerings with local honeys, jams and jel- Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center! The Catskill Interpre- lies, and a select few baked items from artisanal bakers tive Center is your gateway to Catskills, where you can very near to home. Per usual we struggle to keep up with learn about the vast outdoor recreational opportunities in production of our chicken matzo ball soup, an oft heard re- the area as well as discover Catskills communities and rich frain, “…as good as I make, but now I don’t have to make it.” cultural and natural history. The Catskill Interpretive Cen- Our location is just a stone’s throw from the beautiful and ter is now open for phone consultations and for drive-up easily accessed Ashokan Rail Trail. Stop in to visit us on information. your way and pack a snack for your walk or bike ride. We’ll keep you hydrated, carb loaded, protein rich, and smiling. Hand sliced lox, local eggs, local fresh chickens, pro- sciutto, mortadella, jambon de Paris, bresaola, WHITEFISH salad, hummous, baba ghanouj, over 250 cheeses, local bacon, pâtés, CAVIAR!

22 • www.catskillregionguide.com Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Six Regional Offices: Margaretville: 845 586 3321 Boiceville: 845 657 4177 Delhi: 607 746 7400 Stamford: 607 652 2220 Sidney: 607 604 4394 Roscoe: 607 290 4130 TimberlandProperties.net At Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties we provide the respected name, the systems, the tools, the support, the management and atmosphere to help people to ac- complish buying or selling properties. We are passionate about this wonderful business. We help our customers and clients realize their dreams. We help families find a place to build memories. We deal with life experiences and someone’s largest (and probably best) investment. We put the Coldwell Banker name next to our high standards, because this world wide name provides our agents with not only instant name recognition and respect, but the national and international network necessary for today’s full-service real estate agent to do a thorough job and assist clients with all their real estate needs.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Road 43510 State Highway 28 Arkville, NY 12406 durr.org 800 225 4132 The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company (U&D) was a Class I railroad headquartered in Rond- out and founded in 1866. It was often advertised as “The Only All-Rail Route To the Catskill Mountains.” At its greatest extent, the U&D ran from Kingston Point, on the Hudson River, through the heart of the Catskill Mountains to its western terminus at Oneonta, passing through four counties (Ulster, Delaware, Schoha- rie and Otsego), with branches to Kaaterskill and Hunter in Greene County. Although a small railroad, it was big in stature, as it went through many favored tourist hot-spots. Many elegant hotels kept business going, some of which were sponsored or built by the railroad. The train is now run by the Catskill Revitalization Corp and runs trains throughout the summer and fall with special trains at various holidays and key times of the year. Themed events include Train Robberies, Luncheon on the Train, Twilight on the Rails, and the Silver Sleigh Rail for the holidays.

September 2020 • GUIDE 23 The Emerson Resort & Spa 5340 Route 28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 emersonresort.com 845 688 2828 The Emerson Resort & Spa is a hidden treasure surrounded by the splendor of the Catskill Mountains. Featuring spacious accommodations in the contemporary Inn and Adirondack-style Lodge, Emerson guests enjoy our nature-inspired Spa, Catskill Creative Cooking in our signature restaurant Woodnotes Grille, shopping in the Country Stores and the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. The Emerson is an idyllic location for group events and weddings. Dogs are welcome.

Kenco 1000 Hurley Mountain Rd. Kingston, NY 12401 atkenco.com 845 340 0552 A locally owned and operated family business, Kenco’s doors first opened in 1982, and is committed to the proposition that hard workers need clothing and gear to match their ambition. Since then we have ap- plied the same principle and grown to include clothing and footwear for working, outdoor adventure, and casual Catskill living. Kenco is the place to go to for knowledge and gear for your next outdoor Catskills adventure.

24 • www.catskillregionguide.com Sign up for our Fall 2020 Events!! Cider Making Demonstration September 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Greenhall Property, 144 Huckleberry Hill Road Margaretville, New York 12455

Mushroom Woods Walk Sept. 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Seager Trailhead, Dry Brook Road Big Indian, New York 12410

2020 Annual The Delaware & Ulster Rail Road in Arkville Membership Meeting October 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Game Of Logging Level I October 17 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Not Yet Determined

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop October 24 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Catskill Fungi, 344 Oliverea Road Big Indian, New York 12410 More info on our website!

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September 2020 • GUIDE 25 Moose Crossing soaps, incense, jewelry, local maple syrup and honey, nos- 1 Reservoir Rd. talgic candies, toys, puzzles, games and souvenirs … and Shokan, NY 12481 their own home-made delicious fudge! Owner Robin Kirk’s 845 657 9792 family has owned The Nest Egg since 1968 and The Ice rustic-cabin.com Cream Station since 1993. Casual, rustic and country Ad- irondack-style furniture, home Olives Country Store furnishings, home decor, accessories, gifts and collectibles. & Cafe Hand-crafted, Made-In-America sold wood furniture and 3110 State Route 28 furnishings for your home, lodge or cabin. Jewelry, blan- Shokan, NY 12481 kets, pillows, rugs and clothing in Native American, West- olivescountrystoreandcafe.com ern and country motifs and styles. The best selection of 845 657 8959 nature-inspired items hand crafted from artisanal craftsmen Olives is the place to stop on the way up the mountain for located locally and from around the country. your coffee & fresh made to order breakfast, to take with you or eat in the Café, for your travel back home and Late The Nest Egg Lunch on the way down the mountain, clean rest rooms, 84 Main Street Mobil Gas & Diesel, and our unique Catskill Mountain & Phoenicia, NY 12464 Ashokan Reservoir logo merchandise along with the ex- thenesteggcountrystore.com panded one-of-a-kind Gift Shop. Awarded the 2018 Ulster nesteggshop.com County Small Business of Year! 845 688 5851 An old-fashioned country store in the heart of The Catskill Mountains, offering relaxed shopping and mountain hospitality. You’ll find a little bit of everything here, including Minnetonka Moccasins, t-shirts & sweatshirts, local area books and hiking maps, candles,

26 • www.catskillregionguide.com Peekamoose Woodnotes Grille at the Restaurant & Tap Room Emerson Resort & Spa 8373 State Route 28 5340 Route 28 Big Indian, NY 12410 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 845 254 6500 emersonresort.com peekamooserestaurant.com 845 688 2828, option 6 Peekamoose Restaurant is excited to offer many safe din- Woodnotes Grille features food you know done our way ing options to enjoy our farmhouse cuisine. We feature with fresh local ingredients, unforgettable flavors that hone indoor and outdoor tableside service, as well as our take in on the local spirit, and handcrafted cocktails that are an out window, complete with picnic tables, nightly bonfire experience as well as a drink. We give classic entrees and and movie screenings on our large streamside lawn. your favorite drinks a little spin by adding native ingredi- Come and grab and one of our award-winning cocktails ents and innovative twists. Enjoy waterside dining, Happier and enjoy dining out under the star-filled sky. Reservations Hour specials. for indoor seating can be made via website or phone. Woodstock Art Exchange Phoenicia Market and Pablo Glass Studio & Delicatessen 1396 Route 28 46 Main Street West Hurley, NY 12491 Phoenicia, NY 12464 646 256 9688 845 688 5125 woodstockartexchange.com This deli is the best kept Woodstock Art Exchange is secret in the Catskills! For many years, vacationers have an exciting gift shop and gallery featuring one-of-a-kind come to Phoenicia, a little paradise in the heart of the handmade gifts, handblown glass, and fine art. Located on Catskill Mountains. When they arrive, they encounter a Route 28 in West Hurley, there’s something great for every- unique Deli with a Continental flavor. Phoenicia Delicates- one, and at every price point. Open weekends from 11 am sen sells cold cuts from Schaller and Weber, baked goods to 6 pm; for weekday hours, drop by or call us. from Deisings in Kingston, and German Specialties like Asbach, Reber, Lindt, Knorr, Maggi, Panni, Hero, Apple Her- The Esopus Creek near Shandaken ring Specialties and owner Margarete Nolte’s own Cala- mondin Marmalade.

Ulster Savings Bank 58 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 ulstersavings.com 845 688 5965 In business since 1851, Ulster Sav- ings Bank remains a locally focused and operated bank, with locations throughout the Hudson Valley. Every year, Ulster Savings Bank supports hundreds of local organizations throughout our community, close to home.

Phoenicia, NY

September 2020 • GUIDE 27 Windhamestled in the vibrant yet serene Catskill Mountains, DuringManor your stay at Windham Manor, you’ll have the op- Windham Manor is the ideal venue for your next big portunity to take advantage of all the town of Windham has Ncelebration, family gathering, wellness retreat, or quick weekend to offer, including dozens of unique restaurants serving various getaway. cuisines, beautiful golf courses, swimming, skiing and snowshoe- On the spectacular 45-acre property you’ll find a beautiful, ing, hiking, and shopping. If you prefer to spend your time on newly renovated 12-bedroom Victorian mansion with picturesque the Windham Manor property, there’s plenty to do on site, from wrap-around porches and breathtaking views. The expansive hanging by the fire pit, to going for a hike, to getting a massage, home can accommodate up to 24 overnight guests, offering luxu- and so much more. They would be happy to book you a private rious suites, diligent sanitation practices, and gracious hospitality. chef, massage therapist, or yoga instructor. The inn also features an on-site gym; full spa and salon; full- So whether you’re looking for a romantic and uniquely service kitchen; entertainment system; fire pits; plush bedding; beautiful setting for your wedding, or a comfortable, upscale complimentary perks; and so much more. rental for your next family vacation, their goal is to help you cre- Windham Manor has also just completed construction ate an affordable, unforgettable, customized event full of lasting of its new upscale luxury barn structure. The 10,000+ square- memories! foot building can accommodate over 300 guests for weddings, Windham Manor is located in Windham, NY, just a short corporate events, family celebrations, and more. In this stunning, drive from Hudson and Woodstock, and conveniently located beautifully crafted barn you’ll find a spacious area for dinner and 140 miles from New York City and 55 miles from Albany. To dancing, a “bridal suite” and “grooms suite,” restrooms, a coat learn more or to begin planning your memorable stay, we invite check, a full bar, and a catering patio. The space also offers a you to visit us at windhammanor.com, or email us at info@wind- sprawling patio, spectacular views, and elegant, yet rustic, vibes. hammanor.com.

28 • www.catskillregionguide.com September 2020 • GUIDE 29 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION’S ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM Community Ballet Class 8 WEEK FALL SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15!

Classes will be a combination of online Zoom and REGISTRATION reduced size in-person classes STARTS NOW! taught by Victoria Rinaldi

Classes include:

Ballet I: Beginners 5yrs and up

Ballet II: Prerequisite Ballet I

Ballet III: 10+ Prerequisite Ballet II

For information about schedule, tuition and safety protocols contact: Victoria Rinaldi, Director, Orpheum Dance Program • [email protected] CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO Autumn Hiking in the Catskill Mountains Photographs by Francis X. Driscoll francisxdriscoll.com View from Acra Point Escarpment Sunset Rock Escarpment North Point

Remember! Leave No Trace When Hiking the Catskills

This summer, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of use throughout the region, especially at our most popular trailheads and destinations. When you are enjoying the great outdoors in the Catskills, we need you to act responsibly and take care of the great outdoors. The Catskill Park is a “Carry It In, Carry It Out Park,” and that means you won’t find trash receptacles along trails or at trailheads—what you bring in, you should pack back out and take home to dispose of properly. If we all do our part, we can maintain the environment and protect the important natural resources of the Catskills.

Most importantly, we all must work to Leave No Trace when we visit the great outdoors. There are seven principles to the Leave No Trace message, but the overall message is the most important. When you visit an area, leave it as good, if not better than when you arrived. That means staying on trail, not damaging natural features, bringing all of your trash out with you (including orange peels), and being aware of your impacts on the environment and your fellow hikers.

Please do your part and make sure the forests, trails, swimming holes, and roadsides aren’t covered in litter! The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents a production of the Orpheum Dance Program We Will Dance Again

A Virtual Production

A Special 24-Hour Release on YouTube!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 @ 7:30PM

FEATURING PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AND ALUMNI & CURRENT STUDENTS OF THE ORPHEUM DANCE PROGRAM This event is FREE Pre-registration is required: please visit catskillmtn.org to pre-register. Instructions for accessing the stream will be sent to all pre-registered participants the morning of the event.

This event is made possible by donations from Peter & Sarah Finn, All Souls Church, the Struthers Family, and with public funds from the Greene County Legislature through the County Initiative Program, administered in Greene County by the Greene County Council on the Arts dba CREATE. TODAY Builds TOMORROW WHAT’S WITH

BEEF?By Robert Tomlinson

Eating less meat is good for you, good for the planet…and delicious! Vegan pizzas courtesy of the Green Palate food truck, thegreenpalate.com

ost Americans love to eat meat. How did meat become the blood pressure and be enjoying a much wider range of food, both Mcentral component to breakfast (bacon or sausage), lunch in preparation and in eating! (hamburgers or hot dogs) and dinner (steaks, spaghetti, meatloaf, Eating less meat and more plants doesn’t just help the health etc.)? I know, for me, when I use to eat red meat, the salt fac- of you and your family—these effects will ripple out into the tor was very addictive. It was also relatively easy to prepare and I health of the wider world … here’s some facts from The OMD thought I needed it as a primary source of protein. Plan by Suzy Amis Cameron to encourage you on your new path I asked my cardiologist how to explain, in layman’s terms, to wellness: why meat is bad for you. In his reply, he stated that eating an- other animal with a similar muscle structure as ours, eventually Less antibiotic resistance: damages the heart. “Eat fish,” he said. By reducing the use of antibiotics in the food supply, we can In addition to being harmful to our bodies, we now know protect the effectiveness of these life-saving medicines. that raising cattle, slaughtering and packaging it as food is ex- tremely bad for the environment. Protection of indigenous cultures: From the Ulithi in the South Pacific to the Kayapo in the Brazil- Make A Plan! ian rainforest, these peoples’ health, safety and entire way of life I know that to quit eating meat is very hard for most meat eaters. have been endangered by the effects of animal agriculture on the My suggestions is to start slowly under the self-imposed structure climate—and reversing that trend could help stall these changes of a long term plan. Begin by eliminating meat in one meal a and help them rebuild. week. After a month, make it two meals a week. Let it be that way for two months, then eliminate meat in three meals a week. Reduction of chronic lifestyle diseases: Let it be that way for three months. During this time period The steady rise of lifestyle diseases linked to animal production make an effort to reduce the amount of meat your are eating in consumption, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, can be half for a few other meals and find a delicious substitute to reward reduced dramatically with plant-based diets. yourself, i.e., for that Tuesday roast beef sandwich, place only half the amount of sliced beef on the bread and add some ripe Universal food security: avocado instead to finish off the meal. Yum! By using proteins derived from plants rather than animals, we can After one year you’ll have successfully eliminated meat in 5 feed ten times as many people with the same resources. of your weekly meals — congratulations! Double the amounts in your second year and you’ll be meat free or close to it by the end And might I suggest that when you spend some energy exploring of that year. And what an amazing accomplishment that will be! non-meat dishes from different cultures, you will be opening the In the process, I will guess that you will lose weight, lower your door to culinary delights from around the world. Lucky you!

38 • www.catskillregionguide.com Goldenrod & Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate A Greene County Garden in September By Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson

eauties or weeds? Gardeners differ in how willing they are someone. The seeds need an extended period of cold before they B to give certain plants room in their gardens. Some look will germinate, so they should either be sown in the fall or kept in weedy until they burst into bloom. Others may seed themselves the refrigerator for several months before sowing in early spring. invasively or spread by underground runners. It can be tempt- Once established, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate is likely to self- ing, when an intriguing plant pops up in the flower border, to seed lavishly, and can take over if not ruthlessly thinned. A few let it grow and see what happens, but seducers sometimes turn plants left to flower in September, though, can make a delightful thuggish. Pokeweed, for example, produces beautiful dark purple impression. berries, but also a spreading root system that will produce new Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is native in Greene County shoots from broken pieces left behind when the plant is weeded and throughout the American Northeast. Because its masses of out. yellow flowers bloom in fall, it provides a timely source of nectar But who can resist a flower called kiss-me-over-the-garden- for bees and other insects. Showiest just at the time common gate? This plant is native to Asia, as suggested by its Latin name, ragweed unleashes its highly allergenic pollen, innocent goldenrod Persicaria orientalis (also Polygonum orientale), but has been grown is often blamed for the miseries that ragweed causes. in English cottage gardens for centuries. It arrived in America in In addition to self-seeding, goldenrod spreads by under- 1737, when English botanist Peter Collinson shared some seed ground rhizomes, forming thick stands that can crowd out less with Pennsylvania botanist John Bartram. Bartram, who roamed vigorous plants. Many gardeners weed it out without realizing its from Canada to Florida on plant-collecting expeditions, shared it potential, because its straight stems and narrow green leaves look further. Thomas Jefferson knew it by the name “prince’s feather” so ordinary in the months before it flowers. Though it may not be and grew it at Monticello. well suited to a manicured flower bed, a few clumps of goldenrod P. orientalis will grow to six or seven feet. Each stem ends in mixed with similarly tall and vigorous flowers can look gorgeous a dangling cluster of tiny pink flowers (known as a “raceme”), in a semi-wild border. Since it’s native, it’s non-invasive by defini- arching and gently drooping as though to lean over a gate and kiss tion, so a gardener can indulge it with a clear conscience.

September 2020 • GUIDE 39 String Dances

Paintings by Tamas Panitz Poems by Billie Chernicoff

The poet Tamas Panitz buys cheap framed paintings at second-hand stores and paints over them, a heresy, a wink at art.

Sometimes he lets the original peek through, or maybe it’s his strange, cheeky, pow- erful images that peer in from the other side of the glass, the mind, the moon.

The images are thing-laden, charm-laden, warm as the south, eerie as midnight. They could be the (mostly) good dreams of an alien, making what he can of earth and its marvels. Behold, a dishcloth!

These paintings don’t need songs or stories — they’re songs and stories themselves — but the tunes are so catchy, I couldn’t help humming along.

BC July, 2020 Blue cows, majas couched in blue, blue flowers camouflaged, blue flasks of milk repose in the afterlife, a cool evening by a crystal fountain, as if Lorca’s rage, his laments, his seductive tears had exhausted themselves and taken their ease in a haunted Galician twilight, the blue-dark Duende’s hair falling over her eyes. The plague doctors point their beaks to God, Let the one who left us The poet’s heart as the childhood here speak, but the sky home of the beloved, says nothing. where he exalts her as one Well then, let doubt exalts a nation, is a patriot of her cure devotion, history, its temple of pale columns, and fear cure doubt, column as poem, poem as time, let us be thunderstruck! a time more innocent, evil reduced Doctors of the unceasing to gracious mischief, the future disease of midnight, in its bower, or spring. scientists of recurring dreams trying to find their way home, the priests of hankering linguality, conjure and advance, pointing their beaks to the stars. “Stars” is the answer that falls on their heads. The poet’s heart as the childhood home of the beloved, where he exalts her as one exalts a nation, is a patriot of her history, its temple of pale columns, column as poem, poem as time, a time more innocent, evil reduced to gracious mischief, the future in its bower, or spring. In this image from the artist’s aftershave period, he shows forth a scene Cherchez la Femme of manly things, the delicate secrets Robert is wrong, of Masons the moon’s a woman and cardsharps, eating the flowers, an O the recipes of sailors, for orgasm opening her eyes. their deceptions, And there’s your mother’s crystal goblet disappointments the only one you haven’t broken, and dreams, and then, on a tilted table, too close to the edge. in the morning, O It’s spring, it’s spring, O for the odor miraculous! mended sleeves of our ardor, pretty narcissi, and mended valor almost too fragrant for the awful work of being a man. when you climb downstairs A pair of aces, a sword and shield, hours past midnight, dreaming the slap of sunlight, snake eyes. and thirsty, and hear a sound. There’s a woman under the table, no? Escaping moonlight, escaping you? When she turns, her hip will tip the table, the book you’ve drowned so many times will change its mind again. In this image from the artist’s aftershave period, he shows forth a scene of manly things, the delicate secrets of Masons and cardsharps, the recipes of sailors, their deceptions, disappointments and dreams, and then, in the morning, O miraculous! mended sleeves and mended valor for the awful work of being a man. A pair of aces, a sword and shield, the slap of sunlight, snake eyes. Wearing only his shamelessness, Hermes, cow burglar, bringer of dreams, cared for by spring, summer, fall and winter, not a single day old, who wants whatever he hears — meat of men or throb of music — only to trade them away. What he loves best is an artful bargain that makes him feel clever as any Ithacan. He bestowed on Aesop the art of the fable and a flute on Apollo (not for nothing, for mantic pebbles) and a lyre on Apollo who gave it to Orpheus. For all I know he devised the larynx and slipped it into the singer’s throat. Herald of heralds, liar and thief who steals only for pleasure, what would we do without him, who turns our wrath to fond laughter, not only ours, but the gods’ also. He sneaks back into the day he was born. He makes the mountains smile.

(So say Hesiod, Aeschylus, Apollodorus, Pausanieas, Philostratus, and Nonnus of Panopolis, sitting on his balcony under a full moon, already a Christian with no evidence whatsoever, who cribbed from all the others, and so say I.) First word rooted in the last, a post-apocalyptic rosy fingered blossom, blushing self or savior, trumpeting Heaven is here! (where’s here?) Blossom so soon entangled in matter, in no time at all stained green, here, in a paradise of no paradise, nothing can ruin its innocence, nor defend it, nor help this beautiful messianic blossom blossom, nor silence it.

These works will be on display at Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery Hunter Village Square • 7950 Main Street • Hunter, NY 12442 September 5–September 26, 2020 Gallery hours: Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and by appointment. More Information at 518 263 2060 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS By Jeff Senterman

ave you been enjoying the summer in the Catskills? The Hmonth of September brings cooling temperatures and hints of the vivid leaf colors that will peak in early October. While September signifies a slow end to summer, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the region. Crowds are starting to thin, the temperatures are moderating, and there is generally good weather, all of which make it the perfect time to take the hike, ride a bike, visit a farmers market, have a picnic, or partake in any other Catskills adventure you had been planning!

Parking Regulations Changes in Kaaterskill Clove! Kaaterskill Falls. Photo by Francis X. Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com Due to recent challenges presented by high-use of Kaaterskill Clove and the resulting effect on the health and safety of residents The Catskills Have Been Very Busy! and visitors, the Town of Hunter has announced that the follow- This summer, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of use ing Kaaterskill Clove parking regulations are now in effect: throughout the region, especially at our most popular The Town of Hunter will be operating a Vehicle impound trailheads and destinations. When you are enjoying the great Lot located at 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville NY (Town Hall). outdoors in the Catskills, we need you to act responsibly and This impound lot will be in operation every weekend until the take care of the great outdoors. The Catskill Park is a “Carry illegal parking is dramatically curtailed. It In, Carry It Out Park,” and that means you won’t find Any illegally parked vehicle will be ticketed and then towed trash receptacles along trails or at trailheads—what you bring to the Town Hall Impound Lot which will be manned by a Town in, you should pack back out and take home to dispose of of Hunter Police Officer until 9pm. A vehicle owner will only be properly. If we all do our part, we can maintain the environ- able to retrieve their vehicle once they have paid the Towing Fee, ment and protect the important natural resources of the and the Impound Fee in full, via credit card or cash. Any vehicle Catskills. not picked up by 9pm will then be towed to the impound lot of Most importantly, we all must work to Leave No Trace the responding Tow operator and will incur additional fees. when we visit the great outdoors. There are seven principles In addition, the Town has authorized the purchase of equip- to the Leave No Trace message, but the overall message is the ment to enable the Hunter Police to associate parking violations most important. When you visit an area, leave it as good, to a vehicle registration via the NYSDMV. Town of Hunter Police if not better than when you arrived. That means staying on officers are now able to generate and print parking violations that trail, not damaging natural features, bringing all of your trash must be answered in Town Court for the owner to renew their out with you (including orange peels), and being aware of vehicle registration. your impacts on the environment and your fellow hikers.

Visit the Catskill Park’s Visitor Center Please do your part and make sure the forests, trails, The Catskill Center is pleased to announce that the Congress- swimming holes, and roadsides aren’t covered in litter! man Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) has reopened and is providing tourism related services to the public. purchases at the CVC’s gift shop. The CVC building, including Located at 5096 Route 28 in Mount Tremper, the CVC is the restrooms inside, are not yet open to the public. official visitor center for the Catskill Park and prior to the CO- CVC staff is also available to answer questions about the VID-19 pandemic, welcomed thousands of visitors annually to Catskills and the Catskill Park via email at [email protected] the region. or phone at 845 688 3369. Catskill Center staff are available at the CVC with informa- In addition to the walk-up service window, 1.5 miles of trails tion, maps and all the advice needed to plan a Catskill adventure. on the CVC’s grounds, including the (roughly) 0.5 mile ADA A walk-up service window at the building is now open Monday accessible Interpretive Loop Trail, are open to the public daily. through Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm. Visitors who wear a The 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower, which was constructed mask and follow social distancing protocols can get their Catskill and opened last Fall, will also be open daily to visitors. Due to questions answered in person, receive tourism literature and make COVID-19, the cab on top of the Fire Tower will remain closed.

48 • www.catskillregionguide.com Visitors are welcome to climb to the last platform below the cab and enjoy the view from there. Picnic tables are available on site for those who wish to enjoy a picnic lunch. CATSKILL Visitors can explore the ever expanding resources available online for the CVC on the web at catskillsvisitorcenter.org and on the CVC’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ MOUNTAIN catskillsvisitorcenter). FOUNDATION Working to Make the Catskills More Accessible and Welcoming to All TRANSFORMING LIVES Thanks to a recent Smart Growth Grant from the NYS Department of Environmental THROUGH THE ARTS Conservation (DEC) to create a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Plan for the Catskill Center and to establish a working group to focus on JEDI issues within the THANK YOU TO OUR Catskill Park. The Catskill Center looks forward to the opportunity to more compre- FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS! hensively address these issues internally and is really excited to also explore them further

F O U N A M D H A with stakeholders Park-wide. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, T D I N O I N please contact [email protected]. W Education, Recreation, Arts, and Community Initiatives Day-Use Permits Required for the Peekamoose Blue Hole In an effort to limit the overall use during peak visitation and to help protect the pristine quality of the Blue Hole, the DEC now requires that all weekends and holidays visitors of the Blue Hole book a permit. Permits may be acquired online at ReserveAmerica.com, at a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Permits are available at no cost to the visitor, and each permit will allow access for up to 6 people. The goal of this permitting process is to limit the overall use during peak visitation to help protect the pristine quality of the Blue Hole.

Tips for an ideal Peekamoose Blue Hole visit: Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported in part by New York • Visit during off-peak times, such as Monday through Wednesday State Council on the Arts, The or morning hours. Greene County Legislature through the Cultural Fund administered by • Walk on designated trails or bare rocks to prevent further erosion CREATE Council for Resources and allow plants to regrow. to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education (formerly The Greene • Carry-in and carry-out everything brought to the area—including food scraps. County Council on the Arts), The Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, The Royce • Park only in designated areas along the road to avoid parking citations. Family Foundation, The Samuel and Esther Doctorow Fund, The • No fires, portable speakers, or glass containers are permitted at the Blue Hole. Orville and Ethel Slutzky Family Foundation, Platte Clove Bruder- Catskill Park Updates now Available for the Catskills Online hof Community, Bank of Greene Local recreational opportunities are always changing and by visiting the Catskills County Charitable Foundation, The Greene County Youth Bureau, Visitor Center’s Trail Conditions blog is now posting updates related to the Catskill Marshall & Sterling Insurance, All Park, Catskill trails, Catskill campgrounds and camping, Catskill boating, and more at Souls’ Church, Stewarts Shops, catskillsvisitorcenter.org/trail. Windham Foundation, and by private donations. Love the Catskills to Life! We often hear how a place is “loved to death” and can easily see how overuse or high use can negatively impact the natural areas that people want to visit. As part of anything that we do, we want to make sure we are able to welcome more visitors to the Catskills to enjoy our important places, all without harming those places! We want to make sure our 7971 Main Street, Village of Hunter visitors help invest in and regenerate our natural areas—we want to love the Catskills to 518 263 2001 • www.catskillmtn.org life!

September 2020 • GUIDE 49 Windham Mountain. Photo by Francis X. Francis by Photo Mountain. Windham Driscoll, francisxdriscoll.com

In my mind we can all take a few steps in that direction: 4. We need to help the communities of the Catskills. When we enjoy the great outdoors, we need to make sure we also stop on 1. As residents or visitors, we need to ensure that we do not just main streets and enjoy our local communities. Get a coffee at a take from the Catskills. We need to find ways to give back, wheth- local shop, buy a sandwich for lunch at a deli within the Catskills. er they are large or small. When you’re hiking and see a candy bar Outdoor enthusiasts need to use their economic potential for wrapper, pick it up and pack it out! Thinking bigger? There are good in the Catskills! lots of volunteer opportunities in the Catskills tackling everything from invasive species to trail maintenance to staffing a fire tower! Do your part and #LoveItToLife!

2. We need to raise our voices for the Catskill Park. We need to Catskill Park Advisory Committee continue the good work that has been accomplished in Albany The Catskill Park Advisory Committee (CPAC) was established and ensure continued funding to improve the infrastructure of by the Catskill Center in consultation with the New York State the Catskill Park. These improvements make the Park more acces- Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) several years sible, but at the same time help ensure natural resources protec- ago. Currently chaired by the Catskill Cente, the CPAC is a tion and make for a better Park experience. group of representatives from local governments and organizations that provides a forum for communities, user groups and 3. We need to pass on our love and appreciation for wild areas and stakeholders of the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed to the Catskills to new users and generations while understanding discuss issues of regional importance. The purpose of the Com- that those we talk to may have none of the experiences we have mittee is to provide assistance, advice and guidance to the DEC, had, and their frames of reference are likely completely different. the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and

#RecreateResponsibly in the Catskills As the Catskills get busier, it can be confusing to navigate this “new normal” in terms of how to recreate responsibly in the era of COVID-19. The #RecreateResponsibly guidelines give some sound advice on how to get outdoors right now. When you choose to recreate responsibly, you are doing your part to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

Know Before you Go: Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a plan B. Plan Ahead: Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a mask. Stay Close to Home: This is not the time to travel long distances to recreate. Most places are only open for day use. Practice Physical Distancing: Adventure only with your immediate household. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space. If you are sick, stay home. Play It Safe: Slow down and choose lower-risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained. Leave No Trace: Respect public lands and communities and take your garbage with you, including disposable gloves, and masks.

We all have a shared responsibility to care for these places and ensure they remain for future generations to enjoy. Lead by example and join the Catskill Center and the Catskills Visitor Center in learning how to #RecreateResponsibly at recreateresponsibly.org.

50 • www.catskillregionguide.com other land managers in the management of the New York State Forest Preserve, the Catskill Park and the Catskill Watershed. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. If Images of the you’d like to learn more, join the mailing list or attend the next meeting, please contact the Catskill Center at 845 586 2611 or Northern Catskills e-mail them at [email protected] with CPAC in the subject line, and ask to be added to the mailing list. Please note that for at least the remainder of 2020, CPAC meetings will be held virtually. You must be on the mailing list to By Francis X. Driscoll receive the e-mail to register for the virtual meeting.

Give Back to the Catskills The natural beauty, the majesty of the mountains, the protection of the Catskill Forest Preserve, the region’s natural and cultural resources, all need your help! By supporting the work of the Catskill Center, you support: stewardship of our Catskill Park and its vast natural resources; the Center’s collaborative spirit as we convene, create partnerships and facilitate discussions that benefit the region; and the Center’s work to support education, arts and culture throughout the Catskills. While the Catskill Center may not be able to interact in person for the time being, their staff continue to explore and launch new ways for them to remain connected with their members, supporters, and those who love the Catskills. Keep a look out for increased resources, virtual workshops, programs, and more from the Catskill Center and CVC websites. Stay tuned into their social media platforms—Twitter, Instagram and Facebook—for even more opportunities to engage, learn, and advocate with them. Most importantly, know that by being a member and sup- porter of the Catskill Center you are helping protect and preserve the Catskill Mountains that we all love. This glorious Park will be even better preserved than before because of our collective hard work, and we will one day leave our homes to explore, travel, and enjoy everything this region has to offer once again. To support the work of the Catskill Center, become a mem- The largest selection of my work ber online through their website at catskillcenter.org/membership is now available at or donate by mail: Checks made out to the “Catskill Center” can be mailed to Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406. Tannersville Antiques And Artisans

6045 Main Street Jeff Senterman is the Executive Director of the Tannersville, NY 12485 Catskill Center for Conservation and Develop- ment in Arkville, NY, a member of the Board Open 11AM - 5PM Friday thru Sunday of Directors for the American Hiking Society, the Catskill Watershed Corporation and the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce. Jeff 518-589-5600 graduated with a degree in Environmental Science from Lyndon State College and worked for many years as an Environmental For more information visit Planner in New England before coming back to New York and the Catskills in the nonprofit sector. To learn more about the work of the www.francisxdriscoll.com Catskill Center in the Catskills, visit catskillcenter.org.

September 2020 • GUIDE 51 WE MISS YOU AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON!

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“All art has this characteristic – it unites people.” —Leo Tolstoy

52 • www.catskillregionguide.com WE MISS YOU AND CAN’T The Catskill Mountain Foundation WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON! Piano Performance Museum

Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection

Discover this extraordinary collection in performance, music education, and cultural exploration NOW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT!

The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum reopens to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, from 11am to 3pm by appointment only. Please call the CMF Reservation Line at 518 263 2063, to make an appointment to visit the museum. We will return your call as soon as possible to confirm your appointment. The docent tour is approximately 30 minutes. Appointments are available for a maximum of three people at a time. Masks are required and temperatures will be recorded at the door and visitors will be asked to answer a short questionnaire related to Covid 19. During the pandemic, visitors will be asked not to touch the pianos or other artifacts on display in the museum. CMF staff have established healthful guidelines for your visit to the museum to provide as safe an environment as possible for visitors and staff. We welcome you and look forward to showing you our extraordinary collection of historical pianos from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street, Route 23A, Hunter, New York • www.catskillmtn.org Hours: By Appointment Only, Fridays & Saturdays 11am-3pm. Please call 518 263 2063 to request an appointment

The CMF Piano Performance Museum is funded in part by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation

September 2020 • GUIDE 53 PLEASE DONATE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION! Your support matters and makes everything we do possible! EACH YEAR, THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION • Presents and hosts more than 20 per- • Hosts arts residencies bringing many • Shows more than 100 films on our formances and lectures. artists to our community for extended four screens in Hunter and Tannersville. stays. • Offersfree or subsidized arts pro- • Publishes the monthly Guide maga- grams that are enjoyed by hundreds of • Is the home of the Piano Perfor- zine, distributed throughout the Catskill local children. mance Museum, a rare collection of Region and at New York State Thruway historic playable pianos. rest stops. • Offersworks of over 40 regional artists, along with the a hand-curated • Runs a dozen studio arts programs, collection of over 4,000 books. with students from around the U.S.

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