Welcome back and thanks for stopping in. It’s a packed week, so I’ll keep it quick: swing by The Pines tonight (Tuesday, June 17th at 5pm onwards) for Burger Fest. Hope you enjoy and see ya out there.
FIELD REPORT: ACCORD & KERHONKSON
These two small towns, tucked against one another, have no shortage of great spots to hike, take a dip, grab a bite, find a drink, or shop. Whether you can correctly pronounce Accord or Kerhonkson doesn’t matter - this is a no-nonsense guide to help you get out there and explore.
Grab a pen (or Ticonderoga #2) and some paper, it’s time to start plotting your next adventure.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
In this 22,000-acre State Park on the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge you’ll find cliffs, big views, and sky lakes surrounded by dense hardwood forests. There are over 50 miles of trails and multiple waterfalls, including the crowd pleaser, Awosting Falls.
Mohonk Preserve
New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve with more than 8,000-acres. The land was originally part of the Smiley family’s holdings at Mohonk Mountain House and is now protected - offering carriage roads, rock scrambles, and the famous Lemon Squeeze, a narrow crevice with wooden ladders at the end of the Labyrinth trail.
Vernooy Kill Falls
A short hike in Sundown Wild Forest will lead you through hemlocks and streams, past the mossy stone ruins of a 19th-century mill, and to tiered waterfalls. Watch your step, this is rattlesnake country.
Catskill Native Nursery
This historic 1820s homestead, houses 600 species of native plants — you’ll find everything from perennials to water lilies — mostly from locally sourced seedstock. It’s part nursery and part outdoor classroom.
Saunderskill Farms
A family-run farm on a historic homestead that’s been continuously operated since 1680, and honored with the extremely rare USDA Tricentennial Award. Stop by the farmstand, check out the bakery, and pick your own strawberries, blueberries, apples, and more.
Harana Market
This beloved Filipino deli and pantry is run by James Beard semifinalist Chris Mauricio. This place has a devoted - dare I say cult - following. You’ll understand once you try the rice bowls and lumpia. Go now. (Also on the Catskill Crew Card)
Ravenwood
A blend of farming, food, and design, all within a restored 1850s dairy barn. Stop by during the day for caffeine and shopping - then stick around as the sun sets, fires are lit, BBQ served, and cocktails poured. This is truly a unique spot to check out. Open May through October.
Mill & Main
A creekside restaurant and coffee shop right on the banks of the Rondout Creek. The seasonal menu offers American fare with Latin, Italian, and Caribbean influence. Grab a spot at the bar, or hang out back — bring a fly rod so you’re ready when you spot the trout rising.
Flying Goose Tavern
Your neighborhood bar and hangout, right on historic Main Street in Kerhonkson - it’s got all the accoutrements you need, from the backyard and river views, to cold drinks, firepits, and food trucks. Swing by, belly up, and enjoy.
Starlite Motel
A restored 1960s motor lodge with just the right amount of retro, a pool, and no TVs. Every Friday night Catskills Cocktail Club sets up shop and slings top-tier drinks with food pop-ups. You don’t need a room key to hang, but you might wish you had one.
Inness
You’ve probably heard of it, but perhaps you haven’t been yet. This is the “fancy-shmancy” pick my friends — a 225-acre resort with cabins, a restaurant, spa, pool, farm shop, views, and more. It’s now open to the public and worth checking out.
INVITE
I want to formally invite you fine folks to the Second Annual July 4th Party at Deer Mountain Inn. Last year was a blast, so we’ve locked in round two!
Free entry, BBQ by Chef Corwin Kave, Martini making classes with Isolation Proof & Method Vermouth, DJ Harlan spinning vinyl, cash bar and oysters. Stick around, book a room, and get 15% off with the code CATSKILLCREW.
THE BULLETIN
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OH-BOY! MARKET returns to Andes on July 5th & 6th with 70+ incredible independent makers, small-batch goods, and the big summer energy we're ready for! Come for the goods! Stay for the good times! Snag your tickets.
Omega Institute’s Earth Opera is a multi-day plunge into the surreal. Born and founded by local artists, this is part movement lab, part sound ritual, and part collective myth-making. You’ll build a world with others and dive straight into it. If you’re ready to explore something deeper, stranger, and more alive, start here.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts brings Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis — Sunday, June 22 at 7 PM. Fifteen of today's premier jazz soloists and ensemble players converge under Marsalis’s direction for a night of historic masters. Come for the show or stick around and camp onsite. Tickets available here.
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center offers free medical care for injured, orphaned, and sick birds. For 25 years, they’ve rescued everything from hummingbirds to herons — while teaching people how deeply connected we are to the natural world. Support their good work and get a ticket to the 25th Anniversary Gala this Friday, June 20th at the Ashokan Center. Details here.
THE REPORT
Adopt Pets: I’d like to formally introduce you to Gracie the Great Dane, Cedar the cat, and Alice the bunny.
House of the Week: I came across a 1910 vintage home in Barryville that has 322’ of Delaware River frontage. Be warned, it needs some serious love but the location is primo.
The Sky Report: Summer Solstice arrives on June 20th when our sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky. After that, we start the slow crawl back to those 3pm winter sunsets!
Sunrise 5:21 AM
Sunset 8:37 PM
Fire Danger [low]
Air Quality [good]
Moon Phase [waning gibbous]
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I’ve joined forces with The Pines in Mt. Tremper to celebrate their CATSKILL CREW BURGER QUEST victory. Mark your calendars for BURGER FEST on Tuesday, June 17th. No reservations. Just show up for a good time.
Excited to be a part of the Honky Tonk Prom and Vintage Market. It’s going to be a banger with 10 vintage vendors, tintype portraits, live music, western burlesque, and more! Grab a ticket!
TUESDAY 17TH
Catskill Crew X The Pines, Mt. Tremper - BURGER FEST from 5pm onwards
Salt Box, Kingston - Queer Kingston starts at 6pm details
Tubby's, Kingston - Live performances by Girls Against Boys and Maafa from 7-11pm info
WEDNESDAY 18TH
Catskill Center, Mount Tremper - Catskills Nature Explorers: Summer Solstice Celebration from 10:30-11:30am for the kiddos
Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Day one of the The Disco Biscuits – Camp Home Again at 4:30pm sweet
The Pines, Mount Tremper - Music Night with Iris Clementine from 7-9pm have fun
Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Upstairs Wednesday with new bands and new music every week no cover
THURSDAY 19TH
Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Book Discussion: Sense & Sensibility at 6pm read more books
Rough Draft, Kingston - Trivia Night from 6-9pm check it out
Colony, Woodstock - Ras T Asheber Posse at 6pm details
Catskill Center, Mount Tremper - Hike to Overlook Mountain Fire Tower from 10am-12pm get outside
Park Theatre, Hudson - The Fool‘s Journey from 7-9pm info
Made X Hudson, Catskill - Book Club: Virginia Woolf’s Orlando from 6-8pm details
FRIDAY 20TH
Belleayre Mountain, Highmount - ALL WEEKEND LONG the world famous Mountain Jam Festival tix
Deer Mountain Inn, Tannersville - Upstate Pride Set with Susannah Joffe from 5-7pm have fun
Tubby's, Kingston - Live tunes with Delicate Steve from 7-11pm details
Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown - Fire Pit Fridays featuring Bourbon & Branch at 6pm cheers
Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Earthlings w Frank Paper, Scotia b2b Headphones Girl, Leena at 9pm details
Park Theatre, Hudson - Dottie's Pride and Joy: A Pride-Themed Burlesque and Comedy Cabaret from 8-11pm info
Laugh it Up Comedy Club, Poughkeepsie - Hudson Valley's Funniest Showcase at 7pm laughing is good for you
Callicoon Theater, Callicoon - Movie Night with Elio at 7:30pm popcorn
Ten Barn Farm, Ghent - Annual Summer Solstice Dinner from 7-9:30pm hello summer
SATURDAY 21ST
Doolittle’s, Fleischmanns - Morning Jam: Phoenicia Diner Pop-up at 9am thanks harold
Catskill - Summer Solstice Festival from 4-10pm details
Wild Hudson Valley, Cairo - Night in the Forest get outdoors
Andes Hotel, Andes - Andes Hootenanny with performances by The Bones of J.R. Jones and more from 6-11pm heck yeah
Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Western & Swing BBQ & Dance 2025 at 7pm get down
Levon Helm Studio, Woodstock - Futurebirds at 8pm tix
Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - The Hip Abduction Summer Tour at 7pm tix
Catskill Center, Mount Tremper - Pollinator Garden Walk & Talk: Summer Equinox Pollinators from 10am-11:30am details and a June Birding Walk from 10am-11:30am birders
Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - Designing with Plenty for Pollinators with Karen Bussolini at 10am details
The Pines, Mount Tremper - Field Market and Oyster Party at The Dog House from 12-5pm details
White Feather Farm, Saugerties - The Art & Science of Herbarium Making from 9am-1pm check it out
Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Resevoiristas Solstice Party from 4-6pm sweet
Night School, Athens - Live tunes with Ciarra Fragale at 7am oooo
North Branch Cider Mill, North Branch - Swedish Midsummer from 5-6:30pm solstice
West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Live original bluegrass from award-winning local trio Eugene Tyler Band from 2-5pm drink brookies
Roscoe Family Nature Club, Roscoe - Hike on a local trail from 9:30-11pm get out
SUNDAY 22ND
Foxfire Mountain House - In The Wild Dinner Party starts at 5pm RSVP
Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Big night of performances with Spite Club, Open Head, Caligula (aka Grocery Store), Lina Azalea performing Community Hazard from 8-10:30pm info
Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Performance by Kathleen Edwards at 7pm have fun
Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Cardigan Dad Story Hour (local dads reading stories) at 4pm details
Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - Forest Euphoria: the Abounding Queerness of Nature with Dr. Patricia Kaishian from 1-3pm check it out
MONDAY 23RD
Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Murder By Death with Laura Jane Grace at 6pm tix
Levon Helm Studio, Woodstock - Rickie Lee Jones (Night 1) at 8pm check it out
Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Round The Bend Theater (New Musical Reading) from 7:30-9pm long live the playhouse
