On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.
Milan Modern
The single-story home is split over two levels Three gabled pavilions are connected by a central staircase that leads from the open kitchen/dining area down to the main living area.
Le Jardin Flower Farm
Romane began by selling them under the name Le Jardin Flower Farm at the Saturday market in Millerton (and surprised herself by how well she did), then deepened her knowledge
The Troutbeck Symposium
This past May, 200 middle and high school students from sixteen regional public and private schools gathered at the Troutbeck Resort in Amenia for the third annual Troutbeck Symposium.
Pieter Estersohn
For his newest book, he photographed and wrote about farmers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties.
Brigitte Bistro
Brigitte Bistro is cozy without being cramped, with crystal chandeliers dripping with teardrop pendants that dominate the decor.
Terrapin Restaurant
Rhinebeck’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurant, Terrapin, remains at the forefront of the Hudson Valley restaurant scene after 25 years.
Cat Gentry Floral Design
Gentry’s love of flora and fauna came early. She had one of those idyllic country childhoods complete with ponies, dogs, and the freedom to explore the North Carolina countryside.
The Millbrook Horse Trials
Over the course of several days, as many as 400 horse-and-rider teams will compete in dressage, cross-country, and showjumping in one of six levels, from Beginner Novice through Advanced.
Fat Apple Farm
Fat Apple Farm in Pine Plains was started by Eric Costello and John Agostinho, here they share some of their Dutchess County foodie faves.
Bottle Shop Antiques
Few things in life are certain but one thing is undeniable: If you live anywhere near Millbrook, you know Kevin de Martine and Bottle Shop Antiques.
Bennett Park
The Millbrook Community Partnership's (MCP) mission is to give the residents of Millbrook and the surrounding area an extraordinary 35-acre public park and a vibrant, multi-use community center.
Things to Do
Events, gatherings, and outings: What to see and do in Dutchess County, NY.
July 28, 2024
Beyond a Simple Folk Song was conceived in 2009 to be an annual concert of music that challenges acoustic singer/songwriters and musicians to venture out of their comfort zones and stretch their craft beyond the constructs and scope of a song. So join the annual concert this year and enjoy hearing songs from The Piedmont Bluz, Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert, and Kevin Becker. Tickets are $22. 2 pm - 4 pm.
August 1, 2024
Mark your calendars for the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival, a three day event starting on August 1st and ending August 3rd with great flamenco performances, workshops, documentaries, and more. Be transported with the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival! All shows will be free but donations are appreciated.
August 1, 2024
Presented by Oblong Books, the book launch at the Morton Memorial Library will feature Carol Goodman and her new book “Return to Wyldcliffe Heights.” This novel is about a reclusive writer who is desperate to require the past. "Jane Eyre" meets "The Thirteenth Tale" in this new modern gothic mystery from two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Carol Goodman. Free admission! Registration required. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 2, 2024
Celebrate the start of the weekend at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for Friday Night Food Trucks and Live Music! Take advantage of summer sunsets from the Taproom Terrace with a la carte, family-friendly menus from local food trucks. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the lawn or find a picnic table for the whole family. Tap wine will be available, as well as beer, popcorn and local goodies. Each Date will also feature music from local performers. No reservations needed. 5 pm - 8 pm
August 3, 2024
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce it will host its annual jazz concert featuring a live performance by former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams and his Band of Friends. This event will also feature wine, including "Bernie's Blend" and food trucks.
August 3, 2024
Head to Fishkill Farms on August 3rd for another round of the weekly Saturday morning Yoga sessions with RedTail Power Yoga! Class will take place on the covered, wraparound porch overlooking the flower garden, orchards, mountains and beyond. Tickets are $20. 9 am - 10 am.
August 3, 2024
Join the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome as they celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of first responders on August 3rd and 4th! The Saturday "History of Flight" program highlights the Pioneer Era before World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1920s and 30s. The Sunday airshow is the World War I dog-fight spectacular, with a hero or heroine, the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck, scenery, pyrotechnics and a World War I tank, along with many antique automobiles. Gates open at 10 am and the air shows start at 2:30 for both days. Admission is free for all first responders and law enforcement members (and their dogs) with ID!
August 3, 2024
Mark your calendars for the next event in the Luminaries Series as Troutbeck hosts Ian Tattersall, Curator Emeritus with the American Museum of Hisotry, for a talk on The Origins of Modern Human Cognition + Q&A with Scott A. Small, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia Univeristy. 5 - 6 pm.
August 4, 2024
Do you love car shows? If so, mark your calendar for the Pleasant Valley Lions Club Car Show! Enjoy amazing cars of all kinds and styles, food and refreshments, plus a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Awards given to the top 35. Free for spectators! Entry fee $20 per vehicle. 9 am - 3 pm
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