On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.
Fishkill Farms: The Great Pumpkin Patch
For more than 100 years, the Morgenthau family's Fishkill Farms has celebrated fall with pumpkins, apples, cider, donuts, and festivals.
Four New Cottages at Troutbeck in Amenia
Troutbeck's estate in Amenia debuts four River Cottages with Champalimaud interiors, local furnishings, and art, accommodating up to 12 guests.
Living History; Montgomery Place
Built in 1804 by Janet Livingston Montgomery, this Red Hook estate features Alexander Jackson Davis architecture, historic orchards, and gardens now stewarded by Bard College.
Earthly Work, Lofty Ambition; Silverbrook Manor
Owned by artist William Harris and sensory innovator Mindy Yang, Silverbrook Manor combines regenerative farming, wellness gatherings, and creative collaboration across 54 acres in Tuxedo.
Cannon Hersey; The Art of Memory
Dover Plains artist Cannon Hersey photographs and sculpts Hiroshima's survivor trees, exploring "future memory," inherited history, and his grandfather's legacy.
Dutchess County’s Complete School Guide
Dutchess County offers a wide range of schools, including college preparatory boarding academies, Montessori programs, faith-based academies, and specialized programs for students with learning differences.
Wethersfield Estate & Garden Fall Equestrian Activities
This fall, Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Millbrook hosts four equestrian events, from hunter paces to traditional Millbrook Hunt meets.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery Turns Three
DASSAI BLUE in Hyde Park celebrates three years with an October 3–5 festival of tours, food markets, and Japanese culture.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail; Twenty-Three Miles of Color
Stretching 26 miles from Amenia to Copake Falls at Taconic State Park, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail offers scenic autumn views for cyclists and walkers.
That Creative Space in Beacon
Celebrating one year, That Creative Space in Beacon hosts workshops, classes, and its first exhibition, What We Carry, September 19–20.
Dukes & Dutchesses: Peter Barley
Semi-retired chef Peter Berley, known for The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen, now savors gardening, guitars, and Millerton walks with his family.
Four Brothers Drive-In Theater & Grand Shack
Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia pairs a huge screen with pizza, gourmet snacks, mini golf, and cozy Airstream camper stays.
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