On Our Radar

Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.

December 26, 2024

The End of an Era: The Mystique of a Storied Millbrook Estate

The historic Millbrook estate, once owned by Charles Dieterich and the Hitchcock family, enters a new era after years of preservation. The 2,000 acre property is now up for sale for $65,000,000 with Heather Croner Real Estate. Change is inevitable, and the future of the estate remains to be seen.

December 26, 2024

Cara Cara

Cara Cara creates flirty, fun dresses and resort wear for women balancing work and life, now expanding its seasonal collections. Their seeming overnight success is grounded in the career bona fides of the three principal partners. Sasha Martin and Julia Brown, the founders of Cara Cara, met in 2018 at a children’s gym in Millerton and later Katie Hobbs joined as chief marketing officer.

December 26, 2024

Dassai Blue’s Newest Brewery

Explore Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park for premium sake tours, tastings, and small bites, blending tradition and innovation.

December 26, 2024

Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm

Join the Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm in Red Hook for cider, crafts, and a lively orchard blessing.

December 26, 2024

Not Donuts Records: Vinyl, Art, and Community in Stanfordville

Not Donuts Records in Stanfordville offers vinyl, vintage stereo gear, art, and community events—just no doughnuts.

December 26, 2024

River and Post: A Hidden Culinary Gem in Staatsburg

River and Post in Staatsburg blends fine dining with a relaxed atmosphere, offering delicious dishes and a chic ambiance.

December 26, 2024

Verse Work/Shop: Red Hook Gallery of Local Art and Design

Verse Work/Shop in Red Hook features local art, furniture, jewelry, and design, offering a unique gallery experience.

December 26, 2024

Art News: Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency

Explore "Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency" at Vassar College, featuring art on fertility, trauma, and justice.

December 24, 2024

Outside In – Sustainable Glass and Stone Farmhouse

A sustainable glass and stone farmhouse near Stanfordville, blending modern design with nature and family-friendly living.

December 23, 2024

Take me to the top! The Mount Beacon Incline Railway

Travel east on Interstate 84 along the Hudson River and you will spy Mount Beacon—the tallest peak in the Hudson Highlands. While it is today marked by several tall towers, its summit was once a popular tourist attraction, accessed by the steepest funicular in the world at the time: the Mount Beacon Incline Railway.