Local Interest:
Woodstock merges cultural stimulation with rural relaxation. Art galleries, museums, music venues, Jazz Festival, theater, outdoor markets, Garlic Festival, photography center, indie movie theater, bookstores, Film Festival (October), Birdcliffe Historic Art Colony, antiquing, flea markets, boutiques, scenic drives, Ashokan reservoir, Wilson State Park, roller blading, river fishing, Hudson River marinas, HITS equestrian events, excellent restaurants and cafes (with WIFI), tubing on the Esopus, incredible hiking and rock climbing, mushroom hunting, skiing at Hunter, Belleayre and Windam Mountains. Spectacular views and hiking trails make it a great location for motorcycling, horseback riding, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, Fall Foliage drives, or kicking back and enjoying company and a good book!
House Features:
Spectacular passive-solar architect designed house with grill-work stairs following the terrain. While the structure is contemporary and eye-catching, the furnishings and interior are amazingly warm and comfortable. Elevated main level feels like luxurious treehouse living. Spacious and cozy spaces with oversized windows bring nature indoors. The tin ceilinged great room - living area, kitchen, large butcher block counter, dining table (space to dance, cook and chat all at once!) - rises to two-story southern views, and a low awning sun-hall. Perched in a high corner is an interior sitting balcony with rocking chair, reading lamp, and blooming cactus shelf (this space has a straight-line view of the eastern moon from Bedroom 1). High shelves and walls throughout the house display a collection of contemporary art and photography. A sunken library at the southwest end of the house offers a second living space to reflect, retreat, or gather. Warm/cool stone and polished maple floors.
Other Activities:
Emerson Spa, Bearsville Theater, excellent restaurants