The Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast is a 1750 stone home impeccably remodeled with all of today’s amenities. An elegant and peaceful oasis, nestled in historic Stone Ridge, located in New York’s beautiful Hudson River Valley. Searching for weekend getaways from nyc? Our B&B is less than a 2 hour drive from New York City but a whole new world in one of upstate NY’s most charming areas.
Monday, October 28, 2013
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Pumpkin Picking in upstate NY Hudson Valley
It is pumpkin picking time in upstate NY Hudson Valley. Stay at our bed and breakfast, the Blue Willow B & B in Stone Ridge, NY, less than 2 hour drive from NYC and a perfect weekend getaway.
Pick in the field pumpkin patch. Already gathered from the field pumpkins. Corn maze. Tractor pulled hay rides. Picked produce farmer's market. Gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area.
Jenkins - Lueken Orchards - 69 Yankee Folley road, New Paltz, NY 12561. Phone: 845-255-0999
Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, tractor-pulled hay rides, raspberries, blackberries, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, trees tied.
Kelder's Farm - 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson, NY 12404. Phone: 845-626-7137
Pumpkin patch pick in the field, pumpkins gathered from the field, winter squash, other vegetables, corn maze, hay bale maze, pre-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo.
Maynard Farms - 326 River Road, Ulster Park, NY 12487. Phone: 845-331-6908
Pumpkins to pick in the field, already picked pumpkins, apples, nectarines, pears, peaches, pre-picked produce, restrooms.
Paul's Farm - Maze of Heroes - 1375 Hurley Mountain Road, Hurley, New York 12443. Phone: (845) 338-1168, One of the best Corn maze in the area. Picnic areas on site, walking trails, (including a 300 foot high escarpment overlooking maze!) and creekside fishing. Sweet Corn and other Produce from our Roadside Stand.
Rondout Valley Grower's Association - Route 209, Accord, NY 12484. Phone: 845-626-1532
Pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, apples, blueberries, honey from hives on the farm, maple syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), farmer's market.
Stone Ridge Orchard - 3012 Rt 213 POB 867, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Phone: 845/687-2587
Pumpkin patch pick in the field. Pumpkins already gathered from the field. 115 acres of pumpkins, apples, raspberries, cider and other great farm products to pick or choose from in our farm stand.
While pumpkin picking, stay out our comfortable Bed and Breakfast in upstate NY historic town of Stone Ridge. http://bluewillowgetaways.com/
Local pumpkin picking farms near our B&B
Stone Ridge Orchard - 3012 Rt 213 POB 867, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Phone: 845/687-2587
Pumpkin patch pick in the field. Pumpkins already gathered from the field. 115 acres of pumpkins, apples, raspberries, cider and other great farm products to pick or choose from in our farm stand.
Country Charm Farm - 201 Dubois Road, New Paltz, NY 12561. Phone: 845-255-4321Pumpkin patch pick in the field. Pumpkins already gathered from the field. 115 acres of pumpkins, apples, raspberries, cider and other great farm products to pick or choose from in our farm stand.
Pick in the field pumpkin patch. Already gathered from the field pumpkins. Corn maze. Tractor pulled hay rides. Picked produce farmer's market. Gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area.
Jenkins - Lueken Orchards - 69 Yankee Folley road, New Paltz, NY 12561. Phone: 845-255-0999
Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, tractor-pulled hay rides, raspberries, blackberries, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, trees tied.
Kelder's Farm - 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson, NY 12404. Phone: 845-626-7137
Pumpkin patch pick in the field, pumpkins gathered from the field, winter squash, other vegetables, corn maze, hay bale maze, pre-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo.
Maynard Farms - 326 River Road, Ulster Park, NY 12487. Phone: 845-331-6908
Pumpkins to pick in the field, already picked pumpkins, apples, nectarines, pears, peaches, pre-picked produce, restrooms.
Paul's Farm - Maze of Heroes - 1375 Hurley Mountain Road, Hurley, New York 12443. Phone: (845) 338-1168, One of the best Corn maze in the area. Picnic areas on site, walking trails, (including a 300 foot high escarpment overlooking maze!) and creekside fishing. Sweet Corn and other Produce from our Roadside Stand.
Rondout Valley Grower's Association - Route 209, Accord, NY 12484. Phone: 845-626-1532
Pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, apples, blueberries, honey from hives on the farm, maple syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), farmer's market.
Stone Ridge Orchard - 3012 Rt 213 POB 867, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Phone: 845/687-2587
Pumpkin patch pick in the field. Pumpkins already gathered from the field. 115 acres of pumpkins, apples, raspberries, cider and other great farm products to pick or choose from in our farm stand.
While pumpkin picking, stay out our comfortable Bed and Breakfast in upstate NY historic town of Stone Ridge. http://bluewillowgetaways.com/
“Best innkeeper ever!” Stone Ridge NY
The house is adorable and beautiful-- recently guy renovated stone
house. The service is exceptional. Pam will make you reservations for
dinner, serve breakfast on your watch and to your dietary
specifications. She will ask what you want to do the night before then
print you maps and give you infotmation at breakfast. I have never felt
so taken care Of! Great jet tubs in the bathrooms for relaxing soaks!
the fridge is stocked with wine and cheese, chocolate chip cookies and
candy-- its hard to get out of the house life is so cushy at the Blue
Willow!
Upstate NY Fall Foliage Romantic Bed And Breakfast
Blue Willow Bed And Breakfast is less than a 2 hour drive from New York City in one of upstate NY’s most charming and romantic areas to see the fall foliage. The Hudson Valley is ripe with spectacular views of the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. The colors presented by nature in the fall when the leaves turn are amazing to witness.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Ulster County Bed and Breakfast NY Review
“Charming B & B”
We stayed here in March and had the place to ourselves the first night, Pam is charming and offered us many options for breakfast including fresh baked muffins and veggie omelets to order.
The kitchen is fabulous and the rooms charming. We used the computer to play music and hang out in the well stocked kitchen.
The kitchen is fabulous and the rooms charming. We used the computer to play music and hang out in the well stocked kitchen.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast Stone Ridge NY Review
“Our new home away from home!”
My husband and I live in Brooklyn and have stayed at Blue Willow on two occassions. Without a doubt, we will back! I have never stayed at a B&B quite like the Blue Willow. First of all, it is a gorgeous home that has been painstakingly restored. The pictures online don't even begin to do the house justice. Pam, the owner, warmly greets you upon your arrival and immediately makes you feel at home. The Blue Willow is a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area and enjoying a wide range of activities including hiking, biking, swimming, farmers markets, antiquing and more. Pam and her husband are long time residents of the area and are full of helpful recommendations for activities and restaurants.
A few of our own tips for you!
(1) Do not pass up the opportunity to stay at the Blue Willow because it is located in a town as opposed to a more rural setting. The house is so well built and insulated that you do not hear anything! Plus, Stone Ridge is lovely and has some conveniences that may prove handy during your stay, including a market and pharmacy.
(2) Bring a big appetite! Breakfast is not only delicious, but it is also hearty! Pam may even send you home with left overs of your favorite dishes if you are lucky!
(3) Invite friends / family and reserve all three rooms! We plan to do this before the end of the summer. Staying at the Blue Willow really is like having your very own luxury weekend house!
A few of our own tips for you!
(1) Do not pass up the opportunity to stay at the Blue Willow because it is located in a town as opposed to a more rural setting. The house is so well built and insulated that you do not hear anything! Plus, Stone Ridge is lovely and has some conveniences that may prove handy during your stay, including a market and pharmacy.
(2) Bring a big appetite! Breakfast is not only delicious, but it is also hearty! Pam may even send you home with left overs of your favorite dishes if you are lucky!
(3) Invite friends / family and reserve all three rooms! We plan to do this before the end of the summer. Staying at the Blue Willow really is like having your very own luxury weekend house!
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Blue Willow Bed And Breakfast Stone Ridge NY History
We’ve had a love affair with the Hudson Valley for ever! Upstate New York is one of the most beautiful place on earth- at least for us! When we saw the house we knew it was destined to be shared. Tremendously neglected, there was nothing historical to salvage. But the bones were good and the energy so very positive. And so the adventure began in December 2009. Four Ulster County demolition dumpsters later we began to put this charming grand dame of a stone house back together again. To restore her soul.
The grounds were also a mess. Completely overgrown and out of control. There was a small pathway around the house and the rest was brush and rubble. The house was so completely covered with ivy and shrub overgrowth that the townspeople wondered “where did that beautiful and gracious stone house come from?” It was there since 1750! But it was just waiting to be reawakened! A “sleeping beauty” right in the heart of Stone Ridge NY. The perfect place for a guesthouse or bed & breakfast!
One of the most surprising things is how quiet it is. 18 inches of stone, modern blown-in foam insulation and being set back from the road make everyone who visits marvel! It is like being out in the middle of the country.
If you are a restoration or renovation buff, this is the place for you. The entire house has been redone with attention to period details combined with modern amenities. For example there are closets. Most circa 1750 houses would not have had closets. And then of course there are bathrooms! An old house would not have had them either! In fact we demolished the old outhouse which was being used as a wood shed! However- we saved the two seater! You never know when something like that could come in handy!
The kitchen/great room is a combination of what were two wings with a small patio sandwiched in-between. We demolished the walls and made one big room! The kitchen boasts cabinets prompting people to ask “are those original?”
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast Hudson Valley Parlor
The Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast in upstate NY offers a quiet, comfortable parlor if you would like to relax and read and a baby grand piano if you and your guests are musically inclined .
Monday, June 3, 2013
Things To Do in Hudson Valley NY
Hudson Valley NY is a great location for touring and exploring destinations such as:
- Neighboring villages of High Falls, Rosendale and Accord
- Ashokan Reservoir
- Kingston Waterfront
- Hudson River boat tours (in season)
- Cragsmoor /Sam’s Point & Ice Caves
- Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
- Bethel Woods/Woodstock Museum
- Mohonk Mountain House
- Minnewaska State Park
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Bed and Breakfast Upstate NY
We have three elegantly appointed suites at the Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast in Stone Ridge, NY.
- The Hudson Suite – Ground Floor, handicap accessible
- The Esopus Suite – 2nd Floor
- The Rondout Suite – 2nd Floor
All the bedrooms at our B&B are non-smoking and include:
- Ensuite private bathrooms
- Queen-size, iron beds
- Intimate sitting areas
- Central air conditioning
- Room TVs
- WIFI
- Access to the house computer
- Outside covered front porch for smokers
Weekend Getaways From NYC
Blue Willow in upstate Stone Ridge NY is truly a four season destination! Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley NY, there are many things to do in the neighboring villages of High Falls, Rosendale and Accord. Ashokan Reservoir. Kingston Waterfront. Hudson River boat tours (in season). Cragsmoor /Sam’s Point & Ice Caves. Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway. Bethel Woods/Woodstock Museum. Mohonk Mountain House. Minnewaska State Park. Hudson River School artist homes. Bearsville Theater. Hudson Valley Pottery Trail. Shadowland Theater (in season). Woodstock Film Festival and Playhouse (in season).
For food and wine lovers, the area offers many good restaurants, area wine trail and distilleries, seasonal food festivals, local organic farms, and the Culinary Institute of America.
For the sports enthusiasts, Hudson Valley NY offers walking, hiking, biking and golfing and world-class rock climbing. Winter offers downhill and cross country XC skiing, skating, and snowshoeing. Motorcycle and bicycle touring.
If you are a history buff you will enjoy exploring the historic town of Stone Ridge, Hurley, Kingston, and New Paltz, Hyde Park, FDR Estate, West Point Military Academy and local historical museums.
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