Hudson Valley Magazine

This content is made possible by our sponsors. Learn how to publish your content with us. Fall is on the horizon, signaling the beginning of a new school year and the perfect time to explore and tour your child’s school, learn more about the plans for the year, and meet faculty and staff. To get a head start on the new year—make attending an Open House your first step.

Life & Style September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and local specialists warn that when it comes to these cancers, what you don’t know can hurt you. stock.adobe.com / Jo Panuwat D The Most Common Culprits Endometrial cancer, which affects the lining of the uterus, is the most typical gynecologic malignancy, and its incidence is on the rise.

This content is made possible by our sponsors. Learn how to publish your content with us. As the first woman-owned company to win Best Contractor, HPM Craftsmen continues to redefine what homeowners can expect from a renovation partner. Since 2008, HPM Craftsmen has renovated homes throughout the Hudson Valley with a commitment to thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship.

Things to Do There's nothing better than a weekend of apple picking, cider donuts, and seasonal treats at these upstate farms in the Hudson Valley. stock.adobe.com / ZoomTeam It’s finally here, Hudson Valley. The magical time of year when local farms open their orchards for apple picking has arrived. People travel from far and wide to experience this regional tradition, and one of fall’s favorite pastimes. Plus, is there a more Instagrammable activity?

This content is made possible by our sponsors. Learn how to publish your content with us. The leaves will be soon changing, and cool air will be coming in. Time to whip out the flannel as fall is approaching. Putnam County is the ideal place to watch the landscape colors turning red, orange, and gold. Putnam County, an easy hour north of Manhattan by car or train, has an abundance of activities and sites to explore. Experience the Charms of Our Local Farms ….

Eat & Drink Tune into this Greene County hot spot, where creatively crafted sips are served in harmony with cool listening moments. Photos courtesy of 27 Cafe Most coffee shops have a pleasant soundtrack looping lightly in the background, but at Catskill’s 27 Cafe, which opened last fall, the auditory experience is just as important as what’s swirling in the cup.

Life & Style Over the past two decades, a tucked away 19th-century textile mill has transformed into the GARNER Arts Center, a vibrant arts community. Photos courtesy of GARNER Arts Center In 1934, Louis Rosenberg, a furniture store owner, and other community businessmen came together to revitalize a collection of buildings off Route 9W in Garnerville/West Haverstraw that had once housed a successful textile mill.

Eat & Drink Even after county fair season has ended, find sweet treats at Hudson Valley locales selling fried dough year-round. Photo by Frederick Shaw on Unsplash There’s no better way to enjoy a summer evening at a county fair than by digging into a platter of hot, crispy, fried dough with a dash of powdered sugar.

Eat & Drink Although he’s had no formal culinary training, Chef Christopher Weathered has been immersed in the food world since birth. Photos courtesy of Mill & Main Although he’s had no formal culinary training, Chef Christopher Weathered has been immersed in the food world since birth. His parents worked in restaurants in New York City, where he grew up, and his mother was a recipe developer at the Food Network.

Home & Property Experts share interior design tips for transforming an empty space into an extraordinary one that feels completely your own. Photo by Cathy Hobbs / Highland Passive House Designing a room from scratch can be the proverbial double-edged sword—exciting on one side, overwhelming on the other. With a truly blank canvas, where do you even start? Choice paralysis is real and can really hold things up. Tempting as it might be, you need not necessarily start with Pinterest.