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Courtesy of BRIDES: The Catskills, a mountain region in the southeast part of New York State, is an ideal wedding destination. The area is full of natural beauty; you can get married along a creek or in front of a waterfall, and mountain ranges give incredible vistas. Because of its proximity to New York City … Read more
Courtesy of LODGING: Sullivan County has a contemporary hospitality experience with The Eldred Preserve, a 600-acre resort designed by Cooper Carry. Located in Eldred in the Town of Highland two hours north of New York City, the new destination is a thoughtful reimagining of three legacy brands set amid the natural Catskills landscape. In collaboration … Read more
Courtesy of DuJour: Enveloped in breathtaking panoramic views, bucolic upstate New York has long attracted visitors but, until now, hasn’t had many high-end resorts and hotels to call its own. From acres of sublime nature to luxurious spas that will revitalize your mind and body, our favorite new Catskills retreats will transform your summer vacation. … Read more
The Eldred Preserve, located less than 10 miles from the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, unveiled its dove sculpture as part of the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail in September 2021. The trail—which was initially revealed in 2019—serves to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock … Read more
Courtesy of Barron’s Penta: During the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked in the summer to the southwestern corner of the Catskills, where resorts and bungalow colonies comprised the Borscht Belt. But by the mid-1900s, tourism to the Belt had slackened as air travel became more convenient and affordable. … Read more
Courtesy of AFAR: In 2020, the pandemic and subsequent lockdown fueled a flee north to New York’s upstate region. As more and more city dwellers opted for the countryside, many towns in the Hudson Valley and Catskills saw a swelling number of permanent residents, causing real estate prices to rise exponentially in some locations. But … Read more
Courtesy of USA Today: Remember when going to a cabin in the woods meant a rustic retreat, complete with creaky camp beds and S’mores around a campfire? Well, the s’mores are still there — the marshmallows may be artisanal — but the creaky camp beds and rustic vibe have been replaced with upscale amenities and … Read more
Courtesy of Sullivan County Democrat: The Eldred Preserve has officially opened its doors. The hotel and restaurant has been in the works for close to four years and now the dream has become a reality. Born by the vision of entrepreneurs Dan and Joan Silna, the new resort combines three Sullivan County legacy brands: The … Read more