Our Favorite Upstate New York Escapes

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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

Bradstan Awarded Trip Savvy’s Best for Romance

The Eldred Preserve is thrilled to announce that The Bradstan Boutique Hotel has earned the Best for Romance designation in the 2021 TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Awards. The Bradstan Boutique Hotel welcomed its first guests this spring, offering 28 luxury accommodations featuring five unique design themes. Floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, private patios, and jetted tubs are among the … Read more

Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail Unveiled at The Eldred Preserve

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

Great Escapes: Stepping out From the Past in the Catskills

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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

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

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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

The Eldred Preserve cuts the ribbon

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

A Room Unveiling at The Eldred Preserve

The Bradstan Boutique Hotel at The Eldred Preserve will offer guests a unique “jewel in the woods” experience in the heart of the Catskills, seamlessly blending the comforts of a bed & breakfast with the sophistication of a boutique hotel. Each of its 28 luxury accommodations, designed by La Bossiere Interior Design & Decoration, features one of five custom … Read more

The Eldred Preserve Officially Announces Project Plans

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Local resident and entrepreneur Dan Silna and his wife, Joan, have officially announced their plans to reopen The Eldred Preserve, located in the town of Highland of Sullivan County, N.Y. The resort is being completely rebuilt, and is on schedule to celebrate its grand opening in time for the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock … Read more