There’s something in the air around the Town of Saugerties; a scent that’s easy to identify and hard to miss. The aroma of fresh garlic emanating from Cantine Field in Saugerties can mean only one thing: the 2011 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival! This extremely popular annual festival features all things garlic, and we mean all things. From garlic ice cream (yes you’re reading that correctly!), to garlic fudge, to humans dressed as dancing garlic cloves, the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival is yet another lively event unique to the Hudson Valley Region. It is another shining example of an active community that characterizes not only Saugerties but most all of Ulster County.

 

Taking place this Saturday and Sunday, the 2011 Garlic Festival started in 1989 as a…

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- Update - New 2012 Woodstock NY Film Festival Blog -

The Woodstock Film Festival is an exciting event that showcases not only great films, but also the lovely Hudson Valley region and our thriving community.  The festival will be four days and five nights of films, concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels, awards ceremonies, and fantastic parties. With multiple venues not just in Woodstock but all over Ulster County, the Woodstock Film Festival will draw an estimated 12,000 visitors, more than half of whom will be out-of-towners travelling from all parts of the country and the world. This surge in tourists will undoubtedly give a boost to local businesses, in particular the service sector. Often upon arriving in the Woodstock area and seeing some of…

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September 23rd and 24th will kick off the 2011 Jennie Bell Pie Festival! The festival is apie_400 delicious celebration of pies and of a local hometown hero featuring great food and entertainment for the whole family. Jennie Depuy Bell (1915-2004) and her family were among the first settlers in the area now known as Accord. Accord is one of Ulster County’s best kept secrets in terms of real estate. Located where the Rondout and Peters Kill Creeks meet, Accord real estate conveniently borders the relative hotspots of Stone Ridge and High Falls, as well as butting up to the spectacular cliffs of the Shawangunk Mountains and the academic and cultural Mecca of New Paltz. All while maintaining relatively affordable home prices.

Jennie Bell was known for baking some…

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Taste of New Paltz is a delightful and delicious event unique to the Hudson Valley. It features local restaurants showcasing their specialties, selling taste-sized portions of their best dishes. Area wineries will be offering tastings and local farms will be presenting the best of this year's crops. If you've been dreaming of owning real estate in New Paltz, here's your chance to sample everything the local cuisine has to offer in one fell swoop! Taste of New Paltz offers a great experience for residents & visitors, as well as a platform for regional artisans to gain some great exposure!

Food Is The Main Event

2011 marks the 21st birthday of Taste of New Paltz, which is presented by the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce. Local restaurants and food…

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Happy Birthday Saugerties! Saugerties, New York is celebrating its 200th anniversary of incorporation this year! Originally inhabited by the Esopus Sachem Tribe, and then Dutch settlers in the 1600’s, Saugerties has evolved into the perfect blend of old and new. Nestled at the base of the Catskill Mountains and bordered by the Hudson River and the Esopus creek, Saugerties is a beautiful Hudson Valley town. Just 90 miles north of New York City it currently thrives as a tourist location with a bustling Main Street dotted with shops and eateries. Recently named one of the Top 10 Coolest Towns in America, Saugerties is a melting pot of rich history and energetic culture, perfectly epitomized by its vibrant Main Street.

Festivals & Farmers Markets,…

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There are few greater endorsements for a community than to be featured in the New York Times. A new article published this past weekend once again shined the spotlight on Hudson Valley real estate. Repeating a theme from a 2010 article, the piece highlights the Hudson Valley’s (in particular Rosendale) appeal to Brooklyn residents, which in turn instantly bolsters our area’s street cred (i.e. “cool factor”). 

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Brooklyn Stand Up

 

As usual Taft Street Realty has its finger on the pulse of current social trends. Citing the 2010  article, we mused in a blog if Rosendale was the “New Brooklyn”. This time around, we published our "Big Ups To Brooklyn" blog literally the day before the most recent NYTimes article.  We strive to produce high…

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Ulster County NY Fair & Real EstateUPDATE: 2012 Ulster County Fair Taft Street Guide

New Paltz NY Real Estate - Summer Fun in the Hudson Valley - The 2011 Taft Street Guide Ulster County Fair - If you're looking for a great time for the whole family, the Ulster County NY Fair is the place to be! Whether you like rides, great food, games, or entertainment, the Ulster County Fair has it all. Take a time warp to an old-fashioned good time and enjoy this festive summer fair! As always, Taft Street Realty has you covered with a quick-guide to this great time!

- Fun For Kids & Adults - People searching for New Paltz NY homes for sale often ask me about fun things to do in the local area. Our latest recommendation? The 2011 Ulster County Fair! Catering to all age levels, the fair is open all…

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Taft Street Realty is happy to invite you to our latest open house, 608 Route 32 North in New Paltz. Showing on Sunday, July 31st from 11am-2pm, this like-new colonial resides in a convenient, private setting. The 4BR home is just minutes from New Paltz and the NYS Thruway and 10 minutes to Kingston. It's also just short drive to great restaurants and shopping in High Falls and Stone Ridge. 608 Rte 32 1

Comfortable Layout

The interior has a super-comfortable layout. There are new bellawood brazilian walnut floors in the living & dining rooms, spacious bedrooms and a very well designed master suite & bathroom. A full walkout basement and oversized 3 car garage offer plenty of storage!

True Convenience 

This very well maintained home has the privacy and true…

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- UPDATE - View our latest 2012 Rosendale NY Street Festival Guide!

The annual Rosendale NY Street Festival is a beloved local event that has grown and expanded year after year. This weekend's upcoming festival is no exception! Much like the town of Rosendale NY itself, the Rosendale Street Festival started from humble beginnings, and through the hard work of volunteers has blossomed into a venue that showcases local talent. Located just 7 miles from New Paltz NY (Exit 18 on the NYS Thruway), the street festival is no doubt a feasible weekend trip for New York CIty residents. At Taft Street Realty we've got your 2011 Street Festical Guide, a few tips to help you enjoy one of the collest local events of the summer!

- Plan Your Parking - Main Street…

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Summer Fun in Ulster County NYAir, Land & Water - Summer Fun In Ulster County! When the weather heats up and the sun starts shining, it's time to get outdoors and have some fun! In Ulster County NY there is no shortage of summertime activities. The gorgeous landscape of the Hudson Valley region offers a virtual playground of outdoor adventure. Whether you like to get wet, stay dry, or fly through the air, there's an outdoor activity nearby where you can get your fill of thrills! Taft Street Realty gives you a go-to guide for summer fun in Ulster County NY! Simply pick your pleasure...

 

- Water - If it's hot outside, perhaps your first instinct is to cool off. Why not splash around the cold, refreshing waters of the Esopus Creek? At Tinker Town Tube Rentals in Phoenicia NY, you and…

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