Events & Fun Things to Do to Get Your Holiday Cheer On in Ulster County this Christmas Season
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Community Holiday Festivals and Tree Lighting Events
Ready to ring in the 2016 holiday season? For most people, Thanksgiving marks the ‘unofficial’ opening of the holiday season, but things really start to get festive when our small hamlets and towns light up with holiday cheer! Many communities host their own Christmas and Holiday events to kick off the celebrations- where the night is usually capped off with a Christmas tree lighting, attended by the big man in red himself! Hit up your town’s holiday kick off celebrations, or to truly get in the Christmas spirit, catch as many as you can!
Holiday on Huguenot Street and Community Tree Lighting
December 2nd, 2016, 4:00pm-9:00pm; Tree lighting at 7:00pm
Historic Huguenot Street, New…
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Fun Things To Do In Ulster County NY, Hudson Valley Real Estate Update & Local Taft Street Guide
National Geographic recently added New Paltz NY to its 2012 list
of “America’s Best Adventure Towns”. The National Geographic Society has been a
respected authority on science, education, and preservation since the late
1800’s. To be featured by such an organization is recognition of
New Paltz’s unique and unparalleled natural beauty. The “Adventure” part of the name is well
known and well earned! The rugged Shawangunk Mountain Range which juts along
the horizon in New Paltz offers world-class climbing and hiking. The, “Gunks”,
as they are commonly known, as well as the nearby Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska
State Park have over 100 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, and
climbing. New York City urbanites, families, young people, and the world’s…
Our latest Ulster County local area update features 2012 Mothers Day happenings and events. The forecast for Mother's Day here in Ulster County NY calls for a nice, warm day with the slightest chance of a passing storm. It will probably feel more like summer than spring, so why not save the cooking and treat Mom to a nice meal out! No matter what town you're in, chances are there's a local restaurant nearby featuring a unique Mother's Day Menu. Taft Street Realty presents a 2012 Mother's Day Guide - featuring some great dining options in a few different towns around Ulster County.
Ulster County NY is an amazing place to live! A very diverse selection of homes for sale in Ulster County are available depending on your tastes, lifestyle and budget. A virtual paradise for the outdoors type; mountains, rivers, forests, and creeks provide endless options for activities during any season. With New York City less than 2 hours away, we get alot of the culture, arts, and dining that naturally migrates north from the Big Apple. It's an added perk that comes with being close to the most influential (and coolest!) city in the world. Of course each and every town in Ulster County is cool in its own way, but here's a quick look at what many consider to be the 5 coolest and certainly most popular towns in the area!
Levon Helm, longtime Woodstock NY resident and advocate for the entire Ulster County NY area, died yesterday due to complications with cancer. He was 71 years old. The famous drummer for The Band was known for his smoky southern voice, and muted, bluesy drums. Originally from Arkansas, he long ago fell in love with Woodstock NY where he lived, performed, and recorded since the mid 1970's.
Farms have always been a part of the culture and history here in Ulster County NY. It's home to the 2nd oldest farm in NY State, (Accord's Saunderskill Farms, see below) and arguably the best tasting corn in the Hudson Valley. Now that spring is in full bloom, the Ulster County farmer's markets will be in full swing! Our cravings started with the opening of Davenport Farmstand in Stone Ridge, NY and like many others we've been waiting for this time of year. Residents of Ulster County can now enjoy fresh and nutritious food, grown on the farm and brought straight to their dinner tables. The abundance of fresh (and affordable!) produce from the spring through the fall is yet another reason why Ulster County real estate is so desirable among buyers.