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Golden hour kayak on the Hudson River

Join me, an expert adventure guide and Catskills native, for a sunset kayak paddle along the historic Hudson River, looping around the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse as the sky turns pink. Beginners and experienced kayakers are all welcome. • Meet at the kayak launch in Athens, where you’ll get fitted for your gear. I’ll share an overview of our route and run through safety guidelines and paddling techniques. • Off you go! Paddle toward the lighthouse, exploring hidden inlets and spotting wildlife as you go. Along the way, I’ll discuss the history of the lighthouse and this region. • Tide permitting, pause at the Middle Ground Flats, a small forested island, to stretch your legs and take some photos. • As the sun sets, paddle to a scenic spot for quiet reflection and more photos, before heading back to our starting point as dusk settles in. You’ll leave having enjoyed a serene Catskills sunset—and an unforgettable experience on the water.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Sip wild-foraged apple ciders in the Catskills

At Left Bank Ciders, we forage wild apples from the Catskill Mountains, making small-batch hard ciders and meads that celebrate this region’s abundant wild apple trees. Go behind the scenes of the cider-making process while sampling a curated flight of our ciders. • Start with a welcome glass of one of our signature pours while we share our approach to making ciders as stewards of the earth. • You’ll take a guided tour of our 19th-century fermentation cellar, where you’ll observe the cider-making steps: from wild apple foraging and fermentation to aging and bottling. • Gather at a communal table, cozy booth, or friendly bar stool, where you’ll enjoy a curated flight of ciders. You’ll leave thinking that apples might just be the coolest fruit in the world (like we do!) and with a newfound appreciation of the region’s wild apple heritage.

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Savor wine and cheese pairings at a storied family winery

Explore the unique flavor profiles, terroir, and winemaking techniques that define Whitecliff’s award-winning wines—all expertly paired with local Hudson Valley cheeses. Take a vineyard tour of the grapes grown on our Hudson property, and soak in the breathtaking views along the way. • Take a walking tour of the vines to learn about Whitecliff’s sustainable grape-growing practices and how the Hudson Valley climate shapes our wines. • Savor a curated wine and cheese pairing, guided by me or my staff. • Learn new insights into the nuances of each wine, the winemaking process, and why it was chosen for its specific pairing. You’ll walk away with photos and memories of stunning views of the Shawangunk Mountains, along with new insights into your wine palate and a deeper understanding of sustainable grape-growing in the Hudson Valley.

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Guided farm tour and mushroom walk with Catskill Fungi

Embark on an educational journey exploring the world of fungi on a guided mushroom walk at Catskill Fungi. • We'll begin by welcoming you to our commercial kitchen with an introduction to Catskill Fungi's mission, sustainable practices, and mushroom-based products made on-site. During the kitchen tour you'll see how we make our mushroom extracts and you'll receive a custom magnifying glass designed to help you examine the intricate details of the fungi throughout the tour. • Next, we'll head outside to the educational mural, which illustrates mushrooms that grow in the Catskill Mountains as we talk about how they grow and their environmental significance. • As we walk over to our mushroom logs, you'll learn about different growing techniques, species you can grow at home, and the benefits of log-based cultivation. • Next we will grab baskets take to the forest to look for mushrooms. We will talk about the significance of the mushrooms we find, how to identify them, and whether they are edible, poisonous, or medicinal. Once back at the Catskill Fungi Kitchen you are welcome to purchase a variety of Catskill Fungi products, including mushroom extracts, books, painted conks, local ceramics, and other handcrafted items. You'll leave with a hand lens for mushroom identification and a new appreciation for fungi that thrive in the Catskill Mountains.

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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 820 reviews

Horseback riding in the Catskill Mountains

Take a guided horseback riding tour on our 300+ acres of private mountain trails lead by an experienced guide. After signing up and meeting the horses, we will show you the skills you need to ride through our trails. You will be accompanied by an experienced trail guide the entire time. This is a beginner friendly ride, most of the ride is walking, we go at the pace of the least experienced rider in the group. If you would like to do some more trotting, don't want to ride in a group, or are experienced, we recommend booking a private ride. The ride itself is 1 hour long and is done in a western saddle. Please note the minimum age is 7 years old to ride and we have a weight limit of 220lbs. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests before booking!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 923 reviews

Goatie Cuddle!

Experience goatie happiness! Put life on pause and relax, as you absorb an hour of tranquility! Let yourself go! Rediscover your wonder and appreciation of the “little things” that nature has to offer…in a charming, artistic, and whimsical setting…with goats! Spend some time chillin’ with goats! Take them on short hike on our nature trails! Maybe even jump on the trampoline with a goat! An adventurous spirit, a love of nature, and a Goatie Cuddle can give you that unique, fun experience you’ve been looking for! Perfect for the whole family! Looking for a customizable, 2-hour, Farm & Forest nature retreat? Visit the wellness page on Mariaville Goat Farm’s website for details and booking! Other things to note: *Mariaville Goat Farm is located @ 233 North Rd, Pattersonville, NY 12137; please map prior to booking to ensure that this experience is within a reasonable distance for you. *This is an outdoor or indoor experience. If the weather is inclement, we have shelter; otherwise, plan for outside. *Delicious picnic and bagged lunches can add that special touch to your experience! Please contact hosts for details and payment. *Larger groups may be accommodated upon request. The Goatie Cuddle experience is best when tailored to smaller, more intimate (rather than mixed) groups. *Please visit our website: mariavillegoatfarm dot com for more info.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Yoga with goats!

Experience goatie happiness! Put life on pause and relax, as you absorb an hour of tranquility! Let yourself go! Rediscover your wonder and appreciation of the “little things” that nature has to offer…in a charming, artistic, and whimsical setting…with goats! Spend some time finding your Zen - with goats! Take them on short hike on our nature trails! Maybe even jump on the trampoline with a goat! An adventurous spirit, a love of nature, and Yoga with Goats can give you the self-care you’ve been looking for! Looking for a customizable, 2-hour, Farm & Forest nature retreat? Visit the wellness page on Mariaville Goat Farm’s website for details and booking! Other things to note: *Mariaville Goat Farm is located @ 233 North Rd, Pattersonville, NY 12137; please map prior to booking to ensure that this experience is within a reasonable distance for you. *This is an outdoor or indoor experience. If the weather is inclement, we have shelter; otherwise, plan for outside. *Delicious picnic and bagged lunches can add that special touch to your experience! Please contact hosts for details and payment. *Larger groups may be accommodated upon request. The Yoga with Goats experience is best enjoyed in groups of approximately 10 or less. *Please visit our website: mariavillegoatfarm dot com for more info.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 693 reviews

Hike the Catskills with Professional Guide and Photographer

Guests will meet host at the Stewarts Shop in Tannersville, central to many of our favorite trails in the Catskills. After a brief intro and gear check, we'll discuss the trail options for the day. From there, we'll drive to the trailhead and embark on our hike - with scenic vistas, waterfalls, and pristine summits - there's an adventure waiting - no matter your skill level. Learn about the flora, fauna and geography along the way as you immerse in the best of the Catskills with a licensed hiking guide & adventure photographer. Hikes range in difficulty from easy to challenging, and we do our best to tune to the overall skill level of the group. Whether you're a first time hiker or seasoned mountaineer - we're excited to share our favorite routes and hidden gems of the mountains with you. Throughout the hike, we'll capture photos of both you and the scenery with professional cameras and iPhones. You can keep your phone in your pocket and enjoy the 100+ candid, action and posed photos of your adventure with 2 days of the hike in an online gallery. Solo travelers, please message prior to booking, as we do typically require a 2 ticket price minimum to confirm a trip. All guides are NYS DEC Licensed Guides with CPR/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid certifications.

5 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Lets get soapy- Learn to make hand crafted artisan bar soap

One of the best Airbnb Experiences in Catskill, hosted in a 160-year-old modernized Victorian home! Artesian Soap Making In this easy-to-follow class, we will dive into the transformative world of artisan soap making. The course will emphasize the nourishing properties of various natural ingredients, teaching guests how to choose and combine these elements to create soaps that are both beautiful and beneficial. The experience will focus on the safe handling of sodium hydroxide and other essential materials, ensuring you develop the skills to work confidently and safely with soap. By the end of the class, participants will be well-versed in the theory and practice of crafting high-quality artisan soaps, equipped with the knowledge to continue exploring this enriching craft independently or professionally. Best of all… you will take a goodie bag full of soap home with you! This experience is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, hand on experience and is a perfect way to ease into DIY skin care products. It’s also a great way to elevate your zero waste lifestyle.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Graceful Acres at Otter Creek Farm Tour

Enjoy a FARM TOUR of Otter Creek's diverse group of livestock and historical barns. While on the tour you may meet our pigs, laying hens, meat chickens, Princess the dairy cow and her calf, Fiona the sheep and maybe our grass fed beef herd (depends on where they are grazing at the time). We will discuss the importance of our farming practices and how it creates the most nutrient dense food and why it cost so much and is hard to find. Otter Creek Farm is certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW so we will also discuss the how's and why's of our animal husbandry. We will get started by meeting at the farm shop and Elizabeth will provide a bit of historical background of the farm and the farmers. Then we will spend about an hour to an hour and a half walking to each group of animals that we have on the farm at the time (animals come in and out seasonally). You will find out all about where your food comes from, the impact of your food choices for yourself, community and environment. Come ready to learn lots and ask as many questions as you want. When you are done you will be inspired to cook or enjoy your next meal with mindfulness and an abundance of joy!

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours

Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. The will enchant, entertainand perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy the Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations.

5 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Experience Woodstock Shakti Yoga w/Linda Lalita Winnick

INDOOR CLASSES ONLY!!! Shakti Yoga of Woodstock ( studio name) is located in Woodstock, New York-- very close to Saugerties and Kingston. ` I own Shakti Yoga and have been teaching since 2000. I am originally from NYC !! I made the move to this area back in 1999. See below for what levels on which days are available !! We will have class indoors. at this point . Our studio is surrounded by windows- so you still get to experience the beauty of our countryside. When outside, we will practice yoga under the willow trees and shade sails. You will be surrounded by the beautiful and wild landscape of Woodstock! Other things to note... Please let me know if you have special needs I also want to make sure you are in appropriate class level. Private lessons are available at different times. Sunday , Tuesday, Thursday 930 am Level 2 ( some experience recommended) Wednesday 9 am Level 1-2 Mixed level for those starting up again or looking for a slower - paced class Saturday 9am Level 1 ( basics- good if new, but let me know if you have injuries or limitations so I know if it is appropriate) Saturday 1030 am Level 2 ( some experience recommended)

5 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Magic On Main - An Intimate Parlor Experience in Windham N Y

Join Magician Sean Doolan for Magic On Main - An Intimate Parlor Experience, a magic show in his private library located in a historic building on Main Street in Windham, NY. Sean will weave his personal story of transitioning from a trial lawyer to a magician in interactive, mind-blowing magical routines. In this parlor show, Sean will demonstrate the limitations of the human mind through techniques he learned as a student of the ancient art of sleight of hand, and a lifetime as a trial lawyer. BEFORE BOOKING: We recommend you check how far your airbnb is from Windham, NY. SINGLE? Please contact us before booking as we generally can't do a show for 1 person. If you can’t make the scheduled dates or times, please reach out to us to request a different date for your group. The show is approximately 60 minutes. Appropriate for ages 10 & up. No walk-ins. Seating will be limited to 10 people, but please contact us if you have a larger group, as with advanced notice we may be able to accommodate a larger group. No pets & no food or drink other than water. Latecomers seated at our discretion. Contact us asap if you know you will be late to see if we can wait for you, if not no refund given. On-site parking available. No refunds beyond the stated cancellation policy. NOT 420 Friendly. If you smell like cannabis you will be turned away without a refund

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Amazing Scenic Flights by Leaf Air

Join us for fantastic views of pristine lakes, majestic mountains, patchwork valleys and forests that will take your breath away! The sights change with every season making this a unique experience! Leaf Air's Air Tours is the absolute best way to see the beauty of the Lake George area including the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and the Hudson Valley. Tour routes can be customized or perhaps you would like to hear stories of the area's colonial history! The possibilities are endless. A maximum of 3 passengers for each flight. Group rate is available if booking all three seats.

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