The UK Daily Mail has written a great little article about the charms of the Catskills. “For the ultimate summer city escape, look no further than the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Previously, the jet-set crowd favoured the designer-clad beaches of the Hamptons for a Manhattan weekend break, but as the property prices skyrocket and […]
Archives: May 2015
Kim & Charlie — Andes, NY
Ken – Andes, NY
If you drive along Route 28, the “Catskills’ Corridor,” between Margaretville and Andes, chances are you’ve noticed a big red barn with a metal lizard adorning the side, and gorgeous carved stone sculptures in the nearby fields. That beautiful barn is home to Ken Hiratsuka’s art studio. Drawn to the quiet language of stone—the vibration […]
New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2015”
Along with such far-flung destinations as Milan, Yellowstone Park, and Boliva, The Catskills has received the nod from the New York Times Travel section. “Not your Bubbie and Zadie’s getaway. . . Something funny is happening in this mountainous region 100 miles north of New York City, where Jewish comedians like Woody Allen once performed at […]