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Pick Your Own Wildflowers This Summer At These Stunning Fields Less Than 2 Hours From NYC
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your Instagram feed or simply just stop and smell the roses, you’re in luck–these stunning wildflower fields are only a 2 hour drive from NYC and make for the perfect summer day trip. The fields, named Hudson Wildflower Co., were started by Krista Weed with hopes that they would bring her peace and happiness during a difficult season in her life, and it didn’t take long for her to realize her desire to bring people together by connecting through creativity and flowers. Now, every year, visitors can take in beautiful, vibrant fields filled with endless rows of wildflowers, and it’s set to open for the 2024 spring season this July. The fields provide visitors with endless color, growing an assortment of zinnias, cosmos, amaranth, ageratum, celosia, and more. This year they’ll be growing the following:
At the Sky High Farm Spring Picnic, Fundraising for Food Justice—And Some Fashionable Guests
The rolling fields surrounding the small town of Pine Plains, NY—where the artist Dan Colen’s Sky High Farm can be found nestled among 40 acres of pasture and vegetable fields—typically play host to an eclectic crowd of cows, sheep, and chickens. But on an overcast spring morning this past weekend, an even more eclectic crowd began trundling their way down the country lanes that lead to the nearby Kaatsbaan Cultural Park: a veritable who’s who of New York’s creative set, ready to spend the day celebrating the Sky High Farm Spring Picnic.
Summer Sundays On Cannon Returns To Poughkeepsie
Summer block parties with live music and more set for 2024 season. King's Court Brewing Company opened its doors at 40 Cannon St. in the old King's Court Hotel in the city of Poughkeepsie back in 2018, becoming Poughkeepsie's newest craft brewery. Starting with only 4 beers on tap and a lot of ambition, the brewery made it through a Global Pandemic and has thrived. Its become a popular area spot for beer lovers and they'll be celebrating 6 years in August.
Popeyes Among 2 New Eateries Coming To Pentagon City Mall In Arlington
Two new food options are coming to the Pentagon City mall in Arlington.Popeyes, known for its fried chicken and biscuits, and Dumpling District, which offers a wide-array of dumplings both in and out of soup, are "coming soon" to the mall, owned by Simon Properties.Both stores will be located …
Which Celebrity is Actually the Most Famous Vassar Alumni?
Vassar has provided an education to a lot of Hollywood A-Listers, but these few might be the most famous alumni out of all of them. One of the coolest things about the Hudson Valley is that many celebrities currently live here, film here, have lived here or have attended one of the schools here. That brings us to Vassar College which is located in Poughkeepsie, New York and the amount celebrities that are connected to the college is CRAZY.
What Movie Was Spotted Filming Around Beacon, New York This Week?
It's starting to become a weekly thing, but it looks like another movie production was filming in the Hudson Valley. Earlier this week, while driving from Beacon to Poughkeepsie on 9D in the wee hours of the morning I saw large trucks with movie trailers on the back pulling into the Heritage Financial Field Park.
New Restaurant Finally Replacing Flavorful Ladle In Highland
One of Ulster County, NY's favorite restaurants has laid dormant for years. Finally, an announcement has been made about its replacement. The Flavorful Ladle in Highland, NY opened in 2019 and maintained a 4.5-star rating on both Yelp and Google. When they closed in 2022, the convenience of a restaurant on Route 44 just feet from Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY vanished for local residents. Luckily, new owners have stepped in with a new name and new business model.
The Hudson Valley Gluten Free Tour
At this point, we all have a friend, family or loved one with Celiac Gluten Free Needs. Here's 5 places that pass the findmeglutenfree.com Celiac Test. Indulge in gluten-free delights at Rossi’s Poughkeepsie, where taste meets dietary needs seamlessly. Their GF focaccia bread, adorned with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, and a tantalizing balsamic glaze, promises a flavorful journey. Concerned about cross-contamination? Fear not! The attentive staff goes above and beyond, wrapping meals in foil before grilling and ensuring pristine conditions by changing gloves and cleaning utensils meticulously. With homemade GF bread, Rossi’s earns its spot as a go-to destination for those craving quality and safety. Crew Restaurant and Bar 2290 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
New Gym with Famous Roots Opens in Kingston, NY
Ulster County welcomed a brand new business this week with the grand opening of Midtown Jiu Jitsu in Kingston, NY. Owner and head coach Malachy Silva has returned to the Hudson Valley after years of coaching at the world-renowned Renzo Gracie Los Angeles to begin a new chapter of sport, learning, and giving back to the community.
Would You Know How To Help Your Pet In An Emergency
If you were in an emergency with your pet would you know how to help them? Knowing pet first aid is so important if you are a pet parent. We often take our pets with us on journeys. They can run into the same situations we do and the question is if your pet was in need of first aid or even CPR would you know what to do?? If you answered no or I am not sure you should consider taking the pet first aid training being offered by the Medical Reserves Corps.
New Bar in Kingston Opening at Familiar Location
A new bar will soon call Kingston, New York home. For many years the Anchor Bar located at 744 Broadway in Kingston was extremely popular with area residents and when previous owners announced they were putting for sale signs on the bar many wondered what the future would look like at one of Kingston's favorite places.
The Hudson Valley Gluten Free Tour
At this point, we all have a friend, family or loved one with Celiac Gluten Free Needs. Here's 5 places that pass the findmeglutenfree.com Celiac Test. Indulge in gluten-free delights at Rossi’s Poughkeepsie, where taste meets dietary needs seamlessly. Their GF focaccia bread, adorned with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, and a tantalizing balsamic glaze, promises a flavorful journey. Concerned about cross-contamination? Fear not! The attentive staff goes above and beyond, wrapping meals in foil before grilling and ensuring pristine conditions by changing gloves and cleaning utensils meticulously. With homemade GF bread, Rossi’s earns its spot as a go-to destination for those craving quality and safety. Crew Restaurant and Bar 2290 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Celebrate Wine: 5 Of The Best Hudson Valley Wineries
Check out 5 of the most popular Hudson Valley wineries. According to National Day Calendar, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine and celebrate each year on May 25. One may observe National Wine Day by enjoying your favorite wine with a meal and using #NationalWineDayDay to share on social media.
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