Exploring the Hudson Valley this Fall
Find yourself in your own perfect fall postcard with the natural beauty of mountaintops and unobscured views of the Hudson River, plus charming Upstate inns and resorts, plenty of history, large estates, a vibrant art scene and much more when you escape to the Hudson Valley this season.
Where to Explore:
Just 30 miles north of New York City, nestled among 32,000 acres of untouched parkland is where you’ll find Rockland County. Situated along the majestic Hudson River, you will experience idyllic waterfront villages, mountain vistas, hiking trails, historic sites, art galleries, world-class restaurants, unique shopping, championship golf courses and more. Explore our parks and trails. Experience our rich history, and our thriving arts and culture scene. Enjoy exceptional cuisine and craft beer at Rockland’s award-winning restaurants and microbreweries. Fall foliage is a must see when traveling on the Palisades Interstate Parkway from the George Washington Bridge along the Hudson River all the way up to Bear Mountain. Stop along the way and take in the breathtaking river views. For a solo adventure or family-fun getaway any time of the year, visit Rockland County. With something for everyone, we guarantee you’ll be back time and time again!
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What to Do:
Enjoy a tasting – or ten – at the award-winning Milea Estate Vineyard, which is located in Staatsburg, New York, halfway between Hyde Park and Rhinebeck. Founder Barry Milea’s family has a
century of Hudson Valley farming roots, with his grandfather having farmed apples outside of Newburgh, NY during the prohibition era. Barry and his father purchased the original 25-acre farm in 1984 to be used as a getaway from their lives as successful car and truck dealers in the South Bronx. Over the course of the next two decades, Barry became enchanted by winegrowing, especially in the Hudson Valley. He began making wine on the Estate with the assistance of local vintner’s. In 2016, at the behest of local viticultural experts, Barry and his wife Sang, purchased the adjoining farm in order to plant an 11-acre vineyard consisting primarily of Cabernet Franc and Central European varieties which thrive in the continental climate and glacially derived soils of the Hudson Valley. Now, Milea Estate farms 22 acres across 5 vineyards and intentionally sources grapes from partner growers across the great appellations of New York State.
Bruce Tripp, Milea Estate’s winemaker has nearly two decades of experience growing grapes and making wine in the Hudson Valley. He has received much recognition, including when his 2020 Cabernet Franc achieved the accolade of being named the best Cabernet Franc in New York at the Great American International Wine Competition. Russell Moss, an international vineyard and winery consultant, was consulting for Milea Estate Vineyard since he took a faculty position teaching viticulture at Cornell University. He now oversees the property as the day-to-day leader of Milea Family Wines. The winery also is also proud to offer an impressive culinary program.
Where to Stay:
Settle into the most romantic spot in the heart of the Hudson Valley when you stay at The Millbrook Inn. Located in a century old building which is situated on a country road dotted with lush farmland and grazing horses, this charming spot will have you feeling like you have just walked straight into a Hallmark movie. Having previously served as a boy’s dorm for the Greer School when it was founded in 1906, the building was reinvented as The Millbrook Inn in 2010 and has recently undergone a complete renovation and expansion under their new ownership which includes a restaurant and bar, which serves fresh farm-to-table finds, plus expanded gardens and greenspace. Each charming room of this American Colonial style inn also features its own unique décor.
How to Buy:
If you fall in love with this special and scenic part of New York this fall – which you surely will – contact Jason Karadus, co-founder-owner and Principal Broker of Corcoran Country Living. This Manhattanite who specializes in luxury listings, is focused on the picturesque areas of Millbrook and Rhinebeck. As one of the top power brokers in the US, Karadus has also expanded across the Hudson River, adding offices in Woodstock, Kingston, and Hudson, New York. His second home in Rhinebeck has now become his primary residence, and he wants to show clients why they will love the area as much as he does.
