25Mar

A Mother-Son Weekend in the Catskills

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My son and I recently spent some time in the Catskills. We basically jumped in our car and headed to the mountains for some R&R and a bit of bonding. He loves to ski, so knowing that was part of our plan was a big motivator for him. The Catskills is an interesting getaway choice because it offers so much to do for both children and adults, and we were both up to the challenge of checking it out. Equipped with a full tank of gas, we set out from Westchester for two days of adventure with a group of writers and their children. Where We Stayed Our Read More

04Nov

Multi-Generational Zen at the Emerson Resort and Spa

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When I invited my mom to accompany me to a weekend at the Emerson Resort and Spa in the Catskills, I had a feeling we were in for something special. I'd been to the area and knew it holds an aura of tranquility. I also knew we were going to be near hippie-esque towns and that we needed time to explore after our stint at the spa. We both needed the experience to escape stress and reality, and I had no doubt the time would be bonding and rewarding. After all, my mom just moved to New York, and I'm embracing the time with her. The Emerson would be our Read More

04Oct

My Woodstock Film Festival Screening of “Norman”

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I love film festivals.  I somehow feel very at home amongst film makers, although I am not one.  Though I started out my career working in film, it was a long time ago.  Nonetheless, put me in a room full of film buffs like myself, throw in the film's director and a discussion after the film, and I'm a happy girl. I had planned to go to several films at the 2010 Woodstock Film Festival, since my sister stays nearby in Phoenicia every weekend.  However, due to the usual juggling of family and my true desires, I was forced to shorten my trip to the Read More

04Oct

A Day Out in a Hip Hamlet Called Phoenicia

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We spent the day in the lovely town of Phoenicia, located in the Catskills.   It's a quaint village about 20 minutes from Woodstock.  Eclectic and full of artistic types, it's pretty laid back and is very escapist. We started with lunch at Sweet Sue's on 49 Main Street (tel: 845-688-7852).  Bottomless hot coffee, good service and the best pumpkin pancakes and challah french toast (with pecans, bananas or coconut) we've ever had.  It's seriously worth driving out of the way....well out of the way.  The pancakes are huge and tremendously filling.  Read More