When we were living in Manhattan, we made a fall or winter weekend in the Catskills a routine. After our first visit (in snowy March), I spent a significant amount of time checking the tourism websites for all five counties in the region to locate an attractive, affordable hotel with both a fireplace and a jacuzzi. I think there were 2 or 3 possibilities at best. Since then, I shared multiple trips we took to our favorite, The Katerskill. It was the perfect way to enjoy the Catskills while the nights are still chilly.
But we always said how we’d have liked to rent a cabin or something and go in the late summer. The prices and scene are far more low-key than in other summer escapes (like the Hamptons) and we imagined tubing down the Esopus river, eating locally-made maple ice cream, and sitting outside under stars.
Sadly, we never got ourselves up there for warm weather, but there’s a new hotel that looks like it would have been perfect for that quick escape.
The Graham & Co.—which seems vaguely modeled after hipster-pleasing motel rennovation concepts like that of The Ace in Palm Springs (Don’t you love the RayBan Wayfarers in all the set-up shots?)—is a 20-room hotel in Phoenecia. That image of the movie outside on the lawn? Perfection! Especially since there still isn’t much to do at night up that way.
Phoenecia is a small town but it has a few cute eateries and shops, and is the perfect base for tubing. I haven’t tried it, but apparently you can ride down-river and then get out at a designated spot for a ride back to Phoenicia on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. How cool is that!?
[All Photos from The Graham & Co. website, except top which was taken by Aron at The Kaaterskill]
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Looks amazing!
What a beautiful getaway! That pool is divine!!!
I especially love the shot of the black inner tubes in the pool. If I close my eyes I can feel summer creep in and the brief hotness from laying in the sun.. cooled by the water. You must not be missing this NYC weather right about now!
I love this little story-lead-into a new place to check out! I don’t think there can be any better trend than creative hoteliers spreading around the country.
We’re headed to this airbnb in a weekend or two, with friends:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/785812
Something about that region, you can visit it in any weather and find something wonderful to do! We’ll be there just in time for Storm King’s opening, too.
That is gorgeous. I haven’t been to that part of the country in thirty years, but photos like these are a great incentive to plan a trip!
I’ve never been to the Catskills, but would like to go one day. My favorite mountains to retreat to are the Blueridge in NC.
you are contributing to my serious case of wanderlust!! adding to the “must go” list. thanks for sharing!
oh i want to go to that place in the catskills!!!!
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