Berries-n-Cream
I love summertime in the Catskills. The local farmers markets and farm stands in the area are fully stocked with all kinds of goodies. But nothing is more satisfying than picking your own berries on a beautiful summer day. Blueberries have been a major focus on our breakfast menus these past couple of weeks, along with many other goodies, such as sweet, juicy tomatoes that are picked up daily from the local farms. Explore the many farms in the area and pick berries to take home with you. After picking you may want to go tubing. They are releasing the dam at Esopus creek in nearby Phoenicia September 5th, 6th and 7th... it will be great fun tubing for Labor Day Weekend! Hiking nearby Kaaterskill Falls or Pratt Rock, is always a treat, we would love to pack a picnic for you to enjoy after your hike.
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The "Cat's Meow"
Take a short drive to nearby historic Catskill and you will get a first hand look at the talent of local artists whether you are a cat lover or not at Cat-n-around Catskill. Go on Saturday and head to the huge farmers market at the Point, and then head into downtown, grab lunch at a quaint caf=E9, stroll into some wonderful, unique shops for antiques, gifts and really hip household items and check out the Cats along Main Street! A purr-fect way to spend the day!
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 Recipe of the Season
Berry Sangria
1 750-ml medium-bodied red or white wine (like Rioja)
1/2 cup of orange juice with no pulp
1/4 cup of Triple-Sec
1/4 cup of Apricot Brandy
1 cup of Sprite
2 tablespoons of sugar (more to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups of berries of your choice
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir well - serve over ice cubes
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Come spend a Relaxing Long Weekend 
