What a great building! The Telephone Building Beacon is restored from another time. Walking around…read morethis building which was so painstakingly restored you feel transported back 100 years ago. The beautiful cast iron staircase with slate treads was my favorite. Every part of the building has its own wonderful detail. I loved the windows, doors and mill work.

The following is an exchange I had with presumably the owner/founder of this enterprise - Scott…read moreTillett. It exemplifies the degradation in society at all levels, companies, businesses, corporations, media, culture. What used to be dignified civil society has become a sewer mass of immorality and degradation where the debased and degraded is lauded as the accepted cultural norm. Yes the facilities of this enterprise are just fine - new, "modern" in all its expected respects, but I was speaking of something far greater than all of that. Do not simply accept and go along with what this present culture has become; because it's now the world around you does not mean you cannot stand up and speak out against it. Invariably you'll get the immature and unprofessional response below - in my day businesses would have apologized, perhaps tried to explain in a more conciliatory matter to the prospective patron that sometimes communiques can become more casual when people are feeling more comfortable (although the regular outgoing company newsletter should not and never be) and to apologize for the laxity. In this case, not only was there no such apology, the result is for the person speaking to be ostensibly "removed" from the sphere of discussion, "cancelled" if you will out of the recipient's domain; obviously it was just your particular sensibility that was offended, no real violation of cultural norms had occurred so we don't need to even take you seriously or offer you the civilized respect of a discussion about it. My point is, the more you don't speak out and allow garbage, the more garbage you'll find around you, and it is all around us now, no matter how new and shiny the surface. ---------------------------------------------- Me: Hello could you please refrain from including curse words or ostensibly covered up curse words in your newsletters, e.g., "Perfect for folks who have a short-term project and just need a private space to get $h!t done." Maybe just one generation ago, that would be unheard of in a professional communication sent out by a seemingly professional organization, but the worst forms of degradation are happening in every from of media, corporations and advertising; this is just another symptom and evidence. I really don't want to be bombarded with curse words first thing in the morning when I open up a company information newsletter. Thank you. Owner: Apologies to have offended you, Anita. We will remove you from our email list. Best, Scott

My husband and I LOVED our stay at this hotel!…read more Service was amazing, but relaxed. The hotel is centrally located and beautifully decorated. Every corner provides some sort of beauty or relaxation. Foot massager in the room (with provided clean socks for each guest), aroma therapy diffuser, salt lamp, four-post bed with sheer curtains. We just loved everything! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to stay in Beacon

Lovely, clean and quaint, does NOT give a vibe that its a dusty Bed & Breakfast/Grandma's attic…read moreplace at all. Great location and very accomodating staff. There is no food or beverage service and that was ok. Room was comfortable but a bit awkward, sink is in the room not bathroom, no closet and a giant worn out couch took up a lot of space that could have been better used for storage. Parking is a bit of a challenge. We also appreciated the view from our room and how quiet the property is.

I've had the pleasure of sitting and chatting at the bar with the owner. I walked in for just a…read moretasting as advertised on the chalkboard outside, and was treated like royalty! She refused my tip (too modest) so I am repaying her with my review. Come in. Feel welcome. Enjoy some nice glass pours (nothing arrogant or superficial here). Good wine. Beautiful space. Great vibes!

I came here with a friend and my 6-year-old daughter, and we absolutely loved it. From the moment…read morewe walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. It's one of those places where you can immediately tell the owners care about both the food and the overall experience. The atmosphere is beautiful. The restaurant has a classy, Great Gatsby-inspired feel with elegant décor, plenty of space, and a spotless dining area. I loved the attention to detail, and the bar area is especially charming--it's the kind of place where you could easily stop in just for a glass of wine. We started with the hummus served with warm pita bread, and it was fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. The chicken empanadas were another favorite--crispy, flavorful, and served with fresh pico de gallo that complemented them perfectly. I also enjoyed a glass of wine, and it paired beautifully with the meal. What impressed me the most was the hospitality. My daughter wanted fries, even though they weren't on the menu, and the chef was kind enough to prepare a fresh order just for her. That thoughtful gesture meant so much and really showed how much they care about their guests. The service was exceptional. The chef came out to greet us, and our server was attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. Before we left, they mentioned they have live music on certain nights, which gave us yet another reason to come back. This is truly one of Beacon's hidden gems. Between the delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, outstanding service, and genuine hospitality, it's a place I'll happily recommend. We already know we'll be back!

We dined here three times in one week in mid September. Each time delicious. The steamed dumplings…read moreare sooo good with a hint of ginger. Recommend the burger. If you like spicy, the gemelli pasta with smoked chicken and peppers was excellent (not too smoky). The crab cakes are delicious, definitely on the appetizer size. The views are incredible, overlooking the river and waterfall. The service was always friendly and efficient. Lunch or dinner, a gem for Beacon.

I've eaten here a number of times, and it's a solid 3 star. On the most recent visit the service…read morewas unusually slow, and the food was underwhelming. There is also the perennial complaint of cost - but a dinner for three that included two drinks, three appetizers (one of which was bread which at this price point should be complementary, and anther a tomato salad), and two entrees should not be $180. The steamed dumplings were reasonably tasty, but the wrapper was too thick and I question the addition of corn. The duck breast was generally under-seasoned and bland, and the skin had not been fully rendered out. The biggest disappointment was the tuna nori - the strongest flavor was an off putting fish taste. The accompanying rice (jasmine and not short grain?) and bok choy both tasted like they had been cooked in nothing but butter. The view is nice, but I don't plan on dining here often.

Came to see Superunknown lead singer do acoustic Chris Cornell, which he rocks all the time…read more Everyone working here is great, with friendly service. It was my first time coming here and I was a little disappointed with the food, too salty & I just cannot handle that (wings and my lamb gyro). Hoping the next time I stop in its not so, 4 stars bcuz I genuinely enjoyed my evening.

Draft beers were good. Wings way over salted like so salty. Desserts are all baked. Had the apple…read morepie and the crust was flaky, very rich and buttery. Live music is nice

Eve and Lavonne of L'Eve Wedding Services are the final pieces of the puzzle I didn't realize I…read moredesperately needed. I hired these lovely ladies to take care of only a few things: surprise food platters, arranging my party favors and hanging difficult-to-reach items throughout the venue for my wedding. These ladies completed these tasks in NO TIME and then literally ran up and down the stairs for hours completing any task I barked. They finished my floral arrangments AND my bouquet so elegantly, arranged my cocktail hour tables and centerpieces exactly how I imagined them, steamed my dress, prepared and set the gift table, set the ceremony table and easily found items in my mess-of-a-bridal-suite for the venue coordinator, photographer and my family. Most important, they calmed me down when I was having typical bridal meltdowns :) They're worth every penny for their hard work but really their kindness, attitude, professionalism and elegance made it even more worth it. All of my bridal party was raving about how amazing they were. They helped my scattered vision come to completion with little to no direction. I am so very very thankful they were on my team!

From the owner: Congratulations on your engagement! Your wonderful wedding memories are just waiting to be made…read more You have probably dreamed of this day for years, and it's finally here! Many couples, like yourselves, lead busy and hectic lives, and the added responsibility of creating a beautiful wedding can be challenging and overwhelming. We are Wedding Planners based in Dutchess County, New York, and we are here to help. We also plan and coordinate other special events such as Bridal Showers, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Baby Showers, Sweet 16's, Proms, Anniversary Parties, and more.

Went here for the first time today. The staff were Incredibly welcoming and efficient. We ordered…read moresome crab cakes to start and they were great. I had the chicken parm and my husband had the fish and chips. We were given salad and bread to start. Very good and served with an olive spread. The serving sizes of our entrees were huge which for the price was really great. The fish and chips were served in a massive basket full of fries and fish! Back in the day there was this Italian restaurant in cobleskill N.Y that had chicken parm that was to die for. They shut down years ago and I've been on the hunt for chicken parm that is similar. I found it today at Carters. The chicken parm was amazing I was so happy. Everything was great overall. We were so caught up in eating I didn't get photos!

We had a ~30-person get-together here, and Jon and his team could have been better; it's never easy…read moreto manage ~10 different families on separate bills whilst providing good service and great food - Carters managed that and made it look easy - great job

I cannot recommend Lambs Hill or my stylist Alessia enough!!…read more Everyone I know has gotten their dress at Lambs Hill, and upon first glance you think you're walking into a high end boutique and going to end up spending a pretty penny. That could not be the opposite! Their gowns are so moderately priced with majority of them being under $2300. I went in thinking I wanted a ballgown and went the entire opposite direction. Alessia pulled every single dress I asked to see, she helped me try on and take off the same dresses multiple times. In the end she ended up custom making me a gown from items all around the shop. I found my dress at my first apt but left without it because I was too nervous to say yes at my very first apt. I went back about a month later tried on even more dresses & Alessia convinced me to try on my dress one more time and I knew it was mine when I looked at it on the hanger. We learned that the owner's name is Charlotte and she painted all of the artwork in the shop. But what they didn't know is that my late grandma's name was Charlotte & I have been having a very difficult time without her being here, walking into my changing area and seeing her name on the art work on the wall I knew was a sign that not only was she there with us but that I'd be leaving Lambs Hill with my perfect dream dress. The entire staff is amazing, made me feel like a princess and I absolutely cannot wait to see my dress come to life! If you were second guessing going to Lambs Hill this is your sign to RUN to make an apt!!!

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. They talk a good game and talk about alterations that can be done and up size…read morethe dress so alterations can be made. Then the dress comes in and they tell me that they don't do any fittings or alterations but they give some recommendations and it can run anywhere from $500 - $1500. I have NEVER worked with a Bridal Boutique that does not do alterations. This was not a sample sale. I am FURIOUS

A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for my bachelorette weekend and they were absolutely amazing…read more Caitlin was our guide for the day and she was incredible. We were taken to 3 different vineyards who all took great care of us. I've been on a ton of wine tours and this was by far the very best I've been on. The lunch was delicious and beautifully set up ahead of time before we got to the 2nd vineyard. It was a beautiful day. Thank you Hudson Valley Bucket List!