this is a great venue! had our wedding here, and we loved that so many things (furniture, decor,…read moresigns, and so much more) were included, making wedding planning so much less stressful for us. They were also very flexible with allowing us to bring in food trucks, and Cindy and Sam did a great job setting up and coordinating everything, making it seamless and easy for us. Highly recommend having your event at Pond Hill!

I've been to several events here and each one of them has been an incredible experience. From the…read morescenic landscape (including a huge pond) to the wide array of beautiful flowers, this venue has yet to disappoint. They are familiar with the area, so their catering and DJ recommendations are always spot on. During the event, they were incredibly friendly and attentive without being intrusive. It truly feels as if their number one priority is ensuring that everything goes smoothly, and that the attendees all leave happy. There's a truly unique, mystical feeling to this place that is hard to find anywhere else. Just look at the pictures for yourself and you'll see exactly what I mean.

A beautiful event space in a lovely architectural gem and historic location. A former bank and…read morethey've incorporated the vault and safe deposit boxes. It is so cool.

I was impressed with the catering job by One Reputation. The variety and quality of the passed…read moreappetizers was impressive. Braised short rib with gnocchi, shut up so good. Spring rolls with chili sauce, yum, potstickers, delish. The cheese display was thoughtful with little tags to identify the cheeses. I appreciated the bar selection and the generous pours. The sit down portion of the meal was a bit disappointing being they pre set the salad course, warm salad, not my thing. For my entree I had the sliced sirloin with roasted tomatoes and mashed potatoes. The flavor was good but it was served tepid. I can imagine how hard it is to pull off perfect food for 300+ attendees. I took note of the direction of the manager to the service staff, he knew what he was doing. Overall this caterer left me with a positive impression.

What a beautiful house, great view, and interesting tour. The house was built in the early 19th…read morecentury (don't let the old-time car at front throw you off) and is beautiful for its architecture and its interiors. Our tour started at the gift shop which has some great souvenirs and books. Our guide was really knowledgeable and had been giving tours for about 20 years and was able to speak to restorations and changes that had been made in that time. He speaks at length about the English Clarke family, how they came to sit up their home here, and how it remained largely authentic in many ways with some key restoration. This great estate was saved from demolition, and you can see the care that's gone into it from the Friends of Hyde Hall since. The guide was able to answer all the group's questions on the family who lived here and the objects on display, including what was original and what the functionality was. He also said some details get more depth in other specialty tours, and I was very intrigued by some of their events and holiday features. The Clarkes may have wanted a nice rustic manor, but its downside to tourists is that it's not the easiest place to get to. I definitely recommend checking this place out and the nearby state park.

Nice museum about the Clarke family's 150 years of living in the area and their contributions to…read morethe city. Beautiful place and scenery. Great volunteers and staff, very informative and friendly. Museum tours every hour.

I thought long and hard about writing this review. This place was so amazing I wanted to keep this…read moreknowledge all to myself but the owners deserve an epic review for this one of a kind experience. I decided to book it for a one night stay for mine and my husband's anniversary. This place is available to be booked on Airbnb with only two different options A tree house (closes in October and opens again sometime in the spring) or a Yurt (open year round) We felt the Yurt offered a little more comfort since I never Glamped before so that is what we went with. From the moment we arrived the goats were waiting at the gate for us and followed us to our Yurt. I suggest packing lightly because you are given a cart to bring all your stuff up and it's a small hike uphill. The yurt comes with purified water from a well, warm blankets, firewood for both the indoor and out door fire place, Complimentary smores, cooking tools and utensils, food to feed the goats and roosters, electricity that works for about 2-3 hours, an outdoor shower and an outhouse. There is no TV but I wound up getting great service out there on my phone. Before heading to the farm you place your food order beforehand online (menu is available on Airbnb) We went for the picnic basket and the Chili for dinner. These men use the freshest ingredients and I swear my husband and I are still talking about how fantastic the Chili and chocolate chip cookies were. BYOB when it comes to wine and beer. Check in is at 4pm and you have about 2-3 hours with the goats by your yurt before they leave for the evening to go to bed, but don't worry! They come back in the morning as you enjoy your complimentary farm breakfast and coffee delivered directly to your yurt. We had so much fun playing with and feeding the goats. It was overall an amazing night and I cannot wait to return again in the future.

My fiance surprised me for my birthday a few years ago by bringing me to this adorable goat farm!…read moreAlthough we did not stay here, there is a Goat Yurt on the property that is listed on Airbnb. The staff were super friendly and so were the animals. You reserve a timeslot in advance and get an hour of "goat cuddles" and you can walk with a whole herd of goats through the woods on trail, leading them with a food pail! If you don't want to walk, you can stay in the fenced area by the firepit where they also host goat yoga! We did not get to do yoga, but I guess the goats will climb on your back and hang out with you while you stretch! On our walk, we saw goats jump on trampolines and climb up into their tree house! This was all in all such a wholesome and fun experience. Great for families, couples, or even a friend outing. There are some other animals near the entrance but goats are the main deal here. I know from following them on social media that they do goat cuddle events as well. The baby goats are so cute!! I definitely can't recommend this place enough!

We had a family dinner (8 people) here on Friday 8/14/26. A…read morelocal favorite for 80 years for the senior set. Tried and true restaurant w/ catering & a banquet room. Small bar with the affable Jeffrey mixing up drinks for the regulars (knows what his customers will order before they are even seated.) Our waiter person, Jacqueline, was very attentive, patiently answered all questions from the fussy sisters, and offered the ooption of separate checks. Drinks & apps to start. Fried artichoke hearts were hot, crispy, and generous enough for 4 people. 14 entree choices from $25-32. Beef choices are $34-42 with sides ala carte. Dinner salads are $15-20. Desserts are $8. We didn't feel rushed at all on a busy Friday evening. Open Wed-Sat 5-8pm, closed Sun-Tue. Big private parking lot. Very clean restrooms. A pleasurable dinner as we have had in the past. Thank you Jacqueline & Jeff for great service. Food was excellent. The Parisi family.

The Turf Tavern catered my son's wedding reception, and we could not have asked for anything…read morebetter. The food was delicious and well prepared. The servers were polite, always available as they served appetizers, or attended to guests' requests. Everything-- from their arrival on site, set-up, presentation, service, and clean up-- was well coordinated, efficient, and friendly.

Destination wedding. Rooms vastly different even when priced identically or close . My room :…read moreminimal bare and Unacceptable!! Had to go on step stool to get on uncomfortable bed-- a Danger If get up half asleep at night. Bathroom worse! Tiny, ancient Disgusting -estimate sink less than 16 inches by 10 inches ( see pictures)located about 2 feet from ground . They had to play with plumbing to get it so low-- no clue WHY as pant person able to use bed would find sink and shower Impossible .Mirror also substandard , decrepit and Impossible to put on makeup. Cheap stall shower so small that difficult to impossible to shower whole body. Overpriced even if had been half amount charged.. Food mostly mediocre-- many of breakfast items were cold. Pro: Beautiful location-although almost everyone got Lost finding it. Extremely nice staff

I've lived really close to the Carey Institute for Global Good for most of my life but have only…read morediscovered this hidden gem recently. The estate itself is quite beautiful, and perfect for taking pictures in the fall. Lake Myosotis is just a couple minutes away from the property. This place is the perfect getaway, especially in the fall. There are plenty of walking trails within its surroundings, and if you're willing to hike and/or walk a little bit, there are a few Waterfalls you can see, one of which is located within the Huyck Preserve just before the small bridge past the town. While it's nice to come here in the fall, I would recommend visiting at least once during each season. You won't regret it.

This winery has been operating since 2010 and my wife and I have made the one hour drive to get…read morenumerous times the past few years since discovering it. It's a small batch farm winery and OMG they have the wines dialed in! Whites, reds, fruity, cooking, dry, sweet... so much variety and the grapes are actually grown here too - not just bought somewhere else and processed. It amazes me how many options and varieties they continue to offer! There's a whole better experience have a tasting when the maker is the one serving and can tell you EVERYTHING about it. One of my most favorite things about the wines here is that I never get a headache. These wines are not overloaded with sulfites like the bulk wines at distributors and stores. Their prices continue to stay in the 10's to teens range even though it apparently makes it harder to keep things running at a time everyone is tightening their wallets with everything else costing more. When it comes to owner-operated wineries, Hummingbird Hills Winery is a whole new level in quality and enjoyment when expertise meets love and passion in wine making, which is why my wife and I keep making the trip here to re-taste and restock. They've even added an off-grid getaway cabin on their property nestled up on a hilltop in an old apple orchard that they list as The Nests at Hummingbird Hills. It's so quiet there and with so little light pollution the stars during the night are amazing!

Had a wonderful time at Hummingbird Hills Winery on Sunday afternoon. A tasting that was…read moreeducational and involved a lot of unique flavors. Quality: While I didn't fall in love with any particular wine at Hummingbird Hills Winery, the experience gave me a greater appreciation for the creativity and challenges involved in the process. They had a few standard white and red wines, but the menu is filled with lots of fruit wines and specialty wines. Bink's Blackberry Burst was a highlight of the fruit wines, really capturing the blackberry flavor. The speciality wines are even more unique, Goofy Garlic Ginger, Hummingbird Coco Red, and Lion's Tooth Blend, which is a Dandelion Wine. Each one with a cool story and history. Quantity: Wine Tasting came with seven selections, and we ended up trying a few more. Value: $10 for a Wine Tasting. Ambiance: Hummingbird Hills Winery is located in upstate New York, not too far from Albany. They have a large property where they grow their own grapes, and flowers. The tasting room is in a large building. It has bars on both sides with plenty of stools for guests to utilize. Reusable boards and markers allow guests to make their selections so the process moves smoothly. The rest of the tasting room is full of local food items and crafts. Crowd: Several other couples and one family enjoying tastings. Service: Incredible, two passionate and creative individuals running this winery. Parking: The snow forced them to move parking away from their main buildings and near a garage.

This is my second visit to the store and cafe and I'm even more impressed than the first. The food…read moreand drinks were delicious. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing while you're surrounded by nature. The store is charming and has something for everyone inside. I've only been for lunch both times, but I can't wait to return for dinner for a cocktail on the patio. One of my new favorites for sure.

My mom and I went on a Sunday drive and got lost looking for a place, I know it's still possible to…read moreget lost in 2026. So glad that we did because we kept going and ended up at Apple Barrel Country Store. We were going to run in and ask for directions but were so charmed by the store, we decided to explore and eventually made our way to the restaurant. It was perfect timing for a late lunch and we requested to be seated outside on their deck overlooking the mountains of our beautiful state. Our server was the sweetest and took great care of us even though they were busy and seemingly short staffed. I ordered the AB combo with a choice of soup and sandwich and both my selections were so good. Corn chowder and Turkey sandwich. The blueberry mint lemonade I had was the perfect accompaniment. We made our way back to the store for some retail therapy and headed home after a lovely afternoon. The blueberry peach pie for dessert at home was so yummy.