The Hidden Inn is an amazing restaurant (with guest rooms upstairs) in a very picturesque part of…read morethe Catskills. Great menu and wine list and a terrific professional team working there. Just a really nice place in the country worth traveling for!

Wonderful ambiance and service and the food was fantastic. I had the balsamic mushrooms and the…read morefilet mignon medallions were cooked a perfect rare. Would definitely love to stay here.

My husband and I traveled from Oregon to get married at The Roxbury Barn. While looking for a…read morewedding venue that would be easy for our family and friends to travel to, the Barn came up in our searches. Now, you may think that it would be insanely difficult to plan a wedding from the opposite side of the country, but Casper is so organized it was stress-free. He is very quick to respond to e-mail correspondence and very thorough on phone conversations. There is so much that goes into these days, but the barn truly has it down to a science. With easy to follow brochures and forms, the planning went so very smoothly. We wanted a very intimate celebration, so we chose a weekday package. It was so affordable and very inclusive, we basically had to sign and choose food and a few decor options. It may sound like we had a simple day, but it was truly anything but. Kim and Kelly designed the most beautiful floral arrangements for the day - I am still shocked at how perfect they were. The entire staff at the barn moved like a well-oiled machine. The Captains House, The Hilltop Pavilion, The Pine Grove, and The Barn are out of a fairy tale. I can't even begin to describe how perfect and beautiful our day was. When I relive the day in my head, I wouldn't/couldn't ask for anything more from The Roxbury Barn and Estate. What a wonderful venue with the greatest staff. I'd choose this venue 1,000x over.

Perfect venue for our daughters wedding…read more Our daughter lives in NJ and we are in TX. She wanted a very small immediate family and close friends only wedding and we could not be any happier with her choice for the venue. The Roxbury Barn setting, staff, and food were exceptional! We only had a total of 15 attendees, including the bride and groom. The mountain and luxurious green setting, clear crisp air and forest was a perfect setting for the wedding ceremony. The barn and outdoor area was extremely comfortable for the reception. Every staff member was attentive and very friendly. The food was delicious. Casper (the owner) and Kim (wedding coordinator) made sure that each guest was well taken care of. Our daughter raved about her experience planning the wedding and said that everything exceeded her expectations! We have never seen our daughter happier and so stress free. Thank you to all at Roxbury Barn & Estate that made this a very memorable occasion.

There aren't many reasons I'd drive out in the middle of nowhere for a wedding, but I must admit,…read moreI'm quite fond of my cousin that had a wedding here, and decided the trip would be worth it. ;-) (Haha...) In all seriousness, The Inn at West Settlement is a gorgeous venue. It's tucked into a gorgeous spot in the towering Catskills, with gorgeous mountain views and dazzling foliage all around. There are two buildings: the bucolic house where where the inn is, as the large two-level barn for the reception. The ceremony took place in front of the inn, which overlooks an idyllic pond and a large mountain, while the reception took place in the barn. A large side yard was loaded with games to play at the cocktail hour, such as badminton, horseshoes, and cornhole. The event area on the top floor of the barn was magnificent; it amply fit all of the guest with room for eating and wild dancing. At the end of the evening, a lovely bonfire adjacent to the barn provided a wonderful way to find down after an exciting day. I suppose my one peeve had to do with accessibility. With my boyfriend being handicapped, I tried to park as close to the inn as possible, because an uneven dirt road is not great for a person reliant on an arm crutch. One women, presumably staff, told me to park further away. I tried to explain, but she said there was no room...despite there being open parking closer to the venue that didn't have "No Parking" signs up. Maybe it was reserved; I don't know. I did bite my lip at that one a bit. Those slate stairs in front of the inn were not easy for him to navigate, either, hence the other reason I wanted to park closer to have him at least be able to walk up the side driveway. Overall, the Inn at West Settlement is a such a wonderful venue. They provided a wonderful setting for my cousin's wedding and helped craft a wonderful day to remember.

Had my daughter's wedding at this venue absolutely awesome. Andy and Kim were great hosts. I know…read moreit was my event but have to say that one of the best weddings I have ever been to. The venue is beautiful. Guests are free to roam the grounds and enjoy lawn games or a fire or stay in the barn and party...if you are looking for a barn wedding venue in a beautiful location this is the place for you.

We rented the Plum Tree for our daughter's wedding in July of 2011. The venue is very nice and the…read morewedding was great. It is now a year later and we are still waiting to get our deposit back in full. For some reason, the owner has decided to keep it except for the $300 out of $850 that we paid Diane Dax. Numerous phone calls and promises to pay have yielded nothing more. The next step is small claims court. I would look elsewhere and avoid trouble like this.

To start ... we had a great time snowboarding. The conditions were slushy with 45 F temps (a few…read morepeople skiing in shorts & a "wife beater" t-shirt ... really??). There are some great vertical drops. But... this is a mountain mostly for people with experience. I think it was a small family place that has grown and become more popular. The facilities and slopes haven't kept pace with that growth. -Most of the trails were ungroomed -Trails are not marked properly ... something is labeled a black diamond on the slopes, but a double-black on the map -There is one green run for kids and only 2 wide open blues -Most of the blue runs are chutes or narrow lanes -There are 2 lifts only. Crowded in the morning, not a big deal later on Lift tickets -Fairly priced -I accidentally bought tix for the wrong date (Sunday instead of the Saturday were were) and there is a $20 "rebooking fee". Seemed like an unnecessary money grab. The staff person was curt and rude. The lodge -Geared towards families that come there a lot (they get lockers) -Apres ski bar/music thing ... which kind of looked fun, just saying -Small and crowded on a Saturday -It's hard to find a table at lunch. Eventhough there are signs warning against it, people put their bags on tables to reserve them. We sat at one such table for 45 min without issue, and the older couple rudely kicked us off saying it was there, they had claimed it and were theirs. -Another 3 tables were pushed together and taken over with piles of half eaten food and a sign saying "don't touch our food". This isn't your personal freaking dining room. -One kid (12 years old?) mouthed off to a staff member (30's?) who responded to the kid "how would you like it if I punched you in the eye". IDK what the kid said and maybe they are related. who knows -2 bathrooms with long lines and the downstairs one was in desperate need of cleaning. -I got a veggie burger that was not a black bean burger as promised and instead some awful veggie patty connoction. It was ok once drowned in ketchup. -The parking terrible. It's $20 for the better lot, which is unpaved and as it got warmer turned into a river of mud. I'll be hosing off my equipment and clothes for sure. Otherwise, the 2nd parking lot filled up and people had to park a 1/2 mile down the road.

I was very skeptical about coming to ski Plattekill in December with some friends, but they assured…read moreme that it would be fun and I did enjoy it. In the Catskills, I've skied Hunter, Windham and Bellearye, each multiple times. Plattekill is the smallest among them, but surprisingly has a 1100 ft vertical drop with skiable 110 acres. The main lift is only a conventional triple chair, so it can't handle a lot of people. The only other chairlift open is the adjacent double chair. It had been fairly cold early in the ski season, so they were able to make a fair amount of snow and had more than half their trails open after Christmas. The drive up is longer than going to the other 3, about 20 min further than Belleayre, which for us was over 3 hrs from NYC. The parking lot was not too crowded when we arrived around 9:30. Even though we did not park far, the hike to the lodge was steeper than I realized and even the area around the lifts were kind of steep and treacherous while carrying gear and hiking in clunky ski boots. My days of racing down the black diamonds are long over. These days, I just like to cruise down the green and blue trails. My favorite trail (and aptly named) has to be Shredded Mozzarella, a blue intermediate trail with undulating terrain and mostly groomed snow. My son really liked the blue trails here. The lodge is very crowded with most families squatting on the tables with their gear. We broke for lunch and were able to find an unoccupied table after a while. The food is typical ski lodge fare of chicken fingers, burgers, hot dogs & fries. I did get some hot chicken noodle soup though.

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

Based on a recommendation from my hotel's website, I decided to check out an all-levels Hatha Yoga…read moreclass at PLaY (Peace Love and Yoga). Advanced registration was not required, so I just showed up a few minutes before the class started in order to sign-up and get settled. They offered shareable mats at no cost and had many other props available as needed. The studio was located on a hill and had floor-to-ceiling windows, so the views were incredible. Though the place had been open for a few years, everything seemed new and clean. (However, I do wish others wiped down their mats after class, as I did!) My session was taught by Laurie Sanford and was rather challenging, despite being for all levels. It was a good blend of being active and doing relaxing stretches. I would definitely go back if I found myself in the area again.

Locals have great things to say about this class. Looking forward to trying it next time we're in…read moretown.