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Have brunch at Hudson Hil's
Where: 129-131 Main St, Cold Spring, NY
When: Served all day
"Full breakfast and lunch menus feature fresh, local ingredients from Hudson Valley farms. Stop the our market for a selection of New York cheeses, fresh baked goods, local grass-fed beef, homemade jams and jellies and a cup of coffee or tea." More information
Take a Homebrewing Course with Half Time's Mitchel DeSimone
Where: Nixie Sparrow (291 Main Street, Beacon, NY)
When: Saturday, December 10, 12:00-5/6:00pm
"Attendees will learn proper brewing techniques to take them from grain to glass using the ‘mini mash’ method of brewing, which provides insight into the methods of all-grain brewing, without requiring the precise execution necessary to successfully brew in such a manner. We will provide everything necessary; attendees will then return 2-3 weeks later to then bottle beer. Mitchell DeSimone is a certified Cicerone, Half Time’s Director of Home Brewing and the Director of Operations, as well as the Head Brewer at Matthew Vassar Brewing Company; he holds degrees in biology, chemistry and education, among other fields." More information
Explore Montgomery Place
Where: 26 Gardener Way, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
When: 9am-4pm daily (grounds only)
"The 380-acre property is an amazingly intact example of Hudson Valley estate life. Visible from the mansion’s terrace and north pavilion are inspiring vistas of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. The woodland trails, laid out more than 100 years ago, lead through a hemlock and mixed hardwood forest to the cascading waterfalls of the Saw Kill." More information
Locally-Sourced $10 Dinner at Me-Oh-My Pie Shop
Where: 7466 South Broadway (Route 9), Red Hook, NY
When: Thursday and Saturday nights
"Um, what? $10 for a #beautiful fresh in-house meal using local ingredients in a #pretty setting from 5- 9PM Thursday through Saturday? Q: What’s the catch? A: Hand crafted pie. You’ll need it. You’ll probably threaten to commit crimes for it. See why Country Living Magazine called these guys the 'must-go' eatery in Red Hook." More information