Karen's Blog ~ The Woodstock Inn ~ Catskill's Bed and Breakfast

Jane Fonda in town filming “Peace, Love & Misunderstanding!”  Check out her blog to learn a bit more about the filming here this week in Woodtstock…heck, drive on up and spend the night!  http://janefonda.com/category/my-blog 

We had a slight break yesterday morning from the humidity and heat.   I got up to run with the puppies and it actually felt cool out!  But as the day wore on the temp and humidity seemed to climb…we’re back to steamy days in the Catskills…but hey..we just jump in the stream…and you?  I just can’t believe we are in the latter part of July…this summer is flying by for me!  So  much left to do!  If you have never been to one of our county fairs…make it this year!  My sister and the twins have been coming up in August and going to the Dutchess County Fair with me for 13? years…it is an annual tradition and we love it.  Coming up soon is the Ulster County Fair at the fairgrounds in New Paltz.  Those dates are Tues. 8/3-Sun. 8/8.   www.ulstercountyfair.com for schedule.  The Dutchess County Fair is later in August..both are worth the trip! 

peace,

Karen

It is steamy here in the Catskills…and I am eternally grateful that I live on the Millstream!!  It surely comes in handy to cool down with Willy & Zelda after our morning trot up the hill.  The gardens are in full bloom and I am reminded daily by all my guests that I do live in paradise!  We got some much needed rain…but could use some more..hopefully later this afternoon.  This weekend I am headed to a friends party…a rare weekend night out ..can’t wait!!0

If your headed up to the area this weekend check out tonight at the Harmony in Woodstock …David Kraii  or the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge …David Bromberg…or New World Home Cooking where you can grab some fabulous food and then hear the Five Points Band.  At the Bearsville theater Sat. 7/17 catch local greats..Big Sister.

In the near future…get your tickets now for Appalachian Voices at the Bearsville Theater  Thursday 7/29  www.bearsvilletheater.com   I have had the pleasure of meeting and hearing the music of Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore…you should too!  Check out their websites…  www.bensollee.com & www.danielmartinmoore.com .

Pete Seeger also at the Bearsville Theater on Sunday, 8/8 singing & signing! 

Weekend musts…include a tour of the nearby Woodstock Farm Sanctuary..open now every weekend.  Also don’t miss Opus 40…open weekends as well. 

peace,

Karen

But I won’t say why…read the newspaper!

OK…I know the sun is lovely but we need some rain!!  Tonight I dance! Ha!  If you need to escape the heat of the city…while it may be hot here in the Catskills…you can sit by the babbling brook or dip your feet in to stay cool.  Come on up this weekend..2 last minute cancellations..one in the cottage and one in a standard! 

peace,

Karen

P.S.   Olivia is back for the summer…hooray!!!  Olliemort!

We are having absolutely gorgeous weather here in the Catskills…and there’s no end in sight!   While I am booked this weekend starting on Monday I have a few rooms left during the week..come on up and enjoy this glorious weather…go for a hike in the Catskill park and all your troubles will melt away…at least for a few hours!  I do it every week with my “kids.” 

Great music as always at the Bearsville Theater www.bearsvilletheater.com and the Colony  www.colonycafe.com .  

peace,

Karen

This was the question posed to me last week from some very cool guests from TN..  well  about 15 years…I responded.  We laughed.  We looked around my little  paradise  here and agreed–I am very lucky!   It is important to be reminded of this especially when I am in the heat & heart of summer and running around like a chicken…it made me pause..and reminded me to be grateful!

This weekend the Bearsville Theater has some great music lined up for the 4th July!  Check out their website www.bearsvilletheater.com .  At the Colony Cafe you can catch the New Paltz band The Deadbeats on Friday 7/2 and on Sat. 3rd don’t miss the Creative Music Studio Orchestra!  Fireworks will be in Saugerties this weekend. 

peace,

Karen

Thanks to all of our guests who valiantly helped rescue the gorgeous Northern Flicker we found injured on the property.  Sidney was a gorgeous bird and although we tried desparately to save him he died on Monday morning…in the garden.  We buried him near our two cats…Lucy and Franny.  It was a great weekend and I truly believe that all the people who were suppose to be here…were here!  Thanks to Gaby, Dick, Linda, Jeep, Heather …and everyone!

peace,

Karen

My days off are spent running & swimming with puppies!! What a life!   So many guests comment on the life my dogs get to lead…you got that right.  I always remind them…Mom works hard so you can eat organic!  Ha..ha…

We take your comments seriously here…so get ready for our new environmentally sustainable cups, bowls and plates!!  Thanks Amy for researching tirelessly and finding these new & improved products.  They will make their debut as soon as I run through the stock of old stuff. 

And by the way…the cottage is open this weekend.  I had a last minute cancellation…so treat yourself real good and come on up and spend a weekend in the lap of luxury!

peace,

Karen

It is just simply gorgeous here in the Catskills and if you haven’t booked a night or two with us in June…well, shame on you!  This weekend John’s band Hallow Dog is playing with some very special guests at the Colony Cafe on Saturday night 6/5.  Don’t miss what promises to be a great show!! 

Next weekend at the Bearsville Theater.. www.bearsvilletheater.com don’t miss Playing For Change on Friday 6/11.  At the Colony Cafe on Saturday catch Zach Deputy & DB Leonard. 

If you are here midweek the Woodstock Farm Festival is back in swing on Wednesday.  Catch it every Wed. now through October starting at 2PM. 

peace,

Karen

Starts tomorrow…Wed. 5/26!   Don’t miss our super cool farm festival…especially on such a hot day!   You can catch it every Wednesday now through October.    This weekend it will be difficult to chose exactly what to do.   Start with the Woodstock-New Paltz Arts & Crafts fair at the Ulster County Fair grounds in New Paltz—just a short drive from Woodstock. 

For music don’t miss Laurence Juber at the Colony Cafe on Friday, 5/28 and the always amazing Tom Pacheco on Saturday 5/29.   At the Bearsville Theater on Friday 5/28 you can hear Deborah Harry, Chris Stein & Matt Katz-Bohen of Blondie at a benefit concert for the Woodstock Day School.  Special guests include; Tracy Bonham, Happy Traum, Jerry Marotta…and so many others!  On Saturday at the BT catch Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead.  You decide!

peace,

Karen

I have had 2 last minute cancellations for Memorial Day Weekend!  Rooms 11 & 18 are open–check them out on this site…remember it is a three night minimum!  

peace,

Karen