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

At least it feels that way this week!  What a glorious day today in Woodstock…and apparently more days like this to come!   Come on up and enjoy early spring like weather.

This weekend you can catch the Five Points Band at the Bearsville Theater on Friday night 3/12.  They are a great band to see live!  Check them out at www.fivepointsband.com  On Saturday Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble continues… www.levonhelm.com  if you want to see him in Woodstock…now is the time!

peace,

karen

Because you CAN come to Woodstock this weekend!!  Remember this weekend folks…book one night and get the second night at 1/2 price!  If you are into skiing, snowshoeing or just plain ol’ peace and quiet…this is the weekend to come to the Woodstock Inn!

Call me today, Friday 2/26 and I will up the ante and give you a 2 for 1!!

peace,

Karen

A bit of snow coming this week…nothing too dramatic though…so come on up!  On Friday night you can catch John Holt of Hallow Dog at Woodstock’s newest funky venue…Harmony Cafe which is next to Wok n’ Roll …just a short walk from the Inn.  Even though I get to hear him rehearse almost everyday…it always sounds amazing…and I love to see him put on a show!  

If you come up midweek–remember we are still running the special 2 for 1!! On Thursdays you can hear some of the best bluegrass around at the Bearsville Theater…and after..stick around for Ms. Angie’s Karaoke!

peace,

Karen

Believe it or not I have a couple of rooms open this Friday or Sunday–for the holiday and the Woodstock Writer’s Festival.  Our 2 night minimum booked some Sat & Sun and some Fri & Sat…so take advantage of the one nighters that are left! 

peace,

karen

Special congrats to Levon Helm and his band for the Grammy win on Sunday!!! If you haven’t been to a Ramble yet…. Go to  www.levonhelm.com to check for upcoming rambles in Woodstock and buy Electric Dirt!  As of right now there are still tickets left for the Feb. 13 & 20th shows…but hurry…tickets never last!

A couple of great shows at the Bearsville Theater www.bearsvilletheater.com  One eskimO with opening act Elmwood will play on Friday, 2/5 doors 8PM show at 9PM only $15!  I checked out both of the bands online and loved the music.  On Saturday its the 26th annual Woodstock Tribute to Bob Marley sponsored by Upstate Reggae and Radio Woodstock.  One of the bands on the bill, Royal Heart Sound played with John on New Year’s at the Colony….they were truly amazing!

On Valentines/Presidents weekend get your tickets for the Woodstock Writer’s Festival.  www.woodstockwritersfestival.com Also playing that weekend at the Bearsville Theater is Assembly of Dust on Saturday 2/13. 

peace,

Karen

We are offering a super…duper special in January & February ‘10–book midweek any Sunday-Thursday and get the second night free (does not include weekends or holidays). 

We had quite a downpour here yesterday…if you could have seen the Millstream!  Whitewater rafting was all the rage!  HA!!  Today is absolutely gorgeous..not a cloud in the sky and BLUE as far as the eye can see.  It would be a great day to hike up Overlook…too bad my vacation is over! 

Hope to see you all soon in Woodstock!

peace,

Karen

It is a great time to visit us…no lines…no noise…peace & quiet!

A belated happy to all of you.  It has been a wonderful holiday season here…old friends and new friends joining us here in Woodstock.  As I sit here writing this just about all the guests for the Ramble have left to catch the first one of the new year!  How I wish I was there!   There are still tickets left for the Jan. 30th concert…get them while they last.

We are gearing up for the winter season and breaking out the snowshoes, XXskis and other gear…let’s hope I do it this year!  I was a bit lazy last year.  There’s nothing like plowing  up Overlook Mountain in some snowshoes!  You REALLY feel it. 

While town quiets down this time of year…come on up and enjoy the peace and QUIET!  Everybody is open…just a bit more mellow.  Try a Thursday night at the Bearsville Theater where you can catch some of Woodstock’s finest singing karaoke..you won’t regret it!

peace,

Karen

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday!  If you happen to come to Woodstock this weekend…and you should…catch The Duke and the King at the Colony Cafe on Saturday 12/26.  Simone Felice’s new band is not to be missed.  Check them out… www.myspace.com/dukeandtheking

I will be cooking up a storm for my traditional VERY Italian Christmas Eve feast with all sorts of fish and pasta.  I hope to make my Nanna proud…and my Dad and my Mom!   Everyone will be congregating on the village green to witness Santa’s arrival…it is always a treat and quite the tradition here in town.  If you would like to experience a Woodstock/Catskill Christmas…this is the year!

Peace,

Karen

If you are looking for a neat holiday gift idea –why not a gift certificate from the Woodstock Inn on the Millstream?  Give me a call at 1.800.420.4707 and I will get it out in the mail in time for whatever holiday you are celebrating!

Hey, all of our fans in the city—heads up!  John is playing this Wednesday  night at Sullivan Hall / 214 Sullivan Street, btw. Bleeker & W. 3rd  in the village www.cegmusic.com/sullivan_hall   Come see Hallow Dog www.myspace.com/hallowdogband …I will be there without my dogs! 

This weekend in Woodstock–wow…so many great concerts…you simply must catch Happy Traum & Friends at the Bearsville Theater www.bearsvilletheater.com  on Friday night 12/18 @8PM.  So many talented musicians will be joining him onstage including;  Amy Helm, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell & John Sebastian…DON”T MISS IT!  Then on Saturday 12/19 also at Bearsville catch Donna the Buffalo. 

Hope to see you in NYC…that would be a switch!

peace,

Karen