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