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

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

Come visit us during the midweek…it is so calmand very quiet!!  This weekend is already booked solid but you can catch some R&R  Monday-Friday….WHY NOT?  There is a great open mic to catch on Wednesday nights at Harmony–just a short walk from the Inn.  On Thursday nights you can check out Ms. Angie’s Karaoke at the Bearsville Theater–hear some  local talent  ”unleash their inner rockstar!”

peace,

Karen

This weekend the Woodstock Second Saturday Event features poetry by Alison Koffler & Barry Wallenstein sponsored by the Woodstock Poetry Society.  It will take place at 2:00PM on Saturday 5/8 at the Woodstock Town Hall.  There will be an opening reception  at WAAM from 4-6 PM for “Metamorphosis.”   The show is curated by guest juror Ellen Jean Keiter from the Katonah Museum of Art.   Check out the website at www.woodstockart.org .

Then…on Sunday don’t miss an amazing night of music by the Stick Men featuring Tony Levin & Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson!  www.bearsvilletheater.com

And really…don’t forget the upcoming annual sidewalk sale in Woodstock on the weekend of May 22 & 23!!

peace,

Karen

It is just gorgeous up here today!  You should be here!  That’s all folks!

peace,

Karen

Yes, come to the Colony Cafe tonight www.colonycafe.com and hear one of my favorite songwriters ever!  I think I saw Jonathan Edwards for the first time when I was 16…my sister Laurie took me to a concert at URI while she was a student there.  What a show…I have seen him a few times after that and I am so thrilled he has come to Woodstock!  If I can get someone to watch the shop…I am there!  www.jonathanedwards.net ..Check out some of my favorite tunes…Emma, Sometimes…and on and on….

peace,

Karen

Ok, so it was 85 degrees on Wed. & Thurs. and today it is about 47??  I regret complaining about the heat on Thursday!  Still beautiful though…buds are budding and we are all psyched here for a real Catskill spring.   Deb has been working hard on our beautiful garden and the results are beginning to show.

This weekend  the Epiphany Project at the Bearsville Theater features Bet Williams and John Hodian.  Next weekend catch Grammy winners Inner Circle with special guest The Big Takeover.  More info at www.bearsvilletheater.com

At Woodstock’s newest venue–The Harmony…catch the amazing Jimmy Eppard this Saturday 4/10 at 8:30.    Yes, right next to Wok’N'Roll a new intimate music venue has started…some say it reminds them of the old Tinker St. Cafe..or Cafe Expresso from way back.  I caught the open mic about a week ago and I am thrilled that live music refuses to die in Woodstock.  There are concerts every weekend and on Wed. & Thurs. as well.  Let’s keep this one open folks!

Next weekend at the Kleinert/James Center (just a short walk from the Inn) Balinese Music & Dance by Gamelan Giri Mekar …  www.woodstockguild.org

Stay warm this weekend!

peace,

Karen

Rumor has it the temp will reach 70 today in our town!! Yeah…buds are budding…stream is flowing and I feel so rejuvenated!  This spring weather plus an extra hour of daylight – it all  changes my head. 

Tonight at the Bearsville Theater www.bearsvilletheater.com  catch Amos Lee.  Tomorrow night…the Midnight Ramble at Levon Helm’s  and I still have a few rooms left! 

peace,

Karen