St. Luke's is a pre- Civil War 1859 wood chapel that is built like an old A-frame. It is unique…read more The inside is magnificent if you can visit. Wide open landscape was the perfect choice to move this Episcopalian chapel. Wonderful! Review: 5

St. Patrick's in Catskill: Sunday mass is in a basement in a newer administration building and only…read morethe second and fourth weekend of the month. Bible class by a talented deacon is a home-run. Congregation appears small and friendly.

Having attended Rock Solid for years, I truly know what it means to be close to family. They are…read morenot judgmental and are an amazing group of spiritual and loving Christians. "A new testament bod of believers" We believe in Salvation through belief in and confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. (Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10; John 14:6) We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:2,27; Matthew 28:19; 1 John 5:7) We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21)

My husband and I visited this church first on the last day of 2017. We have been Christians for…read moremany years, but a move (and other things) created a desire to find a new "family of believers". From this first service, we knew this was the place. Sound, solid teaching, coupled with a great worship team and a pastor who is IN LOVE WITH JESUS and where mission trips are a very important part of "the mix" (included by the youth group) is evidence of their commitment to putting in action the message of the Bible.

All Souls Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Tannersville in Greene County, New York…read more It was built in 1894 as a small stone chapel in the Gothic Revival style. It was subsequently enlarged in the 1910s with the enlargement of the chancel and addition of transepts. It features a large square bell tower at the southwest corner that also serves as the principal entrance. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

There are weddings that linger long after the toast, not just in photographs but in the romantic…read moreway light falls through memory. This past weekend, I had the privilege of photographing for Nicole Puckette Photography at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Woodstock, NY, and it was one of those rare experiences that will stay with me. The church itself is a work of art--stone, wood breathing history, peaks and tall windows let September sunlight pour in like a blessing. Every corner seemed made for a story, whether it was the bride gathering her thoughts in the quiet of the pew, or the way the groom's laughter carried beneath the soaring beams. St. Gregory's doesn't just hold a ceremony; it cradles it, wrapping it in warmth and reverence that I felt through the lens. Working with Nicole was nothing short of inspiring. She carries herself with the calm assurance of someone who knows how to see people at their most genuine. We're an amazing team. Where I saw beauty, she found nuance; where I caught light, she found shadow, and together those perspectives wove into something greater than either of us alone. Her kindness with the couple, her patience with family, and her gift for making everyone at ease reminded me that photography is as much about connection as it is about craft. I left Woodstock with memory cards full of moments, yes, but also with gratitude--for the sacred beauty of St. Gregory's, for the laughter and tears of the day, and for the chance to work with my colleague and friend Nicole Puckette. It was a wedding that reminded me why we do what we do, and why it matters. I can't wait to go back. www.stevenparkers.com

Very beautiful and serene temple. The property is large and peaceful. It is free to come here and…read moreyou're welcome to walk around the entire territory. Would highly recommend making a stop here if you're in the neighborhood.

Such a gem off the beaten path! I am appreciative they allow visitors to peruse the grounds and…read moretheir beautiful buildings. Very pretty landscape, so quiet and peaceful. I visited here after visiting the FDR home and library in Hyde Park. This little piece of paradise is free to enter. Each temple is unique and full of beautiful Buddhist figures. Please wear socks and be prepared to remove shoes upon entering each individual building. I enjoyed the restful escape offered by this literal Buddhist retreat. It has inspired me to learn more about their practices. And the drive along the backroads of the Catskills during the fall was one of the prettiest I've ever taken!

As sort of a miscellaneous stop-by today on my way at Bard (before dealing with some Uber riders),…read moreI stopped in here. I figured I needed to stop in. Although I generally stop-in at my local church in Red Hook, NY nearby, I figured I'd stop in here. I found it a terrific site to take a second breather. The doors were left open and so I headed in to pray. And although I'd rather not discuss what I prayed for, I can say this: some of the words I used were "I know you work miracles, but I need a miracle right now, and asked if He could lead me into the right direction." On my way out, I was about to sign the guest log, but I didn't have a pen on me. I went searching through a few places but couldn't locate one. With what seemed like no one around to help or greet me, I felt lost. I noticed the scotch tape and various knick-knacks left behind from those needing this places services. Now, I don't generally have too much time to get down on certain weekend days for mass, so I don't know how well mass is served here, however, from the looks of the sign on the door just as you come in (on the paper reminder sign) and seeing the amount of chairs inside the place, it must not have many congregants to foster it....Don't let this churches beauty go to ruins as you let things lapse over time. I liked the way the place looked and although the mass reminder said this was a Christian church chapel, I found it oddly unique that the Holy Table area was set up as if the place was devoted to Lutheran religions. Outside of that, the place is rather well kept-up. Yes, it's got it's places where dust is starting to collect and there are what looks to be like permanent locks on some fold-down drawers of some pianos/organs, but overall, still something worthwhile to go check out. I was oddly confused. Normally when I attend a church sit-down to pray, I generally have the genuflector in front of me - but this place is different. There are just chairs and no genuflectors here. There was only one genuflector on the one side of the chapel, but it wasn't tied to any certain chair, and that was rather awkward.

And very nice and quint little place. Perfect for those looking for a peaceful and gorgeous time in…read morechurch.