Such a beautiful location and a hidden gem! The hosts were incredibly kind and made us feel right…read moreat home. The old barn dates back to the 1700s and is the perfect setting for a rustic country wedding. We stayed through Harvest Hosts, but they also rent cabins, a farmhouse, RV spots, and a glamping barn. The property also has a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, and a creekside swimming hole--such a relaxing and memorable stay!

Back when my fiance and I were searching for our perfect venue to host our wedding, we already knew…read morewe wanted a barn themed wedding. We went to visit a few locations, and searched many more online for days on weeks. It was when we stumbled upon this venue that we knew our search was over. Owls Hoot Barn checked off every box we wanted in a wedding venue. There were even factors we had not necessarily considered in a venue that OHB was and to deliver without fail. The grounds of venue - gorgeous, the owner and her entire family/team - most amazing people you can find, decor and supplies - everything we wanted and needed, overall experience - exactly what you would expect when you think of a small piece of paradise/heaven! And this also includes the fact that our beloved pups were allowed to be on the grounds and partake in our special day! The owner of the venue, who was also our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond to help us arrange everything we needed to make it wedding perfect. Even going as far to come back on site for our rehearsal dinner during her own wedding anniversary! How many people would be willing to do that? Her passion for ensuring every couple out there sees their vision fulfilled is truly one that is undeniable and unique. We could not have pulled this off, let alone reduce our wedding planning stress significantly, without her help. My now wife, our current (and future pups) and myself now have found a place we don't just refer to as a hidden gem, but a small place we can call another home. For any future couples out there, whether you are considered local or coming from another state of the U.S. entirely, you will fall in love with OHB. My wife probably would think I shouldn't leave too long of a review as some people might think "that one is too long to read" but I can't help express how much we truly were blessed with this place...so much that even to this day we joke about doing it all over again just to relive our wedding weekend back in October 2025. For any current/future couples out there searching for a wedding venue in Hudson Valley, NY...this place should absolutely be #1 on your list!

This place gave me a good laugh. Many years ago I went to a diner, ordered a cup of chili and they…read morebrought me a cappuccino. When the waiter brought out the cup of chili I thought oh no not again! However it was the right thing. Was very meaty and hardy as well. The sourdough onion rings were excellent. Perfectly executed. The feast platter, well worth the price to try pretty much literally everything on the menu. It could probably feed 4 people. Did sit outside with the puppy, surprisingly enough had the entire outdoor section to ourselves. Waiter and staff were good about not forgetting their only outdoor diners. As far as NYS BBQ goes this place is great. Give it a try

The Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse is a real treat, with food quality you simply can't get at the…read moremultitude of chain restaurants dominating the cuisine landscape. The food is meticulously made under the watchful eye of owner Steve Slutzky. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and fast! Full bar and great fountain root Bear. Highly recommended. My family eats there, takes out when we don't want to cook, and caters our family gatherings with them too. A real treasure in our area.

Working with Cathy was amazing! Cathy helped us every step of the way and really helped to relieve…read morea lot of stress throughout the whole process. Cathy was incredibly organized and made sure we thought through every detail and provided input when we needed help making a decision. On the day of our wedding Cathy made sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time. When another vendor made a few mistakes, Cathy made sure we got a full refund from them and that we did not have to worry about it at all on the day of our wedding. The day after our wedding my wife and I joked that the worst part of the wedding being over was that we wouldn't get to work with Cathy anymore. We can't recommend her services enough!

Multiple times during our wedding planning process, we looked at each other and wondered out loud…read morehow any of this would be possible without Cathy. Working with her made any alternative completely unthinkable. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fantastic she is, both personally and professionally. Cathy and her staff were incredibly helpful and informative throughout the entire process, and were always able to respond to our many, many questions quickly and correctly. We met Cathy through The Farm at Pond Lily, but would unreservedly recommend her for any event of any size. Her wealth of knowledge about wedding planning is unparalleled, and she worked seamlessly with every vendor we used. Her reputation preceded her with everyone we contacted, all of whom had nothing but good things to say about her. Although the planning process can be overwhelming, Cathy remained helpful, comforting, and down-to-earth about everything. Her organizational prowess is awe-inspiring. Simply put, she gets shit done. Why are you still reading this? Go hire Cathy now.

What you'd expect from a run of the mill Holiday Inn Express…read more The Good: Friendly and helpful staff, cute trivia questions in the lobby, free Wi-Fi, snacks for sale, large rooms and beds, easy check out process, good parking, rooms easy to find The Not So Good: the pool was marked closed on the website but unsure if this was true, website said breakfast was 6:30-9:30 but it was actually 7-10 which was a little confusing, our bathroom floor had dirt/stains upon arrival, our key cards stopped working twice, one slow elevator, the breakfast food was greasy and plain. This is a good choice if you must stay here out of necessity and to save money, but the town seems to have nearby boutique hotels that are closer to things to do. If you can afford to stay elsewhere, I'd recommend doing that instead.

i stayed there last weekend , first they charged me an additional 100.00 dollars on my credit card…read morethat they said was for incidentals. they don't have a bar or rest. they said your credit card gets a credit in 3 days. then we woke up in the am & we had no water. i called the desk & they said the well ran dry & they were waiting for a water delivery. no toilet, shower, coffee etc. i checked out & was told i would be getting a credit towards my bill. never happened. the extra 100.00 was removed from my card. i would also think that the well would have some sort of alarm to let them know when it's low

Phenomenal stuff and the most innovative maple products every week at the Union Square Greenmarket.read more

Their Maple Cream is heaven in a jar! Seriously, it's absolutely delicious and I would put this on…read moreeverything sweet (sugar cookies, blondies, ice cream, etc.) except I usually finish the jar via spoon first! The second best part (behind the incredibly good taste) is that it's not even terrible for you since it's just pure maple sugar and nothing else! Also, everyone who I've interacted with who sells the stuff has been very warm and friendly. I will definitely be buying more from them!

5 of us came for dinner. We all ordered New England clam chowder and had their Special Everything…read morepizza. Price was reasonable, service was great, place was clean. Our waitress smiled all the time. Sal E. New Rochelle

I've been here now a dozen times in the last few years, my mom even had her wedding after dinner…read moredinner here lol. Food is pretty good, ash's spices are great, nice crunch. Service was softly lacking but overall not bad. Ambiance was meh, but a nice dining area, warm when cold and cold when warm, parking was shared lot but very large.

It wouldn't be a birthday month without a concert. And MSG is great for a summer concert because of…read morethe A/C. But while everyone else was seeing Benson Boone and Jay Z, my mom took me to see Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire. A time was had. My mom had a great time! I felt like things were orderly and the show was fabulous. The concert when on til almost 1030. A time was had. People were dancing in the aisles in the way out. I will always love MSG. History gets made here. I'm grateful to be part of it.

my favorite concert venue! have been lucky enough to frequent this iconic arena for the last 5…read moreyears. i have seen harry styles, louis tomlinson, niall horan, 5 seconds of summer (my music taste is clear), laufey, tate mcrae, txt, keshi, lady gaga, the 1975, john mayer, eric clapton, and a rangers game and the below hold true for all of my experiences here. i've sat on the floor, in the 100s, in the 200s, and in a few suites. every seat genuinely had a great view. very different from a stadium experience. food - expensive but good! huge variety as well. note if you buy a bottled drink they are required to take the cap off (but you can ask for it in a cup with a lid) transport - extremely well connected and easy to take public transport to/from. entrance - quick to go through security. i've seen other smaller venues take far longer so very impressed here. merch - many stands scattered throughout the floors. they move quick and the staff is efficient. suites - extremely clean and professionally staffed. stocked with food (favorites are the cereal breaded chicken tenders and cheeseburgers) my only gripe is that guest services is not very helpful.

Not worth trying. Was excited to try them out for the first time after their hiatus with court…read moreissues and their name. Ordered my food and my friend ordered right after. After 15 minutes he finally got his food. I waited another 5 minutes before checkout my on my order. They said they were running behind on the grill. I waited another 5 minutes and they said it would be ready soon. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting I just asked for my money back. During the wait, I saw multiple other people check on their orders and that's when the staff realized they lost order tickets. My friend had ordered the rogue (braised short rib sandwich) and did not enjoy it at all, stating there was no flavor to the meat. Do not bother trying Wandering Dago. They are unorganized and even though they make it seem like a gourmet menu, the food is not good. Stay away and try any of the other good options around

Steak sandwich was great! (I had it at RPI career fair)read more

What a gem of a place…read more We were looking for someplace rustic yet refined- and this was the perfect blend of both. Perfect weekend getaway. And we were treated to an amazing jazz band on Friday night! No front desk everything is handled by text it call and that worked just fine for us. Very responsive and helpful. The rooms do not have TVs or mini fridges- but you aren't here anyhow to watch TV. Really comfortable bed and perfect for a peaceful nights slumber. The property is beautiful - plenty of hiking and walking trails. Great locations and amazing views. Do not overlook the stagecoach tavern in the property for dinners- I'll review that separately. Breakfasts were amazing and the same superior quality as the restaurant. Best food we have had in a long time. The staff is more than happy to accommodate you in the private sauna or an outside fire with smores! Looking forward to our next trip here.

Buyer beware! I'll break this review up into three parts because there are a lot of moving parts…read morehere. Booking/ pricing/ management: We stayed a night at the Race Brook Lodge to see a concert a little while ago. At first glance, a stay here looks a little pricey based on what you appear to be getting. In my head, $200 for a small room in a converted barn is steep. When I went to book it, I was asked to select a "package." There was one advertising a nights stay, a three course dinner in the Stagecoach Tavern, and breakfast the next day for $185. I thought since dinner and breakfast were included, that wasn't such a bad deal after all. Total cost after taxes and fees when I hit the purchase button: $201 Imagine my surprise when I got my confirmation email and took a look at the receipt- $309. I quickly looked at my credit card statement, sure enough- $309. I sent them an email immediately asking what was up with the extra $108. Crickets. Oh well, I figured I could just hash it out with them when we got there. I came to find out that there is no front desk, and everything is handled over text messages, so that made it a little more difficult. When the time came to check out, I got a text asking me to click a link to view my "balance." I clicked it and discovered that they were attempting to charge me another $92. At this point I sent them another email and told them that this felt like a scam, and that I would be disputing the charges with my credit card. They responded right away saying that there was a miscommunication, the "package" was actually separate from the room charge and that they were supposed to let me know of that right after I booked, but someone dropped the ball. They did eventually honor the original $201 price that I was quoted, but if I hadn't noticed the discrepancy or been firm about fixing it, I can't imagine they would have refunded it by themselves. Sidenote: when looking closely at the dinner/breakfast package pricing- it's an absolute ripoff. "Package" dinner: $150 Meals Tax: $10.50 Billed gratuity: $24.00 All in- $184.50. For ONE person. For dinner and a middle of the road buffet breakfast? The "three course dinner" allows you to pick any starter, entree, and dessert from the restaurant menu. If you picked the three most expensive items in each category, it would be $104. Plus a $15 breakfast, you're still not even in the neighborhood of $150. I suppose selecting the meal package bestows on you the honor of donating an extra $31 to the owners of the lodge. Great deal! The Room: We were happy enough with our room. It was nothing special, but it had air conditioning, hot water, and it was clean: really my only three boxes that need to be checked by a hotel. The photos on their website appear to be from 2017, which made me a little weary, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room actually looked better in person. We stayed in the Hayloft #7 room. The concert in the barn: The concert we saw was EXCELLENT. The barn is an amazing venue for a small show like the one we saw. Everyone was giving each other a respectful amount of space, and there truly was not a bad view to be found anywhere. It was hot inside the night we were there, but when it gets to be a little much, you can just step outside, grab a glass of water and some fresh air, and come back in and still have an amazing view of the show. As far as concert venues go, it doesn't get much better than that. All in all, I can't recommend staying here. I'd go see another show in a heartbeat, but would look elsewhere for accommodations. Our time at the lodge was pleasant enough, but the funny business with their pricing left a really bad taste in my mouth. At my most charitable- I'd say it's bad bang for your buck. At worst, the pricing is intentionally ambiguous.

If you are looking for an incredible couple who owns an amazing pub called Cask and Rasher and…read morecaters weddings with their unbelievable catering service called Fire Candy, look no further. From the moment we met Jocelyn and Jared and tasted their food, we knew they were the right caterers for us. From the freshly baked sourdough Roman-style pizza and the seafood paella to the fried chicken, brisket, and everything in between, these two know how to prepare amazing food for large groups of people, serve it fresh and hot, and make your wedding feel like their only priority. Let's start with the wedding itself. Their range of menu options and bar service is so vast that you will surely find what you're looking for. And if you don't, they are more than willing to adapt to your desires. We worked together to create the best menu for our big day and it came together perfectly. The photos you see online are real. The food is not only delicious but served beautifully. And they work with the Owls Hoot Barn (among other venues in the area) all the time so have everything perfectly coordinated with the venue. We also hosted our Friday night welcome party and Sunday family brunch at their pub, and it was the perfect location, set five minutes from where our guests were staying. They were so hospitable and accommodating and went the extra mile to prepare the venue for our guests and make it the most beautiful, special spot for these moments. Not to mention the food, which was amazing. Their fee includes everything, so there are absolutely no surprises. Their staff is wonderful. They do it all, from food to the bar, from small gatherings to large affairs. We feel like family and look forward to eating at their pub for many years to come. Thank you Jocelyn and Jared, for making our wedding weekend so special.

The decor of The Cask and Rasher is old fashioned, authentic and wide-spaced. Their safe procedure…read moreof COVID-19 was well-planned, the staff wrote down the contact information of every customer and sanitized tables after dining. The staff was friendly. In order to keep social distance, customers need to order via scanning a QR code on each table to access the menu. There wasn't a great variety of options but enough as a bar. We had their Brisket Nacho, Smoked Drum and a side of salad. We love the brisket, which was cooked tender and flavorful. However the drum was kind of dry and hard to chew. Overall, the ambiance was great and the food was decent. It's a cozy and relaxing dining experience.