Journal

Stories, recipes, and dispatches from the Hudson Valley.

The Six Bells Countryside Inn at dusk, its 1850s brick facade and porch glowing with lamplight on Main Street in Rosendale.

August 2026

Unplug Near the City: The Best Weekend Getaways from NYC This Labor Day

Ninety minutes from Manhattan, a One MICHELIN Key inn on Rondout Creek makes a quieter Labor Day than the coast — historic rooms, candlelit suppers, and riverside walks.

Roast chicken with summer vegetables and a platter of glazed carrots on blue spatterware at The Feathers, with a glass of red wine.

August 2026

Outdoor Dining in Rosendale NY: Late Summer Harvests at The Feathers Tavern

Late-summer suppers on the creekside deck at The Feathers — seasonal harvests, early American cookery, and candlelight along Rondout Creek in Rosendale, NY.

Designer suite at The Six Bells in Rosendale, with a curtained alcove bed, hand-painted folk mural, patterned wallpaper, and antique furnishings.

August 2026

Luxury Boutique Escape in Rosendale: Designer Suites & Curated Interiors

Discover a luxury boutique escape in Rosendale at The Six Bells — eleven designer suites, curated interiors drawn from English folklore, and farm-to-table dining on the banks of Rondout Creek.

King room at The Six Bells, ready for a romantic wine weekend.

June 2026

The Ultimate Romantic Wine Weekend in the Hudson Valley

Plan a romantic wine weekend in the Hudson Valley from The Six Bells in Rosendale — an eleven-room riverside inn with characterful guest rooms, candlelit dinners at The Feathers, and nearby vineyards.

The Feathers tavern, farm-to-table dining in the Hudson Valley.

May 2026

Experiencing Farm-to-Table Dining at a Historic Hudson Valley Inn

At The Six Bells in Rosendale, farm-to-table dining means seasonal menus built around nearby Hudson Valley farms, served in a candlelit tavern inside a historic 1850s inn on Rondout Creek.

Intimate ceremony on the banks of Rondout Creek in Rosendale, Hudson Valley.

May 2026

Planning the Perfect Intimate Riverside Wedding in Upstate NY

Plan an intimate riverside wedding in Upstate NY at The Six Bells in Rosendale — with eleven guest rooms, waterfront views, and seasonal Hudson Valley cuisine.