Silo Ridge - Links for Eastern Dutchess County & nearby Connecticut:
Area Links for eastern Dutchess County and nearby Connecticut:
Dutchess County Tourism:Â Welcome to the scenic Dutchess County, NY. Nestled in the Hudson River Valley, 90 minutes from New York City, and accessible by car, train, bus and air, this wonderful regions offer an abundance of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and natural scenic beauty. Â Ideal for day-trips or longer getaways. www.dutchesstourism.com
Limerock Park -- Â Located in Lakeville the track hosts NASCAR Busch, Professional SportsCar and SCCA Pro Racing organization events. www.limerock.com
Millbrook Winery -- Called 'the Hudson Valley's flagship winery' by The New York Times and 'a great place to visit' by The Wall Street Journal, we are conveniently located in Millbrook, NY. www.millbrookwine.com
- Hotchkiss School  -- The Hotchkiss School welcomes area residents and friends of the School to use campus resources and attend certain events and performances. The following areas and events are open to the public as specified.
- Tremaine Gallery at Hotchkiss School: Located in the main building, the Tremaine Gallery hosts six exhibitions a year, all free and open to the public. Arts Calendar http://www.hotchkiss.org/Arts/
- The Edsel Ford Memorial Library at Hotchkiss School:Â Located in the main building it's open to the public and offers residents access to its collections on-site, and limited borrowing privileges. For hours and policies visit http://library.hotchkiss.org/library/policies.asp
- Summer Portals Chamber Music Series:Â As part of the Hotchkiss School Summer Program for chamber music, this concert series features world-renowned ensembles and is free and open to the public. http://www.hotchkiss.org/Summer/Summ_ChamberMus.asp
- The Hotchkiss Golf Course:Â Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the Hotchkiss Golf Course circles the campus of the school, which is located on the top of a hill overlooking the village of Lakeville, Connecticut. In 1924, prominent golf course architect Seth Raynor designed the course, which still retains some of the best examples of his work in New England. http://www.hotchkiss.org/Athletics/GolfCourse.asp
Salisbury/Lakeville Association - Located two hours north of New York City and easily accessible by car and Metro North railroad, the New England towns of Salisbury and Lakeville are nestled in the bucolic wonder of the northwest corner of Connecticut and the Litchfield Hills. http://salisbury-lakevillect.com/
Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce, NY - Representing the eastern Dutchess County towns of Dover Plains, Amenia, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia and Millerton. Calendar of events. www.harlemvalleychamber.org
Maplebrook School
Kildonan School -- A day and boarding school serving students in grades 2 through 12 with dyslexia or language-based learning differences. www.kildonan.org
Harlem Valley Rail Trail  -- 22 miles (15 open) of scenic paved walking, rollerblading, biking and cross-country skiing trails, linking towns, villages and state parks on the rail bed from Wassaic Metro-North Station to Copake Falls. No horses or motorized vehicles allowed.www.hvrt.org
Appalachian Trail -- 30 miles of the Trail pass through southeastern Dutchess. 4,000 acres of protected parkland with hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and five overnight use areas. www.NYNJCT.org
Cascade Winery, Amenia, NY - Award winning New York State winery nestled in the foothills of Amenia. www.cascademt.com
Rudd Pond State Park, Millerton, NY - Taconic State Park (Rudd Pond) is located along 11 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views. http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=132
- Nellie Hill Preserve, Rt. 22, Dover Plains.
- Pawling Nature Reserve, Quaker Lake Rd., Pawling.
- Roger Perry Memorial Preserve, Sand Hill Rd., Dover.
- Thompson Pond Preserve, Lake Rd., Pine Plains.
The Nature Conservancy -- Multi-acre reserves with miles of hiking trails, mountains, fields, woods and ponds. Preserve guide available. www.nature.org
Locations:
The Chisholm Gallery -- Landscapes of Dutchess County, fine sporting & decorative art, equestrian collectibles, Tibetan furniture, rare & out of print books. Located in Pine Plains, NY. www.chisholmgallery.com
Green River Gallery -- 19th & 20th century traditional fine art, framing, restoration.Specializing in the works by Eric Sloane. 518-789-3311
Gallery on the Green -- Individual and group exhibits of fine contemporary art in all media. Located in Pawling, NY. GotgPawling.com
Webatuck Craft Village -- Working craft village with 18th century buildings. Toy store, cafe, stained glass, pottery, country furniture, gallery and early American lighting. Wingdale, NY. HuntCountryFurniture.com/Webatuck
The Moviehouse -- Three theaters featuring current, foreign and art films. Art gallery of contemporary, two-dimensional art. Cafe. Evenings, 7 days. www.themoviehouse.com
Millbrook Arts Group -- Free performing arts programs held at the Thorne Building and Community Bandshell. Featuring concerts, dance performances, movie series and music events. 845-677-5084
Pawling Concert Series -- Live classical, ethnic and jazz music. PawlingConcertSeries.org
