Journey to the Catskills: My husband and I moved to Hobart in October 2014. For a couple of years, we had been looking for an area in which to retire. We were living in the suburbs of Washington DC, and we did not want to stay in that area when we retired. Too crowded, too busy, too expensive, too much traffic, too hot and humid in the … Continue reading Humans of the Catskills: Kathy Duyer
Journey to the Catskills: I was born in Stamford, left in 1959 to attend college and then, in 1999, returned for the beauty and ‘quiet’ life of the Catskills. Vocation: Primarily, I restored furniture, but I also taught piano and bought and managed income properties. Avocation: Playing piano, gardening (until I got too busy). Happiness Is: I’m not sure. Favorite Dish: Ice cream. Ideal Country … Continue reading Humans of the Catskills: Donald Dales
When Adams’ Antiquarian Books opened its doors in Hobart in 2002, who would have thought that this tiny Catskills village would become an international destination in such a short span of time? Featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Guardian in the UK, and just recently mentioned in a USA Today travel article, Hobart has increasingly become a brand … Continue reading Featured Destination: Hobart, The Book Village of the Catskills
Hobart Book Village – Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Hobart, the Book Village of the Catskills, home to six independent bookstores, is hosting its traditional annual Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Each bookstore has a unique vibe, and a distinctive focus: Adams’ Antiquarian specializes in rare and old books, Liberty Rock Books specializes in art and music … Continue reading Weekend in the Catskills – 11/27/2015
This weekend: Hobart Festival of Women Writers is celebrating its third anniversary this weekend with a variety of workshops from poetry and memoir to blogging and publishing. The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown is hosting its 37th Annual Harvest Festival. And, Basilica Hudson, co-founded by Melissa Auf der Maur, who once played with Smashing Pumpkins, is hosting SoundScape, a weekend of music and art. For more, … Continue reading Weekend in the Catskills – 9/11/2015
This weekend: Cooperstown Summer Music Festival’s last concert of the season takes place Sunday evening at the Otesaga Hotel – the program includes compositions by Ravel, Stravinsky, Gershwin, and others; The Mohonk Mountain House is hosting a Barnival on Saturday evening; The Open Eye Theater in Margaretville presents Summer Shortcuts V Friday, Saturday and Sunday; And, Hobart Book Village of the Catskills is hosting an … Continue reading Weekend in the Catskills – 8/21/2015
Hobart Book Village Festival of Women Writers Initiated in 2013, Hobart Book Village Festival of Women Writers celebrates its second edition this weekend, September 5 – 7. Twenty-three renowned writers, poets and educators will be leading workshops and giving readings: Mary Johnson, Tayari Jones, Esther Cohen, Marianela Medrano, Sophronia Scott, Breena Clarke, Mermer Blakeslee, Bertha Rogers, Lynn Domina, Kat Rosenfield, Stephanie Nikolopoulos, and others. I will … Continue reading Weekend in the Catskills – 9/5/14
Art in the Catskills 