The 12th annual Bounty of the Hudson will be held this year on July 26 and 27th.
This wine and food festival is sponsored by the 10 wineries of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and several othe area wineries. The Trail is 90 miles north of New York City, and located between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson River. This year's fesitval will be held at Benmarl Winery in Marlboro NY.
The Ten Family owned wineries follow the tradition of wine making of the early French Huguenots.
Taste wines from all ten wineries on the Shawangunk Trail, local food, cooking workshops, fresh produce and live music. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Designated driver tickets are available. Bus transfers will be availble to and from Metro North in Poughkeepsie.
If you would like to see properties for sale or rent in the area please call Barbara Carter 845 505 3160 or Becky Cook 845 853 4210 or email UlsterHomes@yahoo.com.
The Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Highland NY is tucked quietly away between Illinois Mountain and Black Creek, running from the hamlet of Highland west toward New Paltz.
If you are looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon pack up the bikes, roller blades or walking shoes and head out to the "rail trail".
The trail is 2.5 miles long and is part of the old New York, New Haven and Hartford Line.
The rail trail can be accessed at New Paltz Road, where the Rotary Club maintains a pavilion with picnic tables and a caboose, or at Tony Williams Park off Riverside Road. The trail is flat, paved and shaded.
While at the rail trail take time to enjoy the beauty of Black Creek which can be accessed from the trail.
Coming Event at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail:
Highand Rail Trail 8K Run/Walk- Saturday July 19,2008 The race starts at 9 am sharp and registration begins at 7:30 am at Tony Williams Park. The event is sponsored by the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association and the Town of Llyod Police Benevolent Association. Prizes will be awarded by age groups. The first 100 to register will receive a special gift. Registration forms at Lloyd Town Hall, Lloyd Police Station, Rail Trail Pavilion. Registration is $20.00
| HUDSON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL Rules and Regulations Town of Lloyd Local Law 2-1998 |
| Open dawn to dusk No littering - Carry in/carry out Dogs must be leashed No motor vehicles except electric wheelchairs No discharging of weapons on or across the trail Alcoholic beverages prohibited Respect private property signs - keep to trail Take only photos. Leave only footprints |
St Augustines Parish in Highland NY holds it's annual bazaar this weekend- Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday at the parochial school grounds on Phillips Avenue.
If you are looking for a great time, great food, and great entertaiment it is the place to be!
The bazaar is kicked off with a Youth Parade at 6 pm on Thursday 19th. The parade winds its way throught the Town of Highland and back to the bazaar. Where the food will be ready to serve up.
There is a smorgasbord of scrumptious food including Sausage and Peppers, Lasagne, Baked Ziti, Father Larry's Secret Seafood Pasta, Pasta Fagiola, Chicken, Corn on the Cob, French Fries, Baked Potatoes, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili, Pizza, Clam Chowder, Clams on the Half Shell, Fried Dough, Italian Ice, Popcorn, Cotton Candy and lots more.
A highlight of the bazaar eah year is the authentic Italian Cafe- with Italian Pastries, Espresso, and Cappuccino.
The entertainment continues throughout- With the Radio Disney Performers, various bands, fireworks on Friday night and the super raffel on Sunday Night.
Stop by there is something for everyone.........
June 7 from 10-5; Highland New York celebrates Highland Day. This annual event is a street fair. The hamlet closes down Vineyard Avenue for the day.
There will be loads of activities for the kids- Don't forget to sign up for fall soccer.
The food is exceptional- Mark Elia has his BBQ, Rock N Rolls bakery and other local eateries serve there best.
There will be various vendors and merchants selling their wares.
Stop by and say hello to 92.1 Lite FM's Cameron.
The weather report is for a HOT weekend- Come to Highland for some COOL STUFF for the family!
To see some great homes for sale in Highland visit our website; www.UlsterNYHomes.com
A Beautiful Day~
It is spring in the Mid Hudson Valley
The area will provide a feast for the senses-
The eyes will enjoy the views of the landscape becoming greener by the day
The ears will hear the chirping of the birds who are back from the south
The nose will appreciate the air is full of the fresh scents of apple blossoms and lilacs.
It is a great time to visit the area~ Take a mini-vacation~ Come see all the MidHudson Valley has to offer
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Barbara Carter real estate professional in Ulster and Orange Counties in New York. Homes for sale in New Paltz, Highland, Milton, Marlboro, and Esopus.
~My 5 Grandchildren~
Family and home are Barbara's passion. The natural choice in finding a career was to help other's find a place to call home. Working with her realtor daughter, Becky, and using her five grandchildren in marketing makes the job a family affair.
Barbara and Becky strive to maintain the attitude that HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, Working closely with their clients to help them find the perfect place to call home is the goal they set for themselves.
As a Property Marketing Expert Designee, Barbara uses the internet to aggressively market listings. Many hours are spent fine tuning the website of this mother/daughter team . Their site www.UlsterNYHomes.com is a wealth of information about the New Paltz/Highland and surrounding Hudson Valley areas.
Barbara Carter and Becky Cook, a Mother/Daughter Realty team with Exit Realty Services in New Paltz NY team up to give clients two active agents working together- Two For You!
As Internet-savvy real estate representatives in your neighborhood, We have had the opportunity to help many homebuyers find their ideal homes and many sellers obtain top dollar for their homes. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake, so we will help you through every step of the process. Our goal is to make your home buying or selling experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Our services include:
* Explaining the home buying and selling process thoroughly
* Diligently searching for a home that meets your criteria
* Pricing your home correctly and implementing a proven marketing plan to sell your home for the most money in the least amount of time
* Negotiating on your behalf
* Tracking the closing process to ensure a smooth transaction
Real estate isn't what it used to be. Buyers and sellers are looking for information and they want it fast. That's where Barbara and Becky come in. They make it their mission to make your dream come true at the speed of the internet.
Here's what partners, Becky Cook and Barbara, will do for you:
Sellers- your home will be exposed to the largest online audience of home buyers in the world. All of our listings are showcased on the nation's number one real estate website REALTOR.com®. We will customize a marketing strategy specifically for you and your home. Your home will be listed and stand out on top home search sites including Google, Oodle, Vast, PropSmart and Trulia.
So what if you're a buyer? We are also featured agents on JustListed.com. We will use not only the internet but also text messaging to get you listings immediately. Once we have your new home requirements, we will get to work finding the listings that match your specific criteria and help you pre-qualify for a mortgage. After you get a chance to look through the listings we will go out for a personal tour of the homes that you decide you want to see.
So what are you waiting for? Visit one of our website www.UlsterNYHomes
We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or email us any time, and I will be happy to discuss your next steps in the buying or selling process.
New York State Licensed Associate Broker
Member- National Association of Realtors
Member- New York State Association of Realtors
Member- Orange County Board of Realtors
Associate- Ulster County Board of Realtors
Member- Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service
Member- Ulster County Multiple Listing Service
Exit Realty Services
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