Valley Cottage, NY

Historic jewel set on .64 acres... 1700's Sandstone, fully renovated and restored. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, cook's kitchen, grand entry foyer, elegant high ceilings. 3 fireplaces, screened sitting porch, fully-fenced private rear yard with mature trees and master perennial specimen plantings, original sandstone smokehouse. Great au pair or in-law space. .A Perfect example of one of the Hudson River Valley's Period homes. Beautiful original details intact, built-ins, original wide plank h/d floors. Perfect for entertaining-indoors or outside. Generously sized family room off the kitchen, 8 minutes to the Village of Nyack, access to all of Clarkstown's pools and camps.

Have you tried Heidi & Arthur's Chocolates?

My dear friend, Heidi Caren is the co-founder and owner of Heidi & Arthur's chocolate along with her dad, Arthur. They are two of the sweetest people you will meet, but not nearly as sweet as their decadent chocolate. It's to die for.

The taste is scrumptious and the fancy designs are exquisitely beautiful. In fact, they are so beautiful, you treasure them and savor them and you don't want to eat them...but you have to because you can't resist.

Heidi and Arthur chocolates are handmade and with natural ingredients. Yes, there are still some places that make chocolate this way - isn't that great! They take pride in their chocolate and it shows - in the design and the taste.

They offer chocolate for everyday use, for holiday gifts, client gifts, corporate events, weddings. They can even customize with your names and logos.

She has all sorts of holiday items - whether it's Christmas, Hanukah, Easter, Passover, Mother's Day you name it...or what's the big chocolate holiday? Oh, yeah Valentine's Day.

I love supporting other women owned businesses, and I'm so happy that Heidi's business is really taking off. She recently started producing for Whole Foods, and it's been such a success that they are now expanding to the the North East market. Sweet!

Heidi lives in Westchester and her factory is in Rockland. You can buy direct from her, buy on her website - yes, they do deliver, or in many Whole Foods stores.

Oh, and these make great thank you gifts for your clients. Check out her website and see what Decadence Delivered looks like. (the music is great, too....imagine if the smells could be transferred over the internet???)

January 29, 30, Saturday 11am-dusk, Sunday 11-4pm, Valley Cottage - 5^th annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival. There will be entertainment, a food court, the KIDZ Ice Park with igloo building and snow bowling and more! Fun for the whole family! Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd. (845) 268-3020. www.knickerbockericefestival.com

Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.

As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision.

The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.

For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.

Anthony Stokes Pereira Office: (845) 770-2188 Cell: (845) 538-7021 Fax: (845) 624-7137 Email: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com www.anthonystokespereira.com

This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and can change without notice, we advise you to contact organizers directly to confirm all details. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However, information of this community event is subject to change at any time by the organizerses

January 29, 30, Saturday 11am-dusk, Sunday 11-4pm, Valley Cottage - 5^th annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival. There will be entertainment, a food court, the KIDZ Ice Park with igloo building and snow bowling and more! Fun for the whole family! Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd. (845) 268-3020. www.knickerbockericefestival.com

If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137

Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.

As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision.

The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.

For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.

Anthony Stokes Pereira Office: (845) 770-2188 Cell: (845) 538-7021 Fax: (845) 624-7137 Email: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com www.anthonystokespereira.com

This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and can change without notice, we advise you to contact organizers directly to confirm all details. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However, information of this community event is subject to change at any time by the organizerses

Anthony Stokes Pereira

Cold Weather Fun - Snow or Shine - The Knickerbocker Ice Festival At Rockland Lake, Valley Cottage, NY

The 5th Annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival is scheduled to take place January 29th and 30th, 2011.  The theme of this year's  Knickerbocker Ice Festival .is a celebration of Rockland Lake's history - as the center of the ice industry during the 19th century.

The ice festival is a fun filled family event with something for all ages and tastes.  There will be local artists with artwork for sale and ice carving competition by ice sculptors invited to participate in the event.  You can watch the sculptures being created.  There will also be games and entertainment for the kids and a special Kidz Ice Park where they can build an igloo.  You can dance along with professional dancers and a live DJ ( a great way to warm up for both adults and kids) or relax and warm up at the campfire and warming stations. 

The Ice Gallery will feature a history of the lake in pictures preserved in blocks of ice.  Storytellers will help you learn all about the mystery of Rockland Lake and how ice was harvested by the Knickerbocker Ice Company.

So bundle up the kids and and head to Rockland State Park - Snow or Shine - for the Knickerbocker Ice Festival:

Rockland Lake State Park
299 Rockland Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY
Saturday January 29, 11:00 a.m. - dark
Sunday January 30, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Parking Fee - $6.00  
845-215-0303
For Directions visit the Knickerbocker Ice Festival website.