Where to Stay in Hudson Valley
Where to Stay in Hudson Valley
To be fair, I have stayed in only one place in Hudson Valley. That said, I’m not even a little bit tempted to check out other lodging options if we go again. When we go again. I could literally move right in and never leave. Send the kids.
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How We Got There
R’s sisters and spouses and we all got married in September, 5 years apart. We decided that on the 5’s (currently 20-15-10) we would do a trip together. We were so fortunate that all of the local grandparents were ready to step in and help with the grandkids (ages 15, 12, 5, 5, and 1). Still… Not too far. Or too long. Time changes could be tricky. A direct flight would be nice.
And this is how we landed on Hudson Valley in New York. After pointless polls (I don’t care- I still love a good survey), hotel searches (I could actually do that forever), and input from friends and family, upstate New York seemed like the perfect spot. We booked our resort and didn’t look back.
We all had various flight routes. R and I booked a direct flight from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to LaGuardia in NYC. The flight was 2 hours and once we got our rental car, it was about a 2 hour drive (without stops- but we stopped- more on that below). We were pretty shocked it was that easy. Surely, it would be more difficult on Sunday going back into the city?! It wasn’t. Two hours. Again. Maybe/Probably we were lucky. We’ll take it.
The Stops Along the Way
I would highly recommend stopping in Beacon for breakfast/lunch. It is the cutest walkable town with several vintage shops, antiques, boutiques, and restaurants. We arrived in Beacon around 10am. If we were to do it again, I think we would have gotten brunch first and then walked around (instead of the reverse) because many of the stores don’t open until 11am.
Dave the Butcher had the perfect aesthetic.
We also really enjoyed our brunch at Beacon Bread Company.
Back in the car, a quick change, and we were ready for a hike in Mohonk Preserve.
After about two hours, we were off to discover if our accommodations would be worth the searching and cost. Spoiler: they absolutely were!
The BEST Place to Stay in Hudson Valley
Innes has this slow roll out during which you are thinking: “this is nice,” “this is unique,” “how beautiful,” “oh, how fun,” …then… “I live here now.” It is a clever quiet luxury in which everything seems casual in the best sense of the word. It almost feels like you’ve been given free-range of your wealthy friend’s property while they are away. Bikes for use are scattered about (no need to lock them up or put them in any particular place), an honor bar awaits in the Farmhouse (just write down what you took and leave your cabin number), fruit from the orchard and coffee are at the ready in the kitchen (help yourself to the half ‘n half in the fridge). You can go to the spa or hang out at the community pool. At night, a literal farm-to-table experience is a Jeep ride away followed by s’mores at one of the solo stoves/Adirondack set ups overlooking the property with the Catskills hovering as a backdrop. None of it is stuffy. Everything is incredibly well done.
The 220-acre property was named after George Innes, a 19th century American landscape painter who was a prominent figure of the Hudson River School. One glance around will confirm that the nod to this renowned artist was more than appropriate. The architecture, particularly the Dutch Colonial Farmhouse, reflects the influence of the area’s original Dutch settlers.
Innes was the brainchild of Taavo Somer, a trendsetter in the hospitality sector. He is a trained architect and restaurateur, too. No big deal. Somer collaborated with several developers, Post Company (designers), and Miranda Brooks (landscape artist).
The Farmhouse has 12 guest rooms with 28 cabins nearby. The design is minimalist yet also incredibly inviting and cozy. It has a lived-in vibe, mixing high-end design with antiques from the surrounding towns. The cabins are sparse with luxurious appointments including Waterworks faucets, Aesop bath products, and Roll & Hill lighting, to name a few. Still, being the ultimate invisible hosts, Innes has thought of everything, creating a welcoming, down to earth environment.
The grounds continue the idyllic theme with tennis courts embedded in the fields and wildflowers, hiking trails, and willow trees throughout. Depending on the weekend, classes such as archery and yoga are offered in the most unassuming of ways, continuing to show that Innes is, in fact, simply the best.
Other Places We Considered
Here are some other accommodations that we looked at in the Hudson Valley region:
Wildflower Farms – (We didn’t really consider this one except to comment on how lovely it looked. This would be the ultimate splurge.)
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