Perfect for all four seasons. Snowy & Cozy in winter, between 3 ski resorts In autumn stunning leaf color, fresh in spring when all the apple and magnolia blossoms appear and summer is stellar by the 40x 20 pool.

The tree-ringed houses are in the peaceful hamlet of Bearsville. It is perfectly private with out being isolated, spend all day and night in the restful grounds or go into town for dinner or drinks.

No car needed if you want to come up from the city you can bike or walk to dinner and to the village - and the bus drops you in Bearsville with a short walk to the Retreat.

Comfortable, modern furnishings, art throughout the interiors. The property is set back from the road down a long driveway, next to a old-world farm. Fully fenced private property with gate great for kids and pets. Well-behaved pets considered.

The Guest house has a sun filled, well appointed open living room with wall of windows. In the summer keep it wide open to live out doors and in the winter very cozy, central heating plus wood-stove (wood provided). Brand new kitchen, dishwasher and Microwave, all stocked with the basics. Spa-like bathroom with a lovely deep tub and a skylight, relax in while gazing at the stars. Sunny double bedroom. Spacious dining area seats 6. Flat screen TV & new DVD player & IPod dock. AC window unit. Mini Library filled with books and magazines. Brand-new washer & dryer. Hairdryer, Soaps, fresh new linens & towels provided..

Local swimming holes a short drive away, we will provide you a locations and activities info. Or just stay home and relax, 2 bikes available for use. Yoga mats and blocks etc. also available. Yoga and Pilates classes in town. Local spa less than a mile away. Woodstock art college offers arts and crafts classes. There are also local wineries and vintage shopping in Saugerties. Rock climbing nearby in Minewaska State Park. Omega Institute offers classes, two Buddhist monasteries are close by and offer day meditation visits. Zagat rated local restaurants in town: Cucina, Red Onion, Bear Café, Violettas, Oriole 9’. Also excellent vegan/veggie options,at Yum Yum or Garden Cafe, or stay home and dine alfresco on the patio under the stars. Barbecue. Walkable to local restaurants, the Bear Café, Little Bear and the local ‘Cub Market’. Great for the Woodstock Writers’ festival in April, or the Woodstock Film Festival in July and year round Bearsville Theater for musical events. Near 3 great skiing centers Hunter Mountain, Windham and Belleayre. 5 minutes away Kenneth Wilson Campground has hiking trails and lake offering canoe and kayak rentals. Also Horse lovers, please take note, convenient to the H.I.T.S for summer times equestrian event.The Hudson River (boating/kayaking/swimming/historic house tours) and The Culinary Institute of America, Bard College/The Fisher Center and many fine museums. Hiking, biking and swimming are just outside your door. Additional bike rentals available in the village. Also great hikes nearby up to the ruins of overlook Mountain house or down Mink Hollow. Or a great outing is to Opus 40 and the houses of the Hudson river - including FDR's mansion.

Travel: driving from nyc is approx 2 hours. The bus from New York or Albany will drop you in Bearsville, a 5 min walk to the property, or you can call Woodstock taxi service Easy access in winter. or by train to Rhinecliff and taxi (approx. 30 min).