Blue Springs; secluded paradise bordering Minnewaska State Park

A long private driveway takes you to an elegantly restored, period colonial with modern amenities like geo thermal central air. The secluded property has a crystal clear stream running through it and has been likened to a mini adventure resort that can be enjoyed by hikers, adventurers and meditators. It was named after the springs that feed the crystal clear stream and swimming pool. Imagine hiking for an entire morning without crossing a road, hearing a car or seeing a soul, past turquoise swimming holes, waterfalls, 250 foot white granite cliffs, a small lake, deep gorges and ancient dwarf pitch pine forests. Then returning to lunch at a blue stone terraced Japanese fern garden with fountain pools and small waterfalls and spending the afternoon swimming and relaxing at a 50 X 30 foot, chemical free, swimming pool with a mill stone fountain. An elegant, simple yet grand, private getaway two hours from Manhattan.
NOTE: Eric, who personally built many of the hiking trails is available to lead an optional hike. Eric and Troy live in a converted barn on the property.
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS ON PROPERTY INCLUDE: *1) Historic, 100 year old, 50 X 30 foot swimming pool, with hand -carved mill stone fountain, (6 foot diameter mill stones were carved on the property 100 years ago.) 2) 100 private acres (a consortium of four properties connected by beautiful trails) with a mile of pristine creek frontage and a mile Minnewaska Park boundary. 3) pond. 4) Japanese garden with blue stone sitting area with small waterfalls and pools. (blue stone was recycled from historic Kingston Court house) 5) stream and cliff-side fire pit. 6) Blue Springs properties have 1 mile of gorgeous stream frontage with water falls and secluded swimming holes. 7) Large lawn (croquet, frisbee, etc.).
*Pool season: Opens between May 15 and May 31 (weather dependent). Closes between Sept. 15 and Sept. 30 (weather dependent).
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS : Extensive rail trail network (Entrance is 5 minutes by car and 15 minutes by bicycle). Minnewaska State Park "Official Entrance" with carriage roads for hiking and mountain biking: 15 minutes. Stony Kill Falls: 15 minutes. Mohonk Mountain House: 15 minutes. Woodstock: 40 minutes. Walkway over the Hudson: 45 minutes by car or three hours by bicycle on rail trail. Ashokan Reservoir: 30 min. High Falls: 10 min. Rosedale: 15 minutes. New Paltz: 20 minutes.
PETS: If you're bringing a pet, it must be discussed with the host first.
POOl: Seasonal (May 20 - Sept. 15)
FIREPLACES: Seasonal (Nov. - March)