Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Woodstock, NY

I think by now everyone knows that the actual Woodstock festival was in Bethel, in Sullivan County an hour away.  It was slated to be in Woodstock, which at the time had a burgeoning music and art scene.  Dylan and The Band lived in Woodstock for much of the 70's (Basement Tapes). The Byrdcliff Artist Colony, est. in 1920, is the oldest artist colony in the US.  Nowadays, Woodstock is a super eclectic mix of hippies, artists, musicians, madmen, retirees and well, Me. 
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The Inn at the Millstream
48 Tannery Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

 






The most popular place to stay in Woodstock seems to be the Inn at the Millstream.  They kept the quaint while offering the basics - breakfast, internet, HBO.  If it's in the budget, get a room with a balcony. 




Twin Gables B&B
73 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498









There are several B&B's in the village of Woodstock.  Twin Gables is right on Tinker street, a minutes walk from the bus stop and Upstate Films.  It's a big old Victorian, heavy on the  floral decor.




The Wild Rose Inn
66 Rock City Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

 






The Wild Rose Inn is barely a minutes walk from the village green, just past the Woodstock Film Festival headquarters and Colony Cafe.  The Wild Rose offers you a bed, your breakfast, and a pool to swim in!







Woodstock Country Inn
185 Cooper Lake Road
Woodstock, NY 12409

 










If you prefer a more wooded setting, The Woodstock Country Inn is located 5 minutes outside of town, close to Bearsville and the Animal Sanctuary.  It's rustic, cozy and also has a swimming pool.
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22 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498









The original Bread Alone is actually in Boiceville, not too far from Woodstock.  When i was little it was just a guy selling bread right out of the bakery, in brown paper bags.  Now there are multiple locals with cafe food and dessert. Their bread is on the shelf of every supermarket, yet folks queue up at the Woodstock spot, hoping to experience the loaves less traveled.  





 

Garden Cafe
6 Old Forge Road
Woodstock, NY 12498








Garden Cafe has a petite and pretty outdoor area.  They are of the seasonal/local/organic persuasion.  Everything is vegan, handmade and delicious.








Yum Yum Noodle Bar
1 Rock City Road
Woodstock, NY 12498





Yum Yum has amazingly quick and delicious south east Asian food, as well as beer on tap and cupcakes.  






 

Joshua's
51 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498








Joshua's serves American and Middle eastern fare, with equal parts meat and veggie options.  I love sitting upstairs and people watching out the wall of windows.





 


Taco Juan's and Jane's Ice Cream
31 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498










Taco Juans is a poco Mexican dive on Tinker Street.  There are a few plastic tables in the back, but i would recommend taking your tacos to go.  There is also a tiny ice cream shop in front with cones, cups and shakes.  





 
Bear Cafe
295 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498








Bear Cafe is an exquisite restaurant with large windows and outdoor dining, both overlooking the stream.  The perfect place for a celebratory brunch, or a date night dinner with cocktails.





 
Little Bear Chinese Restaurant
Rt 212
Bearsville, NY 12409







Next door to Bear Cafe is Little Bear Chinese Restaurant. I love the food here- unspoiled, traditional, Chinese delights.  Bonus - the bar reminds me of the Regal Beagle!



 

Sunfrost Farms
217 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498








Just outside of town sits Sunfrost Farms.  Pristine produce, locally sourced cheeses and baked goods, as well as prepared food.  Go for coffee and the paper, stay for their juice bar and cafe.




  

Wok N Roll
50 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498








Wok N Roll is an eccentric Woodstock fixture, offering Chinese and Japanese at a popular price.  Plus live music 7 nights a week and outdoor dining in the summer months.     


 






109 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498








Saving the best for last, Cucina is dining perfection.  The perfect balance of elegant and casual, with a superbly modern menu that always has what you want.  Serving brunch on weekends, and dinner 7 nights a week.

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Maverick Concerts
Maverick Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

Chamber music in the woods.  Sat and Sun, June-September.






  Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498

What is left of the Bearsville Studios, where Bob Dylan famously recorded his albums, is the Bearsville Theater.  Bear Cafe, Little Bear and Woodstock Radio Station are also here.

 








 Byrdcliffe Artist Colony
Upper Byrdcliffe Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

Byrdcliffe Artist Colony has open studio nights, exhibitions and performances throughout the year.  Guided tours of the colony on weekends.   







 Varga Gallery
130 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498

You can't skip through Woodstock without stubbing your toe on a art gallery.  Varga is a small gallery on Tinker Street, with a very spirited and eccentric owner.  If her doors are open, go in.









Upstate Films
132 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498

The Woodstock Film Festival is held every year in October. Upstate Films is a small theater, showing mostly art-house/independent films.








 
Woodstock Playhouse
103 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

Woodstock Playhouse hosts music, theater, dance, film and more.







  Colony Cafe
22 Rock City Road
Woodstock, NY 12498

Colony Cafe is an old 1920's hotel that hosts live music, on occasion.  It's architecture is as unusual outside as it is in.  If you happen to be in Woodstock on a night when they are hosting anything, go.  

 








 


Woodstock Flea Market is active Saturdays and Sundays, spring, summer and fall.  It's an excellent source for art, vintage clothing, antiques, farm fresh fruit and pickled everything.








Other local info:

WAAM  http://woodstockart.org/
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary  http://woodstocksanctuary.org/