Oktoberfest @ Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain State Park is the flagship of the Palisades Interstate Park System situated only 30 minutes away from Greenwood Lake. Beginning the weekend of September 15 -16, 2012 and every consecutive weekend through the month of October, authentic German foods, music, crafts and plenty of beer will be available throughout Bear Mountain State Park. Our fantastic fall offers at the Inn will make this festival even more fun!

Facilities include playing fields, picnic groves, rowboat docks on Hessian Lake, swimming pool and bathhouse, nature trails, an ice-skating rink, basketball court,Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower, and the Merry-Go-Round and pavilion. Oktoberfest hours are from 12:00 Noon to 6 PM accompanied by authentic German bands for entertainment! 

Rock the Mountain

We're gearing up for the Rock the Mountain Music Festival coming this weekend on Sept. 29 & 30.  Two days of music, camping, food vendors, craft beers and full bar in beautiful Sterling Forest at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center. This year pays tribute to the Allman Brothers. So if you like outdoor festivals, but aren't the camping type, we still have a couple rooms left. For a full event calendar go to www.rockthemountain.eventbrite.com 

Lucy Look-Alike Contest & Grape Stomp

 Nothing like kicking off the Fall harvest season with a little I Love Lucy nostalgia at Palaia Vineyards. This is one of my favorite wineries that you can always count on for a good time and unique events. Today is the annual Lucy look-alike contest and grape stomp. Contestests dress their best and reenact the famous I Love Lucy episode. Usually there are a couple Ricky look-alikes to root on the ladies. If you're in the area go check it out. The grape stomp starts at 3 pm.
Palaia Vineyards
10 Sweet Clover Rd.
Highland Mills, NY
www.palaiavineyards.com

 

 

Lots of excitement around the inn this weekend! The annual Irish Night hosted by the Gaelic Cultural Society is being held at the beach on Saturday at 7.30pm and it's sure to be loads of craic!

Music by The Billy Kennan band, Marie McVicker, bagpipe band, all topped off with Irish dancers and a raffle draw with prizes including a 42 inch TV...your in for a great night so come along.  Now we just need another beautiful sunset to top it off!

Back on Irish Soil!

Never a truer saying...time fly's by when your having fun! I can't believe my time in Greenwood Lake has come to an end. I have had a fantastic time working at the Waterstone Inn and spending my stay with the Mulcahy family who sent me off with a great dinner at the Breezy Point Inn and delicious cake from The Creamery. All the interns spent the final night in NYC at a special dinner that was organised for us. Everyone had the same story to tell, the internship taught them a lot and the host family where amazing. Thank you Project Children for a great experience, it was a privilege.

Warwick Winery has a great line-up of events for the weekend. From their Pane Bakery Cafe which serves all homemade produce and local ingredients, the wine tasting room which includes six different types and a free glass for $5, to their live music during the afternoons. I suppose it’s not really a place that you would think of immediately going to spend an afternoon however this place makes for a great day out. This weekend 11/12th the Blues festival begins from 12-5pm on Saturday followed by a Tribute to Johnny Cash taking place on Sunday also 12-5pm. The music series continues if it’s rain or shine so this may be the perfect place to pop into this weekend!  

Checking out the local grub...

This week I got to check out some local restaurants and cafe's and I have to say I am very impressed. Pennings orchard was great for lunch, sitting out in the sunshine with their tasty fish n' chips and some of their home brewed cider-perfect for a sunny day. The inn at long pond had a great menu and the veggie burger was tasty! Yesterday, I went to the Ermerald for dinner. The portions were huge, definitely getting your money's worth and also very good. Heading now to Cape Cod for the weekend so I will be looking for some of their local seafood. Sadly, next weekend will be my last in Greenwood Lake. Will fill you in more about that next week! Have a good weekend x