Our first stop is Port Jervis, an historic railroad town in upstate New York filled with architectural gems.
For lunch, we eat at a vegan comfort food restaurant,Fogwood and Fig.
Were particularly excited about popping into all of the antique shops, each with its unique character and offerings.
Then were back on the road, headed towards our weekend getaway paradise.
3:00pm Luxury hotels in upstate NY?
Before we even enter the house, were in love with the historic charm of the Hillside Schoolhouse.
4:00pm Take in the best Airbnb in New York
We soak in the house, amazed.
Many guests have said that the Schoolhouse feels like staying in a magazine.
Thats exactly how we feel.
Its so cool, it doesnt even feel real.
Fun Fact: The chalkboards gracing the walls of the grand living room area are the schoolhouses original chalkboards.
Plus, the main entrance still has its original stained-glass in tact.
What do we see?
The original schoolhouse cast iron school bell, hanging snugly as it did over a century ago.
There are so many things to do in Narrowsburg.
Its one of the most original ideas for a bookstore Ive ever encountered.
I love perusing a bookstore organized according to what some of my favorite icons love to read.
Now, its dinner time.
The food is as good as the views are, and the service is impeccable at The Launderette.
Plus, we have a big day of adventures planned for the following day!
Yet, the night holds one more surprise for us.
Our view of the night sky above, with its millions of twinkling stars, is absolutely breathtaking.
This is definitely something you wont see in New York City!
And perhaps the most romantic way to fall asleep ever.
Saturday: The weekend getaway continues!
We make a light breakfast of pancakes, fruit, and coffee to eat from bed.
The whole house was illuminated in warm morning light that made us feel airy and happy.
The market is full of organic produce, artisanal goods, and other treats.
A quick tip for city folks: The Barryville Farmers Market isnt your Union Square NYC farmers market.
Credit cards arent accepted by most vendors, so be sure to bring cash with you!
If you forget (like I did), dont worry too much.
you could get cash at the River Market right next door, where theres an ATM.
Skinner Falls is so majestic that I feel like Im transported to Neverland as soon as we arrive.
Its hard to describe in words what Mother Nature managed to accomplish here.
They rented the raft and paddles in Barryville for the 8-mile journey down the river.
Throughout their trip, they spotted various birds and other wildlife.
They also stopped at several points along the river to swim and picnic.
Before dinner, we munch on snacks outside in the early evening.
We enjoy our main meala veritable feast of healthy, local produce and meatsin the massive dining area indoors.
You wont be able to find it that way.
The site isnt listed.
As a loophole, input the Stickett Inn in Barryville and follow the directions there.
You cant miss the Bang Bang Bar.
The region has so many hiking trails that it would take years to hike every single trail.
We ask our Airbnb host for a few recommendations and receive a plethora of hiking suggestions immediately.
Since we cant decide on what the best hike is, we decide on two separate hikes.
First, we hike theMongaup Trail, which is about a 20-minute drive from the Schoolhouse.
We choose this hike because it allows us to walk with the river by our side the whole time.
Next, we tackle theTusten Trail, which is much closer to the schoolhouse.
What a pleasurable trip weve had!
And what a convenient getaway from NYC weve discovered.
Breathing in the last few gasps of delicious country air, we start planning our next visit.
