Guidebook for Edge of Woods Guest House
Recommended Restaurants
Woodstock, Saugerties, Mount Tremper, Phoenicia, Big Indian
Woodstock. Modern Italian fare made from seasonal ingredients & served in a stylish restored farmhouse. Sits right at the entrance to Woodstock. Reservations recommended.
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Cucina
109 Mill Hill RdWoodstock. Modern Italian fare made from seasonal ingredients & served in a stylish restored farmhouse. Sits right at the entrance to Woodstock. Reservations recommended.
Woodstock. An eclectic cozy organic vegetarian cafe serving, fresh vegetarian organic cuisine, using local produce. Seasonal outdoor seating in a garden in the center of Woodstock.
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Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge RdWoodstock. An eclectic cozy organic vegetarian cafe serving, fresh vegetarian organic cuisine, using local produce. Seasonal outdoor seating in a garden in the center of Woodstock.
Woodstock. Casual sit-down noodle house for Asian fusion street food in a sleek space with a patio.
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Yum Yum Noodle Bar - Woodstock
4 Rock City RdWoodstock. Casual sit-down noodle house for Asian fusion street food in a sleek space with a patio.
Saugerties. New American eatery in a historic farmhouse offering locally sourced dishes & original cocktails. Reservations necessary.
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Red Onion
1654 NY-212Saugerties. New American eatery in a historic farmhouse offering locally sourced dishes & original cocktails. Reservations necessary.
Mount Tremper (right down the road). Restaurant/bar opened by local Woodstock musician. Brooklyn vibe. Small menu. Eclectic crowd.
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The Pines
5327 NY-212Mount Tremper (right down the road). Restaurant/bar opened by local Woodstock musician. Brooklyn vibe. Small menu. Eclectic crowd.
Mount Tremper. A wedding hotel/event space, but restaurant and bar open to the public. Nice mix of country and modern styles. Good menu.
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Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnMount Tremper. A wedding hotel/event space, but restaurant and bar open to the public. Nice mix of country and modern styles. Good menu.
Phoenicia. An old Phoenicia stand-by in the middle of town. Good pizza. Everything else is just fair.
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Brio's
68 Main StPhoenicia. An old Phoenicia stand-by in the middle of town. Good pizza. Everything else is just fair.
Big Indian. Upscale American fare made with locally sourced ingredients and served in a restored farmhouse. Great ambience and outdoor dining. 9 miles west of Phoenicia, but worth the drive. Reservations needed.
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Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Big Indian. Upscale American fare made with locally sourced ingredients and served in a restored farmhouse. Great ambience and outdoor dining. 9 miles west of Phoenicia, but worth the drive. Reservations needed.
Woodstock. A loungy, modern restaurant with a Mediterranean feel in the heart of Woodstock. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
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Oriole 9
17 Tinker StWoodstock. A loungy, modern restaurant with a Mediterranean feel in the heart of Woodstock. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
Woodstock. Cool taco joint with a simple menu of five types of tacos and two types of tamales. Though its address is on Tinker Street, it’s nestled somewhat behind Woodstock’s main drag. Also has a Mezcal bar.
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Tinker Taco Lab
54 Tinker StWoodstock. Cool taco joint with a simple menu of five types of tacos and two types of tamales. Though its address is on Tinker Street, it’s nestled somewhat behind Woodstock’s main drag. Also has a Mezcal bar.
Woodstock & Boiceville. (Boiceville location is 3.6 miles from us. Woodstock is 7 miles.) European-style bakery offering traditional hearth-baked breads from wood-fired brick ovens. Signature breads plus pastries, sandwiches & coffee drinks at this
bustling counter-serve cafe.
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Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill RdWoodstock & Boiceville. (Boiceville location is 3.6 miles from us. Woodstock is 7 miles.) European-style bakery offering traditional hearth-baked breads from wood-fired brick ovens. Signature breads plus pastries, sandwiches & coffee drinks at this
bustling counter-serve cafe.
Woodstock. A local farm stand market with an indoor and outdoor dining area. Good breakfast, lunch and fresh juices.
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Sunfrost Farm
217 Tinker StWoodstock. A local farm stand market with an indoor and outdoor dining area. Good breakfast, lunch and fresh juices.
Phoenicia. Classic American comfort food with some modern twists at this old-school, locally focused diner. Open for breakfast and lunch, though they’ve added a bar for late afternoons. Always packed!
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Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Phoenicia. Classic American comfort food with some modern twists at this old-school, locally focused diner. Open for breakfast and lunch, though they’ve added a bar for late afternoons. Always packed!
Phoenicia. The original Phoenicia breakfast/lunch restaurant now reopened. Amazing pancakes, If you don’t want to wait in line at Phoenicia Diner, go here (though there may be a short wait as well.)
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Sweet Sue's
49 Main StPhoenicia. The original Phoenicia breakfast/lunch restaurant now reopened. Amazing pancakes, If you don’t want to wait in line at Phoenicia Diner, go here (though there may be a short wait as well.)
Woodstock. Old-fashioned, farm-to-table creamery serving unique, artisan ice cream and desserts. Really good!
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Nancy's Of Woodstock - Artisanal Creamery
297 Tinker StreetWoodstock. Old-fashioned, farm-to-table creamery serving unique, artisan ice cream and desserts. Really good!
Woodstock. One of Woodstock's newest higher-end restaurants with a good bar scene. "An open kitchen with a wood fired grill and organic vegetable-centric pantry, reflect our commitment to GMO-free, locally sourced ingredients, sustainable farming and cruelty-free practices."
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SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdWoodstock. One of Woodstock's newest higher-end restaurants with a good bar scene. "An open kitchen with a wood fired grill and organic vegetable-centric pantry, reflect our commitment to GMO-free, locally sourced ingredients, sustainable farming and cruelty-free practices."
Woodstock. The Mud Club
Montreal style wood fired bagels and lots of different coffees. Opens at 7am everyday.
43 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498
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The Mud Club
43 Mill Hill RdWoodstock. The Mud Club
Montreal style wood fired bagels and lots of different coffees. Opens at 7am everyday.
43 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498
Woodstock. Tapas bar with good vibe. "The finishes, menu and cocktails are hand crafted with love. During the summer sitting outside on the deck is a perfect way to watch the night swing by."
42 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498
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Early Terrible
45 Mill Hill RdWoodstock. Tapas bar with good vibe. "The finishes, menu and cocktails are hand crafted with love. During the summer sitting outside on the deck is a perfect way to watch the night swing by."
42 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498
Phoenicia. Tries a little too hard to be like a NYC restaurant, but steaks, seafood & pasta dishes are offered by this modern eatery with a patio & bar.
10 Main St, Phoenicia, NY
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The Phoenician
10 Main StPhoenicia. Tries a little too hard to be like a NYC restaurant, but steaks, seafood & pasta dishes are offered by this modern eatery with a patio & bar.
10 Main St, Phoenicia, NY
Phoenicia. Micro-brewery between Woodstock and Phoenicia. Bar food and outdoor seating in the summer.
5581 Rt 28, Phoenicia, NY, 12464
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Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Phoenicia. Micro-brewery between Woodstock and Phoenicia. Bar food and outdoor seating in the summer.
5581 Rt 28, Phoenicia, NY, 12464
Woodstock. Good Night offers an array of globally inspired fresh vibrant dishes that are based around South East Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Owned by the same people as Silvia.
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Good Night
15 Rock City RoadWoodstock. Good Night offers an array of globally inspired fresh vibrant dishes that are based around South East Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Owned by the same people as Silvia.
Woodstock. Millstream Tavern is located at the entrance of Woodstock overlooking the beautiful Sawkill Creek bringing you Hudson Valley sourced products, fresh seafood and classic Tavern Fare under Chef Dan Silverman
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Millstream Tavern
114 Mill Hill RoadWoodstock. Millstream Tavern is located at the entrance of Woodstock overlooking the beautiful Sawkill Creek bringing you Hudson Valley sourced products, fresh seafood and classic Tavern Fare under Chef Dan Silverman
Mount Tremper. Woodnotes Grille uses native ingredients and innovative twists to prepare "Catskill Creative Cooking" and handcrafted cocktails.
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Woodnotes Grille
5340 NY-28Mount Tremper. Woodnotes Grille uses native ingredients and innovative twists to prepare "Catskill Creative Cooking" and handcrafted cocktails.
Medo
83 Mill Hill RoadWoodstock. Japanese cuisine in the heart of Woodstock NY
Big Indian. A little out of the way, but good food and fun rustic environment.
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Urban Cowboy Lodge
37 Alpine RdBig Indian. A little out of the way, but good food and fun rustic environment.
Woodstock. The original, reopened. (Not to be confused with The Bear Cantina next door.) Rustic haunt known for New American fare & a streamside setting on the grounds of Bearville Theater.
The Bear
295b Tinker StreetWoodstock. The original, reopened. (Not to be confused with The Bear Cantina next door.) Rustic haunt known for New American fare & a streamside setting on the grounds of Bearville Theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodstock. Located in an old train station it's a good spot to relax with a cold beer or cocktail after a day out in the Catskills. They also have small plates of homemade locally sourced food for you to snack on, a wine list that highlights the best of New York and beyond, and a covered platform for outdoor drinking. One of the few places open late in Woodstock (2am).
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Station Bar & Curio
101 Tinker StWoodstock. Located in an old train station it's a good spot to relax with a cold beer or cocktail after a day out in the Catskills. They also have small plates of homemade locally sourced food for you to snack on, a wine list that highlights the best of New York and beyond, and a covered platform for outdoor drinking. One of the few places open late in Woodstock (2am).
Woodstock. Restored 1929 theater featuring diverse music acts plus comedy & art events in an intimate setting.
22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock
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Colony
22 Rock City RdWoodstock. Restored 1929 theater featuring diverse music acts plus comedy & art events in an intimate setting.
22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock
Tinker Street Tavern
297 Tinker StreetBar located in the Bearsville Theater complex.
Parks & Nature
Here's a list of local hikes and swimming holes. Check with Lee or Marilyn about current conditions or more detailed recommendations.
Easy Hike. Following the trail from the guest house to the Little Beaver Kill and then a half mile upstream will take you to the Wilson State Park hiking trails. Both the blue trail and yellow trail are accessible from the stream trail and follow a circular path through the park. If you drive to Wilson State Park and park there (for a fee in the summer), you can access the wilderness trails on the east side of the park. All the trails at Wilson are flat and well-marked.
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Kenneth L. Wilson Campground
859 Wittenberg RdEasy Hike. Following the trail from the guest house to the Little Beaver Kill and then a half mile upstream will take you to the Wilson State Park hiking trails. Both the blue trail and yellow trail are accessible from the stream trail and follow a circular path through the park. If you drive to Wilson State Park and park there (for a fee in the summer), you can access the wilderness trails on the east side of the park. All the trails at Wilson are flat and well-marked.
Easy Hike. In the village of Woodstock is the Comeau Property, a 75-acre parcel of land bordered by the Mill Stream Creek. The 3/4 mile circular trail follows the stream along various small cascades, and includes a boardwalk from Atlantic City that
covers the muddier areas of the trail.
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Comeau Trail
Comeau TrailEasy Hike. In the village of Woodstock is the Comeau Property, a 75-acre parcel of land bordered by the Mill Stream Creek. The 3/4 mile circular trail follows the stream along various small cascades, and includes a boardwalk from Atlantic City that
covers the muddier areas of the trail.
Moderate Hike. A 2-mile loop follows a portion of an historic tan bark trail and an old quarry road that once provided access to the bluestone quarries and hemlock forests back in the 1800s. Interpretive signage along the route tells the story. There are good views of the Esopus Creek valley from both the Grand View Ledge and the Phoenicia Overlook on the slopes of Mount Tremper. The hike has several short, steep inclines/declines with an overall elevation gain of 700’.
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Tanbark Trail
Ava Maria DriveModerate Hike. A 2-mile loop follows a portion of an historic tan bark trail and an old quarry road that once provided access to the bluestone quarries and hemlock forests back in the 1800s. Interpretive signage along the route tells the story. There are good views of the Esopus Creek valley from both the Grand View Ledge and the Phoenicia Overlook on the slopes of Mount Tremper. The hike has several short, steep inclines/declines with an overall elevation gain of 700’.
Moderate Hike. This is probably the most popular hike in Woodstock. Start out at the base of the Buddhist Monastery and hike up the dirt road 2 miles to the ruins of the old Mountain House, a hotel from the 1800s, and the Overlook Fire Tower with views
of the Hudson River.
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Overlook Mountain
Moderate Hike. This is probably the most popular hike in Woodstock. Start out at the base of the Buddhist Monastery and hike up the dirt road 2 miles to the ruins of the old Mountain House, a hotel from the 1800s, and the Overlook Fire Tower with views
of the Hudson River.
Difficult Hike. A continuous climb up an old rocky old timber road 3.65 miles with a 1,300-foot change in elevation to the fire tower with magnificent views.
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Tremper Mountain Trail
Tremper Mountain TrailDifficult Hike. A continuous climb up an old rocky old timber road 3.65 miles with a 1,300-foot change in elevation to the fire tower with magnificent views.
Waterfall Hike. About a 40-minute drive from the Guest House
An easy 1 mile walk from the furthest parking area to the falls and a wooden bridge overlooking the stream. From the falls you can continue on to more demanding terrain or just hang out at the stream.
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Diamond Notch
Waterfall Hike. About a 40-minute drive from the Guest House
An easy 1 mile walk from the furthest parking area to the falls and a wooden bridge overlooking the stream. From the falls you can continue on to more demanding terrain or just hang out at the stream.
Waterfall Hike. About a half hour drive from the Guest House.
A beautiful small cascade of falls and the ruins of an old grist wheel. You can approach from two areas. One is a one-mile easy trek. The other a two-mile, slightly more uphill approach. Both bring you to a crystal clear stream of stepping falls.
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Vernooy Kill Falls
Waterfall Hike. About a half hour drive from the Guest House.
A beautiful small cascade of falls and the ruins of an old grist wheel. You can approach from two areas. One is a one-mile easy trek. The other a two-mile, slightly more uphill approach. Both bring you to a crystal clear stream of stepping falls.
Waterfall Hike. About a twenty-minute drive from the Guest House. The highest falls in NY State. There are trails from the top and bottom of the falls. Both are visually stunning and easy treks.
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Kaaterskill Falls
Waterfall Hike. About a twenty-minute drive from the Guest House. The highest falls in NY State. There are trails from the top and bottom of the falls. Both are visually stunning and easy treks.
Swimming Hole. Famous old hippie hang out. A little deeper than Mill Stream, but still more wading than swimming. Sometimes there is a rope swing.
12 minutes away.
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Big Deep
Swimming Hole. Famous old hippie hang out. A little deeper than Mill Stream, but still more wading than swimming. Sometimes there is a rope swing.
12 minutes away.
Swimming Hole. Hidden off NY-28 in Hurley, this pristine lake is long and deep. We think it’s best with an inner tube or air mattress. There is a rope swing on the opposite side of the lake, but you can only get there by swimming across.
15 minutes away.
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Onteora Lake
Swimming Hole. Hidden off NY-28 in Hurley, this pristine lake is long and deep. We think it’s best with an inner tube or air mattress. There is a rope swing on the opposite side of the lake, but you can only get there by swimming across.
15 minutes away.
Swimming Hole. Farther down from Kaaterskill Falls, this small
gorge has boulders you can safely jump off, and lots of places to warm up in the sun after a dip in the chilly water.
35 minutes away.
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Rat's Hole Park
Swimming Hole. Farther down from Kaaterskill Falls, this small
gorge has boulders you can safely jump off, and lots of places to warm up in the sun after a dip in the chilly water.
35 minutes away.
Swimming Hole. About a half mile below Kaaterskill Falls. This is a very high jump into a very small gorge. We don’t recommend it. Very dangerous. But fun to watch.
35 minutes away.
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Fawns Leap
Swimming Hole. About a half mile below Kaaterskill Falls. This is a very high jump into a very small gorge. We don’t recommend it. Very dangerous. But fun to watch.
35 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
Experience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.
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Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StExperience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.