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Union Grove Distillery

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43311 State Hwy 28
Arkville, NY 12406

Union Grove Distillery is a NYS Farm Distillery offering local craft spirits which are all distilled and bottled on-site. Stop in for a free tasting of our vodka, rye whiskey, gin and maple spirit. Our craft cocktail lounge offers a great selection of craft cocktails. Children and well behaved pets are allowed.

Website: https://www.uniongrovedistillery.com/

Hours: Check website for current hours as they are subject to change

Special Instructions: No reservations needed.

Phone: 607-287-0208
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: we follow all NY guidelines as related to a restaurant. Masks on when not seated. ^ ft table spacing and a rigid cleaning and sanitizing schedule.

Stone & Thistle Farm

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1211 Kelso Road
East Meredith, NY 13757

Family livestock farm located in a quiet valley in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in central New York State. Raises lambs, goats, cattle, hogs, poultry and rabbits on pasture. Farm Stay. Agricultural workshops and events including Farmer for a Day and Tours and Chores. Sells retail cuts of meat and eggs at Pakatakan Farmers Market in Roxbury, NY and at farmers markets in Westchester, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, NY.

Website: https://www.stoneandthistlefarm.com

Hours: Reservation only.

Special Instructions: Farm programs including Farmer for a Day and Farm Tour and Chores by reservation only.

Phone: 607- 278-5800
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: none

Stonewall Group

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4206 Turnpike Road Delhi NY, 13753
Delhi, NY 13757

The Stonewall Group is an award-winning event property tucked away peacefully on a beautiful hillside in the Catskill Mountains with two additional venues. We are not a wedding factory and we love what we do! We deliver a hands-on and gracious approach with all of our guests in both the planning and execution of the weekend you envision. We are committed to providing you and yours a fully customized experience from the moment you arrive at our property. We vow to help you create loving memories that will last a lifetime. Typically, traditional weddings are eight hours long and then it’s over. We believe in the ultimate experience of a wedding weekend. From Friday through Sunday you will be able to relax and enjoy time with your Family and closest friends.

Website: https://thestonewallgroup.com/

Hours: We are bookable for private events at this time. Please contact us to discuss your vision

Special Instructions: Please contact us to set up a time if you would like to tour any of the venues.

Phone: 607-464-5029
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: We are bookable for private events and have strategically looked at all of the updated Covid guidelines for weddings and events. The proper signage has been created and placed at each venue to promote social distancing and other proper precautions. Each location has multiple sanitizing stations and all guests are required to have a negative Covid test before coming to the venue. It is important to us to keep guests and our staff safe and are constantly updating our own policies to strictly follow CDC guidelines. We want to create a fun yet safe environment for everyone.

Roxbury Arts Group

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5025 Vega Mountain Road
PO Box 93
Roxbury, NY 12474

The Roxbury Arts Group offers year-round performances, concerts, exhibits, and workshops.

Website: https://roxburyartsgroup.org/

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm and other times to accommodate programming and performances

Venues:

Roxbury Arts Center
5025 Vega Mountain Road
Roxbury NY 12474
607.326.7908
Headwaters Arts Center
66 Main Street
Stamford NY 12474
607.214.6040
Old School Baptist Church
Intersection of County Route 36 and Cartwright Road
Denver NY 12421

Special Instructions: Please visit website or FB page for most up-to-date information.

Phone: 607.326.7908
Email: [email protected]

Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More

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5212 State Hwy 28 S
Oneonta, NY 13820

Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More is a unique destination farm market located just outside of Oneonta in North Franklin. Producing homemade ice cream since 1949, Polar Bear continues to use the original Custard King batch machines. Enjoy old fashioned treats along with 50’s style burgers, fries and visit our new Italian bakery. Family friendly with inside and outside seating.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Polar-Bear-Homemade-Ice-Cream-More-538187663021144/

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1 pm to 7 pm (Summer hours 1 pm to 8 pm)
Open end of March through mid-November each year.

Special Instructions: None

Phone: 607-432-0901
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: We have take out service along with expanded outside seating.

Northup Drums Museum

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191 Cemetery Hill Rd Oneonta, NY 13820
Oneonta, NY 13820

The Northup Drums Museum offers an historical tour of drums and percussion instruments from the 1920’s to present day. The collection focuses on the early jazz age of the roaring 1920’s and how the drum set evolved through that time.

Website: http://www.northupdrums.com

Hours: Open everyday by appointment.

Special Instructions: Reservations necessary.. please call ahead for an appointment..

Phone: 607-433-0461
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: CDC rules apply,,. hand sanitation, masks and social distancing practiced

NY Power Authority Visitors Center & Lansing Manor

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1378 State Route 30 North Blenheim
Blenheim, NY 12131

The NY Power Authority Visitors Center in Blenheim, NY provides the history of power and power of history! Interactive STEAM science exhibits offer “charged-up” fun for everyone! The Lansing Manor historic house museum showcases 19th century life. Open year round. Free events, admission and parking.

Website: https://www.nypa.gov/communities/visitors-centers/blenheim-gilboa-visitors-center

Hours: Visitors Center is open daily 10am- 5pm, closed some holidays. Lansing Manor is open May 1- December 30, 10am-5pm, closed some holidays.

Special Instructions: none

Phone: 1-800-724-0309
Email: [email protected]

Skyhold Ranch

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Skyhold Ranch

7947 Elk Creek Rd
Delhi, New York 13753

Skyhold Ranch is family and community oriented, with a strong desire to promote animal welfare, as well as get people involved and excited about being outdoors and in an agricultural setting. We feel it is important to foster a connection between agriculture, community, and people as a fulfilling way of living!

Website: https://www.skyholdranch.com/

Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9am-3pm, May 20th – November 20th Seasonally

Special Instructions:

Phone: 607-746-8078
Email: [email protected]

Hobart Book Village of the Catskills

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602 Main Street
Hobart, NY 13788

Set in the Northern Catskills, the Hobart Book Village established in 2005 is known as a center for arts and literary culture as the Book Village hosts the annual Festival of Women Writers, several art shows, author readings and signings as well as the very popular Winter Respite Lecture Series all of which keeps the village a year-round destination.

Website: http://www.hobartbookvillage.com/

Hours: Daily 11 – 5 pm (Memorial Day Weekend thru Columbus Day) Weekends Only: 11 – 5 pm (Post Columbus Day to Memorial Day Weekend) Holiday Mondays 10-3 pm

Special Instructions: Check the Hobart Book Village website at www.hobartbookvillage.com for Updates and Events. The hours of operation should be observed as a rule since online searches often display information that is outdated or not in sync with the current season (i.e. Info displayed from a Summer listing in 2018 would be incorrect when the search viewing date is during in the Winter of 2021).

Phone: 607-538-1760
Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Protocols: We ask that due the the varying sizes of each bookshop, visitors should please wear a mask when entering and maintain social distancing.