The Cottage

COMING FEB 2025

A calm, private retreat with nature at your door

The Cottage design is inspired by 한옥 (hanok: traditional Korean farmhouses) and the earth-centric midcentury modern design of Russell Wright’s Manitoga. The exterior koi pond and fairy garden are inspired by the work of landscape architect James Rose.

The cottage has on-site parking. Cottage guests have a private fire pit and full access to the jacuzzi cabana, pond, and 14.2 acres of woods.

MORE DETAILS

  • king-sized bedroom with a window wall

  • queen-sized tatami mat & futon mattress for extra guests

  • living room with working vintage fireplace

  • large bathroom with a skylight and rainfall shower

  • washer-dryer

  • breezy banquette dining

  • fully equipped kitchen & bar

  • raised porch with rocking chairs

  • air conditioning and heat

How do I get there?

Upstate Dreamers is located in zip code 12401, between the town of Rosendale and the city of Kingston, New York. Direct access to Route 32, which leads 8 minutes north into Kingston or 8 minutes south into New Paltz. Roads and driveway are well-maintained in all seasons, including snow plowing and deicing.

Specific location info will sent directly to confirmed guests.

Upstate Dreamers is accessible via Trailways Bus Service between Penn Station and Kingston, as well as MetroNorth train service between Grand Central and Poughkeepsie. For a ride to/from the train station to Kingston, we recommend Paddy’s Cab call-ahead taxi service, Lyft, or Uber. Renting a car is a great option for maximum mobility.

What is there to do?

Check out our recommendations for local farms, shops, restaurants, and nature activities. On-site you can just relax and enjoy yourself, spend time exploring outside, or work remotely.

  • Sleep in and take naps; play games in front of the fireplace; build a fire outside to roast s’mores

  • Soak in a bubble bath in the clawfoot tub; unwind in the jacuzzi

  • Explore the natural spring and tiny creek; go for a gentle hike in the forest; kayak on the pond

  • Feed the chickens and collect eggs; birdwatching; look for wildlife like deer, woodchucks, rabbits, foxes, ducks, geese, herons, and turtles

  • Relax in the hammock or grass; do yoga, meditate, journal, write, read a book, knit, play guitar and piano

    We can also host several activities including terrarium-building, plein air painting, foraging, collage-making, cooking classes, and 35mm portrait/candid mini photo shoots.