Start filling up your autumn with some festive fall plans. With the pleasant chill of the air and the changing color of the leaves, it’s the perfect time to explore the scenic Hudson Valley region where the views are stunning, and the seasonal food and local spirits are superb. There’s something for everyone from music enthusiasts to foodies. Happy fall!
Adams Fairacre Farms – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Black Dirt Distillery – Café Mio – The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club – Fishkill Farms – Hudson Valley Bounty – Il Figlio Enoteca – Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck – New York Apple Association
Elevate your dining experience with farm-fresh food: Adams Fairacre Farms
Adams has been offering farm-fresh food since 1919 when Ralph and Mary Adams purchased 50 acres of farmland in Poughkeepsie. In 1933, they opened their first roadside farmstand. Adams grew to include locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Wappinger, and Middletown. Beyond its award-winning catering, Adams offers gourmet cheeses, hand-cut meats, and other culinary delicacies that are sure to make any occasion memorable. Browse our stores for specialty candy, chocolates, and gift baskets, and pick up colorful flowers for a festive table. Visit adamsfarms.com for more information and to find the store nearest you.
Adams Fairacre Farms
Locations in Kingston, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wappinger Falls, and Middletown
www.adamsfarms.com
Enjoy fall dining and music history: Bethel Woods
Spend a perfect fall day at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, where you can experience music history, great food, and stunning Hudson Valley scenery. Open daily through December from 11 am to 3 pm, Yasgur’s Farm Café offers a menu by Executive Chef Joel Trocino, featuring all-day breakfast and lunch. It includes the fan-favorite crispy drunken chicken parm and signature great lawn bowl. After lunch, brunch, or breakfast, explore the award-winning museum, get an early start on holiday shopping at the museum store, and witness the field where half a million gathered for the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd Rd
Bethel
845.583.2000
www.BethelWoodsCenter.org
Savor the flavor of award-winning libations: Black Dirt Distillery
Black Dirt Distillery’s co-founders Jason Grizzanti and Jeremy Kidde invite you to sample their award-winning Black Dirt Bourbon, rye, and applejack. Additional spirits include vodka, gin, and liqueurs packaged under the Vodka Hog, Gin Pig, American Fruits, and Warwick Gin labels. These products are crafted with love and ingredients sourced from the Black Dirt region. The distillery traces its heritage back to 2012. That’s when the 4,000 square-foot space was built and dedicated to the production of Black Dirt Bourbon and Black Dirt Apple Jack. Today, it produces over 60 barrels of whiskey or applejack weekly. Ready for a taste? Black Dirt Bourbon and Black Dirt Applejack tastings are offered at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Warwick.
Black Dirt Distillery
114 Little York Rd
Warwick
845.258.4858
www.blackdirtdistillery.com
Savor creative cuisine crafted with love: Café Mio
Located in the heart of Gardiner, Café Mio specializes in fresh, locally sourced cuisine crafted with love by owner and esteemed chef, Michael Bernardo. New farm-to-table culinary ventures are created daily.
Café Mio
Gardiner Gables
2356 US-44
Gardiner
845.255.4949
www.miogardiner.com
Outdoor dining with a view: The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club
The Greens is a classic American restaurant situated on Copake Country Club, an 18-hole public golf course in Columbia County. With expansive indoor and outdoor seating for your next delicious meal, and public events like the Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day with incredible views. Open year-round, Copake Country Club is also a great venue to host your next private event (party, shower, golf tournament, wedding, etc.). Visit the website or follow the location on Instagram @copakecountryclub for more information.
The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course Rd
Craryville
518.325.0019
www.copakecountryclub.com
Indulge in autumnal fun at fall festivals: Fishkill Farms
Throughout September and October, Fishkill Farms hosts its annual Fall Harvest Festivals. Visitors can enjoy apple picking, wagon rides through the orchard, and live music each weekend. By mid-September, the farm’s pumpkin patch and corn maze open for even more autumnal fun. The 270-acre farm is dedicated to sustainable agriculture, growing more than 80 varieties of eco-certified apples, one-third of which are certified organic. Harvest season is the perfect time to savor fresh-pressed cider, cider donuts, homemade pies, and farm-grilled food. The Treasury Cider Bar’s porch is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of Fishkill Farm’s tree-to-bottle hard cider, all while taking in sweeping views of the orchards, gardens, fall foliage, and mountains beyond.
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd
Hopewell Junction
845.897.4377
www.fishkillfarms.com
Find your next local food adventure: Hudson Valley Bounty
Search – Discover – Explore – Experience – Taste. If you’re looking to discover all the tastiness of the Hudson Valley, look no further than HudsonValleyBounty.com. This one-stop free search portal features over 350 farms and food enterprises throughout Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Albany, Rensselaer, and Washington counties. Customize your search by geography, business type, products, experiences, and production methods, to find farms, UPicks, wineries/vineyards, distilleries, breweries, cideries, specialty producers, farmers markets, flower growers, food and beverage trails, restaurants, caterers, event venues, specialty retail and grocery stores, and distributors/wholesalers. Additional resources include a seasonality chart, glossary of agricultural terms and information about farm and food certifications. Start your new food adventure at HudsonValleyBounty.com.
Hudson Valley Bounty
518.432.5360, x303
info@hudsonvalleybounty.com
www.hudsonvalleybounty.com
Dine where Italy meets the Mediterranean in the Hudson Valley: Il Figlio Enoteca
After operating the famed Il Barilotto in the village of Fishkill for almost two decades, restaurateur Scott Rosenberg moved down the street to open “Il Figlio Enoteca.” Il Figlio, which translates to “the son,” is a multi-level restaurant that brings the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean to the Hudson Valley. Combine that with an expansive cocktail and wine program and it’s no surprise that the restaurant has been named the Hudson Valley’s “Best Restaurant in Dutchess County” for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Don’t forget to check out La Sorella, “the sister” next door. It’s a modern cafe and mercato serving casual fare from the same team and was recently recognized as “Best New Restaurant” for 2025.
Il Figlio Enoteca
992 Main St
Fishkill
845.836.3015
www.figlioenoteca.com
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Enjoy old-world Parisian chic paired with modern comforts: Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck is reminiscent of an old-world chic Parisian Hotel, yet with all the modern comforts that today’s travelers expect. Located in the heart of Rhinebeck, it’s the perfect place to re-balance one’s life through a calming, yet inspiring experience. Indulge in a decadent meal at Willow, and relax in the luxurious guestrooms, featuring a Juliette balcony, cozy fireplace, and a clawfoot soaking tub. Rest and restore by booking one of our relaxing body treatments in the spa. Extend your relaxation with Mirbeau’s complimentary indulgences. You’re invited to lounge in the Resting Area, take in the Himalayan Salt Sauna, Eucalyptus infused steam room, or the heated spa whirlpool with private bar in the Aqua Terrace. For company retreats, special occasions or celebrations, experience the elegance of our private event spaces. Ideal for intimate weddings, bridal and baby showers, private dinners, group meetings, and more.
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck
46 West Market St
Rhinebeck
877.647.2328
www.rhinebeck.mirbeau.com
Autumn in New York State is all about apples: New York Apple Association
Fall harvest brings a bounty of apples, cider, caramel-dipped treats, and crisp air that stirs warm memories. Whether you’re enjoying apple à la mode on a weekend getaway, picking apples at a local orchard, or bringing home your bounty to sample a new recipe, New York State harvest season offers something for everyone. With more than 150 apple-picking orchards and 125 hard cider destinations, the experience is endless. The New York Apple Association also offers more than 300 recipes at ApplesFromNY.com —from hot cider with cinnamon to apple muffins and apple crisp. New York State apples deliver flavor for every taste.
New York Apple Association
Fishers
www.ApplesFromNY.com
