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MAGAZINE. VIDEOS. WEBPORTAL. A celebration of each season and a visual display of the Catskills & Hudson Valley’s treasures in print, online, and video.

VISITvortex is a trusted Hudson Valley lifestyle resource for over a decade. A celebration of each season and a visual display of the Catskills and Hudson Valley’s treasures ONLINE, IN PRINT and through VIDEO. OUR MISSION is to help stimulate the local economy by promoting and introducing the faces behind independently owned businesses and organizations. As a community, we support each other by shopping locally and by experiencing all that this area has to offer. BE DRAWN IN!

07/17/2025

Discover Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli, NY, a premier Hudson Valley craft brewery offering fine craft beer and a welcoming experience amidst 32 scenic acres. - https://mailchi.mp/0bcbd9d81a51/hike-bonticou-crag-4860886

07/17/2025

Craving something truly delicious?

Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go in Kingston is your go-to for stacked sandwiches, wraps, and paninis made with house-roasted meats and hand-crafted condiments — all fresh, flavorful, and made with care.

🌞 But when it’s HOT HOT HOT… you need something cool to match:
BTG ICE CREAM SANDOS 🍪🍦 — made with their famous gluten-free cookies + ultra-creamy, locally made Jane’s Ice Cream. They’re the frozen treat you didn’t know you needed, but won’t stop dreaming about!

📍 Pull off Route 28, grab a sandwich, and don’t forget dessert 😉

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Find more local spots and seasonal adventures in the Summer Issue of VISITVortex Magazine — available now in your favorite local shops! Link in bio.

07/16/2025

FOR SALE: The Red Shutters, a 19th Century Masterpiece! This magnificent estate in the Town of Catskill boasts 2 park-like acres, 5-6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, stunning historic features, superior craftsmanship, all new energy efficient mechanical systems, new roofing, windows and so much more. Your turn key dream home awaits!

Just minutes to Downtown Catskill, Hudson (Amtrak) & the Thruway Exit 21 and a short drive to both Windham & Hunter Mountains for skiing & all year round outdoor sports.

Surrounding Towns - Hudson, Woodstock, Saugerties, Kingston, Albany, to name a few; offer opportunities for all sorts of fun activities - boating, swimming, biking, golf, antique exploring, specialty shopping, farm to table dining, festivals and more! This home has something to delight everyone in every season.

To book a tour of this one of a kind home call 4 Seasons Realty Group to set up an appointment, (518) 468-0411, and visit redshutterscatskill.com for more info. Email: [email protected]

07/15/2025

Meet the Owners: Emily & Alex Wenner of Lasting Joy Brewery, Tivoli NY 🍻🌿

“Migliorelli’s Farm grows barley and sells it to Hudson Valley Malt, where they do old-school floor malting, and we buy from them, so it’s a journey of about ten miles from the field to the glass.” – Co-owner, Emily Wenner

What started as a college home-brewing hobby on a single burner has grown into a full-fledged Hudson Valley brewery dream. Emily and Alex Wenner, high school sweethearts turned local entrepreneurs, are the heart behind Lasting Joy Brewery, a family-friendly craft brewery tucked away on 32 scenic acres in Tivoli, NY.

After city life and four kids, the Wenners found their “forever home” in Columbia County—just a short distance from where local barley is grown and malted before becoming the signature brews they now serve in a beautiful, sun-drenched tasting room. Emily calls it a “ten-mile journey from field to glass.”

With deep roots in the community and a warm, welcoming space, Lasting Joy is more than a brewery—it’s a gathering place. You’ll often find local schoolteachers and historians hosting events, and the Wenner kids playing while guests relax outside. From creative small-batch beers like Heartbeet of the Hudson and the Ilovit Lager (a nod to Tivoli), to live music, food trucks, and laid-back vibes—every detail is built with joy, place, and people in mind.

As Emily puts it:
“I love seeing people relax and feel like this is their backyard.”

“I think we’re going to do a berry and a grape this summer,” Wenner says. “And we’ll be serving our new American Light Lager, which is super drinkable—light and easy, low alcohol, the perfect beer for a relaxing summer afternoon.”

📍 Tivoli, NY

📸 Lasting Joy Brewery

Read full article “ Lasting Joy Brewery Tivoli: Hudson Valley Craft Beer & Scenic Views
What Makes Lasting Joy a Must-Visit Hudson Valley Brewery? ” in our Summer magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍑 To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

07/13/2025

Lots of things pair well with a great summer cocktail: lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, enjoying a warm summer evening with friends, stargazing with a special someone. The perfect summer drink can elevate even epic moments like these with the perfect touch of relaxation. From fruity and fizzy to smooth and savory, these summer cocktails are designed to bring the splash, adding flavor and fun to summertime. Grab your shaker, ice, and a little bit of sunshine, and let’s explore some great summer drink choices!

📸 Photo by DenisMArt

Discover more recipes in the full article “ Best Hudson Valley Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down. Sip Local: Refreshing Hudson Valley Summer Drinks” in our Summer magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍑 To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

07/11/2025

Love hearing regional tales! Check out & for additional photos! :

"Avon Lodge / Music Mountain: a little bit Borscht Belt, and a little bit rock and roll. For two summers, Music Mountain was a hillside concert venue at Avon Lodge Hotel. I first heard of it as the place Ozzy Osbourne played in South Fallsburg in 1981, with openers Def Leppard. Other acts were Johnny Cash, Santana, Ted Nugent/Krokus, Blue Oyster Cult, Charlie Daniels, Foghat/Whitesnake, and Gary U.S. Bonds.

The most documented show (pictured) was 1982’s Jerry Garcia Band/Bobby and the Midnites, a Bob Weir side project, drawing an estimated 8K+ fans. With this acclaimed concert, 3 members of the Grateful Dead redeemed themselves locally after their bummer set at Woodstock (counting drummer Bill Kreutzmann in JGB). Speaking of, Music Mountain was the area’s first use of a mass gathering permit after Woodstock.

Securing that permit was Robert Berman, 19, who later became an owner of Monticello Racetrack and went into the casino business (and who tangled with Donald Trump in quainter times when Trump was mostly aggravating people on the city/state level).

According to JGB manager Rock Scully’s book 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥, Jerry visited the Concord after their show and marveled, “Bill Graham actually 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴! Mickey Hart’s grandparents...came here every summer, and Bill Graham used to WAIT ON THEM!”

I asked an attendee of the Ozzy show about the concert, but he had 0 specifics to report. Luckily folks have sprinkled memories across the Internet, and those are in the slides above.

As for Avon Lodge, it was a 200-acre year-round resort with Broadway shows, dancing nightly, mambo and cha-cha lessons. An earlier musician employed here gained fame as a comic: Sid Caesar started as a teen saxophonist in the 1940s. In winter the hill had skiing, tobogganing, and down at the soggy bottom, ice skating.

In the Music Mountain era, Avon Lodge had a nightclub called BANANAS. The same anonymous staffer/ commenter quoted in the slides said, “With hindsight it was aptly named.”

07/10/2025

From fruity and fizzy to smooth and savory, these summer cocktails are designed to bring the splash, adding flavor and fun to summertime. Grab your shaker, ice, and a little bit of sunshine, and let’s explore some great summer drink choices! - https://mailchi.mp/d6a3d43eda52/hike-bonticou-crag-4860894

07/10/2025

Discover the Red Owl Flea Market in Kingston, NY, held every first Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm in Midtown Kingston. This local shopping event offers unique finds, vintage treasures, and bargain hunting for residents and visitors. Explore local vendors and support the Kingston community at the Red Owl Flea.

Vintage enthusiast Cindy Hoose revitalized Midtown Kingston's Wonderly Building in August 2023, opening the Red Owl Collective with 20 vendors. By October, it had over 80 vendors, with a waiting list. Hoose's vision emphasizes careful curation, fresh offerings, a vendor website, and an efficient checkout system.

Free parking is available, with outdoor vendors offering a mix of vintage and handmade items. The market, curated by flea coordinator Steph De John, offers a wide price range and direct interaction with vendors. Each month, new vendors are selected to ensure a varied experience.

The Red Owl Flea's Instagram page offers previews of upcoming offerings. Enjoy browsing the market, exploring Midtown eateries, and strolling along the Strand for a perfect Kingston afternoon. Happy treasure hunting!

📸 Red Owl Collective

Read full article “ Red Owl Flea Market Kingston: Your Monthly Midtown Treasure Hunt
Experience the Local Flea Market Spirit” in our Summer magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍑 To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

07/09/2025

Cyanotype weather is upon us!☀️

Long summer days + strong sunshine = the perfect time to make some magic with cyanotype printing.
All stocked up and ready at

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Find more local spots and seasonal adventures in the Summer Issue of VISITVortex Magazine — available now in your favorite local shops! Link in bio.

07/08/2025

Experience the fresh flavors of Hudson Valley summer with these three simple and delicious farm-fresh recipes. Utilizing the best local produce from farmers' markets and farm stands in the Hudson Valley, these easy summer recipes showcase charred corn, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and seasonal vegetables. - https://mailchi.mp/59ba35c2e7f7/hike-bonticou-crag-4860892

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