Hudson Valley Cabin

Our most recent review

2011-11-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful surprise to see this comment in our guest book yesterday left by our weekend guests. Many guests write in our guest book but this is one of the best. Thank you Chris and Joanna

We now have a wood shed

2011-11-21T09:41:00.000-08:00

No more digging under tarps for dry wood. When we buy our wood we have someplace to store it which is a pleasant change for us.

Chimney cleaning

2011-11-21T07:59:00.000-08:00

It's a messy job but must be done occasionally.

Front Porch Repair

2011-11-21T07:55:00.000-08:00

Some of you may remember the "spongy" front deck! No More!!

October 2011 storm

2011-11-14T19:59:00.000-08:00

Hurricane Irene

2011-09-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

Sitting area near "quiet" stream

We didn't loose the bridge!!

Dock is not quite submerged!

Culvert under road couldn't take all the water!

Another sitting area at lake's edge - wet feet!

Emergency spillway is working - it's knee deep!

Our lake got bigger! Photo taken from middle of emergency spillway which is usually grass!

We were very lucky - much water but not much wind and no permanent damage!

Garbage Can Covers - Keep them closed!

2011-09-06T06:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a new hand painted warning reminder to keep
those lids closed on garbage cans.

We want to keep those critters away!!

Our picnic table gets a "face lifting"

2011-08-31T18:14:00.000-07:00

The "hearts" faded after 10 years and had to be painted again. Here's the new edition!!

A trail Map of Hudson Valley Cabin

2011-08-04T15:59:00.000-07:00

When you arrive at our Hudson Valley Cabin you will be given our new trail map which will help you to navigate our 85 acres of forest, hills, meadows, and even find the 40" gorge that is pictured on our cover.

2011-08-04T15:56:00.000-07:00

A new brochure with photos of the cabin in all seasons.
We can e-mail one to you! Just send your request to
day22lili@aol.com

Duck's nest at side of cabin - before and after the raccoon!

2011-07-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

A fabulous winter!! We loved these!

2011-07-07T13:17:00.001-07:00

Christmas at Hudson Valley Cabin - 2010

2010-12-07T11:22:00.000-08:00

The new lamp post made it possible to "build" a new tree!

Views from the dam opposite the cabin were taken on 2 different nights and the reflections differ greatly!

Some closeups from the front lawn!

There are additional lights along the driveway and at the entrance.

The beginning of a new lamp pole - cut down a tree and debark it!

2010-10-29T13:23:00.001-07:00

Putting the lights and pulleys on the pole!

2010-10-29T13:22:00.001-07:00

Getting the post to the hole!

2010-10-29T13:21:00.001-07:00

Putting the post in the hole!!

2010-10-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hooking up the electricity!

2010-10-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

New light at lake's edge! The finished product!

2010-10-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

A new windchime - pine trees get a haircut!

2010-10-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

A new windchime has been added to the collection at Hudson Valley Cabin - see the installation!

The 2 pine trees at the side of the cabin needed some trimming - here are the guys at work!!

Another successful proposal !!!

2010-07-07T14:26:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO GAYLE & JEFF!!

Another happy event at the cabin!

And just look how Jeff set the stage for this special question.

He hid the flowers in the car and set up the table while Gayle was in the cabin. She had no idea it was happening until she came outside!

What a guy!!!

As far as we know there as never been an unsuccessful proposal at the cabin - and there have been many!!

Another service we'll provide for you - let us know your plans and we will be happy to prepare the cabin for you with flowers, champagne, etc. so that you don't have to do all the work that Jeff did!

Joe's tree!!

2010-07-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

Tommy and Joan purchased a tree to be planted at our Hudson Valley Cabin in remembrance of a very, very good friend of all of us - JOE WEBER.

The planting took place on June 5th - no cabin guests that weekend - just Tom, Joan, Jackie (Joe's wife), Serge, Karen (with 2 broken wrists - no help from her!), and Kojack.

We will all miss Joe greatly but we can smile when passing his tree and remember all the special things he meant to each of us!!

We gave Joe's tree a special place as David's Park is beginning to get a little crowded.

It's present location will be a constant "hello" to all you guys visiting the men's PP house during our annual August picnic!

More sterile carp for the lake

2010-07-04T08:40:00.000-07:00

June 2010 -

Since 1992 we have periodically stocked the lake with sterile carp in order to control the weeds and algae in the lake and they do a great job. They enter the lake at about 6 to 8" in length and GROW! In 1992 40 were purchased and put in, in 2002 another 40, and this year we had 25 put in.

It is necessary to get a permit from the DEC to buy these fish and they can only be put into bodies of water that have no way of escape so that the fish can't get out to eat what they are not supposed to.

The fish are not cheap! So - cabin guests if you do catch one - please release!!

Serge is supervising. John is putting an overly anxious fish back in the bucket so that it can be properly put in the lake!

A repair leads to minor disaster!!

2010-07-04T08:28:00.000-07:00

May 28th!

Serge and Tony are working to repair the steps off the dock leading into the lake.

Karen (the go-fer) and photographer decides that she needs more photos and heads for the camera which is in the car - never makes it and winds up on the railroad tie steps with 2 broken wrists!

(No photos of this event!!)

Luckily our guests for the weekend had just arrived and Dorothy was knowledgeable about things like this so she kept my wrists in ice packs until our volunteer emergency team arrived. Never know what will happen when you rent at Hudson Valley Cabin! Thanks Dorothy!!!

A Walk Thru the Gorge

2010-05-02T18:29:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was such a warm and beautiful day that Kojack, Joy, and I decided to take a walk through the stream and gorge. This was a first for the 3 of us together.

The water was warm and not running very rapidly as it sometimes does.

These 2 photos show the dogs at the beginning of the walk when there is no gorge and later into the walk when it would be impossible to climb up the sides - although they did try!

When we are at the top looking down it sure looks like a 40' gorge.

From the bottom looking up it doesn't look quite as high!

It was a fun adventure!!

2010-04-26T19:56:00.000-07:00

A new clearing in the woods in front of our shed so that we can turn around easily with our cars or the tractor. Work has just been completed - it will look greener later in the season!

Notice that the "Men's PP House" is still there.

Potential new guests - don't worry - we do have indoor plumbing!!

2010-04-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

Our herb garden is almost ready for our guests - except for the Basil which won't be planted until mid-May after danger of frost is past. Plants look small now but they will grow!!

SAGE CHIVES TARRAGON

This year we were lucky - the Sage and Tarragon survived in their pots for the first winter ever while we lost the Rosemary, Mint, Oregano, Cilantro, Thyme, and Dill. Of course, there is never a chance the Basil will survive and we do replant Parsley every year - 2 pots of both Basil and parsley as they are the favorites with our guests.

The Chives never die! In fact they spread so rapidly that I had to uproot 2 pots of chives to make room for the other herbs. We began years ago with only 1 pot of chives and this spring were up to 4 pots! The local garden club got the chives in 2 of our pots!

2010-04-26T19:37:00.000-07:00

Our perennial flower garden by the dock - you should see what it looks like in July, August, and September!!

Will post a photo taken during these months later in the season!

2010-04-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

We now have a nice collection of violets at the dock's edge - mixing with the Grape Hyacinths.

Will have to plant some daffodils in the area so that we have some bright yellow in the mix for next April!

Notice our sign - NO DIVING from dock or boats!

New dockside picnic table at Hudson Valley Cabin

2010-04-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

Just out of the workshop-----

Karen and Serge just finished the construction of our new dockside table and benches.

Serge being the mastermind, designer, and "boss" of the project. Karen being the gofer!

Note the date on the table leg: 4-2010.

That's so we will remember when it was done and see how long it will be before we have to make another set -

25 years????

Grape Hyacinths gone wild at the cabin

2010-04-09T14:32:00.000-07:00

The graveled area near the dock is alive with multitudes of grape hyacinths and its difficult not to step on them but we are trying!

Such a beautiful time of the year as early spring flowers are blooming!

WiFi comes to Hudson Valley Cabin

2010-04-09T13:06:00.000-07:00

Dial up is gone!!!

We now have wireless service at the cabin. It hasn't been tested yet but we are supposed to have service for up to 300 feet in all directions which means that if you are brave enuf you can take your laptop out in the rowboat!! Better yet - just take it down to the picnic table at the dock.

"Critters" at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN

2010-01-04T21:26:00.001-08:00

Friendly Frogs on the porch!

Cat and Dog on a flower pot

Rabbit drowning in snow

A very friendly spider

Our guardian moose!
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Wind Chimes at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN

2010-01-04T21:17:00.000-08:00

We love wind chimes and so do our guests!!

Here are just a few of those that are near or "on" the cabin.

HUDSON VALLEY CABIN in January

2010-01-04T20:44:00.000-08:00

Our Kojack is enjoying the snow!

Our "fresh herb garden" in January!

Deer tracks across the lake and along the dam!

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SAYINGS!!!

HUDSON VALLEY CABIN - Guest comments pre 2007

2010-01-02T14:34:00.000-08:00

In the 6 years we have spent together, this weekend was our favorite. Your secluded retreat from life's stresses gave us the ooppurtunity to reflect on what's most important - life, love, laughter, health and happiness. There is no doubt we are already counting down the days until we return.

We're delighted to have found your piece of paradise in the woods.

Today ends one of the most wonderful weekends we've had. We needed to get away, regroup and spend some time enjoying each other. This is the perfect place to do that. I always wanted to see what if felt like to be somewhere secluded and full of peace, quiet and nature. This has it all. I could live here forever.

PARADISE FOUND!! What more can be said of such a tranquil and beautiful place! All I can say is that this tops any 5 star hotel. Those people don't know what they are missing - even the rain didn't dampen our spirit. This was the nicest place we have every stayed at. We surely enjoyed our 10th Anniversary here. We spent our Honeymoon 10 years ago at a tropical paradise called the "Enchanted Garden". This place was even better - I could rename it the "Enchanted Cottage".

You can see the galaxy at night here laying in the hammock on the lawn. The only difference between the day and the night is the moon and the sun.

We loved: - the whimsey, the beauty, the TLC, the total privacy, the silence, the pathos, the cleanliness, the rest, the promise of trails to explore, the ambiance, the Lord for giving us the opportunity to be here - our 37th honeymoon!

The natural beauty here combined with the thoughtful and playful, soothing and accomodating touches inside the cabin and on the grounds were all I could ask for. Your place is a treat and a retreat.

We've been humbled by the beauty of this place. I sure hope this has all been real and not just the best dream I've had in years!

This is a very magical place...A spiritual place, a place where angels really do sing. In this modest cabin, we rekindled our love, once again we fell for one another. And we lifted boundaries we thought to be impossible. May you find this peace, to. It is a true blessing to have been here.

A beautiful respite from a chaotic world. The wind chimes sounding like church bells, the sun shimmering off the lake, deer moving silently through the forest, all help to nuture and heal the soul that has trouble appreciating the earth because there is "no time" to stop and enjoy what is before us. We thank you for sharing your spot of heaven with us.

The wild turkeys were so cute. And I thought Wild Turkey was only a bourbon. The things one learns at Hudson Valley Cabin!

Your cabin is a treasure. The perfect getaway for our 10th Anniversary.

The house is just what we needed and it fits so well into the landscape. The scenery outstanding... As seasoned "cabin renters" we have seen many places, This is truly special and memorable.

The greatest treat was the view of the lake and woods, the trails, the rowboat, the chairs, hammocks, and, oh yes, the herbs and flowers.

What a wonderful way to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.

We began our new life together as "one couple" the day before our arrival, and now get to embark on life's journey after the wholesome rest this piece of the world gave us.

The chimes and benches you have spread around make you feel as if you're in sacred territory and simple daily pleasures become rich again.

Coming here we didn't really know what to expect, especially renting off the internet. Everything we've experienced and have seen here was been much more than we imagined.

You have taken one of the most beautiful natural environments we have seen and through charm and attention to detail managed to improve on Mother Nature's achievement.

The cabin is beautiful! We came here perhaps a bit apprehensive about renting from the internet - fearful maybe that the photos of your cabin would be like photos on an internet dating site - woefully outdated and completely misrepresentative of reality. But the cabin and grounds were all that you said they'd be and more!! Way more!!

This is a place filled with love, peace, and silence. I am so grateful that our first days of marriage were spent surrounded by such divine tranquility.

Our stay here could not have been better. The cabin, the lake, the woods - we have looked and stayed in many places - but this tops them all.

Few places are as good as they seem. Hudson Valley seemed like a perfect place to honeymoon when I found it on the net. Your place is better than it looked. May the years to come provide many, many oppurtunities to be a blissful respite for couples around the world.

We appreciate your sharing this special piece of paradise. The serenity disturbed only by the daily hummingbird visits, the splash of fish or turtles in the lake, or the roar of the wind as it travles across the trees and gently touches the beautiful chimes.

We had a perfect honeymoon. The views are gorgeous from everywhere. I love the windows everywhere. I love the Porch, the lake, the woods, the picnic table, the birds, frogs, fish. We didn't go off the grounds once, because it was complete here.

Your cabin provided the perfect setting for me to finally give E--- her engagement ring!

A wonderful weekend away and a beautiful cabin. Worth coming all the way from England for!

What a peaceful place that provided the ultimate escape from reality for us. The geese flew in last night, kicked us out of bed, then flew off like we're getting ready to do soon. This place is not easy to leave, but its reassuring to know that it exists and that other lovers will have an appourtunity to experience some of what we enjoyed. A hen turkey, a deer, a hummingbird, and two great blue herons helped welcome us to The Hudson Valley Cabin.

One whole blissful week of a new routine. Utterly relaxing and restful, we loved the beauty, peacefulness and serenity of this comfortable abode. Watch for the hawk who soars over the lake, the big turtle which comes up to sun on the lawn, try to spot the fish jumping out of the lake, learn the strength and feel of the wind by the tones of the chimes, these were some of our memorable occupations this week.

Guest Comments at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN - 2007-2009

2010-01-02T13:17:00.000-08:00

The word "escape" has taken on a special and new meaning we will never forget. To all who follow our footsteps to and from this sweet chalet, we wish God's speed and we know you'll enjoy it as much as we did.

Thank you for making our 5th Anniversary a memorable one!

Each year we leave a little of our hearts here and gladly do so!

We can't begin to describe the peace and joy this little place brought us. It truly is a piece of heaven on earth! We've never been anywhere like it and definately hope to be back again. It was just enough and at the same time well beyond our expectations. Thak you for sharing this "good and perfect gift" with us.

We met some of your friends - turtle, frog, dragon fly, and did a wonderful dance with great blue heron.

This place is: SENSUOUS, ESCAPE, RURAL, GORGEOUS, INSPIRING, ONLY FOR LOVERS!

We got to enjoy the beauty of nature and wild life (three deers, fish, turtles, squirrels, chipmunks, multitude of birds (including the annoyingly loud geese), turkey, and friendly "dog" and top off our last day a Big Black Bear!

The cabin is absolutely beautiful and the property is amazing. It is a bird lovers dream. We thoroughly enjoyed rowing on the lake and the bass fishing is out of this world.

There is no other place we would rather escape to, no other place we would rather celebrate each other and for that we are indebted to you.

Being here made us feel like we are the only two people in the world with just beauty surrounding us. We will always remember our engagement - the start of our lives together!

Our 5th visit and its better than ever!

We enjoyed our stay at your cabin and celebrated our 50th anniversary together here.It's a very special place here ... a place where you can easily get in touch with oneself. We felt in harmony with nature. 15 bass caught in 2 days - all returned!

This being our 10th Anniversary we have gome away almost every year and have never found a place, until now, that we felt we would want to celebrate every other anniversary at. We can't imagine celebrating it anywhere else now. Thank you for creating such a wonderful, relaxing and romantic place. You guys have thought of all the details, even things we didn't know we wanted or needed.

Heading up to the cabin for the 2nd time we wondered if it could be as magical as the first. 5 steps in we saw our champagne cork from the last time and instantly the city stress melted away. We found the same magical experience, in fact, it was better because we know the land, the lake, and the cabin.

It rained non-stop and the cabin still kept its magic.

This cabin is magic. It has done the trick, as it always does. We are relaxed and ready to head back to the city... and every year for years now we've looked forward to these 2 weeks this time was especially good - for our honeymoon!

Your herb garden is a most wonderful touch for your guests.

We have travled many times, but none of our voyages have been quite as spiritual as this. Thank you for making our stay and the cabin as comfortable as home. The magical touches inside and out have embraced nature in such a unique way. The upkeep and cleanliness of the grounds and cabin is a prime example of the work done by people who take pride in beauty and nature.

This is the most beautiful place on earth ... our hearts will forever be here.

I'm scared to come back. I don't know if I can get this close to bliss again!

Guest Comments in 2009

2010-01-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

We've had so many nice comments on our Hudson Valley Cabin over the years - here are parts of just some that were written in 2009:

- What a great New Years! The cabin was everything we wanted, quiet, peaceful, and cozy. We made a fire every night! Waking up to a snowfall 2 out of the 3 nights we were her was like a dream!

This is our second time here and it was just as perfect as the first. What a magical place, it stays with us.

We absolutely loved the peace and serenity here. This is our first visit but it won't be our last!

With our fourth trip here, it gets better and better and better and better. As soon as we bulled into the driveway we feel at home in body, mind, soul. You continue to offer a sanctuary, and escape and a warm home in the perfect utopia.

Thank you for sharing this idyllic sanctuary with the world. It was such a joy to just "be"' the peace and serenity so incredibly soothing for the soul.

Although it's our third year here the beauty and tranquility never ceases to amaze us.

We couldn't have asked for a more pristine and romantic place for our
honeymoon and we look forward to creating more memories here.

Our second trip to the cabin was even more beautiful and memorable than the first as we got engaged before the fire on our first night here. We couldn't think of a more romantic, serene place to start our lives together.

Thank you for the oopportunity to celebrate our honeymoon here at the cabin. What a wonderful and special place to be together and enjoy the lake, geese, ducks and wonderful fires each night. We walked in the woods, strolled by the water and cooked on the grill every night. The wind made the chimes sing their tunes each day and night.

Our first winter trip to the cabin was a wonderful as all our other trips. The magic is just as potent as is the beauty. The lake is frozen and the land is covered in snow and yet it doesn't look stark and asleep, just beautiful in a different way. We leave feeling, as always, refreshed and renewed. It's always a treat to be able to spend a few days in heaven.

HUDSON VALLEY CABIN - What is it???

2009-12-29T18:11:00.001-08:00

HUDSON VALLEY CABIN is a delightful log cabin designed for only 2 that is located in northern Dutchess County (NY) on 85 acres of varied and interesting terrain.

It has been offered for rental for the over 8 years to couples looking for a secluded and romantic escape.

It shares its 3.5 acre lake with no one else which means a rental of the cabin is also a lake rental!

We offer the cabin with a minimum of 2 nights during most of the year with a 1 week minimum during the summer months of June, July, and August. Holiday periods will have a 3 or 4 night minimum rental period.

To get full information on rental policies and rates please visit our web site - www.hudsonvalleycabin.com - and check the link to our availabiality calender which you will find on page 6.

If you wish to contact us please do so directly at hudvalcabin@aol.com or call Karen at 845-266-3213. Please don't use the contact form on our web site as it doesn't work too well for us and some requests have been lost.

The cabin has seen many birthday and anniversary celebrations, honeymoons, and a number of successful proposals! It is truly a very special place!

Christmas at our Main House

2009-12-29T17:30:00.000-08:00

On the way to the cabin guests pass our main house - and here it is at Christmas time - 2009!

One of the highlights of our display is the nativity scene and it looks good from the road and from inside the house - here are both views!

You haven't seen it all! And next year will be even better!

Thru the window at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN

2009-12-29T12:57:00.000-08:00

Took this photo on 12/28/09 while taking photos of our new sofa bed. The photos shows a view of the frozen lake and the big island in the middle of it as well as the front porch with its pillowed furniture. If you look closely you can also see part of one of our hanging chairs (my favorite lounging spot). It's a beautiful view while dining inside in front ot the picture window.

A new sofa bed at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN

2009-12-29T12:50:00.000-08:00

After 8+ years of rentals to loving couples our sofa bed gave up!
There is now a brand new, beautiful, sofa bed at the cabin and returning guests (especially those who have been here within the past few months) will be pleased to learn about it and sleep on it when they come back to us!
These panoramic shots show you how nicely the new sofa blends into our decor - and it's comfortable too!!!

Christmas at HUDSON VALLEY CABIN - 2009

2009-12-29T12:22:00.001-08:00

Cabin Entrance -------

Most of our guests have never experienced Christmas at the cabin.

Here are a few photos to share with you.

These photos were taken from the entrance to the cabin and from the front of the cabin - in front of the lake looking towards the cabin. Our "skaters" are not on the lake but close to it.

Right now the lake is frozen and we have stood on it but I don't recommend it to any of our guests - the water would be very cold if you broke through the ice!!