Getting Away From It All

Everyone needs to get away from time to time and here in the northeast if you are the outdoor type you might be thinking snowboarding, skiing, hiking or some other typical winter sport, but you should know that other options are just as close and as much fun as the standard sports. Here in Greene county there are a number of large property owners that have created private cottages and camping sites available for rent at very reasonable prices. If you never thought of roughing it, don't worry, you can limit the "rough" part. Follow the links below to see spaces you won't believe available.      

One of my favorite such couples are Mark and Carin DeNat who have created an incredible country experience just 8 miles outside of Saugerties, NY called The Awakening  Garden. You will get to know Mark and Carin pretty well just from the beautiful way they have created this special place.  Carin (who was born in China and came here as a teen) is the gentle spirit that conceived and created this wonderful 98 acre site.  The zen touches makes this  a great place to breathe and retreat into yourself. Mark, a retired NASDAQ guy is the assistant who helps to manage and executes many of Carin's ideas adding his own special touches.

There are 4 options for both comfort and pricing, the least expensive being the Teepee. (That's right. If you ever wanted a completely unique experience for only $30 a night, this space is for you.) Even if you are tent people, let's face it, leave it home for this trip. If for no other reason then bragging rights, this is the ultimate tent experience. 

For a step up in comfort, take a look at the Twin Oaks Cabin. This 140 square foot cabin has a antique wood stove to keep you toasty on even the coldest winter night. The cabin includes a sleeping loft with a stained glass window that will bring the lights of the rainbow to your morning wake up. As is typical of all of Mark and Carin's spaces, this cabin has a beautiful rug and the colors of the cabin all lend an Asian feel to this space, sometimes inhabited by yogis from near and far, so the vibes are really good. The site also includes a great campfire site with barbecue. This cabin rents for $75 a night.

If you need a bit more space you might take a look at one of my favorites places, Thoreau'sCabin. Renting for $80 a night this cabin was made using many long saved recycled windows, doors and other materials, including beautiful stained glass. Spend the days under the tall tree canopy right outside your door, the evenings siting in front of the antique wood stove. With all  the windows on this cabin you'll love the view.

Finally, for total decadence try the Yurt with Bathhouse. Located on a separate parcel just 4 miles from Awakening Gardens, this is special place. Built to house family and friends, this Yurt is now available and priced at just $275 a weekend (in season plus a $30 cleaning fee). To truly understand the beauty and luxury of this yurt with bathhouse you should look at the tour to view each in the large format pictures and notice the beautiful touches the DeNats have added to this experience. (How many bathhouses have a sitting area and meditation space?) Take your time looking at this one. 

For addition information please call Carin DeNat at:(Cell) 845-706-0134  or email her at: info@awakeninggarden.com