Sometimes, you want your vacation to be full of adventure and seeing all the sights (and we have plenty of recommendations for you there), but other times, you just need a break.
Here’s our guide and itinerary for the perfect stress-free summer weekend in the Catskills, for those weekends when you just need to get away from it all.
Friday - Arrive at the Inn
Take a half day of work on Thursday and head up to the Catskills before rush hour. We’re only 2 hours north of New York City, so if you beat the traffic, you’ll be here before you know it.
4:00 PM: Arrive at the Inn and head up to your room. Take a nap, read a book, crack open the window and enjoy the sound of the river - it’s up to you.
5:30 PM: Head down to the bar and enjoy one of our seasonal cocktails.
6:00 PM: Dinner on the deck overlooking the Inn’s grounds - Chef Tommy has cooked up something incredible for you. Our specials change each week, but you can get an idea of our menu here.
7:00 PM: Sit on the wraparound porch enjoying the sunset. You deserve it.
Saturday
9:00 AM: Sleep in a little, we’ll have breakfast waiting for you. Mary Ellen, our very sweet and lovely breakfast server, has made her famous blueberry pancakes.
10:00 AM: You’ve booked a lesson with our fishing expert, Nick: good choice! Fly fishing is a relaxing, meditative sport that allows you to really immerse yourself in nature. You can borrow waders from the Inn, and we have reels and flies available, too.
2:00 PM: Having worked up an appetite on the river, it’s lunchtime! You go for the Waygu Beef Burger and a beer from the Catskill Brewery, and enjoy it on the deck in the sunshine.
3:00 PM: Time for a hike - the Inn has multiple trails, from a short loop trail around the river, to a longer trail through the forest.
4:00 PM: It’s a good time to take a nap - you’ve done a lot today! Your room is waiting for you - you can even enjoy the bathtub, if you’d like.
6:00 PM: Dinnertime again - this time you enjoy the week’s specials (including the dessert!) on the front porch. There’s never been a prettier way to dine al fresco!
8:00 PM: Once the sun goes down, it’s time for s’mores by the fire - sit back in and Adirondack chair and enjoy the stars!
Sunday
9:00 AM: You’re looking well-rested this morning! Take a drive to Livingston Manor for an egg sandwich on a biscuit from The Walk Inn - it’s worth the wait (the line goes fast, we promise).
10:00 AM: Take a stroll around town and enjoy some of our favorite shops, like Nest, Homestedt, Taylor and Ace, Life Repurposed, and more.
11:00 AM: Head back to the Inn and enjoy a swim in the pool and ice cream at our self-serve ice cream parlor before you head out.
If you’re looking for a stress-free summer weekend in the Catskills, you can book your stay at the Beaverkill Valley Inn here!