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A Guide to Visiting and Living In Stone Ridge NY

Posted by Lisa Halter on December 22nd, 2019

Hasbrouck House, Stone Ridge NY

A Guide to Visiting and Living in Stone Ridge, NY
Nestled amidst the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains (also known as the Gunks), is the historic hamlet of Stone Ridge, NY in Ulster County. A drive-through town of distinctive character, you'll find antique shops, farms and orchards, an eclectic mix of dining options and proximity to the falls, watering holes and hiking trails of Catskill Parks. Stone Ridge is also home to the main campus of SUNY Ulster. The Main Street Historic District, on the National Register of Historic Places, has remained relatively unchanged since the early 1900s and features famous stone houses such as the Hasbrouck House and the 1767 Cornelius Wynkoop Stone House, where George…

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The Real Deal with the Extraordinary Visions of Antony Gibbon

Posted by Lisa Halter on July 14th, 2017

THE NOOK / Inspired by elements of the Teepee Structure, The Nook is a rustic Cabin alternative 

You can’t help but stop whatever you’re doing when you witness the work of Antony Gibbon. His love of design and passion for biomimicry converge to create the most astonishing designs. (Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies.) Antony's extraordinary vision touches product design, interiors, structures, and architecture. I stumbled upon his work online and hope to one day see one of his structures in person. We're honored to have one one in the Hudson Valley!  For this post, we're focusing on Antony's treehouse structures. Before we…

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