Modern masculinity has been sold as a costume: stoic, armored, heterosexual by default, and terrified of tenderness. My work exists to break that costume open from the inside—using the male form, desire, and beauty as proof that strength has always had a wider vocabulary than patriarchy allowed. Across my writing for Hudson Valley Style […]
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The Hudson Valley holiday season is a time for warmth, community, and creative spirits — both in the glass and in the stories that shape them. One such inspiring tale comes from Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, a woman-owned, family-operated distillery in Claverack that blends historic tradition with modern mixology. Holiday Mixology and Hudson Valley Spirit […]
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It was one of those chill nights when the icy rain drums a steady rhythm against the windows, like the Universe tapping its fingers, waiting for you to listen. I was at home, wrapped in my favorite oversized tee, chilling with my husband. The air was still, the kind of still that only a […]
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We live in a world defined by acceleration. Our screens buzz, our calendars overflow, and the sheer volume of information often leaves us feeling stressed, fractured, and anxious. We seek relief in sophisticated apps, specialized diets, and elaborate wellness regimens. Yet, one of the most powerful, evidence-based tools for stabilizing our minds and bolstering […]
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The Hudson Valley has always been a place where reinvention feels possible. Maybe it’s the river light—soft even in winter—or the way old factory towns keep finding new identities. But this year, a different kind of momentum is rolling through the region, and you can feel it in the storefront windows proclaiming HIRING NOW, […]
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The Hudson Valley has long symbolized creativity, culture, and the slow-living ideal so many people crave. Yet beneath the region’s beauty lies a deepening crisis that mirrors a nationwide trend: chronic depression, persistent loneliness, and a dramatic collapse in real-world social life, especially among younger adults. The Silent Epidemic: Chronic Depression, Loneliness, and the […]
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Mental health support in the Hudson Valley gains a major new resource today as Alary Health Spa officially launches its full (in-person and telehealth) Mental Health Therapy Services at 3 Neptune Rd. in Poughkeepsie, NY. The debut represents a significant expansion of wellness care in the region and responds directly to the growing need […]
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The Hudson Valley lifestyle has always embraced sophistication, natural beauty, and a deep reverence for well-being. Yet modern life demands more than a weekend massage or a momentary escape. True vitality—lasting, grounded, and expansive—comes from caring for the mind as intentionally as the body. That philosophy forms the cornerstone of Alary Health Spa in […]
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It’s that time of year, Hudson Valley dwellers and NYC weekend escape artists! The twinkle lights are up, the cocoa is hot, and your sanity? Well, that might be on thin ice. Forget passive-aggressive charades and sad, droopy tinsel. This holiday season, we’re talking about a luxury vacation rental so chic, so cozy, and […]
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There’s something utterly magical about winter in the Catskill Mountains—especially when you’re sipping something fabulous inside a glass-walled luxury villa, perched atop a snow-dusted peak. As the snowflakes pirouetted outside and the fireplace crackled with enviable enthusiasm, I did what any self-respecting mixologist (who also happens to be a bodybuilding and sports nutrition coach) […]
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When winter rolls in with its frosty embrace, there’s nothing quite like escaping to a snowy retreat where charm and adventure meet. With Alluvion Vacations, you can dive into the season’s splendor by staying in charming rustic cabins, indulging in wellness retreats that refresh your spirit, or enjoying the luxury of mountain villas with […]
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From the bustling piazzas of Rome to the quiet lanes of Kyoto, the world offers a tapestry of seasonal escapes. But there is a particular, profound magic that settles over the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains when the first dusting of snow quiets the landscape. It is here, just a short journey from the […]
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In a culture obsessed with speed, the quiet becomes revolutionary. The Art Therapy Collection by BAYSYL and artist/mental health advocate Maxwell Alexander invites that revolution into your home — one canvas at a time. This fine-art series transforms interior design into a wellness practice, blending nature photography and minimalist still life to create spaces […]
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The Hudson Valley and Catskills region has long been the gold standard for sophisticated, high-design escapes. Yet, finding a property that perfectly balances total, pristine seclusion with effortless access to local culture and events can be a rare feat. Discover Creekside Serenity: The Luxury Guest Cottage on 30 Private Acres Near Saugerties & HITS, […]
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Cold Spring has a way of disarming even the most overstimulated city brain. One minute you are doom-scrolling on the train; the next you are standing in front of the Hudson Highlands, watching the light slide across Storm King like a slow-motion spotlight. The newest estate curated by Alluvion Vacations takes that moment of […]
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Winter in the Hudson Valley has a way of drawing you inward. The days soften, the light warms, and every corner of your home begins asking for intention. A wellness space grows from that instinct — the desire to soothe your nervous system, elevate your surroundings, and create emotional spaciousness during the coldest season. […]
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Liberation grows stronger when we, the people, reclaim our bodies, our beauty, and our joy on our own terms. Homoerotic art has always carried that truth. It is more than provocation. It is evidence. It shows that queer bodies hold beauty worth honoring, that queer joy refuses to be regulated by fragile moralities or […]
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The sun melts behind the Catskills like it’s posing for me—because honestly, it is. There’s something delicious about leaning on a wooden deck in my white denim and black leather gloves while the mountains glow as if they know they’re part of a fashion set. I’ve explored this terrain before in our Saddle Up […]
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