Mental health remains one of the most overlooked pillars of modern wellness, often treated as an optional add-on rather than a core requirement. True wellness cannot exist without mental clarity, emotional regulation, and nervous system stability. At Aláry Health Spa, mental health receives the same clinical attention, personalization, and respect as physical health, hormones, […]
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The evolution of hospitality in the Hudson Valley and Catskills reflects a move away from performative luxury toward something more practical and personal. Thoughtful design, privacy, authenticity, and atmosphere now matter more than excess. Below is Dino Alexander’s story from the Roxbury Haus Edition of Hudson Valley Style Magazine. The Evolution of Hospitality in […]
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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 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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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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Producing Hudson Valley Style Magazine has always been art to me—art of living, art of expression, and art of seeing beauty in the everyday. But it’s also performance art. Every edition becomes an act of storytelling, a ritual that connects what’s happening inside of us with what we create, cook, or photograph on the […]
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A Celebration of Style, Design, Wellness, and the Art of Living Well in the Catskills With every issue, Hudson Valley Style Magazine continues to evolve—expanding the dialogue between design, wellness, and the way we choose to live. The Roxbury Haus Edition marks a new chapter in that evolution, symbolizing the magazine’s transformation into a […]
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The glorious truth about a Hudson Valley weekend getaway is that it must elevate every single thing. True leisure requires finding a property that transforms a mere vacation into a fabulous, full-bodied experience—a perfectly curated realignment of mind, body, and couture. We are talking about leaning into the luxury, darling, and doing so from […]
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If nature had a dress code, it would be this plate — colorful, bold, and unapologetically rich in nutrients. There’s a reason why diversity in your meals is a pillar of wellness: each color brings its own army of antioxidants, minerals, and flavors to the table. Red, green, yellow, white, brown — they don’t […]
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So, picture this: I’m in the dentist’s chair, the drill is humming, and the doc’s leaning in like a NASA engineer trying to launch anesthesia into orbit. Three syringes later, I can still feel every nerve screaming “Good morning!” from tooth #18. Then she squints, looks at my hair, and says, “Ohhh… that explains […]
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My dear readers, you’ve already walked with me through the introduction to ketamine therapy and the journey of healing trauma and PTSD. Now I want to take us further—toward the full spectrum of what ketamine therapy can offer for mental health. If the earlier pieces were our handshake and our quiet conversation, consider this […]
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The Hudson River Valley has always carried a pulse of beauty that transcends the ordinary. The great painters of the Hudson River School once stood on these very ridges and riverbanks, translating the sacred conversation between light and landscape into eternal works of art. Their canvases weren’t about geography—they were meditations on existence itself. […]
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