A foot of snow changes the tone. Manhattan slows, sharpness gives way to hush, and suddenly the city remembers its own beauty. New York Roots emerged from the white like a body refusing to stay hidden—muscular, deliberate, reaching skyward with the confidence of something built to last. New York Roots After the Snowstorm: Public […]
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Winter in the Hudson Valley has a way of slowing things down whether you ask it to or not. The roads empty. The calendar clears. Wellness shifts from something performed in public to something either practiced at home or quietly ignored. Yoga fits neatly into this season—rolled out near a window, done without witnesses, […]
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I arrived in New Paltz hungry, under-caffeinated, and emotionally prepared for greatness. Little Loaf Bakeshop delivered with precision and personality. This place operates as a queer landmark disguised as a bakery, and as a roaming Hudson Valley queer artist with opinions, I felt immediately seen. Little Loaf Bakeshop: Queer, Glorious, and Carb-Blessed in New […]
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LGBTQ+ winter travel in the Hudson Valley and Catskills has shed its “quiet season” reputation, emerging instead as a vibrant, high-design playground for the community. Forget the predictable city circuits—this winter is about the “Queer Zen” of a frost-dusted forest, the architectural thrill of a glass-walled sanctuary, and the unapologetic joy of a crisp […]
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The Hudson Valley continues to rank among the most desirable weekend destinations in New York State this winter, celebrated for its scenery, creative energy, and design-forward stays. National travel editors routinely spotlight the region for its standout rentals, with outlets like Time Out highlighting Hudson Valley Airbnbs as some of the most sought-after countryside […]
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Located just about an hour north of Manhattan on the banks of Hudson River — and easily accessible by rail via Metro-North — Cold Spring offers a rare blend of natural beauty, historic charm, and easy accessibility for those seeking a quick escape from city life. Why Cold Spring Remains a Top-tier Hudson Valley […]
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Listen, darling, while the rest of the world is burying themselves in drab, oversized flannels and drowning in the tepid, clove-heavy clichés of the ski-lodge masses, I am currently staged at The Roxbury Haus—the undisputed crown jewel of the Alluvion Vacations portfolio—proving that winter is a season best served on the rocks. We aren’t […]
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As 2025 draws to a close, Hudson Valley Style Magazine turns toward what comes next with intention, elegance, and a quiet sense of celebration. The year ahead signals a renewed focus on beauty as ritual, style as wellness, and art as a daily source of light. 2026 fashion trends arrive not as a reset, […]
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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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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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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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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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