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The Forest Has Been Waiting for You: A Hudson Valley Nature Photo Story About Mindfulness, Wildflowers and the Pleasure of Paying Attention

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 29, 2026

A mindful hike through the Hudson Valley begins with one wonderfully simple proposition: pay attention. Let the trail decide what deserves your gaze. Let sunlight interrupt the mental chatter. Let scent become memory. Let a mushroom become interesting enough to earn five whole minutes of your life. Research around forest bathing continues to connect […]

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You Make the Hudson Valley. Let’s Introduce You to the World.

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 26, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Hudson Valley makers, picture your next brand introduction with a white bathrobe, a cowboy hat, and a drink getting the golden-hour attention it deserves. Around here, dressing for cocktails leaves considerable room for interpretation, and a beautifully made local product can find itself in very good company. Your tea could inspire […]

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The Suburban Cowboy Philosopher: Sunlight, Privacy, Leisure and the Economics of Simply Being Human

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 24, 2026

In the $200+ billion vacation-rental market, travelers aren’t just booking a place to sleep—they are buying temporary access to a completely different biological reality. From ancient Russian dachas to modern country retreats, the true luxury of a second home isn’t found in granite countertops or smart TVs; it lies in unmediated daylight, total spatial […]

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Modern Strength: How BAYSYL’s Men’s Collection Fuels a New Era of Natural Masculinity

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 24, 2026

Masculinity today looks different—and stronger—than ever. It’s confident without being rigid, powerful without being performative, and above all, it’s a conscious choice—because modern men can freely affirm both masculine and feminine traits as part of their strength. From Gen Z fitness creators and gay men embracing body autonomy to natural bodybuilders redefining what real […]

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Happy Fall, New York: A 2026 Hudson Valley and Catskills Leaf-Peeping Guide

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 22, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – New York’s annual fall pilgrimage begins with an optimistic assessment of how many sweaters a weekend requires. By the time the bags reach the car, someone has proposed an orchard, someone has found a cabin, and the friend who dresses exclusively in black has developed strong feelings about burnt orange. Happy […]

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The Body and The Feast: Culinary Wellness Has Never Looked This Delicious

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

Hudson Valley Style Magazine’s The Body & The Feast Culinary Wellness Edition brings Maxwell Alexander’s world of bodybuilding, food, photography, emotional wellness, farm-to-table living, and unapologetic pleasure into one collectible 60-page print edition—copies available from the HVSM Shop. The Body & The Feast: Culinary Wellness Has Never Looked This Delicious – By Hudson Valley […]

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An Epicurean Journey through the Catskill Mountains: Unearthing the Charms of Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room in Big Indian, NY

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

The Catskill Mountains, with their rugged, untamed beauty, never fail to ignite my wanderlust. As a seasoned travel and lifestyle photographer, the allure of the unknown and the thrill of capturing the raw magic of natural landscapes have taken me to numerous places. This time, I found myself being drawn towards Big Indian’s “forever […]

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Guests Love This Warwick Airbnb Cabin: Discover Their Top Reviews and Why It’s a Must-Visit

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 21, 2026

Welcome to a tale of a cabin in Warwick, NY, where rustic meets modern, nestled among whispering trees and the kind of rock formations that make you wonder if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. This isn’t just any cabin; it’s a slice of Hudson Valley heaven, as featured in magazines and loved by […]

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The Human Side of Hospitality: Overcoming America’s Exploitative Tipping Culture

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 19, 2026

What is a smile actually worth? Behind America’s polished luxury hospitality industry lies an uncomfortable economic relic: a tipping culture that forces workers to depend on the subjective approval of strangers just to earn a living wage. In this thought-provoking third installment of Experiential Hospitality 101, Maxwell Alexander dismantles the deep historical roots and […]

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The Best Apple Picking in the Hudson Valley: HVSM Editors’ Fresh 2026 Orchard Roundup

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | September 13, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Apple season has returned to the Hudson Valley, and with it comes the annual New York ritual of driving into the countryside and becoming surprisingly opinionated about Honeycrisp. By October, perfectly reasonable adults will be debating Macoun versus Empire while carrying twenty pounds of fruit they had originally planned to pick […]

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Most Recent Hudson Valley Style Stories

When to Hire an Airbnb Photographer – Presented by Alluvion Media – The Best Airbnb Photographers in the Hudson Valley, Westchester, and Catskills

When to Hire an Airbnb Photographer

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 13, 2022

Maxwell Alexander, Creative Director, lead Photographer at the Alluvion Media, and a Superhost himself has been taking photos for over 15 years and specializes in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area. Recently, Maxwell was asked by an Airbnb host if it’s really necessary to hire a photographer to take pictures of their space on Airbnb or […]

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How to Make Your Lawn Look Like a Lush Golf Course

How to Make Your Lawn Look Like a Lush Golf Course

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 11, 2022

How to Make Your Lawn Look Like a Lush Golf Course (BPT) – Have you ever been on a golf course or watched a tournament on TV and thought, “How do I get my lawn that green?” While thick, lush, healthy grass takes some strategy (and time), it is possible to achieve at home […]

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Lunch at Silk Factory Cafe turned into Funkin’ Fridays Show – Exploring Hudson Valley with Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 9, 2022

Newburgh, NY never disappoints when it comes to surprising us all with brand new venues and experiences popping up seem like every other day or so. Friday Lunch at Silk Factory Cafe in Newburgh, NY turned into Funkin’ Fridays show – Exploring Hudson Valley with Maxwell Alexander The Silk Factory Cafe specializes in locally […]

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Hudson Valley Style Kitchen – Today's Host Lisa Ferrara Shares  Favorite Pasta Recipe – Presented by Superior Mortgage

Hudson Valley Style Kitchen – Today’s Host Lisa Ferrara Shares Her Favorite Pasta Recipe

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 9, 2022

New York’s Hudson Valley is just a short train ride from Manhattan, making it the perfect place to unwind. Whether you’re seeking out artisanal food and farm-to-table cuisine or visiting local vineyards, you’ll enjoy that laid-back upstate lifestyle that inspires many New Yorkers to move away from the city. Today, our guest host Lisa […]

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3 Ways Drivers Can Extend Their Adventures This Spring

3 Ways Drivers Can Extend Their Adventures This Spring

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 7, 2022

3 Ways Drivers Can Extend Their Adventures This Spring (BPT) – As winter warms into spring, there’s something else heating up: the travel plans of adventurers everywhere. Millions of Americans are preparing for their spring and summer journeys, but there’s one thing many are overlooking — a factor that will determine whether their trips […]

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Airbnb Vacation Rental Management in Hudson Valley and Catskills

Why Hiring a Professional Vacation Rental Management Company is Important for the Success of Your Airbnb Listing

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 6, 2022

The Hudson Valley of New York State, including the Catskills, is home to some of the most beautiful places in America. Now that Airbnb has opened up vacation rental opportunities all over the world, these beautiful places are available to anyone who wants to experience them. Here’s why it’s important to use a professional […]

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Roundout Reservoir in Catskill Mountains – Photo Story by Maxwell Alexander

Roundout Reservoir in the Catskill Mountains – Photo Story by Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 5, 2022

It was a rainy/foggy and even snowy (up in the mountains) day and I had to shoot a property in Napanoch, NY. Before I got to Catskills, I had to drive over the Gunks (Shawangunk Ridge) near Ellenville, and that was pretty intense because the rain switched to a snowstorm and a thick fog, […]

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Hudson Valley Style Magazine Designer Profile: Jewelry Designer Sara Golden

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Designer Profile: Jewelry Designer Sara Golden

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 5, 2022

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Designer Profile: Jewelry Designer Sara Golden / Phoenicia, NY by Maxwell Alexander [ EIC ] Hudson Valley Style Magazine Hello, Sara! What do you do and how in your opinion it impacts the World around you? – I design and make jewelry out of my small studio in the Catskill Mountains. For […]

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4 Tips for Finding the Best Fix-and-Flip Properties in the Hudson Valley and Upstate, NY – Presented by Dino Alexander, Principal Broker at the ALLUVION Real Estate – Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley – Real Estate Photography by Alluvion Media

5 Tips for Finding the Best Fixer-Upper in the Hudson Valley

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 4, 2022

A lot of people want to buy houses in the Hudson Valley, but not many know how to find the best ones. They often choose fixer-uppers for sale instead of something that’s already pristinely renovated and doesn’t need much work at all, and then they don’t know what to do when they realize they […]

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Top Ways to Get the Most out of Your Food and Exercise

Top Ways to Get the Most out of Your Food and Exercise

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | April 2, 2022

Top ways to get the most out of your food and exercise (BPT) – Eating well and exercising regularly are key components of a healthy lifestyle. Rather than thinking of these two efforts independently, it’s important to understand the connection between eating and exercise so you can maximize your workouts and feel your best. […]

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