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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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Welcome to the Holiday House – Brand New Hudson Valley Airbnb Experience – Airbnb Photography by Alluvion Media / Maxwell Alexander

Welcome to the Holiday House – Brand New Hudson Valley Airbnb Experience

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | March 3, 2022

Welcome to Holiday House, a newly furnished home located less than an hour from NYC! This spacious Hudson Valley Airbnb home is conveniently located in the Hudson Valley near Beacon, and offers easy access to farm-to-table restaurants, wineries, breweries, apple picking, farmers markets, skiing, hiking, and bike trails – the possibilities are endless. On […]

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Coach Maxwell Alexander shares his favorite Spring hikes in the Hudson Valley

Coach Maxwell Alexander shares his favorite Spring hikes in the Hudson Valley

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | March 1, 2022

Coach Maxwell Alexander, personal trainer and author of the book “The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding” on Amazon Kindle, shares his favorite Spring hikes in the Hudson Valley. Check out these hike descriptions below to find an activity that will bring you closer to nature while getting you one step closer to achieving your fitness […]

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How to Improve Your Interior Design with Strategically Arranged Wall Art

How to Improve Your Interior Design with Strategically Arranged Wall Art

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | March 1, 2022

When artwork groupings are nicely arranged, they create a collage effect; when they are improperly hung, they become a mess. To maximize how well each piece reads as a group, decide if you need to rearrange the pieces, alter the spacing, or leave them as they are. How to Improve Your Interior Design with […]

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The Rich Meaning of Naked Freedom and Homoeroticism in Maxwell Alexander's Photographs and NFT Art

The Rich Meaning of Naked Freedom and Homoeroticism in Maxwell Alexander’s Photographs and NFT Art

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | March 1, 2022

Since leaving my oppressive country of birth (different from my homeland) and becoming an artist, I have always been inspired by freedom and liberty. Freedom is the freedom to make choices, pursue passions, and live without regret. Free will empowers us to make decisions and take actions that are purposeful in our lives. As […]

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How Graphic Designers are Combining Brand Strategy and Typography – Typography Quotes from the Visual Essay on the Cosmic Intelligence of Design (2018) by Graphic Designer Maxwell Alexander

How Graphic Designers are Combining Brand Strategy and Typography

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | March 1, 2022

Graphic Designer Maxwell Alexander has always been fascinated by how design can influence the way people perceive brands, leading him to combine his two passions of typography and brand strategy. In order to discover more about this topic, he spent some time chatting with fellow designers who share his passion for this subject matter, […]

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Coach Maxwell Alexander's 7 Tips to Building the Body You Want

Coach Maxwell Alexander’s 7 Tips to Building the Body You Want

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 26, 2022

In his new book “The Secrets of Natural Bodybuilding“, Coach Maxwell Alexander shares with readers the tips and techniques he’s used over his more than 20 years of bodybuilding to build the physique he has today. From the foods you should eat to the exercises you should do, it’s all here in this one-of-a-kind […]

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Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Hudson Valley Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

Practical Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Office by Designer Maxwell Alexander

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 25, 2022

Whether your business is a medical office, an engineering firm, or a high-tech organization, the right artwork can make the space look great. But great art does far more than just perk up your walls and cover up the empty space. Art has the power to motivate, to enlighten, and to transport – that […]

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Finding The Best Fix and Flip Property in Upstate NY or Hudson Valley – with Dino Alexander, CEO & Principal Broker at ALLUVION INC.

Finding The Best Fix and Flip Property in Upstate NY or Hudson Valley

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 25, 2022

When you think of investing in real estate, you may automatically picture people flipping houses on HGTV or buying run-down homes in rundown neighborhoods and fixing them up to sell at a higher price. But if that sounds like you, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: You can lose money on this […]

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Discover the Secluded Farm House and Rustic Rustic Cabin in Shawangunk Mountains – Photography by Photographer Maxwell Alexander / Alluvion Media

Discover the Secluded Farm House and Modern Rustic Cabin in Shawangunk Mountains

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 25, 2022

Discover the Secluded Farm House and Modern Rustic Cabin in Shawangunk Mountains – Photography by Photographer Maxwell Alexander / Alluvion Media Find peace at this secluded farmhouse and bonus rustic cabin on over 3 acres of woods with a private stream and gorgeous views of Shawangunk Ridge. “The Gunks” is one of the premier […]

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Top 3 Florida Hotels where You Can Mix Business and Pleasure

Top 3 Florida Hotels where You Can Mix Business and Pleasure

By Hudson Valley Style Magazine | February 25, 2022

Top 3 Florida Hotels where You Can Mix Business and Pleasure (BPT) – Business trips can take you to some beautiful locations. Why not make the most of these business trips and mix in a bit of leisure as well? Extend your stay after a conference or company retreat so you can relax and […]

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