Raphael Beretta, Author at Hudson Valley Magazine

Outdoors Guide

Local country clubs and open-play golf courses are scenic destinations for fine dining, weddings, and playing nine — or eighteen.

Eat & Drink

Local cidermakers utilize fresh fruit to craft a wide range of ciders, from honey-sweet to bone-dry, at scenic destinations along the Hudson River.

Things to Do

From ziplines and water slides to helicopter tours and caves, these local experiences are the perfect way to end summer on a high note.

Beauty & Shopping

Take a pass on department stores and visit the Hudson Valley’s well-stocked shops for pencils, notebooks, and other back-to-school supplies.

Things to Do

Stewart International Airport provides nonstop flights to Iceland, Florida, South Carolina, and other destinations out of the Hudson Valley.

Eat & Drink

From grain to glass, these distillers utilize Hudson Valley ingredients to craft whiskeys, gins, and vodkas at scenic destinations.

Things to Do

A hallmark of the late-summer season in the Hudson Valley is strolling through fields of bright, colorful sunflowers—and bringing a few home.

Beauty & Shopping

The region's finest purveyors expand palates, boost skincare routines, and introduce new flavors with monthly and quarterly packages.

Outdoors Guide

The Valley's natural landscape is perfect for summer hikes featuring waterfalls, caves, mountaintop ruins, and swimming holes.

Things to Do

Bookmark these foodie-centric fairs and festivals throughout the Hudson Valley for craft beverage tasting and tons of farm-to-table fare.

Raphael Beretta