Love is in the air! If you’re a newlywed couple, you deserve a relaxing getaway after your wedding festivities. Mini-moons, also known as mini honeymoons, can be dreamy getaways celebrated shortly after a wedding. For couples who do not want to take the week-long honeymoon to a faraway destination, a mini-moon is a perfect alternative that provides a luxurious vacation without having to travel too far or too long. Here are the dreamiest mini-moon locations the Hudson Valley has to offer.
The Amelia Hudson
339 Allen St, Hudson
518.768.7900
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Relax with your significant other at The Amelia and enjoy a pleasant stay nestled on a quiet street. Previously a former Queen Anne-style private residence, it is now a modern stay with eight guest rooms and suites. Hit up the impressive pool, surrounded by roses, hydrangeas, and bluebells. The Amelia is currently running a weekday special: stay three, pay two nights.
Room rates start at ~$625+ per night.
The Bird & Bottle Inn
1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison
845.424.2333
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If you’re looking for a tranquil and dreamy getaway, book a stay at The Bird & Bottle Inn. This lovingly and recently restored inn dates back 200-plus years and keeps the charm of the property. With five rooms to choose from, any would make a great choice for a couple. Each room has a beautiful, fully renovated bathroom with a soaking tub…perfect for a relaxing moment. Lovebirds can also opt for an intimate and private option at The Cottage or stay in the John Warren Room, which has a large bathroom and front porch area.
Now, we can’t forget about the restaurant. The Bird & Bottle Inn won Hudson Valley Magazine’s Best of the Hudson Valley Award for “Best Restaurant in Putnam County” in 2024. Executive Chef Kristian Meixner makes delicious entrees and appetizers with dishes like duck pappardelle, pork chops, risotto, and more. The brunch is next-level with chicken and waffles, brioche French toast, frittatas, and other favorites.
While headquartered at The Bird & Bottle, newlyweds can venture out into the local scene.
“The Hudson Valley is unique in that we are surrounded by nature and serve as a relaxing country getaway, but we also have bustling main streets with fantastic dining and night life,” says Marjorie Tarter, owner and principal of The Bird & Bottle Inn. “Exploring around here is like stepping into a landscape painting!”
Newlyweds can enjoy the quiet of nature, outdoor activities like hiking the mountain or kayaking, or fancy cocktails and a great meal.
Room rates start at $400 per night.
Eastwind Oliverea Valley
212-220 McKinley Hollow Rd, Big Indian
973.566.4424
Looking to have a romantic, luxurious, and modern getaway and bring your dog on your mini-moon? Eastwind’s property offers stays tailored to guests with furry friends! The activities are endless, and the property’s cocktail-making classes and foraging walks are popular picks for couples.
Unwind at the wood-framed saunas, enjoy s’mores, or have a romantic breakfast in bed by requesting a breakfast basket with prosecco. Sounds like a dream come true, right?
“Eastwind Oliverea Valley’s Lushna Suites are the perfect accommodation for couples —the intimate, Scandinavian-inspired standalone cabins feature a lofted Queen bed with an A-frame window, allowing couples to take in views of the surrounding Catskill mountains and meadows,” says Julija Stoliarova, co-owner and creative director of Eastwind Hotels. “Additionally, the Lushna Suites also boast a Writer’s Nook complete with a desk and a fridge, and are equipped with private bathrooms featuring windowed showers, as well as an attached outdoor deck with seating for two.”
Pricing ranges from $229 to $529 per night.
Hotel Lilien
6629 Route 23A, Tannersville
647.633.3995
Hotel Lilien is an 18-room boutique property set within a restored 1890s estate. The Deck Rooms have private access for an intimate and secluded ambience. For an extra treat, guests can opt to stay at the property’s suite, featuring a mini-fridge, microwave, sink, tableware, dining table, and record player. For couples looking to do something fun on Sundays, the hotel offers Stick Around Sundays, a weekly music series encouraging couples to make the most of summer’s longer days. Couples can also enjoy half-priced charcuterie boards, $7 spritzes, chef specials, and a mug from Partner’s Coffee.
Room rates range from ~$450 to $1,000 per night.
Troutbeck
515 Leedsville Rd, Amenia
845.789.1555
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Adventurous couples, we have just the spot for you! Troutbeck has a rich history that dates back to the 1700s. This enchanting spot has a guest rooms and suites in five different houses and cottages. Couples can enjoy breakfast in bed or dine at venue’s culinary establishment. Troutbeck also serves brunch on Sundays and weekly Monday Pasta Nights. There are plenty of things to do like wellness classes and restoration at The Barns, or playing tennis at two U.S. Open surfaced hard courts.
Pricing ranges from ~$580-$1,000 per night.
Wildflower Farms
2702 Main St., Gardiner
855.472.3188
Lovebirds can enjoy daily breakfast for two with farm-fresh ingredients. This luxurious and sweet farm offers Picnic at the Farm, a delightful dining experience with a perfectly curated picnic basket to take on the woodland trail, along the flower meadow, or at a nearby destination like Mohonk Preserve. Wildflower Farms has a sense of tranquility with a culinary program that uses hyperlocal ingredients, and bespoke programming with makers of the Hudson Valley.
When you’re looking at room accommodations, consider Ridge Cottages for picture-perfect views of Shawangunk Ridge through the sliding glass doors. The Ridge Suite is another romantic option featuring a private terrace including a cedar hot tub, king bed, gas fireplace, soaking tub, and indoor and outdoor showers.
Pricing starts at $1,000+ per night.
Woodstock Way
10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock
845.684.5911
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This is the way! Book your getaway to Woodstock Way if you’d like to be in the heart of Woodstock. Music lovers will enjoy how close Woodstock Way is to top venues like Levon Helms Studio, Colony, and Bearsville Theatre, just to name a few.
Pricing ranges from ~$539 to $1199 per night.
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