Scenic Mountain Retreat for Four near Poughkeepsie, New York

Guests can take the scenic Delaware and Ulster Railroad journey through the Catskill Mountains Forest Reserve. The Belleayre Mountain Ski Ride offers panoramic views across the area. Hikers can enjoy some of the picturesque trails around the reserve. Dry Brook Ridge offers biking, hunting, and wildlife watching throughout the year. Big Indian Wilderness is perfect for both walkers and climbers, with a range of challenging terrain throughout. Glampers can head to the Delaware Wild Forest for a walk on the popular Finger Lakes Trail, or further out Balsam Lake Mountain Forest offers stunning scenery and walking trails. Outdoor-types can mountain bike on Belleayre Mountain and Ski Plattekill in the summer, or ski in the winter. Guests seeking a fun day out can head to Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake. Glampers can take part in boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing on the water. There is volleyball, basketball, a climbing wall, and horseshoe pits on the beach. For a more relaxed pace, guests can get on the fairways at The Meadows Golf Center, Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club, and Shepard Hills Golf Course. There are excellent fly fishing spots on the Esopus and Delaware Rivers, while the Hudson River offers exceptional scenery. Arkville and Margaretville have a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes, all within easy reach of the property. Glampers can trek the Andes Rail Trail before dining out in Andes. The majestic Bearpenn Mountain and Mine Kill Falls are in Roxbury, while the Emerson Kaleidoscope is great to see in the town of Phoenicia. A short drive away, Woodstock is the perfect village to see live music and art events. Further afield, New York City has world-class sightseeing, dining, and shopping facilities. Those who would rather stay close to home can have fun without traveling far. Guests can spend summer afternoons on the spacious wrap-around porch sunbathing or enjoying the views. The vast lawns offer glampers the ideal place to relax in style. In the colder months, visitors can chill out indoors with a book, a DVD, and a hot drink.