12:30 - 5:30PM
521 Kennicut Hill Rd, Mahopac“I am completely biased as I live in Westchester. I am passionate about collecting art, yet live in a tiny home(not those teeny homes) and have filled every inch of my walls, window sills and shelving with local Hudson Valley artists.”
“The arts center is unlike other galleries in the Hudson Valley region. The exhibits include world renowned and emerging artists side by side. The space is meditatively quiet and the quality of the natural light there is unlike anywhere else in the region. It's among the must visit Hudson Valley institutions.”
10AM - 5PM
29-31 Garrisons Landing, Garrison“We went there because we basically missed our train. We wanted to explore the area and stumbled upon this store. The owner David is such a nice person. He single handedly made our day. We chatted, got a book and he even gave both of us hand painted human body illustration of a book he was reassembling for free! Just so we will remember him! The next time I will go there only to meet him, he is such an amazing human being.”
“Garrison Art Center is an absolutely amazing organization that focuses on learning, community, creativity and growth. Over the last year they have generously welcomed Masha, a Ukrainian refugee staying with our family, into their teen classes. It gives her an outlet to express herself and a chance to meet local peers. I cannot say enough about GAC's commitment to their values, and the beauty they offer to Garrison and beyond.”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
584 NY-9D, Garrison“Gorgeous spot and super inspiring. I feel like it embodies some of the best parts of the lower Hudson valley; beautiful nature scenes of small Rocky Mountain streams and waterfalls. Their design aesthetic should be more widespread in my opinion.If you don’t want to take the paid tour, you can still park and see some of the grounds for a nice 15 min break off the road.”
“Interesting and unique pieces from local artists and more well know and interesting exhibits. Not very large but just enough to spend a few hours. It was a nice visit with some cool modern art pieces. The only thing I would say is the entry price should be a little lower. It was empty when we arrived which might account for the high entry price. Open only on sat and Sunday with limited hours. It was something different and unique to do on a sat.”
“Such an adorable bookshop full of used books across fiction, non-fiction, health, plays, and more. Even has an assortment of jewelry (I got a watermelon hair clip and a book), fun home decor items and more. Has a very calming, quaint, new agey vibe about it with a bean bag chair to stay a while and read. The owner’s mom was working the register while her son was away and gave great info on the books and the background of the store, which has been in business for almost two years. Will totally come back and buy some more.5 stars!!!”