We recently caught up with business-owner Suzanne Oldakowski, who runs the Bavarian Manor Country Inn & Restaurant with her husband Stan, the Inn’s chef. The Inn is a long-time staple in the area, with boarding house roots dating back to 1865. However, the couple is now combining old-fashioned charm with 21st century solar technology to produce a more cost-effective—and environmentally-friendly—business model.
Read MoreBy Kate Seckinger, Columbia-Greene Media
Read MoreContact: Karl Heck, Community Development Specialist, Greene County EDT&P
(518) 719-3290
The Town of Prattsville will receive an award of $231,000 from the Economic Development Council to advance priority projects in 2015. More specifically, the funds will help implement the town’s NY Rising and Long Term Recovery plans, namely the design and construction of Phase 2 of the Schoharie Creek Trail Project. Phase 2 involves extending the trail to connect with the Historic Arnold House and Big Loop trail network. The project will also include building local capacity through staff support to create a more resilient and revitalized community.
Read MoreThe Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Olana State Historic Site are partnering to present a first‐of‐its‐kind exhibition of contemporary artwork entitled “River Crossings: Contemporary Art Comes Home.” The exhibit will be curated by Albany, NY born artist Stephen Hannock and renowned art historian Jason Rosenfeld, PhD.
Read MoreGreene County small businesses, Arts programs and elite cycling events are all getting a boost in 2015.
Read MoreThe devil is in the details. Marble, brushed nickel, original wood floors and hand hewn beams create a heavenly atmosphere in The Windham Spa’s new Nail Lounge in Windham, NY. Let yourself melt into plush handmade cushions while you lie back and soak your feet, taking in the Italian marble subway and honeycomb tiles paying homage to old New York style. You will be in very capable hands with the Spa’s wonderful staff of over a half dozen massage therapists, estheticians and nail technicians.
Read MoreJob numbers from the NYS Department of Labor showed a 500-job increase in Greene County during the month of December 2014 as compared with December 2013. This translates into 3.4% growth for the county, by far the highest growth percentage for a county in New York State in December, and up from the 3.1% growth reported back in November 2014.
Read MoreAmerican ginseng is a native North American wildflower with a multitude of health benefits. Catskill Mountain ginseng is considered the finest in the world. It is well recognized in Hong Kong and China. And very soon it will be readily available in Greene County, thanks to the passion and perseverance of renowned natural resource expert Bob Beyfuss, owner of “Green Envy Farm” in Freehold, NY.
Read MoreWith over 50 trails, an Inn, three restaurants, a golf course, spa, adventure park and a lift-served mountain bike park, Windham Mountain Resort has evolved into a true destination resort. After investing $7.1 million in 2013, Windham Mountain Resort continues to transform itself into a year round destination. “The 2 year investment of over $11.3 million dollars confirms a commitment to the growth of the resort and also to the quality of the experience we provide,” said President and General Manager Chip Seamans. “We are adding terrain and expanding services while updating and improving existing infrastructure.”
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