THE BOTSFORD BRIAR

While in Beacon, we stayed at the BOTSFORD BRIAR. With Shirley and Charlie as gracious hosts, one is sure to feel right at home. The Gardenia Room, hinted on an English Countryside theme with the soft floral accents pairing back to deep mahogany finishes...and there's nothing like starting a day off than breakfast in bed:) Having a knack for antiques and the fine detailing lost in modern-day replication, this place was like a museum in which hours can be spent admiring the decor.

Front Porch

Gardenia Room

Breakfast in Bed

Tie Dress made by Shirley

Tie Lamp made by Shirley

Sunset from the back deck

Weekend in Beacon

A quick ride away from the city, you will find yourself in small and quaint town with accents of Victorian influence. This is Beacon, NY. An art-filled, pocket sized town, sitting just East of the Hudson. With countless of activities to immerse yourself in, I stuck to the basics with nature, antiquing, and of course...eating.

The sunset on the train ride in

Yankee Clipper Diner

Candy Shoppe with factory behind

Cannoli Cupcake

Pretzel Bagel

GERADO'S Seafood:  

ARMARCORD:  Veal Meat Balls Tonnato: served over a sauce of blended tuna, mayo, lemon & olive oil, sprinkled with capers  

ARMARCORD:  Filet of Branzino: slow oil poached, served with carmelized endive and fingerling potatoes finished with orange-ginger-chili-glaze