Claryville and Liberty are about 30 and 20 minutes, respectively, from Livingston Manor, so there is overlap with the town profile for that area.

Calendar of Events

1. -11:00 a.m Every Thursday morning, Story time for the kindergarten and under set at Hamish & Henry Booksellers, Livingston Manor
   

2. -2010 Trout Parade, Sat, June 12. Livingston Manor. Such good fun for all! I still have the fish necklaces they gave out from last year. Floats, music, food. Don’t miss it!
   

3. - In late spring through autumn are wonderful farmers’ markets throughout the Catskills. Visit the Sullivan Co. Farmers’ Markets website for schedules and locations. Liberty’s Farmers’ Markets is on Darbee La., Fri. 3-6.30.
   

Directions to Livingston Manor, NY

See interactive Google map above. From NYC, take the NY State Thruway (87) either by taking the FDR to the Major Deegan, which becomes 87, or by taking the Lincoln Tunnel or GWB and cutting through NJ via 17 North, to 87. Exit the Thruway at exit 16 onto Route 17 West (Woodbury Common exit). After approx. 1 hr 30 mins, exit at 96 (Livingston Manor). From ramp take right and at stop sign go left. At gas station make right onto Main St.

Golf

Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club - Roscoe, NY. The club features a superb 18-hole championship course, designed by Sam Snead.

Grossinger’s Golf Club - Liberty, NY

Tarry Brae Golf Course - Loch Sheldrake, NY

Skiing, Belleayre

The closest downhill skiing is at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, NY, which is about 45 mins away. Season opens November 28, subject to weather, and late Jan, early Feb is Winter Festival Week ($10 lift tickets).

Concerts / Woodstock Museum

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an outstanding new addition to Sullivan Co., located on the site of the famous 1969 concert. It is an exquisite outdoor concert venue with spectacular farmland views, and now a new museum dedicated to the concert.

Catskills Photographs

For scenic photographs of Claryville, view Jennifer’s Flickr photo album.

Local Sights/Activities/Eateries/Businesses

• There is no doubt but that for many, Hamish & Henry Booksellers lures you in and time ceases to exist. The desire to grab multiple title from their stylishly laid-out shelves and tables and curl up on a cozy sofa there in the shop can be too strong to resist. For a few years they were the only new bookstore in Sullivan County, and could still be. But even if they’re not, surely they’re the best conceived and executed. A real asset to the town. Find their shop on Main St.

•Willow & Brown is to kitchen-y items what Hamish & Henry is to books. So if you need to exercise some retail therapy, you’ll find design-led gifts and good-looking and useful items for your kitchen. Also on Main St.

•There are several antiques stores nearby: In Liberty: Artisans Gallery Antiques, Town & Country, and Ferndale Antiques (just outside Liberty).

• Morgan Outdoors is a true blue camping/hiking shop, with fun bits besides. And the buyer’s taste is terrific, so there are lots of tempting items and good gifts, even for those who just like being outside.

• Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room: Dinner at Peekamoose is always a treat. Located in Big Indian, it’s a remarkably beautiful 55 min drive down along the DeBruce Rd to the Frost Valley Rd to rte 28. Go left and it’s about 1 mile on the left. Owners Devin and Marybeth Mills have renovated an old farmhouse into an inspired space of wood, glass and intriguing and playful artwork. The food is simply outstanding (not surprising given their experience at Picholine and Le Bernardin), and they make an effort to use local growers and the freshest ingredients available. Open Thurs-Mon, 4-10pm, (845) 254-6500.

• The Catskill Harvest Market focuses on bringing local produce, cheeses, meat, poultry, baked goods, and even soap to market, all with a wonderful retail flair. You’ll also find an exciting range of gourmet coffees and teas, candy and gift items. Now there’s a cute eatery, where you can nosh on divine sandwiches, etc. On rte 52 between Liberty & White Sulphur Springs.

Hiking / Biking / X-Country skiing Suggestions

1. -Lisa Lyons of Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor pens several brief but useful descriptions of worthwhile hikes in the western Catskills on our separate Hiking page.
   

2. -The new 3.1 mi. Liberty Rail Trail, great for hiking, biking, snow shoeing and x-country skiing has been created from the old tracks of the O&W Railroad, just outside Liberty Village. Their sister site, LibertyBikeTrail.org is another good source of info.
   

- Catskill Trailkeeper’s site offers brief descriptions of various trails nearby:

1. -Another worthwhile website is CatskillHiker.net which includes a comprehensive list of trails, including a number of which are near our rentals:
   

2.     Alder Lake listings (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Livingston Manor)
   

3.     Frick & Hodge Pond listings (Convenient to Claryville/Liberty/Livingston Manor rentals)
   

4.     Giant Ledge (Near Claryville rentals)
   

5.     Little Pond (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Livingston Manor)
   

6.     Long Pond listings (Near Claryville/Liberty/Grahamsville/Livingston Manor rentals)
   

7.     Mary Smith Hill listings (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Amber Lake Cottage)
   

8.     Red Hill Fire Tower (Claryville/Liberty/Grahamsville)
   

9. Their list of local hikes, which are more rigorous, are listed by peaks, including:
   

10.     Balsam (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse/Livingston Manor)
    

11.     Fir (Near Claryville)
    

12.     Peekamoose (Near Claryville)
    

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14. -Trails.com offers a glowing review of the Frost Valley YMCA’s x-country skiing trails.
    

Fly Fishing

Wulff School of Fly Fishing - The ne plus ultra for fly fishing in the Northeast. Lew Beach, NY.

Frost Valley YMCA

The largest YMCA in the country with over 4,000 acres, Frost Valley offers a wide variety of activities depending on the season (public does not have use during summer camp). Well worth exploring. (845) 985-2291:

1. •20 miles of mapped cross country skiing trails, rentals available
   

2. •Extensive hiking trails throughout the town
   

•Snow tubing

•Horseback riding

•Camp for children; and family weekends

Other Town Profiles

In & Around Claryville, Liberty

In & Around the Delaware River Valley

Willow & Brown, Livingston Manor