3BR Country House on 18 Acres - Hudson Valley/Catskills - King Beds

Hi! We’re Marcus & Jamie—long-time Hudson Valley locals and the chef-owners behind Aroma Thyme Bistro, our award-winning, farm-to-table restaurant in nearby Ellenville (est. 2003). Marcus is a “Chef on a Mission,” and our hospitality philosophy is simple: clean, real ingredients; care for people and place; and the kind of thoughtful details that make travel feel effortless. We’ve welcomed guests for over two decades, earned recognition for sustainability as the region’s first Certified Green® Restaurant, and built deep relationships with small producers across the Valley and beyond.

When we’re not in the kitchen, we’re on the road with VIP Winery Vacations—our boutique, award-winning wine & gastronomy trips. We’ve personally visited 300+ wineries across six countries and love connecting guests to makers, hidden tasting rooms, and the stories behind the bottles. That curiosity spills into everything we do: hiking Minnewaska at sunrise, chasing waterfalls, talking mezcal and tequila, shopping farm stands, and finding the best coffee, bakeries, and markets in every town.

Hosting is a natural extension of our life’s work. We keep communication fast and friendly, spaces spotless, and amenities dialed—chef-level kitchens, plush linens, and a curated local guide so you arrive with an instant game plan. Want complete privacy? You’ve got it. Want a custom list of hikes, wineries, birthdays-done-right, or rainy-day plans for kids? We’re delighted to help. We also stay active in the community—supporting local events and makers—because this place has given us so much.

Most of all, we love watching guests exhale: families reconnecting around the table, friends laughing under starry skies, couples toasting a day on the trails. If that’s the kind of stay you’re after—easy, genuine, and grounded in real hospitality—we can’t wait to host you.

We chose this pocket of the Ellenville area because it puts you right where the Shawangunk Mountain Range begins—wild, quiet, and minutes from the Valley’s best trails—yet close to everything that makes the Hudson Valley fun and easy. Within a short drive you can be at Minnewaska State Park, Sam’s Point, the Ice Caves, Verkeerderkill Falls, and the O&W Rail Trail for hiking, biking, swimming holes, leaf-peeping, snowshoeing, and big starry skies at night.

Food and wine are our world, so proximity matters: our award-winning farm-to-table restaurant, Aroma Thyme Bistro, is just minutes away for a relaxed dinner, a celebratory night out, or a glass of something special after the trails. The Shawangunk Wine Trail is close, too, with tasting rooms and vineyard views in every direction—plus farm stands, orchards, bakeries, and weekend markets that make eating local effortless.

When you want a bigger outing, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (home of the Woodstock site) is an easy, scenic drive for concerts under the stars. Winter brings family-friendly skiing and tubing at Holiday Mountain, and the Resorts World Catskills casino is nearby for entertainment, dining, and a bit of sparkle when the mood strikes.

What we enjoy most about this neighborhood is the balance: you wake to birds and trees, sip coffee with mountain light, and still reach restaurants, shops, and essentials within minutes. Ellenville has a friendly, small-town feel—trailheads and waterfalls on one side; galleries, cafés, and our bistro on the other. Four seasons shine here: wildflowers and waterfalls in spring, lake days and fireflies in summer, blazing foliage and harvest festivals in fall, and peaceful, snow-dusted woods in winter.

In short, this location lets you choose your pace every day—adventure or ease, quiet porch time or live music, a vineyard sunset or a chef-cooked dinner close by. That’s why we built our life and hospitality here, and why we think you’ll love it, too.

Our place stands out because it pairs real privacy in nature with truly professional hospitality. This is a full, private 3-bedroom home on our 18-acre estate at the Hudson Valley/Catskills border—no shared spaces, just birds at dawn and starry skies at night. Two bedrooms have king beds for great sleep, and the chef-organized kitchen is stocked with quality cookware and sensible basics so cooking is easy after a day outside.

A major difference is who’s hosting you. We’re Marcus & Jamie, chef-owners of the award-winning, farm-to-table Aroma Thyme Bistro (est. 2003). Hospitality is our career and our calling—more mission than business—so you’ll feel the details: spotless standards, fast, friendly communication, clear instructions, and thoughtful touches that make travel effortless. Because the restaurant is just minutes away, our house guests receive a complimentary wine sampling at Aroma Thyme—our way of saying welcome and sharing what we love.

Location is the other superpower. We’re minutes to the best Shawangunk trails—Minnewaska State Park, Sam’s Point, the Ice Caves, Verkeerderkill Falls, and the O&W Rail Trail—so adventure never turns into logistics. You’re also close to the Shawangunk Wine Trail and great farm stands, bakeries, and breweries. Bigger outings are easy: concerts under the stars at Bethel Woods, family-friendly skiing/tubing at Holiday Mountain, and entertainment at the nearby casino.

Before you arrive, we share a curated local guide (secret overlooks, swimming holes, markets, and tasting rooms). During your stay, we’re available when you want help and invisible when you don’t—your privacy comes first. In short: a peaceful, well-set home; chef-level comforts; a complimentary wine welcome; and hosts who treat your trip with the care of a decades-long hospitality mission.