Fall is a glorious season for a Hudson Valley stay, what with the abundant farm-fresh harvest and vibrant swaths of color painting the hillsides. There’s way too much to do and see for just one day.
For a home-away-from-home right in the center of it all, The 1850 House Inn & Tavern right on Main Street in the historic town of Rosendale is perfect for a weekend getaway.
For a home-away-from-home right in the center of it all, The 1850 House Inn & Tavern right on Main Street in the historic town of Rosendale is perfect for a weekend getaway.
The antique brick facade hearkens back to Rosendale’s long and deep history of hospitality, and you’ll find plenty of historic touches indoors, too, with black-and-white photographs of days gone by and nostalgiac furnishings.
History is perfectly blended with the comforts of 21st-century life: private baths, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, guest-controlled heat and A/C, and docking stations in ten luxe guest rooms.
For those who just love a good warm welcome, the staff has a well-earned reputation for going all out to make your stay flawless.
But who could stay in? You’re just fifteen minutes from the miles of hikes of the Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve. You can visit Mohonk Mountain House and enjoy the elegant property as a day guest, or head fifteen minutes north and immerse yourself in Kingston’s historic Rondout and/or Uptown districts, packed with eats and arts and boutiques.
The 1850 House is only 90 miles from Midtown Manhattan, and if you’d rather not drive, Adirondack Trailways stops within walking distance of the hotel (and right next door to the bicycle rental shop). Check in and decide what to do first: a hike to the top of Joppenbergh Mountain, right across the street, or a walk up to the historic Rosendale Trestle, built for the Wallkill Valley Railroad and now part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail? The view from either spot is pure postcard gorgeous.
Also walkable: the sweet, eclectic central hamlet of Rosendale. There’s a community-run, nonprofit theatre that offers a schedule packed with gems: art films, music films, old silents, imports, indies, and live performances. There’s top-notch vegetarian fare and live music, a far-out and finely curated vintage shop run by a design maven who does bold and bizarre things with her windows, a Tibetan shop, a terrific book store, an artisanal bakery, and fine imported cheese.
Check in and decide what to do first: a hike to the top of Joppenbergh Mountain, or a walk up to the historic Rosendale Trestle.
They’ve earned that solid five stars on TripAdvisor, won Best of Hudson Valley, and, along with the town of Rosendale, they will win your heart, leaving you with glorious memories and a longing to return.
This is a spirited and wise place, and you’re right at the epicenter, especially as The 1850 also serves as the hamlet’s neighborhood pub on Thursday through Sunday nights. Sample fine local craft beverage and signature cocktails, and experience Chef Kyle’s creative way with the best local ingredients. House burger with some hand-cut truffle fries? Something vegetarian, gluten-free, or otherwise specialized? Chef Kyle’s got you.
Until late-October, weather permitting, you can eat and drink on the spacious back deck overlooking the Rondout Creek—a view that makes this more than just a typical tavern. The 1850 celebrates holidays with special drinks, eats, and amusements, hosts musicians and trivia nights, as well as author events and watch parties.
And as a hotel guest, you can live it up at the tavern, and then retreat upstairs to your crisp, clean bed made up with exquisite linens.
The 1850 House is a favorite spot for those who are celebrating milestones—the staff collaborates on event planning with the historic, artsy-chic restored church across the street that can hold 120. And for those who just love a good warm welcome, the staff has a well-earned reputation for going all out to make your stay flawless. This is Ulster County boutique hospitality at its finest: elegant without being fussy, informed without being intrusive, surrounded and infused by beauty, art, and joy. They’ve earned that solid five stars on TripAdvisor, won Best of Hudson Valley, and, along with the town of Rosendale, they will win your heart, leaving you with glorious memories and a longing to return.
the 1850 house inn & tavern
435 Main Street, Rosendale
845-658-7800
the1850house.com
