This fall, we’re pulling out all the stops for our fellow leaf peepers! In a special episode of Cidiot, we talked to Amy Zanne, chief scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, about the science behind why leaves turn—and wh…
Great whiskey is one of humanity’s great achievements. Layered, complex, and remarkably diverse in flavor, whiskey speaks to the place it comes from—and, at its best, transports you there. Hudson Valley whiskeys have this quality, and learning how t…
New York City has the energy, but Columbia County has the air. When Mat traded riding the subway for walking outdoor trails nearly more than 10 years ago, he didn't look back. But truth be told, even in he and Brian's latest move to the Hudson ar…
Easier access to the outdoors and stunning walks is a feature of moving from the city to the country. You don’t need to have a lot of property to really get outside. Now, cidiots need to learn the difference between a “hike” and a “walk.” As you hop…
Farmers' markets really bring the world together. Locals, visitors, and newcomers all mingle around a common cause: food, farms, and community. What a great way to meet local brands, pick up meat and fresh veggies for cooking that week, plus catch u…
Come Visit. I won't be as timely in planning this immediate weekend, but I hope this post can help you plan for your next visit to the Hudson Valley. Have an event or know of one you recommend? Send in suggestions via the contact page. THROUGHOUT …
Local news has been hit hard the last decade, and from shifts in reporting to the availability of free classifieds, there are a lot of reasons why. In addition to being a gossip, I like to know what's going on in my community to feel a part of it. …
Podcasts help you get to know a culture, an area, a region. For Rural Intelligence, I recently did a round-up of locally produced podcasts in the Berkshires, Litchfield County, Connecticut and the northern parts of the Hudson Valley. I thought I w…
New to town, Cidiot has been working on a list of what's open, which days for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and coffee in Hudson, NY. As Rich of Trixie's List gently cautions, this can be a Sisyphean task and quickly go out of date, so please …
If you're looking to bee seen and heard on Cidiot®, discover sponsorships and content partnerships to reach audiences in upstate New York, Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Sponsorships and content partnerships are designed to support Cidio…
Cidiot® is a contributor to the ongoing conversation about moving to the country, often providing advice, perspective, and laughs on what it looks like and how best to tackle it. Here's a partial list of media mentions that Cidiot has earned since …
If you’re one of the many New Yorkers traveling upstate for the weekend, you’re probably spending more time on the Taconic Parkway, I-87, or even the train, than you are at the gym. As part of Episode 122, Cidiot partnered with The Yoga House to bri…
Hudson Valley is a hotbed for production of films and TV. A great way to experience a place more deeply is through its arts, so maybe get to know the Hudson Valley better by watching the films and shows that exploit its gorgeous and gritty scenery. …
Cidiot partners with local businesses to help visitors and locals with visitors get the most out of their visit. Each post is a 72-hour weekend guide with where to go for meals, shopping, culture and beauty. Welcome to Chatham, NY. The Village of C…
Pride is here in 2024. Two years ago, in Episode 67, Cidiot did a special interview with OutHudson Executive Director Osun Zotique. Here’s what I have so far for 2024. Will be updating more over the next two weeks. Send in any additions via the Co…
Excited to keep sharing places to go around the Catskills and Hudson Valley. This advice comes via Ryan Penny, who opened Camp Catskill in Tannersville, NY. Tune into our conversation and his advice about experiencing "inside the blue line" on Cidio…
We’ve all seen or known folks leaving corporate to start small businesses. It’s exciting, full of promise and potential plus if you’re the owner, the power to work for yourself. The challenges though are just as big, including access to capital if y…
Insurance coverage can be confusing, and it gets worse when something bad happens. So I asked our new sponsor Scot Hastie of Pardee's Agency (A World Company) in Kingston for some help decoding and demystifying some of the thorniest questions listen…
There are several reasons to stock a winter pantry. For me, as an unabashed prepper, it’s good to have what I need on hand in case of a huge snowfall or simple laziness discourages me from going shopping. A second, more noble reason is from my husba…
The holidays are coming. It’s important and easier than you think to have vegan options on the table – for guests, for the animals, for the world we live in. As you probably know, Brian is the cook in our family and was vegetarian for a year and a …
I love focusing on local brands. And I want to not only know not only where my food comes from, but that it comes within a day’s drive. So I asked our new sponsor Sunflower Market for ideas on who to spotlight locally. Since 1978, family-owned and …
Whether you are up here in the Hudson Valley for a visit, or tired of working from home and need a place to get some work done, there’s a growing number of smart, fun, energetic, well-designed co-working spaces open to anyone. The Daily Yonder, rece…
Hudson Valley and the Catskills are famous for its festivals especially in the Fall, with its harvest and foliage and then cap-stoned by Winter. Here is a growing calendar and list of some you may know and others you should. What a great excuse to c…
A living, breathing list of books about moving to the country and making the most of it. Essays, memoirs, guides, histories, even some fiction. Most links go through the terrific independence book shop source Bookshop.org, with whom I’m an affiliate…