Dutchess County Program Ideas

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Alps Sweet Shop

269 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

845-831-8240

https://alpshudsonvalley.com/

Alps Sweet Shop, makers of fine chocolates and confections, family owned and operated since 1922, welcomes you to our online store. Order classic, artisanal, and seasonal chocolates and sweets handmade in the Alps factory on Main Street in Beacon NY, the heart of the Hudson Valley.

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Arts Mid-Hudson

696 Dutchess Turnpike

Suite F

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-454-3222

https://www.artsmidhudson.org/

Arts Mid-Hudson, the preeminent nonprofit arts service organization serving Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties invites you to join us! Arts Mid-Hudson’s initiatives engage and promote the arts across the Mid-Hudson region, benefiting our artists, arts organizations and communities.

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Bannerman Castle

2 Red Flynn Drive

Beacon, NY 12508

845-203-1316

https://bannermancastle.org/

Historical Site Tour

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. is a not-for-profit “Friends” organization of volunteers working with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The Trust is dedicated to bringing together resources and funding to stabilize the buildings on Pollepel Island. The Trust raises awareness and educates the public and government organizations on the value and history of the island. The Trust raises funds for repairing the island, and creating a master plan and eventually stabilizing the structures. The Trust is working to make the island safe for volunteers and for the public to enjoy as an educational, cultural, historical and recreational facility promoting heritage tourism in the Hudson Valley.

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Bardavon Theater

35 Market Street

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-473-5288

https://www.bardavon.org/

The Bardavon offers affordable, world-class arts education programs, music, dance, theater, Live in HD broadcasts, and classic films for the diverse audiences of the Hudson Valley. We present renowned and emerging performers in productions that inspire, entertain, and educate people of all ages, ethnicities and incomes. We also stage free outdoor arts events in local communities. These and all of our activities boost community pride, urban revitalization and cultural tourism, strengthening the quality of life for all.

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Barton Orchards

63 Apple Tree Lane

Poughquag, NY 12570

845-227-2306

https://www.bartonorchards.com/

Barton Orchards is a 180-acre working farm and orchard with a tap room, market, bakery, and event space, that has been in the Barton family for three generations. We are known as Hudson Valley’s premier Pick Your Own, a magical destination located about an hour north of New York City.

While you’re here, visit our farm animals, concessions, dog park, and playgrounds. The Haunted House, Fun Park with Mega Slide, Corn Maze, and Hayrides are experiences offered during our fall festivals and are fun for everyone.

The farm is also the perfect setting for hosting large corporate events and private functions inside our beautiful event spaces.

The farm is open seasonally with a wide variety of festivals, events, and live music, so please be sure to check out our Event Calendar for details.

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Beacon Performing Arts Center

101 Matteawan Road

Beacon, NY 12508

845-350-BPAC

https://www.beaconperformingartscenter.com/

Beacon Performing Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational theatre company in Beacon, NY. We are professional theatre artists who are passionate about sharing our love of storytelling with children of all ages! At Beacon Performing Arts Center, whether in the classroom or on the stage, we foster:

self confidence Creativity expression boldness imagination team-work and most of all... fun!

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Bridge Music Inc.

14 Gerald Drive

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

https://josephbertolozzi.com/bridge-music/

Joseph Bertolozzi’s public art project Bridge Music is a unique sound-art installation featuring the Mid Hudson Bridge as the instrument itself.

Launched during the 400th anniversary celebrations in 2009 of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson River, Bridge Music was created by sampling the sounds of bridge’s surfaces (guard rails, girders, etc.) with various mallets and using those sounds to compose new works, making the Mid Hudson Bridge the largest percussion instrument in the world. The music contains no other tones than those of the bridge itself

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Chilly Willy's Ice Cream Trucks

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845-454-6862

https://chillywillysicecream.com/

Our goal at Chilly Willy's is to serve you with the cleanest and most beautiful ice cream trucks you'll ever see. Throughout the years. we've all seen ice cream trucks that looked like they just rolled out of a junk yard. Our garage- kept trucks are the nicest looking trucks on the streets, and a big hit for just about any event you can dream of. Please be sure to click on the tabs below and see for yourself why we are New York's number one choice.

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Clover Brooke Farm

175 Ruskey Lane

Hyde Park, NY 12538

https://cloverbrookefarm.com/

We'll be the first to admit that visiting a llama and alpaca farm is not usually the first item on everyone's bucket list (it's most certainly not your usual recreational activity), but the experience is worth every second. So we'll help you make the most of your experience while at Clover Brooke Farm. You can come and take selfies and experience hiking with llamas (and alpacas), our personable, charismatic four-legged friends. Some say

“Best value in town, spending close to two hours with these incredible animals, truly an unique experience” written by Amy T.

Make sure to take advantage of this and book your slot today!

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Cocoon Theatre

9-12 Vassar St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-452-7870

https://www.cocoontheatre.org/

WHO WE ARE
Cocoon Theatre is an educationally-minded, non-profit, member-based, performing arts organization dedicated to bringing fine visual & performing arts classes, workshops & performances to all ages. With an emphasis on exploring the creative process, we choose thought-provoking, relevant material, with a wish to foster the growth of the individual, and to share in the building of sound communities and a strong world society.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to give ourselves to the creation of safe environments and opportunities, where individuals can explore themselves, the world, and the relationship between the two, through the visual and performing arts.

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Common Ground Farm

79 Farmstead Ln

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845-231-4424

https://www.commongroundfarm.org/farm

Common Ground’s three main branches work together to address food access and education on the farm, in schools and cities. Our method reflects our belief that a multifaceted approach is needed to address food insecurity in the 21st century.

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County Players Fall Theatre

2681 W. Main St.

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845-298-1490

https://countyplayers.org/

County Players was born in 1958.
During our lifetime, we have presented over 200 productions and have served thousands of theatregoers who continue to reward our efforts with their loyal attendance. Clearly, they share our belief that we provide excellent theatre. In 1977, we acquired the old Academy Theatre in the Village of Wappingers Falls, and through countless hours of volunteer efforts, we have turned a crumbling relic into a living theatre – The County Players Falls Theatre. We paid off our mortgage, continue to make improvements to our building, and still manage to keep our prices at an affordable level.

Our promise for the future is to continue on the path of fiscal responsibility, theatrical improvement, and entertainment!

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Culinary Institute of America

1946 Campus Drive

Hyde Park, NY 12538

845-452-9600

https://www.ciachef.edu/cia-new-york/

Get a behind-the-scenes look into our world of food with our CIA Experience. Participate in an interactive demonstration where you’ll explore the science of taste. Tour Roth Hall, the building where culinary magic happens, and be transported to exceptional moments in food history. Connect with CIA students in an exclusive Q&A session. Wednesday and Friday at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

9 Vassar St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-486-4571

https://cunneen-hackett.org/

The mission of the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is to meet the artistic and cultural needs of the Hudson Valley by showcasing professional and community artists in theatre, music, dance and the visual arts as well as to preserve two historically significant and beautiful Victorian age buildings - #9 Vassar Street and #12 Vassar Street - that provide a variety of performance, exhibition and office spaces.

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Dutchess School of the Performing Arts

46 Noxon Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-849-2966

https://www.dutchessperformingarts.com/

Dutchess School of Performing Arts, located at 46 Noxon Road in
Poughkeepsie, NY opened in September of 2013 under the artistic
direction of Denyse Looney.

Since that time we have been offering personalized, professional instruction to dancers of all levels and interests in LaGrange, Wappingers and throughout the Hudson Valley. We believe that dance is a celebration, not a competition and strive for quality not quantity.

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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill)

106 Valkill Park Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

845-229-9115 Ext. 2037

https://www.valkill.org/visit

Tour Val-Kill Cottage

Val-Kill Cottage is open for tours year round by the National Park Service. Please check here for the latest tour times or to schedule a group. We highly recommend you reserve your tour online ahead of time here - as tours often sell out early in the day. Inside you will experience the only place Eleanor Roosevelt felt was her home and learn about the guests who filled Val-Kill on a regular basis. Check Tour Schedule >

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Escape Time Adventures

939 Route 376

Suite 2

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845-592-0348

https://escapetimeadventures.com/

Escape rooms offer an opportunity for you and a group of friends or coworkers to enjoy a day of solving mysteries and working as a team. If you're looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, try an escape room team-building adventure. Escape Time has five uniquely themed rooms for you to solve in Wappingers Falls, NY.

All of our rooms are high-quality. We know how to make games fun! We've been in the industry for over 40 years creating interactive family entertainment around the country. It's our passion to design and deliver the ultimate escape room experience. We are confident you won't be disappointed.

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FDR Presidential Library and Museum

4079 Albany Post Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

845-486-7770

https://www.fdrlibrary.org/

The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.

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Fishkill Farms

9 Fishkill Farm Road

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

845-897-4377

https://www.fishkillfarms.com/

Fishkill Farms is a 270-acre apple orchard and vegetable farm located in East Fishkill, New York, that has been in the Morgenthau family for over 100 years. Our homegrown organic vegetables and eco-certified fruit can be found year-round at our farm store and through our seasonal pick-your-own operation, as well as our CSA program and several farmer’s markets in the Hudson Valley and New York City. Starting with peas and strawberries in the spring and culminating with apples and pumpkins in the fall, the farm provides family-friendly outdoor fun for the local community.

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Fortunes Ice Cream

55 Broadway

Tivoli, NY 12583

845-757-5899

https://www.fortunesicecream.com/

When we moved back to Tivoli in 2015 with our two young children, we wished there was a scoop shop to get fresh, seasonal, locally made ice cream in the area. We said 55 Broadway was the perfect place for an ice cream shop, and if it was available, it would be a sign. A month later, we found out we could move in. We seized the opportunity, never having done anything like this before, because we knew one thing- Brian makes really good ice cream. This was our FORTUNE.

We want to share with you what we happily make for our own family; fresh, seasonal, quality ice cream that is fun and delicious. We want to be a place where you gather and enjoy something together. Our little town is magic.

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Glazed Over Donuts

315 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

845-765-0505

All of our donuts come with any combination of one (1) glaze, one (1) topping and one (1) drizzle. Glazes include: Original Glaze, Caramel, Chocolate, Lemon, Maple, Nutella, Peanut Butter and Strawberry Toppings include: Almonds, Bacon, Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon Sugar, Coconut Fruity Pebbles, Graham Cracker, Marshmallows, Oreo Crumbs, PB Chips, Powdered Sugar, Pretzels and Sprinkles Drizzles include: Caramel, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry, Grape Jelly, Maple Syrup and Honey (All prices include tax).

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Greig Farm

227 Pitcher Lane

Red Hook, NY 12571

845-758-8007

https://www.greigfarm.com/

Greig Farm is a family farm located in Red Hook, NY. We think of the farm as an agricultural park. We welcome our community to visit the farm to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables, walk along our scenic farm trails, and spend a day here with friends and family. We’re proud to have been stewards of this land since 1942.

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Harlem Valley Homestead

147 Old Forge Road

Wingdale, NY 12594

https://www.harlemvalleyhomestead.com/

Harlem Valley Homestead is a working farm that provides education and land-based experiences. We help people foster a direct connection with the land that feeds us.

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Howland Cultural Center

477 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

845-831-4988

http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org/

The non-profit Howland Cultural Center is the 'Jewel of Beacon’ fostering art, culture, and history since 1979. We own, preserve, and operate the historic 1872 Richard Morris Hunt building designed as the Howland Circulating Library. The Howland Cultural Center has earned its reputation for its exceptional acoustics and the Northcutt Hall gallery. The galley is open free to the public during weekends and by appointment. Our organization relies solely on the work of volunteers with no paid staff. We offer our building space and services as a resource for other nonprofits, community groups and rental space for private events.

The City of Beacon continues its revitalization and is a magnet for the arts. The Howland Cultural Center helped pave the way for its renaissance beginning in 1979 and continues to play an important role advocating for historic preservation through action.

For 45 years, our nonprofit has brought people together in the spirit of diversity. We promote and encourage local artists of the Hudson Valley and beyond and showcase their unique artistic talents. We produce many of our own events, co-produce with others who come with their ideas. The Howland is currently home to the Howland Chamber Music Circle concert series and the Tioronda Garden Club. Along with housing events solely produced by outside production who showcase the historic Howland for their venues. (See Venue Rentals)

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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

724 Wolcott Ave

Beacon, NY 12508
845-265-8080

https://www.clearwater.org/hike/

Clearwater’s new Hike and Learn program aims to bring together Hudson River experts like scientists, advocates, planners, and historians with community members for formal and informal conversations about the science, history, and future of the Hudson River.

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Hudson Valley Pottery

6536 Spring Brook Avenue

Rhinebeck, NY

845-876-3190

https://www.hudsonvalleypottery.com/classes

Judi Esmond has been the owner and operator of Hudson Valley Pottery since 2013.

She has been making pottery or making photos since age 11 as a way to relax and be in the moment.

Judi received a BFA in Photography, BA in Art Education and a MA in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics, all from from SUNY New Paltz. Judi has been an adjunct museum educator with the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz. She is a k-12 certified art teacher and has worked in the New Paltz Central School District as an art teacher for nine years.

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Hudson Valley Renegades

Heritage Financial Park

1500 NY-9D

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845-838-0094

https://www.milb.com/hudson-valley

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Hyde Park Roller Magic

4178 Albany Post Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

https://hydeparkrollermagic.org/

845-229-6666

At HydeParkRollerMagic, our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and family-friendly environment for everyone to enjoy roller skating. We strive to create memories that will last a lifetime and promote an active lifestyle. We do amazing rollerskating birthday parties! If you're interested to learn more about our fun-filled 2 hours rollerskating parties click below 👇

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Innisfree Garden

362 Tyrrel Road

Millbrook, NY 12545

845-577-8000

https://www.innisfreegarden.org/

Innisfree Garden is a work of art. The nonprofit Innisfree Foundation contributes to a healthier, richer society by protecting and sharing this iconic historic landscape, its poetic design, innovative nature-based land management practices, and global artistic inspirations through engaging visitor experiences and programming.

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Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill

550 route 82

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

845-221-0488

https://joesdairybarandgrill.com/

We’re Joe’s Dairy Bar and Grill, and our mission is to provide over-the-top food and fun for busy families on the run, so that they can enjoy memory-making-meals that are oversized and imaginative.

We’re thrilled that everyone who visits Joe’s Dairy Bar and Grill know that they are getting the unique and enjoyable meals and desserts that today’s busy parents want their families to enjoy.

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Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

120 Broadway

Tivoli, NY 12583

845-757-5106

https://kaatsbaan.org

A SPACE FOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE
IN DANCE AND RELATED ARTS
IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

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Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center

14 Civic Center Plaza

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-454-5800

www.mjncenter.org

Mid-Hudson Civic Center Inc. is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational & enrichment opportunities to the Hudson Valley

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Mapleview Cafe

141 Overlook Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-849-0259

https://mapleviewcafe.wixsite.com/website

Cristina, Dominic and their two children Josephine and Christian are a young family from New York City. They moved to the beautiful Hudson Valley 4 years ago without knowing anyone or anything about the people or the area. They took on the adventure of owning and operating this well known gem of the Hudson Valley. Through operating Mapleview, they have fallen in love with the community, and are so excited to share their ice cream and food creations with everyone!

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Millbrook Arts Center

3327 Franklin Ave

Millbrook, NY 12545

845-677-5084

http://www.millbrookartsgroup.org

MISSION: THE MILLBROOK ARTS GROUP IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO PRESENT, ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND COORDINATE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, ARTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE VILLAGE OF MILLBROOK AND TOWN OF WASHINGTON.

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New Deal Creative Arts Center

Hyde Park, NY

845-229-6643

https://newdealarts.org/

The New Deal Creative Arts Center is a non profit organization located in Hyde Park, NY. We are a creative outlet exploring and celebrating all forms of art (fine, performing, visual, literary, etc) through workshops, classes, special events, and performances. Our main focus is accessibility and opportunity for artists and audiences of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

As the New Deal was a new outlook and opportunity for the American people, the New Deal Creative Arts Center will provide a new and exciting outlook and opportunity for artists and audiences.

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Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra

845-635-0877

https://www.ndsorchestra.org/

Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra was formed in 2006 to bring live orchestral music to northern Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley area.

Now celebrating its 18th season, the orchestra ranges from 40 to 50 performers, depending on the repertoire. Each season includes five main performances, along with a special concert events. Since the beginning, the orchestra has been conducted by Kathleen Beckmann who also serves as artistic director.

The orchestra regularly features internationally acclaimed guest artists and talented dance ensembles with the goal of offering the best live performances possible at family-affordable prices.

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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

9 Norton Road

Red Hook, NY 12571

845-752-3200

https://oldrhinebeck.org/

Cole Palen founded the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in 1958 with a handful of airplanes and a dream. He built it into a world-renowned destination as America’s first flying museum of antique aircraft. The Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum was established in 1993 as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization to continue Cole’s legacy. Our mission is preserving, restoring and flying the aircraft of the Pioneer, WWI, and Golden Ages of Aviation.

We entertain and educate by preserving over 80 vintage aircraft, many antique automobiles and motorcycles, and related memorabilia in a classic small town airport setting. Our static display Museum is open from May through October and we fly our History of Flight Air Show each Saturday, and WWI Air Show each Sunday, Mid-June through Mid-October.

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Pawling Concert Series

Trinity Pawling School, Gardiner Theater

Pawling, NY 12564

845-855-3100

http://www.pawlingconcertseries.org

We’re geared up for our 50th season of live music, this year including classical, a capella and jazz. We trust that you are just as excited as we are to hear excellent live music!

Concerts this year are in Gardiner Theater or Memorial Chapel on the Trinity-Pawling School campus, with handicapped access.

We’ve looking forward to seeing you in the fall!

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Poughkeepsie Farm Project

51 Vassar Farm Lane

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-516-1100

https://www.farmproject.org/

Our mission is to cultivate local leadership in sustainable farming, food access and education, and foster an inclusive, welcoming community for everyone.

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Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

60 Manor Avenue

Red Hook, NY 12571

845-758-7900

https://fishercenter.bard.edu/

The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in the beautiful Hudson Valley, about 90 miles north of New York City and 220 miles southwest of Boston.

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Robotics4U

845-554-3106

https://robotics4ucenter.com/programs/scouts/

Our workshops are designed to be highly engaging and dynamic. We focus on making the workshop content easy to understand and fun at the same time. We also try to incorporate different learning styles in our activities.

Our Scout workshops are well planned and structured supplemented with great educators with experience in conducting a successful workshop with their ideas to ensure that each and every troop member has a great time while they earn their badges.

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Samuel's Sweet Shop

42 East market Street

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

845-876-5312

https://samuelssweetshop.com/

Please visit us in the charming little town of Rhinebeck, N.Y! We love meeting our customers, from wide-eyed “little” kids awed by our colorful sweets to “big” kids taking a trip back in time with our nostalgic candies! We’ll welcome you with delicious coffee and teas, local hand-made chocolate barks and caramels, and retro treats!

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Sharpe Reservation

436 Van Wyck Lake Road

Fishkill, NY 12524

845-897-4320 ext. 10

https://freshair.org/rent-our-facilities/

Sharpe Reservation’s residential and outdoor education programs provide enriching experiences for children, and community groups, encouraging exploration, creativity and self-discovery. Every program can be customized to meet your own academic and social objectives.

There are a variety of facilities that easily accommodate the needs of groups of all sizes, up to 200 people. Our rustic lodges offer more intimate settings for smaller groups.

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Sisters Hill Farm

127 Sisters Hill Road

Stanfordville, NY 12581

845-868-7048

https://sistershillfarm.org/volunteer

You can anticipate a friendly atmosphere, engaging conversations and rewarding work. Working in the fields can be physically demanding; we are often kneeling while harvesting or weeding. Knee pads are recommended if you have sensitive knees. Other times you'll be standing and washing vegetables or packing vegetable shares in the shade of the barn. Both are especially fun on hot summer days! We have volunteers that range in age from 8 to 83 years old, so come on by the farm and see what it’s all about!

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Spins Bowl

https://spinsbowl.com/

Great Burgers with a side of bowling, axe throwing, massive redemption arcade, and laser tag, Spins Bowl has got you covered. Each destination delivers a unique and fun experience, with great food that families and friends will come for time and time again.

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SplashDown Beach

16 Old Route 9 W

Fishkill, NY 12524

845-897-9600

https://www.splashdownbeach.com/

America’s Biggest Little Water Park!

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Spoons Ice Cream

46 Eastdale Avenue

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-595-8277

https://www.spoonsicecreamandmore.com/

Our names are Kellie and Alyssa, sisters turned business partners, and we are the proud owners of Spoons Ice Cream.

We've combined our experience in the hospitality industry with our passion for customer service to provide you with an unforgettable experience in our store.

Our utmost priority is ensuring our guests receive top-notch care and premium-quality products, a principle we hold dear at Spoons Ice Cream.

We deeply value fostering connections with local businesses, hence our commitment to sourcing ingredients from nearby farms and vendors whenever feasible.

Stop in and say hello, we would love to get to know you and look forward to serving you!

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Stissing Center for Arts & Culture

2950 Church Street

Pine Plains, NY 12567

548-771-3340

https://www.thestissingcenter.org/about

Impact. Partner. Create.

Our mission is to seek to positively impact our community by partnering with artists, individuals, and organizations to create meaningful programs, events, and opportunities. As a center for diversity, culture, and civic life in a small town, The Stissing Center aims to support local economic revitalization and job creation in Pine Plains and the surrounding Hudson Valley region.

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Stone Ridge Orchard

3012 State Route 213

Stone Ridge, NY 12484

845-687-2587

https://www.stoneridgeorchard.com/

200-year-old historic working farm on 115 acres in the heart of the Rondout Valley.

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Tangent Theatre Company

Tivoli, NY 12583

845-230-7020

https://www.tangent-arts.org/

Tangent Theatre is a professional company based in the Hudson Valley and founded in New York City in 2000 by Dutchess County natives Andrea and Michael Rhodes, along with the late Keith Teller. Rooted in ensemble-oriented theater, Tangent presents plays that resonate. With stories that delve into the human experience, and incite and motivate us, we look to reach and challenge our audiences on a gut level. Whether existential rumination or kitchen sink drama, observational comedy or a series of interconnected one-acts, Tangent presents stories that center on character and truth.

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Tempered Chocolates

415 NY 376

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

845-592-1241

Tangent Theatre is a professional company based in the Hudson Valley and founded in New York City in 2000 by Dutchess County natives Andrea and Michael Rhodes, along with the late Keith Teller. Rooted in ensemble-oriented theater, Tangent presents plays that resonate. With stories that delve into the human experience, and incite and motivate us, we look to reach and challenge our audiences on a gut level. Whether existential rumination or kitchen sink drama, observational comedy or a series of interconnected one-acts, Tangent presents stories that center on character and truth.

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The Cakery Fishkill

1004 Main Street

Fishkill, NY

845-202-7281

https://www.thecakeryfishkill.com/partiesandclasses

We offer private parties for kids 10 years old and up, perfect for tweens, teens, and adults. A minimum of 6 guests is required to book a party and we can accommodate up to 12 guests. The fee for a private party begins at $80 per person and includes one activity incorporating the theme of your choice and use of the space for two hours. You are welcome to bring in food, snacks or beverages for your guests. We do not provide food, plates, cutlery or serving trays. A celebration cake will be an additional cost and can be available if requested in advance. We do not offer one on one decorating classes. All of our classes are decorating based, meaning no baking is involved, all of our items are prepared in advance of your arrival and together we turn your treats into masterpieces! All adult parties are welcomed to BYOB!

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The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

661 Route 308

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

845-876-3080

http://www.centerforperformingarts.org/

The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated, through its arts and education programs, to providing arts experiences for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

The CENTER will:

Maximize the use of its facility as a true community resource
Design and/or develop complementary arts programs at area schools
Provide opportunities for hands-on technical and performance training in all aspects of theatre arts leading toward presentation
Assist in the development of individual and group performers by offering them the opportunity to benefit from The CENTER's facility, rich technical resources, and professional expertise.

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The Chocolate Studio

494 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

845-765-1165

https://www.chocolatestudiobeacon.com/

What started out as a hobby for two sisters, Anne St. George and Regina Furphy, naturally grew into a small business as the addictive crunch of their homemade Gourmetibles — a cracker layered in caramel and chocolate — created a demand to produce more product than their kitchens could handle.

Today, The Chocolate Studio welcomes visitors to their storefront on Main Street in Beacon, NY, and offers the original Gourmetibles and a variety of other delicious treats, from chocolate bars and truffles to baked goods, candy, and an assortment of ice cream from Moo Moo's in Cold Spring, NY and vegan ice cream made in house with fresh cashew milk.

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The Doughnut Dolly

932 Dutchess Turnpike

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

845-625-0707

https://www.thedoughnutdolly.com/

During World War II, the courageous women known as “doughnut dollies” played a vital role in boosting soldiers’ morale on the front lines. These dedicated volunteers, often part of the American Red Cross, brought a sense of comfort by serving freshly baked doughnuts to weary service members. Their presence and tasty treats provided a brief respite from the hardships of war, reminding soldiers of the comforts of home and lifting their spirits in the midst of adversity.

My business aims to boost the morale of my community through my baking. While I am no longer working in the field of therapy, I believe that food can be a unique form of treatment, where the simple act of savoring flavors can bring joy and nourishment, providing a healing experience for both body and soul.

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Trevor Zoo

282 Millbrook School Road

Millbrook, NY 12545

845-677-3704

https://www.millbrook.org/trevor-zoo-home

Did you know that the Trevor Zoo is one-of-a-kind?
It is, in fact, the only zoo in this country that is located at a high school. The zoo was established in 1936 at Millbrook School, a coeducational independent high school in Millbrook, New York. Its founder, Frank Trevor, was Millbrook School’s first biology teacher and a man with a passion for sharing his love of wildlife with all people, especially children.

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Vanderbilt Mansion

81 Vanderbilt Park Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

https://www.nps.gov/vama/planyourvisit/index.htm

Hyde Park may be a small town, but there is so much to do during a visit to Vanderbilt Mansion, and the town Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt called home. With three national parks and the nation's first presidential library and museum, it will take more than a single day to see everything. Beyond Hyde Park, the region's Hudson Valley National Heritage Area is home to many museums, historic houses, gardens, nature preserves, and culinary adventures.

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Vassar Powerhouse Theater

124 Raymond Ave

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

845-437-5902

https://www.vassar.edu/powerhouse

For six weeks every summer, the Powerhouse Theater Program comes to life on the Vassar College campus to provide a nurturing environment in which passionate theater lovers from students to professional practitioners and audience members learn from one another. The Powerhouse Theater Training Program provides aspiring theater professionals a chance to immerse themselves in acting, directing, and playwriting. The program’s Training Company also offers free performances throughout the season. The Powerhouse Season brings developmental productions, workshops of plays and musicals, and readings of works-in-progress to the Vassar campus. The Powerhouse Program, along with its partner theater institutions and individual artists, creates a crucial community—one that gives time, space and voice to artists of the American theater.

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Vincent's Eat-Paint-Love Studio

331 Main Street

Beacon, NY

845-765-2255

https://eat-paint-love.com/

Most people already know that we are a boutique art studio offering guided painting classes for adult Sip & Paint and children of all ages; available for private parties and events; birthdays, bachelorettes, church events, fundraisers, corporate events or just for fun! But many do not know our story…

Located at 331 Main Street in Beacon, NY Eat.Paint.Love Studio first opened its door in 2013, becoming the first Sip and Paint in the lower Hudson Valley. It provided a fun space for people to create beautiful art and spend time with friends and family in a relaxing atmosphere.

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Wethersfield Estate & Garden

257 Pugsley Hill Road

Amenia, NY 12501

845-373-8037

https://www.wethersfield.org/

Nestled in 1000 acres of rolling hills in rural New York State, Wethersfield Estate and Garden provides visitors, visionaries, and artists, and an opportunity to reflect on the importance of natural and classical artistic beauty as a crucial means of human expression for our times.

We identify the next generation of horticulturalists working to create and employ innovative practices in gardening with a view to strengthening responsible Land stewardship, conservation, and more. Wethersfield Estate and Gardens partners with the most promising emerging creative talents as they interpret classical visual, performing, and literary arts for the 21st century.

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Wilderstein

330 Morton Road

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

845-876-4818

https://wilderstein.org/

Wilderstein is a not-for-profit house museum in Rhinebeck, NY. It was the home of Margaret Suckley, a cousin and confidante of Franklin Roosevelt, and is widely regarded as the Hudson Valley’s most important example of Victorian architecture.

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Zoe's Ice Cream Barn

1181 Route 55

LaGrangeville, NY 12540

845-454-7108

https://www.zoesicecreambarn.com/

Welcome to Zoe’s Ice Cream Barn, your go-to destination for the freshest and most delightful ice cream experience in LaGrangeville, NY! We take pride in crafting our own ice cream, ensuring it goes from Cow to Cone in just 3 days. At Zoe’s, we're not just an ice cream store; we're a destination for family fun and delicious treats.