Hike, bike, explore, experience peaceful farmlands and gardens in the delightful hamlet of North Chatham. Enjoy the entire 2nd floor guest suite with king size bed and private bath including shower. A special place set off from the main road. Convenient to New York State Thruway 90, 87, Taconic Parkway, Albany, Boston, the Berkshires, New England and the Empire State Trail. The space You have your own front door. The staircase is to your immediate left. The entire second floor is your suite with a king size bed, sitting area, and bathroom. You are free to use downstairs living room, kitchen, patio and gardens. I like to greet guests to welcome and help with their journey. I’ve met wonderful people over the years! Guest access Easy access: 10 minutes to New York State Thruway 90. 20 minutes north of Hudson, NY. 25 minutes from the Taconic Parkway exit for Chatham 30 minutes to Albany airport Visit: In the Berkshires: The Norman Rockwell Museum, The Red Lion Inn, Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens 'The Mount', Hancock Shaker Village. In Columbia county: Columbia Land Conservancy areas, Hudson antiques and food, Kinderhook, Chatham, quaint towns and villages. Hiking and biking abound. Explore New York State historic sites along the Hudson like Olana. During your stay I will guide you to the best Hudson Valley and Berkshire experiences. Also a very convenient stop-off point to/from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Boston. 20 minutes to Albany (North) and 20 minutes to Hudson (south). Other things to note For those biking on the Empire trail, you are .3 mile to my home in North Chatham.