This 14-guestroom lodge in Sullivan County offers a high-concept culinary experience not for the faint of heart. With nine courses designed around the seasons, chefs guide diners through flavors and ingredients native to the Northeast. Nothing here is predictable, but past menus have showcased razor clams, venison, and foraged mushrooms.    

Most people know the Bashakill wetlands as a lovely place to spy bald eagles and herons as you paddle your kayak through the natural channels. But what’s not as well-known is the gem of an après-kayak venue across the road. Bashakill Vineyards, with its 13 varieties of organic wine (with names like Red Fox and Read more...