The Abbey Inn & Spa

Where to Stay - The Abbey Inn & Spa, Peekskill, New York 

Bring on the romance at The Abbey Inn & Spa, a charming luxury hotel with 42 opulently furnished rooms and suites, a well-appointed Spa, an acclaimed fine dining farm-to-table restaurant, Apropos Restaurant & Bar, hiking trails, complimentary bicycles, and a seasonal outdoor pool. 

Situated on 65 acres on the top of historic Fort Hill in the heart of Peekskill with panoramic views of the Hudson River Highlands, The Abbey Inn & Spa provides a host of activities and experiences to appeal to guests in every season. 

Front Lawn Gazebo

We stayed at The Abbey Inn & Spa on Friday, September 22, 2023, and instantly fell in love with this unique and very special, Inn. The property was once the former convent and chapel of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary from 1902 until 2003, when the nuns moved their location. Developer Martin Ginsberg purchased the property and beautifully restored the historic property to create a luxury boutique hotel, which opened in March of 2020. Having spent a lovely, romantic weekend there, no wonder it's a darling for weddings. 

Stroll, Sit, Enjoy The Abbey Inn & Spa

Read in-depth about our experience staying at The Abbey Inn & Spa  in more detail in the Hotels and Resorts  section. 

For more information or to make a reservation at The Abbey Inn & Spa, please visit their website: www.theabbeyinn.com 

The Abbey Inn & Spa
900 Fort Hill Road
Peekskill, New York 10566
United States
Telephone: +1914-736-1200
Toll-Free: 1-833-242-9888
Fax: +1-914-739-3705
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Website: www.theabbeyinn.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheAbbeyInnandSpa/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/abbeyinnandspa/ 

Where to Dine - Apropos Restaurant & Bar at The Abbey Inn & Spa, Peekskill, New York 

Apropos Restaurant & Bar

When it comes to romantic dinners, Apropos Restaurant & Bar located at The Abbey Inn & Spa, knows its way to your heart. We had a lovely and very romantic dinner at the restaurant on Friday, September 22, 2023, where its farm-to-table focus was evident in the locally sourced ingredients used to create their spectacular dishes. 

Executive Chef Danielle L. Ceruzzi, along with Sous Chefs Luis Hernandez and John Glaza are the talents in the kitchen, and two of the many highlights from our dinner included the Halibut with Pea Puree, Creamy Fennel & Leek Couscous, and Sundried Tomato, and the Grilled Hangar Steak accompanied by Chilled Corn Salad, Jonah Crab, Roasted Peppers, Herb Butter, and Crispy Onion from the Large Plates section of the menu. 

Halibut with Pea Puree

Apropos Restaurant & Bar is open for Breakfast Monday, and Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 am until 10:00 am, Lunch on Monday, and on Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Dinner Monday - Saturday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. 

Read in-depth about our dining experience at Apropos Restaurant & Bar  in the Restaurants  section. 

For more information on Apropos Restaurant & Bar, please visit their website: www.aproposrestaurant.com 

Apropos Restaurant & Bar
900 Fort Hill Road
Peekskill, New York 10566
United States
Telephone: +1-914-739-3546
Website: www.aproposrestaurant.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AproposRestaurantBar
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/aproposrestaurant 

Things to Do in Peekskill 

Discover History at The Peekskill Museum 

The Peekskill Museum

To become acquainted with Peekskill's interesting history, we visited The Peekskill Museum on Saturday, September 23, 2023, and took a tour with John J. Curran, Museum Vice President, and learned about the interesting history of Peekskill and its historical prominence in the Revolutionary War. 

Located in the former residence owned by Dwight Stiles Herrick, the Queen Anne Shingle Style house was designed by William Rutherford Mead, who went to Amherst with Mr. Herrick. Interesting to note about William Rutherford Mead is that he later joined Charles McKim and Stanford White, in the legendary architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, who designed many New York City landmarks including Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Metropolitan Club, The Morgan Library, the University Club of New York, and many others. 

While the house is interesting architecturally, it is the contents and artifacts that will intrigue historians, as well as delight visitors of all ages. A few of the many Museum highlights include objects from the Revolutionary War, as well as clothing and shoes, a beautiful dollhouse, dolls, toys, canes, walking sticks, and a "high wheeler bicycle," and so much more. Do make time to visit The Peekskill Museum and take an insightful step back in time. 

Read about our experience at The Peekskill Museum  in the Arts & Antiques  section. 

Hours and Admission: Open Saturdays from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Admission: $5, Free for members. Appointments are available by calling the Museum. 

For more information on The Peekskill Museum, please visit the website: www.peekskillmuseum.org 

The Peekskill Museum
124 Union Avenue
Peekskill, New York 10566
United States
Telephone: +1-914-736-0473
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Website: www.peekskillmuseum.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/museum10566/ 

Experience the Art Scene at Hudson Valley MOCA 

Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art

Art abounds in Peekskill with museums, galleries, and outdoor installations. and one of the best places to experience it is at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA). We visited the Museum and took an interesting tour with Jo-Ann Brody on Saturday, September 23, 2023 

"The Design of Pursuit"
by Chris Jones

The Exhibition "How We Live, Sculpture and Video from The Marc and Livia Straus Family Collection" featured 37 artists from 21 countries. There were many impressive highlights in the Exhibition including the large-scale work entitled "Royal Babariga, 2002" measuring 124 x 120 x 8 inches and made with 15,875 ceramic palm kernel shell beads, stoneware clay bodies, recycled glasses, and copper wire, by ceramic artist Ozioma Onuzulike (1972) from Nigeria. 

"To hear a pin drop you must be silent"
by Patricia Miranda

Also interesting was a work entitled, "The Chief Justice (3), 2018" created by Moffat Takadiwa (1983) from Zimbabwe, using computer keys, which measures 98.5 x 39.4 x 7.9 inches. 

Hours and Admission: Open Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Museum Members: $20, Non-Members: $30, Peekskill Residents: $25 with proof of Peekskill residency, Veterans and Active-Duty Military: $25, Seniors: $25, Students: $20, Children under 8: Free with adults, Tours for 8-10 Individuals: $250, 10-20 Individuals: $350. 

Read about our experience at Hudson Valley MOCA  in the Arts & Antiques  section. 

Hudson Valley MOCA
1701 Main Street
Peekskill, New York 10566
Telephone: +1-914-788-0100
Website: www.hudsonvalleymoca.org
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HudsonValleyMOCA/
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/hudsonvalleymoca 

We also visited the Peekskill Sculpture Park, part of Public Art in Peekskill, located on the riverfront opposite the Peekskill Metro-North train station, with its impressive "Jan Peeck's Vine PEEKSKILL" created by artist Joy Taylor. One of the centerpieces of the park is the large-scale bronze sculpture of a male diver by American Artist and Sculptor Carol A. Feuerman (1945) entitled, "The Golden Mean" created in 2012. 

"The Diver"

Also interesting was Dutch Artist and Sculptor Serge Onnen's (1965) sculpture entitled, Planetariummonetarium, created in 2009, and the large round painted stainless steel hoop entitled "Beyond, 2012" created by artist Basha Ruth Nelson that creates a visual frame for enjoying the river and the landscape. 

"Beyond"

The Peekskill Sculpture Park is free. 

Things to Do in Croton-on-Hudson, New York 

Thompson's Cider Mill 

Thompson's Cider Mill 

Apples, apple cider, and cider donuts are the essence of Autumn in Hudson Valley. We visited Thompson's Cider Mill on Friday, September 22, 2023, and met with owner Geoff Thompson, who started making cider in 1975, to learn more about the fascinating art of making apple cider and hard apple cider. We took a tour of the orchard and did some serious fresh and hard cider tastings. Of course, we brought home a large bag of apples, as well as a selection of fresh and hard ciders to remember our very tasty visit. 

Let's pick some apples

Thompson's Cider Mill handcrafts fresh cider, and 9 types of dry and semi-dry ciders in small batches. They are open seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at 335 Blinn Road, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, where they sell apples, cider, and 9 varieties of dry and semi-dry hard ciders. 

They also sell their products at Thompson's at Fable Farm, seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Farm is located at 1311 Kitchowan Road (Route 134), in Ossining, New York. They sell fresh apple cider, donuts, apples, pies, and baked goods. Note: They do not sell hard cider at the Farm. 

Read more about our experience at Thompson's Cider Mill  in the Gastronomy  section and Liquor Cabinet  section. 

To learn more about Thompson's Cider Mill or to purchase their products, please visit their website: www.ThompsonsCiderMill 

Thompson's Cider Mill
335 Blinn Road
Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520
Telephone: +1-914-409-3433
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Website: www.ThompsonsCiderMill
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ThompsonsCiderMill
Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/230232408 

The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE (seasonal - September - November) 

The Great Jack-O-Latern BLAZE

If you love to celebrate Halloween, The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE - Hudson Valley at Van Cortland Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA should be on your radarscope. We went to see BLAZE on Friday, September 22, 2023, and could not believe our eyes with the impressive displays of thousands of expertly carved pumpkins that went well beyond our expectations. The show runs until November 19, 2023, and is a "must see" Halloween experience. Fun for all ages! Happy Halloween! 

Tickets to The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE must be purchased in advance. Please visit the website for ticket information: www.hudsonvalley.org. There is free on-site parking at the event. 

The Great Jack-O-Lantern BLAZE
Van Cortland Manor
525 South Riverside Avenue
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Telephone: +1-914-631-8200
Website: www.hudsonvalley.org 

New Croton Dam - Enjoy the Beautiful Vistas 

New Croton Dam 

We took a morning stroll over the New Croton Dam walkway that was finished in 1906. Construction on the New Croton Dam started in 1892 and took 14 years to complete. It offers visitors magnificent views of the lush landscape surrounding the water. It is the perfect location to enjoy the Autumn scenery when the leaves don their finest colors of red, orange, and gold, in Winter when the trees are covered in a pristine blanket of snow, in Spring when the tree buds awaken, or in the heat of Summer to appreciate the cool breezes blowing across the water. 

Croton Gorge Park
Route 129
Cortlandt, New York 10566
If Using Online Maps:
35 Yorktown Road
Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520 

For more information on visiting Croton Gorge Park, please visit the website: https://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-gorge-park 

Other Ideas - Peekskill, New York 

Peekskill Farmers Market - Saturdays in Season 

The Peekskill Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from the beginning of June until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Located on Bank Street, the market is open from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm, rain or shine, and offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, artisanal goods, and more. 

Peekskill Farmers Market
Bank Street
Peekskill, New York
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeekskillFarmersMarket 

Location, location, location: Peekskill is conveniently located approximately 20 miles from Westchester, New York, 31 miles from Poughkeepsie, New York, 37 miles from Greenwich, Connecticut, 39 miles from Hyde Park, New York, 44 miles from Manhattan, New York, 65 miles from Newark, New Jersey, 80 miles from New Haven, Connecticut, 113 miles from Albany, New York, and 142 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

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Visit Peekskill and create your own postcard

Read more about Peekskill and the area in the Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Restaurants, Gastronomy, Liquor Cabinet, Adventures, and Arts and Antiques sections. 

For more information on the Hudson Valley, please visit the website: www.HudsonValley.org and www.VisitWestchesterNY.com 

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