The Stewie

It’s no secret that Athens is a summer waterfront destination in the Hudson Valley. Our River Grill is a hub for friends, neighbors, locals and visitors to gather dockside for a meal, drink, music, and camaraderie. If you didn’t know any better, you might think it all goes away for winter. But one of the most unique and special activities the Hudson River has to offer happens only in the coldest spells of a long winter, right here in Athens. Last winter, photographer Adam T. Deen took to the ice with the Club and captured the strength, grace and surrealism of ice boat culture. This winter, a solo exhibition of his ice boat photography will be on display at the Stewart House with an opening on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm. The exhibition will remain on display through the end of March (closed for the month of February).

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Another wonderful summer at The River Grill is in the books, and we’re excited to be back inside at The ca. 1883 Tavern. There’s a lot to look forward to this fall and winter - weekly specials, lots of live music, open mics, and the return of Supper Club with Isaak James.

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The air is changing and it’s a crisp reminder that we’ll be settling into shorter days with cool, cozy months arriving at our doorstep very soon. Before we tuck in for winter, let’s get out and enjoy one of nature’s most spectacular displays - autumn in the Northeast! The Catskills and Hudson Valley are top destinations for viewing fall foliage and the Stewart House is at the heart of it all, centrally located for quick access to the region’s best hikes, drives, strolls and activities.

Leaf peeping might be an annual tradition for you, or this could be your very first autumn in New York. So what’s your plan? Maybe you’re craving a strenuous hike to the highest peak, or you’d rather slow it down for the weekend by eating cider donuts and wandering through an apple orchard. Whatever the urge, we can point you in the right direction with our top picks.

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Athens and Hudson may be separated by the wide and mighty waters of the Hudson River, but they’ve also long been connected by it. The main artery between the two historic riverfront towns is now the mile-long cantilever Rip Van Winkle Bridge, but before that, a horse-powered ferry carried passengers back and forth. It’s been nearly one hundred years since the horse powered ferry days, but you can still take a ferry from between Athens and Hudson today.

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