VOTE! 2022 HVNY Fall Photo Contest

Dec 12

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Scroll down + vote for your (1) favorite photo entry from the 2022 HVNY Fall Photo Contest. Winner(s) will be named in our weekly newsletter. Sign-up for it, here!

Photo by: Emily Perez
Location: Beacon Greenway Trail

Photo by: George Mandle
Location: Laughing Fork Farm in Highland

Photo by: Joshua Yaple
Location: Five State Lookout, Acra

Photo by: Mick Beideck
Location: North-South Lake

Photo by: Marina Johnson
Location: North-South Lake

Photo by: Carolyn Torella
Location: Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie

Photo by: Rebecca Collins
Location: Denman Mountain Trail, Ulster County

Photo by: John Hutchins
Location: Blackhead Range, Catskills

Photo by: Jennifer Wilkin
Location: 44/55 near Minnewaska

Photo by: Michele Weisman
Location: Accord

Photo by: Nancy Noto
Location: Lake Oscawana, Putnam Valley

Photo by: Virginia Lloyd
Location: Route 218 outside of West Point

Photo by: Alexandra Srikacha
Location: View from Untermeyer Garden

The winning photos + photographer will be named in our weekly newsletter, out on Mondays. Sign-up for it at hvny.info/sign-up

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"Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley: An Investigative Journey"

$24.95

The truth is out there, hidden in remote, tucked-away corners of the Hudson River Valley…Are you ready to uncover it?

In Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley, author Vin Dacquino strives to discover the true story behind three enigmatic folk legends: Sybil Ludington, Chief Daniel Nimham, and George Denny. Each was the central figure in a dramatic series of events; each became enshrined in local lore for their actions; each has had their true story obscured; and each may have left behind a spiritual residue. Follow Dacquino as he interviews local experts, explores areas where hauntings may have occurred--such as Carmel's legendary Smalley's Inn – and digs deep into historical archives to open new windows into the lives and possible afterlives of these three mysterious characters.

Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 15th November 2007
Format: Paperback

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Sybil Unisex t-shirt

$32.00

Hand-drawn illustration of the Hudson Valley’s Revolutionary War siren Sybil Ludington on 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester). Made to order. Price includes shipping.

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HVNY Take Me to the River hat

$32.00

Escape, in your head at least, to the riverside with this 100% chino cotton twill low-profile hat with adjustable strap and antique buckle. Made to order. Shipping’s free.

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Hudson River State Hospital, New York

$24.95

For 141 years, Hudson River State Hospital was home to tens of thousands of individuals suffering from mental illness.

Famous architects Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux drafted the main building in 1869. The facility grew from a 208-acre parcel in 1871 with seven patients to 752 acres with five dozen separate buildings containing nearly 6,000 patients in 1954. The main building was constructed on a Kirkbride plan, a treating philosophy centered around an ornate building of equal proportions staffed by employees who integrated dignity and compassion into health care. Famous architects Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux drafted the main building in 1869. The landscape was penned by Frederick Law Olmsted, perhaps best known for the design of New York City's Central Park. Ships for free directly from Arcadia Publishing.

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New! Hudson River Sailing by Steve Schwartz and Mr. James Malchow

$25.00

The history of New York is inseparable from the history of sailing on the Hudson River. Beginning with Henry Hudson in 1609 the Dutch and English extended their empires into the Hudson Valley and extracted its bounty via sail.

Control of the Hudson River was a lynchpin for American victory in the Revolutionary War and New York City's 19th-century rise to global prominence was powered by the sailing vessels on its waterways. Upriver, sloops and schooners delivered goods from the nation's interior and international whaling businesses operated from Hudson and Poughkeepsie and Kingston and Newburgh became noted shipbuilding centers. Yacht racing and ice yachting emerged as popular sports among wealthy families like the Astors and Roosevelts. Sailing clubs preserved these traditions into the 20th century. Since the 1960s, activists including Pete Seeger have used sailboats to galvanize a movement to revive the river ecosystem. Today, the river is home to new generations of sailors continuing these traditions into a fifth century.

Steve Schwartz has sailed and captained numerous sailing and motor vessels on the Hudson River since the 1970s. He and James Malchow are both captains on the Hudson River ferry sloop Woody Guthrie. Images in this book, collected from local libraries, historical societies, the New York State Archives, Library of Congress, and private collections, capture the people, places, and ships that have made the Hudson River an important sailing center for over four centuries.

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"Two Waters Meeting" by Allison Walker

from $34.00

This shirt features Allison Walker’s "Two Waters Meeting" piece, depicting two ocean tides coming together. “It is a piece about two lives, or two big ideas, coming together. I like wearing this over my heart and lungs, it feels like fresh breath & an open heart!”

Available as a Festival Crop, a Classic Tee or Lightweight Crewneck Sweatshirt

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"Walking on Water" Phone Case by Allison Walker

$37.00

"Walking on Water" is a recurring theme of Allison Walker’s, depicting the “walking-on-a-tidal-wave nature of spiritual journeys. The deep blue and bright gold represent a journey with range.”

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Forest Baths Framed Prints

$49.00

Design by Peekskill resident Evan Rosen
50% of all proceeds will be donated to The Lenape Center

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia

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"Beach Path" by Teri Siegel

$80.00

11x14 inches, matted, unframed, fine art Giclee print. “I try to escape to the beautiful beaches in the New York area. Here’s a scene from a visit to Montauk.”

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"Esopus Lighthouse" (2022) by Andrew Michael Andrews

$2,000.00

One-of-a-kind, cut-and-layered art paper for a three-dimensional effect, unframed, ~20x16." The Esopus Meadows Lighthouse and its backdrop as interpreted from Mills State Park.

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Joe Pye with Pollinators Original Watercolor by Cara B. Hochhalter – Pick-Up Only

$350.00

Unframed original watercolor. Please note: This item is available for pick-up only. The artist will contact the buyer after purchase to arrange pick-up.

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Highland Farm Smoked Venison Snack Stick Assortment

$75.00

Highland Farm Smoked Venison Snack Sticks are the perfect, farm-fresh protein snack. They are individually wrapped, and easy to pop in your purse or lunchbox.

Includes 30 individually wrapped sticks: 6 - Venison Snack Sticks, 6 - Hot Venison Snack Sticks, 6 - Cracked Pepper Venison Snack Sticks, 6 - Teriyaki Venison Snack Sticks, 6 Venison and Cheddar Snack Sticks

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Highland Farm Venison Doggie Treats - Pick-up only

from $14.00

Highland Farm Venison Doggie Treats are a farm-made dried venison meat treat guaranteed to delight your pup! Filled with lots of wholesome venison meat and organs and no junk! Store the jerky strips in the fridge or freezer (since there are no preservatives except for a pinch of salt) and just cut or rip off a piece for your very good pup!

This item is only available for pick-up directly from Highland Farm in Germantown. Pick-up details will be emailed when order is complete.

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Highland Farm Beast Box – Farm Pick-Up Only

$120.00

The Beast Box is a collection of some of Highland Farm’s most popular cuts. It makes a great gift for the game meat lover in your life!

The Beast Box includes:
Bison Ribeye - 2 x 12oz steaks
Elk Loin Roast - 1 x 12oz portion
Venison Steak - 2 x 12oz steaks
Wild Boar Ribs - 2 pounds
Elk and Bison Bratwurst - 1 pound

This item is only available for pick-up directly from Highland Farm in Germantown. Pick-up details will be emailed when order is complete.

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Highland Farm Sweet + Savory Summer Sausage Gift Set

$40.00

A limited edition of three of Highland Farm's most popular sweet and savory summer sausages, and a branded logo cutting board. A perfect host/hostess gift for the holidays!

Sausage Flavors: Venison Summer Sausage, Venison and Cheddar Summer Sausage, Elk Burgundy Cheddar Summer Sausage.

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2022 HVNY Summer Photo Contest winning print by Amy Mott

$60.00

A print of the winning shot from the 2022 HVNY Summer Photo Contest by Amy Mott. 12" x16" lustre finish. Prints made to order.

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Updated! Wildsam Field Guides: Hudson Valley and Catskills

$26.95

Updated for 2026! Wildsam Field Guides: Hudson Valley and Catskills leads travelers along the mighty Hudson River, into colorful forests and through mystical mountains with guidance from trusted locals and experts.

Stories from prize-winning writers, past and present
A detailed road trip plan and profiles of 10 idyllic towns
Interviews with artists, preservationists, brewers and hardware store owners
Delightful miscellany from the archives, selective recommendations about authentic Catskills experiences and a deep dive into the world of art history and antique collecting.

Shipping included in price. 128 pages, printed in the USA. 4x6.5” - Back pocket size

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Fresh Chicken Eggs – Pick-Up Only!

$5.00

Fresh, multi-colored chicken eggs from a flock hatched and raised by hand here in the Hudson Valley. Available for pick-up only from Salt Point, NY; Address will be sent to customer after order.

Quantity available updated daily!

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Oyster Shell Trinket Dishes by Paula Cusa

$28.00

Handmade oyster shell trinket dishes. Not food safe but perfect for jewelry or other trinkets! One of each, as pictured. Price includes shipping.

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Prints from the 2025 HVNY Summer Photo Contest Winner Matthew Daly

from $30.00

Enjoy summer in the Hudson Valley all yearlong with a print of Croton Point Park from our 2025 HVNY Summer Photo Contest winner, Matthew Daly. Prints made to order.

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"So what if maybe" by Rose Marie LaPietra

$25.00

For every almost maybe
the ½ loves
the right hearts but the wrong time
the lonely nights
the rainy days
may these pages restore hope in your eyes
and peace in your heart
today, tomorrow and all the days to come

A book of poetry that explores topics such as coping with various emotions, navigating relationships, love, loss, cultivating self-compassion, and more. It highlights the journey of self-exploration, through vulnerability, mindfulness, uncertainty, and a lot of the messy things many of us relate to but often avoid talking about.

Ships directly from the author.

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Emu Eggs

from $20.00

Order a full or drilled-out Emu Egg from a lovingly handraised flock here in the Hudson Valley and impress those Easter guests!

Each egg is approximately 6” in height. The empty eggs are drilled out on either end. Ships directly from the flock in Dutchess County. Shipping costs are included in price.

Full emu eggs for culinary use are available for contact-less pick-up only from the farmstand in Salt Point, NY. Limited availability (through March). Customers will receive pick-up instructions after order confirmation. Email us for more information.

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"No One You Know" by Emma Tourtelot

$25.00

For fans of Alison Espach and Claire Lombardo, a poignant and thought-provoking debut novel about the fraught bond between mothers and teen daughters, the ripple effects of a tragic event in a small town, and the search for meaning after loss.

What if the only way forward is to let go of everything you know?

Kate’s life in the Hudson Valley seems picture-perfect: a thriving career as a realtor-slash-momfluencer, a devoted husband, and a strong bond with her brilliant teenage daughter, Indie. But when Indie’s best friend dies suddenly, their idyllic small-town haven begins to crumble. Kate and Ethan lose their footing, and Indie, alone in her grief, falls down an internet rabbit hole of nihilism and existential despair.

As Indie searches for meaning in a world that feels random and cruel, Kate struggles to reconcile her carefully curated online persona with the raw, unyielding grief tearing her family apart. When long-buried family secrets rise to the surface, she is forced to confront unsettling truths that challenge everything she thought she knew—about marriage, motherhood, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.

Told in the dual voices of a mother and daughter grappling with loss, No One You Know is filled with poignant observations on parenthood, best friendship, class and political divides, infidelity in a small town—and the bitter truth that death can touch everything we love.

Release date: January 20, 2026. Shipping is included in all prices.

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Handmade Black & Gold Clay Necklace by Kimm Alfonso

$20.00

Each piece is uniquely handcrafted, featuring four hand-rolled polymer clay beads in a coordinated black and gold colorway. No two necklaces are the same – gold foil accents create one-of-a-kind swirls and shimmer in every bead.

These lightweight statement necklaces are designed to be both stylish and versatile, perfect for dressing up casual outfits or adding a touch of glam to evening wear.

Beads measure approx. 1/2" each  
Strung on a 30" elastic gold-tone cord – adjustable to your perfect length  
Comes in a black organza gift bag – ready to gift or keep

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Shipping is included in all prices.

One-of-a-kind Framed Botanicals by Kimm Alfonso

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One-of-a-kind Framed Botanicals by Kimm Alfonso

$15.00

One-of-a-kind botanical art made using real dried flowers: Daisy, yarrow, Queen Anne’s lace, hyacinth & seasonal blooms.

Handcrafted baroque-style frame – made from poured, painted, and sealed resin.

Size: 4" wide x 3.125" high

This item ships directly from its maker.
Shipping is included in all prices.

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Gift Card

from $10.00

Support Hudson Valley artists and makers on the HVNY Marketplace – with a gift card!

Purchasing this digital gift card creates a unique code. The gift card recipient can enter this code at the HVNY Marketplace checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total. This gift card never expires.

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HVNY Magnet

$5.00

3” vinyl, waterproof + scratchproof

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HVNY Large Tote Bag

$28.00

Pack a picnic in a HVNY Jumbo Tote! 100% heavy cotton canvas tote with bottom gusset screen printed by Mass Artisan in Hopewell Junction

Limited supply! Shipping’s included!

All items ship for free directly from their makers – HVNY merch ships from our headquarters in Dutchess County.

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"Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock

$18.99

This is the story of five towns located in New York s Hudson River Valley that met their demise as quickly as they were established. From the icehouses of Rockland Lake to the Ashokan Reservoir towns to the brick quarries of Roseton, only traces of these once vibrant settlements can now be found. Camp Shanks, one of World War II s most significant military compounds, was erected in 1942 but was quickly abandoned at the war s end. Last Stop USA, as it was known, played host to over one million soldiers and welcomed patriotic visitors like Frank Sinatra and Shirley Temple. In this collection of images, local authors Wesley and Barbara Gottlock revive the spirits of these bygone communities and celebrate a lost way of life." (162 pages)

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"Lost Amusement Parks of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock

$18.99

For hundreds of years throughout the world amusement parks have appealed to "the kid in all of us." Starting in the 1870's, a bourgeoning population along the Hudson River Valley and in New York City created a need for recreational outlets. With the valley's natural beauty, its access to waterfront cities, and its proximity to the nation's largest metropolis, entrepreneurs were quick to respond.The mass appeal of large parks such as Coney Island and Palisades Amusement Park has been documented thoroughly. The authors highlight some of the lesser known amusement parks, now largely forgotten, that entertained millions into the 20th century. (188 pages)

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