Travel Guide
Food & Drink
High Falls Food Co-op
Located about 2 miles up the road, the co-op is perfect for picking up a few groceries, prepared vegan food, or even a quick to-go coffee.
Darlings
A cozy spot for comfort food, with great vegan options! This spot also makes unique drinks everyone will enjoy, including mocktails.
Hash Food NY
A modern take on traditional cafe style breakfast and lunch. Hash uses local and organic ingredients and offers numerous vegan options and delicious drinks.
Rough Draft Bar & Books
A neighborhood pub that offers a cozy atmosphere, vegan snacks, coffee, and BOOKS!
Beans Cat Cafe
This super sweet cat cafe offers drinks and sweets, with a few vegan options! Sip on a latte and enjoy some time with the adoptable cats from local rescues.
Karma Road
Fresh, organic food for the soul, Karma Road is a (nearly) all-vegan cafe in nearby New Paltz. They offer a 5% discount when you show your WFS membership card, they use organic ingredients, and work with several local farms. We love their smoothies!
Garden Cafe Woodstock
A 100% vegan menu in the heart of downtown Woodstock. Garden Cafe offers creative and seasonal dishes plus some of the best dessert in the region. Great outdoor dining in warm weather, full juice bar, and card-carrying WFS members receive a 10% discount!
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
New York's first whiskey distillery since prohibition, Tuthilltown distills some of America's most prized spirits here in The Hudson Valley. Taste some of Tuthilltown's best batches in the on-site tasting room, or take a tour of the full distillery to receive an in-depth look at their process.
Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery
Vegan wine with a view! Whitecliff Vineyard has spent the past 30 years dedicated to sustainability, environmentalism, and producing incredible vegan wines. Learn about the vineyard while tasting glasses of wine and relaxing on the mountainside.
Aba's Falafel
Across the Hudson River in Rhinebeck, you'll find one of the most delicious falafels in the Hudson Valley. Aba's uses organic chickpeas and local ingredients in their dishes.
Arts & Entertainment
Storm King Art Center
Storm King is a 500-acre outdoor museum located about an hour south of the Sanctuary where visitors can experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.
Opus 40
An earthwork sculpture park and arts center set against Overlook Mountain. Founded in 1978, this 6 1/2 acre sculpture curls around trees and embraces quarry springs to create living artwork.
Water Street Market
This small business and community gathering place is filled with antiques, hand made goods, art studios, eateries, and even a wine bar. Next, enjoy exploring the streets of downtown New Paltz.
Rosendale Theater
The historic Rosendale Theater, located in downtown Rosendale, is a small theater showing a wide array of programs including mainstream, independent, and educational films.
Outdoor Activities
Bicycle Depot
Rent a bike for the day! These rental bikes are ideal for riding Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve, the Wallkill Rail Trail and even the Walkway Over The Hudson. They also rent trailers and trail-a-bikes for children.
Mohonk Preserve
Some amazing trails are right in our own backyard. Mohonk Preserve has many trails ranging in difficulty. For a special treat, visit Mohonk Mountain House and enjoy views, spa services, golf, and delicious food.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
About 15 minutes up the road, you'll find Minnewaska Preserve including Minnewaska Lake. This park has it all - trails, views, swimming and picnic areas.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
This rail trail is perfect for an easy walk, run, or bike ride. It's almost completely flat and can be accessed at many points. We suggest starting in Rosendale, parking in the Binnewater Kiln Parking Lot and walking across the beautiful Rosendale Trestle. For an exciting day trip, ride your bike on the trail heading south towards New Paltz and grab some delicious vegan lunch at The Rail Trail Cafe. They may even have live music and homemade popsicles.
Walkway Over The Hudson
High above The Hudson River, you'll have many opportunities to explore in all directions.
Berger Hill
For sprawling views of The Catskills and a perfect location to watch the sunset without a difficult hike, Berger Hill is a great option.
Poet's Walk
Take a relaxing stroll along this picturesque trail. Poet's walk was appropriately named for it's ability to evoke inspiration for many artists, writers, and poets.
























