October 20 to 23 - Porter Corner's, New York
I’ve been away from blogging for a few weeks because I was having so much fun I ran out of time to blog! Well, that and I was also feeling under the weather. My down times were reserved for resting to try and beat back a chest cold that came on strong. I didn’t win and it got me, darn it! Still recovering, weeks later.
After leaving New York City Maya, Sky and I returned to Saugerties briefly for the evening and in the morning made our way to Porter Corner’s, New York, where Maya, Joe and Sky live. It’s near Saratoga Springs for any of you that may be familiar with the area. They live in a 200 year old farm house which they have made into a warm and cozy home. They are also in the process of building a larger home on their gorgeous property, photos below. Loved seeing all the progress they have made since the last time I visited!
My stay was short and I spent the time resting and walking around swooning over the stunning Autumn views on their property. I couldn’t help but think this would make a perfect BNB retreat. I could totally see the smaller farmhouse turning into a BNB when their larger home is complete.
I left on the morning 23rd to head south to Shenandoah National Park, but it was not without a little sadness as I’ll miss everyone in New York. Just have to say how lucky I am to have my sister Maya and that I love her to pieces! Big thanks to Joe for sharing her with me while I was there. It was so wonderful to see all three of you and it was so hard to leave. Hugs and kisses until we see each other again.
Pond adjacent to the farmhouse (not in photo) with a garage and workspace to the back. See my car out there?
Family photo: Sky, Maya, Joe and Moxie.
Such a good dog!!
Peaceful morning view out from the living room.
Love all the old rock walls in the north east. They have some beauties on the property.
Moxie, she’s battling cancer and was slowing down a bit when I visited. Still, just as sweet as can be. I enjoyed spending my days with her while I was there.
Pond again, so pretty.
Sun peeking through the autumn golden colors.
Driveway to the the larger farmhouse they are building.
New home in process.
Stunning autumn colors from the front porch.
I’m not from a cold climate, so I’ll call this the fireplace. It’s central to the inside of the house. I think it’s a stove of some sort? Spiral staircase behind leading up to a stunning view. Maya, what the name of the overlook at the top?
New rock wall, in keeping with character of the area.
Autumn, ahhh…
Farmhouse they are living in. So sweet and cozy.
Morning routines. Old and modern worlds combined. Sky is such a great kid about getting up in the morning!
Beautiful mural Maya made for the bathing area.
Okay, I purposely edited this photo to look extra scary. It’s actually not quite that bad, but still! It’s the stairs leading to the basement in the farmhouse. It was around Halloween time so I embellished.
Beautiful mornings!
Pond. Just love they have their own pond!
Sky playing
Road leading out of the property. I don’t think there is a bit of this property that isn’t beautiful!
Morning light.
Joe had made walking trails throughout the property. I wasn’t feeling well so didn’t get a chance to go on them, but I’ll be back for sure!!
Some of you might remember I really wanted to see waterfalls during this trip. Even though this is a manmade waterfall on the property, it counts, right? I forget what they call this, but it’s for water control. Maya?
Pond. Love the circle of the branches and cattails.
Pond. One more photo before I drive away!
I’m so glad I made it to Porter Corner’s just in time to hit the Autumn colors!