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In a special spontaneous episode, Cidiot takes you live to the New York Sheep & Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds (October 21-22, 2023). Mat has no idea what he's looking at but luckily Rachel Zive and her partner Sam Barnett are there to guide us all through the fabric and the animals. We learn so much including advice for beginners, celebrity knitwear designers, and terms from the fiber folk community. Links mentioned in the episode: New York State Sheep & Wool Festival Andrea Mowry Andrew Mowry on YouTube Tessellated Vest pattern on Ravelry Bleu Belle Bijoux Copyright 2023. Cidiot® is a registered trademark.

What makes the Hudson Valley special for creative people? This episode, Cidiot talks to Jordan Koschei about building ConnectHV, a creative “network of networks” for creative people in the Hudson Valley and Jordan’s idea of “digital terroir.” It’s about having a sense of place even for a digital network. And just as we’re building on the soil of Hudson Valley’s past, maybe the future will build on this. I think it’s the most thoughtful conversation about living in the Hudson Valley I’ve had in a long time. Tune in.  And if you’re a creative in the Hudson valley — designer, podcaster, coder, food & bev, business, anything — Jordan has a very broad definition of creative “If you’re not actively destroying thing, you’re a creative” — be sure to go to ConnectHV.com and sign up for free. Plus we hear his favorite two places — natural and human — places in the Hudson Valley. Links to what's mentioned in the episode: Connect HV Hudsy Hudson Community Incubator River Valley Guild The Cabincast Podcast Lake Minnewaska State Park

Mat gives an update on the gardening project, including flowers vs. vegetables competition. Though his voice notes, you probably get too close to the amateur he is and the struggles he faces — not to mention the neglect he embodies. Links to what’s mentioned in the episode: Sam’s video on how to properly weed (YouTube) Stark Blooms (Instagram) Photos of before and after weeding (Instagram) Thank you for listening to Cidiot, the award-winning podcast about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Visit ⁠Cidiot.com⁠ for more information, itineraries on the blog and to join the free Cidiot newsletter. Follow Cidiot on Instagram at ⁠Cidiot.hv.⁠ Copyright 2023. Cidiot® is a registered trademark.

Upstate, living in a small town, I pop into all my favorite spots all the time. I try to always buy something but I’m also a bit of a gossip and always want to know what’s new. People ask about the show, and several people have been on it as you know.  This episode of Cidiot®, you’ll meet a favorite store-owner-new friend Marie of Red Hook Stationery Co. in the Village of Red Hook, NY. Her store is my new favorite place to get gifts, paper or cards and you’ll know why when you tune into this episode and get to know her and her story. Plus, you’ll hear how she and her husband finally bought their house.  And for Cidiot listeners, Marie has a special discount of 15% of any one item at Red Hook Stationery Co. through October 2023. Certain exclusions may apply. Links mentioned in this episode: Red Hook Stationery Co., Red Hook, NY The Ozone, Red Hook, NY Ulster County Small Business Resources Olana Historic Site, Hudson, NY Greig Farm, Red Hook, NY Poet's Walk Park, Red Hook, NY Scenic Hudson Thank you for listening to Cidiot, the award-winning podcast about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Visit Cidiot.com for more information, itineraries on the blog and to join the free Cidiot newsletter. Follow Cidiot on Instagram at Cidiot.hv. Photo: Red Hook Stationery Co. Copyright 2023. Cidiot® is a registered trademark.

Do you love where you live? Mat sure does. Already a champion, advocate, even a shill for people moving to the Hudson Valley, Mat takes it to the next level by becoming a Certified Tourist Ambassador in Dutchess County. In this Cidiot® episode, you'll hear about the experience as well as advice for visiting from two other 'graduates.' Plus, there's a un/related story about a spider! Beacon (from Nicole) City of Beacon Bank Sq. Coffehouse Long Dock Park Dia: Beacon Dover Plains (from Dawn) Dover Stone Church Lucky Orphan's Horse Rescue Kelly's Creamery and Kelly's Husband's Truck Dutchess Tourism (from Melaine) Dutchess Tourism Discover Dutchess Destination Guide Dutchess Tourism Certified Tourist Ambassador Program Thank you for listening to Cidiot, the award-winning podcast about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Visit Cidiot.com for more information, itineraries on the blog and to join the free Cidiot newsletter. Follow Cidiot on Instagram at Cidiot.hv. 2023. Cidiot is a registered trademark.

Exploring the vibrant art scene of Upstate Art Weekend in the Hudson Valley, showcasing over 130 artists across various counties. Delving into the differences between city and country culture while discussing the artistic creations of Brian at a unique yard sale. Recommendations for art galleries in the area and the value of rural artist interactions.

Discover the heartwarming story of Bimi's Canteen in Chatham, NY, a celiac-safe restaurant. Hear about the journey of Ellen & Chris, their advice for business owners, and favorite Hudson Valley spots. Get a glimpse of the unique dining experience at Bimi's and explore the charming village of Chatham. Plus, find weekend itinerary ideas for a trip to Chatham on the Cidiot Farm Fresh blog.

Mat finally takes up gardening but in the safety and security of an adopted small garden plot at Four Corners Community Farm. It's a learning experience for sure, so join him via his audio journal as he tries to grow vegetables vs. flowers. Links: Four Corners Community Farm Old Dutch Village Gardening Club Garden Pals National Garden Association Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the Hudson Valley's most awarded podcast. Would love to hear from you about what you would love to hear about so write in at Cidiot.com and review the show while you're there. Come visit.

Learn all about cheese in this podcast episode as Cidiot interviews the owner of a new cheese shop. From choosing the Hudson Valley for cheese to buying cheese for a dinner party, this episode covers it all. Discover facts about cheese and the seasonality of cheeses. Plus, get a special discount on cheese and charcuterie with the secret code GOATS.

Sometimes the show takes you to new places, and sometimes the way to get there is the destination. U.S. Route 9 is historic—for much of the portion in New York State, it's The Albany Post Road. Join Cidiot® for a very personal driving tour from Poughkeepsie to Kinderhook with sites, stops and history along the way. Be sure to see the surviving markers, a system developed by Ben Franklin, including the iconic 100-mile marker in Rhinebeck. Below are some of the places mentioned w/links for more info. Poughkeepsie to Hyde Park: Marist College Culinary Institute of America FDR Presidential Library and Museum Vanderbilt Mansion Staatsburgh to Rhinebeck: River & Post restaurant Mills Mansion (Staatsburgh State Historical Site) Habitas on Hudson Patty’s Pet Palace The Beekman Arms Le Petit Bistro Samuels Sweet Shop Oblong Books (book recommendations on Episode 77) Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market 100 Mile Marker (picture on Cidiot Instagram) Northern Dutchess Hospital Co. coworking Dutchess County Fairgrounds Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Red Hook: Maizeland (Van Ness House) Taste Budd’s Cafe Annabelle’s Village Bake Shop The Corner Counter Localvore Historic Village Diner (The Halfway Diner) The Elmendorph Inn Rose Hill Farm Greig Farm Lasting Joy Brewery Clermont to Claverack: Tousey Winery Hearty Roots Community Farm Suarez Family Brewery Alltown Fresh Mx Morningstar Farm Claverack to Hudson: Olana Historic Site Visit Hudson NY site Wylde Hudson coffee & bar MOTO coffee Hudson Wine Merchants The Maker Hotel Rivertown Lodge L’il Debs Oasis Baba Louie's pizza Stuyvesant to Valatie: Samascott Farms Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Thanks for listening to Cidiot. Send in comments via the contact form on Cidiot.com, and if you’d like to sponsor an episode or be a content partner this season, please get in touch as well. Meanwhile, great news. Cidiot is up again for a 2023 Chronogrammie readers choice award for Regional Podcast in the Arts & Entertainment category. Vote now (and often) through May 15, 2023. Sources for this episode: Croton History.org, Historic Red Hook, Poughkeepsie Journal, Rhinebeck NY Past & Future, Wikipedia. Photo: Brian Fuhr.