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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.

Welcome to Season 6 of Cidiot®! I'm excited to talk about 700,000 acre-big Catskill Park, "America's First Wilderness," with Ryan Penny, owner of Camp Catskill in Tannersville, NY.  In two parts, we'll cover what drew Ryan to the Catskills, about starting his store in Tannersville, spotting a cidiot, and about Catskill Park, including his four favorite spots "inside the blue line." We also get into Kaaterskill Falls and the controversy of its claim as the tallest waterfall in New York state. We also talk about micro spikes, crampons and how I shouldn’t wear my Stan Smiths into waterfalls. In part two, we cover culture, including the story and connection of Rip Van Winkle. You'll want to wake up for this. Be sure to check out these links: Tannersville: Cidiot Guide to 5 Places To Visit Nearby (on the Cidiot.com blog) Camp Catskill store (Use promo code CIDIOT10 for 10% off. For a limited time.) Episode 55: Hike Your Own Hike (with Sean of Mountain-Hiking.com) Cidiot® is a registered trademark, hosted and produced by Mat Zucker. Visit Cidiot.com for more info including sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Original music created by Space Studios.

Cidiot closes out Season 5—the show's biggest yet—with reflections on what worked and what's ahead. Thank you for making Cidiot one of the Hudson Valley's biggest and most loved shows. Stay warm catching up on past episodes and watching the Cidiot anthem video, available here, via Cidiot.com, and on YouTube. Thank you for our sponsors and partners this season, including El Sueco and the Don, Greig Farm, Hudson Valley Kitchen Design Center, Hudson Community Incubator, Taconic Toastmasters Club, Sunflower Market in Woodstock and Rhinebeck, and Scot Hastie of Pardee's Agency (A World Company).   Thank you to all the guests this season, including Ben Senterfit and Paul Rivers Bailey, Andrew Addotta, Allison Chawla, Jeremy Franson and Sandra Franson, Emily Sachar, Osun Zotique, Robinson Greig, Elizabeth Sobol, Mary Howard and four other Taconic Toastmasters, Diane Parisella, Kathy Stevens, Brett Barry, Suzanna Hermans, Amy Zimmerman, Amanda Stromoski, Kendra Sinclair and Jared Vengrin, Alissa Hessler, Anne Sanger and Amy Krane. Cidiot 's new season begins March 2023. Would love hear your ideas and comments and please rate & review the show at Cidiot.com or on Apple Podcasts. Stay in touch via Cidiot.com, join the newsletter and follow on Instagram. And come visit.

I love color. I’m fascinated by color. I have questions. Amy Krane is an architectural color consultant as well as a real estate broker. And get this: she has her own podcast on color called Let’s Talk (Paint) Color with colleague Amy Woolf. On this episode in three fun, chatty parts, Amy and I talk about her journey upstate (she’s not a newbie) and then becoming a color consultant and then into my thousand questions about color especially for rural homes, historical homes - starting with why are barns red - or as you’ll hear Falun Red - and what about painting your outbuildings the same color as your house? And then she surprises with what color was researched to paint your front door for $6,000 more in resale value. You’ll also hear about her philosophy called “Fit In, Stand Out.” Part 1: About Amy’s Journey Part 2: Mat’s Color Questions Part 3: Mistakes to Avoid and Hudson Valley Favorites Thanks for listening to Cidiot®. Until December 22nd, you can help change history by voting for Cidiot for Listener's Choice in the prestigious Signal Awards in the Lifestyle category. Currently one of six finalists and gunning for gold. Amy’s Links: Company site - AmyKraneColor.com Let’s Talk (Paint) Color Podcast Other Links Mention in the Episode: The Garden Conservancy Open Days A Way to Garden Podcast (Margaret Roach)  Hancock Shaker Village (Pittsfield)  The World’s Most Famous Colorist: A Short Story (Amazon)  Episode 9: Red All Over Thanks so much to Scot Hastie at Pardee's Agency and to Sunflower Market, with stores in Woodstock and Rhinebeck, for supporting Cidiot this season. How to contact Scot: email: shastie@pardeesinsurance.net phone: 845-331-0025 x1940 web:  Pardee's Agency (A World Company)