#OFF THE GRID

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to get away from everything and head to the middle of nowhere in upstate, NY. The cabin we stayed in is pretty much off the grid. It's always great to get away from the everyday routine, but also really invigorating to get to be in such a secluded spot, out in nature. "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

I need to be reminded sometimes to slow down. To enjoy the process. To just be.

We also spent a day in the town of Woodstock. It's long been known as an arts colony and a spiritual and inspirational center for artists, and musicians. The town still has its artistic and freethinking spirit and its a lot of fun to walk around and explore the shops on a nice day.

Here's a few of our favorite spots:

Little Apple (juice bar)

21 Tinker Street

littleapplelove.com

845-684-5605

Garden Cafe On The Green (yummy vegan food)

6 Old Forge Rd

thegardencafewoodstock.com

845-679-3600

The Red Onion (delicious fusion food)

1654 Route 212

redonionrestaurant.com

845-679-1223

Ecosystem (shop focusing on fair trade, eco-living, earth treasures and all products handmade)

8 Tannery Brook Rd

ecosystemshop.com

845-443-1101

Woodstock General Supply (clothing and accessories)

33 Tinker Street

woodstockgeneralsupply.com

845-684-7062

Candlestock (handcrafted candles and 40 year old candle drip mountain worth seeing)

16 Mill Hill Rd

candlestock.com

845-679-8711

Dharmaware (indo Tibetan and Nepalese goodies as well as some interesting finds from South America)

54 Tinker Street Ste E

845-679-3270