Wander into a world of golden harvests, Gilded-Age mansions, and Gilmore-Girls-worthy towns on this Hudson Valley tour. You’ll be taken on a farm-to-table foodie adventure with Chef Kevin Fonzo as your journey host, cooking at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park (Chef Kevin’s alma mater), picking fresh apples in Red Hook, exploring opulent historical estates in Dutchess County, and sipping some of New York’s best wines among rust-hued fall foliage. Stay in a Parisian-style boutique hotel in Rhinebeck, and follow the scent of fall foliage, Farmhouse Cabernet, creamy camembert, and bourbon after browsing bookstores and stashing artisanal jam in your tote. It’s cozy, quiet luxury with a delicious, farm-fresh twist.
• Arrive at Albany Airport and hop into your luxury airport transfer towards Hudson
• Chef Kevin, your journey host, is waiting to welcome you to your home for the next four nights — the luxury boutique hotel The Maker - right in the heart of Hudson.
• Tuck into dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants, paired with fantastic U.S wines.
• Roll up your sleeves for a behind-the-scenes tour at a pioneering sustainable farm in Pocantico Hills, followed by a seasonal lunch straight from the fields.
• Later, step into the Gilded Age in two of Hudson Valley’s most picture-postcard hamlets, perhaps even visiting the exquisitely preserved Beaux-Arts estates: Staatsburgh State Historic Site and Vanderbilt Mansion.
• Sample some of New York’s best wines with a private wine tasting at a local winery, surrounded by Hudson River Valley vineyards in full fall flush.
• Dinner at your leisure.
• Start your day browsing Hudson Valley farmers’ markets, sampling seasonal produce, and stocking up on small-batch local goods.
• Late morning, head back to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park for a cooking class and behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading culinary schools.
• After our class, we embark on a memorable private cruise up and down the Hudson River, complete with a tasting of local wines.
• Still hungry? Enjoy dinner at leisure at one of our favorite Hudson eateries.
• Enjoy a private cheese tasting at a Hudson Valley dairy, then head to a family-run farm to pick fresh apples and raspberries, feasting on country-comfort dishes after touring the grounds.
• [In the afternoon] Visit a whiskey distillery in Gardiner and learn all about bourbon on a private tour.
• Browse the boutiques, bookstores, and galleries of Hudson Valley towns that wouldn’t feel out of place in Gilmore Girls. Lunch is at your leisure.
• Dig into a final farm-to-table feast to toast your Hudson Valley tour!
Your luxury airport transfer is ready for you — unless, of course, you’re not quite ready to leave! Our team can extend your trip with a few days in New York City or the ultimate romantic Hudson Valley getaway. Think of us as your personal travel concierge, here to help with onward plans, bespoke luxury tours, and anything else you need to put the cherry on top of your farm-to-table adventure.
“First trip to Portland and Willamette Valley, and Chef Kevin was the ultimate guide with personal connections that took us behind the scenes in restaurants and into the vineyards. The schedule was relaxed enough to give us free time, but chock full of fun moments — and flexibility, which is key with a group. Memorable and exceeded expectations. I’ll travel with Chef Kevin any day!“
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
Travel insurance, once purchased, goes into effect upon payment of the premium. You have 15 days from that date to cancel it (providing no claims have been filed or initiated during that period). Beyond 15 days, it becomes non-refundable/non-changeable/non-transferrable.
In case of a cancelation at more than 60 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $750 per person administrative fee.
In case of a cancelation within the penalty period: Find a replacement at least 30 days prior to departure and your journey will be fully refunded, minus a $750 per person administrative fee.
