Palenville, New York is a hamlet in Greene County, near the town of Catskill. It was called the ‘Village of Falling Waters’ by Native American Indians, because of the many waterfalls found west of the hamlet, at a nearby gorge called Kaaterskill Clove. Many artists and painters visit Palenville because of its surrounding unspoiled scenery. There are a number of accommodation options to choose from in Palenville.
The Clark House Bed and Breakfast is a traditional Victorian house nestled in the heart of Palenville. There are five themed rooms available here, each with a different design and feel. The ‘Lodge Suite’ has a private Jacuzzi and wood burning stove, while the ‘French Quarter Room’ is equipped with European style furniture. There is an outdoor hot tub with a 10 person capacity for guests to use and room rates include a complimentary gourmet breakfast. The Fernwood Restaurant and Bistro is a short walk away, where guests can enjoy dinner in the restaurant, or a drink and live music in the bistro.
The Woodbine Inn and Arts Center has four rooms available of varying sizes, the smallest sleeps two and the largest sleeps four. The rooms can be rented individually on a bed and breakfast basis, or the entire inn can be rented as a whole, depending on guests’ requirements. The adjacent Arts Centre is used as a venue for live music, film screenings, and more. Nearby Hunters Mountain is equipped with snow machines and lifts to offer skiing and snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.
The Catskill Mountain Lodge and Kindred Spirits Steakhouse is on the outskirts of the hamlet of Palenville. It offers a variety of different types of accommodation, ranging from standard rooms to a three-bedroom house. Other facilities available here include an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center for guests to use. The Kindred Spirits Steakhouse and Pub provides guests with a place to eat, drink and be merry. Nearby Hudson River has hiking trails and swimming holes to enjoy, and cruises along the river are also available.
The Red Ranch Motel has a choice of standard and deluxe two bedroom rooms, and kitchenette units to stay in. There is a swimming pool, children’s playground, and video games room for guests to enjoy. For nearby dining, guests can visit Angela’s Italian restaurant, which has a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu serving Italian and American cuisine. A nearby attraction is Howe Caverns, part of Howe Caves discovered in 1842 by Jester Howe, where guided tours exploring the caves are available.
