Hey there. This edition overflow’eth. I do hope you enjoy and I’ll see ya out there.
TROUT CAPS
It’s a big week my friends. After many moons and a lot of hard work (perhaps too much hard work) — the TROUT CAPS HAVE ARRIVED.
The Trout Cap is a completely custom design and a true labor of love. From the patch, to double trout rim, mayfly badge of approval, metal clasp, custom tag, and more… They are ready and eager to get out into the rivers and mountains.
Disclaimer: They come with a 100% guarantee that they’ll help you catch more fish. Especially if you leave no trace and kick over any rock cairns you may come across.
FYI my mom is in town so I bought a bottle of white wine to bribe her into being my packing assistant. We promise to get these out to you FAST.
REPORT
CONDITIONS |
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SUNRISE 5:22AM ↑ |
SUNSET 8:32 PM ↓ |
MOONRISE 2:57 PM ↑ |
MOONSET 1:11 AM ↓ |
MOON Waxing Gibbous 57% |
AIR QUALITY Good 32 AQI |
FIRE DANGER Low |
PROPERTY: A home named Hollyhock (I’d be very curious how many people name their homes)
PETS: Norman Jeane the pooch, Tassi the sweet one-eyes cat, and Charm the rat.
SKY: The next full moon arrives on Monday the 29th, most commonly know as the Strawberry Moon, a name that comes from North American Indigenous traditions — as it marks the short harvesting season of strawberries. Other names include: Berries Ripen Moon, Birth Moon, Green Corn Moon, Rose Moon, Honey Moon, and Mead Moon.
SIGHTINGS: Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
SURVEY RESULTS
There were thousands of survey responses that came in — so first off, thanks to all you folks that took the time to respond. A few pieces of feedback kept rising up that I thought I’d share.
Crew Members want me to throw more events. Understood. I promise to try my best to keep delivering on this front. Note: The Dinner Club and Mushroom Madness event are both this week - come on out and say hi.
Crew Members want more photographs in the newsletter. Ok. Let me play around with this.
Crew Members want a marketplace — I imagine something like FB Marketplace. I’m intrigued. I’ll brainstorm.
Crew Members want more volunteering opportunities. This warms my heart. Stay tuned.
Crew Members want to see interviews with locals. Well, I’m excited to say I brought on a new contributor a few weeks ago and we have big plans.
I sent an email to the survey winner and still haven’t heard back. Check your inbox for the subject line CATSKILL CREW: WINNER. Claim it within the week or I’m picking someone else.
Moment captured on the West Branch of the Delaware
Do you want me to do some form of photograph of the week?
BREAKFAST QUEST
Status report: As I work my way through the top 20 most voted for sandwiches, I managed to eat 9 in 24 hours. There are 11 more to go, I’m not feeling well, but I put my body on the line for our noble mission. More updates coming soon. This should really be sponsored by TUMS (if you work for them, reach out).
LAST CALL
RESERVATIONS CLOSE TONIGHT AT 6PM-ISH.
The Catskill Crew Dinner Club is the best way to meet some friends and hang out with your neighbors — our first one in Saugerties is happening on Thursday.
✦︎ Take a quick quiz about interests, food preferences, and what types of folks you are looking to meet.
✦︎ Get matched with five other Crew Members.
✦︎ Receive your invite the morning of the dinner and discover which restaurant your group will be dining at.
✦︎ During dinner, everyone across town will receive a notification with the secret location of an afterparty. This is optional.
THE BULLETIN
OH BOY MARKET returns to Andes on July 3rd & 4th with 80+ incredible independent vendors, small-batch goods, and the big summer energy we're all looking for. Come for the goodies and stick around for the good times. LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS
ASHOKAN HEALING ARTS Do you have the posture of a shrimp from sitting at a desk all day? Maybe your hips are tight from hiking up a mountain? Or your shoulders ache from landing a big fish? Well, Dyanna Rettig opened Ashokan Healing Arts in Stone Ridge and she has 23 years of massage therapy experience and a decade of acupuncture — she works with you, not on you. Book yourself an appointment here or give Dyanna a call at 914-282-6190. P.S. she does house calls.
LAST WEEKS SCRAMBLE: FISHER
HAPPENINGS
The very first Mushroom Madness event is coming to town and it's going to be a grand time.
The day will be full-on mushroom stuff from morning to night at Hilltown Commons in Rensselaerville — a special place dating back over 100 years. Sprawling across 90 acres, there are trails, beautiful residences, a theatre, a lake, a pub… and a bunch of goats that just kinda follow you around if they get out.
We'll be foraging with John the mycologist from Catskill Fungi, crafting mushroom paper with Roberta from BlueSpruceWandering, enjoying a beer tasting with Return Brewing, jamming to vinyl with DJ Harlan, and enjoying good food from Lil' Piece.
The Annual July 4th Party at the one and only Deer Mountain Inn is coming up fast.
Crew Members get discounted EIGHT DOLLAR tickets which get you: UNLIMITED BBQ by James Beard Nominee Chef Corwin Kave (while it lasts), there’ll be vinyl tunes, lawn games, a cash bar, an oyster bar, and one of the best mountain views from the lean-to up the trail.
P.S. We made some sweet limited edition and limited quantity bandanas for the event. First come, first serve. I hope to see you there.
TUESDAY
Bearsville Theater, Woodstock – Deer Tick with Jobi Riccio at 8PM sweet
Athens Cultural Center – Martha Elizabeth Miller Live Concert at 6PM details
WEDNESDAY
Avalon Lounge, Catskill – Dance Dance Revelation at 8PM im intrigued
Rosendale Theater – WTF Wednesday & Queer Box Office: Tina Romero’s Queens of the Dead (w/ live drag) at 7:30PM zombie apocalypse
Staatsburgh State Historic Site – Music in the Parks at 7PM take a look
Roscoe Beer – World Cup in the Taproom schedule
Unicorn Bar, Kingston – Switch Salsa Dancing at 7:30PM ive never salsa’d before
THURSDAY
Upstate Art Weekend - All weekend long, check out the whole schedule here
Belvedere Inn, Stamford – Hill People's Comedy Fest multi day
ArtPort Kingston, Kingston – Stay Frosty Kingston at 5PM see schedule
Kestrel Tavern, Kingston – Paranormal Night at 8PM ghosts are real
West Kill Supply, Kingston – Trivia at 6:30PM
Excelsior Woods, Kingston – Custom Wood Products Tour at 10AM looks cool
FRIDAY
Spruceton Inn, West Kill – Watercolor Weekend with my friend Steven Weinberg whole weekend
Shawangunk Grassland, Wallkill – Summer Birding Walk at 9AM birdies
Assembly, Kingston – Upstate Art Weekend x Noise For Now Dance Party at 8PM fun
Avalon Lounge, Catskill – The Big, Gay Cabaret at 8PM pride
SATURDAY
Wild Hudson Valley, Cairo – Night in the Forest at 8:30 PM outdoors stuff
Mural Art Gallery, Hobart – Way of the Saints at 2PM boom
Griffin House, Palenville – Follow the Arrow Music Festival 2026 at 2PM wait list
Pine Hill Community Center – Aquarius Concert at 7PM enjoy
Former Dollar General, Esopus – Of Frame and Fallow | Pop Up Art Exhibition at 6PM have fun
Lost Bookshop, Delhi – Leslie Sharpe and Mellow the Owl at 6PM read those books folks
Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill – Thomas Baker, Magician at 7PM master illusionist
East Branch Nature Preserve, Arkville – Outdoor Sculptures at 4PM more info
Pocketbook, Hudson – Shenanigans: Summer Opening Afterparty with Art Omi at 8:30PM enjoy
SUNDAY
Blue Duck Brewery, Kingston – 1st Annual Luckminster’s Dog Show at 3PM sign your pup up
Perch Hotel, Windham – Breakfast Club at 12PM happy breakfast
Opus 40, Saugerties – Mushroom Walk with Chris Baker at 10:30AM learn more
Common Good, Ellenville – Braids and Brews at 1PM for girl dads
MONDAY
White Feather Farm, Saugerties – Full Moon Surrender at 6PM check out
North South Lake, Haines Falls – Guided Hike on the Eve of the Full Moon at 7PM sign up
Scribner's Catskill Lodge, Hunter – Book Club with Casey Scieszka at 5PM the fountain
Cone Zero, Catskill – Creative Crit at 6PM ceramics
