THE BRICKHOUSE FIELD GUIDE

A little village.
A lot to discover.

Slow mornings on Main Street. An afternoon by the river. Art, food, and the kind of local traditions worth planning a weekend around. Welcome to Saugerties.

Explore local events
Historic brick storefronts along a sunlit street in Saugerties Village
A golden afternoon in Saugerties Village

01 / GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Go out with a plan.
Leave room to wander.

01

Village life

Start with coffee, browse the independent shops, and let lunch turn into an unhurried afternoon. Main Street and Partition Street are a natural starting point from the house.

Find the village on a map ↗
02

Saugerties Lighthouse

Follow the half-mile nature trail toward the lighthouse for a different view of the Hudson. Check the lighthouse’s tide table and trail guidance before setting out.

Trail information & tides ↗
03

Opus 40

Discover Harvey Fite’s monumental bluestone sculpture, set in a former quarry in Saugerties. Make time for the grounds, or pair a visit with a concert, workshop, or seasonal event.

Plan a visit to Opus 40 ↗

A FEW MOMENTS AROUND TOWN

Small discoveries.
Local traditions.

Flowers and handmade ceramics displayed in a Saugerties shop window
Flowers, ceramics, and a little window-shopping.
Visitors and a garlic mascot at the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
A day at the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.

02 / A REASON TO COME UPSTATE

On the calendar.

Autumn 2026 selections
Last checked September 17, 2026

A few dates to build a stay around. These are selected listings, not a live calendar; follow the organizer links for the latest times, tickets, and updates. Times are local to New York.

SEP192026

SAUGERTIES · OPUS 40

Autumnal Equinox Sound Bath

A sunset sound bath led by Alex and Christine Beckmann among the sculpture’s stone forms.

5:30–6:30 p.m. · Bring a mat, blanket, or chair.

Details & tickets ↗
SEP26–272026

SAUGERTIES

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

A much-loved local tradition with garlic growers, food, crafts, and cooking demonstrations.

Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Saugerties. Pets are not permitted.

Festival & tickets ↗
OCT12–182026

SAUGERTIES & NEARBY TOWNS

Woodstock Film Festival

Independent cinema and conversations across the region. Saugerties venues include the Orpheum Theatre and White Feather Farm.

Choose your screening first; venues vary by event.

Browse the program ↗
NOV072026

SAUGERTIES · OPUS 40

Opus 40 Fall Faire

Artist makers, live music, and local food at the sculpture park’s final open weekend of the season.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Last entry 3 p.m. · Rain date November 8.

Details & tickets ↗

COME FOR THE WEEKEND. SETTLE INTO THE HOUSE.

Make a stay of it.

Return to your own space in the village after a day of exploring.

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