Journal
Notes from Orchard Hill
Local guides, seasonal cooking and news from the farm.
Recent stories
Local guidesSep 26, 2026 · 6 min read
A slow 48 hours in Hudson and around
Our front desk team's favourite weekend itinerary: antiques on Warren Street, a hike with a river view and the dinners worth driving for.
SeasonsAug 30, 2026 · 5 min read
A guide to apple season in the Hudson Valley
When to come, which varieties to look for and how to pick an apple properly. Notes from our orchardist after a lifetime among the trees.
FoodJul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How our kitchen follows the seasons
Chef Samuel Ortiz on building a menu around what the valley gives us each week, and three simple ideas to bring that approach home.
Seasonal letters
Four letters a year, timed for blossom, summer, harvest and the first snow.