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Shawangunk

Shawangunk

Shawangunk sits west of the Shawangunk Ridge, close to the Wallkill River and protected parks. Expect a mix of historic hamlets, scenic farm roads, and easy trail access just off Route 52—fewer frills, more real Catskills countryside.

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Shawangunk Food Finds

Look for farm stands and classic diners along Route 52, plus pizza and Mexican spots scattered around Wallkill and Pine Bush.

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Low-Key Shawangunk Nights

Expect brewery taprooms and back-road bars near Pine Bush; most Friday nights are for beer flights, not dance floors.

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Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay

Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay

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Shawangunk

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4.2
A local nine with quirks, character, and a meandering rhythm. Drivers crack, geese wander, and post-round beers show up cold.
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

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Shawangunk

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Hiking Trail
4.9
Retreat center perched high, where quiet carries across wooded hills and daily rhythms slow. Meals, teaching, and meditative walks fill the days.

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

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Pine Bush

Mornings break slow at the Dharmakaya Center. Sunlight drapes quiet halls, incense lifts in the meditation room, and footsteps carry softly along new wood floors.

What to Expect:

    🧘 Daily programs in meditation, yoga, and Buddhist teaching
    🥗 Three fresh vegetarian meals each day, always included
    🚶 Trails through woods and gardens for walking meditation
    👋 Staffed by deeply welcoming volunteers and resident teachers
    📚 A peaceful library and dedicated space for self-guided retreat

Important Information:

    ✔ Programs and personal retreats available; advance booking required
    ✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating
    ✔ All meals vegetarian, with vegan/gluten-free options by request
    ✔ Front desk 8:00 AM–8:00 PM daily; overnight quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM
Spas & Retreats

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

Pine Bush
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Retreat center perched high, where quiet carries across wooded hills and daily rhythms slow. Meals, teaching, and meditative walks fill the days.

Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay

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Wallkill

Midday light glances off quirky sculptures tucked between scruffy pines. Morning quiet is broken by the thud of range balls and easy shouts from the first tee, while the pace drifts with the sun overhead.

What to Expect:

    ⛳️ 9-hole public course with a relaxed, laid-back feel
    🎨 Oddball statuary and boulders dotting fairways for a true local flavor
    🏌️‍♂️ Driving range and putting green to loosen up before your round
    🍔 Bar & grill with drinks and simple, hearty fare in the clubhouse
    🦆 Goose encounters and uneven turf—condition changes with season and weather

Important Information:

    ✔ Walking and carts available (weather permitting, no cart path restrictions)
    ✔ Collared shirts required—strict dress code enforced at check-in
    ✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, step-free clubhouse and restrooms
    ✔ Tee times by phone or in-person only; no online booking
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Turtle Creek Golf Course at Garden Cathay

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A local nine with quirks, character, and a meandering rhythm. Drivers crack, geese wander, and post-round beers show up cold.
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