Best Ski Season in Years!

Wow! We have been so busy with guests these last few weeks as a result of the terrific ski conditions that I haven't had time to dash off a few words for Catskill Innkeeper. The Inn has been full all week in celebration of President's week. We have had guests from as close as Westchester and as far away as Rio de Janiero. Everyone is raving about the conditions at Belleayre. We have been offering $24 lift tickets and starting Monday, February 22nd, we move to Buy One and Get One Free for adults! So call us an reserve a room! We'll have the homemade muffins warming and the coffee brewing as part of your two course breakfast!

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Ideal Conditions at Bellearye!

After serving our guests breakfast of yogurt with honey and granola followed by crepes filled with homemade applesauce and plum jam,  we headed to the slopes. There won't be time to ski this holiday weekend so we made time this morning. The conditions at Belleayre are ideal. There has been a consistent nightly snowfall of an inch almost every night for 10 days. We were not disappointed! My favorite part of Belleayre Ski Center are the western slopes. Tomahawk lift soars up to Dot Neble run which was closed our first time up the lift put was open later in the morning. The views are spectacular and the skiing the same! So come up, spend a couple of days with us and ski Belleayre for only $24 when you stay at Breezy Hill Inn!

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Catskill Snow Means Great Skiing at Belleayre!

The Christmas through New Year's week was chock-a-block with guests at the Inn. So many lovely folks and the conversation around the dining room table was lively, friendly and filled with skiing lore. I skied on Saturday as the snow was coming down; the conditions were terrific although I wish the snowboarders weren't so aggressive! I like to get on the mountain early and hit the top before it gets skied off. After Sunday's 4-6 inches and the daily snow fall of the week's forecast that won't be a problem this week! Here's a picture of the Inn from Sunday as the snow was falling. Enjoy the snow!

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Great Skiing at Belleayre!

Yesterday morning after our Breezy Hill Inn guests had left for the slopes following their breakfast of baked french toast, yogurt with granola and blueberries, I too headed to the slopes for Christmas morning skiing. The slopes were groomed and perfect for my first day of skiing for the year. I love skiing on December 25th; there are few skiers early in the day although by noon it begins to get crowded. We met friends in the lodge and exchanged greetings but mostly we were anxious to try out our newly tuned skies. The sky was blue, the temperature just under 30 degrees and the snow was great! What more could one ask? Happy holidays and think snow!

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It's snowing!

It started snowing at 11 o'clock this morning. It's been over three hours since and it hasn't let up. The folks up at Belleayre Ski Center say over two inches have accumulated in less than two hours. The ski season is projected to start tomorrow! I'm a skier who has recently taken up snowshoeing after a trip out west a couple of years ago. These Catskill mountains are perfect for snowshoeing...beautiful views and exhilarating exercise as well. So get your winter sports equipment and clothing ready and head up to the mountains!

Breezy Hill Inn is ready to greet you and make your stay comfortable. I just took a batch of banana walnut muffins out of the oven!

See you soon!

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Cold enough for snow in the Catskills!

The leaves are down and the weather is crisp and chilly! Feels like snow any day now! Belleayre Ski Center is a bustle with preparations for the ski season-opening day is November 14th. The phone is ringing with inquiries for winter stays. President's week is in big demand as always. We are hoping for lots of natural snow so we can snowshoe on Breezy Hill. Last winter I often put on my snowshoes and set out for the top of the property. I love those clear brisk day when the sunshine dances off the snow. The trek up the mountain to the property line, a typical stone wall that divides the former grazing fields from the farmhouse surround, is rewarded by a magnificent view of the Halcott valley in one direction and a view of the ski trails of Highmont and Belleayre. Come join us at Breezy Hill Inn for a luxury in the country!
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What to do on a rainy day in the Catskills!

Our guests arrived last evening and we are about to serve breakfast. The sky is bleak as it has been raining all night. The leaves are mostly down although as I gaze out the window there are still some glorious trees dressed in golds! We are serving homemade blueberry muffins, fresh fruit salad and omelets with cheese and chives this morning. When they ask about what to do today, I'll suggest a visit to the galleries in Woodstock or maybe a drive to Cooperstown. There is always somewhere to visit and the drives are through the beautiful Catskill mountains. Rain or shine the country is relaxing!