Winds so High , Belleayre Closed for the Afternoon!

President's Weekend is a big holiday for this region! We have been booked for weeks; imagine our surprise yesterday when the winds were so fierce that Belleayre closed before noon. We've been up here for over 28 years and I cannot ever remember the Belleayre Ski Center closing. Happily, the weather is much improved this morning. There are two inches of fresh powder on the slope, the sun is shining and all is well.

Our guests, all 16 of them feasted on apple and blueberry crepes this morning. Of course, the coffee was flowing and they all loved the homemade pumpkin bread. New guests arrive this afternoon for a couple of days and then more coming after that. Let's hope the winds don't whip up again!

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Green Tomato Jam!

It's a magnificent January morning in the Catskills! We have had over 21 inches of snow in the last three days and the sun is glistening on the fresh fallen snow. Today we served breakfast to 12 people, 7 adults and 5 children. They all came down bright and early. The tomato jam was the center of conversation except for skiing anecdotes. Our neighbor and friends made tomato jam this summer and gave us a couple of jars. Everyone loves it especially on the white chocolate bread that our local farmer makes. The omelets with home grown chives and cheddar cheese were served following fresh pineapple. We sent everyone to the slopes for a glorious day of skiing!

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Christmas Morning..Skiing Bliss!

The busiest week of the year, hotel/inn wise is starting but before our guests arrive this afternoon, Alan and I decided to take advantage of the reduced lift tickets at Belleayre and get in a few runs...our first for the season. We were pleasantly surprised at the great conditions and happy that the slopes were not crowded! The views from the top of Belleayre are always spectacular but they were even more dazzling with the frozen snow on the branches. We are expecting more snow this evening and there is talk of a big storm mid-week. As we are fully booked through January 1, the ski conditions should make our guests happy.

Time to bake our signature banana walnut oatmeal muffins for tomorrow's breakfast!

Happy Holidays! Come join us next year!

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It's Snowing at Belleayre

The sun is shining and reflecting off the snowflakes which starts about an hour ago. The temperature dropped last night to below 30. They have been making snow up at Belleayre Ski Center for days. Today is opening day!

As I write this, I can smell the banana walnut bread baking in the oven. There's nothing like home baked muffins and breads to start your morning especially if you are headed to the slopes. The phones been ringing and our Catskills bed and breakfast, Breezy Hill Inn,  is filling up for Xmas week and beyond. The Breezy Hill Rental is available for holiday weeks and weekends this season as well.

We are headed to the Round Barn for the Saturday after Thanksgiving event to see what the farmers have on offer.

It's a great day in the Catskills!

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WInters Coming...Flurries this Morning

November is here and the snow flurries have already started. This morning the temperature was in the low 30's and snow flurries were upon us. We are in the midst of the Catskill Mountains snow belt; snow comes early and stays long! Belleayre Ski Center is planning on opening on November 13th this year; we are getting many inquiries for stays at the Breezy Hill Inn and at the Breezy Hill Rental. We are expecting to rent the farmhouse for the season but if not, we will rent it by the week or weekend.

See our listing on catskillhighpeaks.com or at www.breezyhillinn.com

More from Catskills Innkeeper as the season progresses!

August Nights are Cool and Refreshing!

Today is a picture perfect day, not a cloud in the sky and the breeze is especially welcome! Last night the temperature went down into the 50s. Remember the days when you went to camp and you put on your jeans and sweatshirt in the morning. By 10 o'clock you were back in the bunk peeling off the long sleeved top and putting on shorts anda tank. Well, that the weather we are having here in the !

This morning our Breezy Hill Inn guests had farm ripened melon to start off breakfast along with freshly baked banana walnut muffins. Omelets with home grown chives and sharp cheddar cheese fluffy omelets were the main course. Tomorrow, we're making German apple pancakes, one of our specialties.

Join us for a relaxing weekend and spend your day hiking, strolling or just sitting on the wrap around porch in a rocking chair!
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Cooler in the Mountains!

It has been warmer than usual in the Catskills this July, the hottest on record since they started recording temperatures but it is still 15 degrees cooler than Metro NY. So get out of the stiffling heat and humidity and drive the two hours for a cool and beautiful weekend in the Catkills! This morning we are serving homemade blueberry muffins, applesauce and blueberry jam stuffed crepes followed by yogurt with fresh fruit! The flowers are at their peak and truly beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you soon!