Nehapwa, Onteora: A historical mountaintop escape. in Hunter Mountain

Built in 1892, this historic estate set in the exclusive Onteora enclave, with panoramic views of the surrounding Catskill mountains is set on 18 private acres and enclosed in beautiful English gardens. Unwind on the impressively scaled covered porch with views of forests stretching as far as the eye can see.... entertain in the grand living rooms with enormous stone fireplaces.....prepare gourmet meals in the elegant chef's kitchen with it's 60" Wolf range, 4 ovens, Sub Zero fridge and wine cooler, 4 dishwashers, bakery, etc. A striking example of Arts and Crafts architecture, Nehapwa is currently nearing completion of a 10-year restoration combining the best of its rich heritage with all the modern conveniences of the 21st Century.  Staffed with a full-time cook/housekeeper and part-time gardener.

Renovated, designed and furnished by Nehapwa Design, the etstate offers the following amenities: privacy; gardens enclosed in stonewall courtyard; large, fully equiped commercial kitchen and bakery; dinning room (seats 8); library; drawing room; four bedrooms appointed with queen beds, reading chairs/ottomans, private bathroom, DVD movie machines and porch overlooking the estate's grounds; study fully equiped to work remotely; wireless internet connectivity throughout the cottage; substantial wrap-around porch with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains; covered outdoor dining area (seats 8).  The main house is filled with a collection of antique, mid century modern and conteporary furnishings, decoration and art.  Full-time cook/housekeeper and part-time gardener are included agreed to rate.

Swimming at local lakes, fly fishing, horseback riding, barbeque, mountain biking, extraordinary hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking.  Numerous golfing options at Colonial and Windham Country clubs or Roland Stamford Golf School.  Close proximity to Hudson, Saugerties and Woodstock for antiques and shopping.  Art classes held throughout the summer at Sugar Maple.  Local movie theatre offers selection mainstream and art cinema.  Numerous local restaurants.  30-minutes from Emerson Spa.  Excellent local massage therapist available to come to the estate.

Rate variations reflect number of guests.  Minimum rate reflects assumption of one bedroom/double occupancy.  Maximum rate reflects assumption of four bedroom/double occupancy.  Daily rate decrease offered to longer-term guests.  Preference is given to longer-term requests.