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A small hamlet with an eclectic history
Hidden in the mountainous Catskills Park and bordering the expansive Ashokan Reservoir, West Hurley is a quiet residential hamlet about 3 miles south of Woodstock. West Hurley is one of three hamlets in the Town of Hurley and, like Woodstock, has an art scene steeped in history. At the turn of the 20th century, Hervey White founded the Maverick Art Colony, a utopian community for artists and bohemians. “My grandmother was a part of the Maverick colony, and my grandfather was also involved in the arts,” says Laurie Ylvisaker, associate broker at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, who has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. “They started the Maverick Festival in order to raise funds for necessities. It was essentially the original Woodstock.” The tales of a white stallion roaming free around Colorado, referred to by locals as the Maverick Horse, inspired White’s naming of the colony. West Hurley’s tranquil landscape still attracts a range of artists today, along with residents seeking out quiet tree-lined streets, abundant outdoor recreation, and proximity to all Woodstock offers.
The Maverick Concerts
Over a century later, the riotous Maverick festival has transformed into a sequence of low-key musical performances. The annual Maverick Concerts is the nation’s oldest-running concert series. Every Saturday throughout the summer, music seeps out from the Maverick Concert Hall. Its wooden structure accents acoustics just the right way while a towering horse sculpture stands in the corner.
The Maverick Concerts may be the community’s most famous event, but West Hurley hosts a range of small-town festivities throughout the year. The West Hurley Library’s summer reading program offers weekly activities like visits from magicians and animal rescuers. A few blocks away, the local firehouse hosts pancake breakfasts with the Easter Bunny and Touch-A-Truck events. Summer festivities include occasional outdoor movie nights and Tuesday morning yoga classes.
Views of the Ashokan Reservoir
West Hurley borders the Ashokan Reservoir, whose crystal-clear waters and surrounding trails offer picturesque landscapes for hikers and bikers along the 11.5-mile Ashokan Rail Trail. New York City officials built the reservoir to supply clean drinking water to residents, and five different hamlets were flooded for its creation. Other hamlets like West Hurley were relocated. “People still make jokes that they can see the tops of old buildings and church towers in the water,” says Alex Stier, associate broker with Keller Williams Realty, Hudson Valley North, who has nearly 30 years of experience. Swimming is prohibited, but permit-holders can hunt and fish.
The nearby Onteora Lake seems insignificant compared to the 8,315-acre reservoir, but its hiking paths, campsites and calm waters make it popular amongst kayakers, bass fishermen and nature enthusiasts. About 3 miles north, Thorn Preserve is just one small area of the 700,000 acres of land that is protected through the Catskill Center’s conservation efforts. Sixty acres of open meadows with mowed walking paths and flat terrain for strolls await while blooming wildflowers add a dash of color to a sea of green. The Thorn is also home to rescued bee hives that help pollinate local flora. As bee populations decline, the Catskill Center has relocated at-risk hives in areas that use industrialized agricultural practices like pesticides.
Additional hiking trails like the Overlook Fire Tower weave through the Catskills. A 2-mile hike leads to an abandoned fire tower on Overlook Mountain and offers panoramic views. The West Hurley Park is the closest public park with playgrounds and sports courts, about 3 miles south. Residents can also head about 4 miles north to Woodstock Community Center.
Ashokan Reservoir is one of six large reservoirs in the Catskills that provide water to NYC.
The Ashokan Rail Trail is a popular attraction, drawing thousands of visitors every year.
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Modest homes on tree-lined streets
Winding wooded roads give way to a variety of 20th-century home styles. Split-level, bi-level and ranch-style homes sit side by side, ranging in price from the mid $300,000s to the low $600,000s. Sloping hillsides result in raised ranch-style homes that feature attached garages. Tree-lined streets and canopied backyards offer privacy, although most properties sit close together. Colonial Revivals and the occasional log cabin can sell from the $600,000s to the upper $700,000s. Modern custom-built homes with floor-to-ceiling windows and black accents are rare and priced from $1 million to over $2 million. Although single-family dwellings dominate the landscape, one townhouse community sits along Pond Park Road. With pool access, tennis courts and an HOA, prices for these units range from the $600,000s to the $700,000s. West Hurley also scores the lowest possible CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Tree-lined streets populate residential neighborhoods in West Hurley, NY.
As one of the most popular styles, ranches make up the majority of properties in West Hurley.
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Holistic learning at Zena
The Onteora Central School District serves the students of West Hurley and earns a B-plus rating from Niche. Kindergarteners through third graders may attend the B-plus-rated Woodstock Elementary, while fourth through sixth graders may attend the B-minus-rated Bennett Elementary. Onteora Middle School earns a B-plus, and Onteora High School not only earns an A-minus, but is ranked the second-best public high school in Ulster County by Niche.
The Zena Democratic School, formerly the Hudson Valley Sudbury School, is a sought-after alternative school emphasizing autonomy and freedom of choice amongst students. Additional private schools include the Woodstock Day School and the Middle Way School, whose teachings are rooted in Buddhism. “At the Way School, kids learn conflict resolution skills from a young age," Ylvisaker says.
Onteora High School has 413 students 87% of which are at least proficient in math.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School has 237 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1.
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Local businesses along Route 28
New York State Route 28 is scattered with small shops like Cheese Louise and The Wine Hutch, a Dollar General and small takeaway joints. In town, a handful of businesses, including an art gallery and a holistic veterinarian hospital, line Route 28. Woodstock Art Exchange’s bright red facade attracts curious visitors on the way to Woodstock, while its interior showcases a mix of eclectic masterpieces from local artists and handblown glass decor. About 1 mile away, West Hurley is home to Hannaford, the only chain grocer around for miles. However, independently owned shops like Sunflower Market, a natural foods store that sells organic products and wellness supplements, is just 3 miles away in the heart of Woodstock.
Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go is a hidden gem where the aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air. Delicious sandwiches like Tuscan chicken paninis and gourmet catering menus overshadow its no-frills interior. A couple of miles away, Hotel Dylan is one of the few hotels around Woodstock, and sits right next to Santa Fe, West Hurley’s only restaurant. Colorful Mexican cuisines like barbacoa short rib tacos topped with adobo sauce, cilantro, avocados and cheese stand out against its casual neutral decor.
About 3 miles away, Woodstock’s Tinker Street is lined with eateries. Upscale restaurants like Silvia and Good Night revel in their fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and are favorites amongst locals. “They’re some of the best restaurants in the entire region,” says Sean Zimmerman, associate broker at Halter Associates Realty Inc., who has been helping homeowners sell their homes for over 20 years. Live music seeps into the streets from casual joints like the Pearl Moon, while Garden Cafe is known for its quaint patio and vegan eats like buffalo cauliflower tacos.
Residents like to frequent Hannaford supermarket for their weekly grocery needs.
Locals enjoy summer strolls as they walk down main street in vWest Hurley, NY.
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St John’s Roman Catholic Church
Ulster County’s industrial history dates to the 1800s, when bluestone quarries, paper mills and ironworks drew hundreds of Catholic Irish immigrants looking for employment. A surge in population resulted in the establishment of institutions like St. John’s Roman Catholic Church while growing congregations extended to include German and Italian immigrants. Although its new mid-century modern building attracts crowds along Holly Hills Drive, its former 1896 circa church now houses Dreamland Recording Studios, whose extensive client list includes The B-52s, Joe Jackson and Mayday Parade.
West Hurley Library opens its doors to its residents every weekday and Saturday.
At about 9 miles away, well known Kingston stands right outside of West Hurley.
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Getting around West Hurley
One Ulster County Area Transit and Trailways bus stop sits at the intersection of New York State Route 28 and Route 375. The Trailways bus also stops along Maverick Road, catering to day-trippers and tourists. With limited public transportation, West Hurley is a car-dependent community. Interstate 87 leads 70 miles north to Albany International Airport and 100 miles south to the heart of Manhattan. Woodstock’s eateries and entertainment options are about 3 miles north, and Kingston’s HealthAlliance Hospital is about 9 miles away.
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