and north winter walk
Highlighting the holiday magic of Kingston, our Winter Walk invited guests to explore the city with And North as their guide. Custom wax-sealed maps were given out before participants spent the day visiting a curated selection of shops, sampling local products, and gathering for special events, including wreath making, a hot chocolate bar, leather workshop, trolley rides and more. The day culminated in a special Courtyard Gathering with Hetta Glögg at Church des Artistes and a spectacular Winter Feast crafted by The Upstate Table. Scroll down for the full list of participating shops and restaurants and to experience the day’s wonder for yourself.
Photos by Nico Schinco, Words by Emma Tuccillo
Wax Sealed maps were given out to each guest upon their arrival to Kingston, illustrated by Al Stampa and designed by Limetta Studio.
The historic Kingston Trolley Bus looped from The Stockade to Midtown to The Rondout for our guests to explore all the 20+ participating shops and restaurants in the city.
Photo by Limetta Studio
Down in the historic Rondout district, guests visited shops and attended workshops and wine tastings at Hops Petunia, Jay Teske Leather, and Kingston Wine Co., before enjoying live music at Clove & Creek.
A treasure trove in downtown Kingston, Milne Antiques offers an amazing array of vintage finds.
Located in Kingston’s Stockade, Hamilton & Adams offers a wonderful selection of men’s wear and accessories. We love a festive window and this one is especially magical.
Photo by Limetta Studio
Featuring handcrafted jewelry in Kingston’s Rondout, Facets of Earth is a new fixture in the area and a favorite among those seeking one of a kind heirloom pieces.
A candle-lit walk from Clove & Creek featuring live music led guests to our Secret Courtyard Gathering at Church des Artistes. While sipping locally made Hetta Glögg, guests stood by fire pits while watching White Christmas on the ivy-covered wall above.
The Winter Walk culminated in an epic feast crafted by The Upstate Table. Set beneath 30 foot ceilings at Church des Artistes, we set the table with tapers by Greentree Home Candle, calligraphy menus by Camilla Ffrench, and greenery by Hops Petunia. Together with the hardest working team including Nina Barry, Alane Hogan, and Nick Speranza, we served a decadent six-course feast with wine by Le Cru and gin by Barr Hill.
Ingredients from Adams Fairacre Farms gave way to The Upstate Table’s delicious dinner featuring Spiced Squash and Fennel Soup, Sea Scallops with Citrus Butter, Herb-Crusted Tenderloin, and so much more.
A selection of wine from Le Cru and blood orange punch made with Barr Hill Gin was served as passes appetizers were enjoyed in Church des Artistes’ grand room.
Thank you to all of our participating stores and sponsors in this year’s Winter Walk: