Transport yourself to Northern France with a stay at the wildly special Church Des Artistes, a historic 1800’s Romanesque church turned one-of-a-kind escape located in the historic Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, NY. Owners Peter Wetzler and Julie Hedrick, an artist couple who for years brought friends and fellow artists from the community together through shared interests, have been hosting stays and private events at this retreat since 2012. Ideal for families or larger groups, the church can sleep up to 12 and can comfortably accommodate gatherings of up to 35, boasting five bedrooms plus a Dutch sleeping cupboard and daybed in the great hall (8 beds in total). Church Des Artistes is imbued with history and anchored in a distinct sense of place, having retained many of its original features, such as classic arches, aged patina, original wood floors, and colorful stained-glass windows. Enjoy privacy from any of the light-filled en suite bedrooms decorated with contemporary art and eclectic antiques and art, cook in the expansive kitchen that features an 8 burner cast iron stove, collections of vintage dishes, and a large central farm table, or dream and relax in the great hall with its 25’ ceilings, Jøtul gas fireplace, Steinway grand piano, 16’ harvest table, and Juliette balcony. Step out onto the brick enclosed courtyard garden for an afternoon spent relaxing in the sunshine. Surrounded by seasonally-changing flowers, herbs, ivy, and evergreens, you will swear you’ve been transported to a far away land or time.

For those looking to venture outside the walls of Church Des Artistes, Downtown Kingston’s is just steps away, peppered with exciting independent shops, cafes, and art galleries including some favorites like Kingston Wine Co., Clove & Creek, Hops Petunia, and Artport. If traveling during the warmer months, make sure to take a Hudson River boat tour, visit the Maritime Museum, or ride the historic trolley ride along the water.

Welcome to Modern Accord Depot, a stylish escape set in a historic 1902 train depot that once served the legendary New York, Ontario & Western Railway. Just two hours from the city in the Hudson Valley hamlet of Accord, NY, this glamorous rental property is the train lover’s escape for friends and families looking for a change of scenery, or a refreshing creative retreat for artists of all disciplines. Owned by an Emmy Award-winning music director and a Broadway choreographer, the house was intentionally designed to accommodate creative groups and can sleep up to 10 comfortably. Choose between the solo room with the King size platform bed with built-in cubbies and a skylight, or the one-of-a-kind bunk room reminiscent of a sleeping car, complete with privacy curtains, individualized lighting, and charging outlets. A stylish kitchen with all the Smeg appliances you could wish for will inspire the vacation cook, and a bespoke table for 12 is the perfect place to show off the meal. The ticket to thoroughly enjoying the house though is to do your own thing, be it lounging in one of the many sitting rooms, working up a sweat in the sun-filled studio, tickling the keys on the 1860’s grand piano, or enjoying fresh air on the patio. Wander the home and you’ll see that much survives from the depot’s early days, including a barn door made from salvaged boards with turn-of-the-century graffiti, the original ticket window and waiting room benches, and the former station agent’s desk repurposed as an entry bench. Adding to the nostalgia is a restored caboose parked out front on 100 feet of original track, filled with toys and books, a photo booth, mini fridge/freezer, and sleeping quarters. At Modern Accord Depot, get ready for an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Set along a mountain stream in Eldred, New York, Little River is an environmentally-friendly log cabin offering exceptional comfort in an unusually private and rustic setting. Boasting two bedrooms and a lofted area with a connected catwalk, the 1,100 square-foot cabin is a natural retreat to recharge the batteries, perfect for up to six guests who are looking to mellow out or work uninterruptedly for a little while. Step back in time for a true Catskills experience that mixes the charm of yesteryear with vintage Danish, Mexican and American mid-century furniture pieces, lighting and natural textiles with today's modern amenities like a streaming-ready TV room, fully-equipped kitchen with induction stove and dishwasher, geothermal central heat and AC, and lightning-fast internet speeds. There are two beds in total, one queen size and one king, both with Casper mattresses and the promise of a sound sleep as well as a pull out sofa in the loft. At Little River, meditative moments will abound, from watching the wildlife roam from the front porch, to snuggling up with a good book by the wood-burning fireplace, to sneaking away to the Parachute-stocked bathroom for a soak in the deep Waterworks tub. We suggest keeping the door and windows open for an amazing soundscape. When the weather is fine, hit up the Barryville Farmers Market for the best local food and produce, come back and cook with reckless abandon, then head creekside for a long table meal followed by a fun hang around the firepit.