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A Literary Lover's Guide to the Hudson Valley

There are places where literature seems to linger in the landscape.

Along the Hudson River and beyond, writers have found inspiration in winding country roads, enchanted woodlands, grand estates, quiet gardens, and the curious histories of the people who inhabited them.

From Washington Irving's legendary Sleepy Hollow to the gardens and writing rooms of celebrated women authors, this evolving guide follows the literary threads woven through the region.

Join me for a journey through the seasons, discovering the places, people, and stories that continue to enchant the Hudson Valley.

Autumn: Literary Haunts of the Hudson Valley

Ghost stories, Gothic landscapes & literary haunts: Washington Irving, Sleepy Hollow, Gothic folklore, historic houses, and literary landscapes.

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Winter: Fireside Tales & Literary Traditions

Fireside stories, Dickens & winter traditions: Washington Irving and Charles Dickens, the Vanderbilts, Victorian Christmas traditions, winter reading, and places to explore in the quieter season.

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Spring: Literary Gardens & Writing Rooms

Literary gardens, women's histories & renewal: historic homes, women's creative spaces, spring bouquets, and the relationship between landscape and authorship.

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Summer: Poets, Picnics & Country Retreats

Poets, picnics & houses of imagination, such as Millay's Steepletop, Edith Wharton, more gardens, Yaddo's literary history, and the region's artistic retreats.

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Meet the Writers

Edith Wharton

Novelist

Edna St. Vincent Millay

Poet

Zelda Fitzgerald

Writer & Flapper & Ballerina