Food Tour Description
Food & Farm Tour
Hudson Valley
A DAY TRIP
FARM TO TABLE
A Farm-to-Table exploration to taste the best of the Hudson Valley
New York is so much more than the city. Just 60 miles to the north is another world of farms, cideries, artisan food markets and restaurants. These delicious spots are taking full advantage of the area’s bounty and producing amazing food and drink, making the Hudson Valley the perfect food-lovers day-trip from the Big Apple.
Meet your guide in the historic river town of Beacon, NY. There, on the bank of the Hudson, you’ll learn the history of the mighty river. Together we’ll travel, by bus, into town to watch (and enjoy) decadent donuts being custom-created (from your design!). We’ll visit a vibrant community Farmers Market and learn about the benefits to farmer and consumer as you taste delicious fig & rosemary goat cheese from a husband & wife run micro-dairy. Taste locally sourced, seasonal, hand-crafted soda syrups at a do-good company called More Good. Then, we’ll cross the River to enjoy a farm-fresh feast from a family-operated organic farm known for supplying seasonal ingredients to a long list of NYC’s top restaurants. From there, we’ll tell you tales of the famous Black Dirt farm region, see the soil, and learn about an organization helping young and diverse farmers find affordable land access. Next, meet the Apple farmer at a 100+ year old 4th generation orchard. Shop your heart out in their quintessential red barn style indoor Farm Market as we sample specialty products from the region. Enjoy a flight of locally-produced, small-batch hard cider in a rustic setting.
Finish the day in historic downtown Newburgh to visit a restaurant voted ‘Best Restaurant in the Hudson Valley’ and enjoy a dish created by a Culinary Institute of America trained chef that reflects the bounty of the area. View the grounds of George Washington’s longest-running Revolutionary War Headquarters and some incredible Street Art inspired by that history. We’ll have you back at the Beacon Station (parking is free on weekends) in time for your train to NYC or car trip home. Like to stay for the weekend? Reach out for B&B recommendations!
2020 Dates: May 3, 17, 31 – June 7, 28 – August 23, 30 – Oct 4, 18, 25 – Nov 1, 15 – More soon!
TOURING
Sundays
DURATION
5.5hrs
THEME
Farm Fresh
COST
$139 / per
FOOD TASTINGS SERVED
This tour includes 3 tastings in Beacon, NY (a charming Hudson River town) and 3 tastings from
our favorite farms. The 7th tasting is a farm-to-table delight from the historic city of Newburgh.
Tastings may change based on availability.
GLAZED OVER DONUTS
Custom Designed Donut
Made before your eyes
DRINK MORE GOOD
Locally sourced, seasonal, hand-crafted sodas
EDGWICK FARM
Fig & Rosemary Goat Cheese
and Goat Cheddar w/ apple
FARMERS MARKETS
Visit two unique Farmers Markets and have a chance to shop
BLOOMING HILL FARM
Seasonal artisanal pizzas
Locally sourced salad
Vegetable side dish
CHESTER AGRICULTURAL CENTER
See the Black Dirt, the most unique terrain in all of the USA
SOONS ORCHARD
Apples fresh from the farm w/local handmade salted caramel, Candied Bacon, and Fresh pressed Apple Cider
ORCHARD HILL CIDER MILL
Flight of Hard Ciders
Curried Peanuts
LIBERTY STREET BISTRO
Seasonal Mocktail
Chef’s Choice of Savory Dish
Sweet Macaron
FOOD TOUR INFORMATION
Included
All Food Tastings
One Bottle of Water
A Charming Tour Guide
Our Insiders Guide
Details
DAYS/DATES
Sundays. 2020 Dates:
May 3, 17, 31
June 7, 28
August 23, 30
Oct 4, 18, 25
Nov 1, 15
More dates soon!
TIMES
Available Dates>Check schedule
DURATION
5.5 delicious hours.
CAPACITY
16 hungry people.
1 awesome tour guide.
METHOD OF TRAVEL
Mini-bus tour with walking.
ALLERGIES
At this time, for 2020, no allergies are accommodated on this newly launched tour. We’re working on it – stay tuned!
LOCATION
Tour picks up/drops off in Beacon, NY (in the Hudson Valley region) at the Metro-North Railway station. Transportation to Beacon not included but directions and a “what’s out the window” guide is provided. Once we meet in Beacon, NY we will travel TOGETHER on a mini-bus for the day.
COST
$139 / per
Gratuity not included. Transportation TO the meeting location is not included.
BUY TICKETS
EXPERIENCED ON THIS TOUR
Our tours are a beautiful blend of food, history and fun. Not only will you taste and learn the origins of delicious foods but you will be wowed by offbeat cultural insights and impressed by under-the-radar historical tales. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the company of other travelers from all around the world, all while your tour guide treats you like gold – as you deserve to be treated. See a glimpse for yourself.
A Day Trip
Escape the city. Transport yourself 60 miles north to a world of farm fresh foods. Breath the mountain air of the nation’s 1st health retreat.
Historic Hudson
Stand on the banks of the Hudson to hear the history of the mighty river. Tour the quaint (former manufacturing) town of Beacon.
Meet the Farmer
Get to know who makes your food. This tour is built around words (and visits/tastes) like family-run, small-batch, local, organic and seasonal.
Revolutionary Food
View the grounds & hear the history of George Washington’s Newburgh Headquarters while tasting from a spot voted Best Restaurant in the Hudson Valley.
Red Apples & Black Dirt
Follow the trail of the Apple farmer and taste its ciders. Discover the mysteries of the unique and storied Black Dirt Farm Region.
FOOD TOUR MAP
4,000+ Reviews
The tour was the highlight of the trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and the history. He was so entertaining, and the food was FABULOUS! I was full halfway through, but couldn't stop eating, especially when we got to the cannoli!
Sheena P.
125+ Reviews
I was hesitant to go on a food tour. I wasn't sure if it would be worth the time or money. I was WRONG. One of the best things I've done in NYC! Our guide was amazing and had so much knowledge! I will do another! WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Gabrielle G.
200+ Reviews
I am not the tour type. I live in NYC and got this as a gift but was skeptical. I couldn't have been more wrong. What a great time! Not only does the guide entertain, she feeds you! We were treated like VIP’s everywhere. BEST GIFT EVER.
Eileen Z.
