Charming former church near the Hudson w/ hot tub. A tranquil retreat.

Nestled in the hamlet of Staatsburg, stay in this serene former church, which is now a two-bedroom residence. Enjoy the natural beauty of public parkland as you walk to Mills Mansion and along the Hudson River. Enjoy a historic and memorable getaway. End your day with a soak in the hot tub, looking at the stars.

The space
The Church was built in 1876 and is featured in a chapter of the book Staatsburg: A Village Lost in Time by Anthony P. Musso. The main living space is the former sanctuary which is open and airy and receives wonderful amber light through the original glass-paned windows. Its acoustics are phenomenal. A cozy corner nook has a gas fireplace with a rocking chair. The main bedroom has a very comfortable queen bed with a door that opens to a small front porch. The den bedroom has a writing desk, a couch that pulls out to a bed, and bookshelves full of reading material from Japanese haiku and other poetry to visual art books. There is a flat-screen television and Apple TV with high-speed wifi throughout. An enclosed sun porch provides a quiet room for reading or resting in spring and summer.

The house has central heating and AC as well as a backup generator.

Getting here
Between two train stations: a 12-minute drive (Amtrak - Rhinecliff) or 20 minutes (Metro North - Poughkeepsie). The property is just under a 2-hour drive from NYC, 10 minutes to the town of Rhinebeck, 10 minutes to Hyde Park, and 20 minutes to Poughkeepsie.

Things to do
There are plenty of walks and hikes nearby, including Mills Mansion and a walk along the Hudson River.A short walk to Rhinebeck is a 10-minute drive, and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is a 15-minute drive. Bikes and paddle boards are available for use. Plenty of antique shops are nearby to peruse, and wonderful places to get a massage or have a spa day in Rhinebeck and Hyde Park. The Staatsburg Public Library and Post Office are just down the street. Other outdoor activities include nearby pickleball courts, a public golf course, and kayaking. In summer, there are free outdoor weekly events at Mills and Vanderbilt Mansions.

Rest and renewal
The space is especially good for rest and healing. The main sanctuary space has a wonderful sound system. There are yoga cushions, blankets and mats, an acupressure foot massager, plenty of books to read on the sun porch, and, of course, the hot tub. Hummingbirds, songbirds, and bunnies are frequent visitors.

Guest access / Entire house