A little slice of Catskills heaven
We found Mark’s place completely by accident after the stargazing event we planned our Catskills weekend around was cancelled—and it turned out to be the best change of plans.
Mark’s property is beautiful and peaceful, with wildflowers, vegetable gardens, open camping areas and walking paths throughout the land. He provides firewood and kindling, plus access to a downstairs bathroom, which made camping especially comfortable.
A highlight was Mark’s $5 breakfast with coffee and either a breakfast sandwich or bottomless pancakes. Our first morning he was baking fresh sourdough outside in cast iron and made our breakfast sandwiches on it—absolutely delicious. Sitting on the porch over coffee, hearing about the 12 years he’s spent creating and caring for the property, made it even more special.
We loved it so much we added another night. We explored Delhi, Meredith, Andes and Bovina during the day, then came back for campfires and incredible stargazing—we could even see the Milky Way. When it got unexpectedly cold, Mark graciously accommodated us in a downstairs room for a small additional fee.
Before leaving, we walked his figure-eight trails and spent a couple hours watercolor painting outside. We came to the Catskills for a stargazing event, but now we’d rather come back here.
Mark is a genuinely welcoming host and this is a really special place. Don’t leave without asking about his homemade sourdough, vegetables, maple syrup and other local goods. We’ll absolutely be bac