Harvest season in golden light
Autumn wraps the Sullivan Catskills in color and comfort. Hills blaze with amber and crimson, the air sharpens and everything tastes a little sweeter. The rhythm slows, drawing visitors toward farmers markets, cideries and trails alive with falling leaves.
Where the season shines
Bethel Woods fills with music and craft fairs. Country roads wind through pumpkin patches and apple orchards in places like Stone Arch Bridge Historic Park and Kadampa Meditation Center shimmer under the late-day sun. Hike the Tusten Mountain Trail for sweeping views of the Delaware Valley or wander Callicoon’s Main Street for antiques, baked goods and small-town warmth.
Gather and savor
Harvest season means festivals, chef pop-ups and plenty of cider flights. Couples retreat to cabin rentals or inns with woodstoves, pairing evenings with local cheeses and oven-warm apple pie. Families join hayrides and farm tours, learning how Sullivan County’s soil turns work into flavor. Every turn of the season feels grounded with less spectacle, more sincerity.
Autumn’s mood
Temperatures hover in the 50s and 60s, perfect for sweaters and long walks. The light shifts golden by late afternoon, casting fields and barns in a painter’s glow. Fall in the Catskills invites reflection and reconnection—the kind that stays with you long after the leaves have fallen.
