Buck Brook Alpacas 99 Bestenheider Road Roscoe, NY 12776 (845) 807-3104 www.buckbrookalpacas.com @buckbrookalpacas Buck Brook Alpacas is a family run farm located in Sullivan County. The farm raises 150 alpacas, along with angora rabbits. Oh my! They strive to raise these adorable animals in a warm, clean and loving environment.  Buck Brook harvests the alpacas' luxury fiber once yearly to create beautiful yarn and products for the home, family and crafters, which are availab

Dette Flies 13 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-1166 (shop) (607) 498-4991 (conditions report) detteflies.com @detteflies Dette knows fishing and they hand-picked a Vedavoo pack for the fisherperson on your list. Vedavoo products are designed for the outdoor adventure. Whether exploring small brook trout streams or taking a hike through one of the many wooded trails in the Catskills, these packs are built to last with the explorer in mind. With features such as deep

Main Street Farm 36 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-4309 mainstreetfarm.com @mainstfarm You can fill any stocking to the brim here. Catskills provisions from honey to syrup, from pancake mix to Bjorn Corn, from Cabin Porn to a pine sachet. How about a pillow with a favorite Catskills zip code or one that professes love for hiking or fishing? Shady Acres granola? Literally a ton of delicious choices starting at $5 at Main Street Farm where "eating is an agricultural

Duke Pottery 855 County Road 93 Roscoe, NY (607) 498-5207 dukepottery.com @dukepottery Take a trip into Roscoe to find Carolyn Duke's ceramic studio and shop one flight up. This low-fired stoneware is hand-built and draws its inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty. All of her work is one-of-a-kind. Prices range from $20 to several hundred for her specialty pieces, especially her Raku work. Come get lost and found in the serenity of Carolyn Duke's creativity. Other ar

Red Rose Motel & Tavern State Park Vintage 21677 County Highway 17 Roscoe, NY theredrosemotel.com @theredrosemotel @stateparkvintage A great choice for history buffs or fans of Americana decor, State Park Vintage stocks a broad selection of historic American flags ($75 to $450) as well as vintage travel pennants ($5 to $50). Antique flags range from 1896-1952 and can be found throughout each of the guest rooms at The Red Rose Motel. State Park is a small vintage and antiques

Upstream Wine & Spirits 34 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-1328 upstreamwine.com @drinkingupstream 'Tis the season for celebration, and Upstream Wines has a sparkling wine for every occasion -- about 30 of them, in fact! Whether you're hosting or party hopping, be sure to have some special bubbles on ice (or in a snow bank)! Prices start at $14 for Upstream's house Prosecco, and skooch that up to $120 for a Magnum of grower Champagne. Mmmmm at any price! If you men

Morgan Outdoors 46 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-5507 morgan-outdoors.com @morgan.outdoors These solar-powered wonders -- the Luci EMRG Lamp -- need just a few hours in the sun to power up and softly brighten your indoor or outdoor space. The red light is great for preserving night vision or for emergencies; the white for brightening tougher jobs. Super-cool lamp that inflates easily. Small enough to carry as a flashlight. The Luci EMRG Lamp is $14.95 at Morgan O

Dear 54 Main St Livingston Manor NY www.dearny.net @dear.shop.ny This 100% alpaca cardigan from Arc by Angela Dimoff connects with her Bolivian roots is oversized, warm and sexy for the most stylish doyenne on your list. It's only available in the store, so be careful or you might find some other gifts here too. The cardigan is $750, but you get a 15% discount if you tell Dear's shopkeeper, Stephanie, that Farm Girl sent you! XOXO Farm Girl #farmgirlsshoppingguide #holidaysh

Somewhere In Time Farm 108 Somewhere In Time Lane Parksville, NY (845) 807-8702 somewhereintimefarm.com @somewhereintimefarm When you give a gift of fresh veggies, you also help a farmer. This holiday season you can make your favorite veggie lover veggie happy with a gift certificate for $25. They can go pick their own crudités at Somewhere In Time's weekend farmstand in Livingston Manor (see Insta for times). Go hog wild and give a month of veggies for $100. Fresh, crisp, gr

Nest 34 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY (845) 588-5316 Nest-Store.com @nestcatskills Made of cowhide and cozy wool, these unique Norwegian boots will warm someone's tootsies this holiday. $280. Nest also offers a finely curated selection of gifts for the home, as well as clothing and jewelry. XOXO Farm Girl #farmgirlsshoppingguide #holidayshopping #shoplocal #shopcatskills #farmgirlsguide #gettinglostandfound #catskillsrenaissance #townofrockland #livingstonmanor #sullivanco

Prohibition Distillery 10 Union Street Roscoe, NY 12758 (607) 498-4511 www.prohibitiondistillery.com @prohibition_distillery Can I make a pun here about bottling the holiday spirit? You know I'm not joking. It's in here. And, these bottles barely need holiday wrapping; they are so beautifully designed and packaged. Seriously. Prohibition Distillery makes vodka, gin, and bourbon from locally grown corn (ahem, gluten free!). They feature a 92 proof bourbon, a 108 proof single-b

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum 1031 Old Route 17 Roscoe, NY (845) 439-4810 cffcm.com @cffcm Whether you're a seasoned angler or a newbie, lived in the area forever or just a weekend warrior, you'll get more than your money's worth out of Trout Fishing in the Catskills by Ed Van Put. From the history of the fish and the rivers, to the people who made the Catskills one of the best fisheries in the world, Ed weaves history and "how to" that makes this the seminal book for

The town of Rockland has an embarrassment of riches. Two well-stocked hamlets, twin fly fishing rivers and plenty of secrets to discover. With so many dominant hamlets, no one really even mentions Rockland by name. The hamlets include Anderson, Beaverkill, Craigie Clair, De Bruce, Deckertown, Grooville, Hazel, Joscelyn, Livingston Manor, Lew Beach, Morsston, Parkston, Rockland and Roscoe. It's quite a family of destinations! Where do we go from here? From Rockland, head to th

3 Ragin Road, Beaverkill, NY nycoveredbridges.org/beaverkill The Beaverkill Covered Bridge, completed in 1865 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, is the centerpiece of this hamlet. Once the hub for the area’s hide tanning boom due to its proximity to an abundance of Eastern Hemlocks and clean flowing water, the bridge recently completed a multi-year, comprehensive renovation to restore it to its historic glory. The bridge presides over a lovely fish

87 Mary Smith Road, Lew Beach, NY (845) 439-4085 When you get to the Mobile station, take the next left and head up until you see the tree farm and barn on your left. It's an "on your honor" and DIY spot, so grab a saw and leave some cash. It's nice to get back to basics and your fresh, beautiful tree will make lasting memories. I suggest you wear a rugged jacket and bring some work gloves and twine. Maybe someone you love will make you a hot toddy for the effort. XOXO Farm G

Lew Beach, NY Smaller than a one-horse town, this hamlet is the gateway between Livingston Manor and Hardenburgh (Ulster County). Blink and you’ll miss it. The scenic drive down Beaverkill Road leads you to the volunteer Fire House on the right and the Mobile Station and General Store on the left. Stop in on the weekend and say hello to Florence, the doyenne of the old-fashioned gas pumps, the store’s groceries and antiques upstairs. When you pass through this tiny hamlet, es

36 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-4309 mainstreetfarm.com @mainstfarm Main Street Farm is a curated local grocery with a café. It’s also the town hub. See your friends, get something to eat, find out what’s going on. The proprietor, Jon Westergreen, scours the countryside and beyond to bring you the most delicious, pure and interesting selections. Have you ever thought about the “TO” in farm-to-table? Jon is it. MSF is here to remind you, “Eating is an Agricultural

39 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-4399 thekaatskeller.com and thekaatskellermenu.com @thekaatskeller An open-air, wood-fired pizza kitchen with a bocce court and a fire pit lures locals and visitors alike to set up camp at one of their styled picnic tables under strings of antiqued lights that mimic the stars. The bar upstairs spins tunes and ladles out local beer and signature cocktails. The pizza is delicious and the Beaverkill trout cooked on an aromatic plank is

109 Debruce Road Livingston Manor, NY (845) 439-4476 furfinfeathersportshopllc.com Want to dive deep into the great outdoors? Ready to hunt or fish? Take a step through the doors of this intimidating corrugated metal building into a friendly oasis. For many years, FFF has been outfitting the newbies and the seasoned with fishing rods, bait, flies, guns and ammo. Don’t forget your hunting or fishing license! XOXO Farm Girl #farmgirlsguide #farmgirl #xoxofarmgirl #gettinglostan

1345 Shandelee Road, Livingston Manor, NY (845) 482-4301 Have you ever tried raw milk? It’s time. Stop by this farm, get a glimpse of dairy farm life and pick up a gallon. It’s so good. It's also really good for making cheese. I buy a gallon whenever I pass by and turn it into the most amazing mozzarella for friends. The farmers work hard and are nearly always within earshot for a quick hello as you put your name on the checkout list and leave your cash in a bucket. XOXO Farm