Deer Watch Inn,' East Durham, New York, is conveniently located 20 minutes northeast of Windham and Hunter, premier ski resort country in the Catskill Mountains. Skiers and year-round New England travelers choose this bed-and-breakfast accommodation for its local charm, warm hospitality, and excellent food. Here's a perfect Hudson Valley setting for a romantic getaway, relaxing and rejuvenating weekend, or place to hang your ski cap and goggles. The centuries old farmhouse is a Greene County historical landmark which has been hosting guests since the 1880s. Updated amenities include wireless internet access, hot tub and sauna, central heating and air-conditioning. Cozy, sunny rooms have magnificent views of the northern Catskills, onsite boat pond and woods. Private baths are standard in every room, along with tasteful, country decor, floral chintz fabrics, family heirlooms, antique furniture, vintage photos and Victorian memorabilia. Beds have handmade quilts and hand-ironed sheets and pillowcases; in winter months, guests are provided with snugly, soft flannel bed linens. Breakfast is made from the finest ingredients, organically grown local produce, and herb's from the inn's organic garden. Homemade breads, freshly baked muffins, locally produced maple syrup, eggs from free-range hens, freshly squeezed juice, and just-brewed coffee are normal fare. Deer Watch Inn has maintained rural country charm for generations and recently moved to the forefront of modern environmental trends. The owners are committed to reducing the inn's carbon footprint with a 'green' and ecologically safe operation. Sustainable efforts include regular recycling, composting, solar panels to generate electricity, barrels for collecting rainwater, energy efficient lighting and appliances, outdoor clotheslines and non-toxic cleaning supplies.
