We are a Bed & Breakfast now open year round for weekday & weekend get aways nestled at the edge of a forest of Hardwoods Write us! The space We are a Bed & Breakfast now open year round. And did we mention a full breakfast is included every morning of your stay! There are two rooms available. Each room comes with a huge closet space, one room has a queen sized bed, the other has a full sized bed, each has a large window with views to the forest. There is an option to book the ground floor room or one second floor room that are both very private and comfortable spaces. The House is a two storey open-plan design with views from front to back of the house, natural light pours in from all angles, and the walls are decorated with art. There are hundreds of books to choose from for your weekend stay. Prices include Coffee & Tea daily, as well as a full Breakfast with choices of what is in season and stock with delicious items such as locally raised Free Range Eggs, Gourmet Cheeses, Fresh Vegetables, Honey, Locally Crafted Jams, Breads, In-House-made Granola, and other delights. Pam makes beautiful food and always uses the best quality ingredients as well as many homegrown and homemade goods. Authentic country living, garden to table herbs and veggies in season. Guests have access to their rooms as well as the various living spaces, and a first floor bathroom with a large glass block shower, full use of the fireplace, and a back deck that overlooks the forest, as well as full access to the surrounding property. There is access to Basel pond through the forest behind the property and a short walk down Basel Road for another angle. There is a 10 Minute drive to the Shawangunk Mountains (Sams Point). where you can enjoy many wonderful attractions; a famous Granite Rock lookout called Bear Cliff is great for Sunsets in the historic Art Colony Hamlet of Cragsmoor, access to the Cragsmoor historical Stone Church, also close by is Sam's Point Preserve (4,600 acres) with access to Lake Maratanza, Ice Caves, and many walking trails at an altitude of (2,289 feet/697 m). Depending on the season there is easy access to wild Blue Berry and Cranberry picking (usually July). A favorite pastime in the spring and summer are excursions to waterfalls and ancient Glacial lakes such as Minnewaska and Mohonk Preserve for picnics, swimming and local fine dining along the Shawangunk Ridge. Basel Lake behind the property attracts animal lovers as the property and its surroundings are frequently visited by Canadian Geese and Bald Eagles nest in the trees. Also seen are Squirrels, Chip Monks, Blue Jays, Red Cardinals, Robins, and other local Fauna including Deer, Foxes, and sometimes turtles who lay their eggs in the grass in the Chiesa's. Yard. In July there are also Fireflies which are a fun phenomena for children to experience. We as the Hosts live in the upper southern-facing wing of the Chiesa's and are here to share our knowledge of the Area and to provide the best service with an in-home feeling for you all. You can learn about what the Chiesa's Matriarch, Pamela Chiesa, grows in the spring/summer seasons of New York State in her organic garden, use herbs and veges for your desired dishes, and watch as the hosts prepare gourmet food in an open plan kitchen. You can even take a cooking class to learn fantastic Italian recipes so you may take a piece of The Chiesa's with you. Terence Chiesa is a master carpenter who built the Chiesa's house with his bare hands. He is also a Performance Poet that presents his poetry in different character voices. He has performed in the Hudson Valley. Pamela Chiesa is the mama Chef of The Chiesa's. She prepares the most divine Italian dishes as well as other recipes of the world that were inspired by her travels overseas. Julia Chiesa is the youngest daughter of Terry and Pam, and the administrator of this Air BnB site. She is also an Artist, Chef and is happily at your service. Our Homestay B&B is on a rural country road with many Family houses separated by trees. People dont have fences around here, so you will feel the open freedom of safe community-style country living. Search Use (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Maps to search your location to 70 Basel Road, Pine Bush New York, 12566 and follow instructions. Trains Coming from New York City: Train from Grand Central Station to Beacon Station on the Poughkepsie Line (Train takes about 1 hr 20 minutes Bus from New York City to Middletown New York (2 hr 40 min) Rental Cars for $45.00/Day you can rent a small car from Enterprise in Beacon, New York Enterprise Rent-A-Car 409 FISHKILL AVE BEACON, NY (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Tel.: ((PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) The Chiesa's is available as a rental property for Films, Music Videos, Live performances, Poetry Events, or for visiting Artists as an alternative accomodation option. Guest access Your bedroom and bath , downstairs interior rooms, kitchen, two living rooms, dining table, sitting room by wood burning stove, outside deck, fire pit, bbq stove and tools (must provide your own charcoal), Seating on the lawn under a tree enjoying the floral landscape, read a book or fall asleep. Enjoy Winter, Spring, Summer, and the beautiful Fall foliage season for apple picking, and for cider sipping around the fire pit telling stories with our host Terry, the fascinating storyteller and Poet. During your stay We interact with guests upon arrival and in the mornings when breakfast is served. Guests often ask us questions about the area or about the space, or our history of living on the land, and these interactions open up a deeper connection with the B& B. We respect that many people desire a secluded getaway and we respect everyone's private space and time.