# A Design Lover's Guide to the Hudson Valley A comprehensive guide to the Hudson Valley's most design-forward hotels, restaurants, and bars, from Wildflower Farms' 140-acre Auberge resort to converted carriage house cocktail bars in Hudson. - Canonical URL: https://www.opulist.app/articles/a-design-lovers-guide-to-the-hudson-valley - Markdown URL: https://www.opulist.app/articles/a-design-lovers-guide-to-the-hudson-valley.md - Published: Sat Apr 11 2026 18:01:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) - Updated: Sun Jun 28 2026 19:32:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ## Categories - Travel Guides - Design ## Tags - None listed ## Venues Mentioned - [Woodstock Way Hotel](https://www.opulist.app/location/woodstock-way-hotel) - , Woodstock, New York - [Klocke Estate](https://www.opulist.app/location/klocke-estate) - , Hudson, New York - [Maker](https://www.opulist.app/location/maker-hotel-cleveland) - Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio ## Related Collections - None listed ## Article The Hudson Valley region, just a couple hours north of New York City, has become a compelling destination for those seeking beautiful design. The area features rolling hills, pastoral farmland, and historic river towns where design-forward hotels, restaurants, and bars have taken root in converted barns, restored carriage houses, and reimagined estates. The landscape itself sets the aesthetic tone with mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows, wildflower meadows framing bespoke cabins, waterfalls rushing past treehouse-style buildings alongside interiors ranging from maximalist European elegance to Scandinavian-inspired minimalism. Wildflower Farms | Gardiner, NY Wildflower Farms Set on 140 acres with views of the Shawangunk Ridge, this Auberge resort offers 65 bespoke cabins nestled beneath tree canopies and wildflower meadows. The working farm supplies the on-site restaurant and spa, creating an unmistakable sense of place where beauty isn't manufactured but cultivated from the land itself. Website | Instagram Clay | Wildflower Farms | Gardiner, NY The restaurant celebrates upstate New American cuisine with Shawangunk Ridge views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Features reclaimed wood planks and a central four-sided fireplace displaying a custom tapestry illustrating the four seasons. Website | Instagram INNESS | Accord, NY INNESS Situated between the Catskill and Shawangunk mountain ranges, INNESS sprawls across 220 pastoral acres housing a hotel, restaurant, spa, member's club, golf course, and abundant leisure activities. Balances upstate tranquility and cosmopolitan polish with modernist architecture softened by natural materials. Website | Instagram The Restaurant at INNESS | Accord, NY Mediterranean-inspired dining with simple, rustic dishes featuring handmade pasta, fresh vegetables, fish, and meat with seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Executive Chef Gabriel Salazar brings expertise from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain. Website | Instagram The Maker | Hudson, NY An intimate hotel with just 11 spacious rooms spread across three historic buildings, bringing a bespoke experience to hospitality and a bohemian sensibility to design. Each room is completely unique. Website | Instagram The Maker Restaurant | Hudson, NY The Maker Restaurant Upstate Italian cuisine in a glass conservatory enveloped by layers of greenery that blur the line between dining room and garden. Transforms from sunlit conservatory by day to intimate, candlelit sanctuary at night. Website | Instagram The Maker Lounge | Hudson, NY The Maker Lounge Housed in a converted 19th-century carriage house with leather-clad walls, grand ceilings, a hand-carved fireplace, and a curving marble bar. Website | Instagram The Henson | Hensonville, NY The Henson An adults-only boutique inn in the Catskills featuring elegant yet cozy design with skylit living rooms, a meditative library, and an honor bar that invites lingering. Website | Instagram Matilda | The Henson | Hensonville, NY The on-site restaurant with candlelit tables, warm wood interiors, and a bar that opens before dinner service. Balances rustic charm with refined touches. Website | Instagram Feast & Floret | Hudson, NY Feast & Floret A renovated 19th-century blacksmith shop with Italian-inspired cuisine and a working flower stall in the middle of the dining room. Design by Brooklyn's Islyn Studio includes dried flower installations by The Quiet Botanist. Website | Instagram Hotel Kinsley | Kingston, NY Hotel Kinsley A collection of four restored 17th to 19th-century buildings in Kingston's historic Stockade District with 42 rooms that feel like a private residence. Balances historic charm with Scandinavian-inspired minimalism. Website | Instagram Klocke Estate | Hudson, NY Klocke Estate Located in Claverack on 160 acres, offering a luxurious dining experience atop a hill with panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains and surrounding vineyards. Emphasizes sustainable agriculture. Website | Instagram Woodstock Way Hotel | Woodstock, NY Woodstock Way Hotel Eco-luxe treehouse-style buildings nestled creekside around a cascading 80-foot waterfall, steps from Woodstock's town center. Rooms include turntables with artist-curated vinyl selections. Website | Instagram Good Night | Woodstock, NY Good Night A glamorous Southeast Asian restaurant in a historic barn with plush velvet banquettes in coral and cognac tones, vintage chandeliers, and a stunning curving bar topped with pink Italian marble. Website | Instagram Chleo | Kingston, NY Chleo A modern wine bar in Kingston's Uptown District with an open-fire kitchen and refined design by Brooklyn's Islyn Studio. Over 85% of the space's elements sourced from Hudson Valley craftspeople. Website | Instagram The Hudson Valley rewards those who approach it not as a collection of destinations to check off a list, but as a region to explore with curiosity and attention to beauty. ## FAQ ### What is the best design hotel in the Hudson Valley for a luxury getaway? Wildflower Farms in Gardiner is the Hudson Valley's premier luxury design destination, featuring 65 bespoke cabins across 140 acres with views of the Shawangunk Ridge. This Auberge resort combines sophisticated design with a working farm that supplies its on-site restaurant and spa, creating an authentic sense of place where luxury meets nature. ### Where can I find the best Italian restaurant with garden views in Hudson NY? The Maker Restaurant in Hudson offers upstate Italian cuisine in a stunning glass conservatory surrounded by greenery that blurs the line between dining room and garden. The space transforms from a sunlit conservatory during the day to an intimate, candlelit sanctuary at night, making it one of the most romantic dining experiences in the Hudson Valley. ### What are the most Instagram-worthy design hotels in the Hudson Valley? INNESS in Accord and The Maker in Hudson are the Hudson Valley's most photogenic design hotels. INNESS features modernist architecture across 220 pastoral acres between the Catskill and Shawangunk mountains, while The Maker offers 11 unique rooms across three historic buildings with bohemian-inspired interiors and a converted 19th-century carriage house lounge. ### Do I need reservations for Clay restaurant at Wildflower Farms? Yes, reservations are highly recommended for Clay at Wildflower Farms, which celebrates upstate New American cuisine with panoramic Shawangunk Ridge views. The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows, reclaimed wood planks, and a central four-sided fireplace with a custom tapestry, making it a popular destination for both hotel guests and visitors. ### Where is the best cocktail bar in a historic building in Hudson NY? The Maker Lounge in Hudson is housed in a converted 19th-century carriage house featuring leather-clad walls, grand ceilings, a hand-carved fireplace, and a curving marble bar. This sophisticated cocktail lounge combines historic architectural details with contemporary design, creating one of the Hudson Valley's most atmospheric drinking experiences.