There are all sorts of stories and mysteries about the surrounding Ramapo Mountains. From stone walls and hidden rock shelters to myths and lore of local legends, the hills and lowlands along the Ramapo River have a lively history.

One interesting area of exploration has been the “Supposed Prehistoric Walls in the Wrightman Fields, Ramapo, New York” on Wrightman’s Plateau next to Sloatsburg. Located on high ground between the Ramapo River and foot of South Mountain, the collection of walls and mounds will be part of Archaeologist Edward Lenik’s discussion on Sunday, January 12, at Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg. Continue Reading

Bluegrass signs have been popping up around Sloatsburg and the surrounding area. It’s that time of year – when the Friends of Harmony Hall host the annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival on the Great Lawn.

This year marks the 10th year that Harmony Hall has hosted this event that now helps kicks off the fall season for Sloatsburg. The Bluegrass Festival attracts visitors from across the Hudson Valley and surrounding area and is supported by Rockland County Tourism. Continue Reading

Last summer saw a mix of art lovers from across the Hudson Valley gather at Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg to spend a relaxing day on the Great Lawn for the Plein Air art show. Hosted and curated by Jessie Taylor and Peter Bush, the Plein Air Painting & Art Show was another in a series of events that has helped solidify Harmony Hall as an excellent place to host arts and culture events. Continue Reading

The lawn at Valley Rock Inn is at the heart of the complex and is surrounded by the bar & grill, the pool, lodge, and guest houses.

If you stand on Valley Rock Inn’s big lawn and look west, you’ll see the Liberty Rock ridge in the western sky. Turn around and the Ramapo Mountains along the southern tip of Harriman State Park loom in the far northeast sky, across the Ramapo River. That Sloatsburg sweet spot is at the heart of the Mill Street neighborhood undergoing transformation in the village center. Continue Reading

Note: The Early American Music & Song was cancelled.

The Sloatsburg Library quietly produces a whole lot of local programming. A glance at its calendar this past year shows any number of events and activities for kids and adults, through all seasons. Add in special community programming this past summer and fall with a whole selection of farmers markets and educational efforts such as Summer Reading and it makes sense that the Library is an important community center. Continue Reading

This September’s Highlands Bluegrass Festival in Sloatsburg, NY, features Tony Trischka and his band Territory as the headline act. Sponsored by the Town of Ramapo and Rockland County Tourism, the annual Bluegrass Festival runs from 1-6pm on Sunday, September 9 and is staged by the The Friends of Harmony Hall. The Friends are requesting concertgoers donate $10 toward the event (kids are free) — a much-needed contribution which helps the non-profit group pay for expenses.

The Highlands Bluegrass Festival is an important Sloatsburg event — it’s an opportunity for the Village to welcome hundreds of visitors from across the Hudson Valley and surrounding area. The big event animates the downtown Route 17 corridor, helping the local economy … come rain or shine.

The Friends of Harmony Hall only have so many hands to help stage the event, so members of the Sloatsburg Chamber of Commerce have stepped up to help, both as active vendors and event day volunteers. Continue Reading

Valley Rock Inn & Market will host a Festival of Lights celebration in Sloatsburg on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.

Sloatsburgers helped light up the Village recently with the annual caroling and tree lighting ceremony. Now the folks at Valley Rock Inn & Market have invited the community to join in a weekend Festival of Lights celebration that is sure to turn the lights even brighter. Continue Reading

The Sloatsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted an early November weekend big tent event to introduce members to the community.

Sloatsburgers and more showed up for the Big Tent event held this past Sunday, November 5, at Valley Rock Inn. Even with the misty weather that threatened rain, the Sloatsburg Chamber of Commerce-sponsored community meet- and-greet was a successful reboot for the organization. Continue Reading

Rockland County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7, with a new Town of Ramapo Supervisor a sure thing. The only question for many is which direction to go and who to elect to the town’s top job. But there are other issues at stake outside of supervisor that will impact local residents, including Ramapo Supervisor of Highways and two Sloatsburg Fire Department ballot initiatives. Continue Reading

One of Sloatsburg’s favorite hangouts has doubled down on its recent success. The popular Seven Lakes Station craft beer taproom and market expanded over the summer to include an outdoor beer garden and renovated indoor lounge room. Continue Reading