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The word is Beautiful restaurant on lovely grounds serving, "most of the time" excellent food. If a dish is off now and then, dining at CIA is still an exciting experience. If you're driving up from Manhattan, make a day of it and visit Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site.

The word is The Apple Pie Bakery Café received awards for "Best Desserts" and "Best Lunch Spot" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best Of The Hudson Valley" awards. The Apple Pie also offers an excellent cafe menu for lunch or early dinner.

"Beatrix Farrand's work represents the very epitome of her craft. As such, she was sought after by the most powerful individuals and institutions of her day. While most of her gardens have been lost to time, notable exceptions include the Rockefeller's Eyrie Garden in Maine, large portions of the Princeton and Yale campuses, and Dumbarton Oaks, in Washington, D.C., indisputably one of the great gardens of the world.

"This rarified context should give present-day visitors to the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield a better sense of the treasure that lies within its fieldstone walls. Bellefield, an elegant 18th century house remodeled by famed architects McKim, Mead and White for Thomas and Sarah Newbold, now serves as the headquarters for the National Park Service.

"The restoration has resulted in a stunning display of perfectly composed borders - pink; white; blush, cream and grey; and mauve and purple - set off by vine-traced walls and clipped hemlock hedges. Thanks to a recent grant from the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, a third and final garden gate has been created using Farrand's own working drawings. This magnificent oak door, replete with elaborate Arts & Crafts style hardware, was handmade by local artisans, and is now installed at Bellefield."

The Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield is open to the public free of charge.

Hours are 7 days a week, 7am to sunset.
Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Day.

"During the growing season, we can be found working in the garden every Tuesday morning. Please stop by for a visit."

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The word is Bocuse Restaurant, named after Paul Bocuse, the celebrated chef from Lyon, has replaced Escoffier; and with this change comes a new era of French cooking at the CIA. Chef Paul Bocuse stressed the importance of fresh ingredients of the highest quality, and now Chefs at Bocuse, will source the most seasonal and fresh ingredients from the Hudson Valley.

Restaurants
American Bounty Restaurant
Apple Pie Bakery Cafe
Caterina de' Medici
Escoffier
St. Andrew's Café

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Prospective students and visitors are encouraged to experience the CIA firsthand. Admissions Information Sessions for prospective students are available throughout the week when the college is in session. School group tours are also available on a limited basis. Reservations are required, so please call the Admissions Department at 1-800-285-4627 to schedule your visit.

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Now is an exciting time in our profession. Interest in food and cooking has never been stronger, and the growth in career opportunities and earning potential has followed suit. Who is leading the way? CIA graduates—as chefs, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, educators, media professionals and even several college presidents! They all have built their success on the foundation of skills and knowledge they acquired at the CIA— the same foundation that will start you down your chosen career path.

For 60 years, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education. The faculty, facilities, and academic programs offered at our campuses in Hyde Park, NY and St. Helena, CA are second to none. There’s a whole menu of reasons why the CIA stands out from the crowd:

Widespread recognition as the leader in culinary education throughout the foodservice and hospitality industry, giving you an outstanding credential to carry forth throughout your career.

More than 125 instructors from 16 countries, including the most American Culinary Federation-Certified Master Chefs in all of culinary education. Meet our faculty.

Outstanding facilities—41 kitchens and bakeshops, five public restaurants, and a comprehensive culinary library on campus in Hyde Park; and six professional cooking and baking suites and a restaurant at our Greystone campus in California’s Napa Valley.

Academic programs that give you the strong foundation and extensive knowledge to realize your dreams in the diverse, exciting food world. Check out our programs.

Accreditation
"The Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation."

The CIA is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The certificate of accreditation is available for viewing on the wall of the President's Wing on the second floor of Roth Hall. Supporting documentation can be reviewed in the office of the associate vice president of planning, research, and accreditation, located on the third floor of Roth Hall.

The word is The coffee is good, but before eating anything from a Dunkin' Donuts Store, you may want to check the Nutrition Catalog page on their website. Select a product (donut, muffin, etc.) and click to see the ingredients, including preservatives. Many cakes, cookies, and even sandwiches have a high calorie content, high saturated fat content, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

Our Vision
We envision a community in which there are caring, compassionate, respectful relationships between humans and animals, and all adoptable animals have loving homes.

Our Mission
We rescue, shelter, and secure permanent homes for adoptable companion animals; advocate for the highest standards of animal care; and enforce animal cruelty laws throughout Dutchess County.

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The word is Huge menu with above average diner food offered in a real American diner retro setting.

"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River. " FDR
The above quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved and the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here.

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site includes:


• FDR's Springwood, the lifelong home of America's only 4-term President


• Presidential Library and Museum


• Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage


• Summer Programs for children and their families


• Guided tour of FDR's home


• Self-guided tour of the Museum, grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site.

Self-guided tour of the Museum, grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site. Start your visit at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center and watch the introductory film. Arrange for self guided tours of the Presidential Library and Museum, and Ranger-led tours of the historic home. Visit FDR’s Top Cottage retreat, the place he built in 1938 to, "escape the mob" at Springwood. He also brought close friends and political allies here to discuss the state of the world or to simply relax. Designed by FDR to emulate the Dutch colonial architecture found throughout the Hudson River Valley, the structure was planned with accessibility in mind to accommodate his wheelchair and give him greater independence.

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The word is At least one day is recommended to experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Site. Visit Springwood, Top Cottage retreat, and Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage along with the grounds, the library, family events and more.

History of the FDR Library and Museum
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is America's first presidential library and the only one used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941.

Prior to Roosevelt's Presidency, the final disposition of Presidential papers was left to chance. Although a valued part of the nation's heritage, the papers of chief executives were private property which they took with them upon leaving office . . .

In erecting his library, Roosevelt created an institution to preserve intact all his papers . . .

"Fireside Chat" from the Library, December 24, 1943. Roosevelt's actions served as a precedent. When Congress passed the Presidential Libraries Act in 1955, it regularized the procedures initiated by President Roosevelt for privately built and federally maintained libraries to preserve the papers of future Presidents . . .

. . . He visited the library often during the war to sort and classify his records and memorabilia; and from his study in the library he delivered several of his famous radio speeches or "fireside chats".

In early planning for the Library the President expressed the hope that Mrs. Roosevelt's papers would eventually find a place here . . . At the time of her death in 1962 Eleanor Roosevelt's papers totaled a staggering three million pages. In 1972, the wings FDR envisioned were added to the original building. Mrs. Roosevelt's papers were stored in the South Wing, and a gallery devoted to Eleanor and her life and accomplishments was created in the museum portion of the new addition.

The Library reflects the vision that its founder displayed when he spoke at the dedication of the library on June 30, 1941. To maintain archival facilities and records, he stated: ". . . a Nation must believe in three things. It must believe in the past. It must believe in the future. It must, above all, believe in the capacity of its own people so to learn from the past that they can gain in judgment in creating their own future." by Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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The word is Enjoy an afternoon visiting the FDR Home and Presidential Library; across the road from this classic brewpub offering six homemade beers on tap and pretty good food.

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After a day of hiking, antiquing, or visiting historic sites in Hyde Park, enjoy a picnic with produce from a local farm in Dutchess County or dine in one of many excellent restaurants in Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and other nearby villages.

Hyde Park is home to a variety of historical landmarks, including the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site are only four miles from the hotel. Beautiful parks dot the landscape providing access to Dutchess County fishing spots, hiking trails, and Dutchess County biking trails.

The word is Ristorante Caterina de' Medici was awarded "Best Dutchess County Restaurant" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best Of The Hudson Valley" awards.

Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. After your course, get out and practice your strokes and rescues. Attend one of our TuneUp Sessions to build on the skills you already have and to keep your skills fresh. If you are interested in sightseeing and going places, consider one of our guided Kayak Tours.

Guided Kayak Tour: Historic Hyde Park Region

An Island, a beautiful creek, a lighthouse, historic mansions, serene scenery fill this area of the Hudson with magic. One of our favorite destination paddle spots. Following the cove out into the Hudson River and past Bard Rock, the island directly to the north is Esopus Island. There is a small beach on the southeast side of the island and a few sheltered spots on the west side. Black Creek lies directly across from Esopus Island along the west shore of the river. This area of the Hudson River has been long known as a favored Bald Eagle watching area. North of Norrie Point lies Mills Mansion on the eastern shore and beyond the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse can be seen.

Deer, foxes, coyotes and wild turkeys roam this rugged and beautiful property in the Marlboro Mountains

In addition to great hiking and mountain biking, educators can use this 570-acre park as an outdoor classroom; this mountain forest featuring a pond, waterfall, hiking trails and views of the Hudson River and Catskills is a great place for children to learn about ecology and environmental ethics.

Perfect for nature study, hiking and mountain biking. Six miles of trails. Great views of eastern Hudson River shore and Catskill Mountains.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Fishing (Contact local guides for information.)
Hiking Trails
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Picnicking
Scenic Views

Directions
Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north for 8.2 miles. Left on Old Post Road. Lower parking lot is 0.2 miles on right. For upper lot, follow Old Post Road to Poppletown Road, which splits off to the right. Parking area is on the left, 2.5 miles from intersection of 9W and Old Post Road.

After a day of hiking, nature study or mountain biking in this scenic wonderland, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Ulster, New York.

Restaurant Review

The word is If you're looking for really healthy dining options and great food; dine at St. Andrew's Cafe. The food is great and presented like "fine art", the service is perfect, and the prices are reasonable. "Dining at the CIA is always a pleasure."

Many of your favorite foods are Healthy Ideas - just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol on over 5000+ items throughout the store to know you're making truly healthy choices when you shop.

Food allergy or food intolerance?
Allergen statements on our Stop & Shop brand products. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), requires food labels to indicate if the product contains any of the "Big 8" allergens (wheat, soy, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs). In addition, Stop & Shop brand products list gluten if it is present in the food or could be present due to cross-contamination.

This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Come and be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill.

Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her "laboratory" for social change during the prominent and influential period of her life from 1924 until her death in 1962. During that time she formulated and carried out her social and political beliefs. This is the place most closely associated with one of the most prominent women of 20th-century America.

Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill (ERVK) works to preserve ER's home as a living memorial, a center for exchange of significant ideas, and a catalyst for change and the betterment of the human condition. They offer programs such as the Girls Leadership Workshop, held every summer.

Enjoy fun things to do with your children this summer. Join a park ranger for free Summer Family Programs. Press blue button for a schedule and description of Family walks and hikes on the grounds of the FDR estate. "Play like Franklin Roosevelt did in the olden days of the 19th century. Learn to use a Jacob’s ladder, a jump rope, or the hoop and stick." Previous scheduled walks for children included:

Springwood Stroll: A Historic Site Grounds Walk
ER’s Woodland Walk: Nature Study at Val-Kill
FDR’s Boyhood Fun

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The word is At least one day is recommended to experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Site. Visit Springwood, Top Cottage retreat, and Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage along with the grounds, the library, family events and more.

"The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site was established as a monument to an era rather than a tribute to any one person or family. The estate illustrates a way of life modeled on the English country house and is only unusual today because so few examples survive in the 21st century. More than a place to discuss the lifestyles of the rich and famous, the park offers a window into the philosophy of the American country house, the lives of its domestic staff, and its relationship to the surrounding community.

Formal Gardens
"The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association was formed in 1984 with a mission to restore the Formal Gardens as closely as possible to their appearance in the 1930s." Visitors may walk the grounds, hike carriage trails, or picnic at the overlook." The above information is sourced from the National Park Service.

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The word is Tour the house and stroll the 200 + acres of park land that boast centuries old tree plantings, stunning Hudson River and Catskill Mountain views and Italian Gardens. At least one full day is recommended to experience the Vanderbilt Mansion and Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Sites.

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