Ulster County a Bit Like Tuscany, The New York Post and I Agree

I went to a great dinner party last night, a fantastic night sitting on the bluestone patio behind an 18th century stone farmhouse. As the sunlight faded the conversation turned from the world’s problems to how lucky we all were to live in such a beautiful area. I was asked what places I have visited most resembled Ulster County , NY . I though awhile and answered Tuscany.

I was surprised when reading the NY Post Magazine this morning that new weekend resident and fashion designer Edoardo Mantelli, stated the same thing in his interview. From the pictures I knew just the house he bought, another 18th century Dutch stone house down the road. I only wish I could have expressed my love for the area as well as he did. As I headed to a couple of local farm stands to get fresh corn, flowers and some wine it occurred to me that shopping for dinner here in Ulster County was again very similar to Tuscany. Welcome to the neighborhood Edoardo, you fit in just perfectly!