# Hilltop House Bed and Breakfast > Historic Hudson Valley Bed and Breakfast, Amidst Horse Farms in the Berskshire Hills --- ## Pages - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/accessibility-statement): Accessibility Statements Property Accessibility Statement Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast is not required to provide accessible lodging since the establishment... - [Redirect](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/redirect) - [Home Rotation](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/home-rotation) - [Welcome](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/): Welcome to Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast Our romantic country inn (circa 1909) is an antique-filled getaway, a comfortable “home... - [Blog](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/blog) - [Sitemap](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/site-map): Sitemap - [Photo Gallery Tour](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/photo-gallery): Photo Gallery Tour - [All Guest Rooms](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/rooms): Choose Your Lodging in the Hudson River Valley A welcome reprieve from typical hotels, Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast is... - [Policies](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/policies): Policies for Our Hudson Valley Inn Located in amidst the rolling hills of Dutchess County, NY, Hilltop House Bed &... - [About Us](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/about): About Our Historic New York State B&B We’re a big family, three generations of our children and grandchildren share the... - [Find Us](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/directions): Find Our Hudson Valley Bed and Breakfast in Amenia, NY Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast is located in Dutchess County,... - [Attractions](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/attractions): Attractions & Things to Do in Hudson Valley Wine Country Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast is nestled atop a gentle... --- ## Posts - [Hike the Hudson Valley and Beyond](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hike-the-hudson-valley-and-beyond): Among the many reasons that people visit and stay here with us at Hilltop House, hiking would probably be one... - [Berry Picking Near Me!](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/berry-picking-near-me): It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Winter is over! Yay! Berry season is just beginning and some would... - [Explore the Bash Bish Falls.](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/explore-the-bash-bish-falls): The Berkshires comprise large tracts of wilderness noted for its beautiful natural scenery. If you’re looking for a nice easy... - [Country Living Fair Rhinebeck NY](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/so-much-to-see-in-dutchess-county): I’m so happy that Spring has finally arrived (on the calendar at least) but the warmer days and sunshine can’t... - [Lion Rock Farm Annual Garden Show 2019](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/trade-secrets-in-sharon-ct): Trade Secrets, a rare plant and garden antiques show, is a yearly Spring time event held at beautiful Lion Rock... - [Hats Off to Serevan!](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hats-off-to-serevan): Nestled in Amenia, Serevan restaurant has graced the surrounding Amenia area with it’s distinctive cuisine by Chef-Owner Serge Madikians. The... - [Monte's Local Kitchen & Tap Room, a farm to table restaurant just minutes away from the inn](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/montes-local-kitchen-tap-room-a-farm-to-table-restaurant-just-minutes-away-from-the-inn): Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room (2 minute drive from the B&B, a 12 minute walk in seasonal weather) 3330... - [Focus on Sharon Audubon](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/focus-on-sharon-audubon): In our last blog post we mention Sharon Audubon as a terrific place to hike and view the fall foliage,... - [The Secret Lives of Potters](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/the-secret-lives-of-potters): While you are visiting the Inn you might be of a mind to explore some back country roads, poke around... - [De-Stress the Omega Way!](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/de-stress-the-omega-way): If you need a vacation, or just time to de-stress or decompress, pair a holiday or vacation away at the... - [Geocaching in the Hudson Valley](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/geocaching-in-the-hudson-valley): What is Geocaching? Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS (Global Positioning System). Geocachers find a specific set... - [The Sweet Smell of Maple in the Morning!](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/the-sweet-smell-of-maple-in-the-morning): There is almost nothing better than the smell of walking into a sugar house and smelling boiling maple sap! The... - [Some Tips on Winter Hiking](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/some-tips-on-winter-hiking): When visiting Hilltop House B&B, the area abounds with some terrific places to hike! But hiking in the winter months... - [A Fun and Informational Place to Visit, Institute for American Indian Studies](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/a-fun-and-informational-place-to-visit-institute-for-american-indian-studies): Institute for American Indian Studies (About 40 minutes from the Inn) 38 Curtis Road Washington, CT 06793 860-868-0518 http://www. iaismuseum.... - [St. John's Cliffs, a perfect area to experience Fall Foliage in the valley](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/st-johns-cliffs-a-perfect-area-to-experience-fall-foliage-in-the-valley): St. John’s Cliffs (Less than 30 minutes from the B&B) Map from the Inn to the Cliffs St. John’s Cliffs... - [Cathedral of the Pines, New England’s Largest Old-Growth Pine Forest](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/cathedral-of-the-pines-new-englands-largest-old-growth-pine-forest): The Cathedral of the Pines or Cathedral Pines as it is also known, is a little known hiking spot located... - [A Bit of History and Art to Explore this Fall](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/a-bit-of-history-and-art-to-explore-this-fall): A trip to the area is never complete without a visit to the Eric Sloane Museum & Kent Iron Furnace.... - [Come to the Hilltop House B&B, a Hiker's Paradise](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/come-to-the-hilltop-house-bb-a-hikers-paradise): Hilltop House Bed and Breakfast is the perfect basecamp for a weekend or mid-week getaway if you like to explore... - [Four beautiful places to check out when visiting the Hilltop House](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/four-beautiful-places-to-check-out-when-visiting-the-hilltop-house): If you are in the area and like to hike and explore the outdoors, or simply go somewhere for a... - [Psst. Hey you! Want in on a little local Trade Secret?](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/tradesecret): Trade Secrets is a two-day rare plant and garden antiques sale and garden tour event to benefit Women’s Support Services... - [Art Galleries in the Area](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/art-galleries-in-the-area): Amenia sits on the most eastern side of New York State, and just minutes from the boarder of rural Connecticut.... - [Birding in the Hudson Valley](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/birding-in-the-hudson-valley): With the onset of spring, the spring birds are starting to appear! Spring is a great time for birding walks,... - [Cranberry Scones for Thanksgiving with Tips from a Bed 'n Breakfast Baker](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/cranberry-scones-for-thanksgiving-with-tips-from-a-bed-n-breakfast-baker): Here’s a cranberry scone recipe from food. com I really like that might work well for Thanksgiving... Some things I’ve... - [Home Made Gluten-free Granola a la Hilltop House!](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/make-your-own-gluten-free-granola): Here is a recipe for Gluten Free Granola that I adapted from Chowhound. I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free... - [Previewing Hilltop House's New Photography](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/previewing-hilltop-houses-new-photography): Peter and Nancy Billard work in tandem photographing bed and breakfasts. Nancy styles and assists, Peter arranges lighting and shoots,... - [Hiking in Harlem Valley](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hiking-in-harlem-valley): When I get the chance, I sometimes watch House Hunters or House Hunters International and I’ve been noting the number... - [Affects of Snow on Maple Syrup Production](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/affects-of-snow-on-maple-syrup-production): All the snow that’s been piling up in the woods here in and around Amenia has added to the maple... - [EASY ORANGE-PECAN GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/easy-orange-pecan-gluten-free-pancakes): Baking mixes have their place in this world, just not in MY pantry or kitchen : ) This is a... - [Silo Ridge Brings Newness in 2015](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/silo-ridge-bringings-newness-in-2015): First of all, Happy New Year. I know we’re already done the first week of the new year, and I... - [Garden Tour Part 2: Millbrook](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/garden-tour-part-2-millbrook): Sorry to have been delayed on my garden journey report. If anyone had started at my first posting, they would... - [Garden Tour Across Dutchess County Starts here in Amenia](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/garden-tour-across-dutchess-county-starts-here-in-amenia): As we promised, and just in time for Arbor Day this Friday, we’re going to take a trek across Dutchess... - [Sandy's Veritable Garden Tour across Dutchess County](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/sandys-veritable-garden-tour-across-dutchess-county): Happy Spring. It’s getting here; so I’ve been searching ways to entice it along a little faster. I came to... - [As American as Maple Syrup](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/as-american-as-maple-syrup): I recently heard a radio interview of an author who’d just written a book about maple sugaring. That’s a topic... - [Up in the Valley, The Valley So White](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/up-in-the-valley-the-valley-so-white): There are many blessings to being an innkeeper and given as many snow days as we’ve had here in the... - [Whooppee for Valentine's Day](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/whooppee-for-valentines-day): So I see whoopee pies gaining in popularity for whatever reason. Maybe some famous chef or bakery started the trend... - [When the Cold’s got you Down—Think Cold Frames](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/when-the-colds-got-you-down-think-cold-frames): Wow, cold weather can get to me, but I was thinking about our vegetable garden and the idea of cold... - [Antique Shopping in the Hudson Valley](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/antique-shopping-in-the-hudson-valley): Now, I’m not knocking shopping for brand new furniture, but there is nothing quite like the feeling of walking into... - [Boot Camp | Culinary Institute of America](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/boot-camp-culinary-institute-of-america): Plan your culinary getaway here in the valley. The Boot Camp experience is a fabulous way to get away from... - [Peachy Muffins for breakfast (Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast)](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/peachy-muffins-for-breakfast-hilltop-house-bed-breakfast): Peachy Muffins (makes about 14 muffins) Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1 1/2 c. white flour 3/4 c. whole wheat... - [Places to Elope.](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/places-to-elope): Beach, mountain, Vegas, or vineyard? True Romance, it’s what you’re supposed to do, right? PROLOGUE Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare... - [Bike Trails in the Berkshires | Weekend Getaway](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/bike-trails-in-the-berkshires-weekend-getaway): Save the Date TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011, 7:00 PM – Interlaken Inn Forum on the Housatonic Covered Bride Bike Trail... - [Signature Sound Concerts – Presents Lori McKenna](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/signature-sound-concerts-presents-lori-mckenna): Lori McKenna performs with special guest Lucy Wainwright-Roche Details: April 3rd, 2011 7pm Phone: 413-665-4036 Signature Sounds Concerts Memorial Hall... - [Discover wine country here in the Hudson Valley.](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/discover-wine-country-here-in-the-hudson-valley): The first time I visited John Bruno’s Oak Summit Winery, “wow ... had no idea there was such a wonderful... - [Hayrides, sleigh rides, weddings, and more.](https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hayrides-sleigh-rides-weddings-and-more): Whether you are a beginning rider or an expert, Western Riding Stables has a horse for you. Five thousand terrific... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2018-08-30 - Modified: 2021-11-05 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/accessibility-statement --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2020-05-26 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/ --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-11-01 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/site-map --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2022-10-27 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/photo-gallery --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2021-07-29 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/rooms --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-11-01 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/policies --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-11-09 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/about --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-11-01 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/directions --- - Published: 2011-11-03 - Modified: 2019-12-13 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/attractions --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2019-08-23 - Modified: 2020-05-26 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hike-the-hudson-valley-and-beyond - Categories: Outdoors - Tags: Hiking --- - Published: 2019-06-07 - Modified: 2019-06-07 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/berry-picking-near-me - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2019-05-06 - Modified: 2019-05-06 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/explore-the-bash-bish-falls - Categories: Hudson Valley - Tags: Berkshires, Hiking trails, Weekend in the Country --- - Published: 2019-03-22 - Modified: 2019-03-22 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/so-much-to-see-in-dutchess-county - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2019-02-22 - Modified: 2019-02-22 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/trade-secrets-in-sharon-ct - Categories: Area Attractions, Bed & Breakfast, Things to Do - Tags: M --- - Published: 2018-01-25 - Modified: 2018-01-25 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hats-off-to-serevan - Categories: Hudson Valley, Places to Eat, Things to Do - Tags: Serevan, Serge Madikians, The Valley Table --- - Published: 2017-12-14 - Modified: 2017-12-14 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/montes-local-kitchen-tap-room-a-farm-to-table-restaurant-just-minutes-away-from-the-inn - Categories: Hudson Valley, Places to Eat, Things to Do - Tags: Farm to Local, Local Farms, Monte's Local Kitchen & Tap Room, Places to Eat --- - Published: 2017-11-01 - Modified: 2017-11-01 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/focus-on-sharon-audubon - Categories: Area Attractions, Things to Do - Tags: Emily Winthrop Miles, Hal Borland, Sharon Audubon Center --- - Published: 2017-06-05 - Modified: 2017-06-05 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/the-secret-lives-of-potters - Categories: Things to Do - Tags: Potter, Pottery, Shopping --- - Published: 2017-04-10 - Modified: 2017-04-10 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/de-stress-the-omega-way - Categories: All Season Activities, Area Attractions, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Classes, Holistic, Holistic Studies, Mind-Body, Mind-Body Medicine, Omega Institute, Spirituality, Wellness, Workshops --- - Published: 2017-03-17 - Modified: 2017-03-17 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/geocaching-in-the-hudson-valley - Categories: All Season Activities, All Season Sports, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Geocaches, Geocaching, Global Positioning System, GPS, Hiking, Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2017-02-27 - Modified: 2017-02-27 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/the-sweet-smell-of-maple-in-the-morning - Categories: Area Attractions, Things to Do - Tags: Maple, maple syrup, Sugar Houses, Sugaring, Tapping --- - Published: 2016-12-16 - Modified: 2016-12-16 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/some-tips-on-winter-hiking - Categories: Things to Do, Winter Sports - Tags: Winter Hikes, Winter Hiking, Winter Hiking Tips, Winter Safety Tips --- - Published: 2016-11-30 - Modified: 2016-11-30 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/a-fun-and-informational-place-to-visit-institute-for-american-indian-studies - Categories: Area Attractions, Things to Do - Tags: American Indian Archaeological Institute, Connecticut, Institute for American Indian Studies, Museum, Washington --- - Published: 2016-10-15 - Modified: 2016-10-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/st-johns-cliffs-a-perfect-area-to-experience-fall-foliage-in-the-valley - Categories: Area Attractions, Things to Do - Tags: Appalachian Trail, Kent Pumpkin Run, St. John’s Ledges, St. Johns Cliffs, The Sheep & Wool Festival --- - Published: 2016-09-20 - Modified: 2016-09-20 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/cathedral-of-the-pines-new-englands-largest-old-growth-pine-forest - Categories: Area Attractions, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Cathedral of the Pines, Cathedral Pines --- - Published: 2016-09-12 - Modified: 2016-09-12 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/a-bit-of-history-and-art-to-explore-this-fall - Categories: Area Attractions, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Connecticut State Archaeological Preserve, Eric Sloane Museum, Kent Iron Furnace, National Register of Historic Places --- - Published: 2016-08-15 - Modified: 2016-08-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/come-to-the-hilltop-house-bb-a-hikers-paradise - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Things to Do - Tags: Hiking, Hiking in Litchfield County, Hiking in the Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2016-05-06 - Modified: 2016-05-06 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/four-beautiful-places-to-check-out-when-visiting-the-hilltop-house - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Things to Do - Tags: Clarke Outdoors, Housatonic Meadows State Park, Kent, Kent Falls, Kent Falls State Park, Lake Waramaug State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park --- - Published: 2016-04-15 - Modified: 2016-04-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/tradesecret - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Things to Do - Tags: Gardening, Landscaping, Trade Secrets, Women's Support Services --- - Published: 2016-04-01 - Modified: 2016-04-01 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/art-galleries-in-the-area - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Things to Do - Tags: Art, Artists, Fine Art, Galleries, Wassaic Project --- - Published: 2016-03-15 - Modified: 2016-03-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/birding-in-the-hudson-valley - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Birding, Crown Maple at Madava Farms, eastern migration flyway, Hudson Valley, Maple, Maple Sugaring, Sharon Audubon Center --- - Published: 2015-11-24 - Modified: 2015-11-24 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/cranberry-scones-for-thanksgiving-with-tips-from-a-bed-n-breakfast-baker - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cooking, Hudson Valley - Tags: B'nB, Cranberry, cranberry scones, Scones, Thanksgiving --- - Published: 2015-11-11 - Modified: 2015-11-11 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/make-your-own-gluten-free-granola - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cooking --- - Published: 2015-09-02 - Modified: 2015-09-02 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/previewing-hilltop-houses-new-photography - Categories: Bed & Breakfast - Tags: Hudson Valley weekend in the country --- - Published: 2015-07-06 - Modified: 2015-07-06 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hiking-in-harlem-valley - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Biking, Explore, Hiking, Nature --- - Published: 2015-03-21 - Modified: 2015-03-21 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/affects-of-snow-on-maple-syrup-production - Categories: Hudson Valley, Things to Do - Tags: Amenia, maple syrup, sap, Sharon Audubon, snowy winter --- - Published: 2015-03-10 - Modified: 2015-03-10 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/easy-orange-pecan-gluten-free-pancakes - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cooking - Tags: almond flour, arrowroot, gluten-free, most requested breakfast fare, pancakes, pancakes from scratch, xanthum gum --- - Published: 2015-01-08 - Modified: 2015-01-08 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/silo-ridge-bringings-newness-in-2015 - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Hudson Valley - Tags: Amenia, Lodge, Silo Ridge, Vacation Homes --- - Published: 2014-05-20 - Modified: 2014-05-20 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/garden-tour-part-2-millbrook - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2014-04-24 - Modified: 2014-04-24 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/garden-tour-across-dutchess-county-starts-here-in-amenia - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2014-04-17 - Modified: 2014-04-17 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/sandys-veritable-garden-tour-across-dutchess-county - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2014-03-27 - Modified: 2014-03-27 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/as-american-as-maple-syrup - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cooking, Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2014-02-25 - Modified: 2014-02-25 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/up-in-the-valley-the-valley-so-white - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2014-02-08 - Modified: 2014-02-08 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/whooppee-for-valentines-day - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2014-01-14 - Modified: 2014-01-14 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/when-the-colds-got-you-down-think-cold-frames - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2013-03-20 - Modified: 2013-03-20 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/antique-shopping-in-the-hudson-valley - Categories: Bed & Breakfast --- - Published: 2011-08-09 - Modified: 2011-08-09 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/boot-camp-culinary-institute-of-america - Categories: Cooking, Hudson Valley - Tags: Fresh local farm food --- - Published: 2011-07-27 - Modified: 2011-07-27 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/peachy-muffins-for-breakfast-hilltop-house-bed-breakfast - Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cooking - Tags: Recipe, Rhinebeck Farmer's Market, Sustainable Living, Weekend in the Historic Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2011-04-23 - Modified: 2011-04-23 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/places-to-elope - Categories: Bed & Breakfast - Tags: Romance --- - Published: 2011-04-04 - Modified: 2011-04-04 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/bike-trails-in-the-berkshires-weekend-getaway - Categories: Hudson Valley - Tags: Berkshires, Biking in the Berkshires, Hot Spots in the Valley, Weekend in the Country, Weekend in the Historic Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2011-03-23 - Modified: 2011-03-23 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/signature-sound-concerts-presents-lori-mckenna - Categories: Hudson Valley --- - Published: 2011-03-15 - Modified: 2011-03-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/discover-wine-country-here-in-the-hudson-valley - Categories: Hudson Valley - Tags: Weekend in the Historic Hudson Valley, Wine --- - Published: 2011-03-15 - Modified: 2011-03-15 - URL: https://www.hilltophousebb.com/hayrides-sleigh-rides-weddings-and-more - Categories: Hudson Valley - Tags: Weekend in the Country --- ---