Press - The Forsyth

The Catskills and its surrounding areas have long been a getaway for creatives looking to escape New York City. The latest such wave of design-minded entrepreneurs and makers… …read more.

About a hundred miles north of New York City, the Catskill Mountains stretch on the west side of the Hudson River. Unlike other nearby city escapes, much of the region feels untouched, perfect for those searching for a more peaceful retreat. …read more.

Located one block from Kingston’s historic waterfront district, The Forsyth is run by chef-proprietor Tamara Ehlin and her architect husband Charles Mallea, whose designs for the gorgeous guest rooms combine a modern sensibility with large rustic gestures …read more.

In Kingston, The Forsyth has already made it into the pages of Vogue. This four-room B&B is one block from the water and features a mix of antique and modern touches, with each room tastefully themed after explorers and globetrotters. …read more.

Kingstonians Tamara Ehlin of The Forsyth B&B and Christina Pickard of Wine with Christina have joined forces to offer grape lovers a weekend of wine immersion. …read more.

Forget the Hamptons – New Yorkers have a new place to vacation, and it’s a lot more rugged. …read more.

One visit to Kingston on a getaway from her home in Brooklyn was all it took for Tamara Ehlin, owner of the Forstyh B&B. to fall in love. …read more.

The Forsyth has achieved the impossible with a dreamy mixture of subtle lighting and natural light: it’s spacious yet cozy. It’s modern yet homely with luxurious bathrooms, gorgeous accent rugs, faux fur throws and soft pillows. It’s also perfect for families with each room having been appointed a day bed, cot or sofa bed in addition to the main bed. Each room has a theme. One room is dog-friendly.…read more.

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While I visited Kingston, New York in early August I heard someone refer to it as “the Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley.” After just one night there I soon saw why. Industrial-chic brewpubs, quirky wine bars, gourmet taco and pizza restaurants, young people with creative facial hair and tattoos… all in a beautiful river-and-bridge setting. It really does call to mind a certain hopping borough of NYC.

This dreamy bed and breakfast features four unique rooms, each one named after a different explorer……read more.

…Luckily, The Forsyth gets it. That’s why the Kingston bed and breakfast is celebrating the final golden hours of summer with an end-of-season festival. On Friday, August 31 and Sunday, September 2, the boutique B&B will host an intimate music celebration at its recently restored barn…. …read more.

When you stay at this quaint bed-and-breakfast, you may be tempted to rush out and enjoy all that the Rondout has to offer, but innkeeper Tamara Ehlin won’t let you. Or at least her food won’t let you. The French Culinary Institute-trained chef feeds you such a lavish, delicious, local, and seasonal multi-course breakfast, you’ll need to head back upstairs and take a nap before starting your day.

As the temperatures start to dip this winter, consider warming up at a toasty inn or resort in the Hudson Valley or Catskills. A staycation can do wonders for the spirit. With numerous top-of-the-line lodging and dining options available, what better way to indulge in the beauty of the region than with a cozy escape?

Gourmet breakfasts (included in the room rate), impeccably designed rooms (exposed beams, large soaking tubs, eclectic textiles) and gracious hospitality from the co-owner and innkeeper Tamara keep this B&B consistently lauded as one of the best places to stay in Kingston. It’s also conveniently located within walking distance of the historic Rondout waterfront district. …read more.

Downtown (also known as the Strand, or the Rondout) offers a more maritime-minded vibe perched alongside Hudson River tributary Rondout Creek…Base your stay here at the stylish Forsyth bed and breakfast … …read more.

“The town is light on lodging, but the Forsyth B&B is the most contemporary choice with rooms that blend vintage pieces and modern design.” …read more.

The Forsyth B&B is Kingston’s OG boutique property, long known for its excellent hospitality, breakfast, and location. Despite the rise of trendy incumbents, it remains one of the city’s most highly rated places to stay. The owner, Tamara Ehlin, is a French Culinary Institute-trained chef and is often recognized for her hospitality and multi-course breakfasts. (The many, many 5-star ratings across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp can verify. Tamara, her property, and the breakfast are most commonly described by reviewers as “amazing.”) …read more.

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