Thyme in the Country

I am 7 years old and my stay at Mary's place was so fun that my mom said I could write this review. I think you should go to! When I was there the chickens got out and me and my friend had to chase them back in. They have 2 dogs. And a 7 week old bull & a 6 day old calf. Mary gives you sweets in the afternoon.

Hello, On the side of the road called "Fish & Game Road" in Philmont, NY, behind trees is a truly lovely B and B called www.thymeinthecountry.com It is working small farm with great guest house, a rustic cabin and amazing food. It is completely organic; food and environment! And a lovely pool that is not chlorinated. The owners were friendly, kind and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much and will be back. Gail & Tage

What a lovely stay - all things relaxed and wonderful. Fantastic setting and warm, eco-minded hosts. Thank you!

Thyme in the Country is everything a small in ought to be and more. From the quiet yet friendly dogs to the areas to explore, tasty and wholesome breakfast and snacks, the natural salt water pool, hammocks, chicken, cows, and lovely flowers, this inn and its keepers are all very special. ~Amy

A Victorian farmhouse hidden on a peaceful road in lush farmland. Proprietors with a genuinely warm and not intrusive, not hokey, hospitality offer an ambience of know-how and well-being. Our pretty, clean bedroom had three windows and the complete works of Charles Dickens. A firm mattress. We enjoyed indoor and outdoor reading and walking areas, a porch, a deck and romantic antique swings, moist strawberry-rhubarb mini-cakes for snacks. A salt-water swimming pool area festooned with flowering bushes. Beyond that an organic vegetable garden, various pastures with beautiful black and white cows and grazing areas for roosters and chickens. A pond with canoes. Wake up to herb scented breezes and a lemon herb cooler in a vintage, etched glass. A yummy organic breakfast. How did they know I really needed a fresh baked quiche with a gluten-free crust? If the bathrooms need a little updating, we didn't care. Mary and Bill think of everything. RH New York, NY

The Kochs are warm, knowledgeable, and excellent hosts overall. The room was clean, cozy and environmentally conscious and the surroundings including the farm, vegetable and herb garden and fields were exquisitely beautiful. It was nice to take a walk through the hills. I also learned much about sustainable practices applicable to my everyday life, leading me to live a more conscious and healthy lifestyle. Breakfast was delicious.

Bill and Mary do everything they can to make you feel at home. You arrive as a guest and leave as a member of their family. The breakfasts are absolutely fabulous; they are interesting, there is plenty of food, and it is always delicious. You'll enjoy the animals and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Len and Linda

Thyme in the country is a lovely home away from the congestion and noise of the city. Surrounded by forrest and field, it's hard to believe a place with cows in the back yard is only two hours up the scenic Hudson from NYC by rail. Large bedrooms, several fire places, and I think there were four living rooms in the house! Tended, within the house, mostly by the matron of the home, Mary, who is friendly, charming, beautiful, and an amazing cook (though she is far to humble to think so herself). Most interesting of all, the entire place is a green establishment, with solar power and energy efficient fixtures. If you want to relax and feel at home away from home, this is the place for you.

I was organizing a "green weekend" for my husband and I, and was specifically looking for a very environmentally friendly place to stay. Thyme in the Country fulfilled all my wishes and more: the food was not only healthy, locally grown and organic, but deliciously cooked and more than plentiful. The house, rooms and garden/grounds were very welcoming, cozy and beautifully decorated. Evenings were spent in front of the fireplace, meeting other guests and talking to the very friendly owners of the B&B. We were able to start hiking right out the backyard into the gorgeous landscapes of Columbia County and got many good tips about what to do and where to eat in the area. Thyme in the Country was for us the perfect place to rest, enjoy nature, meet people and - my foremost concern for this trip - do it all in an environmental friendly way.

My husband and I spent one week of our honeymoon at the Koch's beautiful place on Novemebr of 2007!:D (It took me a while to write a review- but I could not forget!!) We had the greatest time in Hudson and woke up to delicious homemade breakfasts and quite and relaxing evenings!! We definately want to go back to Hudson and especially go back to Thyme in the Country for our stay! Thank you Mary & Koch family for making our stay a relaxing and memorable one!! Hope to see you in the near future!! Mehria & Ron