Upstate New York Getaway from NYC

Inn at Lake Joseph is in Forestburgh, Sullivan County, in the Sullivan Catskills of upstate New York. It is about two hours from New York City, so a weekend away does not require a flight or a long travel day. Guests must be 18 or older, which keeps the pace of the property quiet and unhurried.

This page is for travelers who want a simple escape from city pace rather than a packed itinerary.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so you can leave the city after work and still arrive the same evening. The Inn sits on Lake St. Joseph, with more than 2,000 acres of wilderness along the lake. Weekend stays generally require two nights, so plan to settle in rather than rush.

1. Friday eveningDrive up, check in between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM, and keep the first night simple.
2. Saturday morningHave breakfast at the Inn, then take a rowboat out between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, or walk the grounds.
3. Saturday afternoonChoose one outing from the things-to-do page, or stay on the property and use the pool and Jacuzzi (9:00 AM–9:00 PM, seasonal).
4. Saturday eveningReturn to the Inn and unwind. Lake swimming is not permitted, but the shoreline and grounds are open for a slow evening.
5. SundayCheck out by 11:00 AM and head back toward New York City.

Choose from the Inn's rooms and suites, with breakfast as part of the stay. Compare room types and current availability on the rooms page, and confirm what is included before you book.

You do not need to fill every hour. Use the Inn's own lake, pool and grounds for part of the day, then add one nearby outing in Sullivan County. The things-to-do page lists current ideas and events.