Morgan C.
Yelp
LOVE LOVE LOVE it here! My boyfriend and I discovered Hasbrouck House last year because we won a gift card to their restaurant, Butterfield, as part of a Yelp Elite Restaurant Week Raffle. We had a lovely time dining at this romantic and intimate eatery, and even though we haven't been back to Butterfield yet (it's amazing but pricy!), we've discovered Hasbrouck House's Summer Sunset Movie series that's been running through the summer and fall! Every week, there are different movie themes, from Disney animated classics to 2020 Oscar nominees, plus an "Industry Night" on Mondays where a food and beverage themed film is shown. Past offerings have included Waitress, Big Night, and Chef - the perfect night out for the foodie in your life!
The Sunset Movie is a great way to get out of the house and have some amazing food and COVID safe fun. The films are screened under an open air tent, and masks are required for guests unless you are sitting at a socially distanced table. Hasbrouck House also has an outdoor kitchen, Butcher and Bar, which offers incredible veggie/beef/Impossible burgers on pillowy sesame buns, flavorful Parmesan truffle cheese fries, and creative seasonal cocktails like (strong !!) mango margaritas and frozen spiked apple cider. That was the signature drink offering at our most recent visit, and even though the portion was relatively small, it was SO good! I'm still thinking about it. Definitely my fave fall cocktail for sure. Most of the movies begin around 7:30 PM, and the kitchen stays open till 8 for food, so you can nosh away while you watch the big screen magic. They also stay open for popcorn, beverages, and ice cream treats until the end of the film, and I highly recommend trying the local Tipsy Scoop alcohol infused ice cream (the chocolate bourbon caramel flavor is to die for), or the ZoraDora Paletas, made just a few miles away in Beacon, NY. Both are a refreshing way to end your evening!
Get here before the film and take in the beauty of the grounds! Stone Ridge is an adorably picturesque town, and my boyfriend and I relish the drive to and from Hasbrouck House because we love seeing the fall foliage and the quaint back roads that wind their way through upstate New York. Getting here is half the fun! The hotel is really sweet, and rustic details like twinkle fairy lights and hidden hammocks adorn the grounds, plus they have lawn games that you can play while you wait for the film to begin. Also kudos to Hasbrouck House for offering clean bathrooms to guests who come for the movie. It's SO appreciated, honestly.
The movie itself is free to attend, and this is one of the most fun and underrated hidden gem events in the Hudson Valley. If you want a unique twist to the so-so "dinner and a movie", definitely come here for a memorable night under the stars!