FOUR HUNDRED’S AUGUST HIT LIST – TOP 5 AUTUMN EXPERIENCES IN UPSTATE N
Contributor - Ximena Lascurain | Lifestyle Consultant • 7/23/26
Get Ready for Autumn in Unmatched Style!
Fall in Upstate New York is officially around the corner, and we’ve curated an exclusive guide tailored just for our members. Forget the crowded orchards; we are highlighting the region's most elevated, autumn experiences. From private foraging sessions at world-class luxury resorts to exclusive behind-the-scenes gastronomic journeys at Michelin-starred estates, here are five unforgettable ways to celebrate the season in absolute sophistication.
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
Set on 140 acres in Gardiner, this ultra-luxury Auberge property offers members an immersive, private harvest estate experience. Rather than standard public picking, members can partake in private foraging excursions, hands-on farm sessions, and bespoke cider or spirit tastings curated by the culinary team.
· Highlights: Private guided farm foraging, custom hands-on culinary workshops, and private fireside cider tastings surrounded by peak autumn foliage.
· Vibe: Modern luxury meets refined agrarian charm, complete with stand-alone cabins featuring floor-to-ceiling forest views.
For members seeking the pinnacle of farm-to-table dining, Chef Dan Barber’s world-renowned Michelin two-starred restaurant in Tarrytown provides a deeply immersive gastronomic journey. Private group bookings can include behind-the-scenes farm tours of the greenhouse and orchards, culminating in a hyper-seasonal multi-course meal highlighting rare heirloom apple varieties and autumnal harvests.
· Highlights: Private behind-the-scenes agricultural tours, customized multi-course tasting menus, and bespoke wine pairings.
· Vibe: Highly sophisticated, world-class culinary theater nestled within a historic stone estate.
Located in Amenia, this historic 250-acre estate has hosted literary and cultural icons for over a century. During the autumn months, the property offers curated private experiences ranging from private falconry demonstrations and fly-fishing on the Webatuck Creek to custom private orchard tours and cider tastings in the surrounding Litchfield Hills and Hudson Valley.
· Highlights: Private falconry sessions, custom chef-led farm harvest dinners, and private wellness sessions set along autumn rivers.
· Vibe: Elegant country house estate with rich historical legacy and cozy fireside lounges.
Nestled between the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountain ranges in Accord, INNESS is a 220-acre country retreat designed for design-forward travelers. Members can enjoy private rounds on King Collins’ 9-hole golf course surrounded by vibrant fall foliage, custom equestrian activities, and private tastings at nearby boutique craft cideries.
· Highlights: Private foliage golf access curated local orchard and distillery buyouts, and Scandinavian-inspired spa treatments overlooking the mountains.
· Vibe: Minimalist, high-design luxury with sweeping panoramic views of the Hudson Valley’s peak autumn colors.
Located in the heart of historic Hudson, this bohemian-luxury boutique hotel offers an ideal urban-meets-upstate autumn experience. Four Hundred members can arrange private chartered boat excursions along the Hudson River to view the foliage, combined with private VIP access to Hudson’s premier antique galleries, boutique tasting rooms, and custom cocktail masterclasses at The Maker Lounge.
· Highlights: Private Hudson River autumn charter cruises, VIP gallery access, and bespoke mixology experiences featuring seasonal small-batch apple spirits.
· Vibe: Intimate, plush, and artistically curated with a dark academia fall aesthetic.
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Contributor — Ximena Lascurain | Lifestyle Consultant
From Mexico City, Ximena Lascurain brings to the Four Hundred Team a Latin flair. Growing up and attending Culinary School there, she has always been interested in the culture and gastronomy of her country. When she moved to NYC she attended the International Culinary Center where she certified as a Sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers. Prior to Four Hundred she worked in the kitchens of several Michelin star restaurants throughout Mexico, Spain and NY. What she enjoys the most when it comes to travel, is doing a lot of research. Specially when it comes to the "hidden gems" for local food and specialty coffee.