Monday Vibes: Embracing June Gloom in the Hudson Valley

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HV Vibes — Monday Edition | June 9, 2025

Good Vibes. Great Views. Hudson Valley Life.

GOOD DAY, HUDSON VALLEY!

Mother Nature decided to serve us some June gloom today — 60 degrees, rainy, and honestly? Perfect cozy weather for what we do best around here.

While the rest of the world complains about "bad weather," we're over here making hot coffee, lighting candles, and calling it peak hygge season. This is Hudson Valley life, baby. We don't just survive the moody days — we thrive in them.

Let's get into what's keeping us warm this week:

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Rainy Day Refuge Crawl — Monday & Tuesday This Week Skip the trails, hit the cafes. Our unofficial challenge: Visit a different HV coffee shop each rainy day this week. Start with Rough Draft in Kingston, then work your way through Bank Square in Beacon and Muddy Cup in New Paltz.

"Murder Mystery at the Manor" — Locust Grove Estate, Saturday 7PM Nothing says "embrace the dark and stormy vibes" like a good old-fashioned whodunit. Tickets include dinner, mystery, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you grateful for indoor heating.

Comfort Food Pop-Up — Storm King Tavern, Wednesday Chef Marco is doing a one-night-only comfort food menu. Think: short rib grilled cheese, butternut squash mac, and bourbon bread pudding. Reservations required.

MONDAY MOOD CHECK

Today's Mantra: "Some days you need the mountains. Other days you need the couch. Both are valid."

Real talk: If today feels heavy, that's the weather talking. Pour something warm, put on wool socks, and remember that June rain means everything's about to get ridiculously green.

HV HOT TAKES

Best Rainy Day Hang in the Hudson Valley? We're talking cozy bookstores, craft breweries with fireplaces, or that one antique shop where you lose three hours without realizing it.

Reply with your go-to rainy day spot — bonus points if it involves cheese, wine, or zero cell service.

WEATHER VIBES Today: 62° + steady drizzle (perfect sweater weather) Tuesday: 60s with intermittent showers (aka prime reading-by-the-window season)

PARTING VIBE

Some weeks start with sunshine and ambition. Others start with rain and reflection. Both have their place.

Let this gray Monday be your permission slip to move a little slower, think a little deeper, and appreciate the kind of quiet that only comes with steady rain on old farmhouse windows.

Stay cozy, Hudson Valley.

— Ed @ HV Vibes

P.S. If you're reading this while the rain hits your window... that's the most Hudson Valley moment ever. Screenshot it.