Rustic renovated CHALET at foothills of Shawangunks mountains, nestled in Minnewaska State Park woodlands, bordered by a rushing stream.

MINNEWASKA PARK CHALET On the hills of Shawangunk mountains next to a park, an ideal location for filming, arts workshops, sabbaticals, retreats, meetings, and events, with majestic views of ancient forest, rocks, and waters, in a high-end, secluded nature’s getaway, upstate New York. All-in-one options, indoors and outdoors, ranging from rustic lifestyle, Nordic sports, sabbatical retreats, arts/media productions, group retreats and events, family life and romance. EXTERIOR The landmark farmhouse, recently revamped as guesthouse, is nestled on the foothills of the Shawangunk mountains, on a 2-acres lot, towered by ancient woodlands and fenced by dense trees and lush bamboos, at the end of an uphill, asphalt road. This unique topography, on a gently sloped land, keeps the house, the pool and the garden hidden from driveways, parks and neighbors’ houses. The property is bound to the West by a rushing stream -Palmaghatt- a Dutch name, that serves as a picturesque border with the Minnewaska State Park. A private footbridge over Palmaghatt waterfalls leads to history-filled, hilly trails, stonewalls, boulders and limestone cliffs; a pristine lake at mountain summit; and mushroom grounds whose locations are secretly guarded. From North-South, the property garden is planted with majestic, white pines, tall spruces, maples, bamboos, high grasses and evergreen bushes, perennial plants; and spiked by architectural details. And a contrasting meadow land on the South that A rustic porch, a series of stone-steps from house to garden, and tree-lined paths tie together a unique topography with a charming building. A surrounding porch, a seasonal heated pool, decks, a BBQ grill, a hammock, tables, chairs, benches and lounging chairs lend to instant immersion in nature, and large garden. A balcony, a wrap-around porch and a pool deck offer dramatic views and scenic sunsets of the park tree line, thanks to a mountain stream that bounds the property to a State Park, to the West. A private, exclusive footbridge overlooking waterfalls, gives access to the state park trails and forest. The decked, heated pool is naturally fenced by dense lilac and gigantic trees. The balcony opens to panoramic views of the garden, the park and waterfalls. This spot is blessed with spectacular sunrises, sunsets, full moons, star gazing; and a therapeutic, nature’s sounds-scape. INTERIOR At the ground floor level: the gathering area consists of a living-room with woodstove, a dining-area, a lounging area in front of the second wood stove, a foyer with a high, full-glass entrance door, an alcove room with laundry equipment and desk, a staircase leading to the second-floor bedrooms, a door to the kitchen room and a door leading to the cellar/crawling space. The comfy living room has the original ceiling with exposed log posts an exposed-brick fireplace two cast-iron wood stoves a large, modern, sectional white-leather sofa that sits 5 a vintage chest with mirror and lighting a square, white marble, coffee-table bookshelves with books and games an electric piano a Bluetooth-enabled, portable speaker a large screen flat TV a half-bath, with separate door, and small sink/mirror a full-glass patio door, leading to the back porch and the Southern garden The sunny dining-room extends the foyer, with cathedral-ceilings and high windows, with plunging views of woodlands and bamboos. The long, folding, glass dining table seats 8. A recently renovated kitchen occupies a 150-sqft room with cathedral-ceilings and pinewood trims; it has a separate full-glass, patio door; bay windows on 3 exposures that frame lush bamboos; dimmable modern fixtures, modern cabinetry; large, granite countertops for eat-in breakfast; a full set of modern, quality appliances (dish-washer; gas stove; refrigerator with freezer, microwave); and professional kitchenware (pots, pans, trays) for cooking. A high-quality washer-gas dryer tower-stacked is niched in the alcove on the ground floor. The home furniture and decoration are inspired by the owner’s world fusion heritage, with ethnic arts, vintage pieces, rustic and exotic furniture, in Bohemian, romantic styles.