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• 44 Golf Course Road • Copake Lake, NY • 518.325.0019 •

ContactMary Elizabeth Maguire

Copake Country Club/Marketing183 N. Hamilton Street

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845.625.7198

[email protected]

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COPAKE COUNTRY CLUB

Situated on 160 acres overlooking Copake Lake with breathtaking views of the Berkshires and Catskills from every hole, Copake Country Club has offered an exceptional course to generations of golfers since 1921.

The original design of Copake Country Club dates back to the legendary Golden Age Architect, Devereux Emmet, a founding member of the famous National Golf Links on Long Island as well as a prolific course designer. Not far from The National, Emmet designed his most noteworthy course, Garden City Golf Club.

In 2005, Copake Country Club was up for sale, fated to be destroyed and subdivided for development. Jon Urban, and his friend Ross Mauri, both longtime lake residents, realized the club’s benefit to the community and stepped in to save the golf course and it’s rich heritage, becoming its proud new owners.

The course is being carefully restored to bring back the time tested strategies and unique design features employed by one of golf’s renowned designers while at the same time thinking green.

After improvements began on the course, Jon and Ross also bought The Greens restaurant as it, too, went up for sale. The restaurant needed some updating, including its menu. Wanting a relaxed yet more “upscale” dining experience Jon’s wife Kim collaborated with Gray Davis and Chase Booth for the architectural renovations and interior design of The Greens. Gray Davis is a partner with NYC architecture and design firm Meyer Davis Studio with several notable restaurant clients and the Oscar De La Renta stores. Chase Booth is a televised set designer and former editor for Domino magazine.

The clubhouse also boasts a new look with the addition of a remodeled pro-shop offering choice golf equipment, clothing, Internet service, and lounge.

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WITH A CONSCIENCE

Since taking over Copake Country Club, owner Jon Urban, as the managaing member, has committed himself to make a difference.

Each year Copake Country Club invites all the children and teachers of the Taconic Hills third grade classes to spend some time outdoors on the greens planting a tree. These local children all take part in a hands-on, and always entertaining, learning experience that will help instil not only a lifetime of smart ecological practices, but a sense of pride in making a difference in their own lives as well.

The Club owns one of the only SoloRider golf carts in New York State within 100 miles of Copake. This almost $10,000 speciality cart opens a whole new world of accessibility to people who may otherwise not be able to participate in a sport they enjoy with family and friends by assisting the disabled golfer to stand in a more natural golf position.

Mark Anderson, superintendent of the grounds, keeps areas of native grasses on the course which not only look attractive but also reduce the need for mowing which in turn uses less gas and oil. These areas also provide cover and habitat for the abundant wildlife at Copake. Rather than relying on pesticides and toxic chemicals, Milorganite is used to fertilize the greens. Currently the golf course at Copake Country Club is working on developing a plan to become recognized by Audubon International as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

“Locavore” being the buzz word on the tongues of any eco-conscious diner, The Greens restaurant is also doing its part to stay green. This is nothing new for executive chef Glenn Strickling, however, since much of the produce, dairy, and meat provided by local farms has been featured on the menus since The Greens opened. A small organic garden on the 14th tee of the golf course supplies the restaurant with juicy cherry tomatoes for salads, basil for fresh pesto, squash, herbs, and even flowers for table arrangements, making the farm-to-table experience a healthy, affordable, more enjoyable choice. Jon is looking into a golf ball resistant greenhouse to and plans on building cold frames and compost bins by autumn.

Copake Country Club and The Greens restaurant does not stop with fresh veggies and flora. Being committed to green practices extends to the cradle-to-cradle certified Method brand soaps used in the rest rooms and the BioPlus Earth 100% recycled paper to-go containers endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Imagine a romantic autumn wedding, orange and gold leaves glowing in the setting of the sun on the seventh hole. Perhaps a winter reception by the crackle of the fire in our cozy dining room. Copake Country Club is an exceptional location with superb indoor banquet facilities and outdoor venues. From romantic weddings on the golf course to a relaxed setting for receptions, we can accommodate your every need.

No matter what the season, our friendly and professional staff is committed to making your day memorable at Copake Country Club.

We are pleased to present our 2011 special occasions packages, designed to simplify planning and budgeting for your special day. Complete packages include everything from cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to the champagne toast. Since every event is unique, our packages can be customized to reflect your individual tastes.

Type of Events ● Engagement Parties ● Bridal Luncheons ● Retirement Parties ● Wedding Receptions ● Baby Showers

Event Amenities ● Original Cuisine from CIA Chef ● Menu Inclusive of Local Dairy, Produce, and Meats ● Ample Free Parking ● Social Consultant to Assist with Wedding Plans ● Linens, Tents, Glassware, Dinnerware

Property Amenities ● Golf ● Landscaped Grounds ● Handicapped Accessible ● Restaurant ● Premium Bar Offerings ● Dance Floor ● AV Equipment ● Indoor and Outdoor Facilities ● Outdoor Heating (including fire pits) ● Proximity to Local Attractions

Please feel free to call us at 578.325.0019. We look forward to helping you plan this most memorable event.

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History In 2005, Copake Country Club was up for sale and fated to be destroyed and subdivided for development. Jon Urban, realizing the club’s benefit to the community, stepped in to save the golf course and it’s rich heritage to became the proud new owner of the beloved 160 acre course in 2007. After improving the course, Jon, and his business partner, Ross Mauri, bought The Greens as it, too, went up for sale and felt the restaurant needed some updating, including its menu. They kept the atmosphere relaxed but wanted a more “upscale” dining experience, so the space was renovated and Chef Glenn Strickling, formerly of the very highly-regarded John Andrews Restaurant in Egremont, was hired as Executive Chef.

Location 44 Golf Course Road Copake Lake, NY 12521

Phone 518.325.0019

Owner Jon Urban

Chef Glenn Strickling

Date Opened September, 2008

Menu Style Innovative American cuisine

Wine Well rounded list of 43 wines from six countries to our own backyard to ensure there are selections to tempt every palate.

Decor Jon’s wife Kim collaborated with their lake neighbors Gray Davis and Chase Booth for the architectural renovations and interior design of The Greens. Gray Davis is a partner with NYC architecture and design firm Meyer Davis Studio with several notable restaurant clients and the Oscar De La Renta stores. Chase Booth is a televised set designer and former editor for Domino magazine.

Hours Open seven days, serving lunch and dinner daily and Sunday brunch Monday - Thursday: Lunch 11am, Dinner 5pm to 9pm Friday and Saturday: Lunch 11am, Dinner 5pm to 10pm Sunday: Brunch, 11am to 2:30pm, Dinner until 9pm

Winter Hours Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays Monday and Thursday: Dinner 3pm to 8:30pm Friday and Saturday: Lunch 12pm, Dinner 5pm to 10pm Sunday: Brunch 11am to 2:30 pm, Dinner until 8pm

Dining Indoor seating accommodates 80 people. Dining room features a 360˚ fireplace for cold winter nights. In the spring of 2010 a chic outdoor dining room was added where another 40 guests can dine and relax with the added benefits of beautiful views. Weather permitting, there is also patio seating for another 25 people. The Greens has a full service bar serving exceptional club fare anytime during hours of operation.

Price Range Dinner entrees range from $19 to $28

Credit Cards American Express, Master Card, Visa

Web Presence www.copakecountryclub.com

Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Chow

THE GREENS

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GLENN STRICKLING / CHEF

The Greens Executive Chef Glenn Strickling took an interest in cooking in his early grade school days when he’d come home to watch The Galloping Gourmet while other third and fourth graders his age were watching popular cartoons.

Glenn’s first kitchen job was at the Silver Bay Association on Lake George, NY, dish washing and bussing tables. A pianist since the age of nine, Glenn went to college to study music, his first passion. To pay for tuition he continued to work in restaurants, cooking. Faced with the reality that he would have difficulty making a living in the field of music, he enrolled for classes at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, inspired by an article in Life magazine.

After graduating from the CIA Glenn worked for ten years in New York City, first as a chef in Manhattan’s Upper East Side French establishment, Les Pleiades, and then as a private chef for a prominent couple on Park Avenue.

In 1993, Glenn moved to the Berkshires of Massachusetts becoming the chef at The Candlelight Inn in Lenox. Two years later, he took a break from the kitchen full-time to assist his wife open and operate a veterinary clinic, yet kept cooking on weekends filling in at area restaurants. Eventually Glenn returned to cooking, building a name for himself at John Andrews Restaurant in South Egremont.

It was Glenn’s enthusiasm for golf that brought him to The Greens at Copake Country Club in September of 2008 where he offers a brilliant dining experience of finely prepared American cuisine.

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TESTIMONIALS

I wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did to make my sister’s birthday a success. She loved EVERYTHING. You provided a great set-up that made it easy for my lil’ guests to burn off some energy while making it easy for the parents to keep a watchful eye and still enjoy themselves. The flowers were gorgeous and the food and cocktails yummy to say the least. I would not hesitate to have another party at your restaurant since I know we’ll be well taken care of. Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you on the lake!

Karen Lau, August, 2010via email

My husband and I met with Jon last Saturday as we happened to visit Copake Country Club for lunch and golf. We were truly blown away with everything and every detail they take care of. Our lunch with our professional waitress, Sydney, the food (selection and presentation), and the golf course. We have told many friends since, how much we enjoyed so many aspects of our visit, including the gigantic dahlia from your garden in the ladies room.

Dianne Salamon, July, 2010via email

We ate at The Greens Restaurant last week... what a FABULOUS experience... telling all my friends... owner, staff, food... awesome, simply awesome!!!

Evelyn Garstang, June, 2010via Facebook

We were there last night... had a great time... great food and drinks... thanks!

Dolores O’Gorman, March, 2010via Facebook

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It was no easy road for Copake Lake to become one of the top second-home-buying markets in the New York City region. First it had to fi ght off a vi-cious attack, then a real estate preda-

tor. With both now at bay, the little com-munity that could is enjoying rising home values and some “you-better-buy-now” real estate deals, like cabins for $129,000.

The vicious attack, about 15 years ago, came from a weed. The Eurasian water-milfoil threatened to dry up the lake.

“You had to paddle your boat out past the growth just to get to deeper waters to start the engine,” said Denise Chickery, a Poughkeepsie resident who owns a second home on the lake and is president of Co-pake Lake Conservation Society, a group of lake residents who volunteer time and money to maintain the now-healthy body of water rich in minerals and largemouth bass. “If you don’t eradicate it, it can choke out your lake. Today, we’re clean and clear. You can see the fi sh at the bottom.”

The result, though, is more than a clean

lake. It’s a stronger real estate market. In the past decade, Copake Lake has thrived, becoming the undiscovered jewel of Columbia County.

“We never knew this was here,’’ said Lindsay LeBrecht, principal broker for Copake Lake Realty Corp. and a lakefront homeowner, who was surprised when she fi rst saw the area. “You discover this place and want to tell your friends. Then you don’t want to tell your friends.”

But it’s hard to keep a good real estate secret down. Some Copake Lake resi-dents reportedly bought their homes for $100,000 soon after Sept. 11, 2001, when expensive, overcrowded, second-home communities such as the Hamptons fell out of favor. After years of tender love and care, those same homes now can sell for $1.5 million. What rational homeowner would keep that quiet?

The area became so popular in the last few years that upstate real estate devel-opers set their sights on the community. They hovered over Copake Country Club,

an 18-hole golf course in poor condition with a wooden clubhouse practically fall-ing down. The previous owners, an older couple living on the lake, reportedly enter-tained several offers from builders.

Residents feared a condominium devel-opment would kill the area’s quaint ambi-ence . One put his money where his mouth was. In 2006, lakefront resident Jon Urban bought the property with a silent partner for an estimated $4 million. By doing so, he thwarted a developer’s anticipated plan to build an attached-house condo project that would have replaced the golf course.

“They were happy to negotiate with me,” says Urban of the club’s former own-

ers. “They chose me over the developer.’’Urban rescued the 18-hole, par 72 golf

course and resuscitated the country club, working with SoHo-based architect and longtime lake resident Gray Davis of Meyer Davis Studio to update the struc-ture and design an addition. The interior architect of Locanda Verde, the restaurant at Robert De Niro’s Greenwich Hotel, Davis designed the club with “an Adiron-dack feel,” combining city sophistication and country charm.

The result is a chic main restaurant with a modern bar and outdoor deck overlook-ing the golf course, where the fi rst hole’s backdrop is the Berkshire Mountains.

On summer weekends, the club is packed with diners crowding into The Greens, a popular restaurant with food often sourced from nearby farms. Onwinter weekends, when Copake Lake is equally appealing because of ice-skating, snowmobiling, golf-course sledding and cross-country skiing, the restaurant is

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still busy. Urban worked hard to update the space, which has become the social backbone of the community, drawing lo-cal hipsters and city fashion and design celebrities with live music and a hopping bar. Without question, Copake Country Club is one of Hudson Valley’s top places to eat and drink.

“I was just trying to stop developers from coming in and destroying the place,” says Urban, who runs the establishment with his wife, Kim. “I had no idea how this would take over my life. But in some ways this was the best decision I ever made. I wanted to create a place I wanted to come to. At the same time, I hope we’ve done some good for everyone around here.”

To earn back his investment, Urban built a house on a plot of land adjacent to the country club’s parking lot. With lake views, the house sold for over $1.4 million last spring to an international couple who live in New York City. Broker LeBrecht has the listing on two of the only three golf course plots Urban will sell. Along the seventh and 10th holes, they’re priced at $675,000, coming with lifetime club membership, lake rights and maintenance.

Other Copake Lake houses aren’t that expen-sive. Non-lakefront two-bedroom cottages with dock rights can be had for $225,000. Rentals vary by season, with homes cost-ing as low as $2,000 per month in the winter and $5,000 in the summer.

Boldface New York City names are a constant throughout the year. Inte-rior designer Thom Filicia and partner Greg Calejo own or share three proper-ties in and around the lake. They rent all three.

“What makes Copake Lake so attractive is its proximity to the city, and yet the country experience you have once you arrive,” says Calejo, vice president of the entertainment group at Kerzner Resorts and Casinos. “The pris-tine quality of the lake and the natural landscape make Copake Lake irresistible to all who discover it.”

Calejo likes his country neighbors.“You have this colorful community

as well as the best of upstate New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut at your

fi ngertips,” he says. Unoffi cially called “The Lake” by full-

time and seasonal residents, it has a close-knit feel. Everyone really knows each oth-er. One resident even joked to newcomers, “Don’t buy a couch. Buy a boat and a beer cooler. We all live on the water in the summertime anyway.”

About two hours from Manhattan, Copake Lake was home to the Mohi-can Indians before Robert Livingston purchased the land in 1685, according

to Wes Keeler’s book on the area, “Copake Lake, Columbia County, New York, Historical Sketch-es.” According to Keeler, lots were sold at the lake for farms to operate in the 1700s and 1800s. Vaca-tion home builders started to settle there at the begin-ning of the 1900s.

In the nearby town of Copake, which means “snake pond” in the native language, retail is sparse. A gas sta-

tion, bank, pharmacy and farmer’s market are still in place. The nearby towns of Hudson, Rhinebeck and Chatham (see side-

bar) provide antiquing and train rides to New York City, Boston and Albany. Cata-mount, a ski resort, is a half-hour drive.

Carolyn Glick, who rents a one-bed-room home with her husband, Will Hoefft, makes good use of both warm and cold months. The couple have a 19-foot ski boat to enjoy fi shing. While they mostly catch and release their bounty, largemouth bass end up on the barbecue.

Hoefft opened a lake-inspired business, Big Willy’s Custom Fishing Rods, selling

fi shing poles online (and soon at differ-ent lake venues). In the winter, Hoefft, a skilled outdoorsman, plans to construct a sledding course for his wife and friends.

From California, they both missed the outdoor connection after moving to New York City. They searched the Northeast before a friend offered them a stay at Co-pake Lake last year.

“It’s our little sanctuary,” said Glick, 32, a managing director at Wells Fargo Capi-tal Finance in midtown. “We don’t ever want to leave.”

Glick describes their home just off the lake as a barnlike structure with high ceil-ings and an enclosed patio. They like it so much they booked next year and relocated from Manhattan to Ossining to shave 40 minutes off weekend commutes.

There is a mythical draw to Copake Lake, once a popular painting recluse for Hudson Valley School artists craving the afternoon light.

On a typical day — spring, summer, winter or fall — a seaplane might take off from the lake’s northwest edge. A private island with no houses, rumored to be on sale soon for $8 million, has become the occasional perch for an American bald eagle that descends from the mountains to a limb on a birch tree.

There is no traffi c or hassle for miles. The only chore might be to fetch fi re-wood before curling up with a book in a house that costs less than a one-bedroom in Castle Hill, Bronx. No wonder the secret is out.

— with reporting by Christine Sparta

Copake Country Club, recently rebuilt, almost became condominiums

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The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Clubby Auntie M on Sept. 10, 2009

A brilliant dining experience awaits you at The Greens—a restaurant and bar serving club fare and finely prepared American cuisine. Whether or not a round of golf is your bag, or sitting near an outdoor fireplace at sunset with a cocktail in hand is your idea of heaven, you are encouraged to kick off your shoes and indulge in the pleasures of the season.

That’s how The Greens’ website describes their restaurant at the Copake Country Club and they are exactly right!

I’d been trying to get Joan to come with me to The Greens for some time. I happen to have played golf at Copake Country Club over the years and couldn’t believe it when friends of mine (who are very discerning diners) told me to check out The Greens last year. I had remembered the restaurant as serving basic bar food…it was fine but it wasn’t “fine dining”. Anyway, we went with our friends and were unexpectedly

impressed. Now finally, with the help of some other friends of Joan’s (who are also fans of The Greens) we were finally able to all sit down for a wonderful dining experience last week.

First of all, the setting is gorgeous. The nine of us started with cocktails out on the deck overlooking the golf course and Copake Lake with the Berkshires in the distance. There is also an outdoor seating area on the other side with an outdoor fireplace where many golfers end up after playing a round of golf.

The main dining room feels spacious yet cozy. The owner of the country club & restaurant, Jon Urban, was on hand to make us feel especially welcome and made sure everyone was well taken care of by his attentive and well-trained staff. Interestingly, Jon bought the Copake Country Club a few years ago and made vast improvements to the club house and the course. (By buying the property he also saved it from developers who wanted to take out the course and replace it with a few hundred condos. Kudos to you, Jon!) After improving the course, he felt the restaurant needed some updating too... including its menu. He wanted to keep the atmosphere relaxed but wanted to make it more “upscale” dining. When the restaurant came up for sale he decided to risk it all and buy it too. He renovated the space and hired Chef Glenn Strickling, formerly of the very highly-regarded John Andrews Restaurant in Egremont, as his Executive Chef.

“Jon’s accomplished what he set out to do”, said Joan. “It is upscale but it feels

like you’re in a family-run restaurant…it’s authentic and I love that!”

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Okay…now about the food. A few of us started with a wonderful Frisee & Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Bacon and Champaign Vinaigrette. They used red and yellow beets…which I loved! The frisee was very tasty…not bitter like it can be…and the vinaigrette pulled it all together nicely. [click photos to enlarge]

Several people ordered the Pan Seared Sea Scallops. I had had them the last time I’d been to the Greens and highly recommended them. The scallops were perfectly done and came with garlic spinach, shiitake mushrooms and something I’d never had before — Basmati Rice Chive Pancakes. I could order a stack of these and would be happy! Joan pronounced the scallop dish “Absolutely delicious!!”

I had the Cumin & Chili Roasted Chicken with black beans, chorizo and sweet peppers. It’s a slow-roasted half-chicken. The skin was nice and crisp and the black beans were firm and sweet and totally yummy with the chorizo and peppers and it too came with VERY delicious garlic spinach.Amy said her Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon was also terrific. It comes with barley (which I never would have thought of) and a tomato and scallion salad.

Barry ordered the Slow Roasted Tender Pork Spare Ribs and absolutely loved them. They came with mashed potatoes and a house made BBQ sauce.

Everyone cleaned their plates and were hardly able to think about dessert. We did order one for the table to share…a Warm Banana Walnut Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise. Made in house…it was superb and we all went home full and happy!

It’s great to know there’s a wonderful restaurant so near by. Copake Country Club is just 10 minutes from Hillsdale and about 25 minutes from Millerton. If you don’t already know how to get to the Copake Country Club, you can get directions here on their website at: www.copakecountryclub.com

The good news is The Greens restaurant and Bar are open year round. (By the way, the Wine List is very good and the Club Menu is great too!!) And, even though summer might be over there are still some beautiful evenings left to visit The Greens for a cocktail and appetizers on the deck before dinner.

Jon also shared with us that they’re going to open the course this winter for snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing. Imagine…a beautiful day of skiing and then up to the restaurant for a Hot Toddy and an incredible meal…it almost makes winter sound bearable.

So here’s the final word from Joan -

“Try it this fall…I promise you…you won’t be disappointed. And, remember, let them know you heard about The Greens from Hammertown…your source for the best in local dining!”

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Eco-friendly Copake Country ClubThe business meeting destination with a conscience

BY SUSAN BREARLEY

Every so often, life's road presents you with a perfect gem - a surprise gift that laughs in the

face of the hustle and bustle of life's pressures; a gift that makes you take a deep breath, relax, forget

the jaded existence which modern civilization seems to dole out, and remember the joie de vivre that

inspires and reinvigorates the soul. Copake Country Club, 160 acres overlooking Copake Lake, nestled

in a valley with a breathtaking view of the Catskills on one side and the Berkshires on the other, in

beautiful Columbia County, IS just such a gem. It's the perfect location for that special business lunch,

a team kickoff meeting, an office meeting retreat, or special recognition event for top performing

employees. For golfers, by the time you arrive, you'll be tee-ing up sooner than you might if you were

waiting for tee times in a more highly congested location. And with a lot less stress in the process.

To get there, I drove North on the Taconic State Parkway, to what is likely the last intersection

where you can still turn left across the median to head back south, and followed the GPS instructions

to turn right onto a small Columbia County backroad. The drive was short, but lovely. Traveling the

road, I was reminded of a trip to Vermont.

But it took me much less time to get there. And as I looked around, I swore I saw a moose! I

did a double take, and missed the GPS instructions to turn left on List-Bypass, just past the Taghkanic

Volunteer Fire Department building. The GPS uttered, "Recalculating", and I took a detour down

Pumpkin Hollow Road. It was worth the extra 5 minutes to see the charming Hudson Valley barns and

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functioning cast iron water pumps along the roadside that reminded me of my childhood. Lake Copake

was on my left and it was sparkling and pristine.

I felt like I'd landed in Brigadoon. And the feeling was reinforced when I arrived at the Country

Club. Everyone I met smiled, easily and naturally engaged in conversation, and were genuinely

friendly.

The staff was incredibly welcoming, and the feeling was one of coming home. Their

hospitality is authentic and without pretentiousness. Owner Jon Urban took some time to share a

lunch, and a few stories of just how much they really do care for their guests. The owner bought the

Country Club and golf course recently, intending to save it from the dissection of the golf course and

property, which at the time was being considered for sale and possible transformation into a condo

development.

Today, with new ownership and loving leadership, Copake has evolved into a Country Club

that gets it. Here is the future of planet friendly, consciousness relevant recreation. They use local farm

sources for restaurant dishes, thoughtfully created by seasoned CIA chef Glenn Strickling, formerly

from NYC restaurant Les Pleiades. The golf course manager uses eco-friendly organic Milorganite and

zero phosphate fertilizers on the greens, to protect the delicate balance of Lake Copake. Restaurant

fireplaces which function in cooler weather use wood gathered and stacked from trees that have come

down naturally on the property. Cradle to Cradle certified hand soaps are found in the restrooms.

The Greens Restaurant showcases a Western lodge meeting of Adirondack charm, inspired,

smartly and modernly appointed. Business casual feels appropriate both at the bar, indoor dining next

to the wine collection, or on the outdoor patio deck overlooking the golf course. I enjoyed a grilled

eggplant and hummus sandwich, with tomato and marinated cucumber on a toasty peasant ciabatta

style bread, served with freshly constructed coleslaw. It was delicate and delicious. My dining partner

Mary had the daily soup special: a cold spinach and asparagus garnished with microgreens. Jon

enjoyed a shrimp tempura dish. The table fully entertained the senses with color, texture and flavor. All

dishes are quite reasonably priced. A full bar and well rounded wine list ensure there are selections for

the most discriminating palates.

Though the Greens Restaurant is located right on the Country Club property, membership is not

required to enjoy Sunday brunch, lunch or dinner, during the day or weekends. Naturally, membership

does provide benefits which you would expect, including meal coupons, golf and cart fee discounts for

members and guests. But not having a membership should not discourage anyone from visiting.

Group events are welcome and encouraged, and the facility can accommodate up to 180 people.

Recently, several non-profit organizations have held successful golf tournaments here, and weddings

are being conducted on the pastoral golf course's hilly knolls. Jon took me out in a golf cart after lunch,

and we visited some of the places along the way where some course favorite events occurred -

including one hill where he snapped photos of a young man who got down on one knee and proposed

to his wife to be, while Jon snapped the event with a telephoto lens, at a distance, so the young woman

wouldn't suspect the surprise. A bit further down the golf cart path, we stopped to share what I think is

one of the most innovative features I've ever seen on a golf course - the 14th tee 'greens' - an organic

garden where fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers are grown for use in the Greens Restaurant. Plans to

expand the 14th tee greens appear to be in the works.

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The original design of Copake Country Club dates back to the legendary Golden Age Architect,

Devereux Emmet, a founding member of the famous National Golf Links on Long Island as well as a

prolific course designer. Not far from The National, Emmet designed his most noteworthy course,

Garden City Golf Club. The course at Copake Country Club is now being carefully evaluated and

restored to bring back the time tested strategy and unique design features employed by one of golf’s

renowned designers. The clubhouse also boasts a new look with the addition of a remodeled pro-shop

offering choice golf equipment, clothing, Internet service, and lounge. Care is being taken to offset

carbon footprint by reducing mowing in select areas, encourage natural growth flora and grasses,

paying homage to course elements such as you might find at St. Andrew's. The course owns a specialty

handicap golf cart that is not found anywhere else in 100 mile radius, which automatically assists the

wheelchair confined golfer with a lift feature that facilitates his or her ability to achieve a proper stance

and position for swinging the golf club.

Over lunch, I asked about that moose I thought I spotted on the way in. The staff confirmed

that I wasn't imagining it - that last summer a moose was sighted swimming in Copake Lake,

and the DEC is interested in having moose sightings reported. Wildlife is abundant here - turkey

families, bald eagles, foxes, and a family of domestic ducks raised from ducklings by the owner and his

wife. A large thunderstorm moved up the Valley while we watched the ducks parade around the greens

with delight, and golfers and staff moved indoors to commune and watch the show through the large

glass panoramic windows overlooking the deck and pastoral golf course greens.

After the storm, we shared our farewells, and I made my way back to the Taconic State

Parkway. I took the shorter road this time, as the GPS instructed. As I came down a hill, I drove

through a heavy mist left by the storm, and as the roadway and air cleared and became sunny, and I

passed by lavenders, and what looked like heather on a hill, coming up to the highway, I couldn't help

but wonder again, did I just leave Brigadoon? It certainly felt that way. And I can't wait to get back.

Copake Country Club's Greens Restaurant is open to the public year round. Saturday evening

dinners and Sunday brunches feature tasteful live music entertainment. Seasonal menus are

featured, and area attractions include Bed and Breakfasts in Copake, Hillsdale and Hudson,

skiing at Catamount, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail for hiking, walking and biking. Rentals

for boating and water play are available on the shores of lovely Lake Copake.

Copake Social Media presence: www.copakecountryclub.com

Copake Country Club on facebook

@copakecc on twitter

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The Greens at Copake Country Club - Copake, New YorkRural Intelligence Food. This is one of those restaurants that you’re tempted to keep a secret. It would be a shame if you had to wait for a table on the deck with its gorgeous views of the lake and the rolling lawns of the public golf course (though the indoor dining room with its circular fireplace in the middle the room is—dare we say?—chic.) The Greens at the Copake Country Club is so off the beaten path that you would never just stumble across it, and yet it is only a couple of miles from Hillsdale and the Route 23 exit for the Taconic State Parkway. Although you will be handed a dinner menu with serious entrees like grilled sea scallops with cellophane noodles in coconut lemongrass broth ($26) and Herondale Farm beef stew ($23), you can also ask for the Club Menu that is filled with hearty bargains such as a turkey club sandwich ($8) and jumbo burger ($9) that come with a mound of fries and cole slaw, and chicken Caesar salad ($10). The folks running this intelligently gentrified golf club seem to understand their diverse clientele so there’s a children’s menu (pasta with butter: $5) as well as a list of local purveyors who supply the restaurant, including Equinox

Farm, Farm Girl Farm, Herondale Farm and SoCo Creamery. A brand new covered porch that looks like a rural version of a trendy urban lounge has just opened so you can enjoy cocktails and the views even on a stormy day. Once you visit, you may not want to tell your friends because you’ll be tempted to keep it a secret, too.

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“Good news for food lovers in Copake, NY”

The Greens at Copake Country Clubhvtraveler 22 contributionsUpstate, New YorkNov 18, 2008

The Greens at Copake Country Club (on Copake Lake) is under new management and it is just delightful! We had lunch there this past Sunday and we cannot recommend it highly enough. The dining room is beautiful – warm, comfortable and inviting. The menu is terrific – creative and diverse -- and the execution was just right. The ingredients are fresh and local and there is something for everyone (vegetarians will not go away hungry nor will meat eaters). The wine list is thoughtful and well-informed and includes a fine selection of moderately priced but superior tasting wines. Someone really knew his “plonks” when creating this wine list.

For about the same money, this would a superior alternative to a meal at other area restaurants such as Dad’s Diner, the Circle Deli or the Hillsdale Diner. I believe the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday and Wednesday. They have recently begun offering brunch on Sunday from 11:30 to 2 (or thereabouts).

The Greens at Copake Country Club was recently purchased by a Copake resident who clearly knows the restaurant business. He’s done a fabulous job of revitalizing not just the restaurant but the entire golf course. If you have an opportunity to support this local business with your patronage, do! You won’t be disappointed.