Hudson hideaway: five contemporary retreats in upstate New York
By Eleanor Vance
Where architecture meets untamed nature. These homes sit on the threshold—where forest meets field, light meets silence, and city energy gives way to rural calm. Each home in this collection is a celebration of quiet, intentional living in the Hudson Valley.
Wall House, Newburgh, New York
Perched above the Hudson River, this 6,000-square-foot residence by architect Pierre Koenig is a midcentury jewel, constructed in 1958. Vast glass walls blur the boundary between inside and out, framing cinematic views of downtown, the river, and the Catskill Mountains. White oak floors and a floating staircase add warmth, while cantilevered terraces invite outdoor living.
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Indian Hill Road, Pound Ridge, New York
This Pound Ridge home rests on a wooded hillside designed by Kono Architects. Framed by Japanese-inspired gardens and soaring trees inside, sitting walls clad in bluestone and a monumental single-height wall of windows create a rich mix of glass to curated landscape. Inside, rooms feel like an art gallery rather than an amenity, but house vast Mondrian-like volumes designed for wellness and openness.
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Booth House, Bedford, New York
Commissioned in 1964, the Booth House was Philip Johnson's first residential design, predating his famed Glass House by three years. Tucked into a wooded ridge near Bedford Village, the home embodies the optimism of New England modernism: cantilevered roofs, expanses of glass, and native stone. The living room opens onto a wraparound deck offering unimpeded hillside views.
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Holmes Road, Newburgh, NY
Set on seven wooded acres of orchard and meadow, this restored 1920s farmhouse blends history with modern craft. Terracotta plaster, antique limestone, and exposed beams honor the structure's warmth and tactility, while expansive windows frame views of pond and rolling land. A saltwater pool, sauna, and outdoor cook shelter extend the experience.
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Fox Lane, Tivoli, New York
Designed by Kono Architects, Fox Lane is a refined country estate where light and nature define the experience. Pasture walls clad in local bluestone frame views and create privacy, while expanses of windows open the interior to woodland, fields, and sky. The grounds are as intentional as the house: perennial gardens, wildflower meadows, and gravel paths lead to a saltwater pool and stone patio.
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