Explore the Brand New BGHV!
Welcome to the brand new Big Gay Hudson Valley.com! You like our new look? We've been hard at work soliciting your feedback about what you like, what you don't, and what you want more of. We're especially proud of introducing a more interactive approach to connecting with your community. [...]
Locust Grove: The Samuel Morse Historic Estate
The Locust Grove Estate has been making history in the Hudson Valley for more than two centuries. Nearly 100 acres of land, farmed by the Livingston family since the 1700’s, formed the nucleus of a property acquired by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1847. Morse spent more than 25 years [...]
Chill Wine Bar
Nestled in the heart of Beacon's heavily artsy community, Chill Wine Bar offers wine and beer, light tapas, and frequent live music 7 days a week starting at 5pm.
Spruce Design + Decor
Spruce Design + Decor, founded in 2003 by John Krenek and Jamie Niblock, represents an unexpected blend of 20th Century furnishings, art, lighting and decorative objects. The eclectic mix includes an ever-changing vintage selection by both American and European mid-century masters, along with many hand selected pieces that simply [...]
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
For many years gay and lesbian residents of the Hudson Valley lived their lives as contributing members of the larger community and in doing so laid the foundation for today's vibrant lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. In February 2004 the same-sex weddings in New Paltz pushed the [...]
The Return of Dining Out For Life: Restaurants Sought In The Mid-Hudson Valley
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Where: At 20 participating restaurants throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley, each of whom understands how community support and increased sales can go hand in hand! What: On Thursday, April 28, 2011 hundreds of Mid-Hudson Valley diners will patronize participating local restaurants as a result of their commitment [...]
Split Rock @ The Mohonk Preserve
Get directions to our favorite spot for clothing optional swimming & sunbathing just a few minutes outside the village of New Paltz.
Classic Tent, Wedding, Party and Event Rentals
Full Service Tent and evnt Rental supplier... Tents, tables, Chairs, China, Glassware, Flatware, dance floors, concession equipment, Staging, Lighting Linen, staffing, restrooms, Power, Refrig, Heat/Air and much more all from one company. Small or LARGE, No party is out of our ability, If you want on time quality service's and [...]
Marriage Equality Day in Albany; Tuesday, Feb 8th – Come on Hudson Valley, our voices are needed to help make equal rights in New York State
New York State has a new Governor, and in his State of the State Address, Andrew Cuomo pledged his determination to make Marriage Equality in New York State a reality. With that, comes the need to help change the hearts and minds or our legislators in Albany. We're going to [...]
BGHV Is Offering Up Some Big Gay Bucks For All You Writers Out There!
BGHV has got big plans brewing for 2011, and to share more of our big gay backyard with you, we're looking to hire freelance writers from across the region to expand our editorial content. If you enjoy writing and have been thinking about wanting to get paid for your work, [...]












