Nestled in the shadow of the tallest mountain in the Catskills, Oliverea has been a deeply restorative and special place for me for nearly three decades. I got to share this retreat with Ryan on several occasions, intersecting with different friends and visiting my favorite hidden gems. We snowshoed up Panther Mountain and Giant Ledge, split a cord of wood and traipsed all over the famous Lean-to, swam at my favorite swimming hole tucked in the shade - Otter Falls. Years later, this same valley was the venue for my wedding weekend. Route 47 holds a very special place in my personal history and I’m so happy I got to take Ryan here on several occasions to recharge and get off the grid.