The DeBruce

DeBruce Events

Nov
4
to Jan 26

Mountain Progression

The farmers have put their land to sleep and the time for reflection begins. We turn to the mountains around us, again. We have taken parts of the months behind us and put them into canning and preserves. We are seeing the growers of beef, venison, chicken, duck and turkey more and more. We reach beyond our region for those careful fishes that seem to want the mountain to pair them up. We accept their challenge.

The last leaves drift downward and at any moment may be joined by the first snow. The earth sleeps but damn, the fireplaces lit feel amazing inside. We take our hikes through the woods now with more to see on the horizon. And our warm kitchen is a great place to be.

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Jan
18
3:30 PM15:30

Mocktails with Team DeBruce

Let The DeBruce team share some of their mocktail-making tips and tricks! Whether you participate in Dry January or not, we hope you’ll join us as we prepare a variety of tasty NA beverages. And if you decide to add a splash or two of something stronger to your drink, we won’t tell anyone!

Complimentary for in-house guests.

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Jan
27
to Mar 16

Heritage Progression

The DeBruce will be telling the story of the Heritage of our beloved home here in the Catskills. From the original locals, the Leni Lenapes, and into the early Dutch and German immigrant farmers who built the still standing field stone walls to start their farms.

Soon after, American Dry Fly Fishing was birthed (in written form at least) by George LaBranche at the intersection of the Willowemoc and Mongaup Creek just a ½ mile up from us. Then began the Silver Era when the first summer borders escaping the congestion and heat of New York City took rooms in the growing Boarding House business that was burgeoning. After a generation of attempting to tame the rocky ground and farm, those same immigrants started the path to hospitality.

As the number of summer and weekend escapees from New York City exploded it turned the Silver into the Golden Era. The area emerged into the legendary destination that much later captured a generation’s attention in the movie “Dirty Dancing”. Endless buffets, entertainers and comedians cutting their teeth, Simon Says by the pool and the birth of the All-Inclusive model of resorts. The Borsht Belt was a real thing, and the “Catskills” went from a provincial area in New York State to a globally recognized tourist destination. Almost overnight.

The way we like to tell stories at The DeBruce is through food and drink and an immersive dining experience. We love our heritage, and we love the challenge of expressing it to our guests when they sit down to dinner in our jewel box dining room looking out at the valley that helps inspire it all.

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Apr
19
11:00 AM11:00

Foraging Walk through Willowemoc Valley

Join our knowledgeable outdoor guide and explore the Willowemoc Valley through a walking tour of The DeBruces grounds. As ‘our’ mountain begins to thaw from the long winter and the first signs of life begin to appear, we look to our grounds to inspire us for the season ahead. This 1.5-2 hour walk is led at a comfortable pace along our moderately challenging trails. All you have to bring is your curiosity and mud proof footwear!

Complimentary for in-house guests.

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Nov
4
7:00 PM19:00

Mountain Menu Launch

Join us as we welcome and celebrate our next culinary progression. A complimentary room will be offered for the first 12 pairs of dinner reservations confirmed for our Mountain menu launch. These will be on a first come, first serve basis. One seating time at 7PM.

Call to book: 845-482-6008

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