Traveling through the midsummer Catskill Mountains on a historic railroad that once ferried city travelers north, we invite you to join us for The Soirée on the Railway to honor the bygone glamour of train travel to the Catskills’ famed resorts. On vintage train cars that capture the old elegance of the 20th century, travel back in time with us for a true celebration of the Catskills then and now.

Please arrive dressed to the nines at the Delaware and Ulster Railroad Station in Arkville, NY. Cocktails will be served on the train platform before embarking on our journey through the bucolic landscape, coasting by scenery only visible from these heritage tracks.

As the trailing sun sets, champagne will pour as Brushland Eating House presents their Catskills-inspired menu, an extravagant roving meal comprised of small plates to enjoy while wandering the train cars. When the train reverses course in Roxbury, the evening will culminate in the open-air car, where we'll gather for a live musical performance under the full moon.

The Soirée on the Railway will benefit The Catskill Center whose mission it is to protect and foster the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being of the Catskill region.

To learn more about the history of the Catskills resorts, our event partners, and recommended lodging, visit this link.

Photography by Christian Harder