I miss them all

[Vin]

All the resorts.

My family (non-jews) weren't loyal to any one resort. Some years it was grossinger's... others the concord... others the pines, etc.

But after living 20 years on the west coast I'm back in the east and as summer is around the corner I'm getting a little misty for the Catskills.

Does anyone know if ANY of the old resorts is still around? Even with name changes are there any resorts around?

Or... any other hotels out there that still give a Catskills feeling?

[Joe]

Hi, Vin!
As far as I know, Kutsher's is still up and running!
Here is their website: http://www.kutshers.com/lo/home.htm
I'm not sure of any others!!

[johniwan]

Vin,

As Joe says, Kutshers is still open but it's not the same as it was in it's heyday. The dining room service is now run by a third party, the entertainment not quite so grand as it once was and it's doubtful you will see many (if any) famous faces vacationing there any more.

The condition of the buildings is becoming an issue at this point also. With fewer guests there's very little money available for the massive upkeep needed just to stay open. General condition looks to be rundown and nearing the point where it's still viable to throw money into it. It's now owned by Capelli Assoc, the same people who own the Concord and the G so I don't think Kutshers will be around for many more years.

One bright point I can add, my last visit to the now closed Nevele showed some promise for a new hotel that has opened right next door. Several of the Neveles old "dormitories have been completely refurbished along with new construction of other buildings. Honors Haven http://www.honorshaven.com/ is open for business and it looked quite busy. I asked the security people at the gate what was going to be done with the Nevele tower and according to them it was all going to be renovated starting this year.