Special to The New York Times. TimesMachine is an exclusive ... this article in its original form through TimesMachine. HOTEL KAATERSKILL, N.Y., Aug. 22. -- The masquerade ball at the Hotel ...

But it’s absolutely worth a stop if you’re headed to hike at the nearby Kaaterskill Falls or ski on Hunter Mountain. This sleepy Hudson Valley town is home to some of the best food in the area ...