KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The 2017 summer season at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center is almost here. Summer will kick off with campers coming to enjoy the variety of our ever-popular camps: Tennis camp (celebrating 51 years), Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat” day camp for 4- to 6-year olds, two sessions of Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp, Discover Your Heritage camp, Chornomorska Sitch Sports School, and the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop and Dance Camps.
Each year over 600 children attend our summer camps. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year! This year Soyuzivka has added an online registration option to make it easier to register your child for camp: http://www.soyuzivka.com/camps.html
Maya Lew
Summer dinner on the Vorokhta lawn.
Throughout the summer in the Soyuzivka dining room, there will be several specialty nights each week. Prix Fix Tuesdays will feature a delicious meal for a set price with choices that change weekly. On Wednesdays, enjoy the beloved Hutsul Night, where guests have the opportunity to show off their vyshyvanky and enjoy a different traditional Ukrainian treat. And to kick off your weekend, travel to the Black Sea on Friday evenings to enjoy Odesa Night on the Veselka patio with live music and amazing sunsets.
In the evenings at Soyuzivka, who doesn’t love a good drink special at Trembita Lounge or “Ladies 80’s Night” on the Tiki Deck? Besides your favorites, this summer Soyuzivka will host weekly “Raisers” where guests can treat themselves to a taste of the best of Hudson Valley’s local wines and spirits for $20 a tasting. Each week, collected funds will go to a different need at Soyuzivka. Details to come!
Throughout the summer there will be activities such as guided hikes, during which guests can get to know Soyuzivka and its surrounding trails, volleyball league nights and kayak lessons at the pool.
Soyuzivka’s iconic Main House.
Soyuzivka will also offer several summer package rates: stay for two nights on Friday and Saturday night, and get your third night half off. (Choose from Thursday or Sunday night. Based on availability and certain blackout dates apply.) In August, stay from Sunday through Thursday night with breakfast for two for $99 per night inclusive.
Massage therapy will be available on site throughout the summer with Soyuzivka’s in-house massage therapist for guests needing a little “getaway” while on holiday. Make your reservations now by calling 845-626-5641.
Also, keep an eye out for wine-pairing dinners and other special events throughout the summer.
Since 1952, Soyuzivka has been a hub of the North American Ukrainian community. This summer will continue the tradition, and then some. We look forward to seeing you!
There is no place like Soyuzivka! Нема то як на Союзівці!
Maya Lew is Soyuzivka’s front office and events manager.