Chamber Member Spotlight: Stage House Bovina

Living and working in the Catskills has plenty of advantages. Staying focused when the mountains, garden, laundry, kids, pets and everything else at home are competing for your attention? That can be a little harder.

Stage House Bovina offers another option: personal creative workspaces designed to give remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs and other independent professionals a dedicated place to get things done—right in the heart of Bovina.

The idea comes from owner Mark Foster, a 15-year Bovina resident who understands the challenges of working independently firsthand. A lifelong freelancer, Mark makes films, roasts coffee, builds custom wooden trailers and has worked across design and branding—all while raising three children with his partner, Alana.

After years of navigating the distractions that come with working from home, Mark came to appreciate how valuable it can be to give work a space of its own.

That philosophy is at the center of Stage House.

“The value of assigning your ‘work brain’ its own uninterrupted time and place is essential to the quality of work you do,” Mark says. “We do, after all, live in the most distractingly beautiful place in New York!”

Your Desk. Your Space. Your Workday.

Stage House isn't designed around dropping into a crowded room and hoping to find a seat. Individual members receive a dedicated personal workspace they can make part of their regular routine.

Individual memberships are $295 per month, while partner memberships provide two people with two desks for $500 per month. Memberships can be canceled at any time and include daily access from 6am to 8pm, with after-hours extensions available by request.

Members receive:

• A dedicated personal workspace

• Complimentary FosterBuilt Coffee

• Access to all membership areas

• Discounted rates for event-space rentals

Company and group pricing is also available.

And for people or businesses needing more room, Stage House offers larger private offices with comfortable, spacious and secure rooms that can become a company's home base.

And Then There’s Strangeway Hall

Stage House also holds a fascinating piece of Bovina history.

Constructed in 1874, Strangeway Hall has taken on a number of roles during its long life, including serving as Bovina's town hall until 1930.

Today, the second-story theater space is available for private events. Located alongside Brush Brook, the historic hall includes a large second-floor patio looking up the Pink Street valley, creating a distinctive setting for gatherings and special occasions.

Mark calls it one of “Bovina's best kept historical secrets,” and it's easy to understand why.

Yes, There’s Coffee

There is one other membership benefit worth mentioning: unlimited complimentary FosterBuilt Coffee.

As Mark puts it, “We know a guy.”

Fresh FosterBuilt Coffee is available to Stage House members all day, every day—making the commute to your new office considerably more appealing.

Stage House represents the kind of creative entrepreneurship we love seeing throughout the greater Delhi area: taking an existing local space, responding to the changing ways people live and work, and creating something that helps other people build businesses and careers here.

If your home office has become a little too much like home—or you simply need a place to think, create and get things done—Stage House Bovina might be exactly what you're looking for.

Learn more about memberships, private offices and Strangeway Hall at Stage House Bovina.

Delhi Is Growing. What Do We Want That Growth to Look Like?

There is a lot happening in and around Delhi right now. New businesses are opening, properties are being restored, people are discovering—or rediscovering—our corner of the Catskills, and there is an opportunity on the horizon to secure significant investment in the future of our main streets.

Taken together, several recent stories raise an important question: As the Delhi are grows, what do we want that growth to look like?

The Secret Is Out About the Catskills

A recent Wall Street Journal article, “The Catskills Were Once Considered a Hidden Gem. Now the Secret’s Out,” looks at the growing demand for Catskills real estate as buyers who have been priced out of other markets look farther north.

For those of us who have lived here for years, the appeal isn't exactly news. We know what makes this region extraordinary.

But increased attention and investment come with both opportunities and challenges.

Rising property values can bring investment, new residents, businesses and energy into our communities. At the same time, increasing housing costs can make it more difficult for longtime residents, young families and the people who work here to afford to stay here.

That tension is an important part of the conversation about our future. How do we welcome investment and opportunity while continuing to build a community that works for the people who already call it home?

Read The Wall Street Journal article about the changing Catskills real estate market here.

Investing in Main Street—From the Inside Out

At the same time that outside investment is flowing into the Catskills, there are people with deep roots here investing in Delhi's future.

Chamber Board Member Matt Krzyston is one of them.

Born and raised in Delhi, Matt continues to choose Delhi as home and has become deeply invested in helping create the kind of community where families like his can live, work and thrive.

His latest project involves the restoration of a prominent building at one of the most visible and heavily traveled points on Main Street. It's the kind of investment that can have an impact beyond a single property. Restoring an important building changes what people see when they enter town, strengthens the surrounding business district and demonstrates confidence in downtown Delhi.

For Matt, this isn't about turning Delhi into someplace else. It's about believing in what Delhi can become while preserving what makes people want to be here in the first place.

Read The Reporter article about the project and changes being considered for this important gateway into Delhi here.

Now, Delhi Has an Opportunity to Think Even Bigger

That brings us to what may be one of the most important community conversations happening this fall.

The Village of Delhi is once again pursuing New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative, commonly known as the DRI.

The DRI provides $10 million to selected communities to transform downtown neighborhoods through strategic public and private investment. Projects supported through the program can address everything from housing and redevelopment of underused buildings to small business growth, streetscapes, accessibility and public spaces.

Delhi was not selected in the most recent round; the Southern Tier's $10 million DRI award went to Ithaca. But nearby communities are demonstrating what state investment can mean for rural downtowns as well. Stamford and Margaretville each received $4.5 million NY Forward awards, with plans focused on restoring properties, supporting businesses, improving public spaces, housing and creating vibrant downtowns for residents and visitors.

Now Delhi is preparing for another opportunity—and the community needs to be part of the process.

The Village of Delhi Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 pm
Delhi Village Hall
9 Court Street, Delhi

The meeting will focus on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant and the future of Delhi's downtown.

Community participation matters. Successful revitalization isn't simply about winning a grant. It's about developing a shared vision for what our downtown needs and what we want Delhi to become.

Growing Delhi—Thoughtfully

Delhi is already changing.

People outside our region are discovering the Catskills. Local people are investing in Main Street. New businesses are opening. Buildings are being reimagined. And potentially transformative public investment could help accelerate that momentum.

Growth by itself, however, isn't the goal.

The opportunity is to create a stronger Delhi—one with a vibrant and walkable Main Street, successful local businesses, beautiful and productive buildings, places to gather, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and housing that allows people at different stages of life to call this community home.

A Delhi where someone can grow up, leave to build a career, and choose to come home. Where a young family can put down roots. Where a business owner sees enough opportunity to take a chance. Where longtime residents remain part of the community they helped build. And where newcomers bring ideas, investment and energy that add to what is already here.

That's a future worth talking about. We do it in our Chamber meetings each month. We host a meeting at 11am every second Tuesday of the month at 11am at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi. We also welcome you to join  the conversation September 9 at Village Hall.  Help us get think about what comes next for Delhi.

Welcome to Delhi, Broncos!

Photo courtesy of SUNY Delhi

There’s a special energy in Delhi when SUNY Delhi students return to campus each fall—and it’s almost here.

SUNY Delhi’s Fall 2026 Welcome Week begins Tuesday, August 25, with new residential students moving in that morning and a full week of activities designed to introduce incoming students to campus life and help them feel at home in their new community.

From all of us at the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce, we want to add another message to the official campus welcome: Welcome to Delhi!

SUNY Delhi and the greater Delhi community are deeply connected, and we want students to know that their college experience doesn’t have to stop at the edge of campus. Walk down Main Street. Grab breakfast or dinner at a local restaurant. Visit the Delhi Farmers’ Market. Discover our shops, cafés, parks, trails, arts organizations and community events. Meet the people who live and work here.

We also want to extend that invitation to parents and families. While move-in day may be your first introduction to Delhi, we hope it won’t be your last.

A particularly good reason to return is SUNY Delhi Fall Weekend for Alumni, Families & Friends, September 25–27. The weekend brings together students, families, alumni, the college and the surrounding community for three days of activities—and Saturday offers a perfect opportunity to explore downtown.

On Saturday, September 26, the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Delhi Harvest Festival from 10 AM–4 PM. Courthouse Square and Main Street will come alive with vendors, shopping, food and plenty of fall fun. SUNY Delhi’s Fall Weekend schedule specifically includes the Harvest Festival among its weekend activities, making it a wonderful opportunity for families to experience both the campus and the community their students call home.

Building an even stronger relationship between SUNY Delhi and the greater Delhi area is important to us. Students bring tremendous energy, ideas and talent to our community, while our local businesses, organizations and residents can offer students experiences, relationships and opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

So, Class of 2030, as you arrive in Delhi and begin this next chapter: we’re glad you’re here. Welcome to your new community.

And to our returning Broncos and SUNY Delhi families: welcome back.

Delhi’s Food Scene Is Getting Noticed

We already know there are plenty of delicious reasons to eat your way through Delhi—and it seems word is getting out.

Recently, several publications have turned their attention to our growing local food scene. Hudson Valley Style Magazine had high praise for Chamber member Hollow, calling it one of the Catskills’ standout morning culinary destinations and declaring its breakfast sandwich a meal worth traveling for.

Meanwhile, Edible Hudson Valley recently visited newly opened Pony’s on Main Street, profiling chef-owner Matt Marchese and the transformation of the former Delhi Diner into a relaxed, creative restaurant where serious culinary technique meets an intentionally unfussy experience.

And Chamber member Magpies on Pink Street has also caught the attention of Food52, adding another Delhi area food business to the growing list of local establishments being discovered in Delaware County.

We love seeing our local restaurants, cafés, bakers and food entrepreneurs receive this kind of attention. Together, they're creating another compelling reason to visit Delhi—and giving those of us who live here plenty of reasons to eat local.

Our Members Shine at the OH-Boy Market

The OH-Boy Market has quickly become one of Delaware County’s most exciting shopping events, bringing together hundreds of visitors, independent makers, artists, designers, food producers, and small businesses over Fourth of July weekend at Wayside Cider in Andes.

One of our favorite parts of this year's market was seeing so many Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce members represented among the vendors. From handmade ceramics and textiles to locally made wine, fashion, home goods, and unforgettable food, our members showcased the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit that make the greater Delhi area such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

Congratulations to our Chamber members who participated in this year's OH-Boy Market:

• OH-Boy Market, host of this incredible annual event

• ClayGround, featuring beautifully handcrafted ceramic lighting and homewares

• King's, serving up inventive, locally inspired cuisine

• Cold Picnic, known for its colorful contemporary textiles and home décor

• DELCO., celebrating Delaware County through thoughtfully designed apparel and goods

• Ninth of June, offering a carefully curated collection of vintage clothing and lifestyle pieces

• Dear Native Grapes, fresh off celebrating one year of its Andes tasting room, sharing exceptional natural wines crafted in the western Catskills

• Magpies, delighting visitors with their signature pies, baked goods, and playful merchandise

Events like the OH-Boy Market do more than create an incredible weekend experience—they introduce new audiences to the businesses that make our communities special. Visitors discover shops they'll return to, restaurants they'll recommend, wineries they'll revisit, and makers whose work becomes part of their homes.

We're proud to see our members collaborating, supporting one another, and helping showcase the creativity and economic vitality that continues to make the greater Delhi area such a remarkable place to do business.

Congratulations to everyone who made this year's market such a success. We can't wait to see what next year brings.

Photos above by Lexi Rockefeller.

Special April Chamber Meeting

We will not be hosting our usual first Tuesday of the month morning meeting. Instead, The Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce meeting will host an evening session, focusing on special event sales tax and insurances. Each year, people find themselves struggling to meet the vendor requirements to sell products at fairs, markets and events. Join us for a fun evening of expert led discussion focusing on the easy steps you need to take to get you ready for special event retail. This is open to members and non-members. All are welcome. 

Thursday, April 14th
5:30 pm
Delaware County E-Center
Conference Room
5 1/2 Main Street
Delhi, NY 13753

Supporting our Local Business Owners

When we heard about the impact the bridge repair was having on the business, the Chamber quickly rallied to produce a graphic to share through social media alerting people that Sheila's Sunny Dale Florist was still open for business. 

The Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to participate in Small Business Saturday. In conjunction with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, we welcomed a re-opening of Sheila's Sunny Dale Florist.  With her business negatively impacted by a several month renovation of the Kingston Street Bridge, we gathered on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to welcome Sheila's back as we marked the end of the bridge repairs. 

Sheila's is open, full of amazing festive arrangements for the holidays. Stop by and say hello to Sheila!

Fast forward a few months, we are thrilled to welcome Sheila's Sunny Dale Florist back to normal.