Sometimes it's a flowering tree you weren't planning to buy. Sometimes it's a perfectly arranged display that suddenly gives you an idea for your front walkway. Sometimes it's simply wandering through a greenhouse filled with the scent of fresh soil, blooming flowers, and herbs, realizing you've been there for an hour without looking at your watch.

We've been covering this region long enough to know what a perfect Hudson Valley weekend actually looks like. This one was built for two.