Local Businesses Celebrate Inaugural Mountaintop Pride Weekend

HUNTER — This weekend, get ready to party. From June 6 to June 8, local businesses across the Catskills are joining forces to host the very first Mountaintop Pride Weekend, a three-day celebration of love, community, and Catskills charm. Events are free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase.

Leading the festivities are Deer Mountain Inn, Mama’s Boy Burgers, Fellow Mountain Café, and Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, with many other Tannersville businesses offering discounts and special offers in honor of Pride.

“What we’re doing is, two or three people got together and decided to hold some events,” said Michael Koegel, owner of Mama’s Boy Burgers. “We decided to call it Mountaintop Pride because we’re trying to be as inclusive as possible. Anyone can be a part of this. It’s a bunch of businesses doing their own thing under the rubric of Mountaintop Pride.”

Koegel emphasized the local historical roots of LGBTQ+ community refuge in the Catskills, referencing Casa Susanna, a safe haven for transgender women and gender non-conforming individuals in the 1950s and ‘60s.

“The mountaintop does have a little bit of history — it was one of the first safe spaces for these individuals to come to without fear of persecution,” he said.

Susanna, the founder, was a photographer who documented life at Casa Susanna. Her partner, Nancy, owned a wig shop in Hunter. Today, that legacy continues to inspire.

“There’s a book of photographs and also a documentary about this period in time,” Koegel noted. “That’s our reason for being.”

Koegel hopes the weekend becomes an annual tradition.

Jade Sinskul, marketing manager for Escape Hospitality (Scribner’s), added:

“Mountaintop Pride is all about bringing our community together to celebrate something meaningful. It is a weekend filled with love, joy, and the freedom to be exactly who you are, and we feel so lucky to be part of it.”

Mountaintop Pride Weekend Itinerary

Friday, June 6 — Deer Mountain Inn

4 PM to 7 PM | Happy Hour & Music in the Garden

Kick off the weekend with bubbles, light bites, and a DJ set by Pretty Woman.

Saturday, June 7 — Scribner’s Catskill Lodge

1 PM to 5 PM | Vendor Pop-Up at Scribner’s Garden

A curated showcase of local makers and handcrafted goods.

3 PM to 8 PM | Garden Party

Live music by Terra Rose and Pretty Woman, drinks, and Instagram-worthy garden vignettes, including:

Cotton candy and Polaroid photos

Garden-inspired accessories

Beautiful garden tablescapes and greenhouse vignettes

3 PM to 8 PM | Tattoo Flash Pop-Up by Hummingbird Catskills

Book in advance for a Pride or garden-themed tattoo. Limited walk-ins are available.

4 PM to 6 PM | Bouquet-Making Bar

Create your own five-stem bouquet while supplies last.

4 PM to 7 PM | Garden BBQ with Mama’s Boy Burgers

Enjoy burgers and snacks as the party rolls on.

8 PM to 10 PM | Film Screening: Casa Susanna

An intimate documentary screening in the Lodge Studio.

Sunday, June 8 — Fellow Café, Scribner’s, Mama’s Boy Burgers

8 AM to 3 PM | Breakfast at Fellow and Lawn Games

Start your day with coffee, pastries, and casual outdoor games.

12 PM to 6 PM | Scribner’s Pool Open to the Public

Cool off with a swim and a poolside drink.

3 PM to 7 PM | Mama’s Disco Boy!

A disco-themed afternoon at Mama’s Boy Burgers with music, food, and celebratory flair.

Local Business Offers — June 6 to 8

Show your Pride colors or wear a flag pin to unlock special offers in Tannersville:

Camp Catskill – Free bandana with purchase (while supplies last)

Lucky Catskills – 10% off your purchase

Tabla – 10% off your meal

Pantry on Main – Free bumper sticker with purchase (while supplies last)

Maggie’s Krooked Café – 15% off and surprise gifts with purchase

Tannersville Works – Wear your Trevor Project Pride Pin and enjoy 20% off purchases of $200 or more (some restrictions apply). Join their festive shopping party with wine, music, and celebration supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

What’s Included?

Three days of Pride events across multiple venues

Vendor market, tattoo flash pop-up, bouquet bar

DJ sets, film screening, BBQ, and pool access

Community-wide local business participation

All events are open to everyone and free to attend

Main Venue Address:

Scribner’s Catskill Lodge

13 Scribner Hollow Rd, Hunter, NY 12442

Other locations: Deer Mountain Inn, Mama’s Boy Burgers, and more

For more information, contact Jade Sinskul at:

hello@scribnerslodge.com