Spruceton Inn

Much like the winding roads and dirt paths that lead to West Kill’s Spruceton Inn, life is full of unexpected turns, plot twists and pleasant surprises. Just ask Casey Scieszka, the proprietor of this quiet Catskill Mountain inn. If you had told this born-and-raised New Yorker a few years back that she would one day purchase, restore and maintain a midcentury motel (one that once belonged to a Schwarzenegger, no less!), you likely would have been met with a raised eyebrow and some healthy skepticism. Still, that is exactly where Casey finds herself today—three hours north of her urban roots, calling the country home and loving every second of it. Over the past year, Casey and her husband, Steven Weinberg, have taken this ambitious passion project from hopeful dream to full-scale business, transforming the defunct inn into a soothing and enlivening escape. Taking cues from the motel’s existing structure, the Spruceton Inn is an endlessly charming and delightfully unfussy retreat, both beautiful and refreshingly simple. The Spruceton Inn opens to the public this July, but we’ve got the inside scoop on Casey’s story and a sneak-peek look at the inn’s lovely accommodations! Check out the full interview, plus before and after photos, after the jump! —Max