Pine Plains was in an area of summer camps and bungalow communities where people from the City came to get a taste of "country". It was also the home of the dude ranch, Roseland Ranch, recently closed and now up sale and development.
It has attracted its own very lively discussion forum on the Internet of people who visited and worked there over several decades. At the moment there are over 3,500 posts! Update: As of November 17, I have not been able to get the results of the auction. I will post as soon as I can find out its disposition.
Update: March 8, 2009. I drove by and took some pictures:
Not all that much has changed. The auction sign was taken down. The ranch sign fell, or was taken, half-way down.
It now looks so empty. I never knew much about Roseland, but when we drove by there was always activity and people looked as if they came up to have a good time and succeeded. Horses are a major part of my life and I enjoy seeing people introduced to riding and learning to care for horses.
Update: November 1, 2009:
So many people have visited this website just to find out more about Roseland Ranch that I decided to take a little drive this afternoon and shoot some Fall pictures.
Then I went down the road to the main entrance I saw a new For Sale sign:
I wish I had more to show and tell the people who have come to Pine Plains Views looking for good news about Roseland. All I can offer them is a warm invitation to explore the rest of the website!
Pine Plains was in an area full of camps and resorts.
Right in Pine Plains itself, where the Lions Club is now located, was Stissing Lake Camp. In the surrounding area are the remains of dozens of summer camps and some are still in business. I hope to bring some stories about them into this website because they were an important part of the history and culture of the community. And who knows? They may become part of its future.
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written by Rich , January 02, 2009
This is a great site, keep up the good work.
written by Rick , May 23, 2009
Have there been any other updates on what is happening with the ranch.....We went for 17 years of our lives and wish it could come back.
written by Marv , May 25, 2009
Would love to know whatever happened to
Sharon Fischera of Roseland Dude Ranch.
Anybody know?
written by Rich , May 26, 2009
The Ranch is up for sale via (Millbrook Realestate). Sharon Fischera lives in Poughkeepsie and last I knew she was working for GMC.
written by FLO , June 14, 2009
MY FAMILY SPENT MANY WEEKENDS AT THE RNCH, WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME, AND WE HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES. I HOPE WHOEVER PURCHASES IT WILL BRING IT BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY.
written by Freda , July 13, 2009
Went to the Roseland Dude Ranch with family as a child and then a teen. Went with my husband when we married less than a year (married for 31 yrs now). Always had a great time, fond memories. Was just thinking about this place today and recommended it to a friend going to NY. I am shocked that they aren't there anymore, shocked and very sad
written by Gary & Kelly , July 17, 2009
Information wanted. I went by the Roseland ranch on 7-15-09 only to see it getting rundown and the grass over grown. I never been there, but heard it was a great place. Whats the story behind it, why did it close, and is there any chance it will reopen.
written by Rachel , August 22, 2009
Roseland Ranch was a family operated dude ranch. I don't know the exact date it opened. But i spend over 17 years between going there as a child on vacation to actually working there myself.
It was the place to be if you love horses, or any outdoor activity for that matter. It was a home away from home. Between the food, the entertainment and the family who could ask for anything more?
I was deeply saddened when i found out the news. I tried to go back, and took pics of it rundown. It is one memory that will never be erased in my past.
To the Fichera family, thank you for the great memories and for letting me be a "part" of the family. They took care of me when I worked there and i felt like family.
To everyone who went there. I thank you too. For being a part of history.
To everyone who never knew about Roseland. I'm sorry but you missed out. Disney world isn't the best place on earth to me, Roseland Ranch Resort was.
written by Mike Blasi , September 12, 2009
Mike Blasi
I had been going to Roseland Ranch for around 20 years.
My kids learned to ride there, and my wife and I improved our riding skills every year. It was a place where we would escape the real world for a weekend or 2 a year for many years.
The memories will last forever as the kids grew to adults and enjoyed the ranch as much as we did, we met many people there, share many good meals as the food was out of this world.
The owners Chickie Dominic and the many family members I thank you and my family thanks you.
Sonny is a person I will always remember as he really was a heck of a nice person RIP......
I could go on and on of our many stays there, even if it was to reopen 37 acres would not cut it but I will keep my eyes out for it and would still give it a try if it was to happen....
written by Mary , September 15, 2009
We are another family who loved Roseland Ranch. For years we would spend a long weekend there in the Winter. We have so many memories that make us laugh and also now make us sad because my kids who are 17 and 23 miss that annual trip there. It was a family outing which included aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We hope that we hear some good news about Roseland Ranch in the near future.
written by Edward Raia , November 02, 2009
I'm Eddie the Bass Player formerly with the 4 Of a Kind Band country band and I played with my band there for years. I'm so said that they are closed. I miss Chicky, her daughter, the food and the staff there. I have so many fond memories and so much in my life has changed since. I'm with the Long Neck Country Band now and haved played and will continue to play at the Rocking Horse Ranch and although how fantastic they are and a wonderful place to play at nothing will ever replace the Roseland Ranch and my memories of it. I can only hope someday Chicky will come out of retirement and get that place back up and running and all those folks out there will bring themselves and their next generation to a wonderful fun filled time once again. Chicky if your out there god bless you, your beautiful daughter and your family. love always & then some Eddie www.longneckband.com
written by Jo-Ann , December 11, 2009
1964 The Internationals Played at the Ranch on Wed. and Sunday night and sometimes on Sat. I met the guitar player Tony, in 1967 and married him in 1970. The owners of Roseland, Papa Joe and Rose attended our wedding in Brooklyn NY. I went to Roseland since I was a child. I learned to ride there and also learned to clean out the stables. I worked there on week ends in my teen age years too. Dominic worked in the kitchen, who was once married to Chickie, the owners daughter. He was a wonderful cook, which was the main reason most peoople returned. I wish I knew where he was today. I know Sonny, the owners son has passed on a few years ago. It is very sad that such a wonderful place did not continue, I know Joe and Rose would be heart broken.
If you attended Roseland in the 60's I would love to hear from you. I remember Vinny from Staten Island and his brother. His parents also attended our wedding. Lloyd Patti was the dad.
Nice memories and a great beginning for us. We now have 3 girls and 6 grandchildren.
written by Ted , December 17, 2009
Just an FYI to those that don't know. I set up a Facebook Group for those who want to share memories of Roseland Dude Ranch. Cut and paste the following into your browser. If you have a facebook account please join.
http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=68341275850&ref=ts
written by RC , January 01, 2010
Dominic still lives just outside the ranch property with his son Bobby...Lisa and Maria still live across the street
written by elizabeth , January 29, 2010
I grew up close to were Roseland Ranch is located and not that it really matters but the ranch is not located in Pine Plains. It's in the Town of Stanfordville. I never got the chance to go but the Ranch was always an attractions. It is very sad to see something from ones childhood be lost and forgotten. The pictures are sad indeed.
