What a GREAT place to Dine ..........

Wouldn't you love to have a holiday dinner in surroundings like this. This is The Would, in Highland, New York, and their cuisine is equally as wonderful as their decorations.
Claire, Debra and Lisa and the rest of the "crew" are highly skilled and trained to make your holiday dinning an experience to remember.

If you are in  the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie area, call The Would for reservations, then email me and thank me for introducing YOU to this dining experience.

THE WOULD

The Would, Highland, New York

Debra Dooley


"In the high-stress world of work, work, work, it is more important now than ever for our guests to truly enjoy an evening out. I want them to leave satisfied."

Who better to run an incredibly seasoned restaurant than by someone who is incredibly seasoned in all shapes of life?

Debra Dooley was born and raised in California. She moved to this area to complete college and set her career in a new, unfamliar area. Within a short period of time, Debra became the first woman ever accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 631 of Newburgh, New York, in 1979. Desiring to learn more with a hands on approach, she became involved in Construction and Property Management, which soon led her to the grounds of The Would Restaraunt. After taking over the restaurant with Claire Winslow, Debra quickly transformed The Would into a world of its own. With local artists' works on the walls and a warm glow in the dining room, Debra has created what many call the epitome of "casual elegance."

Debra has had an assertive handle on every aspect of the restaurant. Her relationship with her staff has created a family-type setting, where each member feels more at home at the end of the night than anything else. When she hostesses she greets guests with a smile and takes time to sit and chat with them while they eat. Her dedication to each facet of the restaurant even goes into The Would's Wine Cellar, which, with over 150 wines, has won the Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence every year, since 1994. And her own words: "I've developed a passion for the business...I want to learn all that I can," shows that Debra will continue to commit her efforts to The Would, so that it can bring her guests an amazing dining experience

Looking for a vacation home?

I was talking with my daughter, Debra Dooley, about vacation homes, and she gave me some interesting information I thought I would pass along.

A great way to have complete rest and relaxation is to own a second or vacation home in one of your most visited holiday destinations. This is very ideal, as you do not have to worry about booking hotel because you have your own home to spend your entire vacation in. You also get to explore the natural beauty of your desired destination anytime you want. A vacation home is really beneficial especially if you have chosen a home which is not only situated in an awesome location but also a low cost property. Buying a fantastic vacation home is not at all elusive if you know the basic guidelines.


There are specific qualities that every buyer is considering before deciding to buy a vacation home. These qualities that you look for in a home may make the entire process of property hunting a bit difficult if you do not know how to start with it. You may even be disappointed especially if there is one quality that is lacking. This is why flexibility is really important as this can narrow down your search. You can give up one quality if it is not that necessary. Find a home that suits your budget and made of high quality materials so you don't have to make any big changes to it.

Great property deals are also a practical way of looking for a vacation home. However, do not just base the property on price. Be keen enough to inspect the entire house and make sure that you do not have to resort to any major home improvement projects just to increase the market value of the house. It should have a rental potential as you will not be using it all the time.

Debra Dooley

Debra specializes in helping people with their Real Estate needs.

As a real estate professional and member of the National Association of Realtors, her focus has always been on building strong relationships with her clients and growing a client data base with continuous referral and repeat business. Her goal is to provide her clients with exceptional service  that exceed their expectations.

Finding and purchasing a home that will fit your needs is a significant and often stressful time. Debra Dooley will help to make your transition as smooth as possible. She is an expert in the area, and once she learns what it is that you are looking for, finding your dream home can become a reality.


Before you start looking for a home you should ask yourself a few questions. Where do you want to live? Are there particular neighborhoods or communities that you like? What kind of house would you like? Are you looking for a particiular style? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Do you want a yard, pool, views, privacy? Searching for your home can be a time consuming experience. Debra will make the process much more efficient.


DEBRA DOOLEY

134 Main Street, New Paltz, New York
Phone: 845-475-4248
Fax: 845-501-3005
Email: debra@westwoodrealty.com

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