a small & wonderful town located on the banks of the espous creek in the heart of the catskill mountains of upstate new york... in 2011 voted 6th coolest small town in the usa... being located in a region dense with artists, writers, musicians & the like, phoenicia is home to an eclectic mix of interesting people & has fascinating local color for such a diminutive hamlet... mt.tremper provides a beneficent backdrop & makes the view up main street very picturesque...