The Insider Community for Upstate New York
Build meaningful connections, join regional meetups, and explore everything that makes Upstate great—from real estate deals to hiking trails.
What Is Upstate Community?
The Insider Community for Building Meaningful Connections and Finding Fun Stuff To Do in Upstate New York.
Whether you’re planning a move to the Hudson Valley, working in the Capital Region, or retiring in the Finger Lakes, Upstate Community is where locals, transplants, and retirees join interactive conversations, monthly challenges, and events all tailored toward building a meaningful life in Upstate NY.
If you’re tired of feeling isolated and want to find fun people and things to do in your corner of Upstate NY, this is the place for you. Inside the community, you’ll get direct access to Gab and dozens of other Upstate NY residents, monthly challenges to push you out of your comfort zone, and a great mix of in-person events to get you out of the house.
What are you waiting for? Join the insider community designed to help you build a fulfilling life in beautiful Upstate New York.
Join In-Person Meetups and Find Fun Stuff To Do
Meet new friends across Upstate New York, discover hidden gems you didn’t know existed, and connect with people who share your interests. In a world where our lives are increasingly digital, Upstate Community is the network that encourages you to have real, face-to-face contact, explore the region, and support local businesses…instead of just scrolling.
Each month, we focus on a different theme to highlight what makes Upstate amazing, such as waterfalls, breweries, and farmers markets. The meetups follow the monthly theme, giving you built-in excuses to explore new places and meet new people. Whether you’re checking off waterfalls on a bingo card or meeting up for a casual hike, you’ll have a group of people ready to go with you.
Who Is Upstate Community For?
Dreamers & Transplants
If you’re planning to move or have recently arrived, skip the trial and error and unlock the secrets of Upstate from people who know it best.
Long-Time Locals
Share your knowledge with people who are new to the region and connect with other locals who are helping to building a bright future in Upstate NY.
Upstate Retirees
Build community with a network of other retirees across Upstate that share your passion for local nature, farm fresh food, and social events.
Stay Wild,
Live Upstate.
Here's What You Get When You Join
Exclusive In-Person & Virtual Events
From curated dinner parties and group hikes to digital workshops and casual happy hours, our calendar is designed to connect people and make Upstate feel a little more like home.
Behind-the-Scenes Resources
Get access to the “Vault”…including uncut interviews with local experts (like Richard’s raw homesteading truth) and deep-dive content I don’t release on YouTube.
Downloadable Guides
Get instant access to an evolving library of digital guides and resource kits built specifically to help you navigate Upstate logistics and build a build a sustainable lifestyle—all on your own time and at your own pace.
Live Sessions with Gab
Join live sessions where we discuss how we can improve the future of Upstate and the community, get your specific questions answered, and hear from guest speakers from across the region.
What Members Are Saying
“I have some friends, but socializing is a lot trickier than it was 10 years ago. I love having more fun things to do at local places with awesome people.”
– Albany, NY Resident
“The overarching narrative surrounding Upstate NY skews negative. This community is improving that while helping me find fun stuff to do on a weeknight.”
– Member from Rochester, NY
“I just want to feel like I belong in a place. This community is already helping me explore the beauty and abundance of Upstate NY and meet interesting people.”
– Future Central NY Resident
