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This is an excerpt from Alf Evers, The Catskills From Wilderness to Woodstock, p.524

The Rev. J.R. Hoag of Windham told the story of the legend of Big Indian in 1862 to the Recorder and Democrat, newspapers out of Catskill. "Mr. Hoag wrote of a monster of a red man who prowled the neighboring mountains in Revolutionary days and now and then swooped down on the settlements to kill and burn the inoffensive inhabitants.

When the Big Indian killed a beautiful little girl, an old settler grasped his death-weapon and notified his family that he would never return until himself or Big Indian was slain. He shot the Indian as he sat beside his campfire and buried him in a pine bower at the spot known ever since as Big Indian.

There is another version of the "Big Indian" death. The Big Indian is loved by the wife of a white man and carries her off to his valley. There the husband finds the couple and shoots the Indian,who crawls into a great hollow pine tree to die.

The Catskills From Wilderness to Woodstock, is available from local book stores

Restaurants

Crazy Horse Cafe: Big Indian; (845) 254-4646

Mountain Gate Lodge and Indian Restaurant: 212 Mckinley Hollow Road; Oliverea, NY 12410; 845-254-6000; Mountain gate lodge has 18 furnished rooms and 2 suites, all rooms have their private bath. Onsite swiming pool, Restaurant and Bar on site.Garden restaurant open from April 15- Sept. 15. Conveniently located to Sking, Hiking, tennis, Fishing, Hunting.

Morras Market: 7 Oliveria road; Big Indian, NY 12401; 845-254-4649; bmorrahull@hvc.rr.com; Description:: Lotto, Groceries, Beer, Tabacco products, Ice, Daily Lunch Specials, Home of the Farmers Market Sandwich, Full Deli, Breakfast, Newspapers, Information Maps, Ice and alot more

The Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room: 8373 State Route 28; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845.254.6500; Originally a farmhouse at the turn of the century, this property was most widely known as Rudi's Big Indian Country Kitchen, a part of the Ashram community and a favorite place among locals and visitors alike. Rudi's was home to not only a restaurant, but also a greenhouse, bakery, bar, antique shop, as well as, a location for special events. It has enjoyed a rich history of success for more than 25 years.

Val D'Isere Restaurant: Route 28; Big Indian, 254-4646

Lodging

Catskills Vacation Homes: 845 832-8271; Description:: Catskills Vacation Homes, Buy, Rent and Sell! Our online service allows you to find the perfect vacation rental for any season or, purchase the home of your dreams in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Homeowners, its easy to create your own listing. See our site today. info@catskillsvacationhomes.com

Cold Spring Lodge: 530 Oliverea Rd; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845- 254-5711; 845-254-4692 fax; info@coldspringlodge.com; Cold Spring Lodge offers two and three bedroom efficiency cottages with fireplaces. All of them have full kitchen and bath, living rooms, television and VCR's. We are conveniently located to skiing, golf, tennis, fishing, hiking and hunting. There is a restaurant and bar on the premises.

The Alpine Inn: Alpine Road, Oliverea; 845-254-5026

L'Auberge Du Canard Enchaine: email: lecanardenchaine@cs.com; Route 28; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845-254-4646; Description:: Family Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast

Shangri-La @ Mountain Gate Lodge: 212 McKinley Hollow Road; Big Indain, NY 12410; 845-254-6000; Description:: Relaxing Country Surrounding

Slide Mountain Forest House: 805 Oliverea Rd; Oliverea, NY 12410; 845-254-5365/4; Description:: Located near Slide Mountain, nestled in the Big Indian Valley, our Inn offers refreshing mountain air and cool restful nights. The Esopus Creek, major trailheads, and Woodstock Village are nearby. Owned and operated by the Combe family for over 70 years. We offer the activities of a large resort with the congenial atmosphere of a small inn.

Starlite Motel: 8722 Route 28; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845-254-4449; 845-254-6351 fax; Description: Clean, modern 8 unit motel with lovely mountain views. Spacious efficiency units with full kitchenettes and all utensils. All rooms are bright and cheerful with 2 qn/dbl. Beds, color cable TV and AC. Great family destination year-round. 20 minutes from Woodstock 2 Minutes from Belleayre Ski Mountain. Pets OK, rates $70 to $99

Weyside Inn and Cottages: Fire House Rd., off Rt. 28,; Big Indian; 845-254-5484; Rooms in a Victorian Inn and Cottages around a private three acre lake. Cottages have two or three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, full bath, and Cable TV. Most rooms in the Inn have private baths. Come for boating, swimming, and fishing in the summer with sledding and skating in the winter. Open all year. 5 minutes from Belleayre Mountain. No pets.

Businesses

Big Indian Guide Service: PO Box 150; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845-254-5904; tyeflys@catskill.net; Description: Guided fishing trips on the Esopus creek

Business Development Group: 579 Oliverea Road; Big Indian, 12410; 845-254-5553; email: bdgroup@catskill.net; Description:: We provide strategic planning, marketing and communication services for profit and not-for-profit businesses and government agencies.

ZAZ: 16 Fire House Rd.; Big Indian, NY 12410; 845-254-4311; 845-254-4221 fax; Description: ZAZ gourmet mustard, specializing in adding unique flavor to the everyday meal or that special occasion. Made with all natural ingredients. Ideal as a bbq sauce, marinade, dip and even sandwiches. Wholesale and retail. Great for gifts.

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