The Hollow Sky House

Rensselaerville, NY
2
Bedroom
5
Guest
2
Bath

Hollow Sky: A Hillside Retreat Shaped by Light

Step inside Hollow Sky, a contemporary retreat set across 110 acres in Preston Hollow, New York, where architecture, light, and landscape come together.

Designed in 1982 to follow the natural shape of the hillside, the home opens through expansive walls of glass to sweeping Catskills views. Morning fog rises through the valley, sunlight moves across the rooms, and the landscape shifts color throughout the day.

Outside, discover open fields, woods, a century-old apple orchard, three koi ponds, and plenty of space to wander. Inside, thoughtful design, warm spaces, a fireplace, hot tub, Sonos, and smart TVs make it easy to settle in.

Todd Hali thoughtfully restored the home while preserving its original character and connection to the land.

Read the full story behind Hollow Sky

Why Locèlle Loves It

Architecture connected to nature. Expansive glass and clean lines make the landscape part of the home.

Light all day long. Foggy mornings, golden afternoons, and dramatic sunsets become part of the experience.

110 acres to explore. Fields, forest, old apple trees, koi ponds, and private trails surround the home.

A true reset. Privacy, a hot tub, fireplace, and sweeping mountain views create space to disconnect and reconnect.

Close to the Catskills. Windham and Hunter are about 25 minutes away for skiing, hiking, and exploring.

Who It’s For

For couples, families, and friends looking to trade everyday noise for open land, mountain views, and meaningful time together.

Quiet mornings. Long walks. Fireside evenings. A place to simply stay awhile.

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WHY STAY HERE

A Catskills retreat with a story to tell

Hollow Sky is more than a contemporary retreat in the Catskills. Set across 110 private acres in Preston Hollow, the home brings together thoughtful architecture, expansive mountain views, and a deeply personal family history. Inherited by Todd from the uncle who helped shape his childhood, the property has been carefully restored while preserving the land, architecture, and traditions that made it meaningful.

Architecture in the Landscape: A restored 1982 contemporary home with expansive windows and a design that follows the hillside.
110 Acres to Explore: Fields, woods, apple trees, trails, and three historic koi ponds await.
A Retreat with Meaning: A family legacy transformed into a place for connection, nature, and quiet.
Meet Your Hosts

Todd Hali

Todd is the owner of Hollow Sky, a contemporary Catskills retreat set across 110 acres in Preston Hollow, New York. He inherited the property from his uncle, Edward J. “Ed” Acciardi, who played a defining role in his childhood and taught him the value of hard work, nature, curiosity, and caring for the land. Todd has since thoughtfully restored the original 1982 home while preserving its architectural character and the landscape around it, including fields, woods, apple trees, trails, and three koi ponds his uncle dug and stocked himself. For Todd, Hollow Sky is more than a retreat—it’s a way of preserving his family’s history and sharing the place that shaped him with others.

Location

Where you’ll be

Rensselaerville

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New York

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United States

Neighborhood highlights

Nature & Outdoors: Hike and explore Huyck Preserve and Rensselaerville State Forest, discover waterfalls and wildlife, swim or paddle on Lake Myosotis, fish, and enjoy cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter.

Local Life & Culture: Explore the historic hamlet of Rensselaerville, visit Hilltown Commons and its arts and cultural events, enjoy local restaurants and farms, and discover the small-town character of the surrounding Hilltowns.

WHY BOOK HERE

Discover the quiet side of the Catskills

Set across 110 private acres in Preston Hollow, Hollow Sky offers a rare chance to experience the Catskills with space, privacy, and nature all around you. Spend your days hiking through woods and fields, exploring nearby preserves and forests, or simply wandering the property and visiting the historic koi ponds. Return home for mountain views, a soak in the hot tub, and quiet evenings as the landscape changes with the light. Here, getting away means having room to breathe, reconnect, and experience the Catskills at your own pace.
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