Our Story
About The Yarra
Roscoe, New York · Western Catskills
The Yarra is a small, independently owned boutique inn in Roscoe, New York, created by husband-and-wife team Sonya Wurster and Paul Daniels.
Inspired by the hospitality and food culture of Melbourne, Australia, we've brought together comfortable accommodation, thoughtful design, and good food and wine in a historic Catskills setting.
With just four guest rooms, The Yarra is intentionally intimate. We want guests to feel welcome, well looked after, and free to enjoy their time here at their own pace.
The Beginning
An Old Building, A New Chapter
Originally built in 1890 by the Baxter family, the building that is now The Yarra has been thoughtfully renovated to bring together its historic character and the comforts of a modern boutique inn.
We named the inn after the Yarra River in Melbourne, a city that has had a lasting influence on our approach to hospitality.
Melbourne's food culture is relaxed, diverse, and wonderfully inventive. It's a place where good coffee, interesting wine, and food made for sharing are part of everyday life. That spirit is central to what we're creating here in Roscoe.
Our aim has always been to offer something personal: a small inn where the rooms are comfortable, the atmosphere is welcoming, and there's something good to eat and drink.
The Yarra Experience
More Than a Place to Stay
We believe the best stays are often the simplest: a comfortable room, a welcoming place to gather, and the pleasure of good food and wine without having to go far.
Four Guest Rooms
Three king rooms and one queen, each individually furnished with its own private bathroom. A light continental breakfast is included each morning.
Food & Wine
Inn guests can enjoy The Yarra Supper, a three-course dinner served in our dining room by advance reservation, as well as afternoon wine and provisions.
Time Together
Our lounge, dining room, and porches offer places to relax and connect. For groups, private stays make it possible to reserve all four rooms and enjoy the inn together.
The People Behind The Yarra
Meet the Owners
The Yarra is owned by husband-and-wife team Sonya Wurster and Paul Daniels. It's a personal project shaped by our shared love of travel, small inns, thoughtful spaces, and memorable meals.
Co-Owner & Managing Innkeeper
Sonya Wurster
Sonya is the person you'll most often meet during your stay. She oversees the day-to-day running of The Yarra, from welcoming guests and looking after the rooms to developing the food and wine experience.
A former academic, Sonya brings a love of design, hospitality, and cooking to the inn. She designed its interiors and creates the menus, drawing inspiration from Melbourne's diverse culinary traditions.
For Sonya, the pleasure of running a small inn lies in the details and the opportunity to make each guest's stay feel personal.
Co-Owner
Paul Daniels
Paul and Sonya created The Yarra together, inspired by their travels and the small, independently owned places they've most enjoyed staying in.
Paul helps shape the direction of the inn and joins Sonya in welcoming guests and hosting dining evenings.
Together, they want The Yarra to feel like the sort of place they'd seek out themselves: comfortable, individual, and centered on good food, wine, and conversation.
Our Corner of the Catskills
At Home in Roscoe
The Yarra is located in the heart of Roscoe, New York, close to Livingston Manor in the Western Catskills.
Known for the Beaverkill and Willowemoc Rivers, the area has long attracted visitors for fly fishing, hiking, and time outdoors.
We also love the small businesses that give this part of the Catskills its character, from independent shops and restaurants to local breweries and distilleries.
We're always happy to share recommendations for places to explore during your stay.
Looking Ahead
The Next Chapter
Our plans for The Yarra extend beyond the inn itself. We're also exploring the future of a nearby property at 1990 Old Route 17 in Roscoe.
The project is still in its early stages, but it reflects our longer-term interest in creating more opportunities for people to gather, enjoy good food, and spend time in the Catskills.
For now, our focus remains on making The Yarra a place guests look forward to returning to.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Come Stay a While
Whether you're visiting Roscoe for the first time or returning to a favorite corner of the Catskills, we hope The Yarra feels like a place to settle in, slow down, and enjoy.
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