What if success didn’t come with sirens, subway delays, and $3,000 rent? What if your next career leap, startup launch, or creative breakthrough happened somewhere with clean air, serene towns, easy access to major cities, fast internet, and mountains in your backyard?

Vroman’s Nose, Hiking Trail, Middleburgh, NY

Your digital doorway to quality life and work in Upstate New York.

Nestled in the Mohawk Valley between the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains, part of Upstate, New York’s Capital Region, Schoharie County is where tech professionals, freelancers, creators, emerging families, farmers, and founders are rethinking how and where they want to live. Root Access was built for you, powered by people like you.

Yes, it's picture perfect. But Schoharie County isn't just scenic—it's also home to coworking spaces, a vibrant college community, business support networks and mentors, and a $30M county-wide broadband project that's actively expanding across working landscapes to reach every home and hilltop.

It's the kind of place where your next big idea might be sparked during a quiet hike or a walk through a peaceful, tree-lined Main Street. P.S. two (coming soon, three) out of our six villages have access to free public WiFi.

Become a Next-Gen Ruralist

Build a brand in the morning. Kayak in the afternoon. Raise a family where high quality of life isn't a luxury—it's the norm. A richer life doesn't have to cost you more. Give your children access to a top-ten school district in New York's Capital Region and enroll them in local 4-H programs that connect them to community and land.

Want to launch a farm-to-table product? Schoharie County offers land, guidance, product incubators, and a growing network of agri-preneurs doing just that.
Looking to grow your tech business or work remotely while enjoying small-town charm? You'll find support here too—whether it's meeting over coffee at a local cafe, networking at a community market, connecting with a mentor at the country club or gym, or collaborating from a contemporary coworking hub in the heart of town.
We're proud that 26% of local businesses were started by entrepreneurs. That spirit runs deep here.

What Root Access Offers

Root Access shares the stories, inspiration, and resources to connect you to a lifestyle where work-life balance isn't just a buzzword. Learn more about our fiber-fast internet, locally grown food (best farm stands/Farmers Market), vibrant cultural events, outdoor recreation that doubles as your mental health plan (Settles Mountain/best places to hike), and the community excited to meet you with a blend of modern tools and ingenuity.

Your Inside Access

This digital hub is your guide to:

Where to work, volunteer & get involved in Schoharie County
Who to meet & how to plug into the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Which trails, concerts, small-town festivals, and family activities are must-dos

Consider it your roadmap to thriving Upstate in a rural yet, innovative county where careers don't come at the cost of calm, and raising a family doesn't require a 90-minute daily commute.

This isn't about retreating from life. It's about upgrading it. Welcome to Root Access. Welcome home.