olana state historic site
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olana state historic site印象
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Perched up on the hill like a castle, Olana is a very impressive home steeped in the history of painted Thomas Church. It is a gloomy old home and not as impressive as the Victorian Christmas decorated ones further down but is impressive for its Eastern designs and how the house worked as a home and studio and not just a summer cottage for a few months. The view alone is worth the visit.
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We went to Olana specifically for the annual Plenair event. There were 30 artist painting on the property for three days. Stunning views of the Hudson Valley! We had a lovely walk on the property and were able to view the artist at work and chat with them. Then we toured the Fredrick Church home, which was fascinating. The next day we went back for the auction / cocktail party, where the wet paintings were auctioned to benefit the estate. Very fun event. We even had the winning bid for our favorite painting. Highly recommend visiting Olana.
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Olana has a magical combination of magnificent views of the Hudson, interesting and unusual architecture, and the rare chance to experience an interior that has been preserved exactly as it was, with original contents including many works of art, and collections that Frederic Church brought back from his travels across Europe and Asia in the 1800's. Fascinating. Visited in the winter and the summer. You should book in advance on the website if you want to tour the house in the peak summer season at a weekend. It is very popular and busy in the summer months.
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The house itself is architecturally a bit of a folly, but still very interesting nonetheless. It certainly has an impressive location! If you're a fan of Church, you'd probably find this to be a "must do". We came as a group just generally interested in a neat house; there were lots of interesting touches and pieces to see. The tour is restricted to the ground floor, but it contains lots of things that had belonged to the Churches and quite a bit of artwork.
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We enjoyed the guided tour and the landscape. Make sure to make a reservation. We're able to do that by phone in the same day we visited.
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Olana is not to be missed on a trip to the Hudson area. I'm a huge fan of the Hudson Valley school and always lingered at the collection the Met in New York, so it was a delight to see where it originated. Best part: strolling the manicured grounds with a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.
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As a person raised in Hudson, one of the best "sights" is definitely Olana. Church's art work is worth viewing. The grounds are beautiful, and for me especially in the autumn when the leaves are such brilliant colors and the Hudson River is running below.
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In a magnificently beautiful setting in the Hudson Valley sits Olana, a tribute to the talent and vision of Fredrick Church. This home is a time capsule containing many original paintings by Church and other artists, in addition to rugs and furniture from the time his family lived there. Perfectly maintained and cared for by the state and staffed with people knowledgeable in the history of Church and his paintings.Take the time to visit and tour the house and grounds, enjoy the many beautiful vistas on the property.
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Olana is a unique architectural joy and well worth a visit, particularly on a nice day as the grounds and views are as impressive as the building. Church was one of those rare artists who was successful in his time and Olana represents his success. Don't expect to see much (good) art on the tour - probably a good thing as the lighting is limited. We chose to hike the trail at North-South pond across the river (and through the woods) the following day - very cool to enjoy the artists views and get in a decent hike.
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One of the most original homes ever built and in a spot that is breathtaking. A total education into the life and work of Hudson River painter Frederic Church. The paintings in the house alone are enough to fill a major museum. The views from every window are spectacular, capturing all the beauty of the Hudson river. A fascinating trip back to the 19th Century and forward to our more enlightened views today of the environment. Perfect attraction for all ages.