August 2018
From the GroundUP with Diane Townsend
An afternoon tour and making workshop with artist and creator of Townsend Pastels, Diane Townsend. All materials provided.
Find out more »Olana Summer Market
Local artisans, workshops, and eateries will take over the Olana State Historic Site. Shop, discover, picnic, relax and enjoy the view!
Find out more »Olana Summer Market
Local artisans, workshops, and eateries will take over the Olana State Historic Site. Shop, discover, picnic, relax and enjoy the view!
Find out more »Pathways to Prevention, Cardiac Care
Join Columbia Memorial Health’s & AMC Cardiologist to learn about the prevention of heart disease. 20 minute talk followed by a short walk.
Find out more »Tom Lee Question Tour Inside Olana
The Question Tour inverts the traditional house tour model and seeks to layer historic fact with audience perceptions.
Find out more »September 2018
Museum Storytelling: Family Tours Inside Olana
Join master storyteller, Tom Lee, for a tour utilizing art, objects, history, and interactivity.
Find out more »Artist on Art Tour Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute for Arab and Islamic Art in NYC.
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Geology, The Ice Age, and Hudson River School Hike
Join us for a tour of Olana’s geological landscape with Hartwick College Geology Professor, Robert Titus. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Barry Hopkins Run
Spend the morning on this 3.8-mile course traversing the historic carriage roads at Frederic Church’s Olana. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Artist on Art Tour of Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute of Arab and Islamic Arts.
Find out more »Pathways to Prevention, Holiday Nutrition Tips
Nature and health are intrinsically linked and the partnership between TOP and CMH brings innovative education programs to Olana to aid you. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Museum Storytelling: Family Tours Inside Olana
Join master storyteller, Tom Lee, on a tour using art, objects, history and interactivity. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Tom Lee Question Tour Inside Olana
The Question Tour inverts the traditional house tour model and seeks to layer historic fact with audience perceptions. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »October 2018
Food Truck Picnic Days featuring Gracie’s
A Fall picnic on Olana's beautiful outdoor landscape with food from Gracie's. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Artist on Art Tour Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape. partnered with the Institute for Arab and Islamic Art in NYC. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Food Truck Picnic Days featuring Gracie’s
A Fall picnic on Olana's beautiful outdoor landscape with food from Gracie's. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »3rd Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air
The Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival is juried to all painters in all mediums and always has an amazing roster of artists. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Wayfinding Hike w/ Artist Dawn Breeze
Join artist, Dawn Breeze, for a hike of Olana's inspirational landscape. Info: olana.org/calendar/
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Tom Lee Question Tour
The Question Tour inverts the traditional house tour model and seeks to layer historic fact with audience perceptions. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Museum Storytelling: Family Tours Inside Olana
Join master storyteller Tom Lee's tour using art, objects, history and interactivity to help young people (and grown-ups!) love museums! Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Artist on Art Tour Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute for Arab and Islamic Art in NYC. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »November 2018
Artist on Art Tours Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute for Arab and Islamic Art in NYC. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Olana’s Landscape through a Plein Air Painter’s Eye
Join local artist Geoffrey Leckie on a hike along Olana's carriage roads seeing the place and the river views through a painter's eye. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »19th Century Stationary
Instead of buying your holiday cards, add a traditional and personal touch and make your own set! Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Artist on Art Tour Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute for Arab and Islamic Art in NYC. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »The Pumpernickel Puppets presents Peter Rabbit
Family and friends of theater and storytelling will love Pumpernickel Puppets from Worcester, MA as they perform 2 shows of Peter Rabbit. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Knitting 101: Start a Scarf
Learn the basics of knitting with fiber artist and teacher Erin von Holdt-Gilbert, owner of the studio The Modern Dream located in Woodstock. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »The Art of Wrapping Paper
Drop-in to have a go at our four decorating stations including paper marbling, potato and apple block printing, stencils, and paint splatter. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »The Art of Henna: Body Adornment, Ornamentation, and Middle Eastern Traditions
Join celebrated henna artist Robin Rickard to learn the application of henna body adornment. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »The Art of Seasonal Greens: 19th Century Wreath Making
Mary Hughes, Olana’s Master Gardener, will teach the art of creating seasonal evergreen wreaths in these hands-on workshops. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »December 2018
Artist on Art Tour Inside Olana
Artists offer a unique lens with which to “read” an artist’s home & landscape, partnered with the Institute of Arab and Islamic Art in NYC. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »The Art of Holiday Greens: Boxwood Tree Making
Mary Hughes, Olana’s Master Gardener, will teach the art of seasonal boxwood trees for tabletop decoration in these hands-on workshop. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Persian Inspired Glassware
Local ceramic artist Dawn Dishaw will teach you how to make your very own Persian inspired glassware. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
Find out more »Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana
Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/calendar/.
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