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Home - The Ashokan Center

A Home for Nature,
Music, and Community

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Olivebridge, NY
Public Events

Public Events

Come on site for events, day passes, trails, streams, and self-guided exploration.

What's Next

Join a public event or camp soon.
Nov 6 – Nov 8
Banjo Weekend 2026
music & dance camp/event • 3:00 PM
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Sat, Nov 7
Ashokan Barn Dance at Banjo Weekend 2026
music & dance camp/event • 06:00 PM
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Wed, Dec 16
Holiday Cheer Concert with Newberry & Verch
concert/film • 07:30 PM
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Why Ashokan matters

  • 385 acres of protected forests, fields, streams, and historic landscapes to explore.
  • Hands-on outdoor education that connects students with the natural world through meaningful experiences.
  • Music, dance, and cultural traditions that bring people together and create lasting connections.
4550+
public event attendees each year
4000+
students and teachers served annually
1300+
music & dance participants
Learn about Ashokan

Food, lodging & facilities

Your home away from home in the Catskills.

Lodging

Cozy lodges and private spaces for groups of all sizes.

Dining

Buffet-style meals with flexible dietary options.

Explore facilities

News & Stories

What people are discovering here.
Music

Save the Dates! Ashokan’s 2027 Music & Dance Camps Are Launching Soon!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of The Ashokan Center’s 2027 Music & Dance Camps! Whether you’re looking forward…

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Nature

The Ashokan Center Named 2026 Tourism Business of the Year

The Ashokan Center is proud to be named the 2026 Tourism Business of the Year by the Ulster County Regional…

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Art

A Living Classroom in the Catskills: Packer’s Fourth Graders Explore Ashokan

Each fall, Packer Collegiate Institute’s Fourth Grade students leave the busy streets of Brooklyn behind for a special overnight trip…

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