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Home - The Ashokan Center

A Home for Nature,
Music, and Community


The Ashokan Center is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit in Olivebridge, NY.

Experience Ashokan

Field Trips

Educational Field Trips

Residential and day programs on our 385-acre campus for schools and youth groups.

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Retreats

Retreats, Weddings & Conferences

Private group rentals with lodging, dining, and beautiful Catskills scenery.

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Public Events

Public Events

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

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What's next at Ashokan

Join a public event or camp soon.

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.

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Stories from the community

What people are discovering here.
News

The Ashokan Center Named 2026 Tourism Business of the Year

We’re excited to share some wonderful news: The Ashokan Center has been named the 2026 Tourism Business of the Year…

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News

Ashokan’s Maple Syrup Takes Home Top Honors at the Ulster County Fair

There’s nothing quite like maple season at Ashokan—and this year, our maple syrup was officially recognized as some of the…

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Nature

The True Soul of Bluegrass: Why Little Bluestem Belongs at the Heart of Bluegrass Music

What does a native grass have in common with bluegrass music? Quite a lot, according to Del Orloske, Educator and…

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