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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

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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
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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

Meet Marni Pasch, Ashokan’s New Donor Relations Officer

When people think about the Ashokan Center, they often think of unforgettable moments: a child’s first hike through the woods,…

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News

Celebrating Sara Trapani: A Well-Deserved Recognition for Outstanding Fundraising

At the Ashokan Center, we often talk about the power of community. Behind every field trip, music camp, scholarship, historic…

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News

Ashokan Center Awarded $145,000 NYSCA Capital Grant for Arts & Education Lodge Design

We are thrilled to share some exciting news for the future of the Ashokan Center. The New York State Council…

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