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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.

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Camps, concerts, and day events all season long.
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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.

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Stories from the community

What people are discovering here.

History

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Celebrate the Music and History of New York’s Waterways

On October 3, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason joined the Delaware & Hudson Canal Historical Society for Music of the…

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News

We Did It! Summer Matching Challenge Complete

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Ashokan community, we’re thrilled to share that we successfully completed our Summer Matching…

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Nature

Rebuilding the Deer Trail: A New Chapter for One of Ashokan’s Hiking Trails

For years, the Deer Trail has offered Ashokan visitors a short but challenging climb through one of the most distinctive…

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