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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.
Art

More Than a Summer Camp: Building Community, Confidence, and Adventure at Ashokan

Every July, something special happens at The Ashokan Center. Children from across the Kingston community arrive ready for adventure. By…

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Art

You Made It Possible. Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

When The Ashokan Center community comes together, incredible things happen. Earlier this summer, community member Eileen Amy Ryan challenged our…

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Music

Music Share: Bringing the Joy of Music to Hudson Valley Schools

What if every student had the chance to pick up an instrument, sing alongside professional musicians, or discover a musical…

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