Ashokan stories
- Art, Music, News
Celebrate Ukrainian Culture on September 22
Ukrainian Community Day is a new event and celebration of Ukrainian culture at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY. The event, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, will feature a diverse lineup of Ukrainian music including The Ukrainian Village Voices, singer
- Nature, News
Turning Lemons to Lemona with Del
“Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.” – Democritus The winds are shifting and I’m once again up in the canopy collecting the fruit of the Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellate). This is an invasive plant
- History, Nature, News
The Three Sisters Garden with Del Orloske
Growing a Three Sisters garden (corn, pole beans, squash) is a form of companion planting practiced by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) who lived in the northern part of New York. Many tribes throughout North America did and still do this as
- Music, News
Ashokan Inspires Others to Inspire
Say Cello to Jivan, who has been coming to Ashokan for more than half his life. We asked Jivian a few questions to find out what makes him return to Ashokan year-after-year and how Ashokan has inspired his musical journey.
- Nature, News
For the Love of Fungi
Calling all mushroom enthusiasts: Our favorite funguy, Luke Sarrantonio is hosting the 3rd annual For Love of Fungi: Mushroom and Arts Festival on July 27 at the Ashokan Center. A full-day sensory experience plus evening activities and camping onsite! Get
- History, News
Star Spangled Banner
No your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The American flag that hangs in Ashokan’s 1817 Schoolhouse has 15 stars AND 15 stripes. Here is a little history of the flag: The 15-star, 15-stripe flag was the official United States flag from
