Join us for a brand new community event celebrating the music and culture of Ukraine. Live music, food, nature exploration, and crafting. 12-5pm in Pavilion and Rec Field
Learn history, design concepts, metallurgy, forging and finishing techniques, & heat treatment. Workshops for all levels, demonstrations by world renowned craftsmen and hands-on forging opportunities.
Learn the art of forging hot steel using traditional blacksmithing tools and skills. Come for all or any part of this great weekend workshop, where you can receive instruction in our fully equipped Teaching Program, watch the forging demonstrations, browse the tool flea market and enjoy the company of fellow blacksmiths.
Help the Hilltop Garden grow by supporting the creation of our first âbug hotel.â Forage natural
and recycled materials from the land to support a more vibrant ecosystem of pollinators. FREE.
Fresh apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, blacksmithing, broommaking, hayrides, live music, seasonal food, guided hikes, and fun for all ages. 12-4pm (note new later time!)
Justin Wexler (Wild Hudson Valley) & Ellen Kalish (Ravensbeard Wildlife Center) share beautiful winged creatures, illuminating their habitat and cultural significance amongst Northeastern native peoples, past and present.
Nature enthusiasts of ALL artistic skill levels, join Wendy Hollender, Lara Call Gastinger, Giacomina Ferrillo, and Jean Mackay for a special weekend retreat celebrating nature and botanical art. Develop your nature journaling techniques with fellow passionate creators in a friendly, informal learning environment.
Itâs Ashokanâs second annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with your host Scott Hopkins and an exciting teaching staff Hilary Hawke, Maggie Shar, BB Bowness, Keith Billik!
Learn tunes by ear, gain confidence and experience on your instrument, and build a fantastic group medley arrangement, with world-class Scottish traditional musicians and teachers, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas.
Emily Schaad hosts this rollicking weekend for musicians and dancers of all levels. Deepen your playing, build your repertoire, make new friends, and jam until the wee hours.
Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Uke Fest with host Ben Hassenger and his amazing teaching staff! Youâll meet new people, learn new techniques and styles, and gain confidence as a player.
Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment. Come sing, jam, and incorporate new styles and techniques into your playing!
Donât let the summertime fly by without some quality JOY with your kids or grandkids. Ashokan Family Camp is a laid-back, cross-generational escape into nature, music, arts, crafts, and interactive fun & games! From babies to teens and parents to grandparents, youâll leave with hearts full of music and family memories to last a lifetime.Â
Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Jam with and learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical musical environment.
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of Southern traditional music from the Bayou to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Have fun learning and playing together!