As summer settles over the Catskills, we’re reflecting on a truly meaningful month at the Ashokan Center. June brought together education, music, environmental leadership, and wildlife conservation—all rooted in our mission to build community through shared experiences in nature, history,

For longtime Ashokan friend and supporter Peter Yarensky, his first visit to Northern Week in 1991 changed everything. At first, he was skeptical—would music and dance camps feel cliquish or intimidating? But what he found at Ashokan was something completely

We’re Halfway There! Help Us Meet the Match We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve raised over 50% of our $500,000 Matching Challenge! Your impact is already echoing across our programs

We’re thrilled to announce a project that’s been years in the making: new wayfinding signs and maps are coming to the Ashokan Center! If you’ve ever visited our campus and needed a moment to figure out which path leads to

We’re filled with gratitude as we reflect on the amazing outpouring of support during this year’s Hudson Valley Gives campaign. Thanks to 179 generous donors, we not only reached our goal—we surpassed it. Matching Gifts Doubled the Impact A generous

Sixth-grade students from all three schools in the Valley Stream 24 School District recently embarked on an enriching educational journey to the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York, where they experienced a dynamic integration of science, history, and nature. “Throughout

Spring into Summer As the warm days of June roll in and the school year winds down, we reflect on the incredible energy that filled the Ashokan Center. We now switch gears and look forward to an exciting summer of

We’re excited to share a major milestone in the growth of the Ashokan Center: our new office building—with a dedicated health center—is nearly complete! Thanks to the support of our donors, board members, and the leadership of Jay and Molly,

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Seed Song Farm’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pickups at the Ashokan Center! Starting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, you can enjoy 23 weeks of chemical-free, hyper-fresh, locally grown vegetables—right here in Olivebridge. Whether you’re

Strumming Through the Trees: Highlights from Ashokan Ukulele Weekend 2025“There’s something very special about Ashokan…” – Ben Hassenger This year’s Ashokan Ukulele Weekend was a joyful, music-filled escape into the heart of the Catskills! From May 23–26, 2025, ukulele lovers

Come back this summer for an even deeper dive into Ariles Son Jarocho Camp! This past Sunday, May 11, families from across the Hudson Valley gathered at the Ashokan Center to celebrate Día de las Familias 2025—a free, bilingual music

By The Ashokan Center • April 15, 2025 • (Events, Nature, Community) On Sunday, April 13, the Ashokan Center came alive with music, nature, and community spirit for Earth Fest 2025 — and what a wonderful day it was! Families,

A Catskill family tradition since 2006, the Ashokan Center’s Fall Family Fun Fest returns Sunday, October 20th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM in Olivebridge, NY. Families are invited to celebrate fall in the Catskills at this family-friendly community event featuring

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

The Ashokan Center has received a grant totaling $49,500 per year for two-years from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and