Ashokan stories
- 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
- Music, News
Week-long Western & swing learning festival deep in the Hudson Valley woods
Swing into summer with Jay Ungar & Molly Mason at a vibrant week-long event filled with swing, Western-swing, classic country, and Tejano Conjunto music and dancing at the Ashokan Center. This friendly and fun learning vacation offers a variety of
- Music, News
Andes Central School students debut original songs
Jun. 12—Elementary school students at Andes Central School debuted original songs about nature during the school’s last Spirit Meet of the year Wednesday, June 12. Laurie McIntosh, who’s known as Story Laurie, led students on a two-week long songwriting workshop,
- Nature, News
Seed Song Farm CSAs Available for Pickup at Ashokan
The Ashokan Center is proud to partner with Seed Song Farm & Center to bring you 23 weeks of the fullest, most diverse, local produce you’ve ever seen – from from June 25 to November 26. Pickups are Tuesdays 5
