In the words of Pablo Picasso, “Everything you can imagine is real.” Although some may disagree, the certainty of this truth comes to life at Olana. Standing tall for all to see, Olana has instantly become a recognized and admired landmark to a vast amount of people. Read More
One of the photographs that Lynn Davis lent to the exhibition was in her home. We literally took Horseshoe Falls, Ontario, Canada off her living room wall. Her photograph traveled from one artist’s home to another, from one artist arranged interior to another. Read More
How does a historic house in the Hudson Valley share all that it has to offer while keeping its friends interested in what is going on and attracting new visitors? Social media of course. Social media has become such a popular way for individuals and companies to share what’s happening each and every moment and Olana is no different. While we may have the “inside” perspective, we also rely on our friends and visitors to promote us as well. Each day, our social media following gets larger and expands to new audiences. This year is perhaps the most important yet as we move into our full season. Here’s how you can help. Read More
2016 is the 50th anniversary of the saving of Olana State Historic Site. While I have only been lucky enough to have worked at Olana for the last three years, by looking at what has been accomplished over the last 49 years, I have learned that you cannot go wrong when you follow in the footsteps of Frederic Church. Read More
Frederic Edwin Church? You’ve heard of him, right? American landscape painter, central figure in the Hudson River School. He was the creator of this masterpiece, Olana. And so are you. Read More
People love Olana as much for the landscape as for the house and the treasures inside it. Be it a stroll around The Lake, or the stunning vistas from Ridge Road, or just the sound of the wind in the pines, the out of doors at Olana is spectacular! Read More
I have just completed my first two month working, happily, for The Olana Partnership. It has been a time of intense learning, including some surprises. Read More
After Olana was saved from destruction in 1966, David Huntington — the art historian who led the preservation effort — commented about how ignorant the public had been of Olana. “Olana was not a girl, not an Hawaiian drink, and not a drug,” he joked. Read More
There has recently been a revival of serious interest in the decorator/artist Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932). We would like to think this past summer’s exhibition All the Raj— Frederic Church and Lockwood de Forest: Painting, Decorating, and Collecting at Olana, organized with guest curator Professor Roberta A. Mayer, was a contributing factor. Read More
