Olana State Historic Site
Olana
A Persian-style estate designed by Hudson River School master Frederic Church, overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains.
The painter Frederic Church designed his hilltop house as a work of art that blends Persian and Moorish styles. Its colorful tiles, arched windows and interior collections have been kept intact. He also transformed about 100 hectares of the surrounding land into a painterly landscape garden with lakes and carriage roads.
The house can be seen only on a guided tour, which costs about $20 and should be booked in advance. The grounds are free to visit. Olana is south of the city of Hudson, across the river from the town of Catskill.
Opening hours
Gardens 08:00–sunset; guided tours 10:00–16:00 (closed Mondays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site
- Saugerties Lighthouse
- North-South Lake & Catskill Mountain House Site
- Kaaterskill Clove
- Kaaterskill Falls
- Opus 40
- Overlook Mountain Fire Tower & Hotel Ruins
- Tannersville