Wonderful place !!!! Creativity RULES ! If you are looking for a cozy studio to learn or enhance…read moreyour skills Putnam Arts Center is just the place. It has wonderful, happy teachers in drawing, anime, painting and ceramics (both wheel throwing and hand building). There is also an active art gallery with different and fascinating art shows, openings, and talks all year round. It truly is a hidden gem.

I have been taking classes at the Putnam Arts council for over a year now and have learned many…read moretechniques that has greatly improved my artwork. I was a true beginner and now feel much more confident and have taken drawing classes using charcoal, graphite, and pastels. I really enjoyed the painting class and learned a lot more about drawing and painting abstract, landscapes, and portraits. Learning all of these techniques from Jim Sparks, an accomplished artist and college level teacher has been an invaluable adventure. He works with all levels, classes are creatively interesting and very entertaining. His constructive criticism is spot on and completely helpful and provides much needed insight. Never did I feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or inferior to pick up a pencil during any of these classes. I would highly recommend this class if you have any interest in art and drawing. Even if you think you can't draw, guess again, Jim's classes will help develop you into a better artist and definitely inspire you to improve. So sign up!

We visited this store today, and it has many lovely & interesting (and in some cases, amusing)…read moreitems for sale (sculptures, various types of artwork, etc.). It's a good size space and we enjoyed looking at everything. Also, the man working there was *very* friendly (and low-key, which was nice). However, be prepared for "sticker shock"....

This is really among my favorite shops in Westchester. They have a great collection of unique…read morehand-crafted goods! If you like dogs, this is the shop for you because they seem to specialize in dog-themed items. But it is a great shop to get that special person any unique item. Some of the items may be a little expensive, but these are hand-made items mostly made by local artisans. The prices are comparable to other similar shops and if we don't support local businesses like this, they won't be there to serve us.

I love this museum. It is worth visiting for the architecture alone. The beautiful light filled…read morespaces are the perfect backdrop to any artwork that they choose to exhibit. Also right up the hill from the museum, you can visit a collection of donkeys. Don't miss this Hudson Valley gem.

Meh. The museum is more concerned with rules & governing behaviors of the patrons than engaging…read morevisitors with the art. I don't understand why there aren't descriptions on the walls instead of a hard-to-read, lo-res newsprint catalogs (wasteful). It took us less than an hour to see all the sights of the museum.

If you are an art lover, especially contemporary glass, sculpture, photography and photo realism,…read morethis is the place for you! 80 acre sculpture garden incorporating many different styles and materials. Lots of incredible photo realism paintings. A tremendous art glass collection, housed in a building with superb natural light, which makes the glass come alive! AND MORE! It is hidden in Greenwich Ct., if that's possible, and it is really hard to find, so be sure of your directions before you go. IT MAY BE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE INQUIRE AT THE WEBSITE BEFORE GOING! IT IS SO WORTH THE TRIP!

Private collection by appointment only in groups of six or more. Beautiful setting, nice…read morecollection. Worth seeing.

"Such a fun experience at the paint and sip class! The instructor was great, the vibe was relaxed,…read moreand the wine made it even better. A perfect mix of creativity and fun--I'll definitely be back!!

This was my second visit to Mariandale, and I can't express enough how much peace and calm you feel…read morewhile you're there. My first trip in February was wonderful, but exploring the outdoor property was a bit challenging. This time, the weather was perfect for venturing out, walking, and feeling at one with nature and God. Everything was just right. The meals during this visit were hearty and delicious. The kitchen staff was busy preparing everything and was always ready to accommodate our needs. It's truly a great place to relax and let go, allowing yourself to connect with God..

Mariandale is such a gem. A secret place for recharging, restoring and reflecting. I attended a…read morewriter's retreat last summer and left feeling changed. I look forward to returning.

I was walking down Main Street and stopped by here the other week. I was very close to signing up…read morefor classes, I would have if I am in the area longer!

It is awesome gallery .........great energy and with personality. I went to Tarrytown to see one…read moreof the boutique, while walking up a Main Street , I saw this gallery. In the window they had beautiful display of jewelry, realism well done quality portrait and plants. Also I believe there was a sign that they do portraits on commission. So I thought ok, it must be artist's studio and an art gallery . We were greeted with welcome hello and if we have a question, to feel free to ask? We looked around I was wowed by beautiful, quality, artisan made jewelry and craft. Prices were very reasonable. Space was spacious and welcoming. I saw artwork that one of my friends might be very interested to purchase. I ask the owner (who greeted us) about that piece. He told us all about it, the process of work, materials and background of the artist. I highly recommend to visit this gallery, great energy, quality artwork and friendly owner (no snobbish attitude staff that you might encounter in NYC galleries).

I stayed here for an evening after hiking more than 10 miles on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. This…read moreis an absolute beauty of a property! The buildings look brand new, the lawns are well manicured, the rooms are simple (no coffee machine!) and totally quiet, and the place is HUGE. However, it looks like operations restarted recently and the hotel is not operating at 100%. For instance, while they do serve a good breakfast buffet, there is no restaurant to eat at other than a cafe that only serves beverages and snacks and closes at 2 pm. Also - and this is my favorite part - the hotel was 99% empty when I visited! That was such a trip! I walked and walked and saw almost no one, except for maybe two employees and a small group that seemed to be having some sort of corporate event nestled in a far away corner of the very large premises. I felt like I was in a feel-good episode of the Twilight Zone. I'd go back just to walk around the empty grounds. It was so cool!!! A very surreal experience that I enjoyed very much. Oh - I did eventually run into the bartender and ended up chatting with her for a few hours. She was lovely!

I went here back when it was still called the Crotonville Conference Center for a departmental…read moreretreat in 2024. It was very pleasant experience! Our rooms were ready right when we got there so that we could drop off our bags. Food/drinks were plentiful throughout the entire conference; every time there was a break from our talks, there was a wide array of snacks set out for us outside the main auditorium. The food during the main meals was also pretty good. The accommodations were pretty nice as well. They have a lot of nice indoor and outdoor spaces for gatherings. There are lots of beautiful spots on the property to walk around and enjoy the nature scenery. Overall, I had a fantastic conference experience here!