Visiting Olana is, quite deliberately, like entering into one of Frederic Church’s paintings.
Not Your Garden Variety Destinations
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Olana and Yaddo are spring day trips that are all about the nature.
» BY BARBARA PINCKNEY «
f you believe nature is a form of artistry, it shouldn’t surprise you that two of the most beautiful places to enjoy Mother Nature’s handiwork in and around the Capital Region are closely tied to the world of art. Just outside of Hudson is the Olana State Historic Site, the home and creation of renowned landscape artist Frederic Church. An hour and change north, in Saratoga Springs, lies the Yaddo estate, an artists’ retreat with ten acres of gardens open to the public. Both are National Historic Landmarks dating back to the 1800s, and neither have lost their allure or ability to make visitors feel at peace and at one with nature. Let’s explore them together.
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