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ROOTED: A Campaign for Our Permanent Home

The transfer from philanthropist Chris Davis encompasses over 98 acres on the site of what was formerly The Garrison: a golf course, inn, restaurant, and event venue. Between now and 2025, we will reimagine the parcel as an open-access theater campus with parkland, picnic space, trails, and a world-class performance venue – the first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater in the country.

More than just a home for our theater company, though, we envision the new campus as a model for environmental sustainability in the performing arts, a vibrant hub for the local community, and a national arts destination. It will create opportunities to foster meaningful human connections at the convergence of nature and culture, at a time when our neighbors are most in need of inspiration and connectedness.

“I am delighted to have found the perfect steward for this extraordinarily beautiful land,” explains Mr. Davis. “HVSF is a nationallyrecognized arts organization with deep roots in this community. With this transfer, we can assure that this place continues to be a positive force for the region while becoming a cultural hub for the Hudson Valley.”

With this opportunity, we will know we’ve realized this vision when we are...

A classical repertory theater that speaks to the present moment.

For us, Shakespeare and the classics are more than texts; they are sites of inclusion and community, co-created by artists and audiences in the here and now.

An arts organization that values people over stuff. Our work springs from the most essential of elements – actor, audience, language, and landscape. We prioritize human relationships, and our people feel strongly invested in our success.

A year-round community resource for all of the people of the Hudson Valley. Our campus is an extraordinary space for gathering, and we actively share it with our neighbors as a public good.

A national model for sustainability in the performing arts. Ecological restoration, solar panels, rainwater capture, reduced embedded carbon and other design elements will minimize climate impacts.

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ROOTED: A Campaign for Our Permanent Home