Once home to the Rockefeller family, The Pocantico Center’s verdant campus in the scenic hills of the Hudson Valley has been host to some of the most influential leaders, thinkers, and creative minds of the last century. A thoughtfully designed and curated retreat just 20 miles north of Manhattan, Pocantico offers guests an immersive experience of unrivaled beauty, with breathtaking gardens and grounds, historic architecture, and a renowned art collection in which to find inspiration and respite.
Today, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund continues to bring together people at Pocantico through a robust slate of conferences, artist residencies, tours, performances, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Currently On Exhibit: Sketching Light: Chagall’s Windows for Union Church provides a rare opportunity for visitors to explore the creative process of renowned artist Marc Chagall (1887-1985).
DETAILS:
Where: The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, 200 Lake Road, Tarrytown, New York 10591.
NOTE: Please carpool if possible. Before proceeding through the gate, all guests must check-in with staff, who can provide further information about parking.When: THURSDAY, April 24 2025.
Time: Please arrive promptly at 10:00 AM. A curator will meet us in the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center (DR Center) at to conduct a brief tour.
Via Car: Navigate to The Pocantico Center; the entrance is at the intersection of Lake Road and Bedford Road/Route 448. (Detailed directions from various origins are available here.) There are no signs at the entrance, so proceed slowly. Map Location
When you arrive, drive down the driveway on the far right and announce yourself to the security staff on duty, who will advise you on parking. If anyone has any accessibility concerns or questions, please let me know. The DR Center is all on one level and is completely ADA accessible.
Transportation from NYC: Take the Hudson line train to Tarrytown Station. Pre-scheduling a taxi or ride-hailing service from the station is recommended, as taxis are not readily available. For current information, check the Metro-North schedule.
Lunch: 1 PM Bring your own food.
Show & Tell: Following lunch, we will share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.
- ONLY DRY MATERIALS are allowed (pastel, pens, or colored pencils).
- Bring drinking water.
- There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Guests at Pocantico should dress comfortably for the season. Comfortable shoes are recommended for navigating the grounds.
- Restrooms are available.
- Parking is free.
Looking for us? Call: Marianne at (914) 355-6507
Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Gutterman westchester@nycurbansketchers.org by Tuesday, April 22nd so we can provide a list of attendees names to the gate staff.
- Bring drinking water.
- There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Guests at Pocantico should dress comfortably for the season. Comfortable shoes are recommended for navigating the grounds.
- Restrooms are available.
- Parking is free.
Looking for us? Call: Marianne at (914) 355-6507
Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Gutterman westchester@nycurbansketchers.org by Tuesday, April 22nd so we can provide a list of attendees names to the gate staff.
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
