Great place, great to see this old and magnificent house and its belongings. Artwork and design is magnificent both inside and outside. I learned so many things about Frederic Church. One of the most beautiful houses I’ve seen in my life.

What an amazing place to visit. The new visitor center is excellent. The woman at the reception desk was so friendly. We had time before our tour so we watched the video at the visitor center and then walked to the lake to see the view Frederic Church had planned of Olana reflected in the water. We then walked to the house. The views are spectacular. The interiors are intact, just the way they were when Church was alive. It is all fascinating - his life, his art, his passion for the 250 acres - he called paradise. This is a national treasure.

I took the Landscape and Historic House Combo Tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She encouraged questions and gave us ample time to soak in the scenery and view the rooms of the house.
I visited on a Wednesday afternoon and pre booked my ticket. I suggest arriving 15-20 minutes earlier than tour time to check in as you have to drive from the Visitor Center to the house (a quick 3 minute drive, then park on the side of the road).
I would definitely return to see how the landscape changes with the seasons.

Just an amazing experience to see the truly incredible work of architecture that this historic home holds, the beauty, the charm and art history that's inside.
The views are incredible from the historic house.
Staff is knowledgeable and super kind.
A must visit if you're in the Catskill hudson region.

Take advantage of the docents and ask them ANYTHING. They were so wonderful and friendly. Timed entry is great because the house's rooms and hallways can get cramped. The property was so beautiful in the snow! We wish we could have been given more information about the original home and barn.