AANYAA is thrilled to offer its annual Retreat at Fieldstones exclusively for alumni of the New York Academy of Art to connect professionally and personally.
Professional practices, demonstrations, and the exploration of this property with a swimming hole and mountain views are open and available to only Academy Alumni. Bring art supplies for plein air - as well as marshmallows for campfires! Get to know each other, strengthen your studio practice, and relax by the winding creek at Fieldstones.
The 2025 AANYAA Fieldstones Retreat will be held August 12 - 17. Arrival check-in 12-5pm August 12.
Fieldstones is located on a bucolic rural property situated on 100 acres in the northern Hudson Valley, 2.5 hours north of New York City, and 40 minutes southwest of Albany. Alumni are responsible for their own transportation. If needed, car pools may be arranged to Fieldstones from the nearest Amtrak train station (Hudson, or Albany).
viewable by accepted registrants
Each person will have their own private sleeping space. Alums who wish to bring their own tent are encouraged to camp in one of Fieldstones' meadows. All participants will have access to studio areas in a large barn onsite. Please bear in mind that, despite Fieldstones’ many amenities (which include WIFI and hot water bathroom access), the location and lodgings are rustic and participants should expect to spend a lot of time outdoors (weather permitting).
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Space is limited to 5 participants.
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Registration closes June 15, 2025.
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$200 is due upon registration.
Applicants will receive notification by June 20, 2025 if their application to the RETREAT has been accepted. After you apply you will be sent a link to make your payment. If accepted applicants do not make their payment by June 25, their space will be given to a waitlisted applicant.
The $200 registration fee covers accommodations and meals. Retreat organizers will buy groceries and organize shared meals served “family style” every evening. With the groceries provided, participants will be responsible for putting together/cooking their breakfasts and lunches (example: eggs, toast, peanut butter / jam; sandwich fixings). While efforts will be made to accommodate participants' dietary restrictions, participants are encouraged to bring any specialty items necessary to their dietary needs (please note that there is very limited refrigeration space available) as well as their own alcohol. Upon confirmation of acceptance, alumni will receive more information regarding what to pack for Fieldstones, accommodations, as well as travel directions and info about local grocery stores.
Alumni should be aware that, once registered and paid, there are NO REFUNDS unless paid alumni guarantee a fellow alumni participant replacement. Refunds are not granted for inclement weather during the Retreat. Alumni should register to attend the Retreat assuming this risk.
Fieldstones prohibits smoking in or around barns, house, or tents; no pets allowed.
For the 2025 Alumni Retreat, we anticipate making a group day trip to nearby Hudson River School painter Fredrick Church's OLANA, weather permitting.
Olana Main House courtesy Peter Aaron.jpg (Olana.org)
