opus 40

660christinar

Stopped by here while in the area. Really interesting sculpture garden and so serene. I enjoyed our short stop here but found it a little pricey.

117MSutter

It's a beautiful place to visit. a man spent his entire life building this himself. I've been there on several occasions once for a retirement party, once for a concert an da couple of times with my family. a deifinite must see. you'll be amazed!!!!!

rtekosky

Stunning living sculpture that took a lifetime to put together. Great for kids and adults. Perfect for late afternoon concerts. Truly one of the area's most extraordinary place to spend a few hours.

RAM1018

The sculpture (Both the landscaping and the individual pieces) are incredible by themselves, when you add in the acoustics it brings this place to a whole different level. Harvey Fite was a true genius with stone and sound. Touring the garden is a great way to spend a few hours, better yet is to attend one of the concerts held several times a year. Bring some food and some bug spray and watch out for the snakes, (they won't bother you if you leave them alone). The museum offers a rare glimpse of how Bluestone was once mined in the area and tells the tale of Harvey's lifetime of work.

Komodojimmy

This is a very interesting "backyard" sculpture that one man worked on for decades. It is impressive and fun to explore for an hour or so. Awesome views of the mountains good photo op. $10 admission

Afoodie65

Interesting in that one man created a sculpture garden with great views of the Hudson Valley mountains.Walking among the man made quarry trails could be a bit of a challenge for anyone with a handicap.Admission fee is $10; some days seniors are admitted for $7.Worth a visit if in the area.Close by (5 miles or so) is the Saugerties Lighthouse along the Hudson River; another interesting place to visit. Check the website since it is a B&B but some days open to the public.

AlbertAlberta2012

It is almost like a labyrinth to follow the artist musings and rock garden trail of this life-time project of an incredible artist. Pack a lunch for a picnic and stay a while to explore the trails and scenery. The detail and passion of this backyard project is awe-inspiring.An unusual gem of an attraction, not to miss. Not far from the KOA or Rip Van Winkle Campground.

Mooseman44

Quite an amazing place when you stop and think that one man created this. And with no power tools.The beautiful background of the mountains just adds to the feel of the place. And the little museum is very nice and quite interesting. Definitely worth going to see.

721JimM

Located between Woodstock and Saugerties, it was very interesting to see what one man created from a rock quarry. Opus 40, so named because he planned on spending 40 years to create but died after 37 years in an accident. It is quite more extensive than I thought it would be. The admission is $10, but I guess there is upkeep involved. The porta-potties were clean when we were there and there was hand sanitizer.

cerveza930

Beautiful place with neat history. Nice trails and scenery. Especially in the fall. Attended a beautiful wedding right on site of the large monolith stone.

DianeDu

We stopped by on our way back north. It's only about 10 minutes off the i87 (exit 20). What a delightful place. Very inspiring to walk around and explore the stone pathways and consider the obsessive detail and dedication that were the result of one man's passion. The wood house is also very beautiful as are the other buildings, (also built by Harvey Fite). The architecture is simple and functional, exposing found-objects and local materials. The hanging mural-like sculptures that adorn the exterior walls are made of forged quarrying tools are unique and very aesthetically pleasing. Overall, a very pleasant, thoughtful place.

Gorboo

It was ok,,,,,,except, no rest rooms......only disgusting, filthy porta-potties, and no running water to wash hands.

drdavenyc

I just have to say that Opus 40 is one of the gem's of the Catskills. Founded by Harvey Fite, 1930-1976, who was one of the founder's of Bard College on the "other" side of the Hudson River, this sculpture garden is purely a tribute to stone, We have been to Opus 40 several times and love the rock walls, and the great picnic grounds. Rustic, but not too far off the main road (just follow the signs), Route 212 from Saugerties, NY, and this is a splendid stop for an amazing design and for great views of the Catskill mountains.Climb the rocks with vigor, and you will have a workout worth any gym in the country!I cannot list the website here, but just search for Opus 40 near Saugerties. You will not be disappointed in this pristine, holistic venue that would make Buddha proud. -David Allen

mpasnikowski

We stopped at Opus 40 while driving to Montreal. It is full of sculptures and structures made of blue stone. We walked around and looked at the great work of Mr Fite. Watch out for snakes, though. We saw a few very close to the bench where we were having lunch. A bit scary.

Staclyn24

Opus 40 is an incredible landmark created by 1 man: Harvey Fite. Walking through this location you are struck by his design, hardwork, dedication and passion. Mr. Fite hand built and placed every stone over 37 years. The beauty of Opus 40 is astounding!The caretakers and greeters are wonderful people. Friendly, caring, patient: willing to answer every question, and knowledgable. One word of advice, I recommend tennis shoes, hiking shoes or closed toe shoes. :-) I wore sandals and wished I had worn tennis shoes. I highly recommend a visit. Don't forget you camera!