The Final Stop on the 36 hour tour.

Always loved Olana, and mainly because I knew of it before it’s now glory. I visited when Governor Nelson Rockefeller was only beginning to enlist his support in the renovation. At that time it was sadly in disrepair, and now it has been transformed to that which it was meant to be. A dream come true. A true jewel.

Gardens at the base of the castle

There are many walking trails on the grounds and one or families can spend the day picnicking or simply taking in the beauty of the area.

Frederick Church is probably the greatest American landscape artist of all time. He has not received the acclaim he is due. Currently there is a book being written on his life so perhaps this will elevate his celebrity.

Besides his art work he also had a hand in the development of Central Park and is considered the Father of the American Park System. The first park he developed was the State Park at Niagara Falls.

Quite a man.

Olana is another must see.