Discover the Hidden Charms of New York’s Hudson Valley

In Germantown, New York, the Hudson Valley comes alive this year with the Sky High Farm project  a bold artist-led exhibition blending agriculture, art, and climate action. Opening June 28 and running through October 25, 2025, this biennial event showcases a rich dialogue between creativity and the land.

Curated by Dan Colen, also the founding farmer of Sky High Farm, the project transforms a cold storage warehouse near the Hudson River into a space of reflection and movement. The setting feels historic yet industrial, echoing both ecology and industry, much like the rhythms of the river tides nearby.

Over 50 artists, including Anne Imhof, Tschabalala Self, Rudolf Stingel, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and the Ben Wigfall Estate, contribute to this vast exhibition. Their works — from melted metal sculpture to mirrored floor installations — explore memory, continuity, and movement. I was especially struck by Stingel’s play with reflection and Imhof’s performance-inspired energy that felt both haunting and alive.

The Félix González-Torres Foundation and artists like Brian Jungen bring pieces that reuse water containers and other industrial materials, symbolizing our fragile connection to the environment. It’s a reminder of the wildfires and global challenges that shape our shared fragile future.

Beyond art, the farm sustains a mission rooted in nutrient-rich foods, educational programs, and food justice. Joey Piecuch, a dedicated staff member, calls the project a collective wish  kind of talisman for balance between human creativity and the natural world.

Proceeds from fundraising and artists’ contributions go back into Sky High Farm’s mission, supporting agriculture that feeds communities across the US and globally. Standing there, with apple trees stretching endlessly toward the Hudson River, it felt like TREES NEVER END AND HOUSES NEVER END  a poetic truth that defines the enduring spirit of the Hudson Valley.