About one hundred miles from New York City, tucked into a pocket of the Catskills near Saugerties, lies one of the most extraordinary pieces
of sculpture ever created by a single man.
The work is an immense composition of finely fitted stone, rising in ramps
and swirling terraces around pools and trees and fountains out of the rock bed
of an abandoned bluestone quarry. It spreads out over more than six acres.
It is the product of more thirty-seven years of a man's life. His name was
Harvey Fite. He worked alone, using his hands and
traditional quarryman's tools, to build his masterpiece: Opus 40.
Today, Opus 40 is maintained by a not-for-profit corporation, which is
responsible for its maintenance, for opening to the public, and for presenting
arts programs.
Open to the public Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend
11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holiday Mondays
$10 per adult, $7 students and seniors, $3 school age children,
Children under 6 free with an adult.
No dogs allowed. Picnicking on the grounds is welcome.
Call (845)246-3400 for information on group tours, rates.
Some days the grounds may be reserved for special events. Check our schedule to be sure.
