Join Fine Objects Society for an unforgettable, multi-day Retreat in the picturesque Hudson Valley. This immersive experience will draw together a community of collectors, curators, designers, and dealers to explore the evolving field of antiques in a rapidly changing world. Through intimate conversations, dynamic keynote presentations, and excursions highlighting direct engagement with objects, participants will hone connoisseurship while expanding their passion for historic things.
Home base for the Retreat will be Midwood, a ten bedroom historic home nestled among 75 acres of private land with one of the most iconic views of the Hudson River. The Midwood property was part of the original land grant given to Robert Livingston the Elder by King George I of Great Britain in 1686, and it remained in the Livingston family until the 1980s. Since then, Midwood has functioned as both a family home and a gathering place for notable events, bringing together luminaries from far and wide. The property is part of the Federal Hudson River Historic District, and Midwood’s land, main house and carriage barn are about as historic as a property can be in the Hudson Valley.
Selected events
This event features talks, presentations, and excursions:
Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, Furnishing Utopia: 10 Years of Designing Together
Monica Nelson, These Long Shadows: Women’s House Museums in the American South
Fakes & Forgeries lightning talks
Curator’s tour of Clermont Estate, Germantown, NY
Visit to the collection of Rick Sharp, Chatham, NY
Cocktail party at Peter Estersohn's house
Studio visit with Michael Robbins, Germantown, NY
Antiques crawl, Hudson, NY
A highlight of the event is a special evening at STAIR Galleries, where a curated pop-up installation and celebratory dinner will create space for reflection, dialogue, and connection.
Stay with us
Stay with us onsite at historic Midwood. A limited selection of rooms are available. View the room list and pricing here, and book with your registration below.
