Ever Rest

Ever Rest is a two-story residential house in Hastings-on-Hudson featuring architectural styles from mid-19th century America. The building displays design elements typical of that era and sits in Westchester County, an area valued by artists and residents seeking rural charm near New York City.

The house was built in the mid-1800s when the Hudson River region became an important artistic center for American painters. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 recognized its connection to the Hudson River School movement, a major artistic development of that century.

The house served as a home and working studio for American painter Jasper Francis Cropsey, who focused on landscape art. His workspace here reflects how artists of the 1800s lived and worked in the same place, blending domestic life with creative practice.

The property opens to visitors through guided tours that explain the architectural features and art collections throughout the house. Plan ahead to check opening times and visiting conditions, as access depends on organized tours rather than open drop-in visits.

The house contains original furnishings and artworks from the period when the painter lived and worked there. This collection allows visitors to see how an established artist of the 1800s actually arranged and used his creative space.