Emile Brunel Studio and Sculpture Garden

The 1.3-acre property features seven concrete sculptures and three buildings along Route 28, with land sloping toward Esopus Creek.

French immigrant Emile Brunel established the garden between 1921 and 1941, after achieving success with his 37 portrait studios and founding the New York Institute of Photography.

The sculptures represent Native American figures and spiritual elements, reflecting Brunel's experiences with indigenous tribes during his travels in the American West.

The garden welcomes visitors for self-guided tours daily from 1 to 5 p.m., with a suggested donation of 5 dollars per person.

The sculptures were constructed using an unusual technique of wire mesh molds filled with rocks and concrete, creating large-scale representations that have endured for decades.

Location: Olive

GPS coordinates: 41.99972,-74.26389

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16