The Rockefeller family built much of New York City and the surrounding areas. If you have a free Saturday then you really need to head to two place: their estate, Kykuit and the Union Church of Pocantico Hills.
What is so neat about the Union Church of Pocantico Hills is that it is this super tiny, neighborhood church that you probably could pass anywhere in a small town and think nothing of it. However, inside there are some amazing stained glass windows that were commissioned by the Rockefeller family. They commissioned artists Chagall and Matisse in the 1960's to create these amazing windows that depict biblical verses and are dedicated to various members of the family.
You can't take pictures in the church, but you can view them on their website which I am giving to you HERE.
Now, Kykuit, the Rockefeller's fall and spring estate is also nearby and pretty amazing. Where else can you view this beautiful home and then get to go to the basement and view Picassos and Calders? Nowhere! All of my photos are below:
What is so neat about the Union Church of Pocantico Hills is that it is this super tiny, neighborhood church that you probably could pass anywhere in a small town and think nothing of it. However, inside there are some amazing stained glass windows that were commissioned by the Rockefeller family. They commissioned artists Chagall and Matisse in the 1960's to create these amazing windows that depict biblical verses and are dedicated to various members of the family.
You can't take pictures in the church, but you can view them on their website which I am giving to you HERE.
Now, Kykuit, the Rockefeller's fall and spring estate is also nearby and pretty amazing. Where else can you view this beautiful home and then get to go to the basement and view Picassos and Calders? Nowhere! All of my photos are below:
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