Rensselaerville, NY · Est. 1924Expand your capacity for curiosity.
We believe a more curious society is a more informed and connected one. Hilltown Commons is a nonprofit arts and education campus in Rensselaerville, New York, where inquiry is put into practice through workshops, retreats, and artist residencies. Here, the people are the curriculum.
Year-round programming · Heritage lodging · Expansive grounds
At a Glance
5 Heritage Lodges
50 ensuite rooms, each with cozy linens and private en-suite bathrooms, forest and mountain views, air conditioning & heating, and high-speed WiFi.
Meeting Spaces
An iconic 1970s multi-purpose pavilion featuring a 180-seat auditorium, offices, and breakout rooms—all equipped with state-of-the-art A/V and high-speed WiFi.
90-Acre Grounds
Trails, open fields, and a tennis court, framed by views in every direction. Adjacent to Huyck Preserve, with access to hiking, kayaking, swimming, and more.
FIND YOUR WAY TO THE HILL
Retreats
For teams and organizations
Education-driven foundation and company retreats held on a living campus.
Workshops
Craft retreats, open to all
Hands-on, experiential programming for anyone ready to exchange ideas outside their everyday orbit.
Community Events
Free and local
Film screenings, live music, local fundraisers, and pub nights open to all.
Artist Residency
Time and space for working artists
Support for artists across disciplines, offered as time on the campus and room to work.
Upcoming Programs
Partner with us.
Co-create programs, convenings, and experiences that bring people together.
We're building a growing ecosystem of collaborations that bring together artists, educators, researchers, nonprofits, and community leaders. Whether you're convening a small group of practitioners or exploring a long-term collaboration, we provide the space, support, and creative partnership to help bring your vision to life.
Origins
Join us for a screening of The Long Path from filmmaker Shai Ben-Dor. This film follows New Jersey runner and race director Kim Levinsky as she tries to set the Fastest Known Time on the 358-mile New York State Long Path. The trail starts at the George Washington Bridge and winds north through the Catskills. Near its end, it passes through Partridge Run, just a few miles up the road from us.
After the screening, stay for a panel and Q&A with Shai, Kim, and local voices supporting mental health advocacy.
All ticket sales will be donated to the fundraising campaign supporting their upcoming film which will be previewed after the program.
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 5pm
Film Duration: 40 minutes followed by a panel and Q&A