The Folk Art Guild is an intentional community and craft center located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Middlesex, NY. For over 50 years, Guild artisans have been producing fine crafts including pottery, woodworking, weaving, natural fiber clothing and folk toys. Membership includes both non-residents and residents. Residents live on-site year-round, sharing meals and working together in an effort to live more sustainably.
As a non-profit institution, the Guild offers education in traditional crafts through classes, residencies, and apprenticeships. The 350-acre farm is home to the East Hill Gallery, open May through October and displaying the work of Guild artists. The Folk Art Guild is part of an international network of groups studying the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff.
As a non-profit institution, the Guild offers education in traditional crafts through classes, residencies, and apprenticeships. The 350-acre farm is home to the East Hill Gallery, open May through October and displaying the work of Guild artists. The Folk Art Guild is part of an international network of groups studying the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff.
HOUSING
Housing on the Folk Art Guild is dormitory-style shared housing in smaller cabins on the premises. Due to limited space this summer, most participants will be sharing housing and using shared bathrooms/showers in separate locations from the cabins. For those that would like more privacy, we have options for separate accommodations that you can rent separately. For walking around at night, we suggest a flashlight (or a cell phone flashlight will work) because it can get very dark.
During the day, there are beautiful areas to talk walks and there is a pond that those at the guild love to swim in.
We ask that you bring some items with you:
For those who haven't been here before, we are out in the countryside. We often expect a mixture of clear days and some cloudy and rainy times. The nights in particular can be cool, so we suggest you pack clothing for both warmer and cooler temperatures, as well as rain. If you can bring your own sleeping bag, that would be great, but we have bedding & towels if that is not practical (specifically for people traveling from afar).
Housing on the Folk Art Guild is dormitory-style shared housing in smaller cabins on the premises. Due to limited space this summer, most participants will be sharing housing and using shared bathrooms/showers in separate locations from the cabins. For those that would like more privacy, we have options for separate accommodations that you can rent separately. For walking around at night, we suggest a flashlight (or a cell phone flashlight will work) because it can get very dark.
During the day, there are beautiful areas to talk walks and there is a pond that those at the guild love to swim in.
We ask that you bring some items with you:
- Towel
- Yoga Mat (if able and want to do yoga)
- Music Stand (if able)
- Flashlight
- Bathing Suit (optional)
For those who haven't been here before, we are out in the countryside. We often expect a mixture of clear days and some cloudy and rainy times. The nights in particular can be cool, so we suggest you pack clothing for both warmer and cooler temperatures, as well as rain. If you can bring your own sleeping bag, that would be great, but we have bedding & towels if that is not practical (specifically for people traveling from afar).
TRAVEL
The Rochester Folk Art Guild is located at:
1445 Upper Hill Rd
Middlesex, NY 14507
The closest airport is the Rochester International Airport, which is about an hour drive away. We offer a shuttle service for $20, or we've had participants rent a car in the past.
The Rochester Folk Art Guild is located at:
1445 Upper Hill Rd
Middlesex, NY 14507
The closest airport is the Rochester International Airport, which is about an hour drive away. We offer a shuttle service for $20, or we've had participants rent a car in the past.