Before their official summer concert lineup kicks off, Caramoor has invited us to help them celebrate the sunshine at their free event Welcome Summer & Open House. Come explore their grounds and capture the beauty of Caramoor on paper. Click here for more details about this kick-off event: https://caramoor.org/event/welcome-summer-open-grounds-2026.
HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026
TIME: The event officially starts at 12 PM, but the grounds open at 10 AM so come earlier to start sketching.
Look for us at the Westchester NYC Urban Sketchers table. We will be promoting our group and encouraging the public to try urban sketching for themselves.
LOCATION: Caramoor 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY 10536. Phone: 914-232-1252
DIRECTIONS: https://caramoor.org/visit-us/getting-here
Transportation from NYC: Take the Harlem Line of the Metro-North Railroad to Katonah Station. Caramoor is a 3.5-mile drive from the Katonah station.
Lunch: We will not have lunch together. Beverages and light concessions will be available for purchase on site, but it may be best to bring your own food.
Show & Tell: 2:30 PM Location TBD. We will share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.
NOTES:
- Bring drinking water.
- There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Dress for sunshine. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Restrooms are available.
- Parking is free.
Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers.
