Kingston · US
Church des Artistes
A restored 19th-century church in the Hudson Valley — for gatherings of up to 14
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Church des Artistes.
A 19th-century Romanesque church reborn as a one-of-a-kind retreat in Kingston's Hudson Valley. Owned by artist Julie Hedrick and composer Peter Wetzler, it brings together a Steinway grand, a 16-foot harvest table under soaring ceilings, and a walled courtyard garden — a place made for music, cooking and gathering.
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Story
Painter Julie Hedrick and composer Peter Wetzler met in Toronto in 1983. In 1985 they discovered an abandoned nineteenth-century Romanesque church in the Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, New York,…
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Art
The church is a living artwork. Julie Hedrick is a visual artist represented by The Nohra Haime Gallery in New York and The NH Galleria in Cartagena, Colombia, and her work and projects have…
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What you can experience here
Rondout Historic Waterfront
The Hudson River waterfront district right around the church, lined with restaurants, galleries, antique shops, marinas and a maritime museum, with trolley rides and seasonal river access.
Kingston Greenline / Empire State Trail
A walking and cycling rail trail reachable on foot from the property, the Kingston Greenline links the city's neighborhoods and parks before joining the Empire State Trail — New York's long-distance, multi-use route for walking and biking that runs through Kingston and connects the Hudson Valley from north to south.
Historic Stockade District
Uptown Kingston's stone-house neighborhood dating to the 1600s, full of historic architecture, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Gallery
House, garden & surroundings
Location
Stay where Kingston
is most charming.
Our apartments are on quiet streets, close to the main attractions but away from the tourist crowds. Each with its own character.
- Hudson Valley
Why book directly
Less platform.
More hospitality.
Direct = best price
Booking directly with the host gets you the lowest price — no commission and no platform fees.
One-of-a-kind architecture
A 19th-century Romanesque church, sensitively restored.
Made for gatherings
Music, cooking and creative retreats under soaring ceilings.
Artist-owned
Home of artist Julie Hedrick & composer Peter Wetzler.
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Services & amenities
Good to know
Check-in from 4:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. Two-night minimum. The full courtyard, kitchen and Great Hall are yours throughout the stay.
Personally there for you
Julie Hedrick & Peter Wetzler
Painter Julie Hedrick and composer Peter Wetzler met in Toronto in 1983 and in 1985 discovered this abandoned 19th-century church in Kingston's Rondout. After decades of careful restoration they made it their home and an artists' retreat, and in 2018–2020 received Kingston's first Distinguished Artists Award.
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Check availability and book directly. No platform fees, no hidden costs, with direct contact to the host.
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