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Our Mission Statement:

CASTLE BREITENBACH is dedicated to preserving and presenting the artistic legacy of T. E. Breitenbach. It is certain to entertain, inspire, and educate all who visit. Study his famous and humorous "Proverbidioms" paintings and other exhibits, tour his hand-built castle and studio, and explore the beautiful grounds with its sculpture trail, artistic stone walls, gardens, woodland trails, and 40' waterfall. Have a family picnic! We also host an array of events, including school and group tours by appointment, workshops on many topics, such as stonewall building, and, in the future, rotating art shows, live music, new theatrical and film presentations, artist's residencies, and more. To start things off, we have opened a sculpture trail featuring the work of many renowned artists.

HOURS & EVENTS

OUR SCULPTURE FOREST IS NOW OPEN, Sunday afternoons, Memorial Day through Labor Day, from Noon until 4 pm, or by appointment. (So May 31 through  September 10.) Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. More sculptures are promised, so you can always visit more than once. And we are still collecting, so if you know a sculptor or have some outdoor sculptures you might like to part with or loan, please connect with us!

OPEN STUDIO DAY: Check in frequently, as we plan to hold an open studio and gallery day here at the castle on a Saturday early in June. As we get closer to the date, we can guess the weather and find the best day. We will also post the event on local community pages on Facebook.

WORKSHOPS: (Check in frequently, come Spring & Summer, for this year's listings)

We are pleased to offer workshops in many fields. The artist hosts stonewall building and blacksmithing classes. (Send him an email to tebreitenbach@msn.com to get on the list.) Classes are free, but a $20 donation is appreciated. We also host a healing, music event, and workshops by other presenters. The artist will host an open studio day each year AND give free castle tours by appointment, for small groups, such as seniors, students, etc. We also offer the site for filming of music videos, movie scenes, and personal photos.

INTRO  |  MAPS & PLANS  |  VIDEOS


 
 Proverbidioms IV

 
Eats

WATCH A DOCUMENTARY
THE ARTIST'S WEBSITE
THE PAINTINGS
A CASTLE TOUR
THE ARTIST'S PBS  MUSICAL
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 Proverbidioms
 
 The Studio Wing


 
 West Side of Castle


 
 A Picture of Health

HIS MUSEUM IS NOW a fully recognized 501(c)(3) charitable public corporation. The artist has created an irrevocable art trust, so that the castle, artwork, and property will, in stages, all be part of the art museum, art center, and land preserve. IN THE MEANTIME, while the artist and his wife still occupy the castle, we hope to be able to raise funds to put up a separate museum building so that the paintings and other collections can be fully open to the public in the near future. We will open the sculpture trail to the public this June 2025. We already have works from renowned artists, and many more sculptures are promised. We also conduct workshops on the grounds and in the artist's studio this summer.


CAN YOU HELP? We seek generous art patrons to help us accomplish building the separate museum building and visitor's center. (See the plans below). We would be glad to dedicate the building to a patron and put up an honorary wall. We will also be applying for art grants for such a purpose. IF YOU CAN HELP in any way, please contact us, or send your suggestions.

T WOULD BE A GOOD PLAN, to also build a pavilion in which to hold workshops, music concerts, plays, and arts and craft shows. We will host castle tours on special days throughout the warmer months and to school groups throughout the year. In this way we will begin to generate public excitement, enhance our reputation as an arts center, and help us earn our Absolute Museum Charter from NYS.

IF YOU CAN HELP fund the museum building, would like to be on the board of directors, volunteer, or be interested in creating a sculpture for the sculpture park, please contact: Thom Breitenbach, at (518) 861-6054 (landline) or by email at tebreitenbach@msn.com.  

INTRO  |  MAPS & PLANS  |  VIDEOS


 
 The Gate Towers

WATCH A DOCUMENTARY
THE ARTIST'S WEBSITE
THE PAINTINGS
A CASTLE TOUR
THE ARTIST'S MUSICAL
ON PBS


 
 Things of the Garden


  
Star Falls - a 40 foot Waterfall on the Preserve

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 MAPS & PLANS
  
 Ideally, a separate museum building can be built in the next couple of years. This will safely house the paintings and events, allow the public access to the collections (even while the castle is still occupied), and qualify us for an Absolute Museum Charter. Here are some suggested plans.
 
Proposed Museum
Building 		A Smaller Version
 		  Area Plot Plan
 

Complete Trail Map and Layout Suggested Scenarios A Hanging Plan for the Artwork in the Larger Museum Building

Contact Thom Breitenbach, at (518) 861-6054
or tebreitenbach@msn.com

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Videos, Just for Fun!
A SHORT DOCUMENTARY Runtime 22 min.
 

Drone Videos
 
THE CASTLE in the SUMMER.  Runtime 2:46 min.
 

STAR FALLS, ON THE PRESERVE TRAIL.  Runtime 1:02 min.
 


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