Recalling Some Founders of Art Omi

Francis Greenberger painted by Richild Holt

This picture of a painting, done by Richild Holt of Francis Greenburger represents to me the real beginning of ART OMI. I realize that Francis, Linda and John Cross, Sandi Slone and others in New York … [Read more...]

The Van Salsbergen Home in Greenport

Van Salsbergen House, Greenport, NY

I took this photo last week at the Greenport Conservation Area, showing the back of a house off Joslen Boulevard which is among the oldest in Columbia County. It is often referred to as the van Hoesen … [Read more...]

The Beginnings of Art Omi

The barn and silo at Omi International Arts Center, Ghent, NY

Recently, I was presented with a copy of 20 @ OMI Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity and Community. It is a beautiful book. It is hard to believe that ART OMI has been in Ghent for 20 years. As I … [Read more...]

Winter Sunset in Ghent

Winter Sunset on the Omi Road, Columbia County, NY

Sunset on the Omi Road (Route 22) in Ghent.Tim Schools took this photo last Thursday.It's been a beautiful winter for sunshine in Columbia County … [Read more...]

The price is right, if you’ll do the work …

1770s Colonial Center Hall, New Lebanon, NY

Here are two great houses in need of work: The first is a Colonial house built in the 1770's. It's a large Center Hall of excellent proportions, without the low ceilings and narrow second-floor … [Read more...]

Where’s the Snow?

Carpenter Road, Ghent, NY in winter

It’s January 4 and most of Columbia County has seen very little snowfall since the big storm at Halloween. Skiing and sledding will have to wait. This is classic photo of the 1840s Center Hall on … [Read more...]

Welcome to Columbia County!

Old Ghent office, 2352 Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075

WE are the local specialists who bring you the most varied assortment of prime country properties in Columbia County. Since 1974 we have shared with people like you our awe-inspiring landscape, our … [Read more...]