Fall Bus Trip!

John VanAlstine / Caroline Ramersdorfer Sculpture Studios and Garden

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Join Historic Albany Foundation on Sunday, September 13th for an exclusive day long field trip to the Wells, New York sculpture park and studio of John VanAlstine and Caroline Ramersdorfer, both world class and renowned sculptors.

Van Alstine – Ramersdorfer Studios and Sculpture Park
Nestled along the banks of the historic Sacandaga River in the hamlet of Wells, this eight-acre property blends natural beauty with a rich industrial past. Once part of a 19th-century wood products mill, the studio buildings and gardens have been thoughtfully restored and repurposed, earning a Preservation Award in 2000 from Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH). Today, their studio galleries and the park’s carefully landscaped grounds present an evolving exhibition of sculpture by John Van Alstine and Caroline Ramersdorfer. Their work, held in major national and international collections—including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and public collections in Europe, China, and Japan —finds a dynamic and ever-changing expression within this unique Adirondack setting.

The tour will include personal tours of both artist studios and a guided walk around the stunning creek side grounds and gardens to view many of their large scale works.

Motor Coach leaves from the Crossgates Commons Parking lot (behind Pet Smart) promptly at 9am and you will be returned to the parking lot by 5pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and you provide your lunch. Please note that there is no refrigeration and lunch will be enjoyed on the bus as there is not ample dining space / seating at the studios.

John Van Alstine and Caroline Ramersdorfer Sculpture Studios, Gallery and Garden Bus Trip Sunday, September 13, 9:00 am-5:00pm