About Artencia
A new model for purposeful hospitality and cultural connection
Artencia on Hudson is not just a place—it’s a vision brought to life through architecture, intention, and community. Created in response to a world marked by disconnection, Artencia offers a human-scaled, deeply intentional environment where culture, thought, and shared experience can thrive
Our Purpose
We exist to cultivate meaningful exchange between disciplines, generations, and perspectives. Through immersive hospitality and curated cultural programming, Artencia fosters the kind of human connection that leads to insight, empathy, and transformation.
We believe that hospitality can be a platform for ideas. That cultural programming can be lived, not observed. That a well-designed setting can create the conditions for lasting change.
The Model
Artencia operates under a hybrid structure guided by a nonprofit foundation. The foundation owns the land and mission, while the hospitality arm—wholly owned by the foundation—generates revenue to fund residencies, public programming, and cultural initiatives.
This approach allows us to align financial sustainability with long-term impact. It also ensures that Artencia’s values remain protected and its mission remains at the center of everything we do.
Our Values
Creativity Without Silos: We bring together artists, scientists, writers, designers, and cultural thinkers to foster hybrid thinking.
Hospitality With Intention: We design every detail—from programming to plateware—to support comfort, dialogue, and delight.
Public Benefit With Integrity: As a nonprofit-governed venture, we measure success in cultural contribution, not just capital return.
Sustainability With Substance: Regenerative design and ecological stewardship are embedded in our operations, not added on top.
Location
Located in the Hudson Valley within 15 minutes of Rhinebeck, NY, Artencia is easily accessible from New York City while feeling worlds apart. The region’s cultural richness, natural beauty, and creative community make it the ideal setting for our mission.
Looking Ahead
Artencia is currently in development. With your support, we will open our doors to guests, fellows, and the public soon. Until then, we invite you to be part of building something rare—a space for reflection, collaboration, and cultural renewal.