| State: | New York |
|---|---|
| Address: | 555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA |
| Postal code: | 10591 |
| Phone: | (914) 366-6900 |
| Website: | https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/union-church-of-pocantico-hills/ |
A lovely little chapel where the brilliance of Chagall meets the serenity of Matisse. A must-see gem in the vicinity of New York City.
Beautiful church with amazing windows. The guide was very informative. Just spent a half hour there. Pictures allowed inside.
Unexpected Art & Tranquility in the Tarrytown Hills
This little country church is nestled quietly in the hills above Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow—and what a gem it is! A serene spot with breathtaking stained-glass windows by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall, commissioned by the Rockefellers. It’s truly a spiritual and artistic sanctuary combined.  
What Stood Out:
• Mind-blowing stained glass: See Matisse’s Rose Window and nine Chagall stories—vivid, luminous, and unlike anything else in the Hudson Valley. 
• Peaceful setting: A modest, historic country church surrounded by woods and gardens—perfect for reflection or small group tours.  
• Guided experience: Visit includes a short intro by an educator, followed by time to absorb the art at your own pace. It usually takes around 30–45 minutes. 
Helpful Tips:
• Visitor season & admission: Open to the public from May through early December, Thursdays–Sundays (plus holiday weekends). Admission is $10 per person, with reduced or timed-entry options. 
• Parking & access: Located at 555 Bedford Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Accessible parking and a short ramp are available. 
• Tour length: Most visitors spend about 30–45 minutes exploring, including museum-style interpretation. 
This small church is home to 8 stained glass windows made by Chagall and one by Matisse (Rose). The church resembles a chapel in size were it not for the big Chagall stained glass window portraing the parable of the Good Samaritan facing the West of the Church (go in the afternoon). Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Entry to the church is paid and there is plenty of parking.
“The Rich are different from you and I” that famous F. Scott Fitzgerald quote is apropos for the Rockefeller’s “little church” with 9 Chagall commissioned stained glass windows (quite an accomplishment as Rockefeller’s were Christian and Chagall’s was Jewish) each blue stained glass has a reference to the Old Testament, and add Matisse’s last artwork the simple yet ephemeral “Rose” window you get a three for one tour. 1. You can see the power of a huge New York dynasty in a little church 2. You get to gaze upon some of the best stained glass artworks in the world and if you’re lucky like I was, as an agnostic you have the rarefied spiritual experience inside of church. It’s well worth the tour. I’m not sure as to the necessity of the fee, but the organization that keeps it accessible to the public should be commended.