Wings of Peace

Following the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail

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In Sullivan County, peace and art have taken permanent flight. Fifty vibrant, larger-than-life dove sculptures dot the landscape, creating a colorful trail that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1969 Woodstock Festival.

The Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail is more than a tribute — it’s a living, breathing celebration of a moment that reshaped American culture. Spread across the villages, towns, and landmark tourism sites of the Catskills, each dove sculpture is hand-painted by a professional local artist, uniquely interpreting the spirit of peace, music, and freedom that defined that unforgettable August weekend.

Visitors who embark on the Dove Trail find themselves winding through the hamlets of Bethel, Narrowsburg, Livingston Manor, and Monticello — among others — each dove acting as both a waypoint and a work of public art. Some designs evoke the psychedelic swirl of a festival poster; others pay homage to the musicians, activists, and dreamers who once gathered here.

The trail mirrors the eclectic soul of the Catskills themselves: a region where creativity flourishes against a backdrop of rivers, forests, and wide-open skies. And while the famous festival grounds at Bethel Woods remain a major draw — now home to a museum and a thriving performance center — the Dove Trail encourages exploration beyond the expected.

Sullivan County’s Dove Trail isn’t just a nod to the past. It’s an invitation to slow down, take a breath, and savor the artistry, small-town charm, and enduring spirit that still pulse through these hills. Whether you’re a seasoned festival veteran or a first-time visitor discovering Woodstock’s legacy anew, following the doves offers a colorful, unforgettable way to experience the Catskills’ creative heart.

For a full map of the trail and more information, visit:  sullivancatskills.com/sullivan-catskills-dove-trail

1. Bethel Woods Center For The Arts: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel Artists: Susan Pantaleone & Staff

2. Gardner & Co General Store on Behalf of Stray Cat Gallery: 131 County Route 121, Hortonville Artist: Kim Flynn

3. Hector’s Inn: 8 Duggan Road, Bethel Artist: Kim Simons

4. Town of Bethel – Town Hall: 3454 Route 55, White Lake Artist: Stephany Lopez

5. Town of Bethel- The Woodstock Way: Pine Grove Road, 10 Waldheim Road, White Lake Artist: Jessica Mall

6. The Local Table and Tap: 3 Horseshoe Lake Road, Kauneonga Lake Artist: Deborah Fisher Palmarini

7. Laughing Ladies Antiques: 1095 State Route 17B, Mongaup Valley Artist Blake Hays, Ben Lebel

8. Sullivan County International Airport: 57 County Road 183A, Swan Lake, NY 12783 Artist: Terri Ward

9. Swan Lake Park on behalf of Casa Di Longobardi: 1658 Briscoe Rd, Swan Lake Artist: Deborah Fisher Palmarini

10. Maurice Gerry: 9 Ferndale Road, Ferndale Artist: Kim Simons

11. Village of Liberty: 120 North Main Street, Liberty Artist: Kim Simons

12. Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills: 68 Harris Bushville Road, Harris Artist: Jennifer Bull

13. Town of Fallsburg: 11 Morningside Park Road, Hurleyville Artist: Carol Smith

14. The Center for Discovery: 218 Main Street, Hurleyville Artists: Charlie Blume, Chris Kilgore, Mark McNamara, Christine Record, Yaritza Rivera, Emma Stokes & TCFD Students

15. SUNY Sullivan: 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake Artist: Computer Graphics/Graphic Design & Boces Auto Body Students

16. Town of Neversink: 273 Main Street, Grahamsville Artist: Margaret and Chris Helthaler

17. Town of Liberty: 38 Main Street, Parksville Artist: Lindsey Jardine

18. Town of Rockland- Hamlet of Livingston Manor: 13 Main Street, Livingston Manor Artist: Valerie Taggart

19. Catskill Brewery: 672 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor 12758 Artist Robin Nervegna

20. Town of Rockland – Hamlet of Roscoe: 1978 Old Route 17, Roscoe Artist: Roger Baker

21. Do Good Spirits: 10 Union Street, Roscoe Artist: Philip Yarnall

22. Roscoe Beer Company: 145 Rockland Road, Roscoe Artists: Jennifer Bull & Kim Simons

23. Roscoe Campsite Park: 2179 Old Route 17, Roscoe Artist: Keith Phillips

24. Buck Brook Alpacas: 12 Bestenheider Road, Roscoe Artist: Diane Hess

25. Town of Fremont: Rt. 97, GPS: 23 Railroad Avenue, Long Eddy Artists: Pio Deroda, Bill Polyn

26. Town of Delaware – Hamlet of Callicoon: 36 Lower Main Street, Callicoon Artist: Mikey Randels

27. Village of Jeffersonville – Town of Callicoon: 4869 State Route 52, Jeffersonville Artist: Robin Nervegna

28. Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center: 356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon Artist: Anna Marie Prono, Joel Peterson, Kaylan Cemelli

29. Town of Cochecton: 1166 County Road 114, Cochecton Artist: Juan Rigal

30. Cochecton Fire Station: 54 County Road 114, Cochecton Artist: Andre Shank

31. Town of Tusten: 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg Artist: Brandi Merolla

32. Lander’s River Trips: 69 De Mauro Lane, Narrowsburg Artist: Mikey Randels

33. Town of Highland: 4 Proctor Road, Eldred Artist: Catherine Four

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35. Town of Lumberland: 1025 Proctor Road, Glen Spey Artist: Todd Anderson

36. Forestburgh Playhouse: 39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh Artist: Keith Phillips

37. Town of Forestburgh: 2846 State Route 42, Forestburgh Artist: Brenda Sywalski

38. Quickway Diner: 68 Route 17K, Bloomingburg Artist: Gaby, Creekside Art Company

39. Town of Mamakating: 2948 Route 209, Wurtsboro Artist: Stephen Erny

40. Village of Wurtsboro: 134 Sullivan Street Artist: Kim Simons

41. Canal Towne Emporium: 107 Sullivan Street Artist: Gary Eckhart

42. Village of Woodridge: 22 Green Avenue, Woodridge Artist: Bob Clark, Gemini Graphx

43. Village of Monticello: 479 Broadway, Monticello Artist: Kim Flynn

44. Sullivan County Government Center: 100 North Street, Monticello Artist: Terri Ward

45. Resorts World Catskills: 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello Artist: Mikey Randels

46. The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark: 555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello Artists: TCFD – Charlie Blume, Chris Kilgore, Mark McNamara,Christine Record, Yaritz Rivera, Emma Stokes & Students

47. Town of Thompson – Hamlet of Rock Hill: 23 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill Artist: Laurie Kilgore

48. Town of Thompson – Collins Memorial Park: 47 Kitz Road, Mongaup Valley Artist: Laurie Kilgore

49. Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association: 15 Sullivan Avenue, Liberty Artist: Mikey Randels

50. Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association: 15 Sullivan Avenue, Liberty Artists: Mikey Randels/Keith Phillips

51. White Lake Homes: 4180 West Shore, Bethel Artist: Kim Simons

52. The Cabin at Hessinger Lare: 495 Hessinger Lare Road, Jeffersonville Artist: Denise Cummings

53. The Eldred Preserve: 1040 State Route 55, Eldred Artist: Keith Phillips

54. Neversink Agricultural Society - Grahamsville Fair: 8230 State Route 55, Neversink Artist: Kim Simons

55. Annie’s Ruff Cut: 90 Forman Road, Cochecton Artist: Kim Simons

56. WJFF Radio Catskill: 2758 NY-52, Liberty Artist: Christi Johnson

57. Callicoon Hills: 1 Hills Resort Road, Callicoon Center Artist: Lara Masterson

58. White Sulphur Springs on Behalf of the Town of Liberty: Route 52/Eggler Road, Liberty Artists: Kath Johansen & Andralyn Lagattuta

59. The Rose Cottage in De Bruce: 1200 De Bruce Road, De Bruce Artists: M.E. Kocher & Mek Art Studio

60. Happy Days Campground: 454 Horshoe Lake Road, Bethel Artist: Kim Simons

61. Animal Hospital of Sullivan County: 667 Harris Rd, Ferndale Artist: Kim Simons

62. Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary: 89 Ahrens Rd, Parksville Artist: Allison Luci

63. The Arnold House: 839 Shandelee Road, Livingston Manor Artist: Lindsey Jardine

64. NAMI Sullivan County: 20 Crystal St, Monticello Artist: William Edward Bentley

65. Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop: 5243 Main St, South Fallsburg Artist: Kim Simons

66. Earth Girl Flowers: 60 Co Rd 122, North Branch Artists: Jill Weiner & Lara Masterson

67. Burn Brae Mansion: 573 High Road, Glen Spey Artist: Tracie Hickman

68. Kadampa Meditation Center: 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey Artist: Zoe Greenbaum

69. Rent My Escape: 3512 State Route 97, Barryville Artist: Catherine Four

70. Eagle Valley Realty: 6569 NY-97, Narrowsburg Artist: Brandi Merolla

71. The Domes at Catskills: 334 Kelly Bridge Road, Swan Lake Artist: Keith Phillips

72. Town of Thompson - Thompson Town Hall: 4052 State Route 42, Monticello Artist: Laurie Kilgore

73. Prestige Towing: 7 Sullivan Ave, Liberty Artist: Kim Simons

74. Thalmann’s Service Center: 188 Swan Lake Road, Liberty Artist: Lindsey Jardine