Space with a story: Born a Knew

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Space with a story: Born a Knew *

The Hudson Harmonic stands inside a structure first built in 1869, when Hudson was a bustling river town filled with immigrants, craftsmen, and working families. The building began as a German Lutheran church. For over a century, its tall ceilings held sermons, choirs, baptisms, and civic gatherings. 

In the early 2000s, the building entered its second life. Renowned engineer Henry Hirsch, transformed the church into a world-class recording space. With a custom analog console and soaring acoustics, the building became a sanctuary of sound, hosting sessions connected to major artists and independent musicians alike. 

Under the tenure of composer Patrick Higgins, the studio continued as a private residence and recording studio. The original church became, once again, a vessel for listening.

In 2020, the building found its third steward. Under owner Chris Lindstrom, the space was renamed The Hudson Harmonic— a nod to its musical legacy and activating a knew purpose: to revive the building as a home for the arts, philosophy, and regenerative culture.

Today, The Hudson Harmonic is opening after a thoughtful renovation that honors its history while welcoming the Hudson community and beyond. As the world searches for grounded forms of connection, this space is being shaped as a place to gather in stillness and movement, creativity, learning, and nourishment. 

Our intention is to cultivate harmony in ourselves, in our relationships, and in the wider rhythms of life.