Comments on: Andrew Wyeth & Olsen House in Cushing, Maine

By: Luise

Luise — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:07:02 +0000

I live not far from the Olson homestead, went with a real Mainer (that’s one who is born here and still live here; as apposed to us flatlanders.)

Wow even on a grey day, one could see why Andrew was so attracted to the place. He must have been a kid in a candy store, every cracked wall and scared window sill must have been a thrill. Seems to love to paint those details.

Even my sceptical Maine friend was impressed. We really had no idea that such a wonderful peacefull but history driven location was so near by. To walk into the art and see it and feel it yourself. Inspiring!!!

Great drive out to the homestead, I recommend getting lost or shall I say missing the turn, it is worth see the whole penicula.

Katy the pictures you took are wonderful, but until its seen; no picture can do it justice. Its got to be seen.

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By: Lesley

Lesley — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:52:31 +0000

I too have visited this house and been very moved. The simplicity of a true Maine lifestyle is to be admired. I had no idea Andrew Wyeth was buried there, just assumed he was in Chadd’s Ford, PA. After I visited here I read his biography – a GREAT read.

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By: Marc Widershien

Marc Widershien — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:51:17 +0000

I visited Cushing on April 26, 2010. I had no idea where the Olson House was. I was even more surprised to see Andrew Wyeth buried there in the family plot. He was humble, and I felt that humility in the land encased in simplicity. I learned more about Wyeth that day, than I did from his art. But my visit there heightened my appreciation of his work to which I now return in an altered perspective.

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:01:07 +0000

” A must see !! It’s like stepping back in time! The home is on it’s 258th year of existance. This home was once the sea captains Inn house, occupied by Samuel Hathorn in the 1800s. I DO hope that this place will be for always preserved, and protected. May god bless this wonderful place on Maple Juice cove. “

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By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:42:55 +0000

Thanks for posting this, I had heard that Andrew wanted to be buried in Maine, but wasn’t positive. I was on here looking to find out the info. and here it was. I was born and still live in Maine, and I am going to visit the Olsen house for the 2nd time this week with a friend and my youngest daughter who will be feeling the awe of the feelings that you receive from the experience . Thanks

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:12:56 +0000

I loved my visit to the Olsen House when I went years and years ago. I loved the geraniums in the window when I went too. I need to go back on my next visit to Maine. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

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By: Bengt Akesson

Bengt Akesson — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:58:25 +0000

Wonderful place, Looks just like summer here in Sweden…:-)

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By: ctstyle

ctstyle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:53:28 +0000

Dying to visit. Beautiful pictures, thanks!

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By: Vanya

Vanya — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:20:21 +0000

Hi Katy

What a gorgeous house and wonderful view – divine. I love Christina’s world, one of my fav paintings since I was a kid, so interesting to see where the artist lived, thanks for sharing :)

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:14:04 +0000

These pictures are great! I especially love the picture with the flowers in the window! Beautiful!!! :)

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