Olson House — Attraction in Cushing

Even though it has almost 10 years since I visited the Olson House, this has to be one of my most memorable places. As an art teacher I came in with background knowledge of Andrew Wyeth and being here in this house with its wealth of history was SO moving. I can only hope that someone still conducts a tour with the same background knowledge as the one I experienced. Standing and looking at the actual blue door, the subject of the painting in memory of Christina Olson while I read the story of the painting brought me to tears. I hope that things are still the same. I stumbled on this location after a visit to the Farnsworth Museum and got there at the time of the tour just by chance. It is highly...

This is our second visit to the Olson House. We were in Maine about four years ago, and we stopped by then and did the tour. Unfortunately, the house is closed for renovations, but there are interpretive signs telling you about the house and the lay of the land. Also, there is now a parking lot behind the house. It is still worth a visit despite the place being closed.

I'm a big fan of Andrew Wyeth, and it always feels like homecoming to see this place. This is a must-see if you enjoy his paintings, especially...

The dosent who gave the tour was wonderful. On the grounds at the family cemetery you can see Andrew Wyeth's headstone and final resting place. It loses one star because of the dreadful conditions of the road for the last 30 minutes of the drive there. Afterwards, visit the art museum in nearby Rockland. Multiple generations of Wyeth paintings. Buy the double ticket at either location...