Woodstock has more hidden gems than a jewel thief: The Big Deep swimming hole, Magic Meadow at the foot of Overlook, Thorn Preserve, Woodstock Artists Cemetery, the historic Byrdcliffe Theatre, Levon Helm Studios and the Opus 40 sculpture park in neighboring Saugerties, to name a few.

And then there’s Maverick Concert Hall. Nestled in the woods, the historic, rustic and elegant structure stands as a testament to Woodstock’s legendary artistic vision and community spirit.

Established in 1916 by Hervey White, a writer and social reformer who had previously co-founded the Byrdcliffe arts colony, the hall was constructed by volunteers using heavy timber and wide planks, resulting in a barn-like structure with a distinctive gambrel roof. Its design, featuring diagonal windows and an open-air

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