Nearby Attractions

Recreation

The Touchstone experience can be all-inclusive. The school offers three delicious and wholesome meals per day, comfortable accommodations, a woodland campus, and inspiring and informative craft workshops. We also encourage you, either before or after your time at Touchstone, to explore the many exciting amenities that the Laurel Highlands has to offer. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Touchstone is close to a wide variety of the region’s most interesting cultural, recreational, historic, and artistic attractions. Within a short distance of our campus, you can:

Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob
Explore the subterranean wonders of the Laurel Caverns
Experience the region’s dynamic history at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Visit luxury destination Nemacolin Woodlands Resort’s golf courses, casino, galleries, adventure center, world-class spa and more
Relax in style at the historic Summit Inn Resort
Raft or kayak the whitewater rapids, hike, bike and more at Ohiopyle State Park
Discover a new family heirloom at one of the region’s many antique shops
Sample the “fruit of the vine” at one of several local wineries

Touchstone Center for Crafts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance excellence in the arts and crafts by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design, and innovative expression.

Touchstone Center for Crafts stands in solidarity with the Black community and condemns all acts of racism, discrimination, and senseless violence. We firmly believe that everyone has a right to dignity, respect, and equality without fear. As an organization, we commit to listen and learn and to grow. We will continue to work to empower people to use art as a means of expression, a way to build community, and a powerful voice for change.

Saturday, September 26th
11am – 4pm

Touchstone’s First
Virtual Open House

Visit touchstoneopenhouse.org

In light of the current COVID-19 concerns and need for social distancing, Touchstone’s staff is working a rotating mix of office hours and remote work until further notice. Office voicemail: 724-329-1370 will be checked daily. Staff members can be reached by email: info@touchstonecrafts.org.

Our offices and campus remain closed to the public. Please follow our social media: Facebook and Instagram, and check out our digital offerings on the Virtual Events page. Thank you for your patience as we take precautions for the health and safety of our staff and community.