The Pocantico Center is managed and maintained by Rockefeller Brother’s Fund (RBF) under an arrangement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Orangerie building, completed in 1909 and inspired by the Orangerie of Versailles, was transformed into a multipurpose performance and rehearsal space with an art gallery and flexible studio space for community programs. 

The DR Center is now primarily a studio space for artists who receive residencies or grants from RBF. The building supports work in dance, drama, visual arts and media arts. The facility operates through all four seasons and hosts public performances and events. Moveable seating provides flexibility for both indoor and outdoor use. A new pavilion connected to the original building along the southeastern façade houses restroom and storage facilities; the pavilion’s basement houses mechanical space. 

Sustainability is a fundamental criterion for RBF. The Project is expected to achieve LEED Platinum certification and be a net-zero energy building. The landscape design enhances performative outdoor spaces, utilizing native species and providing accessibility for all. The building and grounds serve as an education destination for the public, school groups, and others to learn about the local ecology and sustainable design practices.