This was a real surprise. Found it along the bike trail but here is of course vehicular access. really interesting range of sculpture pieces . They have a mentor ship program so you see non US artists work. Worth a visit is you're the museum art gallery type. The have soda machine and coffee shop during the summer in the winter neither.
Heard about this place from friends who had visited while bicycling on the Chehalis Western Trail. This is one of those rare places that nobody really hears about. I guess it was in the news last year because the owner couldn't afford to care for it anymore. It's a pay what you can kind of place and sadly, it doesn't seem to be making it. Neighboring cities see the value of the place and have found funding to keep it open a bit longer. Meanwhile, I recommend you come check it out - while it's still available to the public that is. Great place to take kids! Lots of things to do - magnetic board to make art...sound garden... messages on trees... It's a very cool unique place!
it the middle of a prairie. This is a sculpture garden with artwork from all over the world. The owner is a international artist. The stuff is beautiful and extraordinary. There is an annual party with an art show, dancers, singers..like I said ...in the middle of a prairie.This is the most extraordinary place. Please go.
So boredom through me out into the world today and I went to this hidden gem of a place. The setting was unusual but very appropriate. It was a fun and intertaning event for a Sunday or any day. Very pieceful and something for everyone to injoy...
My wife and I stumbled upon this gem while riding the Chelais Western Bike Trail. Thy are currently trying to reopen the buildings and reestablish an active site. However, the sculpture gardens are open and they are wonderful--if somewhat overgrown. There are many, many large freestanding sculptures scattered over the grounds. Well worth a visit.
This is a pretty neat site with metal sculptures as big as a house. They are distributed all over the property. There is an art center that can accommodate school groups and all kinds of metal instruments. It is a great place for a picnic and connects with the Chehalis Western Trail. According to the website, which does not seem to be updated often, it is closed due to flooding. I have not heard of it reopening.
This is a great place to take a troop or other group of kids for free. They accept donations to keep it running. Lots of cool stuff to explore.
I ride my bike on the Western trail and this little park was always a delight to go to. I went recently and found that they had closed. Too bad, it was a fun break on the bike trail.
I hope they reopen, because this is one of the amazing places in our city, tha other small cities don't have.
I had a bunch of fun here. The price was extremely reasonable and the sculptures were fantastic. It was fun for my whole family. Kids especially likes the prayer flag tree. A bit out of the way but worth it.