This Hidden Vermont Sculpture Park Just Announced Its Most Exciting Season Yet
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For a tiny state, Vermont has an eclectic variety of opportunities to interact with outdoor art.
The largely rural landscape makes an enchanting backdrop for all kinds of art installations, and as the seasons change, so does the experience.
At Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls, visitors have a rare opportunity to witness the evolution of a single artist’s vision over more than fifty years of creating within the landscape. Artist David Stromeyer purchased 200 acres of meadows and forests in 1970 and began creating massive iron sculptures inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park opened in 2014, and in 2019, it became a non-profit organization. Visitors can explore more than 70 of Stromeyer’s sculptures free of charge.
Each season brings something new to this beautiful Vermont sculpture park, with changing installations and themed programs that bring together the arts, sciences, and humanities to explore the intersection of intellectual and creative pursuits.
For the 2026 season, this northern Vermont gem is stepping into something bigger.
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park 2026: New Events, Music, and Outdoor Art Experiences
Opening June 6 and running through October 12, 2026, Cold Hollow Sculpture Park is introducing an expanded lineup of events designed to pull visitors deeper into the landscape and the art itself.
At the heart of the 2026 season is a brand-new monthly series called Amongst the Sculptures.
“Cold Hollow Sculpture Park is more than an art destination. It is a welcoming green space where people come together to connect through the shared experience of public art, creativity, and direct engagement with nature,” said Executive Director Robin Schatell. “With the launch of ‘Amongst the Sculptures,’ we’re creating new touchpoints throughout the season that invite visitors to go deeper into the art, into the landscape, and into community with one another.”
These Saturday afternoon programs are designed to activate the park in unexpected ways. Think guided birding walks where sculptures double as perches, photography workshops chasing golden-hour light across steel and sky, and docent-led tours that dig deeper into the stories behind each piece.
With this new series, visitors will have a chance to explore how art interacts with the landscape, sound interacts with silence, and human constructs interact with the natural world. Artists, musicians, and naturalists will lead participatory events that invite guests to experience the park from the inside out.
Best of all, these programs are free and open to the public.
A First for the Park: Music Meets Meadow
The biggest milestone this year is the park’s first-ever artist commission.
On August 15, 2026, composer Phil Acimovic will premiere Tuning, Timing, Resonance, a site-specific musical work shaped by Cold Hollow Sculpture Park’s distinctive acoustics, landscape, and sculptural environment.
Performed alongside a quartet of musicians, the piece will unfold in conversation with David Stromeyer’s sculpture Potluck and the surrounding landscape.
Before each performance, visitors can join a hands-on workshop exploring sound, rhythm, and resonance.
“Cold Hollow hums and vibrates with extraordinary energy, and my project will hum and vibrate in resonance with the park and its sculptures,” said Acimovic. “I intend my music to strike notes of both serenity and chaos, at times juxtaposed, then overlapping, and sometimes one and the same state of being.”
Artists in Residence: Creativity in Real Time
The park’s Artists-in-Residence program continues in 2026, welcoming Constance Jaquan Strickland and Ed Woodham to live and work on-site.
Visitors will have opportunities to see their work evolve and hear directly from the artists through public presentations and workshops tied into the seasonal programming. It’s a rare chance to witness the creative process as it unfolds, not just the finished piece.
Signature Events to Put on Your Calendar
Here are a few standout events at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park to add to your calendar:
- June 20 (Summer Solstice Weekend)
Morning birding walk with the Green Mountain Bird Alliance and an afternoon ecology walk through forests and meadows. - July through October (Monthly)
Docent-led sculpture tours and photography workshops led by photographer Wayne Tarr. - August 15
Workshops and the world premiere performance of Tuning, Timing, Resonance. - September 26
A fall foliage walk focused on forest ecology and the surprising importance of leaf litter. - October 3
A migration-season birding walk followed by a special celebration of sculptor David Stromeyer’s 80th birthday, complete with a guided tour and community gathering.
Planning Your Visit
- Season: June 6 through October 12, 2026
- Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
- Admission: By donation
- What to expect: Mowed walking paths through tall grasses, wide-open meadows, and more than 70 sculptures spanning five decades
Stop at the Welcome Barn when you arrive for a map and orientation, wear sturdy shoes, and give yourself at least two hours to explore at an easy pace.
Picnics are welcome, but you’ll need to pack out everything you bring in.
And a few practical notes: no dogs, no biking or jogging, and children should be supervised at all times.
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