Outdoor Art in the Berkshires
Experience the perfect harmony of nature and creativity. The Berkshires is home to incredible open-air museums and historic estates where world-class contemporary sculptures are set against rolling hills, wildflower meadows, and scenic mountain backdrops. Pack your walking shoes and explore these stunning outdoor art trails just a short drive from Berkshire House Stay.
🗿 TurnPark Art Space (West Stockbridge) Situated on 16 acres of a dramatic, historic former marble quarry, this unique open-air museum features an extraordinary collection of large-scale contemporary sculptures. Visitors can meander along paths of marble stone to explore hills, meadows, and a 65-foot cliff overlooking a lake, making it a truly immersive, artistic landscape.
🏛️ Chesterwood (Stockbridge) Step onto the spectacular Gilded Age country home, studio, and gardens of Daniel Chester French—the legendary American sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial. Every season, the beautifully manicured woodland paths host a popular contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibition, blending historic heritage with modern art.
🌸 Berkshire Botanical Garden (Stockbridge) While famous for its stunning, vibrant blooms, this historic public garden seamlessly weaves art into nature. Throughout the year, you will find striking, large-scale ceramic and abstract sculptures thoughtfully placed among the flowerbeds and greenhouse paths, making a casual garden stroll feel like an outdoor gallery tour.
🌲 The Mount (Lenox)
Edith Wharton’s majestic historic estate is a renowned public park and cultural center. Alongside its stunning architecture and formal gardens, the vast, tree-lined grounds play host to a spectacular annual outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring works by acclaimed regional artists nestled into the woodlands.
🗿 Devries Fine Art International Click to open side panel for more information & Sculpture Trail (Middlefield/Chester)
A true hidden paradise nestled in an idyllic river valley along the pristine Westfield River. Master sculptor Andrew DeVries opens his private home, working studio, and grounds to visitors, featuring over 40 large-scale bronze sculptures. A gentle, half-mile stroll takes you through wildflower meadows and shady groves where stunning, fluid depictions of dancers and figurative art are paired with complementary poetry installations.
Planning your visit? Berkshire House Stay is located close to it all. Staying with us means most everything is within 15 minutes, making your trip even more seamless. Click here to check availability: BHS Availability