Fall is when we enjoy Prince Edward County’s sunsets and covering up under heavy blankets, but one of my favourite things to do in the fall is making my way over to visit the OENO Gallery’s Outdoor sculpture garden.
That’s real wicker!
A perfect highlight to a weekend in the county, the outdoor sculpture garden is just 2 hours and a bit from Toronto, 3 hours from Ottawa and about 4 hours from Montreal, you will find this awesome outdoor experience – great for families, couples or visit solo!
Open to the public (with a suggested donation), the garden is open year-round. I prefer to go when there aren’t many people visiting, but a visit to the grounds is always a sure bet.
Here are two of my favourite pieces which are by Floyd Elzinga. Click the images to learn more about each piece.
Unzip The Earth GEO 1/9 By Floyd Elzinga – I would LOVE to have the zipper in my yard! How cool?!
Universal Stopper 2023 By Floyd Elzinga
Located at the Huff Estates Winery & Inn in the heart of Prince Edward County, Ontario, the Oeno Gallery is a celebrated destination for art collectors, designers and art appreciators (me!).
You can fly in for a few hours and take advantage of the helicopter pad or stay the weekend in one of their 21 rooms & suites.
Aerial shot (provided by Oeno Gallery via Youtube)
Sculpture Garden: More Than 100 Outdoor Sculptures
Opened in 2011, Oeno Gallery’s Sculpture Garden offers a distinctive outdoor art experience, showcasing more than 100 large-scale works by Canadian and American artists. Spanning three acres, the garden invites visitors to wander along winding pathways, where striking sculptures are beautifully complemented by natural grasses, thoughtfully designed garden beds, sage, lavender and my daughter’s favourite, milkweed (pods).
Beyond its role as an outdoor gallery, the garden is also a source of inspiration for all visitors, with sculptures available for purchase and acquisition for private residences, corporate properties and public spaces.
I’m only sharing a few pieces (photos by me) so that I don’t ruin it for you!
Check out these works by artist P. Roch Smith
Towards an Alignment By P. Roch Smith
Towards an Alignment By P. Roch Smith
Across the Water by P. Roch Smith
Across the Water by P. Roch Smith (scale with my hand)
Pro tip: This is an exceptional experience at the corner of Prince Edward County Rd 1 & Highway ON-62. This intersection is KNOWN for accidents…please be careful!
If you want to make a weekend of it, Oeno Gallery and the sculpture garden is located at the Huff Estates Vineyard and has an on-site Inn. See HERE.
Oeno Gallery Sculpture Garden (behind the gallery)
- Address: 2274 County Road 1 Prince Edward County, Bloomfield Ontario, K0K 1G0 Canada
- Gallery: Open Daily Wed-Mon 10am-5pm
- Sculpture Garden: Open Dawn to Dusk
Want to plan a trip to Prince Edward County (aka PEC)? Let’s talk!
Jasmin Linton
Certified Travel Advisor & proud Virtuoso member
jlinton@trevello.com or TheUrbanTraveler@gmail.com
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