Paul & Matilda Wegner Grotto - Sculpture Garden
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Archived2012
N 44° 03.653 W 090° 52.057
15T E 670788 N 4880845
Unlike church-sponsored grottoes, the grotto garden the Wegners made is not overtly religious.
Waymark Code: WM24N3
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Neos2
Views: 62

There is a small chapel, and a prayer garden, but there are also family monuments, animal sculptures and birdhouses that are simply playful concrete constructions without overtly spiritual purpose. The Wegners seemed more concerned about creating a democratic and inspiring roadside attraction than the traditional meditative grotto of spiritual mystery. The space they created is a visual embodiment of their progressive political and religious ideals, from the Peace Monument to the American Legion plaque to the multi-denominational Glass Chapel.
Garden Name: Paul & Matilda Wegner Grotto

Owner/Commissioner of Garden: Kohler Foundation, Inc gifted to Monroe County 1987

Location: State HWY 71 west of Cataract, Wisconsin

Address:
7788 Daylight Rd.
Little Falls, WI USA
54656


Fees?: no

Garden Website: [Web Link]

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Hours: Not listed

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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