Posted in New Orleans April 25, 2018 by

There’s Nothing Quite Like This Unique Sculpture Garden Near New Orleans

There’s an incredible sculpture garden hiding in southeastern Louisiana, and everyone should check it out. It’s about 70 miles from New Orleans, but trust us—it’s worth the drive.

The Chauvin Sculpture Garden is the work of artist Kenny Hill.
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A brick layer by trade, he lived on the property overlooking the bayou in 1988. He originally pitched a tent and then over time built a modest little home on the property.
In 1990, he began transforming the property, building more than 100 sculptures in less than ten years.
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Vibrant and thought-provoking, the sculptures have a dominant religious theme that ensures for an emotional experience.
You’ll see many Biblical references as you walk through the garden.
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Many of the sculptures are guided, supported, or lifted by angels.
Hill also placed himself in many of the scenes throughout the garden.
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There’s also definite good vs. evil theme.
The lighthouse is the most prominent piece in the garden.
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Composed of 7,000 bricks, the sculpture stands 45 feet tall and features several figures clinging to the outside.
In 2000, Hill was evicted by the parish for not keeping his lawn under control.
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The site has since been gifted to Nicholls State University and was officially open to the public in 2002.
The garden is free to enter, and absolutely worth a visit.
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You can find it at 5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, Louisiana 70344.

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