STUNNING!!
This is my FAVORITE man-made find in Vermont eva!
+++ LFSP is a private farmland dedicated to outdoor sculptures. Only a self-guided tour of 50+ abstract installations of local, national and one international artists. This is totally an open hay field with spectacular views of working farms, barns, rolling green hills, snake mountain (?) and the Adirondacks.
The meadow path is mowed but no permanent walkways nor signs. This place is BIG. The path is about a mile and you pace at your preference. Each piece had a small plaque with the name and the artist so I searched some and learned more about them... internet worked great here:-).
When I visited in mid-July, 2021 there were about 1/2 dozen cars and 10 people. There was an abundant space to social distance and to experience each piece personally. But God knows why some people want to be within a foot of your space! Ya, please don't be that person if you visit!
It was sunny mid-70s but zero shade so bring a hat, water and a comfortable pair of shoes. Recently it rained a lot and some of the paths were muddy or had standing water.
Frank Ittleman, the owner was riding-mowing around the entrance and greeted each visitor. Apparently, they bought the land a decade ago and began the installation 4 years ago. Frank said they will be adding another 1/2 a dozen installations this year. Some of their installations are for sale and some aren't. So this may be more like an outdoor gallery with some temporary exhibits rather than a museum like Glenstone. As far as the name goes, there's NO lemon trees or fairs here. It's likely attributing to the river named Lemon Fair in Addison county.
Some of my favorites pieces were David Stromeyer's Red Note, Peter Lundberg's Leap of Faith, Jeffrey Laudenslager's Riples-5 and the whimsical dancers by Jerry Daniel.
On my way out, Frank came by in his pick up truck and asked if I enjoyed it. Very personable! I was absolutely stunned at the scale and the breathtaking setting. This is a HUGE plus for the Addison county and Vermont!
+++ Free and donations are accepted
+++ open daily from May 1 - Nov 1
+ Limited free parking ~8 spots
LFSP is located about half way on SR74 and easy to miss among barns and fields. This is a working farm for hay and at 50-60MPH it blends in so slow down as you get near it. There was NO sign only a small shoulder that allows about 6-8 cars...depending on how people park. Frank said they are adding a sign this summer so it should be easier to find LFSP then. Enjoy! read more