My Bernheim story has to do with sustainability. After my wife and I retired, leaving a busy life of raising our children with both of us working full-time, we needed a place to seek renewal. It seems, oftentimes in this busy world with all of life’s demands, one can feel like they have lost their […]
One GIANT Vision
IMAGES FROM THE FIRST 90 YEARS OF BERNHEIM A giant installation of another kind is on view at the Education Center that’s worth a visit in person! In honor of our 90th anniversary, we share a selection of photographs that celebrate milestones and memorable moments from Bernheim’s first 90 years. One GIANT Vision documents Bernheim’s […]
Sounds of a Whippoorwill – Bernheim
2019 Regional Artist in Residence Justin Roberts is a Kentucky Crafted Artist from Murray, Kentucky specializing in the rare folk art of bent-wood willow furniture. Roberts arrived in early August to create a conceptual, environmentally sound, social, eco-land-art installation made from bent willow branches. With help from Bernheim volunteers, this installation connects its audience with […]
My Bernheim Story: Dennis Shaffner
Almost fifty years ago, after arriving from Pennsylvania to Bullitt County as a secondary public school art teacher, I was introduced to the two hidden treasures of Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Alma Lesch, who had block printed animal motif patterned curtains commissioned by Bernheim Forest (for their A-framed visitor center, now the Education Center) agreed to speak with […]
Bernheim at 90: James W. Browne: Bringing Order to the Forest
In Bernheim’s 90 year history there have been many people whose giant contributions have made this arboretum and research forest possible. Without doubt, Isaac W. Bernheim was foremost in that group but he was far from alone. Most of the other names are not familiar to Bernheim visitors but their vision and efforts have been […]
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