Entry No. 40 — the Louisville file — filed under: artist-built environment

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest - Forest Giants & L+A+N+D

Tucked into 16,000 acres of woodland, this living landscape art environment features Thomas Dambo's colossal recycled-wood forest trolls—Mama Loumari, Little Nis, and Little Elina—alongside 'Spirit Nest' and immersive outdoor 'L+A+N+D' installations.

The move: Pack a thermos of coffee and hike the forest loop trail together to climb inside the giant wooden palm of Mama Loumari before stepping inside the woven branch canopy of the Spirit Nest treehouse.

📍 Clermont
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 2075 Clermont Rd, Clermont, KY 40110

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site

last checked: 2026-07-21