Jeanette
I arrived around opening hours and I'm so glad I did because the free parking here is very limited. There's construction going on in the area only allows around 10 cars in the adjacent lot. It's a tight fit also, only one way in. Other than that, there is street parking that seems to also fill up quickly due to the park nearby. Once on site, I was warmly greeted by an employee who directed me to admission. The Contemporary is free for members of NARM. I was given a map of the grounds and sent on my way. I don't know why I only expected a neatly manicured lawn with asphalt paths but that is not the case. While there are sidewalks and paved areas, there's a large section that goes through the woods with just a dirt path. I saw plenty of people taking advantage of the fact that dogs are welcome. I loved the wide variety of sculptures, the different mediums and how they integrated or stood out against the surroundings. There were paths with lights strung in the trees which I'm sure is striking to see in the evening when they're illuminated. I definitely recommend taking the time to explore for an hour or three. It was absolutely a beautiful experience.
