NH Visitor

Fun Things to See and Do in Southern New Hampshire

  • Home
  • About
  • To See & Do
  • Restaurants
  • Random Stuff
  • Lodging

Andreas Institute of Art (Brookline)

September 25, 2019 by Carol Leave a Comment

ShareShare on Facebook
Facebook
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on Tumblr
Tumblr
Share on StumbleUpon
StumbleUpon
Share on LinkedIn
Linkedin
Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Digg this
Digg
Print this page
Print
Email this to someone
email
Enigma by Nikolay Stefanov Stoychev, Bulgaria

Enigma by Nikolay Stefanov Stoychev, Bulgaria

When it comes to nature trails, this is a goal-incentive hiking op that’s beatable only by the likes of cute little elves in pointy hats popping out from behind trees to reward one’s huffing and puffing with surprise ice cream cones.

Andreas Institute of Art in Brookline is a collaboration between two local residents—Paul Andreas, with his 140 acres of mountainy land and co-founder John Weidman, Master Sculptor on the one hand, and various notable sculptors from all over the world on the other.  The end result is 10 miles of beautiful hiking trails that are dotted with sculptures, from whimsical to philosophically thought provoking.  While here, the sculptors are housed by local host families, similar to foreign exchange students.  They do not get paid; the entire venture is entirely for the sake of art amid nature.

Debate by Tomas Kus, Czech Republic

Debate by Tomas Kus, Czech Republic

There are currently 87 sculptures placed throughout 10 miles of otherwise pristine natural trails.  The AIA’s website offers… “The grounds at Andres Institute of Art are open to the public year round -free of charge, and we encourage you to come and enjoy the well-marked trails. Maps are located at the trailhead behind parking lot of Big Bear Lodge.”  

While the Andreas Institute of Art is non-profit, there are “non-profits” that charge high admissions and pay big salaries, and then there are non-profits that exist through passion for a mission.  This is one of the latter; a true labor of love, so it’s one of those times when, if you enjoy yourself, donations would undoubtedly be much appreciated and put to deserving use.  You can do that on their website.

Andres Institute of Art
98 Route 13, P.O. Box 226,
Brookline, New Hampshire 03033-0226
Phone:  603-673-8441
Website

Get directionsExport as KML for Google Earth/Google MapsOpen standalone map in fullscreen modeCreate QR code image for standalone map in fullscreen modeExport as GeoJSONExport as GeoRSSExport as ARML for Wikitude Augmented-Reality browser
Andreas Institute of Art

loading map - please wait...

Andreas Institute of Art
(603) 673-8441    Website
98 Route 13, Brookline, NH, United States (Directions)
Andreas Institute of Art 42.729187, -71.664088 (603) 673-8441    Website98 Route 13, Brookline, NH, United States (Directions)

Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Walking / Hiking Trails


« « Previous | Next » »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Posts By Categories

Really Good Restaurants

Some Fun Stuff To Do

Additional Recent Posts

  • Surf’s Up! Indoor Surfing (Nashua)

  • Helicopter Tours! Fun, safe and breathtakingly worth doing! Or maybe fly it yourself??

  • Kids Love The Cheshire Children’s Museum (Keene)

  • Want to Go Skydiving? (Indoors? In Nashua)

  • The Inn at East Hill Farm— a family vacation like no other!

  • Tips for “Secret Codes” on Price Tags

  • Home
  • About
  • To See & Do
  • Restaurants
  • Random Stuff
  • Visiting So. NH?

PO Box 425 · Pelham, NH 03076 · info@nhvisitor.com
© 2022 · NH Visitor