The Haan Sculpture Garden & Nature Trail

The Haan is on five acres near downtown Lafayette, which includes a Sculpture Garden and outdoor theater with a picnic area, and three acres of woods behind the property. The Sculpture Garden is open daily to the public for free from dawn until dusk.

 

Sculpture Garden

Located just behind the mansion, this 0.2 mile wheelchair-accessible path features 27 sculptures by some of Indiana's best artists.

There is a broad and diverse range of works in the sculpture garden. Figural bronzes by Tuck Langland, metal sculptures by Greg Mendez, works in clay by several artists including Marvin Bartel and Bill Kremer, amazing carved Serpentine stone pieces by Peter Rujuwa, and even glass platters by Kathleen Kitch.

The Garden includes an outdoor theater, with a stage that is used for a variety of outdoor performances and events. This lawn area is also perfect for a picnic. The stage was made possible by the City of Lafayette and individual donors.

The Sculpture Garden is maintained by a team of talented and dedicated volunteer gardeners. Grants from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, along with individual donations, have supported this project.

 

Nature Trail

The woods behind the sculpture garden include a rustic trail that winds down to the bottom of the property at Valley Street and then loops back up to the top of the hill. Thirty different species of trees native to Indiana are identified with signs. Other signs are written about non-native and invasive species, fruits of different trees, and other subjects.  NOTICE:  This is a challenging trail that requires physical agility as it passes over rocks, inclines, and narrow paths. Depending on weather there may be slippery or muddy areas. Please proceed with caution, and do not hike alone or enter after dark.