As lots of you will have found, the Baker Arboretum and Downing Museum have turn into considered one of Bowling Inexperienced’s most favourite discoveries. Operated below the Jerry E. Baker Basis, a non-profit group, they’ve been open to the general public since 2014, and proceed to supply probably the most lovely and picturesque locations to go to in South Central Kentucky. Donations and items are accepted 12 months ‘spherical, which helps to maintain it admission-free for our visitors.
Not solely does it provide beautiful grounds to walk in, the Downing Museum performs host to native and regional artists. Fastidiously curated artwork reveals change each quarter to maintain guests engaged, knowledgeable and provide them someplace to understand the humanities. The museum has one of many largest holistic collections of Joseph Dudley Downing’s work to-date. Sure, he was the brother of beloved Western Kentucky College’s previous president, Dero Downing. The museum shows a rotating everlasting gallery of Joe’s legacy.
Many have found the gorgeous structure of Mr. Jerry Baker’s residence, which additionally resides on the arboretum property, simply down the hill from the museum. On the best way down towards the home, visitors will see beautiful fountains with classic sculptures, and sometimes the hard-working of us of the Baker Arboretum retaining the grounds trying spectacular!
What many individuals don’t know is that this is without doubt one of the most beautiful venues to host occasions. Every space, whether or not it’s the museum, the arboretum grounds, and even the Baker residence, gives a spectacular view and lodging for many modest-sized occasions.
The museum has been one of many good venues for paid group excursions, enterprise retreats and small marriage ceremony receptions. Lodging embrace as much as 30 chairs, 4 to 6 six-foot tables, and indoor loos. In previous occasions, our visitors have loved using the Doorways of Life Room behind the museum, the place there’s an virtually full 360 view of the arboretum grounds, and pure lighting throughout daylight. Some even selected to make use of the small terrace simply exterior as properly, with one other lovely water characteristic.
Our most requested space for bigger occasions is the arboretum grounds. The realm exterior the again of the Doorways of Life Room has the capability to permit as much as 150 visitors, with out of doors restrooms. Many select this space for his or her marriage ceremony ceremony and typically the marriage reception. It gives some beautiful pure backdrops worthy of any bride’s most wished-for decor.
The Baker residence can be a wonderful selection for a smaller and extra intimate setting. With the capability of holding as much as 30 individuals, the house gives a comfortable environment nestled simply on the backside of the hill. Additionally having lovely landscaping, the Baker residence has out of doors seating, properly suited to small brunches and showers.
Your good setting in your subsequent occasion is only a cellphone name or e mail away! Contact our Occasions Coordinator, Paula Skaggs, at present.
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Telephone: 270-529-1070
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