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A Vision Rooted in the Land:
Some dreams vanish into the mist of time while others take root in the land and grow.
Isaac W. Bernheim was a visionary man. When he first visited this property, it was worn-out farmland and recently logged forests. He saw beyond that.
His desire was to create a place that elevated the human spirit through the paths of art and nature. He envisioned "A sanctuary for birds... trees labeled carefully and protected... A natural park with a profusion of things that gladden the soul and please the sight... where the people of Kentucky and their friends may enjoy the values of forest and field."
Mr. Bernheim is buried behind the statue on this hillside, but his vision lives on, inspiring new dreams. |