An art and garden experience like no other – Where nature meets imagination
Nestled in nature, this 50-acre property, open and under development, contains awe-inspiring walking trails, art exhibits, sculptures, and breathtaking views of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Listen to birdsong, breathe fresh air, take in the imagination of art, and feel rejuvenated.
A community partnership
The Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park property is open and under development through a partnership between the City of Detroit Lakes and Project 412.
The property will be developed into a recreational area with the potential for walking trails, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, bicycle trail riding, community and public art displays, and as a nature park and garden for area residents and visitors
The perfect adventure awaits
Thousands of visitors have traversed Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park in search of Barefoot Frida, one of the Trolls in DL. Now, even more awaits you throughout this property, and we are eager for you to experience everything now featured at Ortenstone.
FREE TO VISIT
There is no charge to visit Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park, and it is open to all ages.
The property is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
The trails at Ortenstone vary in difficulty from easy to more challenging, with steeper inclines.
Portable toilets are available.
The Little Green Merch Stand is open in the summer,
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, 7 days/week from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Merch stand may be open some weekends in the fall and early spring.
Closed in the winter.
Explore Ortenstone – art, nature, and space to breathe
Project 412 • Doing Cool Stuff #DCS
Project 412, an arts-forward non-profit organization, is taking the lead in developing Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park in Detroit Lakes.
With strong connections to local volunteers and a passion for “Doing Cool Stuff,” Project 412’s creative mindset helps cross-pollinate art, landscape, and community engagement throughout the project.
"It's like being in a fairy tale.
The troll, the artwork...
it's just magic in the air!
We'll be back— we really love this!"
Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture parK
Visitor
Stay informed with news as Ortenstone grows
Mother Earth ✻ A Gardens Favorite
Scarecrows In the Garden
Community Zinnia Cutting
Volunteer to Plant Spring Bulb Flowers
Volunteer to Plant
Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park is a community project offering current and future opportunities for involvement.
Stay up to date with our news to find out how you can support “our” Ortenstone.
Benches for resting & reflection
From one seed to 7,000 blooms
First Artist in Residence
Little Green Merch Stand Opens
"Of the Earth" Exhibition Opens
Let’s Get in Touch
We’re here to help you get to know Ortenstone!
Reach out to us with your inquiries. If you’ve had a wonderful experience at Ortenstone, we’d love to hear about it, too!
(218) 844-4221 ext. 122
Project 412 Office
hello@project412mn.org
Project 412 Inbox
Ortenstone Gardens
& Sculpture Park
28499 Randolph Road
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
