OLIVER RANCH TRIP — R-E-B-O-U-N-D

Join REBOUND artists and team members on June 14th, 2024 for a private tour of one of California's premier outdoor sculpture parks, the Oliver Ranch Foundation.

Located in the heart of Sonoma County 70 miles north of San Francisco, Oliver Ranch is home to 18 site-specific sculptural installations by artists including Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, Ann Hamilton, and Andy Goldsworthy. The picturesque 100-acre property was originally bought by Steve and Nancy Oliver in 1981 to graze sheep. The ranch’s evolution from pastureland to nationally renowned outdoor sculpture venue was gradual and organic, a natural convergence of the Olivers' passion for art and deep connection to the land. The size and scope of the projects on this property is mind- boggling, involving extensive engineering and logistical support.

As part of the experience, we'll be considering Oliver Ranch as a model for integrating hiking trails and works of art into public spaces. Prior to the trip, REBOUND founder, artist and university lecturer Benjamin Funke will present an informational lecture previewing major Oliver Ranch artworks and providing an overview of some exciting future opportunities for public art in our area.

This opportunity to experience the Oliver Ranch collection is very special, as the Foundation is not open to the public. Private tours are limited to nonprofit organizations, with the stipulation that they use this opportunity to fundraise, and groups often wait for years to get a spot. The requested donation for the tour is $250 for one adult ($150 for students). All proceeds from this tour will assist REBOUND in developing public art projects and programming for emerging artists in Humboldt County. (If you can’t attend, consider helping someone that can’t afford it.)

REBOUND will be coordinating transportation options to and from Oliver Ranch. We will leave Humboldt at noon and return around 10 pm. The tour length is 2-3 hours. The tour covers approximately 2.5 miles with 600 feet of elevation change. The route can be likened to a light hike in the woods, as the paths are unpaved. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.