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The Big Day

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Philip Grausman, Leucantha, 1993, aluminum, 108 in x 118 in x 118 in, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: David Michael Howarth Photography

Here’s some information to better acquaint you with the sculpture garden and make your arrival easy as (wedding) cake…

ABOUT THE VENUE

Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park, museum, and arboretum in Hamilton, New Jersey. It is mid-way between New York and Philadelphia, and 15 minutes from Princeton. As our guest, we invite you to come early and walk around (bring your comfy shoes and a camera!). You’ll find nearly 300 contemporary sculptures sited on 42 beautifully tended, plus peacocks (!) and koi fish in the ponds.

Rat’s Restaurant, located on the property of Grounds For Sculpture, is a whimsical dining destination inspired by Claude Monet’s beloved Giverny. When you arrive to Rat’s Restaurant, you can park in the restaurant lot. An Event Assistant will greet and direct you to the restaurant entrance. Once inside, staff will be on hand to further orient you and you can access the gardens. Wristbands will be provided upon entering. Parking is free. For our guests with limited mobility, please contact Grounds For Sculpture in advance by calling (609) 586-0616 to arrange for assistance.

Our event will take place rain or shine. Nothing can stop us (we may just have to spend more time indoors)!

GETTING THERE | IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Rats Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture
Rat’s Restaurant
16 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 584-7800
http://www.ratsrestaurant.com

Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 586-0616
http://www.groundsforsculpture.org

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COME BACK AND EXPLORE

Grounds For Sculpture is extending our guests a special $10 discount on membership. Members get free, unlimited access to the sculpture garden year-round, passes for guests, and discounts on shopping, dining, classes, and more. If you want to come back and explore more, take advantage of this offer by using code GFSWEDDINGS when you check-out here.

Can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Tucked away in a cul-de-sac
Rat's Restaurant can be accessed from the sculpture park or you can park in the restaurant lot. Access the lot by taking Fairgrounds Road. You'll find the restaurant entrance nestled in a cul-de-sac.
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Heralding your arrival
Seward Johnson's "La Promenade" (1999) awaits you. Find this couple and the restaurant is directly ahead.
David W. Steele
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Placidly keeping watch
Philip Grausman's "Leucantha" rises up out of the lotus pond next to Rat's Restaurant.
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
In the sculpture garden, art and nature abound
There's much to do and see.
Emilie Brzezinski's "Lintel", photo: David W. Steele
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Recognize this?
Seward Johnson, Grounds For Sculpture founder, has great fun bringing famous paintings into three dimension! Check out these monumental giants!
Seward Johnson "God Bless America" (2012), Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier.
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
What's in bloom?
Feel free to arrive early to explore and discover all there is to see.
John Ruppert, "Pumpkins" (1999), Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Did we mention the resident peacocks?
Bring comfy shoes and a camera!
Rat's Restaurant + Grounds For Sculpture
Return again and again
When you have more time to wander, you can explore further and discover impressive works such as Seward Johnson's "The Awakening" in The Meadow.
The Awakening (2014), aluminum, 204 in x 840 in x 360 in, Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier.
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