Hall Art Foundation, Vermont

This is an amazing museum, and one not to be missed. In the fall of 2012, the Hall Art Foundation in Reading, Vermont opened its doors to the public – welcoming visitors to view its program of rotating, temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Exhibitions are held seasonally, from May through November. The setting, just down the road a piece from the much more touristy town of Woodstock, Vermont, is rural and beautiful.

Converted from a former dairy farm, the campus of converted galleries consists of a 19th-century stone farmhouse, three barns, as well as a reception center and cafe. The property’s 5 historic buildings make up approximately 6,000 sq. feet of museum-quality exhibition space. The farmhouse and barns sit next to a waterfall on a tributary of the Black River, and are surrounded by approximately 400 acres of pastures, hayfields and extensive woodland. Outdoor sculptures by world-renowned artists are installed throughout the grounds.

The sculptures weave through the remains of an apple orchard, and the gallery spaces are varied and beautifully done. This is a must see in central Vermont.